Teldat Atlas 250 Installation Manual
ATLAS250
Installation Manual
Doc. DM698-I Ver. 2.0
June 2005
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INDEX
1. Introduction........................................................................................................................ 1
1.1. Recycling and the Environment...............................................................................2
2. Installation..........................................................................................................................3
2.1. General installation conditions................................................................................ 3
2.2. Connection .............................................................................................................. 4
a) LAN Ethernet connection ........................................................................................ 4
b) WAN or external modem connection.......................................................................4
c) ISDN Connection ....................................................................................................5
d) Connecting for configuration..................................................................................6
2.3. Installation in a rack................................................................................................ 7
2.4. Switching on the device........................................................................................... 8
3. Description of the equipment.............................................................................................. 9
3.1. Description of the LEDs..........................................................................................10
3.2. Description of the microswitches ............................................................................11
a) Procedure to ignore the configuration....................................................................11
4. Appendices......................................................................................................................... 13
4.1. Smart Card ..............................................................................................................13
a) Description and insertion........................................................................................ 13
b) Viewing the content.................................................................................................13
c) Write........................................................................................................................15
d) Access Mode............................................................................................................15
e) Format..................................................................................................................... 17
4.2. Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................18
4.3. Updating the software and the configurations.........................................................19
a) Updating using FTP................................................................................................19
b) Updating via XModem ............................................................................................ 20
4.4. Connecting the connectors ...................................................................................... 23
• Twisted pair connections (RJ45) ......................................................................23
• ISDN Connector ............................................................................................... 23
• WAN Connector...............................................................................................23
• AUX port connections......................................................................................24
4.5. Technical Specifications.......................................................................................... 25
4.6. Installing PMC Cards.............................................................................................. 26
TELDAT S.A. reserves the right to make changes and improvements in the appropriate
features of the ATLAS250 in either software or hardware, modifying the specifications
of this manual without prior notice.
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1. Introduction
The Atlas250 is a device developed by TELDAT designed to adapt to most habitual teleprocess
networks scenarios: corporate, SME and personal environments (SOHO).
Through its WAN-LAN connections, this device provides router IP functions, supporting OSPF and
other dynamic routing protocols. The Atlas250 also presents a wide variety of connection possibilities
in SNA environments, from LLC2 and SDLC to QLLC conversion, that allow direct interconnection
of an Atlas250 to a local network without requiring a communication card in the server, and includes
SNA transport over IP networks through Data Link Switching (DLSw). This option permits the
transport network architecture to be standardized for TCP/IP.
As regards interfaces with public or private Wide Area Network (WAN), the Atlas250 permits access
to the Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) through a basic access through D and/or B channel.
In addition to the direct X.25 option, the possibility of FRAME-RELAY or PPP connections up to
speeds of 2 Mbps has been added.
The basic configuration consists of two LAN interfaces and three serial WAN interfaces and an ISDN
access. This can be amplified through the insertion of cards, both in Teldat format as well as in PMC
format (PCI Mezzanine Card), which can support encryption, voice over IP (VoIP), xDSL, etc.
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Atlas
Teldat
ISDN
Public
Networks
FR/PPP/X25
Eth 10/100
Server
Printer
Server
Eth 10/100
Figure 1. User scenario example in teleprocess tasks
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Atlas
Teldat
ISDN
Public
Networks
FR/PPP/X25
Eth 10/100
Server
Printer
PSTN
FXSFXOFXS
Figure 2. User scenario example with VoIP
1.1. Recycling and the Environment
Please do not under any circumstances throw away any Atlas250 with normal domestic waste. Ask
your local town hall for information on how to correctly dispose of them so protecting the
environment against e-waste. Always respect the current laws regarding waste material.
Anyone found violating the environmental laws will be subject to fines and any additional steps
established by law.
All the packing materials i.e. the cardboard box, plastic and any other packaging together with the
pieces making up an Atlas250 must be recycled complying with the current active laws regarding
recycling materials.
The above symbol with a cross over the rubbish container can be seen on the device. This means that
when a device reaches the end of its life, it must be taken to the official recycling/disposal centers
where it must be disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner and separate from normal
domestic waste.
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2. Installation
The Atlas250 multimedia router is designed to be both a desktop and a rack device. In either case, in
order to accomplish correct installation, please follow the recommendations given below:
BEFORE CONNECTING THE DEVICE PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
2.1. General installation conditions
Workplace Conditions
Bear in mind the following recommendations:
1. Excessive cold and heat should be avoided, as should humidity and dust. Direct
exposure to sunlight should be avoided as well as other heat sources. The device should
not be placed amongst papers, magazines or other elements that could hinder natural air
circulation.
2. The device should not be placed very close to strong electromagnetic fields such as
speakers, engines, etc.
3. Knocks and/or strong vibrations should be avoided during transport, operation and
storage.
Power supply
The Atlas250 communications device does not require special conditions as regards voltage stability
or protection against power malfunctions as it is already protected.
To avoid electric shocks, residual current circulation and other unwanted effects, also affecting data
communications, the following is recommended:
• It is highly recommended that all interconnected data devices be plugged to THE
SAME GROUNDED POWER OUTLET, which should at the same time be of good
quality (lower than 10ohms).
• Whether the workplace is provided with an uninterrupted power supply system
(UPS), regulated supply or it is independent from the rest (such as lighting, etc.); it
is highly recommended that all data devices should be connected to the same power
source. This will avoid operating and premature aging problems of drivers and
other components.
WARNING: Electric supply current, telephone and communication cables are dangerous. To
prevent electric shock while installing, moving or opening the device covers, cables should
be disconnected and connected as follows.
To connect the Atlas250
To disconnect the Atlas250
• Make sure that the device power supply
switch is OFF
• Switch off the device.
• Connect all the data cables. • Disconnect the power supply cable
• Connect the power supply cable. • Disconnect the data cables.
• Switch on the device.
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2.2. Connection
a) LAN Ethernet connection
The LAN interface has two female RJ45 connectors in order to connect to the Ethernet 10BaseT /
100BaseT networks through shielded twisted pairs (STP) or unshielded (UTP) cables. These cables
are not supplied with the equipment; please consult your supplier with regard to this.
Depending on the design of the Network, the connection is carried out through a HUB or directly to
another terminal device Ethernet interface through a crossover cable (please consult your supplier for
information on crossover Ethernet cables).
b) WAN or external modem connection
The DTE/DCE multistandard serial interfaces have a DB25 female connector in order to connect to an
external modem or for connection to X.25, Frame Relay networks, etc.
Depending on the type of connection established, a different type of cable will be needed. This cable
can be supplied by Teldat if you wish.
On the underside on the device, there is a flap providing access to the sockets in order to insert the
V.24 DTE/DCE, V.35 DTE/DCE, and X.21 DTE/DCE drivers. These drivers are not multi-
purpose. The configuration for the operation mode is carried out by inverting the position of the
driver (this appears labeled as “T” indicating that this acts as terminal, and “M” indicating modem
functions). The operation mode is that indicated by the label closest to the connector.
La The default configuration for the drivers (on leaving the factory) is indicated on a
label located on the underside of the device, close to the drivers access flap.
In the below figure you can see a given drivers configuration. WAN 1 operates in DCE mode and
WAN 2 in DTE mode.
WAN 2 WAN 1
T
M
T
M
Figure 3. Situation of the drivers depending on operating mode
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c) ISDN Connection
The ISDN interface presents an RJ45 female connector to connector the 4-wire S bus coming from the
ISDN network terminator (NT1 or TR1).
You can use a flat cable with RJ45 male connectors, provided with the device for connection purposes.
Passive-Bus terminal resistances
The Atlas250 routers have a pushbutton (labeled as “TERM”) in order to connect the BUS-S
termination resistances. The placing of these terminal resistances in the correct position is important
as contrariwise this can lead to errors in data (or voice), particularly if the “S” bus line is long. On
leaving the factory, the pushbutton, by default, is in the “ON” position.
• The only or last terminal in the ISDN “S” bus
The “TERM” pushbutton must be in the ON position if the router is the only element connected
to the network terminal (NT1, TR1, etc) or is in the last position on the ISDN “S” bus.
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Atlas
Teldat
NT1 / TR1
S interface
(4 wires)
ISDN
U interface
(2 wires)
Figure 4. Location as the only or last terminal
• Intermediate position in the ISDN “S” bus
The “TERM” pushbutton must be in the OFF position if the router occupies an intermediate
position in the ISDN “S” bus.
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Atlas
Teldat
NT1 / TR1
S interface
(4 wires)
ISDN
U interface
(2 wires)
Figure 5. Location in an intermediate position in the bus
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d) Connecting for configuration
The Atlas250 routers have a DB-9 female connector on the rear panel referred to as “AUX” which
provides access to the device local console for configuration and monitoring purposes. In order to use
this, you must connect the “AUX” port to an asynchronous terminal (or to a PC with terminal
emulation).
COM
To prevent electric shock,
do not remove cover.
CAUTION!
100-240 V~;1-0.5 A
47-63 Hz
∼
AC INPUT
WAN 1 AUX.
SLOT 1
Computer
Figure 6. Connection for configuration/monitoring via console
Configuration for the terminal must be:
- Speed: 9600 bps
- Eight data bits
- No parity bit
- One stop bit
- No type of flow control
Also expressed as 9600 8N1. The connection to the configuration port can be carried out with DB-9
female-DB-9 male cable provided with the equipment. In cases where the asynchronous terminal has
DB25 connectors, you must use an additional DB9F-DB25F adapter (not included with the
equipment).
This assembly can also be used to update the device code. For further information, please consult
section 4.3 “Updating the software and the configurations”.
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2.3. Installation in a rack
In order to install the Atlas250 router in a 19-inch rack, you require two plastic strips as can be seen in
the figure. The strips and the associated screws are not included in the basic packet and need to be
acquired separately.
Both strips are attached to the device through four screws, two at each side, as shown in the figure.
Figure 7. Attaching the strips
The spaces for the screws in the Atlas250 router leave the factory protected by covers. These can be
removed by using a sharp tool (such as a small flat screwdriver). We recommend removing the upper
cover in order to carry this out more easily.
Figure 8. Device with the strips
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2.4. Switching on the device
Once the device has been installed in the workplace following the steps previously given, you can
switch on the device. Once this has been carried out, a process of auto-test and initialization,
explained below, takes place.
Firstly, the device carries out a brief auto-test where it checks that the startup program is correct and a
brief detection and initialization of the SDRAM present in the device. With each step taken, a LED
lights up in yellow beginning with the S LED. If any problems are detected the process stops and the
S LED flashes in red. Once this process has completed, the console is available and begins to display
data.
Once the booting process has terminated, an auto-test and auto-detection test of the motherboard
hardware takes place. Firstly all the device LEDs light up in yellow followed by red and lastly in
green. This simplifies the operations visual checking procedure. Subsequently, for each tested
internal element, a device LED lights up in yellow beginning with the S LED. If the test is successful
the LED remains green. If any malfunctions are detected, the corresponding LED remains lit up in red
and once the auto-test has completed, depending on the problem, the device resets and repeats the
process or permits you to operate through the console in order to resolve the problem.
Initializing the device, all the LEDs switch off and the routing application code is decompressed.
During this process the B1 LED flashes in green and the console displays both the dots and the blocks
of the decompressed code.
Once the decompression process has terminated the application executes. The configuration, if found,
is read and the device prompt or an access login is displayed. At this point, if everything has gone
smoothly, the S LED is lit up in green. An example of what is displayed on the console can be found
in section 3.2.a.
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