Verilink NCM 2000 User Manual

September 1999 P/N 880-502623-001-E1

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digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These limits are designed to provide protection against harmful interference in a commercial environment.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the user manual, can cause harmful interference to radio communications.

There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television reception—which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on—try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is conne cted.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On the rear, side 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.

• All direct connections to the network lines must be made using standard plugs and jacks (compliant with Part 68). The following tables list the applicable registration jack universal order codes (USOCs), facility interface codes (FICs), and service order codes (SOCs). These are required to order service from the telco.

For T1 interfaces:

Port ID REN/SOC FIC USOC

1.544 Mbit/s SF

1.544 Mbit/s SF, B8ZS

1.544 Mbit/s ANSI ESF

1.544 Mbit/s ANSI ESF, B8ZS

For DDS interfaces:

Port ID REN/SOC FIC USOC

56 kbit/s 64 kbit/s

• If the unit appears to be malfunctioning, inform the telco and disconnect it 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.

• 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 provide you advance notice if possible.

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RJ-48C jack

RJ-48S jack

Lithium Battery

• If the telephone company alters its equipment in a manner that can affect the use of this device, it must give you warning so that you have the opportunity to maintain uninterrupted service. You will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

• No customer is authorized to repair this equipment, regardless of warranty status. All repair s must be performe d by Ve ril i nk or an auth or ized age nt . It is the responsibility of users requiring service to report the need for service to Verilink or to one of our authorized agents.

The lithium battery referred to in the following notices is contained inside the clock chip.

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DANGER!

The battery can ex plo de i f inco rre ct ly rep lac ed! Repl ace on ly with th e sam e or equi valent type recommen ded by the manufacturer . Di sp ose of used batteries accordi ng to the manufacturer’s instructions.

DANGER!

To avoid electrical shock in case of f ailur e , th e power supply must be installed b y a professional installer. The terminal labeled with the ground symbol ( ) on the power supply must be connected to a permanent earth ground.

CAUTION!

Interconnecting circuits must comply with the requirements of EN60950:1992/A4:1997 Section 6.2 for telecommunications network voltages (TNV) circuits.

ATTENTION!

Une explosion peut se produire si la batterie est remplacée d’ une façon incorrecte! Remplacez-la seulement avec le même modêle de batterie ou un modèle équivalent selon les recommendations de manufacture. Disposez de les batteries usées selon le s instructions de manufacture.

ATTENTION!

Pour éviter choc électrique en cas de insuccès, la provision de pouvoir doit êtré installé par un installeur professionnel. Le terminal de la provision de pouvoir, marqué du symbol de terre, ( ) doit connecté à un circuit de terre permanent.

PRUDENT!

Les circuit s doi vent êtré i nter conn ectés de mani ère à ce qu e l’ é quipe ment contin ue a êtré en agrément avec “EN60950:1992/A4:1997, Section 6.2, pour les circuits de voltage de liaisons d’ échanges (réseau) par les télécommunications (TNV), ” après les connections de circuits.

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ATTENCION!

La bateria puede explota r si se reem plaza incorr ec tamente. Reemplace la b a t er ia con el mismo tipo de bateria ó una equivalente recomendada por el manufacturero. Disponga de las baterias de acuerdo con las instrucciones del manufacturero.

ATTENCION!

Para evitar contacto con circuitos que electrocutan, la fuente de alimentación debe ser instalada por un técnico profesional. La terminal de la fuente de alimentación marcada con el símbolo de tierra ( ) debe ser conectada a un circuito de vuelta por tierra permanente.

PELIGRO!

Circuitos que se interconectan a la red de telecomunicaciones deben hacerse de tal manera que cumplan con los requisitos estipulados en las especificaciones “EN60950:1992/ A4:1997 , Secció n 6.2, pa ra los vo ltages de c ircuit os interco nnectado s a la Red de Telecomunicaciones (TNV),” despues de terminar las connecciones entre los circuitos.

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VORSICHT!

Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem Ersetzen der Batterie! Batterie gleichen Typs und gleich er Qualität benutzen, wie vom Her s t eller empf ohlen. Ents orgung der Batterie nach Anweisung des Herstellers!

VORSICHT, GEFAHR!

Um keinen Schlag zu erhalten beim Versagen der electrische n Anl a ge, muss der Stromanschluss von ei nem Elektriker vorgenommen werden. D er elektrische Pol, vers ehen mit dem Erdsymbol ( ) muss am Stromanschluss permanent geerdet sein.

VORSICHT!

Schaltungen, die in den Geräten zusammengeschaltet sind, müssen weiterhin den Vorschriften EN60950:1992/A4:1997, Absatz 6.2 für Telecommunications Netz Spannung (TNV) Schaltkreize entsprechen.

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Requirements

Safety Precautions

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 applicabl es aux appareils numériques (de la class A) prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouill age radi oélect riq ue éd icté par le mi nist ère des Communi ca tion s du Canada.

The Industry Canada label indentifies CS-03 certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements. Industry Canada does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the company’s inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly (telephone extension cord). The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certifi ed equipmen t should be made by a n authoriz ed Canad ian maint enance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

This equipment is intended to be installed only in a Restricted Access Location that meets the following criteria:

• Access can only be gained by service personnel or users who have been instructed about the reasons for the restrictions applied to the location and about any precautions that must be taken.

• Access can only be gained through the use of a lock and key or other means of security, and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location.

When handling this equipment, follow these basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of electric shock an d in ju ry :

• 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 cloth slightly dampened with water.

• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. It may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

• Slots and openings in the shelves are provided for ventilation to protect them from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never place this product near a radiator or heat register.

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• 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 will interfere 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 shelves. 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 cabinet has been damaged.

Verilink’s product warranty covers repair or replacement of all equipment under normal use for a five-year period from date of shipment. Replacement products may be new or reconditioned. Any replaced or repaired product or part has a ninety (90) day warranty or the remainder of the initial warranty period, whichever is longer. Our in-house Repair Center services returns within ten working days.

Verilink offers the following services:

• System Engineers at regional sales office s for network design and planning assistance (800) 837- 4546

• Technical Assistance Center for free 24x7 telephone support during installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting (800) 285-2755 and support@verilink.com

• To return a product, it must be assigned a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number before sending it to Veril i nk for repa ir (800) 92 6- 0085 , ext. 228 2

• Maintenance contracts and leasing plans (800) 837-4546

• Technical Training on network concepts and Verilink products (800) 282-2755

and training@verilink.com

• Web site (www.verilink.com)

This manual was writte n an d il lu str ated by Mar ie M eti vie r and S te ve Rid er . Co ntri but ing writers include: Theresa Lau and Barbara Termaat.

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NCM Overview

This document describes the Access System 2000 (AS2000) Node Controller Module, NC M 2000, Verilink’s SNMP solution to managing digital wide area networks.

This document provides information specific to the NCM 2000:

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Introduction, features, and general information

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Hardware and system overview

•

Using the NCM Craft interface

For information about specific applications that can be managed by the NCM, see the appropriate application manual.

The NCM 2000 is a networked intelligent module that is devoted exclusively to management tasks. It has no data-carrying tasks other than its use of inband management via the data lines. The NCM is IP-addressable and can be fully integrated with an AS2000 network.

Network Node Management

The NCM contains an embedded Craft interface (ASCII terminal interface) that allows a system administrator to control, configure, administer, and monitor application modules in the local node and in remote NCM-managed nodes of an AS2000 network.

The NCM also has an embedded SNMP agent that acts as a host for the optional Node Manager or any other SNMP-based network manager. (The Verilink Node Manager product is an optional Graphical User Interface-based manager application that runs under Windows 95/NT.) SNMP, Telnet and FTP protocols are supporte d through Ethernet and SLIP co nnections.

A major feature of the NCM is that a local NCM Craft interface session can access up to 30 other nodes in an AS2000 network. Then you can manage elements in those nodes as if each were in your local node, through sessions that the Craft interface establishes to NCM modules in the network. These sessions communicate via inband management channels connecting a network of AS2000 nodes. Inb and management channels are provided by dedicated DS0 lines within the T1 or T3 lines connecting the nodes.

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NCM Overview

Features Summary

NOTE:

The NCM 2000 is purely a manageme nt module. It doe s not operat e as a CSU or DSU. However, it may co ntrol clocking functio ns. NCM tasks and features include:

Do not mix NCM and SCC Node Controllers in the same node. There can be only one type of node controller in a node. Any existing NCC controller card in a node will defer to the NCM when it is added and will become another T1 application module.

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Fault management

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Configuration of all application modules in a network of AS2000 nodes

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Circuit manager and bandwidth management—real-time circuit building/ro uting support including dr op-and-insert and bypass

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Alarm management with up to four trap hosts

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Performance monitoring and management

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Diagnostics and troubleshooting

Features Detail

Automatic Discovery and Restoral

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Security management using four levels of password access protection

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Management of legacy and newer ACP bus applications

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Provides both internal and external clock support

Major features of the NCM 2000 include:

When initially plugged into its node, the NCM automatically “discovers” the elements in the node. In restoral mode, a new application module that replaces a previously configured like module in the same shelf/slot position (or a module that has been cleared of its configuration) is automatically reconfigured by the NCM from the NCM database. This restoral includes circuits that made use of the module that was replaced or cleared.

In restoral mode, an unco nfi gured module is downloaded with a complete configuration from the NCM node master database. The node master NCM shares its database with all other shelf master NCMs in the node.

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NCM Overview

Management Redundancy

NOTE:

Two NCM modules may be placed in a node in order for one to serve as a redundant backup for the other. The in -service NCM will synchronize the database of all card configurations and circuits in the standby NCM. If the primary NCM fails or is removed, the standby NCM will take over management of the node using the same MAC and IP addresses.

The primary NCM is the one with the greater running time and/or in the lower numbered shelf and slot. NCMs must be able to communicate with each other. If a standby NCM is in a different shelf than the primary NCM, the shelves must be connected using ACP-type daisy-chain cables. See Figure 1-6 in the section “DaisyChaining AS2000 Shelves”.

Figure 1-1 shows an application using two NCMs in a node and

three Node Manager software installations, all connected to an Ethernet LAN.

B

ecause the database resides in the NCM module, an NCM moved to a different node without having its database first cle ared, will reconfigure the new node. Take care not to cause unintended configuration effects when swapping or moving NCMs.

NCM as a Gateway

The primary NCM is responsible for managing all the slots within the node. All communication between the NCM and the slots uses the ACP or TABS bus. Addition al ly, the primary NCM acts as a gateway for management traffic passing between the slots and the optional Node Manager software package. Node Manager is a Windows-based, SNMP-compatible network management program that features a Graphical User Interface (GUI).

The primary and secondary NCMs communicate with each other. If the primary NCM detects that there is no secondary NCM, the primary NCM sets an alarm and then continues normal operatio ns. If the secondary NCM detects that there is no primary NCM, it becomes the primary NCM. Every 15 minutes, the p rimary NCM updates the database in the secondary NCM.

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NCM Overview

Figure 1-1 Mixed Shelf with Mirrored Node Managers and NCMs

Node Manager Console

Nod

Manage

NCM

(NIM)

Interface

Primary NCM

1

Node Manager

Ethernet

AS2000 Multi-line shelf

NCM

Line

(CIM)

Interface

Application (DCSU)

23456 13

Interface

Application (QUAD)

Data

(CIM)

Line

(DIM)

Interface

Application (IMUX)

Interface

Application (TAC)

ACP/TABS bus

Data

(CIM)

Interface

Application (DIU)

(DIM)

(NIM)

Interface

Standby NCM

Circuit Manager Database

Shelf Compatibility

The Circuit Manager uses a database which is stored in the NCM card. This database contains the configuration and circuit information for the entire node. It is sometimes referred to as the Central Circuit Manager.

The NCM is compatible wit h the AS2000 plug-in modu lar shelf system. The NCM can replace an NCC or SCC module as the node controller modu le. It can manage all module s controllable by the NCC or SCC in legacy AS2000 applications.

NOTE:

If an NCM is placed in a Dual-line shelf, it should be in slot two of the shelf.

The DIU 2140, DIU 2130/NMS 56K and DIU 2131 modules may be configured with the NCM, but SNMP error messages are not supported. The SCC 2120 and TAC 2120 Automatic Protect ion Switch modules ar e not supported by the NCM, instead the NCM offers backup functionality through the Circuit Manager function.

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For information on daisy-chain connections of multiple shelves, see the section “Daisy-Chaining AS2000 Shelves”.

Advanced Programmable Architecture

System Hardware

NCM Front Module

The NCM suppo r ts th e d ownloading of f irmware upgra des to the applications modules. Using the NCM, flash files can be sent across the network from NCM node to NCM node.

The NCM can broadcast new firmware revisions to multiple application modules in a shelf simultaneously.

The NCM 2000 assembly consists of a front module and a connector interface module (NIM 2000), occupyi ng a single shelf/slot position. The NIM is installed first from the rear of the shelf. The NCM front module is then installed from the front into the backplane. The NIM is always installed first and removed last. The NCM front module is always installed last and removed first.

For more information on Access System 2000 hardware see the AS2000: The Basics manual.

The NCM front panel provides LED indicators and management ports. It is equipped with dual ejector levers to aid installation and removal of the mo du le . Figure 1-2 illustrates the front panel view of the module.

Figure 1-2 NCM Front Panel

Management communications port to extend the ACP bus to another shelf.

Primary Management port for direct connection to a PC running Node Manager

Craft interface port (6-pin RJ-11)

NCM 2000

TX

✳

RX

COL

✳✳

LOCAL

ACT

ALM

SYS

✳✳✳

PRI

EXT

MANAGEMENT

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NCM Overview

Front Panel LEDs

Management Ports

The NCM front panel provides six tri-color status LEDs:

Table 1-1 NCM 2000 Front Panel LEDs

LED Name States

TX

RX

COL

ACT

ALM

SYS

The NCM 2000 has three front panel management ports.

Table 1-2 NCM 2000 Front Panel Connectors

Transmit

Receive

Collision

Active

Alarm

System

Port Connector Interface Use

Flashes green whenever this NCM transmits a packet to the Ethernet.

Flashes green when ever this NCM receives a packet from the Ethernet.

Flashes amber whenever there is an Ethernet collision. Steady green if the NCM is the active NCM, flashing

green to off if the NCM is the standby NCM. Steady red if there is a Major or C ritical alarm on any of

the modules in the node. Glows steady amber if a power supply is missing. Green means no alarm. It is off on a standby NCM.

Steady green, indicating the module is powered up normally, having p as s ed the po w e r- up se lf-test.

NIM 2000 Network Interface Module

L

OCAL

PRI RJ-45 RS-232

EXT RJ-45 RS-232 Daisy-chain to next ACP shelf

NOTE:

RJ-11 RS-232 ASCII terminal operations

ACP bus connection to Node Manager, or SLIP port if SLIP is being used

For operator convenience, the PRI and EXT ports are redundant with the same connectors on the connector interface module (NIM 2000), which is accessible at the rear of the shelf.

The NIM 2000 (Network Inter face Module 2000) is mounted on the rear of the shelf, behind the NCM. The NIM 2000 ports are listed in

Table 1-3 below:

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Table 1-3

Table 1-3 NIM 2000 Connectors

Table 1-3Table 1-3

NIM 2000 Connectors

NIM 2000 Connectors NIM 2000 Connectors

Port Label on NIM 2000 Interface Connector Protocol Support

Ext Timing Input Balanced RS-422 8-pi n DIN 1.544 MHz clock input to NCM Alarm Relay Relay closure or open Form C

Make/Break to external alarm equip

Relay

SLIP RS-232 DB-25 TCP/IP/Telnet/SNMP/FTP ov er

asynchronous SLIP @ 9600 bit/s Management PRI RS-232 RJ-45 ACP management over RS-232 Management EXT RS-232 RJ-45 ACP management over RS-232 Ethernet 10 Mbit/s Ethernet AAUI TCP/IP/Telnet/SNMP/FTP via external

Ethernet transceiver (supplied)

Alarm Relay

The NIM rear panel provides external timing input and alarm relay outputs. The Form C alarm relay pro vides normally open (NO), normally closed (NC), and common (CO) contacts. The relay is triggered by alarms that may occur within the node, including the failure of one NCM in a node with redundant NCMs.

Figure 1-3 NIM 2000 Rear Connector Module, Rear Panel

311-10XXXX001

EXT TIMING

INPUT

ALARM

RELAY

NO COM NC

SLIP

PRI EXT

3000

ETHERNET

NIM

Craft Interface

NOTE:

DB-25 male

Dual RJ-45

For convenience, the PRI and EXT por ts on the NIM rear panel are

AAUI-14

female

redundant to the sam e co nnectors on the front panel of the NCM.

The NCM Craft interface is a menu-driven user interface. It can be accessed locally, or remotely via Telnet over SLIP or Ethernet.

An NCM installed in each node unifies a network via inband management. A local NCM can sup port a ter minal session ext ended to the remote NCM. The remote NCM in turn, can communicate with the firmware of the applications modules in its node.

Each local NCM can manage a node of up to four shelves containing up to 51 modules.

Figure 1-4 shows an example T1/E1 Dual CSU application.

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NCM Overview

Figure 1-4 Node Controller Module in a Multiple Application Network

Manager

E1/DSX-1

CPE

E1/DSX-1

Craft Interface Ports

Node

User-supplied computer running Node Manager or user-supplied ASCII terminal,

AS2000 Multi-line shelf

N

T

D

C

A

C

M

C

S U

near-end node

T1/E1 T1/E1

management hosts

LEC/ Common Carrier

T1/E1 T1/E1

T1/E

T1/E1

AS2000 Multi-line shelf

N C M

1

D

T

C

A

S

C

U

remote node

to other remote node

Craft

Interface

E1/DSX-1 E1/DSX-1

The Craft interface supports up to simultaneous sessions:

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One direct local connection

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Up to three Telnet sessions over Ethernet or SLIP. It is recommended that only one Telnet session be used during periods of heavy alarm activity.

Ethernet connectivity conforms to DIX and IEEE standards and is supported through th e AAUI con nector port on th e rear p anel and a provided transceiver with both 10BaseT and 10Base2 ports.

CPE

SNMP Support

The NCM supports SNMP-based clients such as Verilink’s Node Manager and HP OpenView™, a Manager of Managers (MoMs), over Ethernet or SLIP.

Adherence to ITU/ANSI/IETF specifications is required to ensure compatibility and interoperability with complimentary SNMP products. For more inf orma tio n o n SN MP and V eril ink pro duct s see the SNMP Management Manual.

The NCM supports AS2000 node configuration by allo wing appropriate values to be assigned to and collected from the configuration management objects defined in the supported MIBs. Management application protocols suc h as Node Manager make use of the MIBs.

The NCM 2000 does not support MIB II.

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NCM Overview

RFVerilink Enterprise MIBs

Verilink Vendor Number

MIBs are supplied as part of the software distributions for the respective products.

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Verilink Enterprise CSU MIB (for TAC modules)

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Verilink Enterprise DSU MIB (for DIU, DDS, and DBU modules)

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Verilink Enterprise QUAD/IMUX MIB

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Verilink Enterprise AS2000 generic MIB For Dual CSU and Dual IDCSU modules

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Verilink Enterprise DS3 generic MIB

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Verilink Enterprise ISDN PRI MIB

A vendor number is a number that the SNMP Manager of Managers (MoM) can use to isolate information about any vendor’s equipment for viewing. For example, you might want to look at all the traps sent by Verilink equipment.

Verilink’s vendor number is 1.3.6.1.4.1.321.1.1. Verilink’s vendor number for the NCM card is 1.3.6.1.4.1.321.1 1

TABS-based and ACP-based Application Modules

The NCM uses both TABS (Telemetry Asynchronous Block Serial protocol) and ACP (Advanced Communications Protocol) to control application modules. TABS-based modules include the AS20 00 legacy modules such as TAC and DI U cards. The NCM acts as a N ode Controller for up to four Multi-line shelves containing up to 51 application modules.

Enhanced Feature Sets

The NCM enhances and expands the functionality of several ACP modules:

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HDM 2180 and HDM 2182 DS3 DSU modules have increased support for far end statistics and configuration when an NCM manages the node.

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DPRI 2922 Dual Po rt Pri m ary R ate ISDN mod ules ar e ab le to do ISDN dialing with an NCM present. Wi thou t the NCM, th e DPRI 2922 functions only as a T1 DSU, without dialing or dial backup functions.

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The QPRI 2921 Quad Primary Rate Interface ISDN mod ule functions as an ISDN device only with an NCM. Otherwise, it functions as a Dual CSU module lik e the DCSU 2911.

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NCM Overview

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The DIDCSU 2912 module can function as a standalone dual port CSU/DSU. With an NCM as the node controller, the DIDCSU supports the mapping of timeslots across the shelf backplane from one application module to another.

Mixing TABS and ACP Modules

All AS2000 application modules use either the TABS bus or the newer ACP bus to communicate with the controller. The NCM can support up to 51 elements (besides the NCM) in up to four shelves. TABS-based and ACP-based shelves can be mixed in any combination. Table 2-1 lists TABS and ACP type modules. Daisychain connections of multiple shelves is covered in the section,

“Daisy-Chaining AS2000 Shelves”. Figure 1-5 shows how the NCM integrates TABS bus and ACP bus

modules. These are virtual buses, both having their respective signals on the AS2000 shelf backplane.

Figure 1-5 The NCM as Gateway between the ACP and TABS Buses and Node Manager

Node

Manage

SNMP

MOM

Craft

Interface

Ethernet/SLIP

TABS bus

TABS

module

Craft

Interface

TABS

module

TABS

module

NCM

ACP

module

Shelf backplane

ACP

module

ACP

ACP bus

Daisy-Chaining AS2000 Shelves

This section describes methods for connecting multiple shelves within a node. Up to four shelves may be controlled by one NCM card. Different cables and procedures are u sed acco rding to which type of cards are in the shelves. For a listing of which cards use t he TABS bus and which use the ACP bus see Table 2-1.

NOTE:

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The Node Address referred to in this section is not an Ethernet IP address. Although it uses the same four octet format as an IP address, the Node Address is used only by Verilink hardware. The Node Address appears in the command line prom pt in the Craft interface. The Ether n et IP address is set in the Network Configuration submen u of the Node Administration menu.

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NCM Overview

Connectors Used

The EXT management port of the NCM is used to extend the ACP bus to multiple shelves. Backplane cable connections are used to extend the TABS bus. The example shown in Figure 1-6 consists of four shelves.

Figure 1-6 Cable Diagram for Daisy-chaining Shelves

RJ-11 backplane cable extends TABS bus

NCM

PRI

EXT

Shelf 1 ACP

All TABS shelf

Shelf 2 TABS

The NCM in shelf 1 connects to shelf 3 (in this case) through the EXT connector on the NCM and the PRI connector on the ACP type card in shelf 3.

Shelf 2 contains all TABS modules. It is extended from Shelf 1 using the backplane RJ-11 co nnectors, as in a legacy AS2000 system.

IAD

PRI

EXT

Shelf 3 ACP Shelf 4 ACP

IAD

PRI

EXT

Shelves 3 and 4 have DIDCSU application modules which use the ACP bus.

Cables for Connecting Shelves

Table 1-4

Table 1-4 Management Extens ion Cables

Table 1-4Table 1-4

Management Extension Cables

Management Extension Cables Management Extension Cables

Cable Descript ion

Control bus expa ns io n cab le TABS 458-501762 -002 20” RJ-11 - RJ-11 Control bus expa ns io n cab le TABS 458-501762 -004 40” RJ-11 - RJ-11 Management bus extension

cable Management bus extension

cable

The cables used to daisy-chain shelves extend only NCM management functions, no t user data. Table 1-4 lists the types of cables used.

NOTE:

If a shelf contains both TABS and ACP type modules, use only ACP type cables to extend the NCM management to that shelf.

Bus

Extended

ACP 458-502313-001 12” RJ-45 - RJ-45

ACP 458-502313-008 8’ RJ-45 - RJ-45

Cable Part

Number

Cable

Length Connectors

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NCM Overview

ACP and mixed ACP/TABS Nodes

Use this procedure for a node which has all ACP cards or a node with a mix of card types including at least one ACP type card in each shelf.

1. Set the shelf address switch on the first shelf to one, on the second shelf to two, up to the limit of a fourth shelf. Although the NCM may be in any shelf, it will boot up faster if it is in slot one of shelf zero.

2. Connect the shelves using cable(s) listed above. Use the EXT connector on the front of the NCM and the PRI connector in any ACP type card in the next shelf. Do not use the PRI connector on the NCM to daisy-chain shelves.

3. Enter the Craft interface of the NCM and set the Node Address according to the directions given in Table 3-2. The first octet of the node address must not be greater than 127. Verify the front connectors of the NCM are active in the Administration menu by using the C command.

4. Set the correct shelf type for each shelf in the NCM Administration menu by using the H command. This will determine the bus used for ACP communications. See “Shelf

Type Sets ACP Bus” in Chapter 3.

5. Observe the shelves which have ACP type cards but do not have an NCM. For each such shelf, one (or possibly more) of the modules will have a blinking SYS led. This indicates the module is the controller for that shelf (or that zone in an MLS shelf). Unplug the Craft cable from th e NCM and move it to the

OCAL

L

port of each such card, access the Administration menu for that card and set the Node A dd ress to match the NCM. Also verify that the ACP bus used in each card in the shelf is consistent with the shelf type selected in step four. Changes to Node Address do not require a reset of the card, changes to ACP bus do require a reset of the car d.

NOTE:

HDM 2180 and HDM 2182 DS3 DSU modules do not offer an ACP bus option. Instead the se modules search for an NCM at power-up and use the same bus as the NCM. If a new HDM fails to appear in the shelf/slot map of the NCM, simply reset the HDM card.

6. Move the Craft cable back to the NCM and log-in, all cards in all connected shelves should now be visible in the NCM shelf/slot ma p . If so me ca rds do not appear :

a. For a shelf in which none of the cards appear, verify the

cable used and the node address setting.

a. For a shelf in which some cards appear and some do not

appear, verify the ACP bus selection in the missing cards

OCAL

by connecting direct ly to the

L

port.

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NCM Overview

TABS-Only Node

For each shelf that contains only TABS based cards, use the

ANAGEMENT BUS IN

M connect it to any other shelf in the node. Use one of the RJ-11 type cables listed above. One end of the cable must be connected to an

N

I

RJ-11 while the other end is connected to an OUT RJ-11 on the next shelf. No configuration changes are required in the TABSbased cards in order for the NCM to manage them.

When introducing an NCM to an existing node, any SCC controller card (SCC 2020, SCC 2130) must be removed.

Environmental Specifications

Table 1-5 Non-operating Environmental Specs

Specification Value (or range)

Storage Temperature Range -20 to +80 Max Rate of Temperature Ch ange 8 Humidity 0% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing Vibration in Transport 0.5G from 5 Hz, 3.0G from50 Hz to 500 Hz

and OUT connectors on the rear of that shelf to

C

°°°°

C per hour

°°°°

Shock During Shipping

Table 1-6 Operating Environmental Specs

Specification Value (or range)

Temperature Range 0 to 50×C Moisture 0% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing Airborne Contamination 0 to 75 micrograms per cubic meter Noise to 75 dBA Power Consumption 10 Watts total front and back modules Heat Dissipation 34 BTUh

Technical and Regulatory Compliance

This product complies with the following regulatory specifications as they apply to telecommunications equipment:

•

FCC part 68

•

CSA/DOC

20 msec, 25G half sine shock pulse 80 G peak, half sine for 10 msec

Verilink NCM 2000

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NCM Overview

•

UL 1459 Revision 2

Accessing Remote Nodes

Use NCM Craft Interface

Craft Interface

This chapter introduces the NCM 2000 Craft interface and describes in detail the

The NCM can shift its point of view to any NCM-supported element in the local node or in a remote NCM-controlled node in the same network (as indicated by the shifting brackets in the Shelf/Slot matrix display). This is done through inband management consisting of ACP messages using Facilities Data Link (FDL) or over a DS0 timeslot of a T1 or E1 line. Node selection is a function of the Administration Menu.

Most of the modules managed by the NCM have their own Craft interface. However, in an NCM-based node, the benefits available from the Circuit Manager and the NCM database require the use of the NCM Craft interface, instead of connecting d i rectly to the Craft interface of each card. By using the NCM, the user allows it to build and maintain a datab ase of all i nstalle d cards and every confi gured port and circuit.

Main Menu

(the NCM Controller menu).

Firmware Personalities

Starting a Session

Since there are many application modules, application-specific Craft interfaces appear in the user manual for the corresponding application module, rather than in this manual. For example, certain ISDN paramete rs must be set on the ISDN DPRI 2922.

Each module (whether NCM or an application) has its own firmware and release version level. When navigating through an NCM 2000 network or node, the view of the Craft interface is subject to change according to the firmware of the module that is selected.

To communicate with an NCM 2000 node from an ASCII terminal:

1. Use cable part number 458-501788-008 (provid ed) to connect

OCAL

your ASCII terminal ( or PC) to t he of the NCM 2000.

For cable pinout information, see the manual AS2000 : The

Basics.

L

port on the front panel

Verilink NCM 2000

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Craft Interface

2. Set your terminal para meters to the following values:

•

19.2 kbit/s

•

8 data bits

•

no parity

•

one stop-bit

•

no flow-control

Using Telnet

NOTE:

3. Press

Ensure that both hardware flow control and X-On/X-Off flow control are disabled.

NTER

E

to get a prompt.

The prompt displays:

pSH+>

The P-shell is a level below the Craft interface program. To start the Craft interface, type:

craft

You are prompted:

YOUR PASSWORD?

E

NTER

If you’re accessing the node for the first time, press

PASSWORD?

Until you change it,

prompt.

NTER

E

is the default password.

at the

Accessing the Craft interface via Telnet requires that you have previously configured the Ethernet IP address and related parameters. You must also know the IP address of the NCM you wish to connect to. The Craft interface must be used at least once to setup the IP address of the NCM before Telnet can be used.

In a shell, terminal, browser or Telnet application window, use a command similar to the following:

C:\> telnet 192.94.46.54

NCM) A message indicates you have connected to the NCM node:

Figure 2-1 Telnet Session Connecting to the NCM Node

Trying 192.94.46.54 ...

Trying 192.94.46.54 ...Trying 192.94.46.54 ... Connected to 192.94.46.54.

Connected to 192.94.46.54.

Connected to 192.94.46.54.Connected to 192.94.46.54. Escape character is '^]'.

Escape character is '^]'.

Escape character is '^]'.Escape character is '^]'. pSOSystem (192.94.46.54)

pSOSystem (192.94.46.54)

pSOSystem (192.94.46.54)pSOSystem (192.94.46.54) Copyright (c) Integrated Systems, Inc., 1992.

Copyright (c) Integrated Systems, Inc., 1992.

Copyright (c) Integrated Systems, Inc., 1992.Copyright (c) Integrated Systems, Inc., 1992. Welcome to pSOSystem...

Welcome to pSOSystem...

Welcome to pSOSystem...Welcome to pSOSystem... pSH+>

pSH+>

pSH+>pSH+>

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(substitute the IP address of the desire d

Craft Interface

When you are in the Craft interface's P-shell, the prompt is displayed as:

pSH+>

Now type the command to start the Craft interface session:

pSH+> craft

You are prompted:

YOUR PASSWORD?

NTER

If you’re accessing the node for the first time, press

PASSWORD?

prompt. Until you change it,

NTER

E

is the default

password.

at the

The NCM Controller

Main Menu

displays:

Verilink NCM 2000

2-3

Craft Interface

Figure 2-2 NCM Main Menu

-- VERILINK NCM CONTROLLER : FW Rev 5.03, May 3 1999 13:17:56 --

Menu Heading Area

Shelf/Slot Map

Module Key

-- VERILINK NCM CONTROLLER : FW Rev 5.03, May 3 1999 13:17:56 ---- VERILINK NCM CONTROLLER : FW Rev 5.03, May 3 1999 13:17:56 --

Site name: Verilink Test Access level: 2

Site name: Verilink Test Access level: 2 Site name: Verilink Test Access level: 2 Managing at NEAR end node [0.0.0.1] Node id: 2

Managing at NEAR end node [0.0.0.1] Node id: 2

Managing at NEAR end node [0.0.0.1] Node id: 2 Managing at NEAR end node [0.0.0.1] Node id: 2 <- SLOT ->

<- SLOT ->

<- SLOT -> <- SLOT -> SHELF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

SHELF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

SHELF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 SHELF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - -

0 - - - - - - - - - - - - -

0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - -

❶

1 D *N [P] - - - - - - - - - - -

1 D *N [P] - - - - - - - - - - - 1 D *N [P] - - - - - - - - - - 2 M A A A A A - Q Q M - - - -

2 M A A A A A - Q Q M - - - -

2 M A A A A A - Q Q M - - - - 2 M A A A A A - Q Q M - - - 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - -

3 - - - - - - - - - - - - -

3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - -

4 - - - - - - - - - - - - -

4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - KEY: A=didcsu B=diu/bdu C=csu D=diu E=sdiu F=diu/dds G=dhdm

KEY: A=didcsu B=diu/bdu C=csu D=diu E=sdiu F=diu/dds G=dhdm

KEY: A=didcsu B=diu/bdu C=csu D=diu E=sdiu F=diu/dds G=dhdmKEY: A=didcsu B=diu/bdu C=csu D=diu E=sdiu F=diu/dds G=dhdm H=atm/imux I=idcsu J=pep K=dac L=hlm M=imux N=ncm

H=atm/imux I=idcsu J=pep K=dac L=hlm M=imux N=ncm

H=atm/imux I=idcsu J=pep K=dac L=hlm M=imux N=ncm H=atm/imux I=idcsu J=pep K=dac L=hlm M=imux N=ncm P=dpri Q=quaf R=substrate S=hsm T=hdm U=dcsu

P=dpri Q=quaf R=substrate S=hsm T=hdm U=dcsu

P=dpri Q=quaf R=substrate S=hsm T=hdm U=dcsu P=dpri Q=quaf R=substrate S=hsm T=hdm U=dcsu V=vcu W=dhdm_poet X=qpri Y=as410 ?=unknown

V=vcu W=dhdm_poet X=qpri Y=as410 ?=unknown

V=vcu W=dhdm_poet X=qpri Y=as410 ?=unknown V=vcu W=dhdm_poet X=qpri Y=as410 ?=unknown

❷❸

Firmware Version and Date of Release

Node Address

Access Level (1-4)

Command List

Active NCM Master Designator

S) shelf/slot O) administration

S) shelf/slot O) administrationS) shelf/slot O) administration C) configuration D) diagnostics

C) configuration D) diagnostics

C) configuration D) diagnosticsC) configuration D) diagnostics P) performance/status A) alarm

P) performance/status A) alarm

P) performance/status A) alarmP) performance/status A) alarm B) circuit manager I) manufacturing info

B) circuit manager I) manufacturing info

B) circuit manager I) manufacturing infoB) circuit manager I) manufacturing info X) exit this screen

X) exit this screen

X) exit this screenX) exit this screen

A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] DPRI 2922>

A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] DPRI 2922>A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] DPRI 2922>

❶ ❷

❸

The Main Menu

Node Address (Not IP Address)

Indicator for the type of shelf: M= Multi-line, D = Dual-line

Asterisk indicates that the NCM is the Shelf Controller

Brackets around module letter ( [P] ) indicate current module selected

The NCM

•

Main Menu,

a shelf/slot display showing card and shelf types and card

Data (Command) Entry Area

shown in Figure 2-2, provides:

locations in each shelf

•

a key decoding the alphabetic characters for the modules in the slots

•

a command menu

•

node information

•

firmware revision number

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The currently selected card is indicated in the command line prompt which returns after each command. The four part number shown on this line is NOT an Ethernet IP address. It is a Verilink specific node address used to identify this NCM.

Firmware Version

Shelf Symbols

Element Symbols

The firmware version release level appears on the top line. The NCM has a revision number series distinct from that of individual application modules.

NOTE:

Directly to the right of the Shelf column: The M next to Shelf 2 indicates it is a multi-line or quint-line shelf. The D next to the Shelf 1 indicates it is a dual-line shelf.

Each module (element) is represented in the matrix display by a character. The key to these symbols is included in the screen , beneath the Shelf/Slot matrix. See Table 2-1.

The shelf master is indicated by an asterisk (*). When an NCM card is present, it should be the shelf master . In th e absence of an NCM, some other card will become shelf master.

The version levels shown in screen samples are placeholders only and do not reflect the version level(s) as they may appear in your system. Firmware revision levels vary according to several factors, including special firmware generate d for specific cust omers, as well as more generic versions.

Selection Brackets

Unknown

Brackets around an element in the shelf (for example: that the element is currently selected. For example, the brackets around the letter N indicate the shelf and slot location of the primary NCM in the node is currently selected:

A question mark firmware of the NCM does not know about the module in the shelf/slot location.

A hyphen location is empty.

If the word “UNKNOWN" appears in place of the name of one of the elements in the

•

[-]

the current firmware does not know about the element

[?]

in place of an element symbol indicates the

in place of an element symbol indicates the shelf/slot

EY

K

, it means one of the following conditions:

Verilink NCM 2000

[*N]

[N]

.

) indicate

2-5

Craft Interface

•

the slot is empty

•

the module recently has been pulled out

Node Map

Module Key

The node map graphically represents the type of shelf, the shelf/slot locations, and the type of element in each location. The Key legend interprets the letters representi ng the elements, as described in the following subsection.

Application modules are represented in the matrix display by alphabetic characters. The key to these symbols is included in the

Main Menu

Figure 2-1 are described in Table 2-1.

, beneath the shelf/slot matrix. The key elements in

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Table 2-1

Table 2-1Table 2-1

Key Symbol

and Name Generic Name Model Number

A=DIDCSU Dual

B=DIU/DBU DIU with Dial

C=CSU TAC card TAC 2010

D=DIU Data Interface

E=SDIU Not availabl e N/A

F=DIU/DDS DDS Data

G=DHDM Dual port DS3 HDM 2182

H=ATM/IMU X Not availabl e

Module Key Legend

Integrated E1 /T1 DSU/CSU

Backup

Unit

Interface Unit

DIDCSU 2912

DIU 2130/DBU

DIU 2130

DIU 2130 56K NMS

Bus

ACP TABS Comment

•

2 net ports, two data ports, maps DS0s across backplane bus if used with NCM; mini-DACS

Modified DIU 2130, T1

•

Dial backup T1 CSU, use w/ or w/o DIU

•

card(s), uses backplane if using DIU

DSU used with TAC 2010

•

or DIDCSU across backplane

DIU 2130 modified for

•

DDS remote circuits bundled into a T1

T3 net and two HSSI data ports

NCM

Required

Yes, only to map DS0s card to card

No

For far end functions

I=IDCSU IDCSU; T1

Integrated DSU/CSU

J=PEP Protocol

Engine Processor

K=DAC Digital Cross

Connect

L=HLM High/Low

Module

M=IMUX Inverse

Multiplexer

N=NCM Node

Controller Module

P=DPRI Dual Primary

Rate Interface

Q=QUAD Quad Card QUAD 2164

R=SUBRATE SRDM DIU 2140

S=HSM M13 DS3

Multiplexer

T=HDM Single port

DS3

TAC 2130; TA C 2130-S; TAC 2130-T

DIU 2131

IMUX 2160

NCM 2000

DPRI 2922

HSM 2113

HDM 2180

•

••

•

T1 CSU/DSU in one card; does not & will not use backplane to other cards

Not availabl e

DSU w/ one V.35 and one RS 232

IMUX 2160 uses QUAD 2164

Management only— no data traffic

ISDN DSU with backup capability; requires NCM

QUAD 2164 used with IMUX 2160, four E1/T1 CSUs each

Five port RS232 subrate TDM. Used w/ TAC 2010

Use w/ one or more IMUX 2164; changes backplane data rates

T3 net and one HSSI data port

No

2160 = No 2164 = Yes

Yes, for ISDN or Backup

No

Yes, for all cases

For far end functions

Verilink NCM 2000

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Craft Interface

Key Symbol

and Name Generic Name Model Number

U=DCSU Dua l CSU

V=VCU Voice Channel

W=DHDM_ POET

X=QPRI Quad Primary

Unit Dual Port DS3 HDM 2182

Rate Interface

Command Examples

DCSU 2911

QPRI 2921

Some commands are shown with a lowercase character. The character, usually n or p, represents a variable. Enter a number in place of this lowercase placeholder. For example:

Dn) delete node

Where n is the number of the local or remote node. Type:

"d1"

If you type "Dn", you will get an error message.

Bus

ACP TABS Comment

•

Four port T1 or E1 CSU in one card.

Not availabl e

Two T3 ports No

•

Four port ISDN aggregate; use with IMUX module

NCM

Required

No

Yes, for ISDN

Command Line Prompt

The initial prompt defaults to the Node address of the local NCM. The command line prompt is interpreted as follows:

[0.0.0.1] [0,11] NCM 2000 >

Where:

[0.0.0.1]

is the node address of the local node to which you are connected. This number is used by NCM modules and the Ve rilink Node Manager application to identify each NCM (and node). This value is completely unrelated to the Ethernet IP address of the NCM.

NOTE:

The first three digits of the node address must NOT be greater than

127. For example a node address of 128.7.5.251 will render certain critical NCM functions inoperative

The node address 127.255.255.255 shoul d not be assigned to any node. It is used inter n ally by the system to b r oadcast to all nodes.

In a network w ith mul tiple NCM sites , each N CM must have a unique address as shown in the co mmand line prompt.

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[0,11]

is the shelf number and slot number of the currently selected card

NCM 2000

>

is the command line prompt, showing the model name of the currently selected card

If you select a shelf/slot location that is empty or from which the element has been pulled out, this field reads:

Figure 2-3 NCM Main Menu for DIDCSU Element

-- VERILINK NCM CONTROLLER : FW Rev 5.03, May 3 1999 13:17:56 --

-- VERILINK NCM CONTROLLER : FW Rev 5.03, May 3 1999 13:17:56 ---- VERILINK NCM CONTROLLER : FW Rev 5.03, May 3 1999 13:17:56 --

Site name: Test1 Access level: 1

Site name: Test1 Access level: 1 Site name: Test1 Access level: 1 Managing at NEAR end node [0.0.0.1] Node id: 3141

Managing at NEAR end node [0.0.0.1] Node id: 3141

Managing at NEAR end node [0.0.0.1] Node id: 3141 Managing at NEAR end node [0.0.0.1] Node id: 3141 <- SLOT ->

<- SLOT ->

<- SLOT -> <- SLOT -> SHELF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

SHELF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

SHELF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 SHELF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - -

0 - - - - - - - - - - - - -

0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 M N *N - - Q M Q Q M - - - -

1 M N *N - - Q M Q Q M - - - -

1 M N *N - - Q M Q Q M - - - - 1 M N *N - - Q M Q Q M - - - 2 M A A [A] A A A A A A A A - -

2 M A A [A] A A A A A A A A - -

2 M A A [A] A A A A A A A A - - 2 M A A [A] A A A A A A A A - 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - -

3 - - - - - - - - - - - - -

3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - -

4 - - - - - - - - - - - - -

4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - KEY: A=didcsu B=diu/bdu C=csu D=diu E=sdiu F=diu/dds G=dhdm

KEY: A=didcsu B=diu/bdu C=csu D=diu E=sdiu F=diu/dds G=dhdm

KEY: A=didcsu B=diu/bdu C=csu D=diu E=sdiu F=diu/dds G=dhdmKEY: A=didcsu B=diu/bdu C=csu D=diu E=sdiu F=diu/dds G=dhdm H=atm/imux I=idcsu J=pep K=dac L=hlm M=imux N=ncm

H=atm/imux I=idcsu J=pep K=dac L=hlm M=imux N=ncm

H=atm/imux I=idcsu J=pep K=dac L=hlm M=imux N=ncm H=atm/imux I=idcsu J=pep K=dac L=hlm M=imux N=ncm P=dpri Q=quaf R=substrate S=hsm T=hdm U=dcsu

P=dpri Q=quaf R=substrate S=hsm T=hdm U=dcsu

P=dpri Q=quaf R=substrate S=hsm T=hdm U=dcsu P=dpri Q=quaf R=substrate S=hsm T=hdm U=dcsu V=vcu W=dhdm_poet X=qpri Y=as410 ?=unknown

V=vcu W=dhdm_poet X=qpri Y=as410 ?=unknown

V=vcu W=dhdm_poet X=qpri Y=as410 ?=unknown V=vcu W=dhdm_poet X=qpri Y=as410 ?=unknown

UNKNOWN >

S) shelf/slot O) administration

S) shelf/slot O) administrationS) shelf/slot O) administration C) configuration D) diagnostics

C) configuration D) diagnostics

C) configuration D) diagnosticsC) configuration D) diagnostics P) performance/status A) alarm

P) performance/status A) alarm

P) performance/status A) alarmP) performance/status A) alarm B) circuit manager I) manufacturing info

B) circuit manager I) manufacturing info

B) circuit manager I) manufacturing infoB) circuit manager I) manufacturing info X) exit this screen

X) exit this screen

X) exit this screenX) exit this screen

A [0.0.0.1] [2,3] DIDCSU>

A [0.0.0.1] [2,3] DIDCSU>A [0.0.0.1] [2,3] DIDCSU>

The command-line prompt reflects your selection in the shelf and slot field (Shelf 2 and Slot 3 in this case) and the card type (DIDCSU).

Main Menu Options

This section provides a brief description of selections on the

Menu

.

Selecting an Element

To select an element in the node to manage, select the command option for choosing the shelf and slot:

S) shelf/slot

Main

as shown in the following example command line:

Verilink NCM 2000

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Craft Interface

[0.0.0.1] [1,1] NCM 2000 > s

The next prompt shows you the for m at for your input:

Enter 'shelf,slot' pair or 'slot' in current shelf(e.g. 3,4 or 5): >

Enter the shelf and slot location of the element to manage. In this example, suppose you wish to configure a port on the DIDCSU located in shelf 2, slot 3. This element is represented by an A, which the

Key

below the Shelf/Slot display identifies as a

DIDCSU

You would type in response to the prompt:

2,3

.

Administration

Configuration

NCM

When the

Main Menu

is redisplayed the bracket-indicator

[ ]

has

moved to enclose the A.

NOTE:

The O command displays the

When navigating to a slot in the same shelf, save time by entering the slot number only, instead of shelf and slot numbers.

Node Administration Menu

. This menu is covered in detail in the next chapter, “Administration

Menu”.

The Configuration command, C, brings up the

Menu

for the currently selected card.

Configuration

If the NCM is the currently selected card, the configur ation command returns this menu:

Figure 2-4 NCM 2000 Configuration Menu

-- NCM 2000 CONFIGURATION MENU --

-- NCM 2000 CONFIGURATION MENU ---- NCM 2000 CONFIGURATION MENU --

-- NCM CONFIGURATION MENU --

-- NCM CONFIGURATION MENU ---- NCM CONFIGURATION MENU --

I) QUAD/IMUX far node communication: enabled

I) QUAD/IMUX far node communication: enabledI) QUAD/IMUX far node communication: enabled X) exit this screen

X) exit this screen

X) exit this screenX) exit this screen

A [0.0.0.1] [1,1] NCM 2000 >

A [0.0.0.1] [1,1] NCM 2000 >A [0.0.0.1] [1,1] NCM 2000 >

If this node contains any Quad/IMUX appli cations, th e NCM can use some of the bandwidth reserved by each Quad 2164 card network port to establish a path to a remote NCM.

Far Node Communication

If communicate with a far end NCM without requiring any DS0 timeslots. If

Far Node Communication

to the remote NCM is made.

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is enabled, this NCM will

is disabled no connection

Craft Interface

If no Quad/IMUX applications are installed, this option has no function.

Other Cards

NOTE:

A principle use of the NCM is to configure (option) the other

If a download is in progress, this inband should be disabled to improve the reliability of the local download.

application modules in a node. If the currently selected card is other than an NCM card, t he appear.

In Figure 2-5, the sample is the

Menu

. (For more information on the latter menu, see the HDM 2182

User Manual.) Each application module has its own specific

configuration parameters for the module and for the data and network ports it supports.

Figure 2-5 HDM 2182 Configuration Menu

-- HDM 2182 Port Configuration Menu --

-- HDM 2182 Port Configuration Menu ---- HDM 2182 Port Configuration Menu --

- Line Code B3ZS

- Line Code B3ZS- Line Code B3ZS

- AIS C-Bit 0

- AIS C-Bit 0- AIS C-Bit 0

T) Timing Recover Clock

T) Timing Recover ClockT) Timing Recover Clock B) Line Build Out Normal Cable <= 250 ft

B) Line Build Out Normal Cable <= 250 ft

B) Line Build Out Normal Cable <= 250 ftB) Line Build Out Normal Cable <= 250 ft H) Line Type C-Bit Parity

H) Line Type C-Bit Parity

H) Line Type C-Bit ParityH) Line Type C-Bit Parity R) Performance Control On

R) Performance Control On

R) Performance Control OnR) Performance Control On E) Equipment ID

E) Equipment ID

E) Equipment IDE) Equipment ID L) Location ID

L) Location ID

L) Location IDL) Location ID F) Frame ID

F) Frame ID

F) Frame IDF) Frame ID U) Unit ID

U) Unit ID

U) Unit IDU) Unit ID A) Facility ID

A) Facility ID

A) Facility IDA) Facility ID P) Port ID

P) Port ID

P) Port IDP) Port ID C) Circuit ID

C) Circuit ID

C) Circuit IDC) Circuit ID G) Test Sig ID

G) Test Sig ID

G) Test Sig IDG) Test Sig ID I) Inband Control Enable

I) Inband Control Enable

I) Inband Control EnableI) Inband Control Enable N) FE Inband Mgmt Enable

N) FE Inband Mgmt Enable

N) FE Inband Mgmt EnableN) FE Inband Mgmt Enable X) Exit this screen

X) Exit this screen

X) Exit this screenX) Exit this screen

Configuration Menu

for that card will

HDM 2182 Port Configuration

Diagnostics

Diagnostics are not required for the NCM itself, since it does not handle user data, it controls diagnostics on other cards which do handle user dat a .

You can perform diagnostics for other modules from the NCM Craft interface. To use diagnostics you must first select a module by using the

S) shelf/slot command.

The following is an example of an IMUX module diagnostics menu.

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Figure 2-6 IMUX 2160 Diagnostics Menu

-- IMUX 2160 DIAGNOSTICS MENU --

-- IMUX 2160 DIAGNOSTICS MENU ---- IMUX 2160 DIAGNOSTICS MENU --

Data Port Type: HSSI

Data Port Type: HSSIData Port Type: HSSI DTR: YES

DTR: YES

DTR: YESDTR: YES Loop type A: NO

Loop type A: NO

Loop type A: NOLoop type A: NO Loop type B: NO

Loop type B: NO

Loop type B: NOLoop type B: NO AIS Pattern: DISABLE

AIS Pattern: DISABLE

AIS Pattern: DISABLEAIS Pattern: DISABLE Test Pattern: DISABLE

Test Pattern: DISABLE

Test Pattern: DISABLETest Pattern: DISABLE Loopback: NONE

Loopback: NONE

Loopback: NONELoopback: NONE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Lines Equipped: X X X X X X

Lines Equipped: X X X X X X

Lines Equipped: X X X X X X Lines Equipped: X X X X X X Lines Active: X X X X X X

Lines Active: X X X X X X

Lines Active: X X X X X X Lines Active: X X X X X X Frame Status: X X X X X X

Frame Status: X X X X X X

Frame Status: X X X X X X Frame Status: X X X X X X CTS Status: X X X X X X

CTS Status: X X X X X X

CTS Status: X X X X X X CTS Status: X X X X X X CRC Status:

CRC Status:

CRC Status: CRC Status: Far CRC Status:

Far CRC Status:

Far CRC Status: Far CRC Status: E) Equipment Loopback P) Payload Loopback

E) Equipment Loopback P) Payload Loopback

E) Equipment Loopback P) Payload Loopback E) Equipment Loopback P) Payload Loopback A) AIS Pattern X) main menu

A) AIS Pattern X) main menu

A) AIS Pattern X) main menu A) AIS Pattern X) main menu [0.0.0.90] [1,13] IMUX 2160 >

[0.0.0.90] [1,13] IMUX 2160 >

[0.0.0.90] [1,13] IMUX 2160 > [0.0.0.90] [1,13] IMUX 2160 >

Performance and Status

Performance and status functions are used to evaluate the operation of application modules and the network facilities they use. Modules which connect to network facilities such as E1, T1 or T3 circuits will usually have statistics on circuit performance for the preceeding 24 hours.

Performance and status for the NCM are not applicable, since the NCM card does not connect to any customer equipment or circuits.

The performance information stored in each application module module may be viewed by first selecting the module using the shelf/slot command and then selecting

P) performance/status

.

[0.0.0.1] [1,13] IMUX 2160 > p

Performance/Status Menu

The

for an IMUX 2160 card is show n

below.

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Figure 2-7 Example of IMUX 2160 Performance/Status Menu

-- IMUX 2160 PERFORMANCE/STATUS MENU --

-- IMUX 2160 PERFORMANCE/STATUS MENU ---- IMUX 2160 PERFORMANCE/STATUS MENU -Data Port Type: HSSI

Data Port Type: HSSI

Data Port Type: HSSIData Port Type: HSSI DTR: YES

DTR: YES

DTR: YESDTR: YES Loop type A: NO

Loop type A: NO

Loop type A: NOLoop type A: NO Loop type B: NO

Loop type B: NO

Loop type B: NOLoop type B: NO AIS Pattern: DISABLE

AIS Pattern: DISABLE

AIS Pattern: DISABLEAIS Pattern: DISABLE Test Pattern: DISABLE

Test Pattern: DISABLE

Test Pattern: DISABLETest Pattern: DISABLE Loopback: NONE

Loopback: NONE

Loopback: NONELoopback: NONE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Lines Equipped: X X X X X X

Lines Equipped: X X X X X X

Lines Equipped: X X X X X X Lines Equipped: X X X X X X Lines Active: X X X X X X

Lines Active: X X X X X X

Lines Active: X X X X X X Lines Active: X X X X X X Frame Status: X X X X X X

Frame Status: X X X X X X

Frame Status: X X X X X X Frame Status: X X X X X X CTS Status: X X X X X X

CTS Status: X X X X X X

CTS Status: X X X X X X CTS Status: X X X X X X CRC Status:

CRC Status:

CRC Status: CRC Status: Far CRC Status:

Far CRC Status:

Far CRC Status: Far CRC Status:

Press enter to continue

Press enter to continuePress enter to continue

[0.0.0.1] [1,13] IMUX 2160 >

[0.0.0.1] [1,13] IMUX 2160 >[0.0.0.1] [1,13] IMUX 2160 >

Craft Interface

Alarms

A primary function of the NCM is the handling of alarm messages from the application modul es. Alarms are sent to the optional Verilink Node Manager application if it is used. Alarms will be sent to an SNMP manager if the TCP/IP options under the Network Configuration submenu of the

Administration Menu

are properly

configured. See “The Network Configura tio n Menu” in Chapter 3.

NOTE:

The ACP-type application modules have been designed to send messages to an NCM 2000 node controller. Le gacy TABS type cards were designed before the NCM and may occasionally report alarms to the NCM but fail to repor t later when these alarms ha ve cleared. Users should be aware that under some circumstances the NCM alarm indication may fall out of sync with certain TABS-based cards.

In addition to reporting alarms to an SNMP Trap Host or Verilink Node Manager, the NCM is also able to display alarm messages in real time on the Craft interf ace terminal. This is configured through the

The Alarm command displays the

Alarms Option Menu

.

Alarm Options Menu

for the currently selected module. If the NCM is currently selected the following menu appears.

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Figure 2-8 Alarm Options Menu

-- NCM 2000 CONFIGURATION MENU (ALARM OPTIONS)--

-- NCM 2000 CONFIGURATION MENU (ALARM OPTIONS)---- NCM 2000 CONFIGURATION MENU (ALARM OPTIONS)--

-- Alarm Conditions --

-- Alarm Conditions -- -- Alarm Conditions --

<- SLOT ->

<- SLOT -> <- SLOT -> SHELF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

SHELF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

SHELF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 SHELF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - -

0 - - - - - - - - - - - - -

0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 M C C - - A A C C C - - - -

1 M C C - - A A C C C - - - -

1 M C C - - A A C C C - - - - 1 M C C - - A A C C C - - - 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - -

2 - - - - - - - - - - - - -

2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - -

3 - - - - - - - - - - - - -

3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - -

4 - - - - - - - - - - - - -

4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Legend: A = In Alarm, B = Alarming Blocked, C = Alarms Clear

Legend: A = In Alarm, B = Alarming Blocked, C = Alarms Clear Legend: A = In Alarm, B = Alarming Blocked, C = Alarms Clear

M) alarm monitoring: NO

M) alarm monitoring: NOM) alarm monitoring: NO I) relay inhibit

I) relay inhibit

I) relay inhibitI) relay inhibit A) display alarm buffer

A) display alarm buffer

A) display alarm bufferA) display alarm buffer C) clear alarm buffer

C) clear alarm buffer

C) clear alarm bufferC) clear alarm buffer X) exit menu

X) exit menu

X) exit menuX) exit menu

A [12.13.14.15] [1,2] NCM 2000 >

A [12.13.14.15] [1,2] NCM 2000 >A [12.13.14.15] [1,2] NCM 2000 >

A shelf/slot matrix display of alar m status appears. Each loca tion is mapped to a slot of a shelf. The meanings of the symbols shown are listed in Table 2-2. The command options available on the

Alarms Menu

Table 2-2 Alarm Menu Key

Symbol Meaning

- NCM sees no card in this slot. A Card has some alarm condition at this time, use A) display alarm

B The Relay Inhibit option has been configured not to show alarms

C Card has no alarms at this time, any previous alarms have

are described in Table 2-3.

buffer to view current alarm details.

for a period of time, and this screen has been displayed during this inhibited (blocked) period. Useful if a circuit tends to have frequent but minor alarms of short duration and the user wants to avoid relay trips caused by these conditions.

cleared.

The following command options are available on the

Options Menu

:

NCM Alarm

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Table 2-3 Alarm Options Menu Commands

Command Function

M Alarm Monitoring. Toggles on/off the display of alarm

I Relay Inhibit. Allows the user to enable, di sable, or tempor arily

A Display Alarm Buffer. Presents a history of alarm messages to

C Clear Alarm Buffer. Removes all alarm messages from the

X Exit. Exits to the NCM

messages in the Craft interface screen. If ON, me ssages appear on the Craft interface terminal as alarms occur and again as they clear.

block the action of the alarm relays. Values range from 0 to

256. Selecting zero enables immediate alarm relay activation. Values from one to 255 block alarm relay operation for an equal number of minutes. Selecting 25 6 disabl es the alarm relays. This might be used in a large network to avoid tripping alarm relays when a spec ific circ uit is sche dule d for an outage, or to block alarm relay operation on pending or non-critical facilities.

the Craft interface. See the example in Table 2-9.

display buffer referenced above. User is not asked to confir m this selection.

Main Menu

.

The following is an NCM Alarm Display:

Figure 2-9 NCM Alarm Display

A [12.13.14.15] [1,2] NCM 2000 > a

A [12.13.14.15] [1,2] NCM 2000 > aA [12.13.14.15] [1,2] NCM 2000 > a * 12.13.14.15 NCM 2000 [01,01] Info alarm Software

* 12.13.14.15 NCM 2000 [01,01] Info alarm Software

* 12.13.14.15 NCM 2000 [01,01] Info alarm Software* 12.13.14.15 NCM 2000 [01,01] Info alarm Software Standby NCM 98-02-26 17:58:52

Standby NCM 98-02-26 17:58:52

Standby NCM 98-02-26 17:58:52 Standby NCM 98-02-26 17:58:52

* 12.13.14.15 NCM 2000 [01,01] Info alarm Equipment

* 12.13.14.15 NCM 2000 [01,01] Info alarm Equipment* 12.13.14.15 NCM 2000 [01,01] Info alarm Equipment Near-End Plug Present Alarm 98-02-26 17:57:23

Near-End Plug Present Alarm 98-02-26 17:57:23

Near-End Plug Present Alarm 98-02-26 17:57:23 Near-End Plug Present Alarm 98-02-26 17:57:23

* 12.13.14.15 NCM 2000 [01,02] Info alarm Software

* 12.13.14.15 NCM 2000 [01,02] Info alarm Software* 12.13.14.15 NCM 2000 [01,02] Info alarm Software Active NCM 98-02-26 16:03:53

Active NCM 98-02-26 16:03:53

Active NCM 98-02-26 16:03:53 Active NCM 98-02-26 16:03:53

* 12.13.14.15 NCM 2000 [01,02] Major alarm Power

* 12.13.14.15 NCM 2000 [01,02] Major alarm Power* 12.13.14.15 NCM 2000 [01,02] Major alarm Power Near-End Power Supply Alarm 98-02-26 16:03:53

Near-End Power Supply Alarm 98-02-26 16:03:53

Near-End Power Supply Alarm 98-02-26 16:03:53 Near-End Power Supply Alarm 98-02-26 16:03:53

Press enter to continue

Press enter to continuePress enter to continue

The display indicates date and time for each alarm. The shelf and slot of the module reporting the alarm is shown in brackets

[01,02]

.

Whenever the NCM detects a card for the first time, an alarm is reported,

Near-End Plug Present Alarm.

This does not indicate a

problem.

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If a module other than the NCM is the cu rrently select ed module, an

Alarm Options Menu

selected from the

Main Menu

for that module will appear when

.

Alarm

is

Circuit Manager

Manufacturing Info

Circuit Manager is used to create, edit and maintain connections from one application module port to another application module port. Without an NCM, individual application modules are only able to make connect ions between ports on the same card .

The NCM adds the ability to build circuits from a port on one application module to a port on another card.

Circuit Manager is covered in detail in Chapter 4, “Circuit

Manager”.

This submenu displays hardware revision level, date of manufacture, serial number and part number information for the currently selected card. The front application module appears under the heading "Main Card" and the Co nnector Inte rface Mod ule in the rear is reported un der the CIM column.

This information may be very useful if you need to contact Verilink for assistance.

This screen is read-only to users of t he equipment. The information is set in the card at time of manufacture and updated as need be when a card is factory upgraded.

NOTE:

This information is not ava il able for TABS modules in the nod e.

The following is an example of the information displayed.

Figure 2-10Manufacturing Information Report

MANUFACTURING INFORMATION

MANUFACTURING INFORMATIONMANUFACTURING INFORMATION Main Card CIM

Main Card CIM

Main Card CIM Main Card CIM Revision RM) A RC) A

Revision RM) A RC) A

Revision RM) A RC) ARevision RM) A RC) A Date DM) 9/17/96 DC) 11/11/96

Date DM) 9/17/96 DC) 11/11/96

Date DM) 9/17/96 DC) 11/11/96Date DM) 9/17/96 DC) 11/11/96 Serial number SM) 00534795 SC) 00643461

Serial number SM) 00534795 SC) 00643461

Serial number SM) 00534795 SC) 00643461Serial number SM) 00534795 SC) 00643461 Manuf. Part No. MM) 319101697001 MC) 311101761001

Manuf. Part No. MM) 319101697001 MC) 311101761001

Manuf. Part No. MM) 319101697001 MC) 311101761001Manuf. Part No. MM) 319101697001 MC) 311101761001 Cage Code CM) CC)

Cage Code CM) CC)

Cage Code CM) CC)Cage Code CM) CC) Type TM) NCM TC) NIM 2000

Type TM) NCM TC) NIM 2000

Type TM) NCM TC) NIM 2000Type TM) NCM TC) NIM 2000

Press enter to continue

Press enter to continuePress enter to continue

NTER

Pressing

E

returns you to the

Main Menu

.

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Card Specific Menus

When the NCM is used to select certain application modules, new commands and functions appear which are specific to those cards:

•

When managing an HDM 2180 or HDM 218 2 mo dule the prompt This informational display will indicate:

•

The HDM 2180 and HDM 2182 modules a lso present

Setup

parameters before inband management is enabled in the DS3 DSU. Before leaving this screen the fifth option

Table

parameters which can be changed in the far-end DS3 product are:

•

F) Display Far End DS3 Port Identification

Equipment ID Location ID Frame ID Unit ID Facility ID Port ID Generator ID

appears

R) Remote

which allows the user to configure certain far-end

Update NCM

should be used if any changes have been made. The

Site name

.

•

Node address

•

Node ID

•

Inband state

•

Update NCM table (saves this in fo to node list)

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Chapter

3

Administration Menu

This chapter describes the functio ns available from the NCM Controller

For a convenient summary of the command options, see Table 3-2. Functions that generate majo r submenus are:

•

Setting the shelf type

•

Using passwords

•

Network configuration parameters

•

Configuring modems

Downloading and broadcasting firmware upgrades is covered in Chapter 5, “Downl oading and Broad casting Firmware”.

Administration Menu

Selecting the Administration Menu

.

Access the

Main Menu

If the command line prompt does not already indicate that the NCM 2000 is the currently selected card, navigate to the NC M by using

S) Shelf/Slot

the Select command option:

[12.13.14.15] [1,1] NCM 2000 > o

The NCM Controller Administration Menu appears:

Figure 3-1 provides a sample NCM Table 3-2 describes the command options that are available from

the NCM

NCM Controller Administration Menu

.

command.

O) administration

Administration Menu

.

:

from the NCM

.

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Administration Menu

Table 3-1

Table 3-1 Administration Me nu

Table 3-1Table 3-1

Administration Menu

Administration Menu Administration Menu

-- NCM CONTROLLER ADMINISTRATION MENU --

-- NCM CONTROLLER ADMINISTRATION MENU ---- NCM CONTROLLER ADMINISTRATION MENU -Date/Time/Zone:

Date/Time/Zone: 12-10-97 01:51:28

Date/Time/Zone:Date/Time/Zone: Node Address:

Node Address: [0.0.0.7]

Node Address:Node Address: Node ID:

Node ID: 7

Node ID:Node ID: Site Name:

Site Name: San Jose

Site Name:Site Name: System Uptime:

System Uptime: 0:14:49

System Uptime:System Uptime:

--- Node Administration ---

--- Node Administration --- --- Node Administration --H) set shelf type

H) set shelf type Z) set time zone

H) set shelf typeH) set shelf type T) set time

T) set time D) set date

T) set timeT) set time B) download firmware

B) download firmware Y) switch over once

B) download firmwareB) download firmware W) write file to flash

W) write file to flash O) switch over permanent

W) write file to flashW) write file to flash C) set front/rear access Q) query firmware

C) set front/rear access Q) query firmware

C) set front/rear access Q) query firmwareC) set front/rear access Q) query firmware U) clear card configuration R) reset card

U) clear card configuration R) reset card

U) clear card configuration R) reset cardU) clear card configuration R) reset card A) set node address

A) set node address E) change node id

A) set node addressA) set node address I) change site name

I) change site name P) change password

I) change site nameI) change site name N) network parameters

N) network parameters S) Node Selection

N) network parametersN) network parameters M) modem parameters

M) modem parameters

M) modem parametersM) modem parameters F) Flash Copy (B => A)

F) Flash Copy (B => A)

F) Flash Copy (B => A)F) Flash Copy (B => A) X) exit this screen

X) exit this screen

X) exit this screenX) exit this screen A [12.13.14.15] [1,1] NCM 2000 >

A [12.13.14.15] [1,1] NCM 2000 >

A [12.13.14.15] [1,1] NCM 2000 >A [12.13.14.15] [1,1] NCM 2000 >

12-10-97 01:51:28

12-10-97 01:51:2812-10-97 01:51:28 [0.0.0.7]

[0.0.0.7][0.0.0.7] 7

7 7 San Jose

San JoseSan Jose 0:14:49

0:14:490:14:49

Z) set time zone

Z) set time zoneZ) set time zone D) set date

D) set dateD) set date Y) switch over once

Y) switch over onceY) switch over once O) switch over permanent

O) switch over permanentO) switch over permanent

E) change node id

E) change node idE) change node id P) change password

P) change passwordP) change password S) Node Selection

S) Node SelectionS) Node Selection

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Table 3-2

Table 3-2 Administration Me nu Commands

Table 3-2Table 3-2

Administration Menu Commands

Administration Menu Commands Administration Menu Com mands

Menu Option Description Instructions

Administration Menu

A) set node address Changes local node address. This is

B) download firmware Firmware download to selected

C) set front/rear access Set management port access. Front OR back, not both at same time. D) set date Set date for all modules in node. Use the format: mm/dd/yy for month,

E) change node id Changes local n ode ID, this value is

F) Flash copy B => A Copy firmware from flash bank B to

H) set shelf type Define or change shelf types of each

I) change site name Changes local node site name as it

M) modem parameters NCM SLIP modem interface menu. See the section “Configuring Modem

N) network parameters Ethernet/SLIP, SNMP, Trap Host, and

O) switch over permanent

not the Ethernet IP address. This is the number on the prompt line [0.0.0.1], value for each NCM

modules (other than the NCM itself).

used by Node Manager software.

flash bank A.

shelf in local node. Sets ACP bus used .

appears on second line of Main Menu.

TCP/IP addresses and options. Sets which flash bank to boot from at

power up (setting saved on reset).

Test firmware first

must

be unique.

.

set first octet greater than 127.

Never

Will cause momentary reset of NCM as it updates database records. Used by Verilink Node Manager application.

See Chapter 5, “Downloading and

Broadcasting Firmware”.

day, and year. Enter any value in the range of 1-

65535. This is an arbitrary number. See Chapter 5, “Downloading and

Broadcasting Firmware”.

See the subsection “Shelf Type Sets ACP

Bus”.

Enter up to 19 alpha-numeric characters.

Parameters”.

See the section “The Network

Configuration Menu”.

See Chapter 5, “Downloading and

Broadcasting Firmware”.

P) change password Changes local node password. See the section “Using Passwords”. Q) query firmware Displays status of firmware revisions in

R) reset card Used to restart selected module.

S) Node Selection Select a node in your network. See the se ct i o n “Selecting a Node”. T) set time Sets time for all modules in the node. Use format hh:mm:ss to set time. Select

U) clear card configuration

W) write file to flash Stores previously downloaded firmwa re

X) exit this sc reen Exit to N CM Main Menu. Y) switch over once Executes selected firmware image

Z) set time zone Set time zone for all modules in node. Select time zone from list presented, or

flashbanks of selected module.

Does

NOT reload from f lashb ank

reset to test firmware upgrades.

Clears all confi gur at ion from currentl y selected card, resets it to factory defaults.

in flash bank on this NCM card.

ONCE, the switchover is not permanent. Use to test firmware upgrades.

. Do not use

Results displayed after about 60

seconds.

Reinitializes RAM based code. Will

cause switch to a standby NCM, if

present.

time zone before setting time.

May change ACP bus used by the card

being cleared, requiring direct

connection to Craft port of that card.

See Chapter 5, “Downloading and

Broadcasting Firmware”.

See Chapter 5, “Downloading and

Broadcasting Firmware”.

use custom for GMT offset in hours +/-.

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Administration Menu

Selecting a Node

To access the node selection submenu, use the S command option on the

Administration Menu

:

S) Node Selection

Node Management Menu

The Node Management Menu is presented:

Figure 3-1 Node Management Menu

-- NCM NODE MANAGEMENT MENU --

-- NCM NODE MANAGEMENT MENU ---- NCM NODE MANAGEMENT MENU -A) add node Dn) delete node

A) add node Dn) delete node

A) add node Dn) delete nodeA) add node Dn) delete node L) List nodes Sn) select/manage node

L) List nodes Sn) select/manage node

L) List nodes Sn) select/manage nodeL) List nodes Sn) select/manage node X) exit this screen

X) exit this screen

X) exit this screenX) exit this screen Note: Selection of a node to manage will cause the terminal

Note: Selection of a node to manage will cause the terminal

Note: Selection of a node to manage will cause the terminalNote: Selection of a node to manage will cause the terminal to move to the main menu displaying the requested

to move to the main menu displaying the requested

to move to the main menu displaying the requested to move to the main menu displaying the requested node.

node.

node.node.

Use the L command for a list of nodes. The nodes are listed under the headings “local” and “remote”.

In order for nodes to be listed, they must be entered using:

A) add node

on the NCM

Node Management Menu

, or result from node list configuration opt ions available on the HDM 218 0 o r HDM 2182 modules. Nodes are numbered from 0 in the order in which they are entered.

Access to a node is not allowed when the far-end inband channel is supported by the HDM 2182 and the far-end inband managemen t option is disabled. The far end management option is the capability of a node to “block” the access from a far-end node.

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When a remote node is select ed, a prompt confirms your sel e ction:

Selected remote node: [0.0.0.5] shelf = 0, slot = 11

Figure 3-2 Node Management Menu

-- NCM NODE MANAGEMENT MENU --

-- NCM NODE MANAGEMENT MENU ---- NCM NODE MANAGEMENT MENU -A) add node Dn) delete node

A) add node Dn) delete node

A) add node Dn) delete nodeA) add node Dn) delete node

L) List nodes Sn) select/manage node

L) List nodes Sn) select/manage nodeL) List nodes Sn) select/manage node

X) exit this screen

X) exit this screenX) exit this screen

Note: Selection of a node to manage will cause the terminal

Note: Selection of a node to manage will cause the terminalNote: Selection of a node to manage will cause the terminal

to move to the main menu displaying the requested node.

to move to the main menu displaying the requested node. to move to the main menu displaying the requested node.

A [0.0.0.7] [1,1] NCM 2000 >

A [0.0.0.7] [1,1] NCM 2000 >A [0.0.0.7] [1,1] NCM 2000 >

When logically positioned at a remote node and a command of

exit this menu

is entered from the Main Menu, control returns to

x)

the Main Menu of the local node.

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Administration Menu

DS3 Far-end Node Records

Set Shelf Type

The DS3 applications, HDM 2180 and HDM 2182 can use a portion of the DS3 framing overhead to allow a session to a far end NCM. Through this method they can create a record of a far end node in the NCM database of remote nodes. See “Card Specific Menus” in Chapter 2.

Use this command to enter or ch ange the shelf type of any shelf in the node. This determines which midplane bus in the shelf the NCM will use to control the other modules. If one of the selections in the first group is made (1-4), the NCM will use Bus A. If the selection is in the range (50-52) then Bus C will be used.

Each shelf in the node has a switch used to set the shelf number, each shelf must have a unique shelf number. For more information on shelf switch settings see the manual AS2000: The Basics.

All of the ACP-based modules in the shelf must be set to use the same bus as the NCM uses. If any installed modu les do not appear in the shelf/slot map, connect to each such card directly using the modules

OCAL

L

port. Using the

Administration Menu

in that

module, set it to the same ACP bus as the NCM. This selection is also used by the Central Circuit Manager for

circuit building purposes. It must accurately reflect each shelf in the node.

Figure 3-3 Shelf Type Menu

Current Shelf Configuration:

Current Shelf Configuration:Current Shelf Configuration: shelf # 0 unset Shelf Type

shelf # 0 unset Shelf Type

shelf # 0 unset Shelf Type shelf # 0 unset Shelf Type shelf # 1 2200 Shelf

shelf # 1 2200 Shelf

shelf # 1 2200 Shelf shelf # 1 2200 Shelf shelf # 2 2000 Shelf

shelf # 2 2000 Shelf

shelf # 2 2000 Shelf shelf # 2 2000 Shelf shelf # 3 unset Shelf Type

shelf # 3 unset Shelf Type

shelf # 3 unset Shelf Type shelf # 3 unset Shelf Type shelf # 4 unset Shelf Type

shelf # 4 unset Shelf Type

shelf # 4 unset Shelf Type shelf # 4 unset Shelf Type

Shelf Type Selections:

Shelf Type Selections:Shelf Type Selections:

0) unset Shelf Type

0) unset Shelf Type 0) unset Shelf Type

1) Dual Line Shelf 2) 2000 Shelf

1) Dual Line Shelf 2) 2000 Shelf 1) Dual Line Shelf 2) 2000 Shelf

3) 2200 Shelf 4) 2900 Shelf

3) 2200 Shelf 4) 2900 Shelf 3) 2200 Shelf 4) 2900 Shelf

For QUAD_IMUX Applications Use:

For QUAD_IMUX Applications Use:For QUAD_IMUX Applications Use:

50) 2000 QUAD/IMUX Shelf 51) 2200 QUAD/IMUX Shelf

50) 2000 QUAD/IMUX Shelf 51) 2200 QUAD/IMUX Shelf 50) 2000 QUAD/IMUX Shelf 51) 2200 QUAD/IMUX Shelf

52) 2900 QUAD/IMUX Shelf

52) 2900 QUAD/IMUX Shelf 52) 2900 QUAD/IMUX Shelf

Enter shelf (0 - 4): 0

Enter shelf (0 - 4): 0Enter shelf (0 - 4): 0 Enter shelf type number: 2

Enter shelf type number: 2

Enter shelf type number: 2Enter shelf type number: 2 setting shelf 0 to 2000 Shelf Type

setting shelf 0 to 2000 Shelf Type

setting shelf 0 to 2000 Shelf Typesetting shelf 0 to 2000 Shelf Type

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Shelf Type Sets ACP Bus

Enter the number of the shelf you wish to define. Although the menu allows five possible values for the shelf number, a node may contain only four shelves.

Enter the shelf type from the “Shelf Type Selections”. If the shelf type selected has a value between 1 and 4 (inclusive),

then the NCM will use Bus A for ACP management. If a shelf type in the range of 50 to 52 is selected, the NCM will use

Bus C for ACP Management. In an MLS 2200 or MLS 2200i sh elf, the A bus is divided into multiple segments, while the C bus runs the entire length of the shelf. To enable an NCM to manage all of the slots in an MLS 2200 or MLS 2200i shelf, select a value in the 50 to 52 range.

Each ACP-based application module must be set to use the same ACP bus as the NCM. If installed modules fail to appear in the NCM shelf/slot map, connect directly to the local port of each such card and set it to use the ACP bus selected here for the NCM.

Changes to shelf type in the NCM card do not require a card reset. Changes to ACP bus selection in other modules requires a reset of those cards for the cha nge to take effect.

Using Passwords

NCM password functions are controlled through the Password Menu.

To enter the (shown in Table 3-1), type “P”

Password Menu

The

Figure 3-4 NCM Password Menu

-- PASSWORD MENU --

-- PASSWORD MENU ---- PASSWORD MENU -S) Set System Superuser Password A) Set Superuser Password

S) Set System Superuser Password A) Set Superuser Password

S) Set System Superuser Password A) Set Superuser PasswordS) Set System Superuser Password A) Set Superuser Password P) Set Privileged User Password U) Set Unprivileged User Password

P) Set Privileged User Password U) Set Unprivileged User Password

P) Set Privileged User Password U) Set Unprivileged User Password P) Set Privileged User Password U) Set Unprivileged User Password D) Set Default Passwords W) Display 3 Levels of Password

D) Set Default Passwords W) Display 3 Levels of Password

D) Set Default Passwords W) Display 3 Levels of Password D) Set Default Passwords W) Display 3 Levels of Password X) exit menu

X) exit menu

X) exit menuX) exit menu [0.0.0.1] [2,13] NCM 2000 >

[0.0.0.1] [2,13] NCM 2000 >

[0.0.0.1] [2,13] NCM 2000 >[0.0.0.1] [2,13] NCM 2000 >

Password Levels

Four password security access levels are available in the NCM module. They are:

•

System superuser level (level 4—highest)

•

Superuser level (level 3)

Password Menu

is displayed:

, from the

Administr a tion Menu

3-6

•

Privileged level (level 2)

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Table 3-3 Access Levels:

Administration Menu

•

Unprivileged level (level 1—lowest)

NCM access levels always allow comparable access to the application modules being managed. These different levels of security access (passwords) reflect different capabilities, describe d in Table 3-3.

Options Access Level 1

Default Password Local node con figuration set t ings Diagnostic Tests No access Write Write Write Loopbacks No access Write Write Write Remote NCM configuration No access No access Write Write Remote application module

configuration Set passwords for levels 1-3 No access No access Write Write Set passwords for levels 1-4, local

and remote

Displaying Passwords

Log-in to the NCM using the current system superuser password. From the

Unprivileged

NTER

E

Read Write Write Write

No access No access Read Write

No access No access No access Write

Password Menu

Access Level 2

Privileged

NTER

E

Access Lev el 3

Superuser

“sutest” “systest”

, type the command option:

Access Level 4

System

Superuser

[0.0.0.1] [3,11] NCM 2000 > w

The following report is displayed:

Figure 3-5 Password Menu, Display 3 Levels of Password

-- PASSWORD MENU --

-- PASSWORD MENU ---- PASSWORD MENU -Superuser Password: 222

Superuser Password: 222

Superuser Password: 222Superuser Password: 222 Privileged User Password: 333

Privileged User Password: 333

Privileged User Password: 333Privileged User Password: 333 Unprivileged User Password: 444

Unprivileged User Password: 444

Unprivileged User Password: 444Unprivileged User Password: 444 [0.0.0.1] [2,13] NCM 2000 >

[0.0.0.1] [2,13] NCM 2000 >

[0.0.0.1] [2,13] NCM 2000 >[0.0.0.1] [2,13] NCM 2000 >

System Superuser Password

The system superuser has the highest access level. In the Craft interface this is shown as Access Level 4 on the

Main Menu

. Only

the system superuser may set the system superuser p assword.

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Figure 3-6 Password Menu

-- PASSWORD MENU --

-- PASSWORD MENU ---- PASSWORD MENU -S) Set System Superuser Password A) Set Superuser Password

S) Set System Superuser Password A) Set Superuser Password

S) Set System Superuser Password A) Set Superuser PasswordS) Set System Superuser Password A) Set Superuser Password P) Set Privileged User Password U) Set Unprivileged User Password

P) Set Privileged User Password U) Set Unprivileged User Password

P) Set Privileged User Password U) Set Unprivileged User PasswordP) Set Privileged User Password U) Set Unprivileged User Password D) Set Default Passwords W) Display 3 Levels of Password

D) Set Default Passwords W) Display 3 Levels of Password

D) Set Default Passwords W) Display 3 Levels of PasswordD) Set Default Passwords W) Display 3 Levels of Password X) exit menu

X) exit menu

X) exit menuX) exit menu [0.0.0.1] [2,13] NCM 2000 >

[0.0.0.1] [2,13] NCM 2000 >

[0.0.0.1] [2,13] NCM 2000 >[0.0.0.1] [2,13] NCM 2000 >

From the Password menu, select the

Password

option:

[0.0.0.1] [3,11] NCM 2000 > s

You are prompted through the following sequence:

Figure 3-7 Password Menu, Setting the System Superuser Password

[0.0.0.1] [2,13] NCM 2000 >Old System Superuser password:

[0.0.0.1] [2,13] NCM 2000 >Old System Superuser password: [0.0.0.1] [2,13] NCM 2000 >Old System Superuser password: ***

***

****** Enter New System Superuser Password (1-16 chars): ***

Enter New System Superuser Password (1-16 chars): ***

Enter New System Superuser Password (1-16 chars): ***Enter New System Superuser Password (1-16 chars): ***

Note that you must know the current system super user password in order to change it. The

Figure 3-8 Password Menu, Setting the Superuser Password

-- PASSWORD MENU --

-- PASSWORD MENU ---- PASSWORD MENU -S) Set System Superuser Password A) Set Superuser Password

S) Set System Superuser Password A) Set Superuser Password

S) Set System Superuser Password A) Set Superuser PasswordS) Set System Superuser Password A) Set Superuser Password

P Set Privileged User Password U) Set Unprivileged User Password

P Set Privileged User Password U) Set Unprivileged User PasswordP Set Privileged User Password U) Set Unprivileged User Password

D) Set Default Passwords W) Display 3 Levels of Password

D) Set Default Passwords W) Display 3 Levels of PasswordD) Set Default Passwords W) Display 3 Levels of Password

X) exit menu

X) exit menuX) exit menu

[0.0.0.1] [2,13] NCM 2000 >

[0.0.0.1] [2,13] NCM 2000 >[0.0.0.1] [2,13] NCM 2000 >

Password Menu

S) Set System Supe ruser

reappears.

A similar procedure is used to set the password for the other access levels.

If the NCM is using its default set of passwords and no password was typed upon starting the Craft int erface, then the session will be at the Privileged access level.

The Network Configuration Menu

The NCM can be connected to a local area network using the (provided) Ethernet tran sceiver. This provides support for Node Manager and Telnet sessions by allo wi ng connections to the NCM over the LAN. SLIP provides another alternative via an asynchronous connection, often over a modem. The

Configuration Menu

the NCM into a TCP/ I P ne twork.

Network

is used to configure pa rameters tha t integrate

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Administration Menu

The network configuration parameters are standard Ethernet and SLIP parameters. The user shoul d consult with the system administrators to obtain IP address information which is valid for the local TCP/IP network.

Since the Ethernet IP address and SLIP IP add ress will be at a factory default value in a new NCM module, it will always be necessary to

OCAL

use the Craft interface

L

port at least once to set the Ethernet and/or SLIP IP addresses. Thereafter, if desired, the Craft interface can be accessed via Telnet over Ethernet or SLIP.

From the NCM Controller Administration menu, type “n ” to access

Network Configuration Menu

the

:

NOTE:

Figure 3-9 Network Configuration Menu

-- NETWORK CONFIGURATION MENU --

-- NETWORK CONFIGURATION MENU ---- NETWORK CONFIGURATION MENU -Ethernet Type: Ethernet 2

Ethernet Type: Ethernet 2

Ethernet Type: Ethernet 2Ethernet Type: Ethernet 2 Enet IP Address/Subnet Mask: [192.94.45.242] / [255.255.255.0]

Enet IP Address/Subnet Mask: [192.94.45.242] / [255.255.255.0]

Enet IP Address/Subnet Mask: [192.94.45.242] / [255.255.255.0]Enet IP Address/Subnet Mask: [192.94.45.242] / [255.255.255.0] Gateway Address: [192.94.45.1]

Gateway Address: [192.94.45.1]

Gateway Address: [192.94.45.1]Gateway Address: [192.94.45.1] Ethernet Trap Addresses: [0.0.0.0] [0.0.0.0]

Ethernet Trap Addresses: [0.0.0.0] [0.0.0.0]

Ethernet Trap Addresses: [0.0.0.0] [0.0.0.0] Ethernet Trap Addresses: [0.0.0.0] [0.0.0.0] [0.0.0.0] [0.0.0.0]

[0.0.0.0] [0.0.0.0]

[0.0.0.0] [0.0.0.0] [0.0.0.0] [0.0.0.0] Slip IP Address/Subnet Mask: [192.94.46.100] / [255.255.255.0]

Slip IP Address/Subnet Mask: [192.94.46.100] / [255.255.255.0]

Slip IP Address/Subnet Mask: [192.94.46.100] / [255.255.255.0]Slip IP Address/Subnet Mask: [192.94.46.100] / [255.255.255.0] Slip Trap Addresses: [0.0.0.0] [0.0.0.0]

Slip Trap Addresses: [0.0.0.0] [0.0.0.0]

Slip Trap Addresses: [0.0.0.0] [0.0.0.0] Slip Trap Addresses: [0.0.0.0] [0.0.0.0] [0.0.0.0] [0.0.0.0]

[0.0.0.0] [0.0.0.0]

[0.0.0.0] [0.0.0.0] [0.0.0.0] [0.0.0.0] Read Community string: public

Read Community string: public

Read Community string: public Read Community string: public Write Community string: public

Write Community string: public

Write Community string: public Write Community string: public

I) ethernet ip address L) slip ip address

I) ethernet ip address L) slip ip address I) ethernet ip address L) slip ip address M) ethernet subnet mask S) slip subnet mask

M) ethernet subnet mask S) slip subnet mask

M) ethernet subnet mask S) slip subnet mask M) ethernet subnet mask S) slip subnet mask G) gateway ip address R) SNMP read community string

G) gateway ip address R) SNMP read community string

G) gateway ip address R) SNMP read community string G) gateway ip address R) SNMP read community string T) ethernet type W) SNMP write community string

T) ethernet type W) SNMP write community string

T) ethernet type W) SNMP write community stringT) ethernet type W) SNMP write community string P) ethernet trap addresses E) slip trap addresses

P) ethernet trap addresses E) slip trap addresses

P) ethernet trap addresses E) slip trap addresses P) ethernet trap addresses E) slip trap addresses X) exit menu

X) exit menu

X) exit menu X) exit menu [0.0.0.5] [3,11] NCM 2000 >

[0.0.0.5] [3,11] NCM 2000 >

[0.0.0.5] [3,11] NCM 2000 >[0.0.0.5] [3,11] NCM 2000 >

Upon entering a number of the r outines under the Network Configuration Menu, th e user is advised that thi s will cause a reset of the NCM in five minutes. This is done because the TCP/IP stack runs at a level below the Craft interface. When changes are made to the SNMP or other TCP/IP related functions, the NCM must be reset before the changes take effect.

Ethernet and SLIP Parameters

The parameter fields at the top of the

Menu

reflect the values you enter using th e menu commands at the

Network Configuration

bottom of the menu.

I) ethernet ip address

Enter the Ethernet IP address of the primary NCM in the node, in the form:

[0.0.0.0]

. for example:

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[192.94.45.242]

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Administration Menu

Using Telnet with the IP address, you can initiate a Craft interface session over Ethernet.

NOTE:

If, after configuring IP addresses, an error message appears including the text “ error in the IP addresses used. The Ethernet IP address and the SLIP IP address must reflect different network segments as per the subnet mask in use. Correct the error and reset the NCM card to stop the error messages.

sendto: new socket sendto fail:

”, there is an

M) ethernet subnet mask

The Ethernet subnet mask is based on the IP address according to the standard rules for IP address classes (A,B,C etc).

L) slip ip add r ess

Serial Line Interface Protocol (SLIP) is a protocol over which a Telnet Craft interface session can be established, often through a modem. SLIP and Ethernet addresses must reflect different networks as per the subnet masks in use.

NOTE:

Do not enter a SLIP address unless SLIP will actually be used. When a SLIP address is entered the selected (front or rear) PRI connector on the NCM module becomes a SLIP port instead of a po rt which supports Verilink Node Manager software. If the SLIP address is left at 0.0.0.0 the PRI port uses ACP and may be used with Node Manager.

S) slip subnet mask

The SLIP subnet mask is based on the SLIP address according to standard rules.

G) gateway ip address

The IP address of your network gateway device. This might be a router which the NCM will use to reach an SNMP manager. A gateway address is only required if the NCM module will be communicating with ot her devices not on the same LAN segment. Consult with your network admi nistrator.

R) SNMP read community string

This parameter is used as rudimentary security for messages to or from an SNMP manager. This value should match the read community string being used by the SNMP manager. Enter an alpha-numeric string o f up to 31 characters.

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Administration Menu

T) ethernet type

There are two supported types: Ethe rnet 2 (DIX), and 802.3. If your network uses TCP/IP, select D IX by ente r ing “1”.

W) SNMP write community string

This parameter should match the write string being used by the SNMP manager. Enter an alpha-numeric string of up to 31 characters.

P) ethernet trap addresses

These are Ethernet addresses to which alarm me ssages will be sent. This might be a copy of the Verilink Node Manager application or some other SNMP network mana ger. You can specify up to four trap host addresses.

E) slip trap addresses

These are IP addresses to which alarm messages w ill be sent via the SLIP port. You can specify up to four addresses.

Configuring Modem Parameters

Modems used for SLIP connections can be configured and controlled using the

In addition to preconfi gured parameters for the modem, the

Modem Configuration Menu

On the

Access the

Administration Menu

M) modem parameters

Modem Configuration Menu

provides a set of manual commands.

is the following selection:

by typing “m”.

.

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Administration Menu

Figure 3-10 Modem Configuration Menu

-- MODEM CONFIGURATION MENU --

-- MODEM CONFIGURATION MENU ---- MODEM CONFIGURATION MENU - Modem Status: NOT CONNECTED

Modem Status: NOT CONNECTED

Modem Status: NOT CONNECTED Modem Status: NOT CONNECTED D) Answer: DISABLED

D) Answer: DISABLED

D) Answer: DISABLED D) Answer: DISABLED C) Answer command: AT &C1&D2&K3 S0=1

C) Answer command: AT &C1&D2&K3 S0=1

C) Answer command: AT &C1&D2&K3 S0=1C) Answer command: AT &C1&D2&K3 S0=1 T) Answer inactive timeout: 0 seconds

T) Answer inactive timeout: 0 seconds

T) Answer inactive timeout: 0 secondsT) Answer inactive timeout: 0 seconds B) Dial-Out: DISABLED

B) Dial-Out: DISABLED

B) Dial-Out: DISABLED B) Dial-Out: DISABLED U) Dial-Out command: AT &C1&D2&K3 X4 S0=0 DT

U) Dial-Out command: AT &C1&D2&K3 X4 S0=0 DT

U) Dial-Out command: AT &C1&D2&K3 X4 S0=0 DTU) Dial-Out command: AT &C1&D2&K3 X4 S0=0 DT N) Dial-Out number:

N) Dial-Out number:

N) Dial-Out number: N) Dial-Out number: R) Dial-Out connect retries: 0

R) Dial-Out connect retries: 0

R) Dial-Out connect retries: 0R) Dial-Out connect retries: 0 K) Dial-Out connect timeout: 60 seconds

K) Dial-Out connect timeout: 60 seconds

K) Dial-Out connect timeout: 60 secondsK) Dial-Out connect timeout: 60 seconds I) Dial-Out inactive timeout: 0 seconds

I) Dial-Out inactive timeout: 0 seconds

I) Dial-Out inactive timeout: 0 secondsI) Dial-Out inactive timeout: 0 seconds

S) Dial-Out W) Set default commands

S) Dial-Out W) Set default commandsS) Dial-Out W) Set default commands H) Hangup A) Answer

H) Hangup A) Answer

H) Hangup A) AnswerH) Hangup A) Answer X) exit menu

X) exit menu

X) exit menuX) exit menu [0.0.0.5] [3,11] NCM 2000 >

[0.0.0.5] [3,11] NCM 2000 >

[0.0.0.5] [3,11] NCM 2000 > [0.0.0.5] [3,11] NCM 2000 >

where:

Table 3-4

Table 3-4 Modem Commands

Table 3-4Table 3-4

Modem Commands

Modem CommandsModem Commands

Command

D

C

T

B

Answer. Toggles auto-a ns we r mode On/Off . EN AB LED = on, DIS AB LED = off Answer Command. Initialization string sent to modem when auto-answer is enabled,

verify commands in modem manual if auto-answer does not function. Answer Inactive Timeout. Time in seconds NCM will wait for Data Carrier Detect (DCD)

after going off-hook to answer an incoming call, value of zero disables this option and allows modem shift register 7 to handle timeout.

Dialout. Toggles dialing out to Trap Host On/Off. If ENABLED NCM will attempt to dial Trap Host(s) sequentially when it has alarms to report. If DISABLED NCM will never dial out.

The Modem Status is either CONNECTED or NOT CONNECTED. Connected means that the modem is outputting the Data Carrier Detect (DCD) lead as a HIGH, indicating a connection has been made to another modem. If the NCM always shows connected for this value, it might indicate that the modem has been optio ned to force DCD on at all times.

The upper part of the menu contains commands in the le f t column and their affected parameter fields in the right column.

Change the appropriate parameters as necessary by typing the command option character on the parameter line. You will be prompted for your entry.

Usage

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Dial-Out Command. Command string sent before the phone number when NCM dials

U N

out. Typically includes S0=0 to turn off auto-answer for duration of the dial-out session as well as DT to use DTMF (touch tone) dialing.

Dial-Out number. The phone number to be dialed when the NCM dials out.

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Administration Menu

Command

R

K

I

S

W

H

A X

Exiting the Administration Menu

Usage

Dial-Out connect retries. The number of attempts the NCM is to make each time it attempts to dial out to the trap host.

Dial-Out connect timeout. The length of time in seconds that the NCM will wait for DCD, a value of zero disable s this op tion a nd a llow s mode m shif t register 7 to handle timeout.

Dial-Out inactive timeout. Length of time in seconds that the NCM will allow the connection to remain established when idle (no data). A value of zero disables this option.

Dial-Out. Commands the modem to dial the phone number shown NOW. Useful for testing the m odem configuration.

Set default commands. Restores all of the user options on this submenu to factory defaults.

Hangup. Commands the modem to hangup and return to an on-hook condition. This might be used to end a modem test.

Answer. Commands the modem to answer now. Use to verify that the NCM and modem are communicating properly.

Exits the Modem Configuration Menu and returns to the Administration Menu above.

The command option:

X) exit this screen

returns you to the NCM

Main Menu

.

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Chapter

4

Circuit Manager

This chapter describes how to bui ld circuits using the NCM Craft interface. Topics covered are:

•

Central Circuit Manager concept

•

Limitations to the product

•

Key definitions

•

Adding and editing circuits

•

Activating/deactivating a configured circuit

•

Other general task functions available through the Circuit Manager menu, such as deleting and searching for circuits

NOTE:

Circuit building done by connecting directly to other modules is not documented in this chapter. When an NCM is present in a node, only the NCM Central Circuit Manager should be used to build circuits.

Cautions

The following must be considered when you are using an NCM to build circuits:

•

If you are integrating an NCM with a node that has applicati on modules with pre-existing circuits, the circuits must be cleared before using the modules with the NCM or building new circuits with the NCM Circuit Manager.

•

While the determines which ACP bus the NCM will use, it also is used by the CCM to determine bus architecture. The Shelf Type selection must accur ate ly refl ect the actu al sh elf typ e for ea ch shelf in the node. See the section “Set Shelf Type” in Chapter

3.

•

If an NCM is moved from one node to another node, it will try to build the circuits it has stored in the new node. To avoid configuration errors, delete all circuits from an NCM card before moving it to a new node.

•

Circuits can only be built within a shelf (no data bus extensions between shelves are possible).

•

An ISDN port can be a destination port only, not a sourc e por t .

•

Modules must be present in the shelf at the time their circuits are built.

Shelf Type

option under the

Administration Menu

•

If a circuit terminates in a DIU 2130/DDS or a DIU 2130/DBU module (two modified versions of the TABS-based DIU 2130 DSU), it will not be restored when the DIU card is removed

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Circuit Manager

from the shelf and then re-inserted. To avoid this limitation, do not unplug and rese a t th es e car ds aft e r bu ildi ng their circuits.

Modules Supported for Building Circuits

Currently the Central Circuit Database supports the following modules: TAC 2010, DIU 2130, DIU 2131, DIU 2140, DIDCSU 2912, DCSU, DPRI 2922, HDM 2180, HDM 2182, QPRI 2921, QUAD 2164, IMUX 2160.

Circuit Manager Functions

The Central Circuit Manager performs the following functions:

•

Preserves and re s t ores circuits after a node is powered dow n.

•

Builds and manages circuits, and also detects and resolves any circuit resource conflicts.

•

Performs special circuit backup applications such as the ISDN dial-backup appl ication.

•

Preserves the configuration and circuits associated with a module. For example, in case a module goes bad and is replaced by a new module with the same equipment ID (front panel model number), the new module will obtain the configuration previously set to the old module and inherit any associated circuits.

•

Supports standby NCM backup with its database.

Alarm Handling

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Supports circuit building between Verilink legacy (TABS) modules and new-generation (A CP) modules.

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Records configurations of modules installed in a node in a data structure called the Central Circuit Database.

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Accepts user circuit-building input.

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Checks input information against static circuit-building rules.

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Applies dynamic circuit-building rules before activating a circuit.

The CCM "catches" every alarm received by the NCM module and processes these alarms. Those selected alarms can be grouped into certain categories. For example, the following alarms belong to the node information alarm category:

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module present alarm

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module absent alarm

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shelf present alarm

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standby NCM alarm

Loss of signal, loss of frame, and AIS belong to the circuit performance alarm category. For circuits of the Backup or DialBackup types, al a r ms re la ting to circuit per f o r ma n ce ma y trigger a switch to the configured backup facility.

Module Configuration Updates

The Circuit Manager polls one module every six seconds to retrieve every module’s configuration in the node, continuously updating the Central Circuit Database. A mirror image of this database is maintained in any standby NCM modules present in the node.

Circuit Manager Menu

From the NCM

Main Menu

, select the

typing "b".

Figure 4-1 Circuit Manager Menu

Circuit Manager -- [1,1] NCM 2000 Firmware 4.17 --

Circuit Manager -- [1,1] NCM 2000 Firmware 4.17 --Circuit Manager -- [1,1] NCM 2000 Firmware 4.17 - Name Type Mode Prio Src Port Dest Port Bus Status

Name Type Mode Prio Src Port Dest Port Bus Status

Name Type Mode Prio Src Port Dest Port Bus Status Name Type Mode Prio Src Port Dest Port Bus Status

------------ ---- ---- ---- ---------------- ---------------- --- ------

------------ ---- ---- ---- ---------------- ---------------- --- ------------------ ---- ---- ---- ---------------- ---------------- --- -----ckt1 perm 64k low [1, 8] TAC NET [1, 9] DIU DAT2 B Active

ckt1 perm 64k low [1, 8] TAC NET [1, 9] DIU DAT2 B Active

ckt1 perm 64k low [1, 8] TAC NET [1, 9] DIU DAT2 B Activeckt1 perm 64k low [1, 8] TAC NET [1, 9] DIU DAT2 B Active prim1 prim 64k low [1, 8] TAC NET [1, 9] DIU DAT2 B Inactive

prim1 prim 64k low [1, 8] TAC NET [1, 9] DIU DAT2 B Inactive

prim1 prim 64k low [1, 8] TAC NET [1, 9] DIU DAT2 B Inactiveprim1 prim 64k low [1, 8] TAC NET [1, 9] DIU DAT2 B Inactive A) add circuit I) activate circuit

A) add circuit I) activate circuit

A) add circuit I) activate circuit A) add circuit I) activate circuit D) delete circuit R) deactivate circuit

D) delete circuit R) deactivate circuit

D) delete circuit R) deactivate circuit D) delete circuit R) deactivate circuit P) prev page L) search circuit

P) prev page L) search circuit

P) prev page L) search circuit P) prev page L) search circuit N) next Page E) edit circuit

N) next Page E) edit circuit

N) next Page E) edit circuit N) next Page E) edit circuit X) exit to craft main menu

X) exit to craft main menu

X) exit to craft main menu X) exit to craft main menu [12.13.14.15] [1,1] NCM 2000 >

[12.13.14.15] [1,1] NCM 2000 >

[12.13.14.15] [1,1] NCM 2000 >[12.13.14.15] [1,1] NCM 2000 >

Circuit Manager Menu

by

NOTE:

The

When Circuit Manager is accessed, all other users are prevented from using it. Anyone else who tries to enter the menu while it is being accessed gets the message: “Wait until later.”

Circuit Manager

menu shown in Figure 4-1 already contains two circuits s hown in a table at th e to p of the menu. This me an s that someone has already created these circuits. One of the circuits is reported Active, the other is Inactive. The co mmands on the Circuit Manager Menu are desc ribed in Table 4-1.

Until circuits have been created, no circuits are listed in the table at the top of the menu. Instead, the following message is displayed in their place:

>>>>>> NO CIRCUIT FOUND IN DATABASE <<<<<

or

>>>>>> REACHED THE END OF THE LIST <<<<<

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Table 4-1

Table 4-1 Circuit Manager Menu Commands

Table 4-1Table 4-1

Circuit Manager Menu Commands

Circuit Manager Menu CommandsCircuit Manager Menu Commands

Key Description Notes

A Add Circuit. Displays Add Circuit submenu. See the section “Adding Circuits” below.

I Activate Circuit. Used to start a circuit. This

step is not usually required for a circuit type of Permanent or Primary.

D Delete Circuit. Removes a circuit from the list

maintained in the NCM database. A submenu appears:

Circ Deletion Menu -- [1,1] NCM 2000 S) single circuit A) all circuits C) card circuits P) port circuits X) exit

R Deactivate Circuit. Used to stop a running

circuit. The user is prompted for the name of the circuit to be deactivated.

P Previous Page. Display previous pag e of

circuits in NCM database.

L Search Circuit: a submenu appears whic h

allows the user to find a ci rc uit b as ed on a known Source or Destination port:

C) search by shelf,slot P) search by port. X) exit

Use X to exit when done searching.

The circuit must exist first. Useful for testing switched, backup and dial-ba ckup circuits.

Before attempting to delete an active circuit, it must be deactivated.

The user is able to delete a single circuit, a subsequent prompt will ask for the circuit name. The user may also delete all circuits, this would be wise if an NCM is to be moved to a new node.

All the circuits with Source or Destination ports on a specific card may be deleted, or only those ports which terminate on a particular port of a specific card.

Stops user data. Use before deleting or editing a circuit.

Used when the database co ntains more circuits than one screen can display.

To display all of the circuits with a Source Port or a Destination Port on a particular module use C. The user is asked for the desired shelf/slot. An entry in the format x,y is expected where x=shelf and y=slot.

To narrow the search to a specific port of an applicatio n m o du le use P. The us er indicate s a specific module first by its shelf/slot location and is then asked to select a port from a list of options.

N Next Page. Display next page of configured

circuits.

E Edit Circuit. Used to change one or more

parameters of a circuit which already exists in the CCM database.

X Exit. Leaves the Circuit Manager and returns to the

Adding Circuits

To add a new circuit, select option

Used when the database co ntains more circuits than one screen can display.

Before attempting to edit a circuit, it must be deactivated. See the section “Editing and

Cloning New Circuits”.

Main Menu

.

A

from the

Circuit Manager

menu:

[12.13.14.15 ] [1,1] NCM 2000 > a

The Add Circuit menu is displayed, as shown in Figure 4-2:

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Figure 4-2 Add Circuit Menu

Add Circuit -- [1,1] NCM 2000 Firmware 4.17 -N) Name: -- P) Priority: norm T) Type: -- M) Mode: -SP) [-,-] undefined DP) [-,-] undefined SM) --src port chn-- DM) --dst port chn- (undefined port) (undefined port) (undefined port) (undefined port) (undefined port) (undefined port) (undefined port) (undefined port) U) Bus: Non ->>>--->>>---Circuit Inactive---<<<---<<< S) Setup X) Exit [12.13.14.15] [1,1] NCM 2000 >

When the menu is displayed , the d efau lt c ircu it p riori ty ( norma l) i s displayed. All other parameter fields are ei ther empty (--) or undefined.

Circuit Manag er

Commands and

Parameters

The parameters on the Certain additional commands appear on the

Add Circuit Menu

are listed in Table 4-2.

Add Circuit Menu

when a circuit type of Backup or Dial-Backup is chosen. These additional parame ters are detailed in Table 4-2.

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Table 4-2

Table 4-2 Add Circuit Menu Commands

Table 4-2Table 4-2

Key Description Range Note

Add Circuit Menu Commands

Add Circuit Menu Commands Add Circuit Menu Commands

N Name. User defined alpha-numeric

label for circuit.

P Priority. Sets order in which cir cuits are

routed. Highest priority circ uits ar e routed first.

T Type. Circuit type sets basic function of

this circuit. Except where some method of alternative routing or a switched facility like ISDN is available, most circuits will be permanent type.

M Mode. Bandwidth usage per timeslot,

select 56K or 64K for most cases. Actual data rate becomes 56K or 64K multiplied by the number of DS0s selected, except subrate ports.

SP Source Port. Port from which circuit

originat es. A specific port on an application module currently installed in a slot of a shelf in the node.

DP Destination port: Port at which circuit

terminates. A specific port on an application module currently installed in a slot of a shelf in the node.

SM Source Mapping. Timeslots to use at

the Source Port. For T1/E1 ports these are level zero (DS0) timeslots at 56K or 64K each. For T3 ports these are level 1 (DS1) timeslots - at T1 rate each.

12 character maximum. Used as an entry key for

Low, normal , high, critica l. Default = normal.

Permanent, switched, primary, dial backup, backup.

56K or 64K except for subrate DIU ports.

Shelf number/slot number separated by a comma (1,7), then a port of the card per list presented.

Shelf number/slot number separated by a comma (1,8) then a port of the card per list presented.

Enter the timeslots with comma separators or a range with a hyphen between first and last. For example: 1,2, 3, 4 o r 1- 4.

future edits of this circuit. Important when a network

includes ISDN or other backup ability.

Selection of circuit type may cause additional option parameters to appear. See further details in the section

“Circuit Types” below

On DIU2131 port 2 rates available are: 2.4K through 64K: on DIU 2140 rates available are 2.4K through

19.2K. Source port may be a

network port or a data port. Circuits must have one network port.

Destination port may be a network port or a data port. If a circuit uses ISDN, it must be the Destination port.

One timeslot only for circuits terminating in subrate DIU ports. 1-24 for T1 ports. 1-30 for E1 ports. 1-28 for T3 ports.

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DM Destination Mapping. Timeslots to use

at the Destination Port. F or T1/E1 ports these are level zero (DS0) timeslots at 56K or 64K each. For T3 ports these are level 1 (D S1) timeslots at T1 rate each.

U Bus. Selects which, if any, backplane

bus will be used to transfer data from one application module to another for this circuit.

S Setup. Used to start a fully config ured

circuit. All paramete rs above s hould be entered first before setup is invoked.

X Exit. Return to Circuit Manager Menu

above.

Enter the timeslots with comma separators or a range with a hyphen between first and last. For example: 1,2, 3, 4 o r 1- 4.

For circuits with source and destination ports in different modules, choose A,B,C or Auto. Auto allows the Circuit Manager to select the best bus to use.

When Setup command is issued, Circuit Manager will attempt to route and initialize the circuit.

If the Add Circuit Menu is exited before completin g a circuit, when the Add Circuit Menu is re-entered, the incomplete circuit will be displayed.

One timeslot only for circuits terminating in subrate DIU ports. 1-24 for T1 ports. 1-30 for E1 ports. 1-28 for T3 ports.

For circuits with source and destination ports on the same module no bus is required. For more details on bus selection see the section “Backplane Bus”.

After a brief pause, the menu is redisplayed with the status of the circuit shown on same line as bus selection.

Should a circuit fa il to become active, check the configuration of the application module(s) and verify ports used are configured as active ports.

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Circuit Types

When the circuit type is set to Permanent, Circuit Manager will attempt to route the circuit as described and it will not reroute the circuit based on current or future alarm conditions.

A Primary circuit is one which uses a Ba ck up circuit in the event of a failure in the normal circuit path. Primary and Backup circuits may be built such that a single Backup circuit serves to protect a number of Primary circ uits in an n x 1 configuration. In the event of multiple simultaneous Primary circuit failures, the circuit with the highest priority will be given Backup circuit bandwidth first. When configuring Primary and Backup circuits, configure the Primary circuit(s) first, as you will refer to them when creating the Backup circuit.

There are two types of backup circui ts: ISDN dial-back up (d-bk) and non-ISDN backup (bkup).

Switched circuits and Dial-Backup circuits require a DPRI 292 2 or QPRI 2921 ISDN application module for the destination port, as only these products handle establishing calls over digital switched facilities. For more information on backup and dial-backup circuits see the DPRI 2922 User Manual or the QPRI 2921 User Manual.

Additional menu items for Backu p and Dia l-Backup are shown in

Figure 4-3 and detaile d in Table 4-3.

Figure 4-3 Add Circuit Menu for Backup/Dial-Backup Circuits

Add Circuit -- [1,1] NCM 2000 Firmware 4.17 --

N) Name: Backup #2 P) Priority: high T) Type: bkup M) Mode: 64k

SP) [2, 1] DIDC net2 DP) [2, 2] DIDC dat1 SM) --src port chn-- DM) --dst port chn- 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08

09 10 11 12 .. .. .. .. 09 10 11 12 .. .. .. ..

.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

U) Bus: AUT ->-->>->> Circuit Inactive <<-<<--<-

A) primary circ: Primary #1 backup circ: SE) src err mask: ais,yel,los,lof,ses/uas, DE) dst err mask: rts, O) dbkp timeout: 5days,23hrs,59min G) err clr mask: rts,dtr,

S) Setup X) Exit

A [12.13.14.15] [1,1] NCM 2000 >

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Table 4-3

Table 4-3 Backup and Dial-Backup Options

Table 4-3Table 4-3

Key Description Notes

Backup and Dial-Backup Options

Backup and Dial-Backup Options Backup and Dial-Backup Options

A Primary circuit. The name of the (previously

configured) circuit to be protected.

SE Source Error Mask. Used to select which

possible alarm conditions on the source port will be used to trigger a switch to backup or dial-backup.

Some of these conditions indicate a major failure of a circuit. A network po rt, for exa mple, is completely out of service when a Loss Of Signal or Loss Of Frame condition exists. Severely Errored Seco nds on a netw o rk po rt is a different case as the facility may still be in service although it is seriously impaired.

The user is able to select one, more than one, all or none of these possible triggers which will be used to determine when a backup/dial-backup switch will be made.

DE Destination Error Mask: as above, the user

selects from a list of possible errors on the Destination Port which may trigger a backup/dial-backup switch.

O Dial Backup Timeout: the maximum length of

time which a circuit will be kept on the backup or dial-backup path. Upon expiration of this time period the Circuit Manager will revert to the primary circuit.

Enter the name of the Primary circuit which this Backup or Dial-Backup circuit is to protect.

Enter the numbers shown for the conditi ons upon which a switch to backup/di a l-backup is to be made.

For a T1 port possible selections are: AIS, yellow alarm received, Loss Of Signal, Loss Of Frame or Severely Errored Seconds/Unavailable Seconds threshold exceeded. For a data port choices are presented for leads which might be asserted by the DTE: RTS or DTR. In the less common case of a data port configured for DTE mode, it will switch on CTS or DSR, if so configured.

Multiple se lections can be m ade by using a comma between the digits. For example, to switch on any of the possible T1 port error conditions enter "1,2,3,4,5".

A series of three prompts are presented. First the user sets a maximum number of days, then maximum hours, then maximum minutes up to a total of 5 days, 23 hours and 59 minutes.

G Error Clear Mask: list of possible alarm

conditions which must not exist before backup/dial-backup is terminated. User selects from a list.

TAC Module

Differences

When a circuit uses a TAC 20 10 T1 CSU mo dule fo r the sourc e port, the Source Port Channel s op tion need not be entered. When th e Destination Port Channels is entered, like values are used for the TAC 2010. A different menu appears as shown in Figure 4-4.

Figure 4-4 Add Circuit Menu for TAC 2010

Add Circuit -- [1,1] NCM 2000 Firmware 4.17 -N) Name: ckt1 P) Priority: low T) Type: perm M) Mode: 64k SP) [1,8] TAC NET DP) [1,9] DIU DAT2 SM) --src port chn-- DM) --dst port chn- ( not applied ) 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 ( not applied ) 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ( not applied ) 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 ( not applied ) U) Bus: Non ->>>--->>>---Circuit Inactive---<<<---<<< S) Setup X) Exit [12.13.14.15] [1,1] NCM 2000 >

These need not exactly match the choices made above for Source Error Mask or Destination Error Mask. Separate multiple entries with commas: 1,2,3,4.

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Backplane Bus

Limited bus selection is provided to give the user more control, which may be useful unde r certain circumstances such as running certain combinations of modules. If a bus is selected that cannot be used because of the shelf/slot configuration, the Circuit Manager prompts the user with an appropriate message. Initially, the bus selection displayed in the Add Circuit menu/form is Non (None).

Table 4-4

Table 4-4 Bus Selection Commands

Table 4-4Table 4-4

Value Description Notes

Auto Circuit Manager will compute the best

Bus Selection Commands

Bus Selection Commands Bus Selection Commands

A The circuit will use Bus A between modules. Bus A offers 16 Mbit/s bandwidth in an AS2000

B The circuit will use Bus B between modules. Bus B offers a maximum of 2.048 Mbit/s

C The circuit will use Bus C between modules. Bus C offers a maximum of 2.048 Mbit/s

selection for which bus to use an d assign the circuit automatically.

shelf.

bandwidth in an AS2000 shelf.

bandwidth in an AS2000 shelf. For most cases Auto will be the best selection.

Circuit Manager uses the “Set Shelf Type” selection in the calculate which bus to use.

Administration Menu

When building circui ts you may need to separately activate the circuit when you are read y to do so. You activate a configured circuit by selecting the command:

Circuit Manager

menu.

I) activate circuit

from the

to

However, when building a permanent circuit, the Circuit Manager automatically acti vates the circuit when you apply the Setup command.

The circuit is running on bu s B.

Figure 4-5 Edit Circuit Menu

Edit Circuit -- [1,1] NCM 2000 Firmware 4.17 -N) Name: ckt1 P) Priority: low T) Type: perm M) Mode: 64k SP) [1,8] TAC NET DP) [1,9] DIU DAT2 SM) --src port chn-- DM) --dst port chn- ( not applied ) 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 ( not applied ) 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ( not applied ) 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 ( not applied ) U) Bus: B ->-->>->> Running on Bus B <<-<<--< S) Setup X) Exit [12.13.14.15] [1,1] NCM 2000 >

Sample Circuit

Listing

Figure 4-6 shows an example two-page display of the

Manager

[12.13.14.15 ] [1,1] NCM 2000 > s

Edit Circuit

menu containing different types of circuits.

menu returns displaying the banner that the

Circuit

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Figure 4-6 Circuit Manager Menu

Circuit Manager -- [1,1] NCM 2000 Firmware 4.17 - Page : 1 Total: 10 circuits Name Type Mode Prio Src Port Dest Port Bus Status

------------ ---- ---- ---- ---------------- ---------------- --- -----p8 prim 64k low [3, 5] DPRI DAT2 [3, 5] DPRI NET2 INT Inacti p9 d-bk 64k norm [3, 5] DPRI DAT2 [3,10] DPRI NET1 B Inacti p10 prim 64k high [3, 5] DPRI DAT1 [3, 5] DPRI NET1 INT Inacti p11 d-bk 64k crit [3, 5] DPRI DAT1 [3,10] DPRI NET1 AUT Inacti a1 prim 64k low [2,12] DIU DAT1 [2, 5] DIDC NET1 B Inacti a2 prim 64k high [2,12] DIU DAT2 [2, 1] DPRI NET2 C Inacti A) add circuit L) search circuit D) delete circuit E) edit circuit P) prev page I) activate circuit N) next page R) deactivate circuit X) exit to craft main menu [0.0.0.5] [3,11] NCM 2000 > n Circuit Manager -- [1,1] NCM 2000 Firmware 4.17 - Page : 2 Total: 10 circuits Name Type Mode Prio Src Port Dest Port Bus Status

------------ ---- ---- ---- ---------------- ---------------- --- -----c8 prim 64k low [3, 5] DPRI DAT2 [3, 5] DPRI NET2 INT Inacti c9 bkup 64k norm [3, 5] DPRI DAT2 [3,10] DPRI NET1 B Inacti c10 prim 64k high [3, 5] DPRI DAT1 [3, 5] DPRI NET1 INT Inacti c11 bkup 64k crit [3, 5] DPRI DAT1 [3,10] DPRI NET1 AUT Inacti A) add circuit L) search circuit D) delete circuit E) edit circuit P) prev page I) activate circuit N) next page R) deactivate circuit X) exit to craft main menu [12.13.14.15] [1,1] NCM 2000 >

Editing and Cloning New Circuits

This section describes how to edit an exist ing c ircuit . Time sa vings are possible when creating new circuits by cloning an existing circuit.

Begin to edit a circuit by typing "E" at the

[12.13.14.15 ] [1,1] NCM 2000 > e

You are prompted to enter the name of the circuit you wish to edit.

Edit Circuit

The specified circuit:

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menu appears with the configu ration of the

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Circuit Manager

menu:

Figure 4-7 Edit Circuit Menu

Edit Circuit -- [1,1] NCM 2000 Firmware 4.17 -N) Name: ckt1 P) Priority: low T) Type: perm M) Mode: 64k SP) [1,8] TAC NET DP) [1,9] DIU DAT2 SM) --src port chn-- DM) --dst port chn- ( not applied ) 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 ( not applied ) 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ( not applied ) 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 ( not applied ) U) Bus: B ->-->>->> Running on Bus B <<-<<--< S) Setup X) Exit [12.13.14.15] [1,1] NCM 2000 >

Circuit Manag er

Changing Name Clones New Circuit

When a circuit na m e is modified, it is th e same as adding a new unique circuit having the same configuration as the originally named circuit. This is the point at which a new circuit is cloned. The original circuit is not disturbed. This is handy when creating multiple circuits that are similar.

The process is similar to initially configuring a circuit. The user may change the name of a circuit by typing the command option "N" from the

A prompt appears:

The name of the selected circuit is changed in the redisplayed menu:

Figure 4-8 Edit Circuit Menu

Edit Circuit -- [1,1] NCM 2000 Firmware 4.17 -N) Name: prim1 P) Priority: low T) Type: perm M) Mode: 64k SP) [1,8] TAC NET DP) [1,9] DIU DAT2 SM) --src port chn-- DM) --dst port chn- ( not applied ) 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 ( not applied ) 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ( not applied ) 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 ( not applied ) U) Bus: B ->-->>->> Running on Bus B <<-<<--< S) Setup X) Exit [12.13.14.15] [1,1] NCM 2000 >

Edit Circuit

menu for the circuit selected for editing.

[12.13.14.15] [1,1] NC M 2 000 > n

Enter circuit name ( 12 char maximum ) > prim1

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Changing the Type of a Circuit

The process of editing an existing circuit to change its Type is similar to initially configuring its Type. Type "T" to enter a circuit type:

The circuit type options are shown:

The circuit changed:

Figure 4-9 Edit Circuit Menu

Edit Circuit -- [1,1] NCM 2000 Firmware 4.17 -N) Name: prim1 P) Priority: low T) Type: prim M) Mode: 64k SP) [1,8] TAC NET DP) [1,9] DIU DAT2 SM) --src port chn-- DM) --dst port chn- ( not applied ) 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 ( not applied ) 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ( not applied ) 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 ( not applied ) U) Bus: B ->-->>->> Running on Bus B <<-<<--< S) Setup X) Exit [12.13.14.15] [1,1] NCM 2000 >

[12.13.14.15 ] [1,1] NCM 2000 > t

Select circuit type: 1) perm 2) swit 3) prim 4) d-bk 5) bkup> 3

Add Circuit

menu redisplays with the type of the selected

Setting up a Cloned Circuit

Once the new circuit has been cloned and edited to use different ports, set up the circuit using the Setup command option S:

[12.13.14.15 ] [1,1] NCM 2000 > s

A confirmation message is displayed:

Successful circuit build

Now exit from the

Manager

menu:

Edit Circuit

menu to return to the

Circuit

[12.13.14.15 ] [1,1] NCM 2000 > x

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Figure 4-10 Circuit Manager Top Menu Showing Second Circuit Added

e i

Circuit Manager -- [1,1] NCM 2000 Firmware 4.17 - Name Type Mode Prio Src Port Dest Port Bus Status

------------ ---- ---- ---- ---------------- ---------------- --- -----ckt1 perm 64k low [1, 8] TAC NET [1, 9] DIU DAT2 B Activ prim1 prim 64k low [1, 7] TAC NET [1, 9] DIU DAT1 B Inact A) add circuit I) activate circuit D) delete circuit R) deactivate circuit P) prev page L) search circuit N) next Page E) edit circuit X) exit to craft main menu [12.13.14.15] [1,1] NCM 2000 >

Circuit Manager

The

menu now shows the two circuits, in cluding the one just cloned.

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Chapter

5

Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware

This chapter describes file transfers using FTP and downloading firmware upgrades to applic ation modules.

A major feature of the AS2000 architecture is the capability of changing the personalities of AS2000 application modules by downloading firmware upgrades to the module’s flash RAM. This method may be used to upgrade an NCM card or the application modules which the NCM manages.

Four types of firmware downloads are supported by the NCM Craft interface:

•

Local download: uses FTP to copy new firmware to the RAM disk on the NCM and then stores it to local flash to upgrade the NCM.

•

Broadcast download: uses FTP to copy new firmware to the RAM disk on the NCM, then broadc asts the firmware to one or more other modules in the loc al node.

•

Remote download: uses FTP to copy new firmware to the RAM disk on the NCM, then directs the firmware to a remote NCM. The firmware may then be targeted or broadcast to other modules in the same node as the remote NCM.

•

Targeted Download: uses FTP to transfer files to RAM disk and then retransmission to a specific card.

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Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware

The download process is illustrated in

Figure 5-1 Firmwa re Dow nl oa d s

Partitions

PartitionsPartitions

AAAA

RAM

RAM RAM disk

disk

diskdisk

Local

Local Local

Download

DownloadDownload

BBBB

NCM

NCMNCM

FTP

FTPFTP

Node

Manager

File to be

File to be File to be downloaded

downloaded

downloadeddownloaded

BBBB

Broadcast Download

Broadcast DownloadBroadcast Download

AAAA

BBBB

Targeted Download

Targeted DownloadTargeted Download

Figure 5-1

AAAA

BBBB

Remote Download

Remote DownloadRemote Download

AAAA BBBB

NCM

NCMNCM

.

AAAA BBBB

AAAA

BBBB

NCM

NCMNCM

AAAA

BBBB

Using the Administration Menu in Downloads

Access the

Main Menu

Select command option

A [12.13.14.15] [1,1] NCM 2000 > o

The NCM Controller Administration menu appears:

NCM Controller Administration Menu

.

O) administration

from the NCM

:

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Figure 5-2 Administration Menu

-- NCM CONTROLLER ADMINISTRATION MENU -Date/Time/Zone: 01-28-97 01:39:18 Node Address: [12.13.14.15] Node ID: 0 Site Name: station_1 System Uptime: 0:30:29

--- Node Administration --H) set shelf type Z) set time zone T) set time D) set date B) download firmware Y) switch over once W) write file to flash O) switch over permanent C) set front/rear access Q) query firmware U) clear card configuration R) reset card A) set node address E) change node id I) change site name P) change password N) network parameters M) modem parameters X) exit this screen [12.13.14.15] [1,1] NCM 2000 >

Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware

Administration Menu

Different Command Options

The specific to the local or the remote node. For example, the NCM menu shown above is specific to the local node. The NCM menu shown below is specific to the remote node.

Figure 5-3 Administration Menu for a Remote Node

-- NCM CONTROLLER ADMINISTRATION MENU --

Date/Time/Zone: 79-00-01 16:18:49 PST Node Address: [0.0.0.2] Node ID: 122 Site Name: Far Remote Other System Uptime: 0:17:08

--- Node Administration ---

H) set shelf_type O) switch over permanent F) firmware from local NCM Q) query firmware B) download firmware R) reset card L) tabs download Y) switch over once N) network parameters U) clear card configuration I) change site name P) change password X) exit this screen

options are module-specific, and also

A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] NCM 2000 >

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Firmware Options

Command option B is used to downloa d firmware to modules in the node other than the NCM. At the remote node, there is an additional command option on the menu that reads:

F) firmware from local NCM

Command options on the NCM Controller related to firmware downloads and control of firmware are shown in Table 5-1 below:

Table 5-1

Table 5-1 Firmware Related Commands

Table 5-1Table 5-1

Firmware Related Commands

Firmware Related Commands Firmware Related Commands

Command Usage

B) download firmware Sends file from NCM RA M to non- NCM ca rds in nod e (for up dating

cards other than NCM). See section below on “Broadcasting

Firmware”.

F) firmware f rom local NCM Get s file from loc a l NCM and brings it to this remote NCM (seen

O) switch over permanent Reloads firmware from selected bank and also sets that bank as

Q) query firmware Checks CRC values of code in flashbanks and reports OK or BAD

R) reset card Restarts card without re-loading code from either flashbank.

only in remote node).

default power up boot partition. Test new code first before using this option.

as well as code revisions.

Administration Menu

W) write file to flash Writes new file in NCM RAM to bank B of this NCM (for updating

NCM only).

Y) switch over once Reloads firmware from selected flashbank but does not change

which bank is loaded at power-up.

Upgradi n g NCM Firmware

•

You Will Need

A Verilink NCM 2000 Node Controller Card

•

A file containing a new revision of NCM firmware.

•

An Ethernet connection to the Ethernet transceiver supplied with the NCM card

•

A Telnet application or a terminal connection to the NCM Local (Craft) port

•

NOTE:

An FTP

Server

application

Most common FTP programs are CLIENTS, not SERVERS. Be sure you have an FTP server program. Such programs, distrib u ted as shareware, may be found on World Wide Web download sites

You Will Need to

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Know

•

Basic TCP/IP terminology

•

How to use FTP

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•

How to use the specific FTP server program you have selected

•

The IP address of the FTP server

•

The specific path and filename to the new NCM firmware file

Before Beginning

This Upgrade

Preview

If applicable, install the FTP server program that you have selected. Copy the file contai ning the new NCM firmware to a known locat ion

(path) on the computer running the FTP server application.

NCM cards may be upgraded by using the TCP/IP File Transfer Protocol (FTP) to bring a new executable into the card and then writing it to flash memory.

Different versions of code may exist in banks A and B. Upgrades are applied to bank B only.

Before attempting to FTP new code into the NCM verify that these two conditions are met:

•

The NCM is connected to a LAN segment which also has a computer with an FTP server application, or that a gateway address in the NCM network configuration makes the FTP server reachable via a router.

•

The NCM card has an Ethernet IP address and subnet mask which are valid for the LAN segment on which it resides.

NOTE:

If changes are made to the NCM Ethernet configuration menu the card must be reset for the changes to take effect.

Upgrading NCM Flashbanks

Using FTP to

Transfer the File

This section details the procedure for upgrading a local NCM.The first portion of this procedure transfers the file into the NCM, these steps are also used if using the NCM to upgrade other cards.

Copy the new firmware file to a known path on the FTP server machine. This file will often be named FLASH.QB. If it has a different name, rename it FLA S H.QB.

Start the FTP server application. On the NCM card, exit using "X" until the

Verify that the FTP server is reachable by using the PING command

ping 192.94.45.242

server)

When it is successful PING will return:

PING (192.94.45.242): 56 data bytes

192.94.45.242 is alive

Verilink NCM 2000

(substitute the IP address o f your FTP

pSH+>

prompt is reached.

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If PING fails verify the TCP/IP related options. See

Configuration Menu”

paying special attention to the Ethernet IP

“The Network

address, Ethernet subnet mask and Ethernet type options. If the address of the FTP server reflects a different network segment than the NCM, also verify that the Gateway address reflects a valid router port.

Once PING is successful, connect to the FTP server:

ftp 192.94.45.242

and then log in to the FTP server using whatever method your FTP server package may require.

Navigate to the directory on the FTP server where you placed the new download file. Typically this is done using the cd command:

cd mydir

Issue the binary command to set the transfer type to binary:

binary

Transfer the file to the NCM card by using the Get command:

get flash.qb flash.qb

NOTE:

As with the copy command, the first instance of "fl ash.qb" in this command is the source , the file on the FTP server , and the second instance of "flash.qb" is the target or name under which it is to be saved in RAM on the NCM. Be sure that you do save the file as "flash.qb", regardless of its name on the FTP server.

Writing the File to

Flash Memory

You should see screen output like:

200 PORT command successful. 150 Binary data connection for flash.qb

(192.94.45.229,1026) (584121 bytes).

The file transfer is likely to take a few minutes, after which a message appears:

226 Transfer complete. 584121 bytes received in 36 seconds (15 Kbytes/s)

Once the transfer is finished end your FTP session

quit

You will be returned to the

pSH+>

prompt.

Log in to the normal menu system

craft

At the shelf/slot map select:

O) administration

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Figure 5-4 Administration Menu

-- NCM CONTROLLER ADMINISTRATION MENU --

Date/Time/Zone: 79-00-01 16:21:45 PST Node Address: [12.13.14.15] Node ID: 102 Site Name: Test1 NCM Card System Uptime: 0:19:50

--- Node Administration ---

H) set shelf type Z) set time zone T) set time D) set date B) download firmware Y) switch over once W) write file to flash O) switch over permanent C) set front/rear access Q) query firmware U) clear card configuration R) reset card A) set node address E) change node id I) change site name P) change password N) network parameters S) node selection M) modem parameters F) flash copy (B => A) X) exit this screen

Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware

A [12.13.14.15] [1,2] NCM 2000 >

Copying Bank B to

Bank A

Select

W) write file to flash

to save the new file and say Yes to writing to flash bank B. This process takes near ly five minutes. As the process completes see a message appears:

dnld_ramdisk: done

After another minute you will see the Select

Y) switch over once

to try your new code . When asked

Administra tion Men u

again.

which bank to boot from, choose B.

Verilink suggests that customers refrain from using the

Flash Copy

command unless specifically instru cted t o do so b y a Tech Support representative or an upgrade procedure included with new firmware files. No harm is done if bank A and bank B contain different versions of firmware. A failed attempt to copy bank B to bank A could leave an NCM module unable to boot.

By keeping the original version of firmware intact in bank A, the user can easily recover if an upgraded firmware version is la ter found to have a probl e m.

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Broadcasting Firmware

If the NCM is not to be updated, but rather modules whic h it controls are to be updated, the procedure outlined above may still be used to FTP new code into the NC M. Then, instead of writ ing the file to flash memory the file will be broadcast across the shelf.

Firmware is downloaded to the Bpartition. The Apa rtition can be upgraded only by a field upgrade of the RAM chip.

A message is contained in the header of the download file that identifies which type of module the file is intended to upgrade. Other modules that may be in the node ignore the download file.

A minimum of privileged user password status is required to exercise a broadcast.

To minimize errors and facilitate a quicker download, disconnect the Ethernet port prior to initiating the download.

Cautions

Download Firmware Menu

The considerations:

•

TABS-based cards do not support the ACP Broadcast Results option or any of the other commands beginning with ACP.

•

If a node contains a mix of TAC 2130 or TAC 2130-S cards as well as TAC 2130-T cards, do not us e the T ABS download option. TAC 2130 and TAC 2130-S cards use a different firmware file than TAC 2130-T cards. A TABS down load in a mixed shelf will damage the cards for which the file is incorrect, requiring factory repair.

•

NCM releases 4.14 and newer do not support the broadcast results function for DIDCSU or DCSU modules with firmware earlier than version 2.14.

•

If the ACP Broad cast Results option is used before a broadcast has been done, the information shown will apply only to the status of code in the NCM module(s).

•

During a download, ACP Broadcast Results canno t be used. Wait for the download to finish.

•

The ACP Broadcast Results option shows the results of ACP broadcast downloads only. If a specific shelf/slot has been targeted by use of the Card Retransmit function, those results are not shown in the broadcast result screen.

functions are subject to these

5-8

•

Each time Card Retransmit is used on a card, it will force a download to that card, eve n if a retransmit to that card has already been requeste d.

•

When using the Card Retransmit option to resend to a number of cards, avoid enteri ng a command string longer than 128 characters. Any input after the 128th character will be lost.

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•

When all cards targeted by the Card Retransmit option have been downloaded, a message "All Targeted Downloads Complete" will appear.

•

The Card Retransmit option is not supported for the HDM 2180 or HDM 2182 modules. (Direct downloads may be done to these cards using options on the individual module

Administration Menu

•

Targeted downloads take about four minutes each and are

using the local Craft interface).

performed sequentially. If more than t hree cards are targeted the Craft interface may time out and logoff the user.

Securing the Download File

You must have already transferred the file to the RAM of the NCM which is going to broadcast to the node. See

File”

in this Chapter.

Next, call up the NCM

[12.13.14.15] [1,1] NCM 2000 > o

The NCM Select command option:

[12.13.14.15] [1,1] NCM 2000 > b

Figure 5-5 Download Firmware Menu

-- NCM 2000 DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE MENU --

N) ACP broadcast download C) card re-transmit B) ACP broadcast switchover O) switchover to bank A/B S) ACP broadcast results T) tabs download

X) exit this menu

For an ACP type card, select N to broadcast the download image file:

[12.13.14.15] [1,1] NCM 2000 > n

Main Menu

and select Administration:

Controller Administration Menu

B) download firmware

“Using FTP to Transfer the

is displayed:

Figure 5-6 NCM Download Broadcast Prompt

broadcast begin broadcast_sector: equip id = 0x1 file size = 630875 Press enter to continue

After you press following example. The interface dynamically indicates the percentage of the download that has completed. It polls all the modules in the node for potential anomalies during the download:

shelf 1 / slot 6 is being polled 00000006:1.A 5% complete

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NTER

E

, the broadcas t pr oc es s ta ke s pla c e as in the

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shelf 1 / slot 6 is being polled ... 00000006:1.A 95% complete shelf 1 / slot 6 is being polled 00000006:1.A 100% complete shelf 1 / slot 6 is being polled file checksum = 57398768 broadcast done [12.13.14.15] [1,1] NCM 2000 > Enter

NOTE:

The broadcast may take so long that the Craft in terface will time out and log you out. The polling status messages will stil l appear. If that happens, re-enter the Craft interface and get back to the Download Firmware Menu as described above.

When you press Enter, the NCM 2000 reappears:

Figure 5-7 NCM Download Firmware Menu

-- NCM 2000 DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE MENU --

N) ACP broadcast download C) card re-transmit B) ACP broadcast switchover O) switchover to bank A/B S) ACP broadcast results T) tabs download

X) exit this menu

Checking the Result/Retrying Broadcast

As a precaution, after a downl oad, check the download status screen—

Menu

S) ACP Broadcast Results

. Rebroadcast to any modules that may have failed the

download. Select the command option for ACP Broadcast result:

[12.13.14.15] [1,1] NCM 2000 > s

Download Firmware Menu

— in the

Download Firmware

5-10

You are prompted:

Press enter to continue Flash has a good image total number of A card type in this node 4

The results for the DIDCSU Craft interface query is displayed:

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Figure 5-8 NCM Broadcast Result

<- SLOT -> SHELF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - - Y Y Y Y - - - - - - KEY:Y=GOOD, N=BAD [12.13.14.15] [1,1] NCM 2000 >

Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware

Switching over to the New Firmware

Press

to display the NCM 2000

NTER

E

If an ACP card did not receive a good load the

Download Firmware Menu

Card Re-transmit

.

function may be us ed to s pe cifically tar g et that card.

Try the new firmware by using the

B) ACP broadcast switchover

option.

NOTE:

When switching over to the new firmware version, there is a slight chance of failure to switc h in one or a few mo dules. The user should check that the switch-over is actually complete. If not, try again.

After a download, the target module cannot be downloaded again until that module has been restarted (either in the A bank or in the B bank).

NOTE:

Do not attempt to do a swi tch over before the dow n lo ad has completed. The card may be left in an inoperative condit ion.

Alternatively, the user may navigate to a specific card and reset i t individually, or use the switchover to bank B option.

From the

Main Menu

, select the module you wish to restart (in this example, a DIDCSU module, which received the firmware download):

[12.13.14.15] [1,1] NCM 2000 > s

You are prompted:

Enter ‘shelf,slot’ pair or ‘slot’ in current shelf(e.g. 3,4 or 5): > 1,6

The NCM Controller Select the option for node administration:

Main Menu

appears:

O

[12.13.14.15] [1,6] DIDCSU 2912 > o

The DIDCSU Controller

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Administration Menu

appears:

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Figure 5-9 DIDCSU Controller Administration Menu

-- ACE CONTROLLER ADMINISTRATION MENU - Date/Time/Zone: 8-14-96 20:02:41 Node Address: [12.13.14.15] System uptime: 1:03:16 T) set time D) set date Z) set time zone A) set node address R) reset card P) change password Q) query firmware I) change site name O) switch over permanent Y) switchover once F) restore card defaults X) main menu [12.13.14.15] [1,6] DIDCSU >

From the DIDCSU Controller Administration Menu, select the command option for :

Y) switch over once

[1,6] DIDCSU 2912 > y

At the prompt select the partition:

Select image to switch to? 1) A 2) B > 2

NOTE:

The firmware is always downloaded to the Bpartition.

The card reboots from the selected partition. Confirming the Firmware Upgrade A way to confirm the success of a firmware download is to use the

Administration Menu

Q) query firmware

Figure 5-10 DIDCSU Administration Menu

-- ACE CONTROLLER ADMINISTRATION MENU - Date/Time/Zone: 8-14-96 20:02:41 Node Address: [12.13.14.15] System uptime: 1:03:16 T) set time D) set date Z) set time zone A) set node address R) reset card P) change password Q) query firmware I) change site name O) switch over permanent Y) switchover once F) restore card defaults X) main menu [12.13.14.15] [1,6] DIDCSU 2912 >

Type the command:

[12.13.14.15] [1,6] DIDCSU 2912 > q

command option:

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The query firmware report is displayed:

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Figure 5-11 Administration Menu Query Firmware Report

Executing from partition: B Partition B ver 2.12 Status: Ok Partition A ver 1.94 Status: Ok Partition RAM ver 2.12 Status: Ok Press enter to continue [12.13.14.15] [1,6] DIDCSU 2912 >

Moving Firmware Across a Network from NCM to NCM

The NCM File Transfer Facility enables y ou to download a flash file from the local node NCM RAM to a remote node NCM RAM. Use this procedure only after first using FTP to get the new firmware into the NCM, as outlined under

This section provides a sample session using Telnet to move an upgrade file from a workstation on the LAN to the local NCM. From there, the file is pulled from the remote node desti ned to receive the upgrade.

“Upgrading NCM Firmware”

above.

From the remote NCM, the file can be broadcast to modules in the remote node, using the procedure in the section below:

Figure 5-12 Downloading Firmware Across a Network

LAN

local connection

telnet session

Ethernet port on NCM rear panel

Node ID: 2 (San Jose CA) Node Address: 0.0.0.2

ftp

file: flash.qb

Workstation Console on LAN

IP=192.94.46.212 also directly connected to NCM

AS2000 Multiline shelf

HDM 2180

DIDCSU

N C M

near-end node (local)

IP= 192.94.46.54

LAN

file server

T1/T3

telnet session

LEC/ Common Carrier

Node ID: 30 (Dallas TX) Node Address: 0.0.0.1

T1/T3

flash file

travels inband over data network

T1/

T

3

N C M

remote AS2000

Node ID: 8

remote node

HDM 2180

DIDCSU

local connection

Note: The fl a sh file travels inband over T1 or T3 line to AS2000 T1 or T3 module. The file then traverses the backplane via ACP to the NCM RAM.

AS2000 Multi-line shelf

Craft

Interface

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Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware

FTP the Flash File

Select a Remote Node

In this example, a flash file containing the firmware upgrade has already been transferred to th e RAM of the local NCM. See

to Transfer the File”

in this chapter.

“Using FTP

The Craft interface session is started in the local node NCM, th at is, with the terminal plugged into the Local port or communicating directly with the local NCM via Telnet.

Select the Administration menu from the local NCM Main Menu.

O) administration

The Node Administration menu appears. Select

S) node selection

The Node Selection menu appears. Select the node you wish to upgrade.

[12.13.14.15] [1,1] NCM 2000 > s1

Confirmed:

Selected FAR end node: [12.13.14.17] shelf = 0, slot = 2

The NCM Node Controller shelf/slot display for the remote node appears:

Figure 5-13 NCM Main Menu

-- VERILINK NCM CONTROLLER : FW Rev 4.17, Dec 30 1997 16:55:20 --

Site Name: Test Remote Access Level: 4 Managing at FAR end node [12.13.14.17] Node ID: 4463

<- SLOT -> SHELF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 0 M N [*N] A A A A - - - - - - 1 M A A A A A A Q Q M - C D R 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - KEY: A=DIDCSU, B=DIU/DBU, C=CSU, D=DIU, E=SDIU, F=DIU/DDS, G=DHDM, H=ATM/IMUX, I=IDCSU, J=PEP, K=DAC, L=HLM, M=IMUX, N=NCM, P=DPRI, Q=QUAD, R=SUBRATE, S=HSM, T=HDM, U=DCSU, V=VCU, X=QPRI

S) shelf/slot O) administration C) configuration D) diagnostics P) performance/status A) alarm B) circuit manager I) manufacturing info X) exit this screen

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A [12.13.14.17] [0,2] NCM 2000 >

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Select The NCM Controller

appears:

Figure 5-14 Administration Menu

-- NCM CONTROLLER ADMINISTRATION MENU --

Date/Time/Zone: 79-00-01 16:18:49 PST Node Address: [0.0.0.2] Node ID: 122 Site Name: Far Remote Other Si System Uptime: 0:17:08

--- Node Administration ---

H) set shelf_type O) switch over permanent F) firmware from local NCM Q) query firmware B) download firmware R) reset card L) tabs download Y) switch over once N) network parameters U) clear card configuration I) change site name P) change password X) exit this screen

O) administration

Administration Menu

.

for the remote NCM

A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] NCM 2000 >

Using the New File

Select

F) firmware from local NCM

[12.13.14.17] [0,2] NCM 2000 > f

You are prompted:

[12.13.14.17] [0,2] NCM 2000 > Press enter to c ont in ue

NOTE:

When the download completes, the

The flash file can take a long time to download because it is transmitted inband and must be packetized. You can monitor the remote node in another Craft interface s ession while the download is taking place.

Administration Menu

for the

remote NCM reappears:

Now the

B) download firmware

submenu may be used to broadcast

the file to all of the cards in this node for which it is appropriate. A header in the file identifies which modules it applies to, only

those modules will accept the download. See the preceeding section

“Broadcasting Firmware”

for more details.

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Conflicting Download Sessions

If another Telnet session invokes the transfer of the same firmware, that session is blocked and the following message is displayed on its console.

Download in use... Wait until later

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Index

Numerics

13136

Chapter

Administration Menu 3-1

A

ACP Broadcast Result ACP broadcast switchover Activate Circuit Add Circuit Add Circuit Menu

Backplane Bus

Add Circuit Menu Commands Add Circuit Menu for Backup/Dial-Backup

Add Circuit Menu for TAC 2010 Adding Circuits

Commands and Parameters

Administration Menu Commands Administration Menu for a Remote Node Advanced Programmable Architecture Alarm Alarm Handling All Targeted Downloads Complete applications

node management

4-4

Circuits

2-13

1-1

5-10

5-11

4-4

4-9

4-6

4-7

4-8

4-4

4-5

3-3

5-3

1-5

4-2

5-9

1-1

B

Backup and Dial-Backup Options blinking SYS led both TABS and ACP broadcast across the shelf Broadcasting Firmware

1-12

1-11

5-8

4-8

5-8

C

Cable Diagram for Daisy Chaining Shelves Cables for Connecting Shelves Card Retransmit Card Specific Menus Central Circuit Manager concept changes to the NCM Ethernet configuration Changing the name of a circuit adds an new

circuit Changing the Type of a Circuit Circuit Manager Circuit Manager Cautions Circuit Manager Functions Circuit Manager Menu

5-8

2-17

4-11

4-1

4-3

1-11

4-1

4-12

4-1

4-2

1-11

5-5

Circuit Manager Menu Commands Circuit Manager Top Menu Showing Second

Circuit Types Command Line Prompt Configuration Configuring and Managing T1 Dial Backup Confirming the Firmware Upgrade Conflicting Download Sessions connecting directly to other modules Connecting shelves Copying Bank B to Bank A Craft Interface

Circuit Added

4-7

2-10

1-7

4-13

2-8

1-12

5-7

4-4

5-1

5-12

5-16

4-1

D

Daisy-Chaining AS2000 Shelves Deactivate Circuit default values

password

Delete Circuit Diagnostics DIDCSU Controller Administration Menu Displaying Passwords dnload ram_disk done Download Broadcast Prompt download firmware Download Firmware Menu Download in use... Wait until later downloaded to the B-partition DS3 Far-end NCM Access

2-2, 2-3

4-4

2-11

3-7

5-7

5-9

3-5

1-10

5-12

5-9

5-9, 5-10

5-16

5-12

E

Edit Circuit Edit Circuit Menu Editing and Cloning New Circuits Enhanced Feature Sets Ethernet and SLIP Parameters ethernet ip address ethernet subnet mask ethernet trap addresses ethernet type

4-4

4-9

4-10

1-9

3-9

3-10

3-11

F

F) firmware from local NCM FCC part 68 features firmware from local NCM Firmware Options

1-13

1-2

5-4

5-15

5-4

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-1

Firmware Personalities Firmware Related Commands first octet of the node address Flash has a good image FLASH.QB. Front Module FTP Server

5-5

1-5

5-4

2-1

5-10

G

gateway ip address get flash.qb

5-6

3-10

5-4

1-12

Q

query firmware Query Firmware Report

5-12

5-13

R

REACHED THE END OF THE LIST Redundancy restoral

1-9

RFCs

1-3

1-2

4-3

I

ISDN port

4-1

K

KEY

Y=GOOD, N=BAD

5-11

L

1-6

LEDs

M

Main Menu Main Menu Options Management bus extension cable Management Extension Cables Manufacturing Info Max Rate of Temperature Change Mixing TABS and ACP Modules Module Configuration Updates Module Key Modules Supported Moving an NCM Moving firmware across a network from NCM to

2-4

NCM

2-9

1-11

2-16

1-13

1-10

4-3

2-6

4-2

4-1

5-13

N

NCM Main Menu Network Configuration Menu NIM 2000 NO CIRCUIT FOU N D IN DA TA B AS E node management Node Management Menu node master Non-operating Environmental Specs

1-6

2-4

3-8, 3-9

4-3

1-1

3-4

1-2

1-13

O

Operating Environmental Specs

1-13

P

password

default

2-2, 2-3

Password Levels Performance and Status

5-5

PING

1-6

Ports

3-6

2-12

S

Sample Circuit Listing Search Circuit Select a Remote Node Select image to switch to? Selecting a Node Selecting an Element Selecting the Administration Menu sendto

new socket sendto fail

Setting up a Cloned Circuit shelf address switch shelf controller Shelf Symbols Shelf Type Determines ACP Bus Used slip ip address slip subnet mask slip trap addresses SNMP Clients SNMP Compliance SNMP read community string SNMP write community string Starting a Session Storage Temperature Range switch over once System Superuser Password

4-4

1-12

2-5

3-10

1-8

4-9

5-14

5-12

3-4

2-9

3-1

3-10

4-12

1-12

3-6

3-10

3-11

1-8

3-10

3-11

2-1

1-13

5-12

3-7

T

TABS download TABS-based and ACP-based Application Modules

5-8

1-9

TAC Module Differences Technical and Regulatory Compliance

4-8

1-13

U

Upgrading NCM Firmware Upgrading NCM Flash Banks Use NCM Craft Interface Using FTP to Transfer the File

5-4

5-5

2-1

5-5

Using passwords Using Telnet

3-6

2-2

V

Verilink Enterprise MIBs Verilink Vendor Number

1-9

Index

-2

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W

write file to flash Writing the File to Flash Memory

5-7

5-6

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Index

-3

Index

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Verilink NCM 2000

September 1999 P/N 880-502623-001-E1

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Verilink NCM 2000 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Applications

NCM Overview

Network Node Management

Features Summary

Features Detail

Automatic Discovery and Restoral

Management Redundancy

NCM as a Gateway

Circuit Manager Database

Shelf Compatibility

Advanced Programmable Architecture

System Hardware

NCM Front Module

NIM 2000 Network Interface Module

Craft Interface

Craft Interface Ports

SNMP Support

RFVerilink Enterprise MIBs

Verilink Vendor Number

TABS-based and ACP-based Application Modules

Enhanced Feature Sets

Mixing TABS and ACP Modules

Daisy-Chaining AS2000 Shelves

Connectors Used

Cables for Connecting Shelves

ACP and mixed ACP/TABS Nodes

TABS-Only Node

Environmental Specifications

Technical and Regulatory Compliance

Related Verilink Documents

Accessing Remote Nodes

Use NCM Craft Interface

Craft Interface

Firmware Personalities

Starting a Session

Using Telnet

The Main Menu

Firmware Version

Shelf Symbols

Element Symbols

Selection Brackets

Unknown

Node Map

Module Key

Command Examples

Command Line Prompt

Main Menu Options

Selecting an Element

Administration

Configuration

Diagnostics

Performance and Status

Alarms

Circuit Manager

Manufacturing Info

Card Specific Menus

Administration Menu

Selecting the Administration Menu

Selecting a Node

Node Management Menu

DS3 Far-end Node Records

Set Shelf Type

Shelf Type Sets ACP Bus

Using Passwords

Password Levels

Displaying Passwords

System Superuser Password

The Network Configuration Menu

Ethernet and SLIP Parameters

Configuring Modem Parameters

Exiting the Administration Menu

Circuit Manager

Cautions

Modules Supported for Building Circuits

Circuit Manager Functions