SpectraLink 8000 SVP Server
SVP100
Administration Guide
for SRP
January 2008 Edition
1725-36032-001
Version F
SpectraLink 8000 SVP Server: Administration Guide for SRP
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About this Guide
This document explains how to configure and maintain one or more
SpectraLink 8000 SVP Servers within the SpectraLink 8000 Telephony
Gateway system.
Polycom Model Numbers
This document covers the following registered model number:
SVP100
Related Documents
SpectraLink 8000 Telephony Gateway: Administration Guide for SRP
(1725-36028-001)
NetLink e340/h340/i640 Wireless Telephone: Configuration and
Administration Guide with SpectraLink Radio Protoccol and NetLink
Telephony Gateway (72-1065-09)
Available at http://www.spectralink.com/resources/manuals.jsp
Polycom WLAN Compatibility Table (1725-36040-001)
Access Point Configuration Note (1725-36xxx-001) where xxx indicates a
number corresponding to the type of access point.).
Available at
http://www.spectralink.com/resources/wifi_compatibility.jsp
Best Practices for Deploying Enterprise-Grade Wi-Fi Telephony
Available at
http://www.spectralink.com/resources/white_papers.jsp
.
.
.
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Customer Support Hotline
Polycom wants you to have a successful installation. If you have
questions please contact the Customer Support Hotline at
(800) 775-5330. The hotline is open Monday through Friday,
6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mountain time.
Icons and Conventions
This manual uses the following icons and conventions.
Caution! Follow these instructions carefully to avoid danger.
Note these instructions carefully.
Label
This typeface indicates a key, label, or button on SpectraLink
hardware.
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Contents
0 About this Guide ......................................................................3
1 SpectraLink 8000 SVP Server Overview ....................................7
Polycom Model Numbers..................................................................3
Related Documents.............................................................................3
Customer Support Hotline ................................................................4
Icons and Conventions.......................................................................4
SpectraLink Voice Priority (SVP) and Quality of Service ............7
Multiple SVP Servers..........................................................................8
The Timing Function ..........................................................................8
SpectraLink 8000 SVP Server Capacity............................................9
Notes on System Configuration......................................................10
System Diagram ................................................................................11
System Components .........................................................................12
The Front Panel of the SVP Server..................................................14
2 Installing the Spectralink 8000 SVP Server ..............................15
Required Materials............................................................................15
Locate the SVP Server.......................................................................15
Install the SVP Server .......................................................................16
3 Configuring the SpectraLink 8000 SVP Server..........................19
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Connecting to the SVP Server .........................................................19
The NetLink SVP-II System Menu .................................................20
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Network Configuration....................................................................21
SendAll .........................................................................................22
SVP Server Configuration................................................................24
Change Password..............................................................................27
4 Swapping/Adding/Deleting SVP Servers................................29
5 Software Maintenance............................................................31
Software Updates..............................................................................31
6 Troubleshooting via System Status Menu .................................33
Error Status ........................................................................................34
Network Status..................................................................................34
Software Version...............................................................................36
7 Safety Notices ........................................................................39
8 Index .....................................................................................40
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SpectraLink 8000 SVP Server Overview
The SVP Server is an Ethernet LAN device that works with APs to
provide QoS on the wireless LAN. Voice packets to and from the
SpectraLink 8000 Wireless Telephones are intercepted by the SVP
Server and encapsulated for prioritization as they are routed to and
from the SpectraLink 8000 Telephony Gateway.
One or more SVP Servers are required in systems with five or more
SpectraLink 8000 Telephony Gateways. In systems with four or fewer
SpectraLink 8000 Telephony Gateways, the SVP Server is not required
because SVP is handled within the SpectraLink 8000 Telephony
Gateway(s).
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SpectraLink Voice Priority (SVP) and Quality of Service
SpectraLink Voice Priority (SVP) is the SpectraLink quality of service
(QoS) mechanism that is implemented in the wireless telephone and
AP to enhance voice quality over the wireless network. SVP gives
preference to voice packets over data packets on the wireless medium,
increasing the probability that all voice packets are transmitted
efficiently and with minimum delay. SVP is fully compatible with the
IEEE 802.11b standard.
SpectraLink 8000 Wireless Telephones support basic WMM (Wi-Fi
Multimedia) if also supported by the AP as part of the 802.11e
protocol. If the AP supports WMM, the wireless telephone
automatically discovers and uses it. WMM does not replace the SVP
Server.
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Multiple SVP Servers
Multiple SVP Server environments are those which have more than
one SVP Server. Up to 16 SVP Servers may be installed in any one
subnet.
The Timing Function
In the SpectraLink Gateway environment, SVP Servers provide the
"timing" function for active calls. In multiple SVP Server
environments, the active calls are distributed across the SVP Servers.
The number of active SVP Servers is determined dynamically.
Whenever SVP Servers are added to or removed from the system, the
distribution of the "timing" function for active calls is affected.
The addition of an SVP Server is detected as soon as the new SVP
Server is up and running. The new SVP Server will immediately start
providing the “timing” function for the appropriate wireless
telephones. The user should not detect any change. The removal of an
SVP Server is detected within one minute. During this time, any
wireless telephone that was using the SVP Server that was removed
will be affected. If the wireless telephone was not in a call, it may lose
contact with its Gateway, resulting in a check-out/check-in sequence.
If the wireless telephone was in a call, the audio will be lost and the
call will be dropped.
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SpectraLink 8000 SVP Server Overview
SpectraLink 8000 SVP Server Capacity
The table below shows the capacity of SpectraLink 8000 Telephony
Gateways in a multiple SVP Server environment. The table shows the
total possible calls at 100% active calls. However, since it is unlikely
that all handsets will be in use at the same time, the table then
analyzes the number of handsets that could be installed in any given
system where 15%, 25% or 50% of the handsets are in active calls at
any one time. The calculations are not linear due to the Erlang
calculation for telephony traffic. The possible installed handsets
figures are approximate and meant as a guideline and not as an
absolute recommendation for any facility.
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Total
Number
of
SVP
Servers
1 120 120 15 103 240 240 206
2 120 240 30 111 480 480 438
3 120 3202 40 160 640 640 640
Number of
calls
possible
per Server
possible
installed
handsets
@ 100% in
active calls
Number of
SpectraLink
8000
Telephony
Gateways
required
Erlang
Possible installed handsets
@ 15% in
active
calls
@ 25% in
active
calls
@ 50% in
active
calls
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An Erlang is a unit of telecommunications traffic measurement. Strictly speaking, an Erlang represents the
continuous use of one voice path. In practice, it is used to describe the total traffic volume of one hour.
Erlang traffic measurements are made in order to help telecommunications network designers understand traffic
patterns within their voice networks. This is essential if they are to successfully design their network topology and
establish the necessary trunk group sizes.
Erlang traffic measurements or estimates can be used to work out how many lines are required between a telephone
system and a central office (PSTN exchange lines), or between multiple network locations.
Please visit
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Limited by the eight simultaneous calls supported by each SpectraLink 8000 Telephony Gateway.
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www.erlang.com for additional information.
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Notes on System Configuration
Wireless telephones cannot roam with uninterrupted service
between subnets unless specific LAN components are present.
Certain AP/Ethernet switch combinations establish a layer-2 tunnel
across subnets that enables the handsets to roam. Without this
capability, any call in progress will be dropped when the user
moves out of range and the handset must be power cycled in order
to resume functionality in the new subnet area.
Please see Best Practices for Deploying Enterprise-Grade Wi-Fi
Telephony for detailed configuration information when installing
multiple SVP Server models across several different subnets.
Subnets are not recommended in SpectraLink 8000 Telephony
Gateway environments.
IP multicast addresses are used when SpectraLink i640 and 8030
Wireless Telephones are installed. This requires that multicasting
be enabled on the subnet used for the SpectraLink 8000 Wireless
Telephones, SVP Server, and Telephony Gateways.
Routers are typically configured with filters to prevent multicast
traffic from flowing outside of specific domains. The wireless LAN
can be placed on a separate VLAN or subnet to reduce the effects
of broadcast and multicast traffic from devices in other network
segments.
The SVP Server requires a Cat. 5 cable connection between its
network port and the Ethernet switch. The SVP Server autonegotiates to the type of port on the Ethernet switch and supports
10Base-T, 100Base-T, full-duplex and half-duplex port types.
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System Diagram
The following diagram shows one SpectraLink 8000 SVP Server
residing on a network with five SpectraLink 8000 Telephony
Gateways, wireless LAN APs, and Ethernet switch:
SpectraLink 8000 SVP Server Overview
Admin
computer
access point
SpectraLink 8000
SVP Server
SpectraLink
Wireless Telephones
optional
Wireless
POS
CAT 5 cable
25 pair cable
Multiple phone
cables
Device supplied
by SpectraLink
access point
SpectraLink
Wireless Telephones
Ethernet Switch
SpectraLink 8000
Telephony Gateway
SpectraLink 8000
Telephony Gateway
SpectraLink 8000
Telephony Gateway
SpectraLink 8000
Telephony Gateway
SpectraLink 8000
Telephony Gateway
Demarc block
PBX
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Desksets
(SpectraLink 8000 Telephony Gateway system example)
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System Components
SpectraLink e340/h340/i640 and
8020/8030 Wireless Telephones
Employees can carry wireless telephones to make and receive calls as
they move throughout the building. The wireless telephones are to be
used on-premises; they are not cellular or satellite phones. They are
connected to the facility's existing telephone system and to the
SpectraLink 8000 Telephony Gateway. Just like wired telephones,
they can receive calls directly, receive transferred calls, transfer calls
to other extensions, and make outside and long distance calls (subject
to the restrictions applied in your facility.)
SpectraLink 8000 Telephony Gateway
The SpectraLink 8000 Telephony Gateway serves as the connecting
point, or gateway, between the LAN and the existing telephone
system. One or more SpectraLink 8000 Telephony Gateways are
typically installed in the telephone equipment room. Each
SpectraLink 8000 Telephony Gateway supports up to 16 telephone
lines and wireless telephones. Up to 40 SpectraLink 8000 Telephony
Gateways can be connected to the LAN to support additional
telephone lines. If five or more SpectraLink 8000 Telephony Gateways
are connected to the LAN, a SpectraLink 8000 SVP Server must be
installed to handle the increased call volume.
Polycom offers digital SpectraLink 8000 Telephony Gateways that
work with the digital ports on most common brands of telephone
systems (PBX or key systems). We also offer an analog SpectraLink
8000 Telephony Gateway that works with telephone systems (CO,
PBX, or Key Systems) with analog (loop start) ports.
Access points
APs are supplied by third party vendors. They provide the connection
between the wired Ethernet LAN and the wireless (802.11) LAN. APs
must be positioned in all areas where wireless telephones will be
used. The number and placement of APs will affect the coverage area
and capacity of the wireless system. Typically, the requirements for
use of SpectraLink 8000 Wireless Telephones are similar to those of
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wireless data devices. Contact Polycom, or a certified Polycom
distributor, for specific information about your facility’s needs.
The SpectraLink system must connect to APs that utilize SVP. Contact
Polycom, or a certified Polycom distributor, to verify that your AP
and its software version are supported.
Ethernet switch
Ethernet switches interconnect multiple network devices, including
APs and SpectraLink 8000 Telephony Gateways. Ethernet switches
are required to provide the higher performance network connections
needed to handle combined voice and data traffic.
Router
The router is an optional component in the wired Ethernet LAN
infrastructure that separates a wired LAN into segments so that
network traffic is restricted to those segments that are directly
involved in the communication. Installation of a network router is
recommended in larger networks, where there may be significant
network traffic not related to the wireless LAN. A router will isolate
the wireless LAN from the associated wired LAN so that they are not
impacted by each others’ traffic. The SpectraLink 8000 Telephony
Gateways, the APs, and their associated Ethernet switch must all be
on the same “side” of the router.
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SVP Server
The SVP Server manages call network traffic. It is required in any
system when five or more SpectraLink 8000 Telephony Gateways are
connected to the LAN.
Administrative computer
An administrative computer is required for setup and maintenance of
the SpectraLink 8000 Telephony Gateway and the SVP Server. This
computer may be temporarily connected directly to the component or
to the network; a dedicated computer is not required. Some
installations use a laptop to configure and maintain system
components.
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The Front Panel of the SVP Server
The SVP Server’s front panel contains ports to connect to power, the
LAN, and to an administrative computer via an RS-232 port. Status
LEDs supply information about the SVP Server’s functioning.
RS-232
3 4 51 2
L
A
N
K
O
C
C
O
T
L
NETWORK
E
R
R
O
Status
PWR
RS-232 port: male DB-9 connector (DTE) used for RS-232 connection to
a terminal, terminal emulator, or modem for system administration.
LEDs:
LNKOK: Lit when there is a network connection.
ACT: Lit if there is system activity.
COL: Lit if there are network collisions.
NETWORK: Connects to wired (Ethernet) LAN.
ERROR: Lit when the system has detected an error.
STATUS: Indicate system error messages and status.
1: Heartbeat, indicates gateway is running.
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2: If active calls.
3, 4, 5: Currently unused
PWR (power jack): Connects to the AC adapter supplying power to the
system.
Use only the Polycom-provided Class II AC Adapter with output
24VDC, 1A.
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Installing the Spectralink 8000 SVP Server
As shown in the system diagram the SVP Server is connected to the
Ethernet switch. The specifications covered here allow for great
flexibility in physical placement of the components within stated
guidelines.
Required Materials
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The following equipment must be provided by the customer.
Power Outlet – AC adapter provided by Polycom
Backboard space – The SVP Server is designed to be wall-
mounted to 3/4" plywood securely screwed to the wall.
Screws – Required to mount the SVP Server to the wall. Four #8
3/4" panhead wood screws (or similar device) are required.
Cat. 5 Cable – RJ-45 connector at the SVP Server. Connection to
Ethernet switch.
Locate the SVP Server
The SVP Server measures approximately 4 x 12.5 x 7 inches, and
weighs about five pounds. The unit can be wall mounted, vertically or
horizontally, over ¾" plywood. The SVP Server can also be rack
mounted using a rack mount kit (sold separately).
Locate the SVP Server in a space with:
• Sufficient backboard mounting space (for wall mount) and
proximity to the LAN access device (switched Ethernet hub) and
power source.
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• Easy access to the front panel, which is used for cabling.
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• A maximum distance of 325 feet (100 meters) from the Ethernet
switch.
Install the SVP Server
The SVP Server may be mounted on a rack or to a wall.
Mount the SVP Server on a rack
The rack mount kit is designed for mounting equipment in a standard
19” rack and should contain the following equipment:
Mounting plates– two for each SVP Server to be mounted.
Screws– four rack mount screws for each SVP Server to be
mounted.
To rack-mount the SVP Server:
1. Remove the corner screws from the SVP Server
2. Screw the U-shaped
plates to the SVP Server.
3. Screw the other end of the two mounting plates (oblong screw
holes) to the rack.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each additional SVP Server. The mounting
plate is designed to provide the correct minimum spacing
between units. When mounting multiple units, stack the units in
the rack as closely as possible.
end (round screw holes) of the two mounting
Mount the SVP Server to a wall
The SVP Server can be mounted either horizontally or vertically.
To mount the SVP Server:
1. Using a 1/8-inch drill bit, drill four pilot holes, on 1.84-inch by
12.1-inch centers (approximately equivalent to 1-13/16” by
12-1/8”).
2. Insert the #8 3/4-inch screws in the pilot holes and tighten,
leaving a 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch-gap from the wall.
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Connect SVP Server to LAN
Using a Cat. 5 cable, connect the NETWORK port on the SVP Server to
the connecting port on the Ethernet switch.
Connect power
1. Connect the power plug from the AC adapter to the jack labeled
PWR on the SVP Server.
Use only the provided Class II AC Adapter with output 24VDC, 1A.
2. Plug the AC adapter into an 110VAC outlet to apply power to the
SVP Server.
3. The system will cycle through diagnostic testing and the LEDs
will blink for about one minute. When the system is ready for use:
— The ERROR LED should be off.
— Status 1 should be blinking.
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Configuring the SpectraLink 8000 SVP Server
During initial setup of the SVP Server the IP address is established
and the maximum number of active calls per AP is set. Optionally,
you may enter a hostname and a location for software updates via
TFTP.
Connecting to the SVP Server
The initial connection to the SVP Server must be made via a serial
connection to establish the SVP Server’s IP address. After the IP
address is established, connection to the SVP Server may be done via
the network using Telnet. It is recommended that the basic setup
actions occur while the serial connection is made.
Connect via the serial port
1. Using a DB-9 female, null-modem cable, connect the SVP Server to
the serial port of a terminal or PC.
2. Run a terminal emulation program (such as HyperTerminal™) or
use a VT-100 terminal with the following configuration:
Bits per second: 9600
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow control: None
3. Press Enter to display the SVP Server login screen.
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4. Enter the default login:
are case sensitive.
5. The
Netlink SVP-II System menu will display.
admin and default password: admin. These
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Connecting via telnet
Telnet can only be used after the SVP Server’s IP address is
configured.
The Telnet method of connection is used for routine maintenance of
the SpectraLink Server for both local and remote administration,
depending on your network.
To connect via Telnet, run a Telnet session to the IP address of the
SVP Server. Once you connect and log in, the
menu displays.
The NetLink SVP-II System Menu
The main menu displays as shown here:
NetLink SVP-II System
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System Status —menu for viewing error messages, status of operation
and software code version.
SVP-II Configuration —allows you to set the mode and reset the system.
Network Configuration —allows you to set network configuration
options, including IP address and hostname.
Change Password —allows you to change the password for SVP Server
access.
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Network Configuration
The IP address and other network settings are established via the
Network Configuration screen. This is also where you may optionally
establish a hostname and enter the IP address of the location of any
software updates you may obtain from Polycom. See Chapter 5
Software Maintenance for more information about installing software
updates via TFTP.
Configuring the SpectraLink 8000 SVP Server
Scroll to
similar to the following appears:
Network Configuration and select by pressing Enter. A screen
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Note the navigation options at the bottom of the screen. Press Enter to
change a value, ESC to exit the screen, and the arrow keys to move
the cursor.
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SendAll
In a system with multiple SVP Servers, the SendAll option is provided
to speed configuration and to ensure identical settings. The
option allows you to send that configuration parameter to every SVP
Server on the LAN.
established on EACH SVP Server via the serial connection. If you
anticipate identical settings across the LAN, set just the IP address
and custom hostname (if desired) for each SVP Server using the initial
serial connection. Then connect via the LAN and use
identical configuration options for all SVP Servers.
If
SendAll is to be utilized in your system, all passwords must be
identical. DO NOT CHANGE THE PASSWORD AT THE INITIAL
CONFIGURATION IF THE
default password and change it globally if desired after a LAN
connection is established for all SVP Servers.
S=SendAll
SendAll can only be used after the IP address is
SendAll to set
SendAll OPTION IS DESIRED. Use the
If independent administration of each SVP Server is desired, the
passwords may be set at initial configuration.
The following options must be configured:
IP Address
Enter the IP address of the SVP Server, defined by your network
administrator. Enter the complete address including digits and
periods.
The SVP Server will automatically lock for maintenance if the IP
address is changed. When this
must be reset upon exit. All active calls are terminated during a reset.
DHCP may be entered.
Maintenance Lock occurs, the SVP Server
Hostname
(Optional) The name of the SVP Server to which you are connected,
for identification purposes only. You cannot enter spaces in this field.
Change the default host name, if desired.
The host names for each SVP Server and OAI Gateway on the
system must be unique.
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Subnet Mask
The network administrator must define the subnet mask.
Default Gateway
The IP address of a router on the local subnet.
SVP-II TFTP Download Master
This entry indicates the source of software updates for the SVP Server.
See Chapter 5 Software Maintenance for more information. Valid source
location entries are:
• NONE: disables.
• IP Address: The IP address of a network TFTP server that will be
used to transfer software updates to the SVP Server.
DNS Server and DNS Domain
These settings are used to configure Domain Name services. Consult
your system administrator for the correct settings. These can also be
DHCP. This will cause the DHCP client in the SVP Server to
set to
attempt to automatically get the correct setting from the DHCP server.
The DHCP setting is only valid when the IP address is also acquired
using DHCP.
WINS Servers
These setting are used for Windows Name Services. Consult your
system administrator for the correct settings. These can also be set to
DHCP. This will cause the DHCP client in the SVP Server to attempt to
automatically get the correct setting from the DHCP server. The
DHCP setting is only valid when the IP address is also acquired using
DHCP.
When the name services are set up correctly, the SVP Server can
translate hostnames to IP addresses. Using Telnet, it is also
possible to access the SVP Server using its hostname instead of the
IP address.
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Workgroup
As set in WINS.
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Syslog Server
Logging can be set to Syslog or NONE. If Syslog is set, a message is sent
to the syslog server when an alarm is triggered.
Disable Telnet service
Prevents Telnet access into the SVP Server. Reset the SVP Server for
the change to take effect. Upon reset the Telnet protocol server is not
started.
The SVP Server must be reset in order to set the configuration options.
If the SVP Server is in
selecting the
pressing Y upon exit.
Reset option in the SVP-II Configuration screen and then
Maintenance Lock, you must manually reset it by
SVP Server Configuration
The SVP-II Configuration screen is where you set the mode of the SVP
Server. It is also where you can lock the SVP Server for maintenance
and reset the SVP Server after maintenance. The type of gateway you
are using determines the mode of the SVP Server.
NetLink for systems using the SpectraLink 8000 Telephony
set to
Gateway.
From the main menu, scroll to
pressing Enter.
SVP-II Configuration and select by
SVP-II Mode must be
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The SVP Server will automatically lock for maintenance if the IP
address is changed. When this
must be reset upon exit. All active calls are terminated during a reset.
Maintenance Lock occurs, the SVP Server
SVP-II Mode
Set to NetLink when using a SpectraLink 8000 Telephony Gateway.
Ethernet link
The SVP Server will auto-negotiate unless there is a need to specify a
link speed.
System Locked
This option is used to take the system down for maintenance. The
default entry is
starting. Return to
N (No). Set it at Y (Yes) to prevent any new calls from
N to restore normal operation.
Maintenance Lock
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The system automatically sets this option to Y (Yes) after certain
maintenance activities that require reset, such as changing the IP
address.
Maintenance Lock prevents any new calls from starting. Note
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that the administrator cannot change this option. It is automatically
set by the system. Reset the system at exit to clear
Inactivity Timeout (min)
Set the number of minutes the administrative module can be left
unattended before the system closes it. This number can be from 1 to
100. If it is set to zero (0), the administrative module will not close due
to inactivity.
QoS Configuration
Maintenance Lock.
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DSCP Tag
(Differentiated Services Code Point) is a QoS mechanism for setting
relative priorities. Packets are tagged with a DSCP field in the IP
header for type of service. The decimal value may be set as a number
from 0-63 and may be different for each traffic class listed on the
screen.
Administration tags set the priority for telnet, TFTP, and other
administrative traffic. Administrative traffic can have the lowest
priority because it does not require voice quality.
WT (In call) traffic requires voice quality and may be set to a higher
priority than
WT (Standby) traffic.
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RTP traffic is the audio traffic to the PBX. It requires voice quality.
PBX traffic is not audio to the PBX.
Inter-SVP2 traffic is the information-passing protocol that SVP
Servers use to communicate with each other.
The final DSCP tag of traffic for packets in each of the above Traffic
Classes is governed by the logic below when SVP is used in an SRP
environment:
• If in-call and WT (In call) value is not Default then the configured
value is used. Valid range is 0-63.
• If not in-call and WT (Standby) value is not Default then the
configured value is used. Valid range is 0-63.
• Default means “shall not change value of DSCP tag”, in other
words the received DSCP value (from the Gateway) is passed
transparently.
Reset System
If this option is selected, you will be prompted to reset the SVP Server
upon exiting this screen.
The SVP Server should be reset at the end of any maintenance
procedure that requires a reset either via Maintenance Lock or
manually via Reset System.
Note that resetting the SVP Server will terminate any calls in
progress.
Change Password
If desired, the password to access the SVP Server may be changed.
A password must meet the following requirements:
• It must be more than four characters, but cannot exceed 16
characters.
• The first character must be a letter.
• Numbers or letters are allowed.
• No dashes, spaces, or punctuation marks, etc. are allowed.
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1. Select Change Password from the main menu. A screen similar to
the following will appear:
2. Enter the information and either select
Set Password or press the S
key to set the new password.
If you forget a password, call Polycom Customer Service for
assistance.
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Swapping/Adding/Deleting SVP Servers
Whenever an SVP Server is removed from the system, wireless
telephones that are using the SVP Server will be affected. If the
removal of the SVP Server is intentional, the administrator should
lock and idle the system prior to removing an SVP Server. Whenever
an SVP Server is added to the system, the change is seamless and does
not affect wireless telephone calling functionality.
In a SpectraLink Gateway environment, the addition of an SVP Server
is detected as soon as the new SVP Server is running. The new SVP
Server will immediately start providing the "timing" function for the
appropriate wireless telephones. The user should not detect any
change. The removal of an SVP Server is detected within one minute.
During this time, any wireless telephone that was using the SVP
Server that was removed will be affected. If the wireless telephone
was not in a call, the wireless telephone may lose contact with its
gateway, resulting in a checkout/checkin sequence. If the wireless
telephone was in a call, the audio will be lost and the call will be
dropped.
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Software Maintenance
The SVP Server uses proprietary software programs written and
maintained by Polycom Corporation. The software versions that are
running on the system components can be displayed via the
Status
screen.
You may obtain information about software updates from Polycom or
its authorized dealer.
At startup the SVP Server uses TFTP to check the software version it
is running against the version in the TFTP location. If there is a
discrepancy, the SVP Server will download the version in the TFTP
location.
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System
Software Updates
Lock the SVP Server in the SVP-II Configuration screen prior to updating
the software.
Downloads for the SVP Server are available from
http://www.spectralink.com/softwareUpdates
After software updates are obtained from Polycom, they must be
transferred to the TFTP location in the LAN to update the code used
by the SVP Server.
Note that locking the SVP Server will prevent new calls from
starting. All calls in progress will be terminated when the SVP
Server is reset.
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Troubleshooting via System Status Menu
Information about system alarms, and network status displays on
various screens accessed through the
is opened from the main menu of the SVP Server. See the previous
sections for directions on how to connect to the SVP Server and
navigate to the
System Status Menu.
System Status Menu screen, which
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Error Status —displays alarm and error message information.
Network Status —displays information about the Ethernet network to
which the SVP Server is connected.
Software Versions —lists the software version for each SpectraLink
component.
Gatekeeper Database —not used in a SpectraLink 8000 Telephony
Gateway environment.
Options on the
operation of the components of the system. Use this data to determine
System Status Menu provide a window into the real time
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system function and to troubleshoot areas that may be experiencing
trouble.
Error Status
The Error Status screen displays any alarms that indicate some system
malfunction. Some of these alarms are easily remedied and others
require a call to Polycom’s Customer Support Department.
From the
active alarms on the SVP Server.
The following table displays the list of alarms and a description of the
action to take to eliminate the alarm.
Alarm Text Action
Maximum payload usage reached Reduce usage, clear alarm
Maximum telephone usage reached Reduce usage, clear alarm
Maximum access point usage reached Reduce usage, clear alarm
Maximum call usage reached Reduce usage, clear alarm
SRP audio delayed Reduce usage, clear alarm
SRP audio lost Reduce usage, clear alarm
No IP address Configure an IP address
SVP Server(s) lost
Press C to clear all clearable alarms.
Network Status
System Status Menu, select Error Status. The screen displays
Reduce usage or replace lost
SVP Server. Clear alarm
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The SVP Server is connected to the Ethernet network, referred to as
the LAN or Local Area Network. The information about that
connection is provided through the
Network Status screen.
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From the System Status Menu, select Network Status. The screen displays
information about the Ethernet network. This information can help
troubleshoot network problems. A sample screen is displayed here.
Ethernet Address – MAC address of the SVP Server (hexadecimal).
System Uptime – the number of days, hours and minutes since the SVP
Server was last reset.
Net – the type of connection to the Ethernet switch currently utilized.
See SVP100 Capacity for more information.
Data is transmitted over SpectraLink components by proprietary
technology developed by Polycom Corporation. The SpectraLink
Radio Protocol (SRP) packets and bytes can be differentiated from
other types of transmissions and are used to evaluate system
functioning by Polycom customer support and engineering
personnel.
RX – Ethernet statistics concerning the received packets during System
Uptime.
bytes – bytes received
packets – packets received
errors – Sum of all receive errors (long packet, short packet, CRC,
overrun, alignment)
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fifo – overrun occurred during reception
alignment – nonoctet-aligned packets (number of bits NOT
divisible by eight)
multicast – packets received with a broadcast or multicast
destination address
TX – Ethernet statistics concerning the transmitted packets during
System Uptime.
bytes – bytes transmitted
packets – packets transmitted
errors – Sum of all transmit errors (heartbeat, late collision,
repeated collision, underrun, carrier)
drop – packets dropped due to insufficient memory
fifo – underrun occurred during transmission
carrier – carrier lost during transmission
collisions – packets deferred (delayed) due to collision
SVP-II Access Points in Use – APs in use by wireless telephones, either in
standby or in a call.‘Last’ is current, ‘Max’ is the maximum number in
use at one time.
SVP-II Access Points in Calls – APs with wireless telephones in a call.
SVP-II Telephones in Use – wireless telephones in standby or in a call.
SVP-II Telephones in Calls – wireless telephones in a call.
SVP-II SRP Audio (Delay) – SRP audio packets whose transmission was
momentarily delayed.
SVP-II SRP Audio (Lost) – SRP audio packets dropped due to insufficient
memory resources.
Software Version
The SVP Server and wireless telephones utilize Polycom
Corporation’s proprietary software that is controlled and maintained
through versioning. The
about the version currently running on the SVP Server. This
information will help you determine if you are running the most
recent version and will assist Polycom engineering and/or customer
support in troubleshooting software problems.
Software Version screen provides information
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This screen also displays the model type.
From the
System Status Menu, select Software Version. A sample screen is
displayed here.
Note that the software versions on your system may be different from
the versions displayed in the above sample screen.
The table below shows the description, major version numbers, and
filenames of the files that are provided when downloading updates.
Name
Table of contents 173 svp100.toc
Functional code 174 zvmlinux
File system 175 flashfs
Major Version
Number
Filename
The minor version numbers for these three files must all match, as
they do in the screen example (17x.024).
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Safety Notices
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this equipment not
approved by SpectraLink Corporation may cause this equipment to
not comply with part 15 of the FCC rules and void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
WARNING: SpectraLink products contain no user-serviceable
parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Follow these general precautions while installing telephone
equipment:
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is
specifically designed for wet locations.
• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless
the telephone line has been disconnected at the network
interface.
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines
• When installing Base Stations outside or in buildings other than
the one containing the System Controller, take the following
precaution:
If wiring for a Base Station exits a building—whether to reach
an outdoor Base Station location or to reach a Base Station in
another building—the wiring must be protected at both ends by
a Quick Clip Fuse from Illinois Tool Works, Linx Division, model
number SCP-2X2. The Quick Clip Fuse replaces the bridging
clips on the 66 blocks for all four connections to the non-internal
Base Station.
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Index
A
Access Point, description.....................................13
Alarms....................................................................34
C
Configuration
Initial setup .......................................................22
Customer Support Hotline....................................4
D
Download master .................................................23
Downloading Software Updates ........................31
E
Error Status............................................................34
Ethernet switch, description................................13
H
Hotline......................................................................4
N
Network Status .....................................................34
P
Power......................................................................15
S
Serial Connection..................................................19
Software Updates..................................................31
SVP Server ...............................................................7
Administration .................................................19
Alarms ...............................................................34
Capacity...............................................................9
Front Panel........................................................14
Location.............................................................15
Mounting on a rack..........................................16
Mounting to a wall...........................................16
T
Telephony Gateway, description........................12
Telnet......................................................................20
TFTP Download Master.......................................23
W
Wireless Telephone, description.........................12
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