FrameStart™ FSM
May 2002
34-00299.E
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Manual Reorder # 34 -00299.E
May 2002
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in the pro duc t war ran ty. Ve ri link has ma de re aso nab le effo rts to ver ify th at th e info rm atio n contained herein is accurate, but Verilink assumes no responsibility for its use or for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties that may result. The customer is solely
responsible for verifying the suitability of Verilink’s products for its use. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Warranty Verilink's product w arranty is inc luded at the back of this document. FCC Requirements This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. O per atio n of t his e qui pme nt in a r es ide ntia l are a is li kely to ca use ha rm ful in ter fere nce in
which case the user is required to correct the interference at his own expense. This device must
also a ccept any i nterferen ce received , including interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING: For use only with a certified Class 2 power supply. See Power Source in
Appendix A, Specifications.
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On the rear or bottom of the unit is a
label that contains the FCC registration number and other information. If requested, provide this
information to the telephone company.
1 All direct connections to the network lines must be made using standard plugs and jacks
(compliant with Part 68). The table below presents a list of applicable registration jack
USOCs, facility interface codes (FICs), and service order codes (SOCs). These are required
when ordering service from the telco.
Port ID REN/SOC FIC USOC
1.544 Mbps SF
1.544 Mbps SF, B8ZS
1.544 Mbps ANSI ESF
1.544 Mbps ANSI ESF, B8ZS
2 If the unit appears to be malfunctioning, it should be disconnected from the network lines
until the source of trouble is determined to be your equipment or the telephone line. If your
equipment needs repair, it should not be reconnected until it is repaired.
6.0F 04DU9-BN
RJ-48C jack
04DU9-DN
04DU9-1KN
04DU9 -1SN
3 The unit has been designed to prevent harm to the network. If the telephone company finds
that the equipment is exceeding tolerable parameters, it can temporarily disconnect service.
In this case, the telephone company will give you advance notice, if possible.
4 No cust omer is author ized to repair this eq uipmen t, rega rdles s of wa rranty statu s.
5 If the telephone company alters its equipment in a manner that will affect the use of this
device, it must give you warning so that you have the opportunity for uninterrupted service.
You will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
6 If the equipment malfunctions, all repairs should be performed by our company or an
authorized agent. It is the responsibility of users requiring service to report the need for
service to our company or to one of our authorized agents.
Canadian Emissions Requirements
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques (de la class A) prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage
radioélectrique edic té par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
Safety P recauti ons When handling this equipment, follow these basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of elec-
tric shock and injury:
• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product and in the manual.
• Unplug the hardware from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a slightly damp cloth for cleaning.
• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. It may fall, causing seri ous damage to
the product.
• Slots in the unit are provided for ventilation to protect it from overheating. These openings must not
be blocked or covered. Never place this product near a radiator or heat register.
• This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label
and manual. If you are unsure of the type of power supply you are using, consult your dealer or local
power company.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord interferes
with the free movement of people.
• Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in fire or electric shock.
• Never push objects of any kind into the unit. They may touch dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on this equipment.
• Unplug the equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
• When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
• If liquid has been spilled into the product.
• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the product has been dropped or if the housing has been damaged.
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Table of Contents
Preface
About th i s Ma n u al ....... .. ... ......... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... ......... .. .................... ix
Manual Organization ...................................................................................................................... ix
Typographic Conventions ................................................................................................................x
Customer Service and Technical Support ................................................ ............. ......................... .........x
Support from Your Network Supplier ..............................................................................................x
Support from Verilink ........ ............. ................................................. ............ ............. .......................x
Telephone ..................................................................................................................................x
E-mail ...................................................................................................................................... xi
Intern et ..... ......... ....... ......... ......... ......... ....... ......... ......... ......... ....... ......... ......... ......... ................. xi
Returning a Unit to Verilink ................................................................................................................. xi
Chapter 1 About the FrameStart FSM
About FrameStart Technology ........................................................................................................... 1-1
FSM Ov er v i ew a n d Adv a n t ag es ...... ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ........... 1-2
Features Summary .............................................................................................................................. 1-2
Front Panel .......................................................................................................................................... 1-3
Rear Panel Connections . ..................................................................................................................... 1-5
Supervisory Port ........................................................................................................................... 1-5
10/100 Ethernet ..................................................... ............ ............. ............ ............. ..................... 1-6
Ethernet LED Indicators ........................................................................................................1-6
Serial Interface ............................................................................................................................. 1-6
Network Interface ......................................................................................................................... 1-6
Power Connection ........................................................................................................................ 1-7
Power Failure ......................................................................................................................... 1-8
Chapter 2 Installation
Unpacking and Inspection .................................................................................................................. 2-1
Supplied Materials ........ ............ .......................... ............ ......................... ............. .............................. 2-1
Installation Wizard .............................................................................................................................. 2-2
Chapter 3 Web Server Interface
Web Server Inte r face Acce ss .. ... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ............... 3-1
Layout of Interface Screens ......................................................................................................... 3-2
Unit Screen ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ........................... 3-2
Interfaces ........... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ............................. 3-4
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Network Screen ............................................................................................................................ 3-4
Error Status and Alarm Thresholds Table ............................................................................. 3-6
Serial Screen ................................................................................................................................. 3-9
Current Pin Status ................................................................................................................ 3-13
DTR Alarm Control and Status Table ................................................................................. 3-13
10/100 Ethernet (IP Servic e Details) Screen .............. ................................................. ............ ... 3-13
Supervisory Screen ..................................................................................................................... 3-15
Current Pin Status ................................................................................................................ 3-16
DTR Alarm Control and Status Table ................................................................................. 3-16
Services Screen ................................................................................................................................. 3-16
Service Detai ls Screen ........... .. ......... .. ......... ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ........... 3-17
Interface Deta i l s But t o n ............. .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... ..3-18
Type Details Button .............................................................................................................3-18
Channel Tabl e D et a i ls S creen ...... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... ......... .. ....... 3-18
Frame Relay Service Details Screen .......................................................................................... 3-19
PPP Service Details Screen ........................................................................................................3-25
Param e t ers T o N eg o t i a t e .... ... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... .... 3- 27
PPP Sta t i sti c s .... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ......... ... ............. 3-28
PAP Table ............................................................................................................................ 3-29
CHAP Table ........................................................................................................................ 3-30
10/100 Ethernet (IP Servic es) Screen ........ .................................... ............ ............. ...................3-31
Applic ations ........ ....... ......... ......... ......... ....... ......... ......... ......... ...... ......... ......... ......... ......................... 3-31
Endpoint Table Screen ............................................................................................................... 3-32
Endpoint Details Screen ...................................................................................................... 3-32
Endpoint Service Details Screen ......................................................................................... 3-35
DLCI Details Screen ............................................................................................................3-35
SNMP D et a i l s Scr een . .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ...........3-40
Diagnostics Screen ........ ......................... .................................................................................... 3-41
Test Details Screens .............................................................................................................3-42
Trap L og S c r een ...... ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ................ 3-45
Utilities ............................................................................................................................................. 3-46
Software Upgrade ....................................................................................................................... 3-46
Password ....................................................................................................................................3-47
Log Out ...................................................................................................................................... 3-48
In-ban d Management ..... ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. .........3-48
Use of Connected Local Router ........................................................................................... 3-49
Chapter 4 VT100 Interface
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Acces si n g th e V T 1 0 0 In t er f a ce . ......... ... ......... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ........... 4-1
Screen Co mpone n ts ...... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ........... 4-1
Cursor Co n t ro l s .......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ............. 4-2
Field Types ...................................................................................................................................4-2
Menu Structure ............................................................................................................................. 4-3
System Screen .....................................................................................................................................4-4
Mainte n ance Re se t .................. .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ........... 4-5
Save and Restart ........................................................................................................................... 4-6
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Interfaces Scr e en ........ .. ......... .. ......... ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... ...................... 4-6
Network Config Screen ................................................................................................................4-7
Error Status and Alarm Thresholds Table ............................................................................. 4-8
Performance Screens ........................................................................................................... 4-10
Serial Screen ...............................................................................................................................4-11
Current Pin Status ................................................................................................................ 4-15
Ethernet (IP Details) Screen .......................................................................................................4-15
Supervisory Configuration Screen ............................................................................................. 4-16
Current Pin Status ................................................................................................................ 4-17
Service Table Screen ........................................................................................................................4-17
Channel Tabl e D et a i ls S creen ...... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... ......... .. ....... 4-18
Frame Relay Service Details Screen .......................................................................................... 4-19
PPP Service Details Screen ........................................................................................................4-24
Param e t ers to N eg o t iate .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. .. 4-26
PPP Sta t i sti c s .... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ......... ... ............. 4-27
PAP Table ............................................................................................................................ 4-28
CHAP Table and Details Screens ........................................................................................ 4-29
IP Serv i ce D et ai l s Screen ............... ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ......... ....... 4-29
Applic ations ........ ....... ......... ......... ......... ....... ......... ......... ......... ...... ......... ......... ......... ......................... 4-29
Endpoint Table Screen ............................................................................................................... 4-29
Endpoint Details Screen ...................................................................................................... 4-30
Endpoint Service Details Screen ......................................................................................... 4-32
DLCI Details Screen ............................................................................................................4-32
DLCI Table Screen ..............................................................................................................4-37
SNMP D et a i l s Scr een . .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ...........4-37
Diagnostics Screen ........ ......................... .................................................................................... 4-38
Test Details Screens .............................................................................................................4-39
Trap L og S c r een ...... ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ................ 4-43
Chapter 5 Front Panel LCD Interface
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 5-1
Description of Front Panel ...........................................................................................................5-1
LCD Fro n t Pan e l O p er at i o n .... ... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... ......... .. ......... ... ............... 5-3
Password ...................................................................................................................................... 5-3
Interface Conventions .................................................................................................................. 5-4
Menu Title ............................................................................................................................. 5-4
Menu Element ........................................................................................................................ 5-4
Information E l ement .............. .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......5-4
Cursor .................................................................................................................................... 5-5
Main M e n u ... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ......... ... ......... .. ...................... 5-5
Alarms Menu ................................................................................................................................ 5-5
Network Alarm Status Menu ................................................................................................. 5-6
Performance Menu ....................................................................................................................... 5-7
Mainte n ance Me n u ..... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ............... 5-8
Network Maintenance Menu ................................................................................................. 5-9
Serial Maintenance Menu .................................................................................................... 5-10
Configuration Menu ................................................................................................................... 5-11
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TCP/I P C o n fi g u ra t i o n M en u ... .. ......... ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. .. 5-11
Network Configuration Menu ............................................................................................. 5-13
Serial Configuration Menu .................................................................................................. 5-14
Supervisory Configuration Menu ........................................................................................ 5-17
Utiliti es Menu .... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ......... ... ......... ............. 5-18
Mainte n ance Re se t ............ .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... 5-18
Set Pass w o rd . ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... 5-18
Log Out Menu ............................................................................................................................ 5-19
Appendix A Specifications
Network Interface ........................................................................................................................ A-1
Serial Interface ............................................................................................................................ A-1
Management Interfaces ...............................................................................................................A-1
10/100 Ethernet ................ ................................................. ............ ............. ............ ............... A-1
Supervisory Port ................................................................................................................... A-2
Diagnostics .................................................................................................................................. A-2
Alarm s ........ ........... ......... ........... ............ ........... ......... ........... ........... ............ ......... ....................... A-2
Power ........ .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ................... A-2
Mechanical .................................................................................................................................. A-2
Enviro nmental ... ............. .............. .................... ............. ..................... ............. ........... ................. A-2
Frame Relay Statistics Collected in 96 15-minute Intervals ....................................................... A-4
Industry Listings ................................................................................................................................ A-4
Ordering Information .........................................................................................................................A-5
Optional Equipment .................................................................................................................... A-5
Connector Pin Assignments ............................................................................................................... A-6
Serial Interface Pin Assignments, DTE Mode (Packet Use Only) ............................................. A-6
Serial Interface Pin Assignments, DCE Mode ........................................................................... A-7
Ethernet Connection Pin Assignments ........................................................................................ A-8
Network Interface Pin Assignments ............................................................................................ A-8
Seria l Port Interf a c e Pi n As s i g n me n t s ... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... ......... .. ......... .. ........ A-8
Supervisory Port Pin Assignments .............................................................................................. A-9
Appendix B SNMP Agent
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................B-1
SNMP Co n f i g u rat i o n P aramete rs .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. .............B-1
SNMP MIBs ......... ... .. ......... ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... ........................B-1
SNMP T ra p Co n fi g u r at i o n ... .. ... ......... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... ......... ...........B-2
Generic MIB Loading Instructions .....................................................................................................B-2
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REFACE
This reference guide for the Verilink FrameStart FSM integrated access
device (I
cabling. I t is not a users guide containing step-by-step procedures. This
manual is designed to be used as a reference regarding commands, interface
ports, configuration parameters, and other information specific to your FSM
unit.
Manual Organization
The chapters and appendices in this manual are arranged for quick reference
when you need it. You do not have to read previous chapters to understand
the subsequent chapters. Appendices are designed to complement the main
chapters.
• Chapter 1, “About the FrameStart FSM” – This chapter describes product
features and capabilities.
• Chapter 2, “Installation”– This chapter describes unit port conne ctions and
powering informatio n.
• Chapter 3, “Web Server Interface ” – This chapter describes the menu
screens and configuration parameters accessed through the Web Server
interface.
• Chapter 4, “VT100 Interfac e” − This chapter descri bes the menu scre ens and
configuration parameters accessed through the VT100 interface.
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AD) describes unit features and specifications, configuration, and
• Chapter 5, “Front Panel LCD Interface” − This chapter describes how t o
configure your unit using the front panel.
• Appendix A, “Specifications”– This appendix defines the specifi cations for
the FrameStart FSM. In addition, this section provides ordering information
and all the connector pin assignments for the interfaces on the back of the
FSM unit.
• Appendix B, “SNMP Agent”− This appendix defines which MIBs
(Managem ent In formation Base files ) are su ppo r te d by the FrameStart FSM
SNMP agent. In addition, instructions are provided for loading these MIB
files into most SNMP management stations.
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Typog ra phic Conve ntions
The following table lists the conventions that are used throughout this guide.
Convention Description
A Notice calls attentions to important features or instructions.
A Caution alerts you to serious risk of data loss or other results
that may cause you or the unit trouble if the warning is not
heeded.
A Warning alerts you to the risk of serious damage to the unit
or injury and possible death to the end user.
Customer Service and Technical Support
Verilink provides easy access to customer support information through a
variety of servi ces. This section descri bes these services.
Support from Your Network Supplier
If assistance is required, contact your network supplier. Many suppliers are
authorized Verilink service partners who are qualified to provide a variety of
services, including network planning, installation, hardware maintenance,
application training, and support services. When you contact your network
supplier for assistance, have the following information ready:
• Diagnostic error messages
• A list of system hardware and softwar e, including revision levels
• Details about recent con fi guration changes, if applicable
Support from Verilink
If you are unable to receive support from your network supplier or want to
contact us directly, Verilink offers worldwide customer support by telephone,
e-mail, and through Verilink’s Internet Web site.
Telephone
Customer support is available by telephone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To
speak directly with a Verilink customer service representative, you may dial
one of the following numbers:
•Sales and Marketing: 800-VERILINK (837-4546)
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•Technical Support: 800-285-2755 (toll-fre e)
256-327-2255 (local)
You can request sales and marketing information or pose a technical support
question about your Verilink product by contacting us at the e-mail addresses
provided below. Verilink will respond to e-mailed requests for support during
regular business hours (8–5 CST, Monday–Friday).
•Sales and Marketing: info@verilink.com
•Technical Support: support@verilink.com
Internet
Visit Verilink’s Web site to access the latest Verilink product information,
technical publications, news releases, contact information, and more:
If this reference manual is revised to reflect code changes or other updates,
the most recent version will be posted to the Verilink Web site.
Returning a Unit to Verilink
If for any reason you must return your Verilink product, it must be returned
with the shipping prepaid, and pac kaged t o the be st commer cial st andard fo r
electronic equipment. Verilink will pay shipping charges for delivery on
return. You are responsible for mode and cost of shipment to Verilink.
http://www.verilink.com
You must have a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number marked on
the shipping package. To obtain an RMA number, call Customer Service at
800-926-0085, extension 2282 or 2232. Products sent to Verilink without
RMA numbers will be returned to the sender unopened, at the sender’s
expense.
When calling Verilink for an RMA number, please have the following
information available:
• Model number and serial number for each unit
• Reason for return and symptoms of problem
• Purchase order number to cover charges for out-of-warranty items
• Name and phone number of per son we can conta ct i f we have quest ions about
the unit(s)
The address for you to use when returning a unit to Verilink will be provided
when the RMA is issued. The standard delivery method for return shipments
is Standard Ground for domestic returns and International Economy for
international returns (unless otherwise specified).
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BOUT THE
Frame relay's low-cost, high connectivity, and efficient throughput advantages
can be realized only when networks are installed and performing properly.
Verilink's FrameStart™ FSM
DSU/CSU that targets customer premise applications using public frame relay
or private line services over a T1 facility. The FrameStart FSM operates at
fractional T 1 rates up t o full T 1 carrier serv ice. In add ition, the FSM oper ates
as a traditional DSU/CSU over T1/FT1 facilities.
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RAMESTART
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is a full-f eatured, SNMP-m anaged T1
FSM
About FrameStart Technology
The FSM’s FrameStart technology ensures that frame relay service is
operational prior to installation and connection to other equipment.
FrameStart’s integral frame relay circuit installation and diagnostic tools help
reduce equipment and installation costs, simplify configuration setup, and
alleviate frame relay connection uncertainties − all in one unit.
Verilink’s FSM supports both FrameStart Install mode and FrameStart
Monitor mode as well as Layer 2 statistics gathering and diagnostic
capabilities that maximize network availability and manage the growth of the
network.
FrameSta rt Ins tall e nables step-by-step validation of network operations and
requires no data terminal equipment such as routers or FRADs. If a DTE
device is connected, operation is halted to perform installation diagnostics.
With FrameStart Install, you have the power to perform advanced tests that
include the following:
• Local Mana gement Interface (L MI) Sourcing
• End-to-end Integrity
• PVC Dela y T est ing
• Network Receive Level
FrameSta rt Monito r com plements F rameSt art Instal l to moni tor real-t ime
network conditions nonintrusively when connected to real-world applications.
FrameStart Monitor diagnostics maintain and manage the activity of the frame
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relay network from the host FrameStart unit. FrameStart Monitor also
performs the following:
• LMI Monitoring
• LMI Auto-Sourcing
• SOS Mode
• New Circuit Installation
FSM Overview and Advantages
Managed FrameStart is an innovative, highly intelligent, software-based WAN
access device optimized for frame relay access. The FSM provides network
managers with all the tools necessary to monitor and troubleshoot frame relay
transport systems. In addition, FSM products deliver valuable tools for the
following:
• Measuring and reporting performance
• Verifying Service Level Ag reement s (SLAs)
• Managing network resources to ensure optimum performance
• Analyzing trends to aid in network planning
• Managing Web browser and/or in-band/out-of-band SNMP
FSM advantages include the following:
• Controls re curring frame rel ay acces s costs − FSM products quickly pay for
themselves by allowing enterprises and service providers to optimize the
use of valuable bandwidth
• Ensures a higher level of service − FSM acts as an expert frame re lay
Service Level Advisor for service providers and users.
• Introduces new value-added offerings − FSM is a stepping stone to a new
series of access services.
• Lowers facility costs − FSM's easy installation and configuration cut down
on maintenance and sparing costs.
The FSM can be deployed with the Verilink’s FST and FSD products to offer
the lowest cost circuit management solution in the market. FrameStart reduces
the time required to install and configure PVCs, and monitors the reliability of
virtual circuits in a frame-relay network. The FSM can also be deployed with
FSMs at all sites to provide SLA monitoring and real-time delay
measurem ents acro ss a fram e relay n etwork.
Features Summary
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The FrameStart FSM is a single, standards-based frame relay monitoring
solution that provides the following features:
• A Powerful Core Architecture:
• 10/100Base-T Ethernet port for Management
• Software-configurable Serial port for RS 232, EIA 530, or V.35
• PowerPC ™ platfo rm with 16 MBy tes RA M
• Asynchronous Supervisory port for local management via VT100
• A Suite of Perform ance Monitori ng Tools:
• Monitoring capability for up to 128 virtual circuits (Data Link
Connection Identifiers, or DLCIs)
• T1 performance monitoring, including complete diagnostic capabilities
and test modes
• Service Level Agreement (SLA) monitoring and management
• Committed Information Rate (CIR) enforcement per DLCI
• Programmable alarm thresholds
• Management Interfaces:
• WANsight − an innovative, embedded Web-based user interface for
remote configuration and real-time reporting via Web browser
(Verilink recommends Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher) that
decreases installation and configuration time for service employees,
simplifies troubleshooting and fault isolation of network problems, and
optimizes management of both TDM and frame-based services
Front Panel
• VT100 or TELNET
• Local Supervisory port
• Ethernet port for Management
• Liquid crystal display (LCD)
• Frame Relay Aware:
• Supports leased-line and frame relay services
• Layer 2 end-to-end visibility and control
The front panel of the FrameStart FSM provides three user-activated input
control buttons, four LED status indicators, and a 2-line, 16-character LCD
that provides access to unit configuration, diagnostics, and utilities.
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Front Panel of Frame Start FSM
The front panel LED status indicators are defined in the table below:
Indicator Description
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SERIAL
This indicator is off (not illuminated) when the port has not
been configured.
The indicator lights green when the T1 link is up and all
configured protocol s ervices are es tablish ed.
The indicator lights red if the T1 link is down and the
configured protocol is not e stablished.
The indicator lights ambe r
if the T1 link is up and at least one
configured protocol is not e stablished.
DTR Alarm Enabled:
This indicator is off (not illuminated) when the port has not
been configured.
The indicator lights green when DTR is active and the
configured protocol is establishe d.
The indicator lights red when DTR is not active and the
configured protocol is not e stablished.
The indicator lights ambe r when D T R is not active or the
configured protocol is not e stablished.
DTR Alarm Disabled:
This indicator is off (not illuminated) when the port has not
been configured.
The indicator lights green when the config ure d pr otocol is
established.
The indicator lights red when the con figur ed proto c ol is not
established.
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ALARM
POWER
This indicator lights red if an alarm condition exists
The indicator lights ambe r if a “yellow” alarm conditio n exists.
This indicator lights green when power is applied to the unit.
The indicator lights ambe r in test m odes (Port looped or BERT
active).
The user-activated input control buttons used to access and set configuration
and control options from the LCD menus are defined in the table below:
Button Description
EXIT
SCROLL
SELECT
The EXIT button allows exiting a menu option w hich then places the
unit in the next higher level in the menu hierarchy. If the user is in the
process of editing an option, pressing the
without saving any changes. If in the main menu, pres sing
off the unit.
The SCROLL button allows the user to review the available options for
a given level in the menu hierarchy or to scroll through po ssible
settings for a parameter. The
alphanumerical values, where applicable, by scrolling incrementally
through digits 0–9 or lette rs A–Z and a–z .
The SELECT button allows the user to select the currently displayed
option or value for a given fie ld, and is also us ed to e nter an “ edit”
mode for parameters that require user-specified input. Additionally, the
SELECT button is used to confirm certain actions or settings.
Rear Panel Connections
The rear panel of the Fram eStart FS M has five conne ctors − POWER,
SUPERVISO RY PORT, 10/100 ETHERNET, SERIAL INTERFACE, and NET −
as shown in Figure 1.2. Each of these connectors is described in the
paragraphs below.
Figure 1.2
FrameStart FSM Rear Panel
EXIT button exits that screen
EXIT logs
SCROLL button is also used to set
Supervisory Port
The SUPERVISORY PORT on the F rameS tart FSM is a DB-9 femal e DCE
connector configured for 8 bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit. Bit rates are
configured through the Web server interface (see Supervisory Screen on
page 3-15) or VT 100 interface (see Supervisory Configuration Screen on
page 4-16). The Supervisory port speed can be set to 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600,
19200, 38400, 57600, or 115200 bps. The initial default rate of the
Supervisory port is 19200 bps.
On power-up, the Supervisory port sends out diagnostic messages at the bit
rate of 115.2 kbps until the Supervisory service acquires the Supervisory port.
These diagnostic messages can disrupt the connected device; however you can
configure the unit to disable their transmission.
About the FrameStart FSM 1-5
10/100 Ethernet
Serial Interface
NOTICE: For information on pinout assignments for this connector, refer to
Supervisory Port Pin Assignments on page A-9. See Ordering
Information on page A-5 for information on cables for this connector.
The FrameStart FSM provides one 10/100 ETHERNET interface. This interface
is an eight-pin modular jack that complies with standard twisted-pair,
10/100Base-T requirements. The 10/100Base-T cable is supplied by the end
user. Refer to Ethernet Connection Pin Assignments on page A-8 for pin
assignments and cable descriptions.
Ethernet LED Indicators
There are two unlabeled indicator LEDs on either side of the
10/100 ETHERNET jack. The LED on the left side of the jack pulses amber to
indicate da ta activ ity (eith er trans mit or re ceive). The L ED on th e righ t side of
the jack lights green to indicate that the link layer is operational.
The SERIAL INTERFACE located on the rear of the unit is a multi-protocol
interface presented physically as a DB-25 connection. The protocols supported
by this in terface are RS-232, EIA-530, and V.35. Cables that adapt the DB-25
interface to the 34-pin V.35 interface are available. These cables are optional
equipment and their part numbers are listed in Optional Equipment on
page A-5. There are also DB-25 to DB-25 cables available if your installation
needs req uire them . See Ordering Information on page A-5 for details. Pin
assignmen ts for the Serial i nterface a re listed in Serial Port Interface Pin
Assignments on page A-8.
CAUTION: FCC rules require that interconnecting cables carrying high-speed
Network Interface
Labeled on the rear panel of the FrameStart FSM as NET, this interface
connection is a standard RJ-48C, 8 - pin modular jack that contains an
automatic line build out (ALBO) allowing the unit to be located a substantial
distance away from the telco network interface with a receive signal level to
−27 dB. To view the pinout assignments for this connection, refer to Network
Interface Pin Assignments on page A-8.
The Network interface transmit LBO level should be set as instructed under
Line Build-Out (Long Haul) on page 3-5. Maximum suggested cable lengths
for the connection from the unit to the network are listed in the table below.
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data be shielded appropriately to minimize radio frequency
interference.
Calculations are based on a cable temperature of 70 °F, 0.083 µF /mile
capacitance, a 27-dB loss, and a 100-Ω, non-loaded, twisted-pair cable.
Cable Type
26-gauge PIC 6.8 4,400
24-gauge PIC 5.4 5,500
22-gauge PIC 4.2 7,100
19-gauge PIC 3.0 10,000
(PIC - Plastic Insulated Cable)
CAUTION: In accordance with FCC Rules, Part 68.218(b), you must notify the
Power Connection
The POWER port is an eight-pin circular mini-DIN connector that connects
the autoranging 100–240 VAC external power supply to the unit. The FSM is
intended to be used with a UL Listed/CSA Certified Class 2 power supply
with a minimum output rating of 4.0 A at +5 VDC. The unit has no power
switch.
Figure 1.3
Loss per 1000 ft
(dB)
telephone company prior to disconnecting this product.
FSM Power Supply Unit
Max Cable Len gth
(ft)
When power is applied to the unit, the front panel indicators flash for
approximately 10 to 15 seconds as the unit initializes. The green
POWER
LED on the front panel will remain illuminated as long as the unit receives
power. This LED turns amber when the unit is in test mode.
CAUTION: Always plug the external power supply into a grounded power outlet.
About the FrameStart FSM 1-7
NOTICE: Per UL 1950 and CSA 950 Clause 1.7.2, if the power supply cord is
intended to serve as a disconnect device, an easily accessible socket
must be installed near the equipment.
Power Failure
If the indicator does not illuminate, check the power connections and the
primary AC circuit breaker.
The FrameStart FSM provides non-volatile memory retention of the unit
configuration in case of a power failure. This feature allows the unit to
automatically restore normal service following a power loss and retain
pre-existing time and date information.
NOTICE: Configuration parameters have not been stored into non-volatile
memory until the Mode LED is green.
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This chapter describes the contents of your FSM shipment and provides
information on connecting and installing the unit.
The FSM uses an “Installation Wizard” to help you automatically install the
unit quickly and accurately. Procedures for using this Installation Wizard are
also described in this chapter.
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The FrameStart FSM is shipped in cardboard cartons with foam inserts for
shock and vibration protection. When your shipment arrives, inspect the
shipping container and contents, and compare all items with those listed on
the packing list.
If the contents of the shipment are incomplete or if there is mechanical
damage or defect, notify Verilink Customer Service (see page x). If the
shipping container or cushioning material is damaged, notify the carrier and
Verilink immediately and make a notation on the delivery receipt that the
container was damaged. (If possible, obtain the signature and name of the
person making delivery.) Retain the packaging material until the contents of
the shipment have been checked for completeness and the unit has been
checked b oth mech anically and elect rically.
Supplied Materials
The FrameStart FSM unit ships with the following standard items:
• External power supply
• T1 network cable
• Serial (Supervis ory) cable
• Verilink Documentation CD
Installation 2-1
For specific applications, see Optional Equipment on page A-5 for additional
cables and adapters. Contact Technical Support (see page x) for further
assistance.
Installation Wizard
The FSM can be configured and monitored through the Web Server interface,
the VT100 interface, or the Front Panel interface, but the unit must first be
configured with an IP address. You can configure the unit’s IP address using
either the LCD on the front panel (refer to the TCP/IP Configuration Menu on
page 5-11) or the Verilink Configuration Wizard, which is included on your
documentation CD.
NOTICE: You may also access the Verilink Configuration Wizard on
To configure the IP Address using the Verilink Configuration Wizard, perform
the steps listed below:
1 Using the supplied cable, connect the unit’s DB-9 Supervisory port to a
COM port on your PC. (Take note of which COM port is connected.)
Verilink’s Web site: www.verilink.com.
2 Insert the Verilink CD-ROM disc (provided with the FSM) into your PC’s
CD-ROM drive.
3 Use Windows “Explore” to view the contents of the CD and select the
folder labeled “Utilities.” In this folder will be a file named
this executable fil e is the Verilink Configuration Wizard application.
Double-click on this file to launch the program. After the program is fully
launched, you will see the following screen:
ipwiz.exe;
4 Using the Tab key to move fr om field t o fie ld, move the cursor to the “COM
Port” field. Using the Spacebar, toggle between the available options until
the correct COM port is shown (COM1, COM2, COM3 or COM4). Be sure
to choose the same COM port as the port to which the unit is connected.
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5 By default, the “Baud Rate” field will display 115200 (bits per second). For
the purpose of this installa tion, do not change the displayed baud rate from
its default. Proceed directly to the next step.
6 Using the Tab key again, move the cursor to the “IP Address” field and
enter the appropria te IP Address for the unit (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx ). If nec ess ary ,
repeat this process for the “Subnet Mask” and “Gateway Address” fields.
7 Next, move the cursor to the “Write To Unit” field and press the Enter key.
The program will prompt you to reset the unit.
8 To reset the unit, press the Reset button on the front of the FSM. The
Configuration Wizard will then automatically download the configur ation
information to the unit.
9 Note the status messages displayed at the bottom of the Configuration
Wizard screen. When the download is complete, your PC will beep and the
status message bar will displa y “Finished.”
10 Finally, move the cursor to the Exit prompt and press Enter. The
Configuration Wizard pr ogram will close.
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The FSM has an innovative, embedded Web-based user interface (WANsight)
for remote configuration and real-time reporting via Microsoft Internet
Explorer 5.0 or higher. Access to the Web server interface and how the
interface is used to configure the FSM0 unit are described in detail below.
NOTICE: Verilink recommends the use of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 5.0 or
higher because if you use other Internet browsers to access the Web
server interface, screen elements will not display as described in this
manual.
NOTICE: The material presented in this chapter follows the order listed in the
navigation bar on the left side of the Web Server interface screen.
However, because the parameters you specify in the Service Table
attach protocols to interfaces, you must configure the Service Table
first. (See Services Screen on page 3-16.) You will not be able to
allocate channels (see Channel Table Details Screen on page 3-18)
until the Service Table has been configured.
Configuration through the VT100 interface is covered in Chapter 4, and
configuration through the Front Panel interface is covered in Chapter 5.
Web Server Interface Access
You can access the Web server interface by connecting to its IP address. This
connection can be directly through the 10/100 Ethernet port, in-band via PPP
over any port, or in-band via encapsulated IP traffic on the Frame Relay
circuit.
NOTICE: Any changes to the unit’s configuration MUST be followed by a
“Submit” if there is a “Submit” key on the menu. If you change
the Service Table, you must perform a “Save and Restart.”
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To access the Web Server interface, type th e unit’s IP address in the
browser’s Address (or Location) field and press the “Enter” key.
Layout of Interface Screens
When you first access the Web Server interface, your browser will display a
screen that is divided into three frames. The upper frame forms a border
across the top of the screen; it identifies the Verilink unit in service and
provides the hardware and software revision and serial numbers under which
the unit is operating.
The area beneath the upper frame is divided into two side-by-side frames. The
frame on the left side of t his area d epicts a hierarch ical “tree” structure used
to navigate through the various interface screens. Each “branch” on the tree
guides you to more specific upper-level information about the unit and its
configuration. Note that the Interfaces, Applications, and Utilities branches do
not link to a page − these branches simply provide structure for navigation.
The frame on the right side of the screen will display the actual configuration
screen. The screen captures throughout this chapter show only the
configurat ion portio n of the screen, except in t he case of the Un it screen ,
which sh ows all t hree frames . The Un it scr een represe nts the to p of the
navigation tree.
Unit Screen
The Unit screen shown in Figure 3.1 is the first screen displayed by the
FSM’s Web Server interface. It lets you view and set specific information
about the unit in service.
Figure 3.1
Unit Screen
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The Unit screen displays the following fields:
Field Function
Object ID Display-only field used to point an SNMP agent to this ID.
Up Time Displays the amount of time the unit has be en up an d running.
Contact Stores the name of a point-of-contact for system failure.
Name Read/write field that holds the unit’s name .
Location Read/write field that hol ds the unit's location.
FrameStart ID Read/write field that holds the unit's ID that uniquely identifies the
unit, and is used in the FrameStart applica tions.
Maintenance Reset
Three Blank
Fields
Time Read/write field that holds the Unit's internal time setting in
Date Read/write field that holds the Unit's internal date setting in
Read/write fields for user-specific labels and values. Information
resides in non-vola tile memory.
standard 24-hour HH:MM:SS format.
standard MM/DD/YY format.
The Unit screen provides the following user-activated buttons:
Button Function
Submit Sets any values that have been changed. The top “Submit”
button sets any unit parameters changed in the upper section of
the screen, and the lower “Submit” button sets the real-time
clock.
Maintenance Reset Resets unit to its default TDM or Packet configuration.
Save and Restart Saves the current configuration and then restarts the unit.
Refresh Refreshes data on the current page.
Use this button to access a screen where you can perform a Maintenance
Reset (Figure 3.2). When you click on the arrow in the pull-down menu box
on the screen, you will have the option to perform a TDM, Packet, Packet 3,
or Packet 4 reset. When you select one of these options, all previous
configurations will be lost and the unit will be set back to the specified
factory default.
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Figure 3.2
Maintenance Reset Screen
NOTICE: Performing a “Maintenance Reset” or a “Save and Restart” will
terminate communications with the unit. “Refresh” after approximately
10 seconds to restore communications.
Save and Restart
Interfaces
Network Screen
Use this button to save the current configuration settings and proceed with the
restart as shown in Figure 3.3.
Figure 3.3
The FSM has the following interfaces: Network, Serial, 10/100 Ethernet, and
Superviso ry. Each of the in terfaces and thei r associated scree ns/menus are
described below.
Save and Restart Screen
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The Network screen (Figure 3.4) lets you view and make changes to the
Network interface's configuration as described below. In addition, this screen
provides a table that displays the alarm values for the Network interface.
Figure 3.4
Network Screen
Mode
Line Build-Out (Long
Haul)
DSX Level (Short
Haul)
Framing
Coding
Timing
Selects the network service type.
Values: Long Haul, Short Haul
Default: Long Haul
Sets the transmit Line Build Out (LBO) for the Long-Haul network interface.
Values: 0, −7.5, −15.0, −22.5 dB
Default: 0 dB
Specifies the DTE DSX-1 interface output level.
Values: 0−110, 111−220, 221−330, 331−440, 441−550, 551−660, >661 ft
Default: 0−110 ft
Selects the framing for the network side of the DSU/ CSU.
Values ESF, D4
Default: ESF
Sets the network side line coding.
Values: AMI, B8ZS
Default: B8ZS
Sets the timing source to synchronize the unit’s internal timing generators. In
all cases, slips are controlled to occur on frame boundaries at the Network
port when timing synchronization is lost. Choices are as follows:
Internal − The unit’s internal frequency standard is used for all timing.
Network − Timing is derived from the network recovered clock. (Most
applications use this selection.)
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Serial – Timing is derived from the Serial port recovered clock.
Zero Suppression
PRM Enable
Determines whether ones density insertion is activated after 15 zeros. This
parameter is ignored if the Coding parameter is set to “B8ZS.”
Values: Disable, Enable
Default: Disable
Lets you establish which performance messaging standard will be employed
to initiate Performance Report Message (PRM) functions. Setting this field to
“Enable” instructs the unit to use ANSI T1.403, which sends a PRM once
every second. Setting this field to “Disable” instructs the unit to use AT&T
TR54016, which provides performance reporting on request only.
Values: Disable, Enable
Default: Disable
Error Status and Alarm Thresholds Table
The unit can be programmed to generate an alarm condition based on a
specific level of performance degradation. The Network screen presents a
table that provides current error status and alarm threshold information.
Acceptable alarm thresholds are set for periods of 15 minutes (900 seconds)
and are sampled every second. The error types listed in the following
paragraphs can be preset to a value between 0 and 900 seconds. Setting a field
to “0” (zero) disab les the alarm on that statist ic. To effectively disabl e alarm
reporting , set all fields to “0” (zero).
ES
SES
The 15-minute time frame is a time window based on the accumulated counts
over the previous fifteen 1-minute intervals. In all cases, if the number of
actual ne twork err ored sec onds in th e previo us 15 mi nutes re aches the preset
threshold for the specified error type, an alarm condition is declared.
The four sections of the stat us tabl e are:
• Status Displays the current status of the network port.
• Alarm Displays the alarm value of the network port. The unit
declares an alarm as soon as the count exceeds the threshold
set.
• Count Displays t he numb er of eve nts or o ccurrence s of this statistic
that have been detected.
• Threshold Read/write field that can be set to a desirable threshold.
The Network Error Status table provides information on the following error
parameters:
Sets the Errored Seconds (ES) threshold. An ES is a 1-second period in which
at least one logic error occurred. The default value is 45 seconds.
Sets the Severely Errored Seconds (SES) threshold. An SES is a 1-second
period in which at least 320 CRC errors or one Out- of - Frame (OOF) error
occurred. The default value is 5 seconds.
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LOSS
Sets the Loss of Signal Seconds (LOSS) threshold. A LOSS is a 1-second
period in which the T1 received signal is interrupted. The default value is 5
seconds.
UAS
CSS
BPVS
OOFS
AISS
RAS
Sets the Unavailable Seconds (UAS) threshold. A UAS is a 1-second period
in which consecutive severely errored seconds cause an unavailable state. The
default is 0 (zero) seconds (Disabled).
Sets the Controlled Slip Seconds (CSS) threshold. The default is 0 (zero)
seconds (Disabled).
Sets the Bipolar Violation Errored Seconds (BPVS) threshold. A BPVS is a 1second period in which at least one bipolar violation occurred. The default is
0 (zero) seconds (Disabled).
Sets the Out of Frame Seconds (OOFS) threshold. An OOFS is a 1-second
period in which a frame sync loss occurred. The default value is 5 (five)
seconds.
Sets the Alarm Indication Signal Seconds (AISS) threshold. An AIS is a 1second period when unframed all ones are received. The default is 0 (zero)
seconds (Disabled).
Sets the Remote Alarm Seconds (RAS) threshold. A RAS is generated by the
terminal equipment when an improper signal is received from the facility (or
upon receipt of unframed all ones). The default is 0 (zero) seconds (Disabled).
Reset Timer
Sets the Reset Timer threshold. This field is the contiguous number of
seconds that an alarm parameter must be clear before the alarm is reset.
Applicable values range from 000 through 900. A value of “000” means that
the alarm will never be reset.
The Network screen provides the following user-activated buttons:
Button Function
Submit Sets any values that have been changed.
Clear Alarms Resets the alarm conditions and counts to zero.
Performance Displays a Performance/Summary screen (Figure 3.5) that shows
a current count of the number of error even ts that have occurred
over the past 24 hours and the past 30 days.
Channels Displays the Channel Table Det ails Screen on page 3-19, showing
each channel by index number. Each channel’s rate and service
(by number) are displ ayed and can be changed thro ugh user i nput .
Network Services Displays the Services screen for the Network interface.
Refresh Refreshes data on the current page.
CAUTION: Performance data will be lost upon power cycle or after performing a
Maintenance Reset or a Save and Restart.
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Figure 3.5
Perf ormance/S ummar y Screen
In addition to the error parameters found in the Error Status and Alarm
Thresholds Table on page 3-6, the following error parameters are included on
the Network Performance/Summary table:
BES
LOFC
CRCES
Sets the Bursty Error Seconds (BES) threshold. A BES is a 1-second period
during which at least more than one but fewer than 320 CRC6 errors
occurred.
The Loss of Frame Count (LOFC) represents the number of time a loss of
frame is declared. A loss of frame is declared after 2.5 seconds of continuous
loss of signal or OOF.
Sets the Cyclic Redundancy Check Errored Seconds (CRCES) threshold. A
CRC is a method of confirming the integrity of received data.
Beneath the Perf ormance/Sum mary table are tw o buttons: “Perform ance 24
Hour” and “Performance 30 Day.” Clicking on either of these will display a
detailed summary of error events that have occurred during each 15-minute
interval of the past 24 hours (Figure 3.6) or during each 24-hour interval of
the past 30 days (Figure 3.7). The error parameters are the same as those
found on the Performance/Summary table. Representations of these screens
are provided below.
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Figure 3.6
Network Perfor mance 24 Hour Screen
Serial Screen
Figure 3.7
Network Perfor mance 30 Day Screen
The Serial screen (Figure 3.8) lets you view and make changes to the Serial
interface's configuration as described below.
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Figure 3.8
Serial Screen
Type
Mode
Selects the t ype of i nterfa ce (ba sed on its elect rical signal ch aract eristi cs) us ed
by the equipment connected to the Serial port.
Values: V.35, RS-232, EIA-530
Default: V.35
NOTICE: V.35 requires the use of an optional cable. Refer to "Optional
Equipment" on page A-5 for ordering information.
By default, the Serial port serves as a DCE port in both Packet and TDM
modes. However, the Serial port can serve as a DTE port when in Packet
mode.
If the Serial port connects to a DTE device (such as a FRAD or a router), the
Mode parameter must be set to “DCE.” If this port connects to a DCE device
(such as a DSU/CSU), this parameter must be set to “DTE” (valid only for
Packet m ode, not T DM).
Values: DCE, DTE
Default: DCE
NOTICE: DTE mode re quires the use of an optional DTE cable. Refer to
Appendix A for ordering information.
Packet Rate
If the port is running in Packet mode, the Packet Rate must be configured to
the desired port speed (in bits per second). In TDM mode, the port speed rate
will be set by configuring the next four parameters (Start Channel, Number of
Channels, Bundling, and Channel Rate).
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Values: Nx56K or Nx64K where N = 1-32
Default: 1536 kbps
Bundling
Selects whether the DTE channel assignment is made as a “Contiguous”
group or as “Alternate” channels. Selecting “Alternate” ensures ones density.
Because the unit allows individual channels to be configured for a service, a
value of “Arbitrary” will be returne d for this parame ter if the current channel
allocation is not contiguous or Alternate. The “Arbitrary” value can only be
supplied by the unit − it cannot be set by the user.
Values: Contiguous, Alternate, Arbitrary
Default: Contiguous
NOTICE: Because “Alternate” Bundling assigns every other channel, only half
the channels are available.
Start Channel
Number of Channels
Channel Rate
Invert Clock
Selects the starting channel in the 24-channel DS1 bit stream. Starting with
the specified channel, the unit automatically assigns the channels that follow.
Values: 1 through 24
Default: 1
Shows the number of channels to be passed through to the DTE.
Values: 0 through 24
Default: 24
The unit can operate at any data rate that is a multiple of 56 or 64 kbps. If
“Νx64K” is selected, the ones density requirements of the T1 network line
must be ensured . If “Νx56K” is selected, ones density for the selected DS0
channel is maintained.
Values: Nx56K, Nx64K
Default: Nx64K
NOTICE: Start Channel, Number of Channels, and Channel Rate cannot be
changed if Bundling is not also changed from “Arbitrary.”
In DTE Packet mode, this parameter changes the clock edge of the
transmitted data. The Invert Clock parameter is only available for use in DTE
mode.
Values: Disable, Enable
Default: Disable
Character Size
Tx Clock
Selects the number of bits required to make up one asynchronous character.
Values: Five, Six, Seven, Eight
Default: Eight
Selects the clock the unit uses to sample the data transmitted from the DTE.
When se t to “ In tern al, ” th e da ta i s sa mple d d irec tly wi th th e t rans mit data
clock that is also supplied to the DTE as Transmit Clock. The “External”
option uses the external clock from the DTE.
Values: Internal, E xternal
Default: Internal
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NOTICE: The “External” option is valid only in Packet mode.
Format
Parity
Stop Bit
LL
V.54
Selects the port’s operating mode.
Values: Sync, Async
Default: Sync
Sets the parity bit if the port is asynchronous.
Values: None, Odd, Even
Default: None
Selects the number of bits required to end the character.
Values: 1, 2
Default: 1
The Local Loopback parameter can be set to “Enable” or “Disable.” Selecting
“Enable” allows the unit to go into Local Loop when the LL pin on the
Serial 1 port goes high. The unit exits the loop when the LL pin goes low. If
you select “Disable,” the unit ignores the LL pin on the Serial port.
Values: Disable, Enable
Default: Disable
Selecting “Enable” allows the unit to respond to in-band V.54 loop codes. If
you select “Disable,” the unit ignores these codes.
Values: Disable, Enable
Default: Disable
CTS
DSR
DCD
RTS
The Clear T o Send p arameter can be set to “Forced Tr ue,” “For ced Fal se,” or
“Internal.” If this parameter is set to “Internal,” the CTS control lead follows
the RTS control lead from the DTE after a delay of a duration established by
the RTS/CTS Delay parameter.
Values: Forced True, Forced False, Internal
Default: Fo rced Tru e
Data Set Ready can be set to “Forced True,” “Forced False,” or “Internal.”
The “Internal” option sets DSR “On” if the port is enabled and “Off” if the
port is disabled.
Values: Forced True, Forced False, Internal
Default: Fo rced Tru e
The Data Carrier D etect p arameter ca n be se t to “Forc ed True ,” “Forced
False,” or “Intern al.” If se t to “Intern al,” DC D is “O n” when network carrier
is being received from the remote end, and is “Off” when network carrier is
not being recei ved from the far end.
Values: Forced True, Forced False, Internal
Default: Fo rced Tru e
The Request To Send parameter determines the source from which the unit
reads the RTS signal status. If set to “Normal,” the unit gets RTS from the
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DTE on the Serial interface. If set to “Forced True,” RTS is always perceived
as “On.”
Values: Normal, Forced True
Default: Normal
RTS/CTS Delay
Flow Control
The Request To Send/Clear To Send parameter determines how long the unit
waits before it changes the level of CTS to match RTS when the CTS
parameter is set to “Internal.”
Values: Normal (~30 ms delay), Long (~100 ms delay)
Default: Normal
Selects the type of flow control to be used if the port is asynchronous.
Values: None, Xon/Xoff, RTS/CTS
Default: None
Current Pin Status
The Current Pin Status, which shows the state of the RS-232 pins, is also
displayed on the Serial interface screens.
DTR Alarm Control and Status Table
In addition to the configurable fields, the Serial screen displays a table that
lets you set the Data Terminal Ready (DTR) Alarm Control parameters and
view the c urrent DT R Alarm Statu s.
Choices for DTR Alarm Control are “Enable” and “Disable”; the default
setting is “Disable.” Setting DTR Alarm Control to “Enable” allows the unit
to go into alarm on a loss of DTR, which occurs when the Serial port detects
that the D TR s ignal is low . Th e DTR Stat us fi eld indi cates the cu rrent state o f
the DTR alarm.
10/100 Ethernet (IP Service Details) Screen
The 10/100 Ethernet (IP Service Details) screen (Figure 3.9) lets you
configure the IP parameters described below.
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Figure 3.9
10/100 Ethernet Screen (IP Service Details)
Unit IP Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway IP Address
DHCP Client
Client Identifier
Physical Add ress
A unique network address assigned to this unit.
Defines the network portion of the unit’s IP address.
IP address of the default gateway (router) on the LAN side of the unit.
If DHCP Client is enabled at power-up, the unit will request its IP, Mask, and
Gateway addresses from a DHCP server located on the LAN side of the unit,
and the unit will use these addresses. If the DHCP request is unsuccessful, the
unit will use the configured addresses shown on this screen.
NOTICE: Always verify that a DHCP server is available on the network before
enabling DHCP Client. If, on power-up, a DHCP server is not found, a
60-second timeout will occur.
Displays a unique identifier for a specific IP address.
Displays unique MAC address.
NOTICE: If you manually change the IP address, you must “Save and Restart.”
(See Save and Restart on page 3-4.) The first three address parameters
above can also be configured using the Installation Wizard on page 2-2.
To view details about the current condition of IP, ICMP (In and Out), TCP,
and UDP parameters, click the “Ethernet Stats” button at the bottom of the
screen. The Ethernet Stats screen (Figure 3.10) contains no user-selectable
fields or options; it is simply a representation of the applicable MIB II
parameters.
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Figure 3.10
Ethernet Stats Screen
A “Refresh” button is available to update the displayed information.
Supervis ory Screen
The Supervisory screen (Figure 3.11) displays the current speed and type
parameters of Supervisory port interface.
Figure 3.11
A “Refresh” button is provided on this screen to update the displayed
information. Click on the “Supervisory Services” button at the bottom of the
screen to view service information for the Supervisory interface.
Supervisor y Screen
Speed
Changes the Supervisory port speed (in bits per second).
Values: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200
Default: 19200
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Character Size
Selects the number of bits required to make up one asynchronous character.
Values: Five, Six, Seven, Eight
Default: Eight
Diagnostic Messages
Parity
Stop Bit
Enables the Supervisory port to send out diagnostic messages upon power-up.
Values: Enable, Disable
Default: Enable
Sets the parity bit if the port is asynchronous.
Values: None, Odd, Even
Default: None
Selects the number of bits required to end the character.
Values: 1, 2
Default: 1
Current Pin Status
The Current Pin Status, which shows the state of the RS-232 pins, is also
displayed on the Supervisory interface screen.
DTR Alarm Control and Status Table
In addition to the configurable fields, the Supervisory screen displays a table
that lets you set the Data Terminal Ready (DTR) Alarm Control parameters
and view the curre nt DTR Alarm Status .
Choices for DTR Alarm Control are “Enable” and “Disable”; the default
setting is “Disable.” Setting DTR Alarm Control to “Enable” allows the unit
to go into alarm on a loss of DTR, which occurs when the Serial port detects
that the D TR s ignal is low . Th e DTR Stat us fi eld indi cates the cu rrent state o f
the DTR alarm.
Services Screen
The Services screen (Figure 3.12) displays the unit’s defined services and the
Interface, T ype, and Pair pa rameters for each s ervice.
Figure 3.12
Services Screen
3-16 FrameStart FSM
The table in the cen ter of th e scree n displays the avai lable serv ices list ed by
index number. To view more detailed information about a service, click on
the index number associated with the desired service on the above screen and
then click on one of the user-activated “Details” buttons on the Service
Details screen as described below. A “Refresh” button is also provided on the
Services s creen.
NOTICE: Any changes to settings in the Service Table require a “Save and
Service Details Screen
Clicking on an index number under the “Service Index” column on the
Services screen will display a Service Details screen such as the one shown
below (Figure 3.13) (In this example, the selected service type is Frame
Relay.)
Restart” for them to take effect.
Figure 3.13
Service Details Scree n
The Service Details screen lets you change the parameters below for each
service:
Parameter Options
Interface Unassigned, Supervisory, Network, Serial, 10/100 Ethernet,
Virtual*
Type TDM, PPP, Frame Relay, IP, tty
Pair User - assigne d in teger field that s pe ci f ies wher e to ro u t e th e tr affic
from this Service. If the Service is terminated by the unit, set this
value to “0 ” ( zero).
* PPP is the only service that may be attached to the Virtual int erface. You woul d choose the
Virtual in terface for PPP if you elected to run PPP ove r Frame Relay. When you attach PPP to
the Virtual interface, you must supply an endpoint over which to send PPP encapsulated data,
and that endpoint must be fo r a Frame Relay DLCI.
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In addition, the Service Details screen provides the following buttons:
Button Function
Submit S ets any values that have been changed.
Interface Details Opens the Details screen for the Interface of the currently select ed
service.
Type Details Opens the Details screen for the Type of the current ly s elected
service.
Refresh Refreshes data on the current page.
Interface Details Button
Clicking the “Interface Details” button on the Service Details screen lets you
view inte rface param eters for the se lected ser vice. Yo u will also see th e
interface parameters for the selected service if you click on the interface under
the “Inte rface” col umn on t he Serv ices screen .
Type Details Button
Clicking the “Type Details” button on the Service Details screen lets you
view (an d, in some cases, c hange) interface p aramete rs for the specified
service. The details displayed depend on the type of service currently in effect
for the s elected se rvice. Yo u will se e this sam e screen if you click on t he
service under the “Type” column on the Services screen. Type Details screens
for the various serv ices are presented be low.
Channel T able Det ails Screen
To access the Channel Table Details screen (Figure 3.14), click on “TDM” in
the Type column on the Service Details screen. This screen displays a channel
map for the Netwo rk interfa ce, but for the Se rial inte rface will display the
message, “There ar e no co nfigurab le parame ters for t his TDM Service .”
3-18 FrameStart FSM
Figure 3.14
Channel Table Details Screen
The Channel Table Details screen lets you establish the Rate, Service, and
Idle Patt ern param eters fo r any avai lable cha nnel. The screen paramete rs are
described below.
Rate
The unit can operate at any data rate that is a multiple of 56 or 64 kbps.
Values: 56K, 64K
Default: 64K
Service
Specifies the service to which this channel is allocated. Refer to the Service
Table to s ee how t he current servic es are co nfigured.
Idle Pattern
Selects the DS0 idle pattern sent by the unit and lets the unit determine if the
DS0 idle pattern has been sent by the other end.
Values: 0−255
Default: 127
NOTICE: Any changes to settings in the channel map require a “Save and
Restart” for them to take effect.
Frame Relay Service Details Screen
Click on “Frame Relay” under the “Type” column on the Services screen to
access th e Frame Relay Ser vice De tails screen (Figu re 3.15). This screen lets
you access the configuration parameters described in the paragraphs below.
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Figure 3.15
Frame Relay Service Details Screen
Interface Type
Link Management
Max Frame Size
If this service is conn ected to a Frame Relay net work, the Interface Type
should be set to “UNI” as it is the user side of a User-to-Network interface. If
connected to a FRAD/Router, the Interface Type should be set to “NI” as it is
the network side of a User-to-Network interface. If it is connected to an
equipment set for Network-to-Network interface, the Interface Type should be
set to “NNI.”
Values: UNI, NI, NNI
Default: UNI if interface is Network, NI if interface is Serial
This parameter should be set to the link management used by the equipment
connected to it. If set to “Auto,” the unit will learn the link management type
and display it on the status portion of this screen.
Once it discovers the link management type, the unit should be set to the
discovered value so that subsequent unit or network re-initialization will be
faster.
Values: Auto, ANSI, CCITT, LMI, None
Default: ANSI
If Auto Diagnostic is set to “Yes,” the unit will discard received frames that
are larger than the maximum frame size. If Auto Diagnostic is set to “No,”
these large received frames will be sent, but will be counted in the Rx Invalid
statistics.
Values: 64–4096
Default: 2500
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N1
This counter indicates the number of “keep alive” status enquiries that are
sent between full status requests.
Values: 5–255
Default: 5 if interfa ce is N etwork (U NI), 6 i f interfa ce is Serial (NI).
N2
The N2 counter specifies the total number of link reliability errors and
protocol errors that can occur during the sliding event monitor count defined
by N3. If this count is exceeded, the port is declared inactive.
Values: 1–255
Default: 3
N3
This counter represents a Monitored Events Count. For a network, a
monitored event is the receipt of a status enquiry message or the expiration of
the polling verification timer T2. For a FRAD, a monitored event is the
transmission of a status enquiry message. This parameter defines the size of
the sliding window used by the unit to determine whether a channel or user
device is active.
Values: 5–255
Default: 4
T1
This parameter specifies the number of seconds the unit waits between issuing
status enquiry messages.
Values: 5–30
Default: 10
RFC1315 Trap
Default CIR (bps)
Default Excess Burst
Rate (bps)
When this parameter is set to “Enable,” the unit will send the standard
RFC1315 frame relay DTE circuit state change trap every time a DLCI
changes state, provided at least one destination IP address for trap is
configured in the SNMP configuration.
Values: Disable, Enable
Default: Disable
This is the Committed Information Rate (in bits per second) provided by your
frame relay service provider. The unit will apply this value to each DLCI
learned from the network side to gather statistics and to perform CIR
enforcem ent, if req uired. If a DLCI i s configu red with a CIR different from
the default, the DLCI configuration will be used instead.
Values: 0–1536000
Default: 0
This is the Excess Burst Rate (in bits per second) provided by your frame
relay service provider. The unit will apply this value to each DLCI learned
from the network side to gather statistics and to perform CIR enforcement, if
required. If a DLCI is configured with an Excess Burst different from the
default, the DLCI configuration will be used instead.
Values: 0–1536000
Default: 0
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Enforce CIR and Be
If this parameter is set to “Yes,” the unit will enforce CIR and Excess Burst
according to the Link Injection Parameter.
Values: No, Yes
Default: No
NOTICE: The Auto Diagnostic parameter must be set to “Yes” to enforce CIR and
Be.
Management DLCI
Management Auto IP
DLCI
FrameStart Auto
Diagnostic
If this parameter is set to “0,” the unit will look for management traffic on
any D LC I. I f se t to a nu mb er a ssoc iate d w ith a sp ecif ic DLCI , th e u nit w il l
look for management traffic on that DLCI only.
If this parameter is set to “Yes,” the unit will monitor the specified
management DLCI for five pings over 5 seconds, after which the unit uses the
destination address as its management IP address.
When this parameter is set to “Yes,” the unit will always source LMI on both
sides of the frame relay connection. The unit will dynamically learn the type
of link management used on each side of the connection (Network and
Serial).
When set to “No,” the unit will monitor LMI between the serial and the
Network port. If one side of the connection goes down, it will source LMI
until the connection goes back up, and will automatically go back to Monitor
mode once both sides are up. In Monitor mode, the unit will switch all frames
received between the network and the serial port, regardless of the number of
DLCIs o r frame si ze.
FrameStart Auto Diagnostic mode should be left set to “Yes” unless the frame
relay connection has more that 128 DLCIs, or if there is a very high traffic
rate on a constant basis.
Values: No, Yes
Default: Yes
FrameStart Auto
Discovery
When this parameter is set to “Yes,” the unit will send FrameStart discovery
and delay frames to each DLCI it learns as soon as the DLCIs are set active.
This is required to calculate round trip delay as well as to discover remote
FSM/FST/FSD units. This parameter should be set to “Yes” only on network
services that ha ve an FSM/FST/FS D at the far end of the frame relay
connection. Also if set to “Yes,” the unit will gather SLA parameters such as
frame and data delivery ratio as defined in the Frame Relay Forum
Implementation, FRF.13. Those gathered statistics are then displayed on the
DLCI Statistics screen as shown on page 3-39.
Round T rip Delay Size
Round T rip Delay Rate
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Specifies the frame size (in bytes) of packets making the round-trip.
Specifies the rate (in seconds) at which Round Trip Delay packets are sent.
Values: No, Yes
Default: No
S tatus and Alarms T able
The table displayed at the bottom of the Frame Relay Service Details screen
reports on the status and condition of LMI parameters and on Receive/
Transmit alarms and thresholds. Alarm threshold levels may be changed by
entering a new threshold value in the appropriate field of the table and
clicking the “Submit” button. Table fields are describe below.
Active
LMI T ype
FrameStart Status
Rx Invalid Thr eshold
Rx Invalid Alarm
Tx Threshold
Tx Alarm
Rx Threshold
Rx Alarm
Read-only field shows whethe r or not (No or Yes) an alarm is act ive.
Read-only status indicates ANSI, CCITT, LMI rev. 1, or Unknown.
Read-only status indicates Sourcing, Monitoring, or 0.
Number of invalid frames received during a 15-minute interval after which an
invalid alarm will be triggered. Default of “0” disables this alarm.
Status of t his alar m indicat es OK o r Alarme d.
Number of bits per second sent during a 15-minute interval after which a Tx
alarm will be triggered. Default of 0 disables this alarm.
Status of t his alar m indicat es OK o r Alarme d.
Number of bits per second sent during a 15-minute interval after which an Rx
alarm will be triggered. Default of 0 disables this alarm.
Status of t his alar m indicat es OK o r Alarme d.
The Frame Relay Details screen provides the following user-activated buttons:
Button Function
Submit S ets any values that have been changed.
Frame Relay Statistics Opens the Frame Relay Port Stati stics screen for the current
Frame Relay service.
DLCI Table Opens the DLCI Table screen which displays all the DLCIs
on the current service. Refer to DLCI Table Screen on
page 3-40 for more information.
Clear Alarms Clears all Frame Relay alarms.
Pair Type Details Opens another Frame Relay Service Details screen that
reverses the service and the pair so that you can view both
sides of the pair.
Refresh Refreshes data on the current page.
NOTICE: When a “Submit” command is executed, the frame relay link will be re-
initialized with the new parameters, causing a brief interruption in data
transfer.
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Clicking the “Frame Relay Stati stics” button br ings up a table (Figure 3.16) that
reports on the st atus and condition of LMI paramete rs and on Receive/Transmit
alarms and thresholds. Alarm threshold levels may be changed by entering a
new threshold val ue in the appropriate fi eld on the Frame Relay Service De tails
screen and clicking the “Submit” button.
Figure 3.16
Transmit
Frame Relay Port Statistics Screen
Frames
Octets
Mgmt Frames
Mgmt Octets
Stat Inquiries
Stat Responses
Frames
Octets
Mgmt Frames
Mgmt Octets
FECN
BECN
Number of frames transmitted by the port.
Number of octets transmitted by the port.
Number of management frames transmitted by the port.
Number of management octets transmitted by the port.
Number of octets transmitted in frame relay LMI status inquiries.
Number of octets transmitted in frame relay LMI status responses.
Receive
Number of frames received by the port.
Number of octets received by the port.
Number of management frames received by the port.
Number of management octets received by the port.
Number of Forward Explicit Congestion Notification frames received.
Number of Backward Explicit Congestion Notification frames received.
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Invalids
Number of invalid frames received.
Stat Inquiries
Stat Responses
Invalid LMIs
Peak
A verage
Period Index
Number of octets received in frame relay LMI status inquiries.
Number of octets received in frame relay LMI status responses.
Number of invalid Local Management Interface frames received.
Throughput (bits /sec)
Peak bandwidth (in bps) as measured over a 10-second period.
Average bandwidth (in bps) used by the port.
Selects the interval (Current, Summary, or 1-96) to be viewed on the Frame
Relay Port Statisti cs screen .
The Frame Relay Port Statistics screen provides the following user-activated
buttons:
Button Function
Submit Sets any values that have been changed.
All Frame Relay
Intervals
Type Details Returns you to the Frame Relay Servi ce Details screen.
Clear Stats Clears al l Frame Relay s ta ti st ic s .
Opens the Frame Relay Statistics screen that shows all statistics
for all parameters.
Refresh Refreshes data on the current page.
PPP Service Details Screen
Click on “ PPP” u nder the “ Type” column on the Ser vices scre en to vi ew the
PPP Service Details screen (Figure 3.17). This menu gives you access to the
configuration parameters described in the paragraphs below.
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Figure 3.17
PPP Service Details Screen
ACCM
MRU (Maximum
Receive Units)
Port IP Address
Peer IP Address
Virtual PPP over
The Asynchronous Control Character Map (ACCM) configuration option
provides a method to negotiate the use of control character transparency on
asynchronous links.
Values: 0–4294967295
Default: 4294967295
This configuration option may be set to inform the peer that the
implementation can receive larger packets, or to request that the peer send
smaller packets.
Values: 128–4096
Default: 1500
Set your Internet Browser to this IP address to access the Web Server
interface.
Default: 192.168.1.2
Enter the IP address of the peer that will negotiate authentication protocols.
Default: 192.168.1.3
Endpoint name over which to send PPP encapsulated data (i.e., PPP over
Frame Relay). Valid only when the PPP interface is Virtual.
Auth Challenge
Interval
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The time interval (in seconds) between CHAP challenges. A value of “0”
(zero) disables the authentication challenge.
Values: 0−3600
Default: 0 (disabled)
Allow PAP
This parameter is used to allow the peer to negotiate for PAP.
Values: No, Yes
Default: No
Allow CHAP
PAP Username
PAP Password
CHAP Username
CHAP Secret
This parameter is used to allow the peer to negotiate for CHAP.
Values: No, Yes
Default: No
This field is used (along with the PAP Password) to log on to the peer. Type
the appropriate PAP Username in this field.
Values: (user established)
Default: Username
This field is used to enter the password necessary to log on to the peer under
a given PAP Username.
Values: (user established)
Default: (none)
This field is used (along with the CHAP Secret) to challenge the peer. Type
the appropriate CHAP Hostname in this field.
Values: (user established)
Default: Hostname
This fiel d is used to enter th e Secret (i.e., pa ssword) necessa ry to cha llenge
the peer.
Values: (user established)
Default: Secret
Initiate Negotiation
Determines whether the port actively negotiates with the peer site or passively
waits for negotiation requests.
Values: Yes, No
Default: Yes
Parameters To Negotiate
The table displayed near the bottom of the PPP Service Details screen shows
which parameters are set to be negotiated. You can specify which parameters
should be nego tiated by clicking on the pull-d own menu next to each
parameter and selecting the desired option. The table below describes the
parameters that can be negotiated.
Parameter Description
Protocol Header
Compression
IPCP (IP Control
Protocol)
Compression
Provides a method to compre ss PP P prot ocol headers.
Default = Yes
Configures, enables, and disables the IP protocol modules on
both ends of a point-to- point link.
Default = Yes
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Parameter Description
MRU (Maximum
Rece iv e U n it s )
HDLC Address
Compression
IP Address Dynamically negot iates for IP addresses; otherwise, it is
ACCM Provides a method to negotiate the use of control character
Magic Number Special data lo cated at the beginning of a bina ry data file to
PAP (Password
Authentication
Protocol)
CHAP (ChallengeHandshake
Authentication
Protocol)
Info rm s th e p ee r th at the imp le m e n tation can re cei v e larger
packets, or requests that the peer send smaller packets.
Default = Yes
Provides a method to negotiate the compression of high-level
data link control (HDLC) addresses.
Default = Yes
assumed both sides know each other’s IP addresses.
Default = Yes
transparency on asynchronous links.
Default = Yes
indicate its type to a utility.
Default = Yes
An authentication scheme used by PPP servers to validate the
identity of the originator of the connection.
Default = No
An authentication scheme used by PPP servers to validate the
identity of the originator of the connection upon connection or
any time later.
Default = No
PPP Statistics
Clicking the “PPP Statistic s” button brings up a table (Figure 3.16) that reports
on traffic.
Figure 3.18
PPP Statist ic s Screen
3-28 FrameStart FSM
Transmit
Frames
Octets
Mgmt Frames
Mgmt Octets
Frames
Octets
Mgmt Frames
Mgmt Octets
Invalids
Peak
A verage
Number of frames transmitted by the port.
Number of octets transmitted by the port.
Number of management frames transmitted by the port.
Number of management octets transmitted by the port.
Receive
Number of frames received by the port.
Number of octets received by the port.
Number of management frames received by the port.
Number of management octets received by the port.
Number of invalid frames received.
Throughput (bits /sec)
Peak bandwidth (in bps) as measured over a 10-second period.
Average bandwidth (in bps) used by the port.
Period Index
Selects the interval (Current, Summary, or 1-96) to be viewed on the PPP
Statistics s creen.
The PPP Statistics screen provides the following user-activated buttons:
Button Function
Submit Sets any values that have been changed.
All PPP Intervals Opens the PPP Stats screen that shows all statistics for all parame-
ters.
Type Details Returns you to the PPP Service Details screen.
Clear Stats Clears all PPP statistics.
Refresh Refreshes data on the current page.
PAP Table
At the bottom of the PPP Services Details screen are two buttons that display
tables for PAP and CHAP details. The PAP Table (Figure 3.19) displays the
Usernames and Passwords for 10 entries.
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Figure 3.19
PAP Table S cre en
Select an Index number and click the PAP Details button at the bottom of this
screen to bring up a PAP Details screen (Figure 3.20) in which you can view,
change, or delete the Username and Password for that particular PAP Index.
Figure 3.20
PAP Details Screen
To change the Username and Password for a selected PAP Index (PAP:1 in
the example above), enter the new information in the appropriate fields and
click the “Submit” button.
To delete the Username and Password for a selected PAP Index, delete the
character string displayed in both fields (leaving them blank) and click the
“Submit” button.
CHAP Table
From the P PP Serv ice Deta ils screen, click th e “CHAP Table” but ton to view
a table (Figure 3.21) of the CHAP Username and Secret information for each
of 10 entries.
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Figure 3.21
Select an Index number and click the “CHAP Details” button at the bottom of
this screen to bring up a screen in which you can change the Username and
Secret fo r that par ticular CH AP Inde x.
CHAP Table Screen
Figure 3.22
To change t he Usern ame a nd Secre t for a s elected CHA P Index, enter t he new
information in the appropriate fields and click the “Submit” button.
CHAP Details Screen
10/100 Ethernet (IP Services) Screen
The IP S ervices sc reen and Etherne t Stats scre ens ar e describe d earlie r in this
chapter on page 3-13 and page 3-15, respectively.
Applications
The Applications screens describe configuration tables and statistics that do
not map to a spec ific servi ce or int erface.
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Endpoint Table Screen
The Endpoint Table (Figure 3.23) describes all endpoints terminating in the
unit; user-activated buttons are provided to view the Endpoint Details,
Endpoint Service Details, and Endpoint DLCI Details screens. The unit will
automatically learn all DLCIs from the Network side and relay that
information on the Serial side with default values.
The Endpoint Table and its corresponding DLCIs will be saved in the
configuration database only after at least one endpoint parameter has been
changed and submitted in the Endpoint Details screen (page 3-33).
NOTICE: The Endpoint Table and its corresponding DLCIs will be saved in the
NOTICE: Endpoint names of the form PPP-Sn are re served by the system. These
configuration database only after at least one endpoint parameter has
been changed and submitted in the Endpoint Details Screen on
page 3-33.
system-generated endpoints cannot be modified.
Figure 3.23
Endpoint Table Screen
For most applications, the Endpoint Table and DLCI Table will not have to be
modified. Modification would be necessary, however, to configure remote inband management. (See In Band management on page 3-36.)
Endpoint Details Screen
The Endpoint Details screen (Figure 3.24) provides you with access to the
configuration parameters described in the paragraphs below.
3-32 FrameStart FSM
Figure 3.24
Endpoint Details Screen
Name
Service
DLCI
When the unit learns a new DLCI, it creates an endpoint entry and a DLCI
entry if they are not already configured. The endpoint’s Name will
automatically be assigned as “Dynamic”; however, this name can (and most
likely should) be changed to reflect a remote location name. Submitting a
changed Name parameter will cause the endpoint entry and its corresponding
DLCI entry to be saved in the configuration database.
Value: A string of up to 11 characters
Default: None
CAUTION: When configuring endpoints, the name you assign each endpoint in
the Name parameter field must be unique within the unit.
The Servi ce Index n umber (from th e Service Table) on which this DLC I was
found or configured.
Values: Displays t he curre ntly act ive Servic es (by ind ex num ber) or th e
Service(s) on which the DLCI was discovered.
Default: 0
The DLCI number.
Values: 0–1023
Default: 0
Forward Endpoint
By default, each DLCI is switched to its pair service in the Service Table
using the same DLCI number. If this endpoint has to be switched to a
different DLCI or a different service, the endpoint index of the destination
must be configured here.
For most applications, you will not need to set this parameter.
Values: 0–256
Default: 0
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Backup Endpoint
If this DLCI has an alternative endpoint to switch to in case this DLCI
becomes inactive, you would configure the endpoint index of this alternative
endpoint here.
For most applications, you will not need to set this parameter.
Values: 0–256
Default: 0
SLP Reference
Endpoint
Remote IP Address
This is the reference endpoint index to use for the Service Level Agreement
parameters. As most applications have the same SLAs for all DLCIs, they
need to be configured in only one DLCI entry. All SLA parameters can then
be copied from the endpoint index of this configured DLCI. If no SLP
reference endpoint is configured and the DLCI SLA parameters are not
configured, the values in the Frame Relay Service Details will be used
(default CIR , EB, enforcement ).
Most applications do not need to set this parameter.
Values: 0–256
Default: 0
If this FSM unit is to be used to manage a remote FSM unit, the IP address of
the remote FSM unit must be configured here. This DLCI can be used for
management only, or for management and actual data.
If this parameter is set, a PC connected to the LAN interface of this FSM can
reach a remote FSM through this DLCI. The remote IP address must be part
of a different IP network from the local FSM, and the local FSM's IP address
must be configured into the PC. This way, local and remote FSMs can be
reached regardless of the availability of the routers connected at the back of
the FSMs.
Values: IP address
Default: 0.0.0.0
Remote IP Mask
Type
If the Remote IP Address is set, the Remote IP Mask must also be set.
If data received from this DLCI has to be switched to its corresponding
destination port, the type must be set to “Switched.” The type should be set to
“Local” for any DLCI that is used for management purposes only.
New DLCI
This field is used to create a new DLCI if it is not already configured. To
create a n ew DLCI, enter a valid DL CI num ber in the field an d click the
“Submit” button. The new DLCI number will be reflected in the DLCI field
of the Endpoint Details screen.
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Values: IP address
Default: 0.0.0.0
Values: Switched, Local
Default: Switched
The Endpoint Details screen provides the following user-activated buttons:
Button Function
Submit Sets any values that have been changed.
Service Details Opens the Service details screen showing the selected service's
settings.
DLC I D et ails Display s details of th e se lected DL C I .
Delete Endpoint Deletes the currently displayed endpoint.
Refresh Refresh es data on the current pag e.
Endpoint Service Details Screen
Clicking on the “Service Details” button at the bottom of the Endpoint Table
scree n d ispl ays the typ ica l Se rvi ce D eta ils s cr een. Re fer to Service Details
Screen on page 3-17 for a complete description of this type of screen.
DLCI Details Screen
The DLCI Details screen (Figure 3.25) lets you access the configuration
parameters described in the paragraphs below. To bring up this screen, click
the “Endpoint DLCI Details” button on the Endpoint Table screen, or click
the “DLCI Details” button from the Endpoint Details screen.
Figure 3.25
DLCI Details Screen
The first three configuration parameters (Protocol Encapsulation, Proprietary
Traffic Type, and Proprietary Offset) are used by the unit to gather statistics.
For in-band management, “RFC 1490” must be the encapsulation method.
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Protocol Encapsulation
Type of encapsulation used by the FRAD/Router connected to the unit.
Values: RFC 1490, Proprietary
Default: RFC 1490
Propriet ary Traffic
Type
Proprie tary Offse t
CIR (bps)
Be (bps)
Bc (bps)
When Protocol Encapsulation is set for “Proprietary,” the Proprietary Traffic
Type parameter defines which protocol is encapsulated.
Values: IP, IPX, Ethertype, None
Default: None
When Protocol Encapsulation is set for “Proprietary,” the Proprietary Offset
parameter defines the number of octets after the frame relay header where the
proprietary traffic type starts.
Values: 0–64
Default: 0
If a Committed Information Rate is configured here, its value will be used
instead of the default CIR of the frame relay service.
Values: 0–1536000
Default: 0
If an Excess Burst Rate is configured here, its value will be used instead of
the default Be of the frame relay service.
Values: 0–1536000
Default: 0
If CIR enforcement is configured to “Yes,” the unit will throttle the
Committed Burst down to this value when frames are received with the
BECN bit set.
Values: 0–1536000
Default: 0
Discard Eligible Flag
If this parameter is set to “Yes” and CIR enforcement is also set to “Yes,” the
unit will set the Discard Eligible (DE) bit for frames sent over CIR.
In Band management
If the unit is to be used as a gateway to reach a remote FSM through this
DLCI, this parameter should be set to “Yes,” and the remote IP address and
Mask should be configured in the corresponding endpoint.
FrameStart Delay
If this parameter is set to “Enable,” the unit will send FrameStart discovery
and delay frames on this DLCI, and will report the state of the remote FSx
unit. It will also send SOS frames when the FRAD/router connected to this
unit goes inactive.
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Values: Yes, No
Default: No
Values: Yes, No
Default: No
Values: Enable, Disable
Default: Enable if Auto Discovery is set to “Yes”; Disable otherwise
FrameStart Status
If th e rem o te u n it is a V er ili n k FS x product and FrameStart Auto Discovery is
enabled, the FrameStart Status field will show the status of the remote unit.
The statu s is “Acti ve” if bo th the l ocal and remote DL CIs ar e active an d the
remote unit answers to the discovery frames sent by this unit. The status is
“SOS” if the remote unit is active but the FRAD/Router connected to it is
inactive. The status is “Inactive” in all other cases.
Values: Active, Inacti ve, SOS
Default: Inactive
Remote DLCI
Remote Unit
Round T rip Delay Size
Round T rip Delay Rate
If the rem ote unit is a Ve rilink FSx product, and FrameStart Auto Discovery
is enabled, this displays the DLCI number used on the remote end of this
DLCI.
Values: 0−1023
Default: 0
If the rem ote unit is a Ve rilink FSx product, and FrameStart Auto Discovery
is enabled, this parameter gives the first three digits of the unit ID configured
on the remote end of this DLCI.
Values: 000 - 999
Default: 000
Specifies the frame size (in bytes) of packets making the round-trip. If the
Round Trip Delay Size is not configured, the Frame Relay Details values will
be used.
Specifies the rate (in seconds) at which Round Trip Delay packets are sent. If
the Round Trip Delay Rate is not configured, the Frame Relay Details values
will be used.
DLCI Status Table
The bottom portion of the screen shows a table detailing the actual status of t his
DLCI and alarm threshold information as indicated below.
Status
Receiving FE CN/
BECN
CIR Threshold
If this DLCI is up, the status will be “Active”; otherwise, the status will be
“Inactive.”
Values: Active, Inactive
Default: Inactive
When a frame is received with congestion bit set, this parameter is set to
“Yes.” It is set back to “No” when a frame is received without congestion bit
set.
Values: Yes, No
Default: No
Sets the Tx over CIR alarm threshold. This threshold is the number of bits per
second in excess of CIR during a 15-minute interval. Setting this field to “0”
(zero) disables the alarm.
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CIR Alarm
Reports if the Tx over CIR threshold has been exceeded.
Bits Over Be Threshold
Bits Over Be Alarm
Congestion Threshold
Congestion Alarm
BECN with CIR
UAS Threshold
UAS Alarm
Sets the Tx over the excess burst alarm threshold. This threshold is the
number of bits per second in excess of CIR + Be during a 15-minute interval.
Setting this field to “0” (zero) disables the alarm.
Reports if the Tx over Be threshold has been exceeded.
Sets the Rx Congestion alarm threshold. This threshold is the number of
frames received with BECN/FECN. Setting this field to “0” (zero) disables
the alarm.
Reports if the Rx Congestion threshold has been exceeded.
Reports if Backward Explicit Congestion Notification (BECN) has been
received within CIR.
Sets the Unavailable Seconds (UAS) alarm threshold. This threshold is the
number of seconds passed that the DLCI is unavailable. Setting this field to
“0” (zero ) disables the ala rm.
Reports if the UAS threshold has been exce eded.
The DLCI Details screen provides the user-activated buttons defined below.
Button Function
Submit Sets and activat es newly defined DLCI parameters.
Clea r Al ar ms Clears al l DL C I ala r ms .
DLCI Statistics Displays a table of the statistics f or this DLCI.
DLCI Table Di sp lay s a table of al l DLCIs on a specif i c fram e rel ay serv ice , with
their state and alarm cond itions.
Refresh Refreshes data on the current page.
DLCI Statistics Screen
Clicking the “DLCI Statistics” button on the Endpoint DLCI Details screen
will display the following screen:
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Figure 3.26
DLCI Statistic s Screen
There are 96 15-minute buckets (sampled every second) available for DLCI
statistics. If the unit is powered on at 01:00 PM, the first interval will be
completed at 01:15 PM; subsequent intervals would be completed at xx:30,
xx:45, xx:00 and xx:15. Interval 1 is always the latest (most recent) interval,
and interval 96 will always be the oldest.
The DLC I Statisti cs screen i n the pr eceding fi gure sh ows a sum mary t hat
includes all 96 buckets. You can choose to see the statistics for any given
bucket by selecting the desired Period Index from the pull-down menu and
clicking the “Submit” button. Alternatively, you can display all intervals at
once by clicking the “All DLCI Intervals” button beneath the table. The MIB
(ipadv2.mib) describes each av ailable st atistic. “F DR” on the scr een above
refers to Frame Delivery Ratio, which is the ration of successful frame
receptions to attempted frame transmissions. “DDR” refers to Data Delivery
Ratio or the ratio o f succes sful payl oad bytes received to atte mpted pa yload
bytes transmitted. “DE,” or Discard Eligible, refers to the data that is first
eligible to be discarded when network congestion occurs.
DLCI Table Screen
Clicking the “DLCI Table” button on the Endpoint DLCI Details screen will
display a table of all DLCIs on a specific frame relay service along with their
state and alarm conditions.
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Figure 3.27
NOTICE: The DLCI Table and DLCI Details screens are available from the both
SNMP Details Screen
The unit detects and reports T1 network alarms and provides several options
for reporting them, one of which is SNMP traps. When a network alarm
occurs, the unit sends a trap message to as many as eight destinations on your
network. The unit will report each alarm by transmitting an SNMP “trap” to
each non-zero Trap IP address. The SNMP Details screen (Figure 3.28) lets
you configure the SNMP parameters described in the paragraphs below.
DLCI Table Screen
the Endpoint Table and the Frame Relay Service Details screens.
Read Community
Write Community
Figure 3.28
SNMP Details Screen
Accepts a character string identifying the group authorized to perform read
operations. The default setting is “Public.”
Accepts a character string identifying the group authorized to perform write
operations. The default setting is “Private.”
Trap Community
Accepts a character string, which is included in SNMP traps generated by the
unit. The default setting is “Public.”
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Trap IP Address
Accepts the IP address of a network device where alarm reporting traps are to
be sent.
The unit detects and reports T1 network alarms and provides several options
for reporting them, one of which is SNMP traps. When a network alarm
occurs, the unit sends a trap message to as many as eight destinations on the
user’s network. The unit will report each alarm by transmitting an SNMP
“trap” to each non-zero Trap IP address.
Diagnostics Screen
The Diagnostics screen (Figure 3.29) provides a table for viewing the current
settings for the test and maintenance functions performed on the available
interfaces . This scr een show s an uppe r-level vi ew of a ll the int erfaces s o you
can see if any port is under test, and if so, view the results. You may change
Diagnostic parameters through the Test Details screen, which is accessed from
a button on the Diagnostics screen. The properties of the Diagnostics table are
described in the paragraphs below.
Description
Loop Type
Setting
Pattern
Figure 3.29
Diagnostics Screen
Describes the type of interface selected for testing.
Describes the type of loop test (if any) performed on the selected interface.
Displays the bandwidth on which you wish to perform the BERT.
Specifies the pattern to be transmitted during a test for the selected port.
Length
State
Elapsed Time
Displays the length of time for which the test should run for the selected
interface.
Displays the cu rrent test state for the selected interface.
Displays the time elapsed since a timed test began or, if completed, the total
test time.
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BE
Displays the total number of bit errors detected since the test began or since
error statistics were last cleared.
ES (Erro red Seconds)
%EFS
Displays the number of asynchronous errored seconds that have been detected
since the t est bega n or since error s tatistics w ere last cleared. T his para meter
includes bit error seconds and sync loss seconds.
Displays what percent of the total BERT time ran error free. This ratio is
derived from the number of error-free seconds divided by the number of
seconds accumulated in Elapsed Time.
Test Details Screens
The Test Details screens let you set some test parameters and view other readonly parameters. This screen is also used to initiate a BERT or Loop Test.
The Network Interface Test Details screen is shown in Figure 3.30 and the
Serial Interface Test Details screen is shown in Figure 3.31.
Figure 3.30
Network Interface Test Details Screen
BERT Table on Network Interface T est Details Screen
The BERT table lets you set the test parameters described below.
Setting
Service
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Displays the bandwidth on which you wish to perform the BERT. The
available values for this parameter depend on which interface is selected.
Selects the channels with a service to BERT. (Refer to Figure 3.12 on
page 3-16.) (This parameter only appears on Network screens.)
Values: Idle, Channels 1–24, Net, Use Service
Default: Net
Channel Rate
Sets the bit rate to BERT for each selected channel. If “Νx64K” is selected,
the ones density requirements of the T1 network line must be ensured. If
“Νx56K” is selected, ones density for the selected DS0 channel is maintained.
Values: Nx56K, Nx64K
Default: Nx64K
BERT Pattern
Test Duration
Pattern Sync
Elapsed Time
Bit Errors
Specifies the pattern to be transmitted during a test for the selected port.
15
Values: Marks, QRSS, 511, 2047, 2
, Spaces
Default: QRSS
NOTICE: The 2
15
pattern is the ITU (European) version, not the ANSI version.
Specifies the length of time for which the test should run for the selected port.
Values: 15 min, 30 min, 1 hour, 24 hours, Continuous
Default: Continuous
You can also view the following read-only parameters from this screen:
Displays the state of pattern sync during a test. If no test is in progress, “No
Test” is displayed. If a test is active, but the receiver is not in pattern sync,
“No Sync” is displayed. If the receiver is in pattern sync, “In Sync” is
displayed.
Displays the time elapsed since a timed test began or, if completed, the total
test time.
Displays the total number of bit errors detected since the test began or since
error statistics were cleared.
Errored Seconds
%EFS
Displays the number of asynchronous errored seconds that have been detected
since the t est bega n or since error s tatistics w ere last cl eared.
Displays the percentage of time that the test ran error-free. This ratio is
derived from the number of error-free seconds divided by the number of
seconds accumulated in Elapsed Time.
Loop Table on Network Interface T est Details Screen
The types of tests available for you to choose from depend on the currently
selected in terface. For th e Ne twork in terface, the L oop tab le pr ovided n ear t he
bottom of the Test Details screen lets you specify the type of Loop test to be
performed.
Values: No Test (Loop Down), payload loopback (PLB), line loopback
(LLB), maintenance loopback (MLB), Far PLB, Far LLB
Default: No Test (Loop Down)
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Figure 3.31
Serial Interf ace Test Details Screen
BERT Table on the Seria l In t erf a ce Test Details Screen
The BERT table lets you set the test parameters described below.
Setting
BERT Pattern
Test Duration
Pattern Sync
Displays the bandwidth on which you wish to perform the BERT. The
available values for this parameter depend on which interface is selected.
Values: Net, DTE
Default: Net
Specifies the pattern to be transmitted during a test for the selected port.
15
Values: Marks, QRSS, 511, 2047, 2
, Spaces
Default: QRSS
NOTICE: The 2
15
pattern is the ITU (European) version, not the ANSI version.
Specifies the length of time for which the test should run for the selected port.
Values: 15 min, 30 min, 1 hour, 24 hour, Continuous
Default: 15 minutes
You can also view the following read-only parameters from this screen:
Displays the state of pattern sync during a test. If no test is in progress, “No
Test” is displayed. If a test is active, but the receiver is not in pattern sync,
“No Sync” is displayed. If the receiver is in pattern sync, “In Sync” is
displayed.
Elapsed Time
Displays the time elapsed since a timed test began or, if completed, the total
test time.
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Bit Errors
Displays the total number of bit errors detected since the test began or since
error statistics were cleared.
Errored Seconds
%EFS
Displays the number of asynchronous errored seconds that have been detected
since the t est bega n or since error s tatistics w ere last cl eared.
Displays the percentage of time that the test ran error-free. This ratio is
derived from the number of error-free seconds divided by the number of
seconds accumulated in Elapsed Time.
Loop Table on the Serial Interface Test Details Screen
The Loop table provided near the bottom of the Test Details screen lets you
specify the type of Loop test to be performed. The types of tests from which
you may choose depend on the currently selected interface.
Values: No Test, Port Loop, V.54 Loop, Far V.54 Loop
Default: No Test (Loop Down)
The Test D etails sc reens pr ovide the followin g user-act ivated bu ttons:
Button Function
Start Starts the spe cified BERT.
Stop Stops the currently running BERT.
Error Inject Injects a bit error.
Reset Errors Resets the current error count.
Trap Log Sc reen
Submit Sets the type of Loop test.
Refresh Refreshes data on the current page.
The Trap Log scre en (Figur e 3.32) s hows a c ollection of all t he traps th at
have been generated. A trap is a mechanism that permits a device to send an
alarm for certain network events to a SNMP management station; in other
words, traps are notifications of triggered alarms.
The table shown in this screen lists each trap by its Index number, and
displays the type of error captured by the trap (Trap Number), the date and
time the trap was stored (Time Stamp), its description, and its value.
Click the “Refresh” button at the top of the screen to display the latest trap
information in the table. To remove all trap information stored in memory,
click the “ Delete Al l Traps” button.
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Utilities
Software Upgrade
Figure 3.32
Using the options available beneath the Utilities branch of the navigation tree,
you can upgrade the software in your FSM, manage access with passwords,
and log off the system.
Trap Log Screen
This screen (Figure 3.33) is used to upgrade the software in your FSM unit.
The revision level for the software that your unit is currently using will be
displayed in the top frame of the Web Server interface. After installing a
software upgrade, the new revision level will be displayed in this frame.
NOTICE: During the last 2 minutes of the upgrade process, the unit’s memory will
be reprogrammed; the unit will be inoperable during this time.
Figure 3.33
To upgrade the unit’s software, perform the following steps:
Software Upgrade Screen
1 Click the “SW Upgrade” link on the navigation tree.
2 Click the “Browse” button to find and select the upgrade file (xxx.hex)
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provided by Verilink. After selecting the appropriate file , the filename and
its path will appear in the fiel d next to the “Bro wse” button. (Alternatively,
you may type the filename and its location directly into this field.)
3 Once the upgrade file has been specified, click the “Install” button. A
message window will then appear as shown in below.
Figure 3.34
Software Upgrade Message Screen.
NOTICE: Make sure you allow sufficient time for the download to occur.
Cancelling the download before it has fully executed will result in the
new software NOT being installed into the unit.
4 After the image is in RAM, the message window will disappear and a
countdown screen will be displ ayed (). When the countdown reaches 0, the
Unit screen shown in Figure 3.1 on page 3-2 will be displayed and will
contain the new code.
Figure 3.35
Countdown Screen
Password
The Password screen (Figure 3.36) is used to modify the password that
restricts ac cess t o th e Web Serv er inter face. A ccept able chara cters f or us e in a
password are digits 0–9 and letters A–Z and a–z, for a total of 62 distinct
characters.
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Figure 3.36
Password Screen
To change the password, you must enter it once in the New Password field
and then re-enter the same password in the Confirm Password field. After
entering the new password in both these fields, click the “Change Password”
button to update and establish the new password.
NOTICE: Remember that passwords are case-sensitive and are limited to no more
than 10 characters. When logging on, password must be entered exactly
as it was programmed.
Log Out
The Log Out screen (Figure 3.37) is used to log you off the Web Server. The
Log Out function is only available after user password protection has been
set. You will be automatically logged out of the system 1 hour after you log
on using a password to gain access; after this, you will be required to enter
the password to gain write access.
Figure 3.37
In-ban d Man a gement
There are two ways to implement remote in-band management of an FSM
unit. The first is to use the local router to route management frames (Web
browser or SNMP) between the local LAN and the remote unit. The second is
to use the local FSM unit as an independent gateway.
Log Out Screen
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Use of Connected Local Router
A
If this method is used, no configuration is required in the FSMs. Router A
will route Web/SNM P fra mes from the PC to the rem ote FSM s. The remote
FSM IP address must be set within the same network as the remote routers B
and C LAN network.
PC
Figure 3.38
Router
Frame Relay Networ k, Connected Local Rou ter
FSM
FSM
FSM
Router
B
Router
C
If the remote FSMs are required to have an IP address in different Networks
from the remote routers, a static route will have to be configured in the local
router (Router A) for each remote FSM to manage. If Router A becomes
unavailable, there is no way to reach the remote FSMs.
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Introduction
C HAPTER
4
C
HAPTER
4
VT100 I
This chap ter descri bes the m enus a nd option s associat ed with the Fram eStart
FSM’s VT100 interface. The screens displayed throughout this chapter were
accessed through a TELNET session.
NOTICE: The material presented in this chapter follows the order in which the
screens are presented in the VT100 interface. However, because the
parameters you specify in the Service Table attach protocols to
interf aces, yo u mu st conf igur e the S ervice Table first. (See Servic e
Table Screen on page 4-17.) You will not be able to allocate channels
(see Ch annel Table D etai ls Scre en on page 4-19) until the Service
Ta ble has been configure d.
NTERFACE
Accessing the VT100 Interface
You can access the VT100 interface locally via the Supervisory port or
remotely through a TELNET session. To access the VT100 screens locally,
verify the Supervisory type is “tty” and the Supervisory port speed matches
the terminal emulation program that’s being used. (Port speeds supported
include the following: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and
115200 bps.) You can access the VT100 interface remotely by opening a
TELNET session, entering the unit’s IP address, and connecting to the unit.
Screen Compo nents
The VT100 terminal screens have several components common to all screens
(see below). These components include the device type, which is centered on
the screen, the software and hardware revision numbers (upper left), the date
and time (upper right), the menu title (“Main” in the figure below), and the
serial number under which the unit is operating. Except for the Main screen
shown in Figure 4.2, the screen captures throughout this chapter show only
the configuration portion of the screen and not the screen components.
VT100 Interface 4-1
Cursor Controls
VT100 Terminal Screen Components
The VT100 interface uses a blinking cursor to select various menus and then
to select sub-menus and/or fields within those menus. You can navigate using
this cursor in different ways, depending on the program you use. Most
programs allow use of the “Tab” key and the “Shift+Tab” keys. Others allow
use of the arrow keys.
NOTICE: If you are not able to use your arrow keys, access the pull-down
menu under “Terminal,” click on “Preferences,” and be sure the
“VT100 Arrows” box is checked.
For keyboards that don’t have these standard keys or have only some of them,
an alternative set of cursor control commands is provided. Perform each
command by pressing a letter key while holding down the “Ctrl” key. You
may use the alternative commands (listed in the table below) and keyboard
commands interchangeably at your discretion.
Field Types
Keyboard Com mand Alternative Command
Left Arrow Ctrl+ S
Right Arrow Ctrl+D
Up Arrow Ctrl+E
Down Arr o w Ctrl+X
Backspace Ctrl+H
Delete Ctrl+Z
You can navigate further within a menu as described below.
Each menu screen is composed of fields. The two basic field types are userselectable (most of these are in brackets or parentheses) and display-only (no
brackets or parentheses). If you can move the highlighted cursor to a field,
that field is user-selectable; all other fields are display-only. User-selectable
fields are those in which you can make changes or execute commands. To
save changed parameters, in most cases you will “Esc” out of the current
menu after changing the parameters. In some cases, you will press the “Enter”
key to save new parameters.
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Fields enclosed in brackets [ ] offer a list of selections from which to choose.
The selections may be made by pressing your Spacebar to “toggle” between
Menu Structure
choices. Each tim e the Spacebar is press ed, a new item appears. When the
item you wish to choose is displayed, press the “Esc” key to save it.
Fields enclosed in parentheses ( ) are manipulated by one of the following
two methods. The first is to press the “Enter” key to simply execute the
function. The most common type of field in parentheses accepts typed input
in the form of letters and/or numbers. Typing characters when the field is
highlighted causes t he curre nt entry to be rep laced by the new characters . To
edit an existing entry rather than replace it, press the right arrow key to move
the cursor to the point that needs editing. You may insert characters or delete
them. Typed data must always be inserted rather than typed over. If the field
is full, you must first delete at least one character before you can add another.
NOTICE: The VT100 screens are automatically refreshed every 5 seconds.
However, you may also press Ctrl+U to refresh data on any
screen.
The Main Menu screen (shown in Figure 4.1) lists the functional useraccessible menus. To activate a specific menu, tab to it (or use your arrow
keys) and press “Enter.” To exit this or any subsequent menu, press the “Esc”
key. If you exit the Main menu, the terminal interface program terminates.
This is a valid way to end a session. When you exit any menu other than the
Main menu, you will be returned to the previous screen.
Figure 4.1
VT100 Main Menu Screen
CAUTION: If you do not enter a keystroke for 10 minutes, the terminal interface
logs you off automatically.
VT100 Interface 4-3
System S cree n
The first option on the Main menu screen is the System screen (Figure 4.2).
This screen lets you view and set specific information about the unit in
service.
Figure 4.2
VT100 System Screen
The System screen displays the fields shown in the table below.
Field Description
Contact Read/write field used to store the name of a point-of-
contact for system failure.
Name Read/write fie ld that holds the unit’s name.
Location Read/ wr ite field that holds the uni t's location.
FrameStart ID Read/write fie ld that holds the unit's ID that uniquely
ident if ies the unit a n d is used in the FrameStart
applications.
Blank Fields Read/write fie lds for user-specific labels and values.
Information resides in non-volatile memory.
Time Read/write field that holds the unit' s internal time setti ng
in standard 24-hour HH:MM:SS format.
Date Read/write field that holds the unit's intern al date setting
in standard MM/DD/YY format.
New Password Lets you modify your password by typing in a new
password. Accepta ble c haracte rs for use in a pas sword ar e
digits 0–9 and letters A–Z and a–z, for a total of 62
distinct characters.
NOTICE: Remember that passwords are case-sensitive and are limited to no more
than 10 characters. When logging on, password must be entered exactly
as it was programmed.
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The System screen displays the user- selectabl e prompt s listed in the table
below.
Maintenance Reset
Select this prompt to access a screen (Figure 4.3) where you can reset your
unit to factory defaults.
Prompt Function
Maintenance Reset Brings up a screen where you can reset unit to its default
TDM or Packet, Packet 3, or Packet 4 configuration.
Save and Restart Saves the current configuration and restarts the unit.
Figure 4.3
Maintenance Reset Screen
Using the space bar, you may toggle through the options to select the desired
maintenance reset (Default TDM Configuration, Default Packet Configuration,
Default Packet 3 Configuration, or Default Packet 4 Configuration). After you
select an option, the unit will display a confirmation screen (Figure 4.4) where
you may choose either to proceed with the maintenance reset or not.
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Figure 4.4
Confirmation Screen
NOTICE: Performing a “Maintenance Reset” or a “Save and Restart” will
terminate communications with the unit. Refresh (by pressing
“Ctrl+U”) after approximately 10 seconds to restore communications.
Save and Restart
Selecting “Save and Restart” will display a confirmation menu similar to that
shown in Figure 4.4. Select “yes” to save current configuration settings.
Interfaces Screen
The Interfaces screen in Figure 4.5 displays a list of all the unit’s available
interfaces.
Figure 4.5
Interfaces Screen
4-6 FrameStart FSM
From the Interfaces screen, you may choose from the following: Network,
Serial, Ethernet, or Supervisory.
Network Config Screen
The Network Config screen (Figure 4.6) lets you view and make changes to
the Network interface's configuration as described below. In addition, this
screen provides a table that displays the alarm values for the Network
interface.
Mode
Line Build-Out (Long
Haul)
Figure 4.6
Network Config Screen
Selects the network service type.
Values: Long Haul, Short Haul
Default: Long Haul
Sets the transmit Line Build Out (LBO) for the Long-Haul network interface.
Values: 0, −7.5, −15.0, −22.5 dB
Default: 0 dB
DSX Level (Short
Haul)
Framing
Line Coding
Timing
Specifies the DTE DSX-1 interface output level.
Values: 0−110, 111−220, 221−330, 331−440, 441−550, 551−660, >661 ft
Default: 0−110 ft
Selects the framing for the network side of the DSU/CSU.
Values ESF, D4
Default: ESF
Sets the network side line coding.
Values: B8ZS, AMI
Default: B8ZS
Sets the timing source to synchronize the unit’s internal timing generators. In
all cases, slips are controlled to occur on frame boundaries at the Network
ports when timing synchronization is lost. The options are as follows:
Internal – The unit’s internal frequency standard (T1 1.544 Mbps ± 50 bps)
is used for all timing.
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Network – Timing is derived from the Network port recovered clock.
Serial – Timing is derived from the Serial port recovered clock.
Zero Suppression
Zero Suppression
PRM Enable
Determines whether ones density insertion is activated after 15 zeros. This
parameter is ignored if the Coding parameter is set to “B8ZS.”
Values: Disable, Enable
Default: Disable
Determines whether ones density insertion is activated after 15 zeros. This
parameter is ignored if the Coding parameter is set to “B8ZS.”
Values: Disable, Enable
Default: Disable
Lets you establish which performance messaging standard will be employed
to initiate Performance Report Message (PRM) functions. Setting this field to
“Enable” instructs the unit to use ANSI T1.403, which sends a PRM once
every second. Setting this field to “Disable” instructs the unit to use AT&T
TR54016, which provides performance reporting on request only.
Values: Disable, Enable
Default: Disable
Error Status and Alarm Thresholds Table
The unit can be programmed to generate an alarm condition based on a
specific level of performance degradation. The Network screens present a
table that provides current error status and alarm threshold information.
Acceptable alarm thresholds are set for periods of 1-5, 10, 20, or 30 seconds
(900 seconds), and are sampled every second. The error types listed in the
following paragraphs can be preset to a value between 0 and 900 seconds.
Setting a f ield to “0” (zer o) disable s the alar m on tha t statist ic. To effe ctively
disable al arm repo rting, set all fields to “0” (z ero).
The 15-minute time frame is not based on the TR 54016 or T1.403 interval
boundaries, but is a time window based on the accumulated counts over the
previous fifteen 1-minute intervals. In all cases, if the number of actual
network errored seconds in the previous 15 minutes reaches the preset
threshold for the specified error type, an alarm condition is declared.
The four columns o f the s tatus tab le are as follows:
• Status: Displays the current status of the network port.
• Alarm: Displays the alarm value of the net work port. The unit declares an
alarm as soon as the count exceeds the threshold set.
• Count: Displays the number of events or occurrences of this statistic that
have been dete cted .
• Threshold: Displays a read/write field that can be set to a desirable
threshold.
The table provides error sta tus and alarm thre shold in formation f or the
following error pa rameters:
4-8 FrameStart FSM
ES
Sets the Errored Seconds (ES) threshold. An ES is a 1-second period in which
at least one logic error occurred. The default value is 45 seconds.
SES
LOSS
UAS
CSS
BPVS
OOFS
AISS
Sets the Severely Errored Seconds (SES) threshold. An SES is a 1-second
period in which at least 320 CRC errors or one Out- of - Frame (OOF) error
occurred. The default value is 5 seconds.
Sets the Loss of Signal Seconds (LOSS) threshold. A LOSS is 1-second
period in which the E1 received signal is interrupted. The default value is
5 seconds.
Sets the Unavailable Seconds (UAS) threshold. A UAS is a 1-second period
in which consecutive severely errored seconds cause an unavailable state. The
default is 0 seconds (Disabled).
Sets the Controlled Slip Seconds (CSS) threshold. The default is 0 seconds
(Disabled).
Sets the Bipolar Violation Errored Seconds (BPVS) threshold. A BPVS is a 1second period in which at least one bipolar violation occurred. The default is
0 seconds (Disabled).
Sets the Out of Frame Seconds (OOFS) threshold. An OOFS is a 1-second
period in which a frame sync loss occurred. The default value is 5 seconds.
Sets the Alarm Indication Signal Seconds (AISS) threshold. An AIS is a 1second period when unframed all ones are received. The default is 0 seconds
(Disabled).
RAS
Reset Timer
Sets the Remote Alarm Seconds (RAS) threshold. An RAS is generated by
the terminal equipment when an improper signal is received from the facility
(or upon receipt of unframed all ones). The default is 0 seconds (Disabled).
Sets the Reset Timer threshold. This read/write field is used to establish the
contiguous number of seconds that an alarm parameter must be clear before
the alarm is reset. Applicable values range from 000 through 900. A value of
“000” means the alarm will never be reset.
The Network Config screen provides the user-selectable prompts described in
the table below.
Prompt Function
Clear Alarms Resets the alarm conditions related to the Network and counts to
zero.
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Prompt Function
Performance Displays a current count of the number of error events that have
occurred over the past 24 hours and the past 30 da ys .
Channels Displays th e Chann el Table Details scree n (found on page4-19),
showing each channe l by index number. Each chann el’ s rate and
service (by number) are displ aye d and c an be chang ed through
user input.
Performance Screens
The Performance prompt near the bottom of the Network screens displays a
Performance 24 Hour screen (Figure 4.7), which provides a summary of the
error events that have occurred during each interval of the past 24 hours. In
addition to the parameters already defined on the Error Status and Alarm
Thresholds Table on page 4-8, the following parameters are included on the
Performan ce screen s.
BES
LOFC
CRCES
Sets the Bursty Error Seconds (BES) threshold. A BES is a 1-second period
during which at least more than one but fewer than 320 CRC6 errors
occurred.
The Loss of Frame Count (LOFC) represents the number of time a loss of
frame is declared. A loss of frame is declared after 2.5 seconds of continuous
loss of signal or OOF.
Sets the Cyclic Redundancy Check Errored Seconds (CRCES) threshold. A
CRC is a method of confirming the integrity of received data.
Figure 4.7
Network Performance 24 Hour Scr ee n
Select th e “Perform ance 3 0 Day Pro mpt” on this sc reen to se e a detail ed
summary of the error events that have occurred during each interval of the
past 30 days (Figure 4.8).
4-10 FrameStart FSM
Serial Screen
Figure 4.8
Network Performance 30 Day Sc reen
CAUTION: Performance data will be lost upon power cycle or after performing a
Maintenance Reset/Restart.
Type
The Serial screen (Figure 4.9) lets you view and make changes to the unit’s
Serial configuration as described in the paragraphs below. To make changes
to any Serial parameter, simply set the parameter to the desired selection and
press the “ Esc” ke y.
Figure 4.9
Serial Screen
This param eter sel ects the ty pe of i nterface ( based on i ts elec trical signa l
character istics) used by the equipmen t conne cted to th e Serial po rt.
Values: V.35, RS-232, EIA-530
Default: V.35
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NOTICE: V.35 requires the use of an optional cable. Refer to Optional Equipment
on page A-5 for ordering information.
Mode
Packet Rate
Bundling
By default, the Serial port serves as a DCE port in both Packet and TDM
modes. However, the Serial port can serve as a DTE port when the unit is in
Packet m ode.
If the Serial port connects to a DTE device (such as a FRAD or a router), the
Mode parameter must be set to “DCE.” If this port connects to a DCE device
(such as a DSU/CSU), this parameter must be set to “DTE” (valid only for
Packet m ode, not T DM).
Values: DCE, DTE
Default: DCE
NOTICE: DTE mode re quires the use of an optional DTE cable. Refer to
Appendix A for ordering information.
If the port is running in Packet mode, the Rate must be configured to the
desired port speed (in bits per second). In TDM mode, the port speed rate will
be set by configuring the next four parameters (Start Channel, Number of
Channels, Bundling, and Channel Rate).
Values: Nx56K or Nx64K where N = 1−24
Default: 1536 kbps
Selects whether the DTE channel assignment is made as a “Contiguous”
group or as “Alternate” channels. Selecting “Alternate” ensures ones density.
Because the unit allows individual channels to be configured for a service, a
value of “Arbitrary” will be returne d for this parame ter if the current channel
allocation is not contiguous or Alternate. The “Arbitrary” value can only be
supplied by the unit − it cannot be set by the user.
Values: Contiguous, Alternate, Arbitrary
Default: Contiguous
NOTICE: Because “Alternate” Bundling assigns every other channel, only half
Start Channel
# of Channels
4-12 FrameStart FSM
Selects the starting channel in the 24-channel DS1 bit stream. Starting with
the specified channel, the unit automatically assigns the channels that follow.
Specifies the number of channels to be assigned to the DTE.
the channels are available.
Values: 1 through 24
Default: 1
Values: 0 through 24
Default: 24 Channel Rate
Channel Rate
The unit can operate at any data rate that is a multiple of 56 or 64 kbps. If
“Νx64K” is selected, the ones density requirements of the T1 network line
must be ensured . If “Νx56K” is selected, ones density for the selected DS0
channel is maintained.
Values: Nx56K, Nx64K
Default: Nx64K
NOTICE: Start Channel, Number of Channels, and Channel Rate cannot be
changed if Bundling is not also changed from “Arbitrary.”
Invert Clock
Tx Clock
LL
In DTE Packet mode, this parameter changes the clock edge of the
transmitted data. The Invert Clock parameter is only available for use in DTE
mode.
Values: Disable, Enable
Default: Disable
Selects the clock the unit uses to sample the data transmitted from the DTE.
When se t to “ In tern al, ” th e da ta i s sa mple d d irec tly wi th th e t rans mit data
clock that is also supplied to the DTE as Transmit Clock. The “External”
option uses the external clock from the DTE.
Values: Internal, E xternal
Default: Internal
NOTICE: The “External” option is valid only in Packet mode.
The Local Loopback (LL) parameter can be set to “Enable” or “Disable.”
Selecting “Enable” allows the unit to go into Local Loop when the LL pin on
the Serial port goes high. The unit exits the loop when the LL pin goes low. If
you select “Disable,” the unit ignores the LL pin on the Serial port.
Values: Disable, Enable
Default: Disable
V54
CTS
NOTICE: For more information on pin assignments, refer to Network Interface
Pin Assignments shown on page A-8.
Selecting “Enable” allows the unit to respond to in-band V.54 loop codes. If
you select “Disable,” the unit ignores these codes.
Values: Disable, Enable
Default: Disable
The Clear to Send (CTS) parameter can be set to “Forced True,” “Forced
False,” or “Internal.” If this parameter is set to “Internal,” the CTS control
lead follows the RTS control lead from the DTE after a delay of a duration
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established by the RTS/CTS Delay parameter (see RTS/CTS Delay on
page 4-14).
Values: Forced True, Forced False, Internal
Default: Fo rced Tru e
DSR
DCD
RTS
RTS/CTS Delay
Data Set Ready (DSR) can be set to “Forced True,” “Forced False,” or
“Internal.” The “Internal” option sets DSR “On” if the port is enabled and
“Off” if the port is disabled .
Values: Forced True, Forced False, Internal
Default: Fo rced Tru e
The Data Carrier D etect (D CD) par ameter can be set to “Force d True, ”
“Forced F alse, ” or “In ternal. ” If s et to “Inter nal,” DCD is “O n” when ne twork
carrier is being received from the remote end, and is “Off” when network
carrier is not being received from the far end.
Values: Forced True, Forced False, Internal
Default: Fo rced Tru e
The Request to Send (RTS) parameter determines the source from which the
unit reads the RTS signal status. If set to “Normal,” the unit gets RTS from
the DTE on the Serial interface. If set to “Forced True,” RTS is always
perceived as “On.”
Values: Normal, Forced True
Default: Normal
The Request to Send/Clear to Send (RTS/CTS) parameter determines how
long the unit waits before it changes the level of CTS to match RTS when the
CTS parameter is set to “Internal.”
Values: Normal (~30 ms delay), Long (~100 ms delay)
Default: Normal
DTR Alarm Cont ro l
DTR Alarm Status
Format
Flow Control
Character Size
4-14 FrameStart FSM
Lets you set DTR Alarm Control parameters.
Lets you view the current DTR Alarm status.
Selects the port’s operating mode.
Selects the type of flow control to be used if the port is asynchronous.
Selects the number of bits required to make up one asynchronous character.
Values: Enable, Disable
Default: Disable
Values: Sync, Async
Default: Sync
Values: None, Xon/Xoff, RTS/CTS
Default: None
Values: Five, Six, Seven, Eight
Default: Eight
Parity
Sets the parity bit if the port is asynchronous.
Values: None, Odd, Even
Default: None
Stop Bit
Selects the number of bits required to end the character.
Values: 1, 2
Default: 1
Current Pin Status
The Current Pin Status, which shows the state of the RS-232 pins, is also
displayed on the Serial interface screens.
Ethernet (IP Details) Screen
If you select “Ethernet” from the Interfaces screen, you will bring up an IP
Details screen (Figure 4.10) that lets you view and/or modify the IP
paramete rs listed be low.
Figure 4.10
IP Details Screen
Unit IP Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway IP Address
DHCP Client
A unique Network address assigned to this unit.
Defines the Network portion of the unit’s IP address.
IP address of the default gateway (router) on the LAN side of the unit.
If DHCP Client is enabled at power-up, the unit will request its IP, Mask, and
Gateway addresses from a DHCP server located on the LAN side of the unit,
and the unit will use these addresses. If the DHCP request is unsuccessful, the
unit will use the configured addresses shown on this screen.
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NOTICE: Always verify that a DHCP server is available on the network before
enabling DHCP Client. If, on power-up, a DHCP server is not found, a
60-second timeout will occur.
Client Identifier
Physical Add ress
Displays a unique identifier for a specific IP address.
Displays unique MAC address.
NOTICE: Always verify that a DHCP server is available on the network before
enabling DHCP Client. If, on power-up, a DHCP server is not found, a
60-second timeout will occur.
NOTICE: If you manually change the IP address, you must “Save and Restart.”
(See Save and Restart on page 4-6.)
Supervisory Configuration Screen
The Supervisory Config screen (Figure 4.11) displays the current speed of the
Supervisory port interface.
Figure 4.11
Supervisor y Config Screen
The Supervisory screen lets you view and change the Supervisory port speed.
The Supervisory port only supports asynchronous character formats.
Speed
Character Size
4-16 FrameStart FSM
Changes the Supervisory port speed (in bits per second).
Selects the number of bits required to make up one asynchronous character.
Values: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200
Default: 19200
Values: Five, Six, Seven, Eight
Default: Eight
Parity
Sets the parity bit if the port is asynchronous.
Values: None, Odd, Even
Default: None
Stop Bit
DTR Alarm Cont ro l
DTR Alarm Status
Diagnostic Messages
Selects the number of bits required to end the character.
Values: 1, 2
Default: 1
Lets you set DTR Alarm Control parameters.
Values: Enable, Disable
Default: Disable
Lets you view the current DTR Alarm status.
Enables the Supervisory port to send out diagnostic messages upon power-up.
Values: Enable, Disable
Default: Enable
Current Pin Status
The Current Pin Status, which shows the state of the RS-232 pins, is also
displayed on the Supervisory Config screen.
Service Table Screen
The Service Table screen (Figure 4.12) provides a view of the unit’s defined
services and displays the Interface, Type, and Pair parameters for each
service.
Figure 4.12
The Servi ce Table s creen displays t he availa ble services listed b y Inde x
number. From the Service Table screen, you can navigate to a Service Details
screen (Figure 4.13) from the <Index> column, to an Interface Details screen
Service Table Screen
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from the < Interface > column , or to a Type De tails sc reen from the <T ype>
column.
Interface
Figure 4.13
Service Details Scree n
From this screen, you can access and change the parameters listed below. The
new parameters are saved when you press the “Esc” key and return to the
previous screen.
Selecting one of the interfaces will bring up a screen where you can view
interface parameters. These screens are the same ones displayed when you
select a sub-menu from the Interfaces menu described earlier on page 4-6.
Type
Selecting one of the services listed under the “Type” column will bring up a
screen where you can view (and, in some cases, change) parameters for each
type of service. The details displayed depend on the type of service (TDM,
PPP, Fram e R elay, IP, or tty) c urrent ly in effect. Thes e scr eens a re sho wn a nd
described below according to each type of service.
Pair
User-assigned integer field that specifies where to route t he traffic fro m this
service. If the service is terminated by the unit, set this value to “0” (zero).
Channel T able Det ails Screen
To access the Chann el T able D etails screen (Fi gure 4.14), select “TD M” f rom
the Servi ce Table. This scr een displ ays a ch annel map for th e Networ k
services, but does not display a sub-menu for Serial services.
4-18 FrameStart FSM
Figure 4.14
Channel Table Details Screen
The channel map displayed in a TDM Details screen for Network services lets
you establish the Rate and Service parameters for any available channel.
These parameters are described below
Rate
The unit can operate at any data rate that is a multiple of 64 kbps.
Default: 64K
Service
Specifies the Service to which this Channel is allocated. Refer to the Service
Table to see how the current Services are configured.
Idle Pattern
Selects the idle pattern sent by the unit and lets the unit determine if the idle
pattern has been sent by the other end.
Values: 0−255
Default: 127
Frame Relay Service Details Screen
Access the Frame Relay Service Details screen (Figure 4.15) by selecting
“Frame Relay” under the <Type> column on the Service Table screen.
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Figure 4.15
Frame Relay Service Details Screen
The Fram e Relay Service D etails scr een dis plays Se rvice, Pa ir, and In terface
details across the top of the screen. Fields shown at the top of the Frame
Relay Service Details screen are described below.
Field Description
Active Read-only status (No, Yes)
Interface Type
Link Management
LMI Type Read-only stat us
FrameStart Status Read-only status
Round Trip Delay
(bytes)
Round Trip Rate (sec) Specifies the rate at which Round Trip Delay
Specifies the frame size of pac ket s making roundtrip.
packe ts ar e se nt .
Screen parameters that can be viewed and/or changed are listed below. To save
new parameters, press the “Esc” key .
If this service is conn ected to a Frame Relay net work, the Interface Type
should be set to “UNI” as it is the user side of a User-to-Network interface. If
it is connected to a FRAD/router, the Interface Type should be set to “NI” as
it is the network side of a User-to-Network interface. If it is connected to an
equipment set for Network-to-Network interface, the Interface Type should be
set to “NNI.”
Values: UNI, NI, NNI
Default: UNI if interface is Network, NI if interface is Serial
This parameter should be set to the link management used by the equipment
connected to it. If set to “Auto,” the unit will learn the link management type
and display it on the status portion of this screen.
4-20 FrameStart FSM
Once it discovers the link management type, the unit should be set to the
discovered value so that subsequent unit or network re-initialization will be
faster.
Values: Auto, CCITT, ANSI, LMI, None
Default: ANSI
Max Frame Size
N1
N2
N3
If Auto Diagnostic is set to “Yes,” the unit will discard received frames that
are larger than the maximum frame size. If Auto Diagnostic is set to “No,”
these large received frames will be sent, but will be counted in the Rx Invalid
statistics.
Values: 64–4096
Default: 2500
Indicates the number of “keep alive” status inquiries that are sent between full
status requests.
Values: 5–255
Default: 5 if interfa ce is N etwork (U NI), 6 i f interfa ce is Serial (NI).
Specifies the total number of link reliability and protocol errors that can occur
during the sliding event monitor count defined by N3. If this count is
exceeded, the port is decla red inactiv e.
Values: 1–255
Default: 3
Represents a Monitored Events Count. For a network, a monitored event is
the receipt of a status inquiry message or the expiration of the polling
verification timer T2. For a FRAD, a monitored event is the transmission of a
status inquiry message. This parameter defines the size of the sliding window
used by the unit to determine whether a channel or user device is active.
Values: 5–255
Default: 4
T1
Default CIR (bps)
Default Be Rate (bps)
Specifies the number of seconds the unit waits between issuing status enquiry
messages.
Values: 5–30
Default: 10
The Committed Information Rate (in bits per second) provided by your frame
relay service provider. The unit will apply this value to each DLCI learned
from the network side to gather statistics and to perform CIR enforcement, if
required. If a DLCI is configured with a CIR different from the default, the
DLCI configuration will be used instead.
Values: 0–1536000
Default: 0
The Excess Burst Rate (in bits per second) provided by your frame relay
service provider. The unit will apply this value to each DLCI learned from the
network side to gather statistics and to perform CIR enforcement, if required.
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If a DLC I is conf igured wi th an Ex cess Burs t differen t from t he defaul t, the
DLCI configuration will be used instead.
Values: 0–1536000
Default: 0
Enforce CIR and Be
Management DLCI
Management Auto IP
DLCI
FrameStart Auto
Diagnostic
If this parameter is set to “Yes,” the unit will enforce Committed Information
Rate and E xcess Burst.
Values: No, Yes
Default: No
NOTICE: The Auto Diagnostic parameter must be set to “Yes” to enforce CIR and
Be.
If this parameter is set to “0,” the unit will look for management traffic on
any D LC I. I f se t to a nu mb er a ssoc iate d w ith a sp ecif ic DLCI , th e u nit w il l
look for management traffic on that DLCI only.
If this parameter is set to “Yes,” the unit will monitor the specified DLCI for
5 pings over 5 seconds, after which the unit uses the destination address as its
management IP address.
When this parameter is set to “Yes,” the unit will always source LMI on both
sides of the frame relay connection. The unit will dynamically learn the type
of link management used on each side of the connection (Network and
Serial).
When set to “No,” the unit will forward each LMI message to its service pair.
If one side of the pair goes down, the other side will stop receiving LMI.
FrameStart Auto
Discovery
RFC1315 Trap
FrameStart Auto Diagnostic mode should be left set to “Yes” unless the frame
relay connection has more that 128 DLCIs, or if there is a very high traffic
rate on a constant basis.
Values: No, Yes
Default: Yes
When this parameter is set to “Yes,” the unit will send FrameStart discovery
and delay frames to each DLCI it learns as soon as the DLCIs are set active.
This is required to calculate round-trip delay as well as to discover remote
FrameStart FSM units. This parameter should be set to “Yes” only on
network services that have an FSM at the far end of the frame relay
connection.
Values: No, Yes
Default: No
When this parameter is set to “Enable,” the unit will send the standard
RFC1315 frame relay DTE circuit state change trap every time a DLCI
4-22 FrameStart FSM
changes state, provided at least one destination IP address for trap is
configured in the SNMP configuration.
Values: Disable, Enable
Default: Disable
Tx Threshold
Tx Alarm
Rx Threshold
Rx Alarm
Rx Invalid Thr eshold
Rx Invalid Alarm
Number of bits per second sent during a 15-minute interval after which a Tx
alarm will be triggered. A value of “0” (zero) disables this trap.
Values: 0–4294967295
Default: 0
Status of t his alar m (OK, Alarmed ).
Number of bits per second sent during a 15-minute interval after which an Rx
alarm will be triggered. A value of “0” (zero) disables this trap.
Values: 0–4294967295
Default: 0
Status of t his alar m (OK, Alarmed ).
Number of invalid frames received during a 15-minute interval after which an
Rx invalid alarm will be triggered. A value of “0” (zero) disables this trap.
Values: 0–4294967295
Default: 0
Status of t his alar m (OK, Alarmed ).
User pro mpts at th e bottom of the F rame Rel ay Ser vices Detai ls screen are
described in the following table.
Prompt Function
Frame Re lay
Statistics
DLCI Table Opens the DLCI Table screen, which displays all the DLCIs on
Clear Statistics Clears all Frame Relay statistics.
Clear Alarms Clears all Frame Relay alarms.
Pair Type Details Opens another Fr ame Relay Service Details screen that rev erses
Opens the Frame Relay Statistics screen for the curre nt fra me
relay service.
the current service. Refer to
more information.
the service and the pair so that you can view both sides of the
pair.
DLCI Table Screen on page 4-37 for
Select the “Frame Relay Statistics” prompt to bring up a table that reports on
the status and condition of LMI parameters and on Receive/Transmit alarms
and thresholds. Alarm threshold levels may be changed by entering a new
threshold value in the appropriate field on the Frame Relay Service Details
screen and pressing the “Es c” key.
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Figure 4.16
Frame Relay Stat istics Screen
To view the Port Statistics (Figure 4.17) for a specific interval, select that
interval fro m the F rame Re lay Stati stics <P eriod> col umn.
Figure 4.17
Frame Relay Port Statistics Screen
PPP Service Details Screen
The PPP Service Details screen (Figure 4.18) gives you access to configuration
parameters that can be viewed/changed as described in the following
paragraphs. To save new parameters, press the “Esc” key.
4-24 FrameStart FSM
Figure 4.18
PPP Service Details Screen
ACCM
MRU
Port IP Address
Peer IP Address
Virtual PPP Ove r
The Asynchronous Control Character Map (ACCM) configuration option
provides a method to negotiate the use of control character transparency on
asynchronous links.
Values: 0–4294967295
Default: 4294967295
The Maximum Receive Units (MRU) configuration option may be set to
inform the peer that the implementation can receive larger packets, or to
request th at the pe er send s maller p ackets.
Values: 128–4096
Default: 1500
The IP Address of the Supervisory port. Set your Internet Browser to this IP
address to access the Web Server interface using the Supervisory port.
Default: 192.168.1.2
Enter the IP address of the peer that will negotiate authentication protocols.
Default: 192.168.1.3
Endpoint name over which to send PPP encapsulated data (i.e., PPP over
Frame Relay). Valid only when the PPP interface is Virtual.
Auth Challenge
Interval
Allow PAP
The time interval (in seconds) between CHAP challenges. A value of “0”
(zero) disables the periodic authentication challenge.
Values: 0−3600
Default: 0 (disabled)
This parameter lets the peer negotiate for PAP.
Values: No, Yes
Default: No
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Allow CHAP
This parameter lets the peer negotiate for CHAP.
Values: No, Yes
Default: No
PAP Username
PAP Password
CHAP Username
CHAP Secret
Initiate Negotiation
Type the appropriate PAP Username in this field to log on to the peer.
Values: (user established)
Default: Username
Enter the password necessary to log on to the peer under a given PAP
Username.
Values: (user established)
Default: (none)
Type the appropriate CHAP Hostname in this field to challenge the peer.
Values: (user established)
Default: Hostname
Enter the S ecret (i. e., passw ord) neces sary to challeng e the peer .
Values: (user established)
Default: Secret
Determines whether the port actively negotiates with the peer site or passively
waits for negotiation requests.
Values: Yes, No
Default: Yes
Para me te rs to Neg o tiat e
The table displayed near the bottom of the PPP Service Details screen shows
which parameters are set to be negotiated. You can specify which parameters
should be negotiated by selecting the desired option. The table below
describes the parameters that can be negotiated.
Parameter Description
Protocol Header
Compression
IPCP Compression Compresses TCP headers using Van Jacobsen compression.
MRU Informs the peer that the implementation can receive larger
HDLC Address
Compression
IP Address Dynamically negotiates for IP addresses; otherwise, it is
Compresses PPP protocol headers.
Default = Yes
Default = Yes
packets, or requests th at the peer s end sma ll er pa cke ts .
Default = Yes
Negotiates the co mpression of high-level dat a link control
(HDLC) addresses.
Default = Yes
assumed both sides know each other ’s IP addr es s es.
Default = Yes
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