Model 6511RC
Matrix Switch
User Manual
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Contents
Contents ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Compliance Information ................................................................................................................................ 7
Radio and TV Interference ...............................................................................................................................7
Industry Canada Notice ....................................................................................................................................7
FCC Part 68 (ACTA) Statement .......................................................................................................................7
CE Notice .........................................................................................................................................................8
About this guide ............................................................................................................................................. 9
Audience................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Structure................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Precautions........................................................................................................................................................... 10
Typographical conventions used in this document................................................................................................ 10
General conventions .......................................................................................................................................10
Mouse conventions .........................................................................................................................................11
1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................. 13
Model 6511RC Matrix Switch overview................................................................................................................14
Hardware overview................................................................................................................................................16
ForeFront chassis architectures ........................................................................................................................19
ForeFront Model 6476 6U cPCI chassis ...................................................................................................19
The ForeFront Model 6676 9U chassis .....................................................................................................20
Matrix Switch functionality ............................................................................................................................21
TDM mapping and aggregation ................................................................................................................21
TDM bus architecture ...............................................................................................................................22
STM-1 link architecture ............................................................................................................................22
Matrix Switch TDM capacity ....................................................................................................................23
Matrix Switch Ethernet Switching ..................................................................................................................23
Management ...................................................................................................................................................24
Management Services ................................................................................................................................24
Management Interfaces .............................................................................................................................24
Management Approach .............................................................................................................................24
Matrix Switch Interfaces .................................................................................................................................25
WAN Interfaces ........................................................................................................................................25
Mid-Plane Interfaces .................................................................................................................................25
LAN Interface ...........................................................................................................................................25
RS-232 Config port ..................................................................................................................................26
Power system ..................................................................................................................................................26
Central processing unit ...................................................................................................................................26
System timing .................................................................................................................................................26
Clocking Mode .........................................................................................................................................26
Clocking Source ........................................................................................................................................26
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Temperature ...................................................................................................................................................27
Altitude ...........................................................................................................................................................27
Humidity ........................................................................................................................................................27
Physical dimensions ........................................................................................................................................27
LED Indicators ...............................................................................................................................................27
Approvals ..............................................................................................................................................................29
2 Hardware installation.................................................................................................................................... 31
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................32
Unpacking the Model 6511RC Matrix Switch......................................................................................................32
Verifying that the ForeFront chassis is properly installed .......................................................................................32
Verfying correct electrical grounding ...............................................................................................................33
Verifying correct cover plate installation .........................................................................................................33
Matrix Switch hardware installation ......................................................................................................................34
Installing the network cables..................................................................................................................................35
Connecting the front-panel Ethernet LAN port ..............................................................................................36
Connecting the 10/100Base-T Ethernet port to an Ethernet switch or hub ...............................................36
Connecting the 10/100Base-T Ethernet port to an Ethernet-capable workstation or PC ...........................36
Connecting the front-panel EIA-561 RS-232 configuration port (DCE configured) .......................................37
Connecting the rear-panel STM-1 WAN port to an SDH network ................................................................37
Connecting the STM-1 optical interface to fiber-optic network cables ......................................................37
Connecting the STM-1 electrical interface to coaxial network cables .........................................................38
Connecting the rear-panel Ethernet WAN/management ports ........................................................................39
Connecting the 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet ports to a router, hub or switch ........................................40
Completing the hardware installation....................................................................................................................40
3 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation................................................................................................ 41
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................42
Configuration prerequisites ...................................................................................................................................42
Initial configuration through the RS-232 control port...........................................................................................43
Connecting the DB9-RJ45 adapter with the included cable ............................................................................43
Setting up the HyperTerminal (or similar program) session ............................................................................44
Using a browser to complete Model 6511RC configuration..................................................................................47
Displaying the Matrix Switch 6511RC web administration pages ...................................................................47
Home page overview .................................................................................................................................49
Configuring the default gateway .....................................................................................................................51
Configuring the system clocking parameters ...................................................................................................52
Module clocking mode ..............................................................................................................................52
Module clocking source and fallback .........................................................................................................53
Example 1 ...........................................................................................................................................53
Example 2 ...........................................................................................................................................54
Configuring the SDH circuit parameters ........................................................................................................54
Accessing the SDH circuit parameters .......................................................................................................55
Configuring the SDH physical interface type ............................................................................................56
Configuring the SDH interface parameters ...............................................................................................56
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Configuring the SDH path trace parameters .............................................................................................57
Configuring DS0 idle codes ............................................................................................................................58
Accessing the idle code configuration ........................................................................................................59
Defining the DS0 idle code configuration .................................................................................................60
Selecting the SDH mapping path ....................................................................................................................60
Defining DS0 mappings .................................................................................................................................62
Defining DS0 mappings using E1 port format ..........................................................................................64
Examples for configuring DS0 mappings. .................................................................................................65
Defining DS0 mappings using TU format ................................................................................................69
Examples for configuring DS0 mappings. .................................................................................................72
Saving your configuration ...............................................................................................................................74
Backing up your configuration parameters.............................................................................................................75
Backing up the configuration store in flash memory .......................................................................................76
Completing the installation ...................................................................................................................................77
4 Operation and shutdown............................................................................................................................... 79
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................80
Activating the Model 6511RC...............................................................................................................................80
De-activating the Model 6511RC .........................................................................................................................80
5 Troubleshooting and maintenance................................................................................................................ 81
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................82
Troubleshooting during initial deployment ...........................................................................................................82
General fault analysis .............................................................................................................................................83
Matrix Switch test tools.........................................................................................................................................86
Loopback test modes for the STM-1 port .......................................................................................................86
Facility Loop [sonetFacilityLoop(1)] .........................................................................................................87
Terminal loop [sonetTerminalLoop(2)] ....................................................................................................88
Other Loop [sonetOtherLoop(3)] .............................................................................................................90
SDH section trace and path trace ....................................................................................................................90
Sections and paths .....................................................................................................................................91
Section trace ..............................................................................................................................................91
Path trace ..................................................................................................................................................92
Number of paths per frame .......................................................................................................................93
Periodic maintenance ............................................................................................................................................94
Calibration ......................................................................................................................................................94
Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................................94
Replacing the Model 6511RC .........................................................................................................................94
Exporting the current Model 6511RC configuration ................................................................................94
Removing the defective Model 6511RC ....................................................................................................97
Installing the replacement Model 6511RC ................................................................................................98
Importing a saved configuration ................................................................................................................98
Completing the installation .......................................................................................................................99
6 Contacting Patton for assistance
................................................................................................................. 101
Introduction........................................................................................................................................................102
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Contact information............................................................................................................................................102
Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs).................................................................102
Warranty coverage ........................................................................................................................................102
Out-of-warranty service ...........................................................................................................................102
Returns for credit ....................................................................................................................................102
Return for credit policy ...........................................................................................................................103
RMA numbers ..............................................................................................................................................103
Shipping instructions ..............................................................................................................................103
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Compliance Information
Radio
and TV
The Model 6511RC 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 6511RC 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 6511RC 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).
Industry Canada Notice
Interference
Note
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.
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
inspection authority or electrician.
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.
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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
company 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.
Facility
Service
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 power 04DU9-1SN 6.0N RJ-48C
Interface Code
Service
Code
Network
Connection
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 6511 TDM-Digital Access Concentrator (Matrix Switch). By the time you are finished with this guide, your Matrix Switch will be connected
to the remote DSL modems and transferring data. The instructions in this guide are based on the following
assumptions:
• The Matrix Switch is installed in a Patton ForeFront chassis
• The Matrix Switch will connect to an SDH/STM-1 network
• There is a LAN connected to one of the Matrix Switch’s Ethernet ports
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 Matrix Switch
• Chapter 2 describes installing the Matrix Switch hardware
• Chapter 3 describes configuring the Matrix Switch for use
• Chapter 4 details how to power up and deactivate the Matrix Switch
• 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 Matrix Switch.
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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 Matrix Switch 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.
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
Garamond bold type Indicates the names of command buttons that execute an action.
< >
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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.
Angle brackets indicate function and keyboard keys, such as <SHIFT>,
<CTRL>, <C>, and so on.
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Table 1. General conventions (Continued)
Convention Meaning
Are you ready? All system messages and prompts appear in the Courier font as the
system would display them.
% dir *.* Bold Courier font indicates where the operator must type a response or
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 6511RC Matrix Switch overview................................................................................................................14
Hardware overview................................................................................................................................................16
ForeFront chassis architectures ........................................................................................................................19
ForeFront Model 6476 6U cPCI chassis ...................................................................................................19
The ForeFront Model 6676 9U chassis .....................................................................................................20
Matrix Switch functionality ............................................................................................................................21
TDM mapping and aggregation ................................................................................................................21
TDM bus architecture ...............................................................................................................................22
STM-1 link architecture ............................................................................................................................22
Matrix Switch TDM capacity ....................................................................................................................23
Matrix Switch Ethernet Switching ..................................................................................................................23
Management ...................................................................................................................................................24
Management Services ................................................................................................................................24
Management Interfaces .............................................................................................................................24
Management Approach .............................................................................................................................24
Matrix Switch Interfaces .................................................................................................................................25
WAN Interfaces ........................................................................................................................................25
Mid-Plane Interfaces .................................................................................................................................25
LAN Interface ...........................................................................................................................................25
RS-232 Config port ..................................................................................................................................26
Power system ..................................................................................................................................................26
Central processing unit ...................................................................................................................................26
System timing .................................................................................................................................................26
Clocking Mode .........................................................................................................................................26
Clocking Source ........................................................................................................................................26
Temperature ...................................................................................................................................................27
Altitude ...........................................................................................................................................................27
Humidity ........................................................................................................................................................27
Physical dimensions ........................................................................................................................................27
LED Indicators ...............................................................................................................................................27
Approvals ..............................................................................................................................................................29
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Model 6511RC Matrix Switch overview
The Model 6511RC Matrix Switch (see figure 1) combines TDM aggregation and cross-connection with highspeed packet switching over synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH) and Ethernet uplinks for the Patton ForeFront Access Infrastructure Solutions (AIS) system. The web-manageable Matrix Switch provides a fully nonblocking mapping and switching matrix for TDM and Ethernet traffic traversing the ForeFront chassis or chassis segment. With the Model 6511RC, ForeFront AIS can deliver aggregated TDM and IP traffic on highspeed SDH and Ethernet trunks. The Matrix Switch is designed for installation and operation in either the
ForeFront Xtreme Model 6676 cPCI 9U chassis or the ForeFront FullPipe Model 6476 6U chassis. Each
model 6511RC Matrix Switch includes an on-board TDM multiplexer, a powerful Ethernet switch, a 155
Mbps SDH/STM-1 trunk port, and two 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interfaces for high-speed packetswitched uplinks.
Figure 1. Model 6511RC
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Figure 2 shows the major functions and connections the Matrix Switch provides within the ForeFront chassis.
Each Model 6511RC enables service providers to perform SDH multiplexing and demultiplexing with any-toany timeslot mapping for up to 2048 DS0 channels. The on-board TDM multiplexer can map any of the 4096
DS0 timeslots on the TDM bus in the chassis midplane to any of the 2048 DS0s on the STM-1 uplink. Each
DS0 consists of a 64 kbps communication channel, or timeslot. The integrated SDH aggregator combines
DS0 channels into E1 signal streams, then maps those E1s into a STM-1 signal for high-speed transmission on
the SDH trunk.
Figure 2. Model 6511RC Matrix Switch major functions and interfaces
The Model 6511RC provides an Ethernet-switching fabric for packet-based management and user traffic traversing the ForeFront chassis. The powerful Ethernet switch connects the high-speed packet-switched bus in
the ForeFront chassis midplane with two 10/100/1000 Ethernet uplinks. Offering fast Ethernet switching and
flexible timeslot aggregation, the Model 6511RC Matrix Switch enables the ForeFront AIS system to deliver a
surprisingly compact, high-speed trunking solution at very low cost.
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Hardware overview
The Model 6511RC combines DS0 cross-connection and concentration with powerful Ethernet switching in a
single-slot blade for installation in a standard CPCI chassis. The Matrix Switch card-set comprises two modules, a processor blade (see figure 1 on page 14) inserted from the front of the ForeFront chassis, and a rear
interface blade (see figure 3) inserted opposite to the processor blade. The front and rear blades mate at the
mid-plane, which provides the communication path between front and rear blades (see figure 4).
Figure 3. Model 6511RCT rear blade
Midplane
Front Blade
Front Rear
Side view
Figure 4. Model 6511RC Matrix Switch front and rear blade installation
Rear Blade
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Figure 5. Model 6511RC front panel LEDs and ports
The front panel of the processor blade presents LED status indicators, an RS-232 configuration port and a
10/100 Ethernet management port (see figure 5). The rear entry interface blade (see figure 6 on page 18) presents LEDs indicating alarm and WAN status, physical connectors for the STM-1 port, as well as two
10/100/1000 Ethernet RJ-45 connectors with embedded link and activity status indicator LEDs.
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Figure 6. Model 6511RCT rear entry car front panel LEDs and ports
Three versions of the rear card offer the following connector types for the STM-1 port:
• SC20—Optical interface presented on Rx and Tx SC connectors for singlemode fiber with a wavelength of
1310 nm. The interface complies with ITU specifications G.957 and G.652.
• EBNC—Electrical interface presented on Rx and Tx 75-ohm BNC connectors.
• SC20/EBNC—Optical and electrical interfaces as described previously.
The Model 6511RC connects to other blades in the chassis via the ForeFront cPCI chassis midplane. The chassis mid-plane contains two digital communications busses, the H.110 TDM bus, and the PICMG 2.16
Packet-Switched Ethernet bus. The front blade connects to both busses via connectors on the chassis midplane. The blade uses the two mid-plane busses for digital communications with other processor blades
installed and operating in the chassis.
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ForeFront chassis architectures
The Model 6511RC can be installed in the following ForeFront cPCI chassis:
• Model 6476 6U chassis
• Model 6676 9U chassis
ForeFront Model 6476 6U cPCI chassis
The ForeFront Model 6476 6U cPCI chassis provides 8 slots for installing cPCI processor blades (see figure 7).
The Model 6476 chassis accepts up to two Model 6511RC blades, installed in the fabric slots (designated by a
yellow blade guide). Using the H.110 TDM and PICMG 2.16 packet busses residing in the chassis mid-plane,
an installed Model 6511 can communicate with the other blades installed and operating in the remaining slots.
Figure 7. Model 6476 chassis, front view
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Figure 8. Model 6676 chassis, front view
The ForeFront Model 6676 9U chassis
The ForeFront Model 6676 9U chassis offers 17 slots for installing cPCI processor blades (see figure 8). The
Model 6676 midplane is divided into segment R (slots 1 through 8) and segment L (slots 9 through 17). Each
mid-plane segment contains its own H.110 and PICMG 2.16 bus, so since each 6511RC connects to one midplane segment, two Matrix Switch blades, installed in each of the two segments, are required to serve an entire
Model 6676 chassis. The Model 6676 chassis can accept up to four Model 6511RC blades installed in slots
called fabric slots (slots 1, 2, 9, and 10) designated by yellow card guides. In each backplane segment, a maximum of two 6511RC blades can be installed for operation to provide switching functions for that segment.
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The Model 6511 communicates with the other blades installed and operating in the same segment over the
H.110 TDM and PICMG 2.16 packet busses residing in the chassis mid-plane.
Matrix Switch functionality
The Model 6511 provides the following functionality:
• TDM mapping and aggregation—The Model 6511RC Matrix Switch concentrates the traffic capacity of
up to 63 E1 lines for delivery on a 155.54 Mbps optical or electrical STM-1 uplink (see section “TDM
mapping and aggregation” for details)
• TDM bus architecture—The Matrix Switch provides an interface to the H.110 bus within the ForeFront
chassis.The total capacity of the H.110 bus is 4096 half-duplex DS0 channels, the equivalent of 64 E1 lines
(see section “TDM bus architecture” for details)
• STM-1 link architecture—The 155.52 Mbps STM-1 uplink carries 2016 full-duplex (4032 half-duplex)
DS0 channels organized into 63 E1 signal streams. Each E1 stream carries 32 full-duplex DS0 channels (64
half-duplex timeslots). The total capacity of the STM-1 uplink on the Model 6511RC is 2016 full-duplex
DS0s, the equivalent of 63 E1 lines (see section “STM-1 link architecture” on page 22 for details)
• Matrix Switch TDM capacity—The Matrix Switch provides the means for you to map any DS0 on the
H.110 TDM bus to any DS0 on the STM-1 trunk and vice-versa (see section “Matrix Switch TDM capac-
ity” on page 23 for details)
TDM mapping and aggregation
The Model 6511RC Matrix Switch concentrates the traffic capacity of up to 63 E1 lines for delivery on a
155.54 Mbps optical or electrical STM-1 uplink. For E1 traffic aggregation, the Matrix Switch performs mul-
tiplexing and demultiplexing for all 63 E1 lines comprising the 155.52 Mbps STM-1 uplink. Each E1 line
comprises 32 DS0 timeslots. Each timeslot comprises a 64 kbps communication channel, or DS0. The Model
6511RC delivers a fully non-blocking switching matrix to the ForeFront system, providing any-to-any mapping between all 4096 half-duplex DS0 timeslots carried in the H.110 bus and all 4032 half-duplex DS0
timeslots in the SDH STM-1 uplink.
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TDM bus architecture
The Matrix Switch provides an interface to the H.110 bus within the ForeFront chassis.The total capacity of
the H.110 bus is 4096 half-duplex DS0 channels, the equivalent of 64 E1 lines (see figure 9). Each DS0 channel can be mapped in either direction, transmitting to the Matrix Switch or receiving from the H.110 bus. The
H.110 bus organizes the 4096 half-duplex DS0 channels into 32 H.110 ports. Each of the 32 H.110 ports carries 128 half-duplex 64 kbps timeslots (DS0s).
Figure 9. H.110 bus and STM-Link capacity
STM-1 link architecture
The 155.52 Mbps STM-1 uplink carries 2016 full-duplex (4032 half-duplex) DS0 channels organized into 63
E1 signal streams. Each E1 stream carries 32 full-duplex DS0 channels (64 half-duplex timeslots). The total
capacity of the STM-1 uplink on the Model 6511RC is 2016 full-duplex DS0s, the equivalent of 63 E1 lines.
The following sequence describes the process by which the Matrix Switch maps and multiplexes 63 E1 streams
into the architecture of the STM-1 signal stream:
• E1 -to- C-12 -to- VC-12 -to- TU-12 -to- TUG-2 -to- VC-3 -to- AU-3 -to- AUG-1 -to- STM-1
Multiplexing occurs at the following points in the mapping sequence:
- Three TU-12s are multiplexed into one tributary unit group-2 (TUG-2).
- Seven TUG-2s are multiplexed into one TUG-3 or administrative unit-3 (AU-3).
- Three AU-3s or TUG-3s are multiplexed into one administrative unit group-1 (AUG-1).
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Figure 10 highlights the multiplexing structure of the STM-1 link by ommitting the intermediate steps in the
SDH mapping sequence
Figure 10. E1-to-STM-1 multiplexing structure
Matrix Switch TDM capacity
The Matrix Switch provides the means for you to map any DS0 on the H.110 TDM bus to any DS0 on the
STM-1 trunk and vice-versa. The difference in capacity between the H.110 bus and the STM-1 link is 64 halfduplex DS0s, the equivalent of one E1 line. The STM-1 uplink provides sufficient capacity to aggregate 98%
of the traffic capacity of the H.110 TDM bus. The Model 6511RC provides the capability to map and aggregate traffic on the H.110 bus up to the full capacity of the STM-1 trunk.
Matrix Switch Ethernet Switching
The Matrix Switch also delivers Ethernet connectivity and switching for any Ethernet traffic traversing the
PICMG 2.16 bus to which the blade is connected. The Model 6511RC provides the Ethernet switching fabric
for all other blades connected to the same PICMG 2.16 packet-switching bus within the chassis mid-plane.
The built-in Ethernet switch switches Ethernet traffic between the PICMG 2.16 bus, the 10/100 Ethernet
LAN port presented on the front panel of the front blade, and the two 10/100/1000 Ethernet WAN uplink
ports presented on the 6511RCrear panel of the rear blade. All three Ethernet ports provide access to the
SNMP agent and HTTP Web Management services within the 6511RC. In addition, all three Ethernet ports
provide access via the Internet Protocol to the other blades on the packet bus, including access to the Web
Management services residing within those blades. When combined with an external network management
system, the Ethernet switching feature on the 6511RC makes it possible to implement a packet-based network
management solution for all system elements connected to the same packet-switched bus in the ForeFront
chassis.
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Management
Management Services
By providing a rich set of industry-standard management services accessible by a full menu of physical interfaces, the Model 6511RC offers an extensive selection of management options. The Matrix Switch provides the
following management services:
• HTTP Web-Management Interface accessible via any standard web browser
• SNMP version 1 configuration management (specified in RFC 1157)
• MIB II (specified in RFC 1213)
• Command Line Management Interface (CLI)
• SYSLOG Management Client (specified in RFC 3164)
• Out-of-Band RS-232 configuration port for management and control
• TELNET via Ethernet
• Remote Software Upgrade via FTP/TFTP
Management Interfaces
You can reach the Matrix Switch’s management services via any of the following physical interfaces:
• RS-232 Config Port presented as an RJ-45 connector on the front panel of the front blade
• PICMG 2.16 midplane connector block on the front blade
• 10/100 Ethernet port presented as an RJ-45 connector on the front panel of the front blade.
• Two 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports presented as RJ-45 connectors on the rear panel of the rear blade
Management Approach
Managing the Model 6511RC’s may be approached using one of two schemes, generally referred to as In-band
or Out-of-band management. In-band management refers to those schemes in which management information traverses the same network resources as network user traffic. Out-of-band management refers scenarios in
which management information does not traverse the same resources as network user traffic. In other words,
out-of-band management involves implementing a secondary, special-purpose, management network dedicated to carrying management information about the primary, user network. In-band management is more
efficient. However, because management information is susceptible to failures in the user network., it is less
reliable. Out-of-band management, while more reliable, is also more costly because it involves more equipment.
Management access paths into the Model 6511RC for both In-band and Out-of-band approaches are
described below.
• In-band management access paths include:
- The two RJ-45 10/100/1000 Ethernet trunk ports on the rear panel of the rear blade support in-band
management for applications where the Ethernet link is used as an aggregated trunk for user traffic as well
as a path for management information. An external management workstation communicates with the
management services in the Matrix Switch via a routed-protocol connection within the Ethernet link.
The management connection terminates at the management service within the Matrix Switch.
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- The PICMG 2.16 packet-switched bus (PSB). In order to manage the Matrix Switch in-band via the
PICMG 2.16 PSB, an external management workstation connects to the ForeFront chassis via another
ForeFront blade with management routing capability, such as the Model 6801RC EdgeRoute Network
Access Server or model 3096RC TDM Digital Access Concentrator, operating on the same bus. The
external management workstation communicates with the ForeFront system using either a Frame Relay
or PPP link within a DS0 or within an Ethernet link. The in-band management link terminates on the
module with management routing capability, which in turn communicates with the management services
in the Matrix Switch over the PICMG 2.16 PSB.
• Out-of-band management access paths include:
- The RS-232 config port on the front panel of the front blade
- The RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN port on the front panel of the front blade
- The two RJ-45 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN ports on the rear panel of the rear blade, in applications
where these Ethernet links are dedicated to management traffic.
Matrix Switch Interfaces
WAN Interfaces
The 6511RC provides connections to the following WAN interfaces:
• One SDH STM-1 uplink trunk port at 155.54 Mbps
-Physical SC or BNC connectors presented on the rear-blade rear panel
• Two Ethernet trunk ports at up to 1 Gbps
-Physical RJ-45 connectors presented on the rear-blade rear panel
The STM-1 WAN uplink port may be connected to an SDH network via the Optical SC ore electrical BNC
connectors presented on the rear blade.
Mid-Plane Interfaces
• Connection to the H.110 Time-Division Multiplexed bus providing 4096 DS0 channels of 64 kbps each
-Physical and electrical connections via the mid-plane connector block on the rear of the front blade
• Connection to the PICMG 2.16 Packet-Switched Bus (PSB)
-Physical and electrical connections via the mid-plane connector block on the rear of the front blade
LAN Interface
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
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RS-232 Config port
The RS-232 Config port provides access to the CLI management service. You will use the Config port to perform initial configuration of the Model 6511RC. 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 6511RC 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 6511RC employs an Intel i960VH RISC processor operating at 100 MHz/100 Mips. The CPU controls
the memory, front/back-panel and management interface for DS0 timeslot mapping, Ethernet switching, loopback and management services. System memory provided by:
• 4 MB Flash ROM
• 8 MB EDO DRAM
System timing
The system timing for the Matrix Switch must be configured using the blade’s management services, typically
via Web Management.
Clocking Mode
When configured in Master mode, the Matrix Switch serves as the Master clock source (timing reference) for
all other blades on the same H.100 bus within the Model 6476 chassis or Model 6676 chassis segment. When
configured in Backup mode, the Matrix Switch serves as an alternate Master clocking source (backup) should
the Master clocking source fail. When configured in Slave mode, the Matrix Switch will not provide system
timing over the H.100 bus for any other blades.
Clocking Source
Regardless of its clocking mode, the Matrix Switch can derive its own system timing from several sources. You
will define two clocking sources for the Matrix Switch, a first-choice (Primary Reference) and an alternate
(Fallback Reference). The Matrix switch will derive its own system timing from the Primary Reference as long
as it remains available. Should the Primary Reference become unavailable, the Matrix Switch will switch over
to the Fallback reference as the clock source for its own system timing. The following clocking sources can
serve as either the Primary Reference or Fallback Reference for the Matrix Switch:
• The internal oscillator (clock) residing on the Matrix Switch front blade
• A network clock recovered from the STM-1 SDH signal stream
• Another blade operating in either Primary or Secondary mode on the same bus.
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Temperature
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: 1.55 lbs (0.70 kg)
LED Indicators
LED indicators on the front panel (see figure 5 on page 17) and rear panel (see figure 6 on page 18) display the
status of Matrix Switch system resources. The front-panel LEDs are described in table 3. The rear-panel LEDs
are described in table 4 on page 28.
Table 3. Front-panel LED indicators
LED Color Status Meaning
POWER Green On solid Power is being applied.
Flashing The 6511RC 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 6511RC system is operating normally.
SYSTEM Green Flashing The Model 6511RC system is operating normally.
Off The Model 6511RCsystem is not functioning properly.
ENET(NODE) Green On solid Indicates there is Ethernet frame activity on one or more of the 6511RC’s Ethernet inter-
faces, including the two rear-panel 10/100/1000 ports, the front -panel 10/100 port,
and the packet--switched PICMG 2.16 bus.
Off Indicates NO Ethernet frame activity detected on any of the 6511RC’s Ethernet interfaces,
including the PICMG 2.16 bus.
CLK SOURCE Green
CLK ERROR Yellow On solid Primary Master Clock source has been lost and the 6511RC is using the secondary
On solid The 6511RC is defined as the Primary (master) clock source for the H.100 bus
Flashing The 6511RC is defined as the Secondary (alternate master) clock source.
Off The 6511RC is defined as a slave, deriving its clock from the H.110 Bus.
source for its clock.
Flashing Master Clock source and the Secondary Clock source have been lost and the 6511RC
is using its internal crystal for its clock.
Off No clock errors currently detected.
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Table 3. Front-panel LED indicators (Continued)
LED Color Status Meaning
TEST MODE Green On solid One or more Ethernet ports or the STM-1 port is in test mode.
Flashing One or more Ethernet ports or the STM-1 port is in test mode and errors have been
received.
Off None of the ports is operating in test mode.
WAN Green On solid Indicates the STM-1 port is activated, synched, and operating normally.
Flashing Indicates that the STM-1 port is detecting the SDH network, but is unable to synchro-
nize with it.
Off Indicates rear blade not present or STM-1 port is not configured
ENET(SWITCH) Green On solid Indicates there is Ethernet frame activity on at least one of the eight PICMG 2.16 connec-
tions to other blades on the PSB bus.
Off
No Ethernet frame activity detected on the PICMG 2.16 bus.
ENET(REAR) Green On Indicates Ethernet frame activity on one or both of the 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports
Off There is NO Ethernet frame activity on either of the 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports
ON LINE On Reserved for future use
Off Reserved for future use
10/100 ENET Green On Ethernet Link is established
Integrated LEDs
on RJ-45
Connector
Yellow On Flashes to indicates Ethernet frame activity on this port
READY Blue On Card ready for removal from cPCI chassis.
Off No Ethernet link is established
Off Indicates no Etherent frame activity on this port
Off Card not ready for removal from cPCI chassis.
Table 4. Rear-panel LED indicators
LED Color Status Meaning
ALARM Red On solid A minor alarm condition has been detected.
Flashing A major alarm condition has been detected
Off The Model 6511RC is operating normally.
WAN Green On solid Indicates the STM-1 port is activated, synched, and operating normally.
Flashing Indicates that the STM-1 port is detecting the SDH network, but is unable to synchro-
nize with it.
Off Indicates rear blade not present or STM-1 port is not configured
ENET 1 Green On Ethernet Link is established
Integrated LEDs
on RJ-45
Connector
ENET 2
Integrated LEDs
on RJ-45
Connector
Ready
Yellow On Flashes to indicates Ethernet frame activity on this port
Green On Ethernet Link is established
Blue On Card ready for removal from cPCI chassis.
Off No Ethernet link is established
Off Indicates no Etherent frame activity on this port
Off No Ethernet link is established
On Flashes to indicates Ethernet frame activity on this port
Off Indicates no Etherent frame activity on this port
Off Card not ready for removal from cPCI chassis.
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Approvals
The Model 6511RC Matrix Switch 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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