Verilink SCM User Manual

September 1999 P/N 880-503300-001-C1

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FCC Requirements

its products or services. Verilink’s sole warranty is contained in its product warranty. The end-user documentation is shipped with Verilink’s products and constitutes the sole specifications referred to in the product warranty. Verilink has made reasonable efforts to verify that the information contained herein is accurate, but Verilink assumes no responsibility for its use or for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties that may r esult. T he customer is sole ly resp onsible fo r veri fying the suitabil ity of Verilink’s products for its use. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Verilink is a registered trademark of Verilink Corporation. Access System 2000, WANscope, VeriStats, and FrameStart are trademarks of Verilink Corporation.

Any named products herein are trademarks of their respective companies. This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits for a Class A

digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Commun ications 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 connected.

• 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 wi th 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/SO C 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/SO C 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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6.0N 04DU5 -56

04DU9 -DN 04DU9 -1KN 04DU9 -1SN

04DU5 - 64

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.

English

Français

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 os e of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

DANGER!

To avoid electrical shock in case of f ailur e , th e power supply must be installed by 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.

Españole

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 vorge nommen werden. Der el ektrische Pol, verse hen 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.

Canadian

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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Customer Service

Publications Staff

• 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 written and illustrated by Marie Metivier. Contributing Writers and Editors: Steve Rider, Theresa Lau, and Barbara Termaat.

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SCM Overview

This document describ es the Access System 3000 (AS3000) System Controller Module, SCM, is the controller for Verilink’s high bandwidth Integrated Access Device (IAD).

For information about specific applications that are managed by the SCM, see the appropriate application manual.

This manual provides information specific to the SCM:

•

Chapter 1 contains features and general information.

•

Chapter 2 provides “SCM Quick Set-Up” information.

•

Chapter 3 illustrates the “Craft Interface”.

•

Chapter 4 explains the “Administration Menu”.

•

Chapter 5 covers the “Circuit Manager”.

•

Chapter 6 includes “Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware”.

Applications

Every AS3000 node must include one SCM module. The SCM is a networked intelligent module that is devoted

exclusively to management tasks. It has no data-carrying t asks. The SCM is IP-addressable and is the access point to an AS300 0 network.

The SCM contains an embedded Craft (ASCI I) inte rface that a llows a system administrator to co ntrol, configure, administer, and monitor application modules in the local node and in remote SCMmanaged nodes of an AS3000 network.

The SCM also has an embedded SNMP agent that acts as a host for the optional Node Manager or any other SNMP-based network manager. SNMP, Telnet and FTP protocols are supported through Ethernet and SLIP connectors.

Verilink’s Node Manager is an optional graphical user interface (GUI) application that runs under Windows 95. It can manage an entire network containing AS2000 and AS3000 nodes. Node Manager can access the SCM directly or use SNMP over ethernet or SLIP.

Verilink SCM 1-1

SCM Overview

Network Node Management

Features Summary

A major feature of the SCM is that a local S CM Craft interface session can access up to 30 other nodes in an AS3000 network. You can manage elements in those nodes as if each were in your local node, through sessions that the Craft interface establishes to SCM modules in the network. These sessions communicate via inband management channels connecting a network of AS300 0 nodes. Inband management channels can be config ured to use a p ortion of the network circuit overhead between nodes.

The SCM is purely a management module. No network service or end-user applicatio n equipment can be connected to it. SCM tasks and features include:

•

Administrative functions

•

Configuration of all application modules in a network of local and remote AS3000 nodes

•

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

Features Detail

Automatic Discovery and Restoral

•

Alarm management with up to four trap hosts

•

Performance monitoring and management

•

Diagnostics and troubleshooting

•

Security management using four levels of password access protection

Major features of the SCM include:

When initially plugged into its node, the SCM automatically “discovers” the elements in the node. In restoral mode, a new application module that replaces a previously-configured like module in the same slot is automatically reconfigured by the SCM from the SCM database. This restoral process also detects backplane circuits that included th e replaced or cleared module.

In restoral mode, an unco nfi gured module is downloaded with a complete configuration from the SCM nodemaster database.

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SCM Overview

NOTE:

B

ecause the database resides in the SCM module, an SCM moved to a differen t node without having its database first cleared will reconfigure the new node. Take care not to cause unintended configuration effects when swapping or moving SCMs.

SCM as a Gateway

The SCM is responsible for managing all the slots within the node. All communication between the SCM and the slots use the backplane bus. Additionally, the SCM acts as a gateway for management traffic passing between the slots and the optional Node Manager software package.

Figure 1-1 Shelf with Mirrored Node Managers and SCMs

Node Manager

Ethernet

Node Manager

Node Manager Console

Circuit Manager Database

AS3000 Multi-line shelf

SCM

Rear

Module

Interface

Primary SCM

123456 13

Interface

Application (QUAD T1)

Module

Rear

Interface

Application (QUAD DATA)

Module

Rear

Module

Interface

Application (QUAD DATA)

Backplane Bus

Rear

Interface

Application (IMUX)

Module

Rear

Module

Interface

Application (M1-3)

Rear

Interface

Application (M1-3)

Module

The SCM module has a Circuit Manager database. This database contains the configuration and circuit info rmation for the entire node. The SCM maps T1 datastreams across the shelf backplane and within AS3000 application modules.

Verilink SCM 1-3

SCM Overview

Shelf Compatibility

Advanced Programmable Architecture

Advanced Communication Protocol

System Hardware

The SCM is compatible with the AS3000 plug-in modul ar shelf system, the MLS 3000 and the QLS 3500. The SCM manages only AS3000 applications. It can not replace an NCM, NCC, or SCC module as a node contro ller for AS2000 products.

The SCM supports the downloading of firmware upgrades to the application modules. The SCM can broadcast new firmware revisions to multiple application modules in a shelf simultaneously.

The SCM communicates with the AS3000 application modules using Verilink’s proprietary Advanced Communication Protocol (ACP). It can also use the standard TABS protocol to communicate with the IMUX modul e .

The SCM assembly consis ts of a front module and a rear connector module (NIM 3000), occupying a single shelf/slot position. The NIM is installed first from the rear of the shelf. The SCM front module is then installed from the front into the backplane. The NIM is always installed first and removed last. The SCM front module is always installed last and removed first.

For more information on Access System 3000 hardware, see the manual AS3000: Th e Basics.

SCM Front Module

The SCM 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 module front panel.

Figure 1-2 SCM Front Panel

Primary Management port for direct connection to a PC running Node Manager via RJ-45.

Craft interface port (6-pin RJ-11)

SCM 3000

TX

✳

RX

COL

✳✳

LOCAL

ACT

ALM

SYS

✳✳✳

PRI

MANAGEMENT

EXT

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SCM Overview

Front Panel LEDs

Management Ports

The SCM front panel provides six status LEDs:

TX

•

—Transmit. Flashes green whenever this SCM transmits a

packet to the Ethe rnet.

RX

•

—Receive. Flashes green whenever this SCM receives a

packet from the Ethernet.

COL

•

—Collision. Flashes amber whenever there is an Ethernet

collision.

ACT

•

—Active. Steady green if the SCM is managing the node.

ALM

—Alarm. Steady red if there is a Major or Critical alarm on any of the modules in the node. Glows steady amber if a power supply is missing. Green means no alarms.

SYS

•

—System. Steady green, indicating the module is powered

up normally, having passed the power-up self-test.

Three front panel management ports are provided.

LOCAL

•

—Direct connection to the Craft interface via an ASCII

terminal or PC running a terminal emulator.

PRI

•

—Primary Management. RJ-45 Node Manager interface connection to the PC COM port or SLIP port (use if SLIP is configured).

EXT

•

NOTE:

—External. RJ-45 In-band management extension port.

EXT

and

ports are functionally the same at present.

For operator conv en ience, the PRI and EXT po rts are redundant with the same connectors on the rear conn ector module (NIM 3000), accessible at the re ar of the shelf. Change the settin g in th e SC M Nod e

Administration Menu

use the NIM ports.

NIM 3000 Network Interface Module

Table 1-1 NIM 3000 Connectors

Port Label on NIM 3000 Interface Connector Protocol Support

Ext Timing Input Balanced RS-422 8-pin DIN Not supported Alarm Relay Relay normally closed

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

The NIM 3000 (Network Interface Module 3000) is mounted on the rear of the shelf, behind the SCM. The NIM 3000 ports are listed in

Table 1-1 below:

Form C Relay Make or Break connection to external

or normally open

alarm equipment

asynchronous SLIP @ 9600 bit/s

PRI

to

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SCM Overview

Port Label on NIM 3000 Interface Connector Protocol Support

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 alarm relay outputs. The Form C ala rm relay provides normally open (NO), normally closed (NC), and common (CO) contact s . The relay is triggered by al arms that may occur within the node, including the failure of one SCM in a node with redundant SCMs.

Figure 1-3 NIM 3000 Rear Connector Module, Rear Panel

311-10XXXX001

EXT TIMING

INPUT

ALARM

RELAY

NO COM NC

DB-25 male

SLIP

PRI EXT

Dual RJ-45

3000

ETHERNET

AAUI-14 female

Craft Interface

The SCM Craft interface is a menu-driven ASCII user interface. It is supported by all modules in the node. It can be accessed locally, or remotely via Telnet over SLIP or Ethernet.

NIM

An SCM installed in each node unifies a network via inband management. A local SCM can support a terminal session extended to the remote SCM. The remote S CM in turn, ca n communicat e with the firmware of the application modules in its node.

Each local SCM can manage one no de of one shelf containing u p to 13 modules.

Figure 1-4 shows an example QUAD T1 application.

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

SCM Overview

Manager

Craft Interface Port

Node

Q D A T A

Q T

1

Craft

Interface

User-supplied compute

running Node Manager

or user-supplied ASCI I terminal

AS3000 Multi-line shelf

Q

S

D

C

A

M

T A

Near-end node

T1

T 1

T1

Management hosts

LEC/ Common Carrier

T1 T1

T1

AS3000 Multi-line shelf

S C M

Remote node

To other remote node

The Craft interface supports up to four simultaneous sessions:

•

One direct local connection

•

Up to three Telnet sessions over Ethernet or SLIP. To prevent lockups of the Telnet server, 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.

SNMP Clients

The SCM supports SNMP-based clients such as Node Manager and HP OpenView™, 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 SCM supports AS2000 node configuration by allowing 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 SCM 3000 does not support MIB II.

Verilink SCM 1-7

SCM Overview

Verilink Enterprise MIBs

Verilink Vendor Number

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

•

Verilink Enterprise AS3000 generic MIB

•

Verilink Enterprise GENERAL MIB

•

Verilink Enterprise NCM VERI MIB

•

Verilink Enterprise NCM M13 MIB

•

Verilink Enterprise NCM IMUX 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 SCM card is 1.3.6.1.4.1.321.11

Environmental Specifications

Table 1-2 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 Shock During Shippi ng 20 msec, 25G half sine shock pulse

C per hour

°°°°

80 G peak, half sine for 10 msec

C

°°°°

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Table 1-3 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 BTU

Installation

Craft Interface

Administration Menu

SCM Quick Set-Up

This chapter outlines the basic flow of procedures and options for getting an SCM up and running.

The SCM boots fastest if it is located in shelf 0, slot 1. Insert the NIM 3000 first, then the SCM.

Connecting to the Craft interface: see Chapter 3, “Craft Interface”, or the Craft Interface Manual.

The SCM parameters, see Chapter 4, “Administration Menu”.

Administration Menu

is used to set the system

System Parameters

Node Manager

SNMP, Telnet, or

SLIP Access

Configuring Local Modules

The following parameters mus t be set before proceeding:

•

Shelf type, see page 4-6, “Set Shelf Type”

•

Site name, see Table 4-2, “Administration Menu Commands”

•

Time/date/zone, see Table 4-2, “Administration Menu

Commands”

•

Passwords (optional), see pa ge 4-7, “Using Passwords”

Set the node address and node ID see “Administration Menu

Commands”.

SNMP, FTP or Telnet can be used through an Ethernet or SLIP connection. If SNMP, Telnet, or SLIP is used to manage the node, set the TCP/IP parameters. See page 4-10, “TheTCP/IP Configuration

Menu”.

From SCM, Craft, SNMP MoM, or Node Manager, configure the ports after the system parameters have been set and before building any circuits.

Circuit Build

Build the desired circuits between modules, see Ch apter 5, “Circuit

Manager”.

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SCM Quick Set-Up

Remote Configuration

Enable Alarms

The initial installation and configuration of a node must be done in person, rather than remotely.

To configure the far-end node:

•

Set the node addr e ss .

•

Configure the M1-3 that will be used to access the site.

•

The same steps may be followed as for local configuration once the remote node is accessible.

Enable alarm reporting at all ports, modul es, and the SCM, see page 3-13, “Alarms” for further information.

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Chapter

3

Accessing Remote Nodes

Use SCM Craft Interface

Craft Interface

This chapter introduces the SCM Craft interface and describes in detail the

The SCM can shift its point of view to any SCM-supported module in the local node or in a remote SCM-controlled node in the same network. Remote access is accomplished through inband management messages using the Facili ti es Data Link (FDL) for T1 and C-bit overhead for T3. Node selection is a function of the

Administration Menu

It is important to use the SCM interface for configuring modules. Using the SCM enables building and maintaining a database of all installed modules and every configured port and circuit. Most of the modules managed by the SCM have their own Craft interface. However, if the modules’ local Craft interfaces are used, some configurations may fail. The local configuration of the shelf sync table will fail, for example.

Main Menu

(the SCM

.

Controller Menu

).

Firmware Variations

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, QUAD DATA configuration parameters are described in the QUAD DATA user manual.

Each module (whether SCM or an application) has its own firmware and release version level. When navigating through an SCM network or node, the view of the Craft interface is subject to change according to th e fir m w ar e of the module that is se l e cte d .

To communicate via the Craft interface with an SCM node, from an ASCII terminal:

1. Connect the DB-9 Craft cable (P/N 458-102119-008) from the

OCAL

PC to the SCM front pa n el For cable pinout information, see the manual AS3000 : The

Basics.

L

port.

Verilink SCM 3-1

Craft Interface

2. Set your terminal parameters to the following values:

•

19.2 kbit/s

•

8 data bits

•

no parity

•

one stop-bit

•

no flow-control

Using Telnet

NOTE:

Ensure that both ha rdware flow control an d X-On/X-Off flow control are disabled.

NTER

3. Press

E

to get a prompt.

The prompt displays:

pSH+>

The P-shell is a level below the Craft interface program.

4. To start the Craft interface, type: “craft”

5. You are prompted:

YOUR PASSWORD?

NTER

E

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

PASSWORD?

the

Until you change it,

prompt.

NTER

E

is the default password.

at

Accessing the SCM Craft interface via Telnet requires that you have previously configured the Ethernet IP address and related parameters. The Craft inte rf ace of the local port must be used at least once to set up the IP address of the SCM 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 (use the SCM IP address)

A message indicates you have connected to the SCM node:

Figure 3-1 Telnet Session Connecting to the SCM 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+>

3-2 Verilink SCM

Craft Interface

Bootup Messages

Messages are displayed during bootup to inform the user of bootup progress. These messages vary from boot to boot. They depend on the state of the SCM the last time it was booted and the flash partition that is intended to be active. The following may display:

Table 3-1 Bootup Messages

Item Explanation

cnf_read_item, xxxxx, xxxx cnf_write_item, xxxxx, xxxx pNA+ configuration table setup pNA+ stack intalled Installing SONIC network interface SONIC network interface insta lle d No IP address assigned

flash.init: base=xxx lenth=xxx

EEPROM is being read EEPROM is being written to PSOS is being setup PSOS is being setup Ethernet interface is initialized Ethernet interface is initialized Ethernet interface is initialized

(Displays even if IP address exists, so this message may be disregarded)

Flash has been checked and is OK for the memory range specified

The above items will display once if booted to partition A, twice if booting to partition B.

Once the SCM low level initialization is complete (partition is activated), the high level initialization begins with the following information displayed:

Table 3-2 High Level Initialization

Item Explanation

firmware ver xxxx, made xxxxx RAM disk initialized Disk Volume Initialize Copyright (c) Integrated Systems, Inc.1992

Welocme to pSOSystem... pSH+>

Identifies firmware revision level. SCM memory is partitioned SCM RAM disk is initialized SCM database is initialized

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?

Verilink SCM 3-3

Craft Interface

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

PASSWORD?

prompt. Until you change it,

NTER

E

is the default

password.

NTER

E

at the

The SCM Controller

Figure 3-2 SCM Main Menu

Menu Heading Area

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Site name: SCM Tutorial Access level: 2

Site name: SCM Tutorial Access level: 2 Site name: SCM Tutorial Access level: 2 Managing at NEAR end node [0.0.0.2] Node id: 122

Managing at NEAR end node [0.0.0.2] Node id: 122

Managing at NEAR end node [0.0.0.2] Node id: 122 Managing at NEAR end node [0.0.0.2] Node id: 122

<- 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 - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Shelf/Slot Map

Module Key

Command List

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

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

❶

1 M [*S] D Q Q I M D - - - - - -

1 M [*S] D Q Q I M D - - - - - - 1 M [*S] D Q Q I M D - - - - - 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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

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

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

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

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

4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - KEY: D=QUAD D, I=IMUX, M=M1-3, Q=QUAD T1, S=SCM

KEY: D=QUAD D, I=IMUX, M=M1-3, Q=QUAD T1, S=SCM

KEY: D=QUAD D, I=IMUX, M=M1-3, Q=QUAD T1, S=SCMKEY: D=QUAD D, I=IMUX, M=M1-3, Q=QUAD T1, S=SCM

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) logoff

X) logoff

X) logoffX) logoff

❷❸

Main Menu

Firmware Version and Date of Release

Node Address

displays:

Access Level (1-4)

A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM >

A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM >A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM >

Node Address (Not IP Address)

Active SCM Master Designator

Indicator for the type of shelf: M= Multi-line, Q=Quint-line

❶

Asterisk indicates that the SCM is the Shelf Controller

❷

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

❸

3-4 Verilink SCM

Data (Command) Entry Area

The Main Menu

Craft Interface

Menu Heading

Firmware Version

The SCM

•

The menu heading area provides system-level information for the node.

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

NOTE:

Main Menu,

node information a display showing shelf type and module locations in the shelf a legend decoding the alphabetic char acters for the modules in

the slots a command menu firmware revision number

The version levels shown in screen samples are placeholders only and do not refl ect the version leve l(s) as they may appear in your system. Firmware revision levels vary according to se ve ral factors, inc lu ding special fir mw a r e generated for specific customers, as well as more generic versions.

shown in Figure 3-2, provides:

Site Name

Node Address

Access Level

Node ID

The site name is entered in the SCM

The node address is a unique Verilink a ddress for e ach m aster SCM in the network. Set it using the SCM structure similar to an IP address.

The Access Level 2 shown in Figure 3-2 indicates the current user is at the Privileged level. The four password levels are further described in Chapte r 4, “Using Passwords”.

The node ID is used by Verilink’ s Node Manager to identify each node in the network. Set it using the SCM

Administration Menu

.

. It has a

.

Verilink SCM 3-5

Craft Interface

Shelf/Slot Map

Shelf Symbols

Node Map

Selection Brackets

Directly to the right of the Shelf column: The M next to Shelf 1 indicates it is a Multi-line Shelf. A lower-case

m

indicates that the shelf type has not yet been set properly in the

Administration Menu

SCM before the using the shelf.

A Q next to a shelf indicates a Quint-line Shelf. The shelf may not be correctly recognized as a quint-line shelf until the shelf type is set in the SCM

The node map graphically represents the type of shelf, the shelf/slot locations, and the type of module in each location.

Each module 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 3-3.

The shelf master is indicated by an asterisk (*). When an SCM module is present, it should be the shelf master. In the absence of an SCM, another module will become shelf master.

Brackets around a module in the shelf (for example: is currently selected.

Administration Menu.

. The shelf type must be manually set

[S]

) indicate it

Unknown

Module Key

A question mark firmware of the SCM does not know about the module in the shelf/slot location. It can also mean the application module does not have the correct CIM .

A hyphen location is empty.

If the word “UNKNOWN” appears in place of the name of one of the modules in the legend, it means one of the following conditions:

•

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

Main Menu

Figure 3-2 are described in Table 3-3.

[-]

the current firmware does not know about the element the slot is empty the module recently has been pulled out.

[?]

in place of an element symbol indicates the

in place of a module symbol indicates the shelf/slot

, beneath the Shelf/Slot map. The key elements in

3-6 Verilink SCM

Table 3-3 Detailed Key Description

Craft Interface

Command Line Prompt

Key Symbol and

Name

D=QUAD DATA QUAD DATA 4 DTE ports I=IMUX Inverse Multiplexer 1 DTE port M=M1-3 M1-3 DS3 Multiplexer 1 DS3 port Q=QUAD T1 QUAD T1 4 T1 ports S=SCM System Controller

Generic Name Comment

Module

Management only—no traffic

The currently selected module is indicated in the command line prompt. 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 SCM.

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

[0.0.0.1] [0,11] SCM >

Where:

[0.0.0.1]

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

Selecting a Module

NOTE:

Each SCM must have a unique node address as shown in the command line prom pt.

[0,11]

is the shelf number and slot number of the currently selected module.

SCM>

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

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

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

S) shelf/slot

as shown in the following example command line:

[0.0.0.1] [1,1] SCM > s

UNKNOWN >.

Verilink SCM 3-7

Craft Interface

The next prompt shows the input f ormat:

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

Enter the shelf and slot location of the module to manage. In this example, suppose you wish to configure a port on the QUAD T1 located in shelf 1, slot 3. This module is represented by a Q, which the Key below the shelf/slot display identifies as a QUAD T1. You would type in response to the prompt:

"1,3".

You may shorten this entry and specify only the slot to select a module on the current shelf. To go from slot 1 to slot 5 in the current shelf, enter the following at the prompt:

"5".

When the

Main Menu

is redisplayed the bracket-indicator (

moved to enclose the Q.

Figure 3-3 SCM Main Menu for QUAD T1

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Site name: SCM Tutorial Access level: 2

Site name: SCM Tutorial Access level: 2 Site name: SCM Tutorial Access level: 2 Managing at NEAR end node [0.0.0.2] Node id: 122

Managing at NEAR end node [0.0.0.2] Node id: 122

Managing at NEAR end node [0.0.0.2] Node id: 122 Managing at NEAR end node [0.0.0.2] Node id: 122

<- 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 *S - [Q] Q I M D - - - - - -

1 M *S - [Q] Q I M D - - - - - -

1 M *S - [Q] Q I M D - - - - - - 1 M *S - [Q] Q I M D - - - - - 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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

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

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

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

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

4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - KEY: D=QUAD D, I=IMUX, M=M1-3, Q=QUAD T1, S=SCM

KEY: D=QUAD D, I=IMUX, M=M1-3, Q=QUAD T1, S=SCM

KEY: D=QUAD D, I=IMUX, M=M1-3, Q=QUAD T1, S=SCMKEY: D=QUAD D, I=IMUX, M=M1-3, Q=QUAD T1, S=SCM

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 R) remote end setup

R) remote end setup

R) remote end setupR) remote end setup X) logoff

X) logoff

X) logoffX) logoff

[ ])

has

A [0.0.0.2] [1,3] QUAD T1 >

A [0.0.0.2] [1,3] QUAD T1 > A [0.0.0.2] [1,3] QUAD T1 >

The command-line prompt reflects your selection in the shelf and slot field (Shelf 1, Slot 3 in this case) and the module type displayed in the comman d line (Q UA D T1 ).

Main Menu Options

This section provides a brief description of selections on the

Menu

.

3-8 Verilink SCM

Main

Craft Interface

Administration

Configuration

SCM

The O command displays the SCM

Node Administration Menu

. This menu is covered in detail in the next chapter, see Chapter 4,

“Administration Menu”.

The Configuration command, C, brings up the

Configuration Menu

for the currently selected card.

If the SCM is the currently selected card, the configuration command returns this menu:

Figure 3-4 SCM Configuration Menu

-- SCM CONFIGURATION MENU --

-- SCM CONFIGURATION MENU ---- SCM CONFIGURATION MENU --

Feature does not apply to this card(SCM/7f)

Feature does not apply to this card(SCM/7f)Feature does not apply to this card(SCM/7f)

Press Enter to continue

Press Enter to continue Press Enter to continue

Other Modules

If the currently selected card is other than an SCM module, the

Configuration Menu

In Figure 3-5, the sample is the

Menu

. (For more information on the latter menu, see the QUAD

for that card will appear.

QUAD DATA Port Configur ation

DATA User Manual.)

Each application module has its own specific configuration parameters for the module , and for the data and network ports it supports.

Verilink SCM 3-9

Craft Interface

Figure 3-5 QUAD DATA Configuration Menu

-- QUAD DATA CONFIGURATION MENU --

-- QUAD DATA CONFIGURATION MENU ---- QUAD DATA CONFIGURATION MENU --

Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4

Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4 Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4

In) in service yes yes yes yes

In) in service yes yes yes yesIn) in service yes yes yes yes Fn) interface type EIA-530 RS-449 RS-449 V.35

Fn) interface type EIA-530 RS-449 RS-449 V.35

Fn) interface type EIA-530 RS-449 RS-449 V.35Fn) interface type EIA-530 RS-449 RS-449 V.35 Mn) data port mode DCE DTE DTE DCE

Mn) data port mode DCE DTE DTE DCE

Mn) data port mode DCE DTE DTE DCEMn) data port mode DCE DTE DTE DCE Cn) clock option ST --- --- ST

Cn) clock option ST --- --- ST

Cn) clock option ST --- --- STCn) clock option ST --- --- ST On) enable LOS detect no no no no

On) enable LOS detect no no no no

On) enable LOS detect no no no noOn) enable LOS detect no no no no An) remote loopback no no no no

An) remote loopback no no no no

An) remote loopback no no no noAn) remote loopback no no no no Ln) X.21 C/I setting --- --- --- ---

Ln) X.21 C/I setting --- --- --- ---

Ln) X.21 C/I setting --- --- --- ---Ln) X.21 C/I setting --- --- --- --SRn) DTR/DSR setting DSR/normal DTR/normal DTR/normal DSR/normal

SRn) DTR/DSR setting DSR/normal DTR/normal DTR/normal DSR/normal

SRn) DTR/DSR setting DSR/normal DTR/normal DTR/normal DSR/normalSRn) DTR/DSR setting DSR/normal DTR/normal DTR/normal DSR/normal SSn) RTS/CTS setting CTS/normal RTS/normal RTS/normal CTS/normal

SSn) RTS/CTS setting CTS/normal RTS/normal RTS/normal CTS/normal

SSn) RTS/CTS setting CTS/normal RTS/normal RTS/normal CTS/normalSSn) RTS/CTS setting CTS/normal RTS/normal RTS/normal CTS/normal SDn) DCD/LL setting DCD/normal LL /off LL /off DCD/normal

SDn) DCD/LL setting DCD/normal LL /off LL /off DCD/normal

SDn) DCD/LL setting DCD/normal LL /off LL /off DCD/normalSDn) DCD/LL setting DCD/normal LL /off LL /off DCD/normal SMn) TM/RL setting TM /off RL /off RL /off TM /off

SMn) TM/RL setting TM /off RL /off RL /off TM /off

SMn) TM/RL setting TM /off RL /off RL /off TM /offSMn) TM/RL setting TM /off RL /off RL /off TM /off

C) copy port T) timing

C) copy port T) timingC) copy port T) timing

X) exit this menu

X) exit this menuX) exit this menu

A [0.0.0.2] [1,2] QUAD DATA >

A [0.0.0.2] [1,2] QUAD DATA > A [0.0.0.2] [1,2] QUAD DATA >

Diagnostics

Diagnostics are not required for the SCM itself. Since it does not handle user data, the SCM controls diagnostics on other modules that do handle user data.

To perform diagnostics on a module, go to the Main Menu, select a module by using the

diagnostics

.

S) shelf/slot

An example of an IMUX module

command, then select

Diagnostics Menu

is shown in

D)

Figure 3-6.

3-10 Verilink SCM

Figure 3-6 IMUX Diagnostics Menu

-- IMUX DIAGNOSTICS MENU --

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

Data Port Type: V.35

Data Port Type: V.35Data Port Type: V.35 AIS Pattern: DISABLE

AIS Pattern: DISABLE

AIS Pattern: DISABLEAIS 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 Lines Equipped: X X X X

Lines Equipped: X X X X

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

Lines Active:

Lines Active:Lines Active: Frame Sync:

Frame Sync:

Frame Sync:Frame Sync: CTS Received:

CTS Received:

CTS Received:CTS Received: CRC Error:

CRC Error:

CRC Error:CRC Error: Far CRC Error:

Far CRC Error:

Far CRC Error:Far CRC Error:

E) Equipment Loopback P) Payload Loopback

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

A) AIS Pattern X) main menu

A) AIS Pattern X) main menuA) AIS Pattern X) main menu

A [0.0.0.2] [1,5] IMUX >

A [0.0.0.2] [1,5] IMUX > A [0.0.0.2] [1,5] IMUX >

Craft Interface

Performance and Status

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

Performance and status for the SCM are not applicable, since the SCM module does not connect to any customer equipment or circuits. The following message appears if this option is selected on the SCM module:

-- SCM PERFORMANCE/STATUS MENU --

-- SCM PERFORMANCE/STATUS MENU ---- SCM PERFORMANCE/STATUS MENU --

Feature does not apply to this card(SCM/7f)

Feature does not apply to this card(SCM/7f)Feature does not apply to this card(SCM/7f)

Press Enter to continue

Press Enter to continue Press Enter to continue

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

P) performance/status

shelf/slot

.

[0.0.0.1] [1,5] IMUX > p

Shown below is the module.

Verilink SCM 3-11

Performance/Status Menu

for an IMUX

Craft Interface

Figure 3-7 Example of IMUX 2160 Performance/Status Menu

-- IMUX PERFORMANCE/STATUS MENU --

-- IMUX PERFORMANCE/STATUS MENU ---- IMUX PERFORMANCE/STATUS MENU --

Data Port Type: V.35

Data Port Type: V.35Data Port Type: V.35 AIS Pattern: DISABLE

AIS Pattern: DISABLE

AIS Pattern: DISABLEAIS 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 Lines Equipped: X X X X

Lines Equipped: X X X X

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

Lines Active:

Lines Active:Lines Active: Frame Sync:

Frame Sync:

Frame Sync:Frame Sync: CTS Received:

CTS Received:

CTS Received:CTS Received: CRC Error:

CRC Error:

CRC Error:CRC Error: Far CRC Error:

Far CRC Error:

Far CRC Error:Far CRC Error:

Press enter to continue

Press enter to continuePress enter to continue

Alarms

A primary function of the SCM is handling alarm messages from the application modules. Alarms will be sent to an SNMP manager or Verilink’s Node Manager if the TCP/IP options under the

Configuration

configured. See “TheTCP/IP Configuration Menu” in Chapter 3. The SCM also displays alarm messages in real time to the Craft

interface. The Alarm command displays the for the currently selected module. If the SCM is selected, the following menu displays:

Figure 3-8 Alarm Options Menu

-- SCM ALARM MENU --

-- SCM ALARM MENU ---- SCM ALARM MENU --

-- 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 C C C A A - - - - - -

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

1 M C C C C C A A - - - - - - 1 M C C C C C A A - - - - - 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 Legend: A = in alarm, B = alarming blocked, C = alarms clear

submenu of the

Administration Menu

Alarm Options Menu

Network

are properly

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 this menu

X) exit this menu

X) exit this menuX) exit this menu

A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM >

A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM > A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM >

3-12 Verilink SCM

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 3-4. The command options available on the

Alarms Menu

Table 3-4 Alarm Menu Key

Symbol Meaning

Craft Interface

are described in Table 3-5.

-

A Module has s ome al ar m con ditio n at t his time, use

BThe

C Module has no alarms at this time, any previous alarm s ha ve cle ared.

SCM sees no module in this slot.

to view current alarm details.

Relay Inhibit

of time, and this screen has been displayed duri ng this inhibited (blocked) period.

option has been configured not to show alarms for a period

The following command options are available on the SCM

Menu

:

Table 3-5 Alarm Menu Commands

Command Function

M Alarm Monitoring. Toggles on/off the display of alarm messages in the Craft interface

screen. If ON, messages appear on the Craft interface term inal as alarms occur and again as they clear.

I Relay Inhibit. Allows the user to enable, disable, or temporarily block the action of the

alarm relays. Valu es range from 0 to 256. Selecting zero enables i m mediate alarm relay activation. Values from one to 255 block alarm relay operation for an equal number of minutes. Selecting 256 disables the alarm relays. This might be used in a large network to avoid tripping alarm relays when a specific circuit is scheduled for an outage, or to block alarm relay operation on pending or non-critical facilities.

A) display alarm buffer

Alarm

A Display Alarm Buffer. Pr es en ts a history of al ar m messa ges to the Craft in terf ac e. See

C Clear Alarm Buffer. Removes all alarm messages from the display buffer referenced

X Exit. Returns to the SCM

the example in

above. User is not asked to confirm this selection. Not recommen ded except to clear alarms after initial installation.

Figure 3-9

.

Main Menu

.

The following is an SCM alarm buffer display:

Verilink SCM 3-13

Craft Interface

Figure 3-9 SCM Alarm Buffer Display

* 0.0.0.2 M1-3 [01,06] Minor alarm M13 T3 Port

* 0.0.0.2 M1-3 [01,06] Minor alarm M13 T3 Port* 0.0.0.2 M1-3 [01,06] Minor alarm M13 T3 Port (1/4 hour)DS3 LOFS alert reaches the threshold 11-13-98 2:55:21

(1/4 hour)DS3 LOFS alert reaches the threshold 11-13-98 2:55:21

(1/4 hour)DS3 LOFS alert reaches the threshold 11-13-98 2:55:21 (1/4 hour)DS3 LOFS alert reaches the threshold 11-13-98 2:55:21

* 0.0.0.2 M1-3 [01,06] Cleared alarm M13 T3 Port

* 0.0.0.2 M1-3 [01,06] Cleared alarm M13 T3 Port* 0.0.0.2 M1-3 [01,06] Cleared alarm M13 T3 Port (1/4 hour)DS3 LOFS alert reaches the threshold 11-13-98 2:55:18

(1/4 hour)DS3 LOFS alert reaches the threshold 11-13-98 2:55:18

(1/4 hour)DS3 LOFS alert reaches the threshold 11-13-98 2:55:18 (1/4 hour)DS3 LOFS alert reaches the threshold 11-13-98 2:55:18

* 0.0.0.2 M1-3 [01,06] Minor alarm M13 T3 Port

* 0.0.0.2 M1-3 [01,06] Minor alarm M13 T3 Port* 0.0.0.2 M1-3 [01,06] Minor alarm M13 T3 Port (1/4 hour)DS3 LOFS alert reaches the threshold 11-13-98 2:40:21

(1/4 hour)DS3 LOFS alert reaches the threshold 11-13-98 2:40:21

(1/4 hour)DS3 LOFS alert reaches the threshold 11-13-98 2:40:21 (1/4 hour)DS3 LOFS alert reaches the threshold 11-13-98 2:40:21

* 0.0.0.2 M1-3 [01,06] Cleared alarm M13 T3 Port

* 0.0.0.2 M1-3 [01,06] Cleared alarm M13 T3 Port* 0.0.0.2 M1-3 [01,06] Cleared alarm M13 T3 Port (1/4 hour)DS3 LOFS alert reaches the threshold 11-13-98 2:40:18

(1/4 hour)DS3 LOFS alert reaches the threshold 11-13-98 2:40:18

(1/4 hour)DS3 LOFS alert reaches the threshold 11-13-98 2:40:18 (1/4 hour)DS3 LOFS alert reaches the threshold 11-13-98 2:40:18

* 0.0.0.2 M1-3 [01,06] Minor alarm M13 T3 Port

* 0.0.0.2 M1-3 [01,06] Minor alarm M13 T3 Port* 0.0.0.2 M1-3 [01,06] Minor alarm M13 T3 Port (1/4 hour)DS3 LOFS alert reaches the threshold 11-13-98 2:25:21

(1/4 hour)DS3 LOFS alert reaches the threshold 11-13-98 2:25:21

(1/4 hour)DS3 LOFS alert reaches the threshold 11-13-98 2:25:21 (1/4 hour)DS3 LOFS alert reaches the threshold 11-13-98 2:25:21

* 0.0.0.2 M1-3 [01,06] Cleared alarm M13 T3 Port

* 0.0.0.2 M1-3 [01,06] Cleared alarm M13 T3 Port* 0.0.0.2 M1-3 [01,06] Cleared alarm M13 T3 Port (1/4 hour)DS3 LOFS alert reaches the threshold 11-13-98 2:25:18

(1/4 hour)DS3 LOFS alert reaches the threshold 11-13-98 2:25:18

(1/4 hour)DS3 LOFS alert reaches the threshold 11-13-98 2:25:18 (1/4 hour)DS3 LOFS alert reaches the threshold 11-13-98 2:25:18

* 0.0.0.2 M1-3 [01,06] Minor alarm M13 T3 Port

* 0.0.0.2 M1-3 [01,06] Minor alarm M13 T3 Port* 0.0.0.2 M1-3 [01,06] Minor alarm M13 T3 Port (1/4 hour)DS3 LOFS alert cross the threshold 8-13-98 2:10:21

(1/4 hour)DS3 LOFS alert cross the threshold 8-13-98 2:10:21

(1/4 hour)DS3 LOFS alert cross the threshold 8-13-98 2:10:21 (1/4 hour)DS3 LOFS alert cross the threshold 8-13-98 2:10:21

-- MORE -- ('q' to quit)

-- MORE -- ('q' to quit)-- MORE -- ('q' to quit)

Circuit Manager

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

[01,06]

Whenever the SCM detects a module for the first time, an alarm is reported,

Near-End Plug Present Alarm.

This does not indicate a

problem. If a module other than the SCM is the currently selected module, an

Alarm Options Menu

for that module will appear when

Alarm

is

selected.

NOTE:

When using three Telnet sessions a “jammed” state may occur in which too man y alarm messages are genera ted in one session. The mes sages for the “jammed” session will not be reported, even after the messages slow down. If the “jammed” session is discontinued and reconnected, the messages resume the proper routing.

Circuit Manager is used to create, edit and maintain connections from one application module port to another application module port, or intramodul e circuits when available (ex. QUAD T1).

Circuit Manager is covered in detail in Chapter 5, “Circuit

Manager”.

3-14 Verilink SCM

Craft Interface

Manufacturing Info

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

Figure 3-10 shows a sample of Manufacturing Information Report.

Figure 3-10 Manufacturing Information Report

-- MANUFACTURING INFORMATION --

-- MANUFACTURING INFORMATION ---- MANUFACTURING INFORMATION --

Main Card CIM

Main Card CIM Main Card CIM

revision RM) A RC) A

revision RM) A RC) Arevision RM) A RC) A

date DM) 11/8/98 DC) 11/8/98

date DM) 11/8/98 DC) 11/8/98date DM) 11/8/98 DC) 11/8/98

serial number SM) 00622014 SC) 00643461

serial number SM) 00622014 SC) 00643461serial number SM) 00622014 SC) 00643461

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)

type TM) SCM TC) NIM 3000

type TM) SCM TC) NIM 3000type TM) SCM TC) NIM 3000

Press Enter to continue

Press Enter to continue Press Enter to continue

Module-Specific Menus

Pressing

NTER

E

returns you to the

Main Menu

.

When the SCM is used to select certain application modules, new commands and functions display specific to those modules:

•

When managing an M1-3 module the pro mpt

End DS3 Port Identification

appears. This optional

F) Display Far

informational display provides a place to enter descriptions of the facilities related to the port.

•

The QUAD T1 and M1-3 modules present

R) Remote End Setup

which enables configuration of certain far-end parameters before inband management is enabled. Before leaving this screen the

Update SCM Table

option should be used if any changes have been made. The parameters which can be changed in the far-end product are:

•

Node address

Verilink SCM 3-15

Craft Interface

•

Node ID

•

Inband state

•

Update SCM table (saves this info to node list)

Port Indicator

Commands

Some commands are shown with a lowercase character. The character, usually n, re presents a variabl e. 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. For example, type: “d1” for Port 1. If you type "Dn", you will get an

error message.

3-16 Verilink SCM

Chapter

4

Administration Menu

This chapter describes the functions available from the SCM

Administration Menu

For a convenient summary of the options, see Table 4-1. Functions that generate majo r submenus are:

•

Accessing nodes

•

Setting the shelf type

•

Using passwords

•

TCP/IP configuration parameters

•

Configuring modems

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

.

Selecting the Administration Menu

Access the SCM If the command lin e prompt does no t alrea dy indi cat e that the SCM

is the currently selected module, navigate to the SCM by using the

S) Shelf/Slot

Select option:

A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM > o

The SCM sample SCM options.

Administration Menu

command.

Administration Menu

from the SCM

appears. Figure 4-1 provides a

and Table 4-1 describes its

Main Menu

.

Verilink SCM 4-1

Administration Menu

Figure 4-1 Administration Menu

SCM CONTROLLER ADMINISTRATION MENU --

SCM CONTROLLER ADMINISTRATION MENU --SCM CONTROLLER ADMINISTRATION MENU --

Date/Time/Zone: 11-13-98 21:25:20 PST

Date/Time/Zone: 11-13-98 21:25:20 PSTDate/Time/Zone: 11-13-98 21:25:20 PST Node address: [0.0.0.2]

Node address: [0.0.0.2]

Node address: [0.0.0.2]Node address: [0.0.0.2] Node id: 122

Node id: 122

Node id: 122Node id: 122 Site name: SCM Tutorial

Site name: SCM Tutorial

Site name: SCM TutorialSite name: SCM Tutorial System uptime: 18:10:19

System uptime: 18:10:19

System uptime: 18:10:19System uptime: 18:10:19

--- NODE ADMINISTRATION ---

--- NODE ADMINISTRATION --- --- NODE ADMINISTRATION ---

H) set shelf type Z) set time zone

H) set shelf type Z) set time zoneH) set shelf type Z) set time zone T) set time D) set date

T) set time D) set date

T) set time D) set dateT) set time D) set date B) download firmware Y) switch over once

B) download firmware Y) switch over once

B) download firmware Y) switch over onceB) download firmware Y) switch over once W) write file to flash O) switch over permanent

W) write file to flash O) switch over permanent

W) write file to flash O) switch over permanentW) write file to flash O) switch over permanent 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 A) set node address R) reset card

A) set node address R) reset card

A) set node address R) reset cardA) set node address R) reset card I) change site name E) change node id

I) change site name E) change node id

I) change site name E) change node idI) change site name E) change node id N) TCP/IP parameters P) change password

N) TCP/IP parameters P) change password

N) TCP/IP parameters P) change passwordN) TCP/IP parameters P) change password M) modem parameters S) node selection

M) modem parameters S) node selection

M) modem parameters S) node selectionM) modem parameters S) node selection K) show shelf sync_master F) partition copy (B => A)

K) show shelf sync_master F) partition copy (B => A)

K) show shelf sync_master F) partition copy (B => A)K) show shelf sync_master F) partition copy (B => A) X) exit this menu

X) exit this menu

X) exit this menuX) exit this menu A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM >

A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM >

A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM >A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM >

4-2 Verilink SCM

Table 4-1 Administration Menu Commands

Menu Option Description Instructions

Administration Menu

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

T) set time Sets time for all modules in the node. Use format hh:mm:ss to set time. Set

B) download firmware Firm ware dow nl o ad to select ed

W) write file to flash S tores prev iously down loaded fir mware

C) set front/rear access Set management port access. Front or back, not both at same time.

A) set node address Changes local node address. This is not

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

N) TCP/IP parameters Ethernet/SLIP, SNMP, Trap Host, and

M) modem parameters SCM SLIP modem interface menu. See the section:

K) show shelf_master Displays which module is driving the

shelf in local node.

modules (other than the SCM itself).

in flashbank on this SCM card.

the Ethernet IP address. This is the prompt line address [0.0.0.1]. The value for each SCM

appears on second line of Main Menu.

TCP/IP addresses and options.

backplane sync clock.

must

be unique.

See the subsection:

the time zone, then date, and then time. This order is important.

See Chapter 6,

Broadcasting Firmware”

See Chapter 6,

Broadcasting Firmware”

The default is fr ont ac cess.

set first octet greater than 127.

Never

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

Enter up to 19 alpha-numeric characters.

See the section:

Configuration Menu”

“Set Shelf Type”

“Downloading and

.

“Downloading and

.

“TheTCP/IP

.

“Configuring Modem

Parameters”

Reference infor m ation for Technica l Support. See Chapter 2, “System Information ”, for further details.

.

AS3000: the Basics

,

.

X) exit this screen Exits to SCM Main Menu. Z) set time zone Set time zone for all modules in node. Select time zone from list presented, or

D) set date Set date for all modules in node. Use the format: mm/dd/yy for month,

Y) switch over once Executes selected firmware image

O) switch over permanent

Q) query firmware Displays status of firmware revisions in

ONCE. The switchover is not permanent. Use to test firmware upgrades.

Sets which flash bank to boot from at power up (setting saved on reset).

partition banks of selected module.

use custom for GMT offset in hours +/-. Enable/Disable D aylight Savings option. Set the time zone, then date, and then time. This order is important.

day, and year. Set the time zone, then date, and then time. This order is important.

See Chapter 6,

Broadcasting Firmware”

See Chapter 6,

Broadcasting Firmware”

Results displayed after about 60 seconds.

“Downloading and

.

“Downloading and

.

Verilink SCM 4-3

Administration Menu

Menu Option Description Instructions

R) reset card Used to restart selected module.

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

P) change password Changes local node password. See the section: S) node selection Select a node in your network. See the section: ”Accessing Nodes”. F) partition copy B => A Copy firmware from partition bank B to

NOT reload from pa rtition bank

use reset to test firmware upgrades.

used by Node Manager software.

partition bank A.

Test firmware first

Does

. Do not

Re-initializes RAM-based code. Wil l cause switch to a standby SCM, if present. The Craft/Telnet interface is suspended until the reset is successfu l or fails. The time varies with module type, slot number, and number of shelves from 30 seconds to several minutes.

Enter any value in the range of 1-

65535. This is an arbitrary number unique to node.

“Using Passwords”

See Chapter 6,

.

Broadcasting Firmware”

“Downloading and

.

Accessing Nodes

Remote nodes are accessible through SNMP, or through M1-3 or QUAD T1 inband access.

.

Setup Requirements

SNMP

QUAD T1

M1-3

Verilink supplies both standard and proprietary MIBs for SNMP management. These are provided as text files that are included on this CD-ROM. Specific information on MIBs for the SCM, as well as other modules, is covered in the manual, SNMP Management.

The M1-3 can use a portion of the DS3 framing overhead to allow a session to a far-end SCM. Through this method it can create a record of a far-end node in the SCM database of remote nodes. See

“Module-Specific Menus” in Chapter 3.

The QUAD T1 can use a portion of facility data link framing for inband. This is available in ESF mode only.

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

Administra tion Menu

.

S) node selection

4-4 Verilink SCM

Administration Menu

-- SCM NODE MANAGEMENT MENU --

-- SCM NODE MANAGEMENT MENU ---- SCM NODE MANAGEMENT MENU --

-- SCM NODE MANAGEMENT MENU --

Node Address Node id Site name

Node Address Node id Site name Node Address Node id Site name

Node Address Node id Site name Local Node

Local NodeLocal Node

Local Node 0 0.0.0.2 122 SCM Tutorial

0 0.0.0.2 122 SCM Tutorial 0 0.0.0.2 122 SCM Tutorial

0 0.0.0.2 122 SCM Tutorial

Remote Nodes

Remote NodesRemote Nodes

Remote Nodes 1 0.0.0.3 17

1 0.0.0.3 17 1 0.0.0.3 17

1 0.0.0.3 17

A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM >

A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM >A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM >

A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM >

Press Enter to continue

Press Enter to continuePress Enter to continue

Press Enter to continue

Node Management Menu

Node List

The SCM

Figure 4-2 Node Management Menu

-- SCM NODE MANAGEMENT MENU --

-- SCM NODE MANAGEMENT MENU ---- SCM NODE MANAGEMENT MENU --

remote nodes known: 1

remote nodes known: 1 remote nodes known: 1

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 menu

X) exit this menu

X) exit this menuX) exit this menu

Note: Selection of a remote node shifts the viewpoint

Note: Selection of a remote node shifts the viewpointNote: Selection of a remote node shifts the viewpoint to the main menu of that node.

to the main menu of that node.

to the main menu of that node. to the main menu of that node.

A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM >

A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM > A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM >

Node Management Menu

is presented:

Use the L command for a list of nodes. The nodes are listed under the headings “Local Node” and “Remote Node”. “Local” refers to the node you are currently connected to. “Remote” refers to any other node you are able to access through the node you are conn ected to, whether it is in the same room or at a distant location.

Nodes are numbered from 0 in the order in which they are entered.

Figure 4-3 SCM Node List Menu

Adding Nodes

There are two ways to add a remote node to the list:

•

add node option

•

discovery

Add Node Option

In the SCM

A) add node

Node Management Menu

option.

Verilink SCM 4-5

, nodes are entered using the

Administration Menu

This process requires you to have prior knowledge of the node name and ID to i n ord er to ent er the m co rrect l y. A fte r s el ect ing “ A” in the SCM

Node Management Menu

Enter management node add res s #2 :

Since the SCM already recognizes one node, the new node will become #2 on the node list.

Discovery Option

Nodes are located using the node list configuration available on the M1-3 and QUAD T1 modules. To access this option, go to the SCM Controller option. You will be prompted:

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

In the sample node shown below, typing “4” accesses the QUAD T1 module. The indicate that it is the module whose firmware is being accessed.

Figure 4-4 Main Menu with QUAD T1 Selected

-- VERILINK SCM CONTROLLER : FW Rev 1.29, Nov 13 1998 16:53:13 --

-- VERILINK SCM CONTROLLER : FW Rev 1.29, Nov 13 1998 16:53:13 ---- VERILINK SCM CONTROLLER : FW Rev 1.29, Nov 13 1998 16:53:13 --

Main Menu

you will be prompted:

and select a module using the

S) shelf/slot

will appear with the QUAD T1 selected to

Site name: SCM Tutorial Access level: 2

Site name: SCM Tutorial Access level: 2 Site name: SCM Tutorial Access level: 2 Managing at NEAR end node [0.0.0.2] Node id: 122

Managing at NEAR end node [0.0.0.2] Node id: 122

Managing at NEAR end node [0.0.0.2] Node id: 122 Managing at NEAR end node [0.0.0.2] Node id: 122

<- 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 *S D Q

1 M *S D Q [[[[QQQQ]]]] I M D - - - - - -

1 M *S D Q 1 M *S D Q 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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

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

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

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

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

4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - KEY: D=QUAD D, I=IMUX, M=M1-3, Q=QUAD T1, S=SCM

KEY: D=QUAD D, I=IMUX, M=M1-3, Q=QUAD T1, S=SCM

KEY: D=QUAD D, I=IMUX, M=M1-3, Q=QUAD T1, S=SCMKEY: D=QUAD D, I=IMUX, M=M1-3, Q=QUAD T1, S=SCM

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 R) remote end setup

R) remote end setup

R) remote end setupR) remote end setup X) logoff

X) logoff

X) logoffX) logoff

A [0.0.0.2] [1,4] QUAD T1 >

A [0.0.0.2] [1,4] QUAD T1 >A [0.0.0.2] [1,4] QUAD T1 >

With the QUAD T1 selected, type “R”. The

Configuration

I M D - - - - - -

I M D - - - - - - I M D - - - - - -

Data Link Layer Re mote

menu appears. In the sample in Figure 4-5, the indicates that inband is enabled at both the local end and far end. If the sample indicated

n/y

, this would signify that the local end is

disabled but the far end is enabled.

y/y

4-6 Verilink SCM

Figure 4-5 DATA LINK LAYER REMOTE CONFIGURATION

-- DATA LINK LAYER REMOTE CONFIGURATION --

-- DATA LINK LAYER REMOTE CONFIGURATION ---- DATA LINK LAYER REMOTE CONFIGURATION --

Port Node Address Node Id Inband

Port Node Address Node Id InbandPort Node Address Node Id Inband

No physical link

No physical linkNo physical link

No physical link

No physical linkNo physical link

No physical link

No physical linkNo physical link

4 0.0.0.3 17 y/y

4 0.0.0.3 17 y/y4 0.0.0.3 17 y/y

Bn) inband An) node address

Bn) inband An) node addressBn) inband An) node address

In) node id Un) update SCM node table

In) node id Un) update SCM node tableIn) node id Un) update SCM node table

X) exit this menu

X) exit this menuX) exit this menu

A [0.0.0.55] [1,12] QUAD T1 >

A [0.0.0.55] [1,12] QUAD T1 >A [0.0.0.55] [1,12] QUAD T1 >

Data Link Layer Remote Configuration Menu

The that may be accessed. Typing “u” and the port number with the inband link updates the SCM node selection table.

Administration Menu

lists the nodes

Node Selection

For remote management, th e inb and fi eld must sho w y/ y. I f i t does not, use the local B) Inband option to adjust the remote end, then go to the module’s

Configuration Menu

to adjust the local

module’s inband st atus.

Nodes are accessed from the SCM

Node Management Menu

by

typing “S” and the node number.

Figure 4-6 SCM Node Management Menu

-- SCM NODE MANAGEMENT MENU --

-- SCM NODE MANAGEMENT MENU ---- SCM NODE MANAGEMENT MENU --

Node Address Node id Site name

Node Address Node id Site name Node Address Node id Site name Local Node

Local Node

Local NodeLocal Node 0 0.0.0.2 122 SCM Tutorial

0 0.0.0.2 122 SCM Tutorial

0 0.0.0.2 122 SCM Tutorial 0 0.0.0.2 122 SCM Tutorial

Remote Nodes

Remote NodesRemote Nodes 1 0.0.0.3 17

1 0.0.0.3 17

1 0.0.0.3 17 1 0.0.0.3 17

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 menu

X) exit this menu

X) exit this menuX) exit this menu

Note: Selection of a remote node shifts the viewpoint

Note: Selection of a remote node shifts the viewpointNote: Selection of a remote node shifts the viewpoint to the main menu of that node.

to the main menu of that node.

to the main menu of that node. to the main menu of that node.

A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM >

A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM >A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM >

Verilink SCM 4-7

Administration Menu

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

Selected remote node: [0.0.0.3] shelf = 1, slot = 1

Selected remote node: [0.0.0.3] shelf = 1, slot = 1Selected remote node: [0.0.0.3] shelf = 1, slot = 1

The remote node’s

Figure 4-7 Node Management Menu

Selected FAR end node: [0.0.0.3] shelf = 0, slot = 1

Selected FAR end node: [0.0.0.3] shelf = 0, slot = 1 Selected FAR end node: [0.0.0.3] shelf = 0, slot = 1

-- VERILINK SCM CONTROLLER : FW Rev 1.19, Sep 4 1998 13:48:07 --

-- VERILINK SCM CONTROLLER : FW Rev 1.19, Sep 4 1998 13:48:07 ---- VERILINK SCM CONTROLLER : FW Rev 1.19, Sep 4 1998 13:48:07 --

Site name: Site 10 Access level: 4

Site name: Site 10 Access level: 4 Site name: Site 10 Access level: 4 Managing at FAR end node [0.0.0.3] Node id: 17

Managing at FAR end node [0.0.0.3] Node id: 17

Managing at FAR end node [0.0.0.3] Node id: 17 Managing at FAR end node [0.0.0.3] Node id: 17

<- 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 M [*S] - - Q - Q D - M - - - -

0 M [*S] - - Q - Q D - M - - - -

0 M [*S] - - Q - Q D - M - - - - 0 M [*S] - - Q - Q D - M - - - 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - -

1 - - - - - - - - - - - - -

1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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

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

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

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

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

4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - KEY: D=QUAD D, I=IMUX, M=M1-3, Q=QUAD T1, S=SCM

KEY: D=QUAD D, I=IMUX, M=M1-3, Q=QUAD T1, S=SCM

KEY: D=QUAD D, I=IMUX, M=M1-3, Q=QUAD T1, S=SCMKEY: D=QUAD D, I=IMUX, M=M1-3, Q=QUAD T1, S=SCM

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) logoff

X) logoff

X) logoffX) logoff

Main Menu

displays.

A [0.0.0.3] [0,1] SCM >

A [0.0.0.3] [0,1] SCM >A [0.0.0.3] [0,1] SCM >

Deleting Nodes

NOTE:

In the SCM’s Remote En d Setup Menu, it is not possible to know which port on the remote end is supporting the inband. Duplicate inband s betw een the same nodes cause a “ringin g” effect. If two circuits connect between the same nodes and the inband channe l fails, then it is po ssible to enable the functioning line for inband access.

A node may be delete d from the SCM databa s e by typing “D” and the node number.

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Set Shelf Type

Use this command to enter or ch an g e the s he l f type of any shelf in the node. 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 AS3000: The

Basics.

This selection is also used by the SCM Circuit Manager for circuitbuilding. It must accurately reflect each shelf in the node.

Changes to shelf type do not require a card reset.

Figure 4-8 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 typeshelf # 0 unset shelf type shelf # 1 Multi-line (3000)

shelf # 1 Multi-line (3000)

shelf # 1 Multi-line (3000)shelf # 1 Multi-line (3000) shelf # 2 unset shelf type

shelf # 2 unset shelf type

shelf # 2 unset shelf typeshelf # 2 unset shelf type shelf # 3 unset shelf type

shelf # 3 unset shelf type

shelf # 3 unset shelf typeshelf # 3 unset shelf type shelf # 4 unset shelf type

shelf # 4 unset shelf type

shelf # 4 unset shelf typeshelf # 4 unset shelf type

Administration Menu

Shelf type selections:

Shelf type selections:Shelf type selections:

0) unset shelf type 1) Multi-line (3000)

0) unset shelf type 1) Multi-line (3000)0) unset shelf type 1) Multi-line (3000)

2) Quint-line (3500)

2) Quint-line (3500)2) Quint-line (3500)

Use option default is set incorrectly to a Multi-line (2000 or 2200).

NOTE:

Using Passwords

SCM password functions are controlled through the

Menu

.

To enter the (shown in Figure 4-1), type “P”.

Password Menu

The

Figure 4-9 SCM Password Menu

-- PASSWORD MENU --

-- PASSWORD MENU ---- PASSWORD MENU --

0) unset shelf type

to change the shelf type if the

You may not set the shelf type for a shelf that is not present.

Password

Password Menu

, from the

Administr a tion Menu

is displayed:

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 this menu

X) exit this menu

X) exit this menuX) exit this menu

Verilink SCM 4-9

Administration Menu

Password Levels

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

•

System superuser level (level 4—highest)

•

Superuser level (level 3)

•

Privileged level (level 2)

•

Unprivileged level (level 1—lowest)

SCM access levels always allow comparable access to the application modules being managed. These different levels of security access reflect different cap abilities, described in Table 4-2.

Table 4-2 Access Levels:

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 SCM configuration No access No access Write Write

Unprivileged

NTER

E

Read Write Write Write

Access Level 2

Privileged

NTER

E

Access Lev el 3

Superuser

“sutest” “systest”

Access Level 4

System

Superuser

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 SCM using the current system superuser password. From the

No access No access Read Write

No access No access No access Write

Password Menu

, type the option:

A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM > w

The following report is displayed:

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Table 4-3 Password Menu, Display 3 Levels of Password

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

-- PASSWORD MENU --

-- PASSWORD MENU ---- PASSWORD MENU --

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 this menu

X) exit this menu

X) exit this menuX) exit this menu

A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM >

A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM > A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM >

Administration Menu

Changing Passwords

The Superuser and System Superuser can change passwords. Only the System Superuser may change their own password.

From the

Password Menu

S) Set System Superuser Password

You are prompted through the following sequence:

Figure 4-10 Password Menu, Setting the System Superuser Password

Old System Superuser password: ******

Old System Superuser password: ******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): ****** Re-enter New System Superuser Password : ******

Re-enter New System Superuser Password : ******

Re-enter New System Superuser Password : ******Re-enter New System Superuser Password : ******

Note that you must know the current System Superuser password to change it. The

A similar procedure sets the password for the other access levels. If the SCM 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.

TheTCP/IP Configuration Menu

, select the option:

Password Menu

reappears.

The SCM can be connected to a local area network using the (provided) Ethernet transceiver. Ethernet provides support for Node Manager, SNMP, and Telnet sessions by allowing connections to the SCM over the LAN. SLIP provides another alternative via an asynchronous connection, often over a modem. The

Configuration Menu

is used to configure pa rameters tha t integrate

TCP/IP

the SCM into a TCP/IP networ k.

Verilink SCM 4-11

Administration Menu

The TCP/IP configuration parameters are standard Eth e rnet and SLIP parameters. Consult with your system ad ministrators to obtain IP address information that is valid for your local TCP/IP network.

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

OCAL

L

use the Craft interface

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 SCM

Configuration Menu

Upon entering a number of the routines under the TCP/IP Configuration Menu, the user is advised that this will cause a reset of the SCM 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 SCM must be reset before the changes take effect.

Figure 4-11 Network Configuration Menu

-- TCP/IP CONFIGURATION MENU --

-- TCP/IP CONFIGURATION MENU ---- TCP/IP CONFIGURATION MENU --

Ethernet type: Ethernet 2

Ethernet type: Ethernet 2Ethernet type: Ethernet 2

Ethernet MAC address: A0:6A:00:09:7D:BE

Ethernet MAC address: A0:6A:00:09:7D:BEEthernet MAC address: A0:6A:00:09:7D:BE

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: [192.94.45.4]

Gateway address: [192.94.45.4]Gateway address: [192.94.45.4]

Ethernet trap addresses: [192.94.45.229] [0.0.0.0]

Ethernet trap addresses: [192.94.45.229] [0.0.0.0]Ethernet trap addresses: [192.94.45.229] [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: [192.94.47.141] / [255.255.255.0]

SLIP IP address/subnet mask: [192.94.47.141] / [255.255.255.0]SLIP IP address/subnet mask: [192.94.47.141] / [255.255.255.0]

SLIP trap sddresses: [192.94.47.8] [0.0.0.0]

SLIP trap sddresses: [192.94.47.8] [0.0.0.0]SLIP trap sddresses: [192.94.47.8] [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]

Administration Menu

.

, select N to access the

TCP/IP

Read community string: public

Read community string: publicRead community string: public

Write community string: public

Write community string: publicWrite community string: public

I) Ethernet IP address L) SLIP IP address

I) Ethernet IP address L) SLIP IP addressI) Ethernet IP address L) SLIP IP address

M) Ethernet subnet mask S) SLIP subnet mask

M) Ethernet subnet mask S) SLIP subnet maskM) Ethernet subnet mask S) SLIP subnet mask

G) gateway IP address R) SNMP read community string

G) gateway IP address R) SNMP read community stringG) gateway IP address R) SNMP read 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 addressesP) Ethernet trap addresses E) SLIP trap addresses

X) exit this menu

X) exit this menuX) exit this menu

A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM >

A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM > A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM >

Ethernet and SLIP Parameters

The parameter fields at th e top of the reflect the values you enter using the menu commands at the bottom of the menu.

4-12 Verilink SCM

TCP/IP Configuration Menu

Administration Menu

I)Ethernet IP address

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

[0.0.0.0]

. for example:

[192.94.45.242]

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 “

sendto: new socket sendto fail:

”, there is an 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 SCM module to stop the error messages.

M) Ethernet subnet mas k

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 address

Serial Line Interface Protocol (SLIP) is used to establish a Telnet Craft interface session, often thr ough a modem. SLIP and Ethernet addresses must reflect di f ferent networks, determined by their subnet masks.

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 SCM module becomes a SLIP port instead of a port 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 SCM will use to reach an SNMP manager. A gateway address is only required if the SCM module will be communicating with ot her devices not on the same LAN segment. Consult with your network admi nistrator.

Verilink SCM 4-13

Administration Menu

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.

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. The traphost may be Verilink’s Node Manager application or some other SNMP network manager. 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

Access the

Modem Configuration Menu

provides a set of manual commands.

by selecting the M option.

.

4-14 Verilink SCM

Figure 4-12 Modem Configuration Menu

-- MODEM CONFIGURATION MENU --

-- MODEM CONFIGURATION MENU ---- MODEM CONFIGURATION MENU --

Modem Status: answer connected

Modem Status: answer connectedModem Status: answer connected

D) auto-answer: disabled

D) auto-answer: disabledD) auto-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) alarm dial-out: disabled

B) alarm dial-out: disabledB) alarm 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) manual dial-out W) set default commands

S) manual dial-out W) set default commandsS) manual dial-out W) set default commands H) hangup A) manual answer

H) hangup A) manual answer

H) hangup A) manual answerH) hangup A) manual answer X) exit this menu

X) exit this menu

X) exit this menuX) exit this menu

Administration Menu

A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM >

A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM >A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM >

The Modem Status is either connected or not co nnected. Connected means that the modem is outputting the Data Carrier Dete ct (DCD) lead as a HIGH, indicating a co nnection has been made to anothe r modem. If the SCM always shows connected for this value, it might indicate that the modem has been optioned 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.

Table 4-4 Modem Commands

Command Usage

D Auto answer. Toggles auto-an swer mod e On/Of f. ENAB LE D = on, DISAB LE D = off.

C Answer command. Initialization string sent to modem when auto-answer is enabled. Verify

commands in modem manual if auto-answer does not function.

T Answer inactive timeout. Time in seconds SCM will wait for Data Carrier Detect (DCD) after

B Alarm dial-out. Toggles dialing out to Trap Host On/Off. If ENABLED, SCM will attempt to

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

dial Trap Host(s) sequentially when it has alarms to report. If DISABLED, SCM will never dial out.

U Dial-out command. Command string sent before the phone number when SC M dials out.

N Dial-out number. The phone number to be dialed when the SCM dials out.

R Dial-out connect retries. The number of attempts the SCM is to make each time it attempts

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.

to dial out to the trap host.

Verilink SCM 4-15

Administration Menu

Command Usage

K Dial-out connect timeout. The length of time in seconds that the SCM will wait for DCD, a

I Dial-out inactive timeout. Length of time in seconds that the SCM will allow the connection

S Manual dial-out. Commands the modem to dial the phone number shown

W Set default commands. Restores all of the user options on this submenu to factory defaults. H Hangup. Comman ds th e mode m to ha ngup a nd re turn to an on-hook condit ion. This m ight

A Manual answer, commands the modem to answer now. Use to verify that the SCM and

X Exit. Returns to the Administration Menu.

Setting Time and Date

value of zero disables this option and allows modem shift register 7 to handle timeout.

to remain established when idle (no data). A value of zero disables this option.

now

testing the modem configuration.

be used to end a modem test.

modem are communicating properly.

It is important to set the time zone, date, and time i n the followi ng order:

1. Set the time zone, including Daylight Savings, using the Z option in the

2. Set the date using the D option in the

Administration Menu

.

Administration Menu

. Useful for

.

Exiting the Administration Menu

3. Set the tim e us in g th e T option in the

Administration Menu

.

Once the time zone, date and time have been configured, they are displayed at the top of the

Administration Menu

. The time may at first appear to be a minute or two faster than the time entered. It will self-correct back to the time that was orinally set, without any further adjustments, in 10 to 15 minutes. The clock is no t temperature-cont rolled and drifts a few mi nutes each month, depending on temperature variations, about as much as most PC clocks. This does not impair the functionality of the module in any way.

The option:

X) exit this screen

returns you to the SCM

Main Menu

.

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Chapter

5

Circuit Manager

This chapter describes how to build circuits using the SCM Craft interface. Topics covered are:

•

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-buil ding done by co nnecting dire ctly to other mo dules is not document e d in th is chap te r. When an SCM is pre sen t in a node, only the SCM Circuit Manager should be used to build circuits.

Cautions

Modules Supported for Building Circuits

Rules

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

•

If an SCM is moved from one node to another node, it will try to build the circuits it has stored from the previous node in the new node. To avoid confi guration errors, delete all circuits from an SCM module before moving it to a new node.

•

Circuits can only be built within a shelf. Since no data bus extensions between shelves are possible the node is limited to one shelf and the modules it contains.

•

Modules must be present in the shelf and desired port(s) enabled at the time their circuits are built.

The Circuit Manager supports the following modules: QUAD T1, QUAD DATA, M1-3, and IM U X.

Since a circuit must include a network port, Table 5-1 shows possible circuits.

Verilink SCM 5-1

Circuit Manager

Table 5-1 Circuits Supported

M1-3 QUAD DATA QUAD T1 IMUX

M1-3 no yes yes yes

QUAD DATA yes no yes no

QUAD T1 yes yes yes yes

IMUX yes no yes no

QUAD T1

Intramodule circuit s are only applicable when using CIM 300 3 which provides two T1 and two DSX -1 ports.

QUAD DATA

Circuits must all be built on the same bus. In order to avoid conflicts with previously built circuits that may exist on that bus, it is recommended that existing circuits be deactiv ated before building QUAD DATA circuits. When QUAD DATA circuits are built appropriately, the previously existing circuits may be reactiviated. They will automatically be reconfigured around the QUAD DATA circuits.

IMUX

Only one circuit consisti ng of 1-8 T 1s may be bu ilt per module wi th M1-3, and up to eight circ uits may be built with QUAD T1s.

QUAD T1 to IMUX

The T1 network links between local and remote must be connected with same-numbered ports in module s that are in like-numbered slots. See Figure 5-1.

Figure 5-1 QUAD T1 to IMUX Circuits

ODD

LOCAL REMOTE

IMUX

SLOT

QUAD T1

EVEN SLOT

Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4

ODD SLOT

DTE

QUAD T1QUAD T1

IMUX

EVEN SLOT

Only one QUAD T1 in an odd-numbered slot is allowed to build circuits with one IMUX by carrying the first four T1 lines (lines 1-4) of the IMUX. Only one QUAD T1 in an even-numbered slot is allowed to build circuits with one IMUX by carrying the second four T1 lines (lines 5-8) of the IMUX.

5-2 Verilink SCM

When the first QUAD T1-IMUX circuit is activated, the SCM looks for the whole available bus group and reserves it for the IMUX. When the last QUAD T1-IMUX circuit is deactivated, the SCM releases the reserved bus group.

Circuit Manager Functions

The Circuit Manager performs the fo llowing functions:

•

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

•

Builds and manages circuits.

•

Preserves the configuration and circuits associated with a module. For example, if 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 of the old module and inherit any associated circuits.

•

Records configurations of modules installed in a node.

•

Detects and resolves circuit resource conflicts.

Circuit Manag er

Alarm Handling

Module Configuration Updates

The Circuit Manager uses alarm information received by the SCM module. Circuit Manager uses information:

•

The Circuit Manager polls one module every six seconds to retrieve every module’s configuration in the node, continuously updating the Circuit Manager and configuration databases.

Circuit Manager Menu

From the SCM selecting b.

module present module absent

Main Menu

, select the

Circuit Manager Menu

by

Verilink SCM 5-3

Circuit Manager

Figure 5-2 Circuit Manager Menu

-- CIRCUIT MANAGER MENU [0,1] SCM Firmware 1.20 --

-- CIRCUIT MANAGER MENU [0,1] SCM Firmware 1.20 ---- CIRCUIT MANAGER MENU [0,1] SCM Firmware 1.20 --

Page : 1

Page : 1 Page : 1

Total: 6 circuits

Total: 6 circuits Total: 6 circuits

Name Type Mode Prio Source Port Dest Port Bus Status

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

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

------------ ---- ---- ---- ---------------- ---------------- --- ------------------ ---- ---- ---- ---------------- ---------------- --- -----c1 perm 64k norm [0,4] QUAD net1 [0,11] QUAD dat1 AUT Active

c1 perm 64k norm [0,4] QUAD net1 [0,11] QUAD dat1 AUT Active

c1 perm 64k norm [0,4] QUAD net1 [0,11] QUAD dat1 AUT Activec1 perm 64k norm [0,4] QUAD net1 [0,11] QUAD dat1 AUT Active

c2 perm 64k norm [0,4] QUAD net2 [0,11] QUAD dat2 AUT Active

c2 perm 64k norm [0,4] QUAD net2 [0,11] QUAD dat2 AUT Activec2 perm 64k norm [0,4] QUAD net2 [0,11] QUAD dat2 AUT Active

c3 perm 64k norm [0,5] QUAD net1 [0,13] QUAD dat1 AUT Active

c3 perm 64k norm [0,5] QUAD net1 [0,13] QUAD dat1 AUT Activec3 perm 64k norm [0,5] QUAD net1 [0,13] QUAD dat1 AUT Active

c4 perm 64k norm [0,5] QUAD net2 [0,13] QUAD dat2 AUT Active

c4 perm 64k norm [0,5] QUAD net2 [0,13] QUAD dat2 AUT Activec4 perm 64k norm [0,5] QUAD net2 [0,13] QUAD dat2 AUT Active

c5 perm 64k norm [0,6] QUAD net1 [0,7] QUAD dat1 AUT Active

c5 perm 64k norm [0,6] QUAD net1 [0,7] QUAD dat1 AUT Activec5 perm 64k norm [0,6] QUAD net1 [0,7] QUAD dat1 AUT Active

c6 perm 64k norm [0,6] QUAD net2 [0,7] QUAD dat2 AUT Inactive

c6 perm 64k norm [0,6] QUAD net2 [0,7] QUAD dat2 AUT Inactivec6 perm 64k norm [0,6] QUAD net2 [0,7] QUAD dat2 AUT Inactive

A) add circuit L) search circuit

A) add circuit L) search circuit A) add circuit L) search circuit

D) delete circuit E) edit circuit

D) delete circuit E) edit circuit D) delete circuit E) edit circuit

P) prev page I) activate circuit

P) prev page I) activate circuit P) prev page I) activate circuit

N) next page R) deactivate circuit

N) next page R) deactivate circuit N) next page R) deactivate circuit

X) exit this menu

X) exit this menu X) exit this menu

A [127.127.127.67] [0,1] SCM >

A [127.127.127.67] [0,1] SCM >A [127.127.127.67] [0,1] SCM >

NOTE:

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

The six circuits in a table at the top o f the menu. This means that someone has already created these circuits. Five of the circuits are reported Active, the other is Inactive. The commands on the

Circuit Manager Menu

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

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

or

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

shown in Figure 5-2 already contains

are described in Table 5-2.

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Table 5-2 Circuit Manager Menu Commands

Key Description Notes

Circuit Manag er

A Add Circuit: displays

I Activate Circuit: enable circuit to carry user

data. 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 SCM database. A submenu appears:

Circ Deletion Menu -- [1,1] SCM

Circ Deletion Menu -- [1,1] SCM Circ Deletion Menu -- [1,1] SCM S) single circuit

S) single circuit

S) single circuit S) single circuit A) all circuits

A) all circuits

A) all circuits A) all circuits C) card circuits

C) card circuits

C) card circuits C) card circuits P) port circuits

P) port circuits

P) port circuits P) port circuits X) exit

X) exit

X) exit X) exit

R Deactivate Circuit: st o p s a run ni ng circuit.

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

P Previous Page: display previous pa ge of

circuits in SCM database.

L Search Circ uit: a submenu appears whic h

allows the user to find circuits with a certain Source or Destination port or connecting to a certain shel f/ s lo t lo ca t io n :

C) search by shelf,slot P) search by port X) exit Use X to exit when done searching.

Add Circuit submenu

.See the section

“Adding Circuits”

Use the Circuit Name to select the circuit you wish to activate.

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

The user is able to delete a si ng le c irc ui t — a subsequent prompt will ask for the circuit name. The use r may als o delete all circu its — this would be recommended if an SCM is to be moved to a new node.

All the circuits with Source or Destination ports on a specific module 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 contains more circuits than one screen can displa y .

To display all of the circuits with a Source Port or a Destination Port on a part icular 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 application module, use P. The user indicates a specific module first by its shelf/slot location and is then asked to select a port from a l i st of options.

below.

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 Circuit Manager database.

X Exit to

Adding Circuits

Main Menu

. Leaves the Circuit Manager and return s to the

To add a new circuit, select option

Menu

:

[127.127.127.67] [0,1] SCM > a

The Add Circuit menu is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-3:

Used when the database contains more circuits than one screen can displa y .

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

Cloning New Circuits ”

Main Menu

Verilink SCM 5-5

.

from the

A

“Editing and

.

Circuit Manager

Figure 5-3 Add Circuit Menu

-- ADD CIRCUIT MENU [0,1] SCM Firmware 1.20b --

-- ADD CIRCUIT MENU [0,1] SCM Firmware 1.20b ---- ADD CIRCUIT MENU [0,1] SCM Firmware 1.20b --

N) name: -- M) mode: --

N) name: -- M) mode: -- N) name: -- M) mode: --

SP) src port: [-,-] undefined DP) dst port: [-,-] undefined

SP) src port: [-,-] undefined DP) dst port: [-,-] undefinedSP) src port: [-,-] undefined DP) dst port: [-,-] undefined

--port rate selection-- --port rate selection--

--port rate selection-- --port rate selection-- --port rate selection-- --port rate selection- ( undefined port ) ( undefined port )

( undefined port ) ( undefined port )

( undefined port ) ( undefined port ) ( undefined port ) ( undefined port ) ( undefined port ) ( undefined port )

( undefined port ) ( undefined port )

( undefined port ) ( undefined port ) ( undefined port ) ( undefined port ) ( undefined port ) ( undefined port )

( undefined port ) ( undefined port )

( undefined port ) ( undefined port ) ( undefined port ) ( undefined port ) ( undefined port ) ( undefined port )

( undefined port ) ( undefined port )

( undefined port ) ( undefined port ) ( undefined port ) ( undefined port )

bus: AUT ->-->>->> Circuit Inactive <<-<<--<-

bus: AUT ->-->>->> Circuit Inactive <<-<<--<- bus: AUT ->-->>->> Circuit Inactive <<-<<--<-

Commands and

The parameters on the

Add Circuit Menu

are listed in Table 5-3:

Parameters

Table 5-3 Add Circuit Menu Commands

Key Description Range Note

N Name: User defi ned al ph a -numeric

label for circ uit.

M Mode: Data at 56K or 64K or Voice. Voice is used to support

SP Source Port: port from which circuit

originates. A specific port on an application module currently installed in the node.

12 character maxim um . Used as an entry key for

call supervision sig nalling on T1 circuit s .

For data, select 56K only when a T1 circuit uses AMI line coding. Use 64K for B8ZS T1 circuits or M1-3 circuits.

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

future edits of this circuit. If Voice is selected, the

circuit will convey the A and B signalling bits used to establish and supervise calls.

If data, select bandwidth usage per timeslot—56K or 64K. Actual data rate becomes 56K or 64K multiplied by the number of DS0s selected.

Source port may be a network port or a data port. Circuit s must use (at least) one network port.

DP Destination port: po rt at wh ich c ircuit

terminates. A specific port on an application module currently installed in the node.

SM Source Mapping: timeslots to use at

the Source Port. For T1 ports these are level zero (DS0 ) timeslots at voic e, 56K or 64K each.

Note: applies to QUAD T1 only.

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Shelf number/slot number separated by a comma (1,8) then a port of the module 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 or 1-4.

Destination port may be a network port or a data port. Circuit s must use (at least) one network port.

1-24 for T1 ports.

Circuit Manag er

Key Description Range Note

ST Source Mapping: timeslots to use at

the Source Port. For T3 ports these are level 1 (DS1) timeslots — at T1 rate each.

Note: applies to M1-3 only.

DM Destination Mapping: timeslots to use

at the Destination Port. For T1 ports these are level zero (DS0) timesl ots at 56K or 64K each.

Note: applies to QUAD T1 only.

DT Destination Mapping: timeslots to use

at the Destination Port. For T3 ports these are level 1 (DS1) timeslots — at T1 rate each.

Note: applies to M1-3 only.

S Setup: used to start a f ully-con figured

circuit. All parameters above should be entered first before setup is invoked.

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

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

1-28 for T3 ports.

1-24 for T1 ports.

1-28 for T3 ports.

After a brief pause the menu is redisplayed with the status of the circuit shown.

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

X Exit: return to Circuit Manager Menu. If the Add Circuit Menu is

exited before completi ng a circuit, the incomplete circuit is lost.

When building circuits, you may need to separately acti vate the circuit by selecting the command:

Circuit Manager Menu

.

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

[127.127.127.67] [0,1] SCM > e

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

Edit Circuit Menu

The specified circuit:

appears with the configuration of the

I) activate circuit

Circuit Manager Menu

from the

:

Verilink SCM 5-7

Circuit Manager

Figure 5-4 Edit Circuit Menu

-- EDIT CIRCUIT MENU [0,1] SCM Firmware 1.20b --

-- EDIT CIRCUIT MENU [0,1] SCM Firmware 1.20b -- -- EDIT CIRCUIT MENU [0,1] SCM Firmware 1.20b --

N) name: m1 M) mode: 64k

N) name: m1 M) mode: 64k N) name: m1 M) mode: 64k

SP) src port: [0,12] QUAD net1 DP) dst port: [0,10] QUAD dat1

SP) src port: [0,12] QUAD net1 DP) dst port: [0,10] QUAD dat1SP) src port: [0,12] QUAD net1 DP) dst port: [0,10] QUAD dat1 SM) -- DS0 map selection -- -- port data rate --

SM) -- DS0 map selection -- -- port data rate --

SM) -- DS0 map selection -- -- port data rate --SM) -- DS0 map selection -- -- port data rate - 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08

.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. [ 64k * 8 = 512 kbps ]

.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. [ 64k * 8 = 512 kbps ] .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. [ 64k * 8 = 512 kbps ]

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

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

bus: AUT ->-->>->> Running on Bus A.1 <<-<<--<-

bus: AUT ->-->>->> Running on Bus A.1 <<-<<--<- bus: AUT ->-->>->> Running on Bus A.1 <<-<<--<-

The options in the

Changing Name Clones New Circuit

When a circuit name is modified, it is the 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 with similar characteristics.

The editing process is exactly like initially configuring a circuit. You may change the name of a circuit by typing the command option N from the editing.

A prompt appears:

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

Select

Figure 5-5 Edit Circuit Menu

-- EDIT CIRCUIT MENU [0,1] SCM Firmware 1.20b --

-- EDIT CIRCUIT MENU [0,1] SCM Firmware 1.20b ---- EDIT CIRCUIT MENU [0,1] SCM Firmware 1.20b --

Edit Circuit Menu

are described in Table 5-3.

for the circuit selected for

[127.127.127.67] [0,1] SCM > n

Enter circuit name ( 12 char maximum ) > m2

DP) QUAD dat2

and the screen in Figure 5-5 appears.

N) name: m2 M) mode: 64k

N) name: m2 M) mode: 64k N) name: m2 M) mode: 64k

SP) src port: [0,12] QUAD net2 DP) dst port: [0,10] QUAD dat2

SP) src port: [0,12] QUAD net2 DP) dst port: [0,10] QUAD dat2SP) src port: [0,12] QUAD net2 DP) dst port: [0,10] QUAD dat2 SM) -- DS0 map selection -- -- port data rate --

SM) -- DS0 map selection -- -- port data rate --

SM) -- DS0 map selection -- -- port data rate --SM) -- DS0 map selection -- -- port data rate - 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08

.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. [ 64k * 8 = 512 kbps ]

.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. [ 64k * 8 = 512 kbps ] .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. [ 64k * 8 = 512 kbps ]

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

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

bus: AUT

bus: AUT bus: AUT

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Circuit Manag er

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:

[127.127.127.67] [0,1] SCM > s

A confirmation message displays:

Successful circuit build

Now exit from the

Manager Menu

:

Edit Circuit

Menu

to return to the

Circuit

[127.127.127.67] [0,1] SCM > x

Figure 5-6 Circuit Manager Top Menu Showing Second Circuit Added

-- CIRCUIT MANAGER MENU [0,1] SCM Firmware 1.20b --

-- CIRCUIT MANAGER MENU [0,1] SCM Firmware 1.20b ---- CIRCUIT MANAGER MENU [0,1] SCM Firmware 1.20b --

Page : 1

Page : 1 Page : 1 Total: 5 circuits

Total: 5 circuits

Total: 5 circuits Total: 5 circuits

Name Type Mode Prio Source Port Dest Port Bus Status

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

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

------------ ---- ---- ---- ---------------- ---------------- --- ------------------ ---- ---- ---- ---------------- ---------------- --- -----m1 perm 64k norm [0,12] QUAD net1 [0,10] QUAD dat1 AUT Active

m1 perm 64k norm [0,12] QUAD net1 [0,10] QUAD dat1 AUT Active

m1 perm 64k norm [0,12] QUAD net1 [0,10] QUAD dat1 AUT Activem1 perm 64k norm [0,12] QUAD net1 [0,10] QUAD dat1 AUT Active m2 perm 64k norm [0,12] QUAD net2 [0,10] QUAD dat2 AUT Active

m2 perm 64k norm [0,12] QUAD net2 [0,10] QUAD dat2 AUT Active

m2 perm 64k norm [0,12] QUAD net2 [0,10] QUAD dat2 AUT Activem2 perm 64k norm [0,12] QUAD net2 [0,10] QUAD dat2 AUT Active

A) add circuit L) search circuit

A) add circuit L) search circuit A) add circuit L) search circuit D) delete circuit E) edit circuit

D) delete circuit E) edit circuit

D) delete circuit E) edit circuit D) delete circuit E) edit circuit

P) prev page I) activate circuit

P) prev page I) activate circuit P) prev page I) activate circuit N) next page R) deactivate circuit

N) next page R) deactivate circuit

N) next page R) deactivate circuit N) next page R) deactivate circuit

X) exit this menu

X) exit this menu X) exit this menu

A [127.127.127.67] [0,1] SCM >

A [127.127.127.67] [0,1] SCM >A [127.127.127.67] [0,1] SCM >

Circuit Manager Menu

The

now shows the two circuits, including

the one just cloned.

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Circuit Manager

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Chapter

6

Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware

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

A major feature of the AS3000 architecture is the capability to update an AS3000 application module by downloading firmware upgrades to the module’s flash RAM. This method may be used to upgrade an SCM module or the application modules that the SCM manages.

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

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

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

• Targeted Download: uses FTP to t ransf er file s to RAM d isk and then retransmission to a specific card.

The download process is illustrated in Figure 6-1.

Verilink SCM 6-1

Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware

Figure 6-1 Firmware dowload s

Partitions

PartitionsPartitions

RAM

RAM RAM disk

disk

diskdisk

SCM

SCMSCM

Local

Local Local

Download

DownloadDownload

FTP

FTPFTP

Node

Manager

File to be

File to be File to be downloaded

downloaded

downloadeddownloaded

AAAA

BBBB

Broadcast Download

Broadcast DownloadBroadcast Download

BBBB

Targeted Download

Targeted DownloadTargeted Download

AAAA BBBB

AAAA

BBBB

Remote Download

Remote DownloadRemote Download

AAAA BBBB

SCM

SCMSCM

AAAA BBBB

AAAA

BBBB

SCM

SCMSCM

AAAA

BBBB

NOTE:

Alarms must be shut off while downloading to application modules.

Using the Administration Menu in Downloads

Access the

Main Menu

Select command option:

A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM > o

The SCM

SCM Controller Administration Menu

.

O) administration

Controller Administration Menu

from the SCM

:

appears:

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Figure 6-2 Administration Menu

-- SCM CONTROLLER ADMINISTRATION MENU --

-- SCM CONTROLLER ADMINISTRATION MENU ---- SCM CONTROLLER ADMINISTRATION MENU --

Date/Time/Zone: 09-03-00 05:54:50

Date/Time/Zone: 09-03-00 05:54:50Date/Time/Zone: 09-03-00 05:54:50 Node address: [0.0.0.25]

Node address: [0.0.0.25]

Node address: [0.0.0.25]Node address: [0.0.0.25] Node id: 15

Node id: 15

Node id: 15Node id: 15 Site name: site10

Site name: site10

Site name: site10Site name: site10 System uptime: 27:47:11

System uptime: 27:47:11

System uptime: 27:47:11System uptime: 27:47:11

--- NODE ADMINISTRATION ---

--- NODE ADMINISTRATION --- --- NODE ADMINISTRATION ---

H) set shelf type Z) set time zone

H) set shelf type Z) set time zoneH) set shelf type Z) set time zone T) set time D) set date

T) set time D) set date

T) set time D) set dateT) set time D) set date B) download firmware Y) switch over once

B) download firmware Y) switch over once

B) download firmware Y) switch over onceB) download firmware Y) switch over once W) write file to flash O) switch over permanent

W) write file to flash O) switch over permanent

W) write file to flash O) switch over permanentW) write file to flash O) switch over permanent 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 A) set node address R) reset card

A) set node address R) reset card

A) set node address R) reset cardA) set node address R) reset card I) change site name E) change node id

I) change site name E) change node id

I) change site name E) change node idI) change site name E) change node id N) TCP/IP parameters P) change password

N) TCP/IP parameters P) change password

N) TCP/IP parameters P) change passwordN) TCP/IP parameters P) change password M) modem parameters S) node selection

M) modem parameters S) node selection

M) modem parameters S) node selectionM) modem parameters S) node selection K) show shelf sync_master F) partition copy (B => A)

K) show shelf sync_master F) partition copy (B => A)

K) show shelf sync_master F) partition copy (B => A)K) show shelf sync_master F) partition copy (B => A) X) exit this menu

X) exit this menu

X) exit this menuX) exit this menu

Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware

Different Command Options

A [0.0.0.25] [0,1] SCM >

A [0.0.0.25] [0,1] SCM >A [0.0.0.25] [0,1] SCM >

Administration Menu

specific to the local or the remote node. For example, the SCM menu shown above is specific to the local node. The SCM menu shown in Figure 6-3 is specific to the remote node.

options are module-specific, and also

Verilink SCM 6-3

Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware

Figure 6-3 Administration Menu for a Remote Node

-- SCM CONTROLLER ADMINISTRATION MENU --

-- SCM CONTROLLER ADMINISTRATION MENU ---- SCM CONTROLLER ADMINISTRATION MENU --

Date/Time/Zone: 09-17-98 01:37:16

Date/Time/Zone: 09-17-98 01:37:16Date/Time/Zone: 09-17-98 01:37:16 Node address: [0.0.0.75]

Node address: [0.0.0.75]

Node address: [0.0.0.75]Node address: [0.0.0.75] Node id: 25

Node id: 25

Node id: 25Node id: 25 Site name: site10

Site name: site10

Site name: site10Site name: site10 System uptime: 28:17:55

System uptime: 28:17:55

System uptime: 28:17:55System uptime: 28:17:55

-- NODE ADMINISTRATION --

-- NODE ADMINISTRATION -- -- NODE ADMINISTRATION --

H) set shelf_type O) switch over permanent

H) set shelf_type O) switch over permanentH) set shelf_type O) switch over permanent F) firmware from local SCM Q) query firmware

F) firmware from local SCM Q) query firmware

F) firmware from local SCM Q) query firmwareF) firmware from local SCM Q) query firmware B) download firmware R) reset card

B) download firmware R) reset card

B) download firmware R) reset cardB) download firmware R) reset card L) TABS download Y) switch over once

L) TABS download Y) switch over once

L) TABS download Y) switch over onceL) TABS download Y) switch over once I) change site name P) change password

I) change site name P) change password

I) change site name P) change passwordI) change site name P) change password N) TCP/IP parameters X) exit this menu

N) TCP/IP parameters X) exit this menu

N) TCP/IP parameters X) exit this menuN) TCP/IP parameters X) exit this menu

A [0.0.0.75] [0,1] SCM >

A [0.0.0.75] [0,1] SCM >A [0.0.0.75] [0,1] SCM >

Firmware Options

Command options F, B,and L are not suppo r te d at present. Selecting any of these options will result in a message indicating that the option is not supported.

Command options on the SCM

Administration Menu

related to firmware downloads and control of firmware are shown in Table

6-1 below:

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Table 6-1 Firmware Related Commands

Command Usage

Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware

B) download firmware

F) firmware from local SCM O) switch over permanent

Q) query firmware

R) reset c ard W) write f ile to flash

Y) switch over once

L) TABS download

P) Partition copy B=>A

Upgrading SC M F irmware

Submenu used to send file from SCM RAM to non-SCM cards in node (for updating cards other than SCM). Se e section below on

“Broadcasting Firmware”

Not supported at present. Reloads firmware fr om selected bank and also sets that bank as

default power up boot partition. Test new code first before using this option.

Checks CRC values of code in flashbanks and reports OK or BAD as well as code revisions.

Restarts card without re-loading code from either flashbank. Writes new file in SCM RAM to bank B of this SCM (for updating

SCM only). Reloads firmwa re from selected flashbank but does not change

which bank is loaded at power-up. Present on remote Administration Menu, but not supported at

present. Copy firmware from partition B to partition A (10-minute process).

.

You Will Need

You Will Need to

Know

•

A Verilink SCM controller module

•

A file containing a new revisi on of SCM firmware

•

An Ethernet connection to the Ethernet transceiver supplied with the SCM module

•

A Telnet application or a terminal connection to the SCM (Craft) port

•

An FTP

NOTE:

Server

application

Most common FTP programs are CLIENTS, not SERVERS. Be sure you have an FTP server program. Such programs, distribute d as sha r e w a r e, may be found on Worl d W id e Web download sites.

•

Basic TCP/IP terminology

•

How to use FTP

•

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 SCM firmware file

OCAL

L

Verilink SCM 6-5

Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware

Before Beginning

This Upgrade

Preview

If applicable, install the FTP server program that you have selected. Copy the file containing the new SCM firmware to a known location

(path) on the computer running the FTP server application.

SCM modules may be upgraded by using the TCP/IP File Transfer Protocol (FTP) to bring a new executable into the module 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 SCM, verify that these two conditions are met:

•

The SCM is connected to a LAN segment which also has a computer with an FTP server application, or that a gateway address in the SCM network configuration makes the FTP server reachable via a router.

•

The SCM module 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 SCM Ethernet Configuration Menu the modules must be reset for the changes to take effect.

Upgrading SCM Flashbanks

Verify FTP Serv er

Access

This section details the procedure for upgrading a local SCM. The first portion of this procedure transfers the file into the SCM.

NOTE:

Copy the new firmware file to a known path on the FTP server machine. This file will often be named FLASH.QB.

Start the FTP server application. On the SCM module, exit using X until the

reached. Verify that the FTP server is reachable by using the PIN G command

When it is successful, PING will return:

If PING fails verify the TCP /I P related options. See Chapter 3,

“TheTCP/IP Configuration Menu” paying special attention to the

Ethernet IP address, Ethernet subnet mask and other Ethernet

The SCM does not check whether the flash file belongs to the SCM before downloading.

pSH+>

ping 192.94.45.242 (use the IP addre ss of your FTP server)

PING (192.94.45.242): 56 data bytes

192.94.45.242 is alive

prompt is

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Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware

options. If the address of the FTP server reflects a different network segm e n t than the SCM, al so verify that th e ga te w a y address reflects a valid router port.

Using FTP to

Transfer the File

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 SCM module by using the Get command:

get flash.qb flash.qb

NOTE:

You should see screen output like:

As with the copy command, the first instance of "flash.qb" in this command is the so urce, the file on the FTP se rver, and the second instance of "flash.qb" is the target or name under which it is to be saved in RAM on the SCM. Be sure that you do save the file as "flash.qb", regardless of its name on the FTP server.

200 PORT command success ful.

Writing the File to

Flash Memory

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 rec eived in 36 seconds ( 15 Kbytes/s)

Once the transfer is finished, end your FTP session by typing “quit”.

You will be returned to the Log in to the normal menu system by typ ing “craft”. At the shelf/slot map select:

O) administration

pSH+>

prompt.

Verilink SCM 6-7

Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware

Figure 6-4 Administration Menu

SCM CONTROLLER ADMINISTRATION MENU --

SCM CONTROLLER ADMINISTRATION MENU --SCM CONTROLLER ADMINISTRATION MENU --

Date/Time/Zone: 8-26-98 21:25:20 PST

Date/Time/Zone: 8-26-98 21:25:20 PSTDate/Time/Zone: 8-26-98 21:25:20 PST Node address: [0.0.0.2]

Node address: [0.0.0.2]

Node address: [0.0.0.2]Node address: [0.0.0.2] Node id: 122

Node id: 122

Node id: 122Node id: 122 Site name: SCM Tutorial

Site name: SCM Tutorial

Site name: SCM TutorialSite name: SCM Tutorial System uptime: 18:10:19

System uptime: 18:10:19

System uptime: 18:10:19System uptime: 18:10:19

--- NODE ADMINISTRATION ---

--- NODE ADMINISTRATION --- --- NODE ADMINISTRATION ---

H) set shelf type Z) set time zone

H) set shelf type Z) set time zoneH) set shelf type Z) set time zone T) set time D) set date

T) set time D) set date

T) set time D) set dateT) set time D) set date B) download firmware Y) switch over once

B) download firmware Y) switch over once

B) download firmware Y) switch over onceB) download firmware Y) switch over once W) write file to flash O) switch over permanent

W) write file to flash O) switch over permanent

W) write file to flash O) switch over permanentW) write file to flash O) switch over permanent 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 A) set node address R) reset card

A) set node address R) reset card

A) set node address R) reset cardA) set node address R) reset card I) change site name E) change node id

I) change site name E) change node id

I) change site name E) change node idI) change site name E) change node id N) TCP/IP parameters P) change password

N) TCP/IP parameters P) change password

N) TCP/IP parameters P) change passwordN) TCP/IP parameters P) change password M) modem parameters S) node selection

M) modem parameters S) node selection

M) modem parameters S) node selectionM) modem parameters S) node selection X) exit this menu F) partition copy (B => A)

X) exit this menu F) partition copy (B => A)

X) exit this menu F) partition copy (B => A)X) exit this menu F) partition copy (B => A) K) show shelf sync_master

K) show shelf sync_master

K) show shelf sync_masterK) show shelf sync_master

A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM >

A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM > A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM >

Copying Bank B to

Bank A

Select

W) write file to flash

to save the new file and select Yes to write to flashbank B. This process takes about five minutes. As the process completes, a message appears:

dnld_ramdisk: done

After another minute, the

Y) switch over on ce

to try your new c ode. When asked which b ank

Administration Menu

reappears. Select

to boot from, choose “B”.

Verilink suggests that you DO NOT use the

Flash Copy

command unless specifically instructed to do so by 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 SCM module unable to bo ot.

By keeping the original version of firmware intact in bank A, you can easily recover if an upgraded firmware version is later found to have a problem.

6-8 Verilink SCM

Broadcasting Firmware

If the SCM is not to be updated, but rath e r modules which it controls are to be updated, the procedure outlined above may still be used to FTP new code into the SCM. Then, instead of writing t he file to flash memory, the file will be broadcast across the shelf.

Firmware is downloaded to partition B. Partition A 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.

While using Telnet to download firmware, the Telnet session does not allow any other other tasks to be performed until the download process is completed. While using the Craft interface, other tasks may be performed while the firmware download is in progress.

Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware

Downloads to a remote node require a DS3 link between M1-3 modules. The only remote do wnl oad is to M1-3 modules.

Figure 6-5 Download Link Requirements

SCM

QUAD T1

SCM

QUAD T1

QUAD DATA

M1-3

QUAD DATA

DS3

M1-3

QUAD DATA

Verilink SCM 6-9

Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware

Table 6-2 Download Firmware Menu Options Support

SCM Download Options M1-3 QUAD DATA QUAD T1 IMUX N) ACP broadcast download B) ACP broadcast switchover S) ACP broadcast results C) card re-transmit O) switchover to bank A/B T) TABS download

TABS Download for the IMUX

supported supported supported supported supported supported supported supported supported

supported

supported supported supported

supported

NOTE:

BEFORE DOWNLOADING, turn off alarm reporting in the individual application modules.

The IMUX is the only TABS based application module in the AS3000 family of products. The download process for the IMUX requires the use of the

T) TABS download

Firmware Menu

option in the

. The messages for the TABS download differ

SCM Download

slightly from the ACP Broadcast messages. The major difference is that the TABS download allows only

broadcast downloads, not targeted downloads. All IMUX modules in the shelf are upgraded if one is upgraded. The process takes about 20 minutes per module.

Broadcast Results

Securing the Download File

ACP Broadcast Results

If the

option is used before a broadcast has been done, the information shown will apply only to the status of code in the SCM module(s).

During a download,

ACP Broadcast Results

cannot be used. Wait

for the download to finish.

ACP Broadcast Results

The

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.

You must have already transferred the file to the RAM of the SCM that is going to broadcast to the node. Follow the directions to

“Verify FTP Server Access” on page 6-6 and “Using FTP to Transfer the File” on page 6-7 before proceeding.

Next, from the SCM

Main Menu

select Administration:

[0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM > o

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Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware

The SCM command option:

Controller Administration Menu

B) download firmware

displays. Select

[0.0.0.0] [1,1] SCM > b

Figure 6-6 Download Firmware Menu

-- SCM DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE MENU --

-- SCM DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE MENU ---- SCM DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE MENU --

N) ACP broadcast download C) card re-transmit

N) ACP broadcast download C) card re-transmitN) ACP broadcast download C) card re-transmit B) ACP broadcast switchover O) switchover to bank A/B

B) ACP broadcast switchover O) switchover to bank A/B

B) ACP broadcast switchover O) switchover to bank A/BB) ACP broadcast switchover O) switchover to bank A/B S) ACP broadcast results T) TABS download

S) ACP broadcast results T) TABS download

S) ACP broadcast results T) TABS downloadS) ACP broadcast results T) TABS download

X) exit this menu

X) exit this menuX) exit this menu

A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM >

A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM > A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM >

Select N to broadcast the download image file:

[0.0.0.0] [1,1] SCM > n

Figure 6-7 SCM Download Broadcast Prompt

broadcast begin

broadcast beginbroadcast begin broadcast_sector: equip id = 0x1

broadcast_sector: equip id = 0x1

broadcast_sector: equip id = 0x1broadcast_sector: equip id = 0x1 file size = 630875

file size = 630875

file size = 630875file size = 630875 Press enter to continue

Press enter to continue

Press enter to continuePress enter to continue

NTER

After you press

E

, the broadcas t pr oc es s ta ke s pla c e as in the following example. The interface dynamically in dicates the c urrent percentage of the download that has completed. It polls all the modules in the node for potential anomalies during the download:

Figure 6-8 Download Anomalies

shelf 1 / slot 6 is being polled

shelf 1 / slot 6 is being polledshelf 1 / slot 6 is being polled 00000006:1.A 5% complete

00000006:1.A 5% complete

00000006:1.A 5% complete00000006:1.A 5% complete shelf 1 / slot 6 is being polled

shelf 1 / slot 6 is being polled

shelf 1 / slot 6 is being polledshelf 1 / slot 6 is being polled ...

...

......

00000006:1.A 95% complete

00000006:1.A 95% complete00000006:1.A 95% complete shelf 1 / slot 6 is being polled

shelf 1 / slot 6 is being polled

shelf 1 / slot 6 is being polledshelf 1 / slot 6 is being polled 00000006:1.A 100% complete

00000006:1.A 100% complete

00000006:1.A 100% complete00000006:1.A 100% complete shelf 1 / slot 6 is being polled

shelf 1 / slot 6 is being polled

shelf 1 / slot 6 is being polledshelf 1 / slot 6 is being polled file checksum = 57398768

file checksum = 57398768

file checksum = 57398768file checksum = 57398768 broadcast done

broadcast done

broadcast donebroadcast done [12.13.14.15] [1,1] SCM >

[12.13.14.15] [1,1] SCM >

[12.13.14.15] [1,1] SCM > [12.13.14.15] [1,1] SCM >

NTER

E

Press

to continue.

Verilink SCM 6-11

Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware

NOTE:

The broadcast may take so long that the Craft interface will time out and log you out. The polling status messages will still appear. If that happens, reenter the Craft interface and get back to the Download Firmware Menu as descr ibed above.

When you press reappears:

Figure 6-9 SCM Download Firmware Menu

-- SCM DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE MENU --

-- SCM DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE MENU ---- SCM DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE MENU --

N) ACP broadcast download C) card re-transmit

N) ACP broadcast download C) card re-transmitN) ACP broadcast download C) card re-transmit B) ACP broadcast switchover O) switchover to bank A/B

B) ACP broadcast switchover O) switchover to bank A/B

B) ACP broadcast switchover O) switchover to bank A/BB) ACP broadcast switchover O) switchover to bank A/B S) ACP broadcast results T) TABS download

S) ACP broadcast results T) TABS download

S) ACP broadcast results T) TABS downloadS) ACP broadcast results T) TABS download

X) exit this menu

X) exit this menuX) exit this menu

A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM >

A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM > A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM >

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.

NTER

E

, the SCM

Download Firmware Menu

—in the

Download Firmware

Select the command option for ACP Broadcast Results:

A [0.0.0.2] [1,1] SCM > s

You are prompted:

total number of Q card type in this node 1 [1,2], Flash has a good image.

Press Enter to continue

The results for the SCM Craft interface query are displayed:

Figure 6-10 SCM Broadcast Result

Press Enter to continue

Press Enter to continuePress Enter to continue <- 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 - Q - - - - - - - - - - -

1 - Q - - - - - - - - - - -

1 - Q - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - Q - - - - - - - - - - 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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

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

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

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

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

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

KEY:Y=Good, N=Bad

KEY:Y=Good, N=BadKEY:Y=Good, N=Bad

6-12 Verilink SCM

Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware

Card Retransmit

Press

to display the

NTER

E

If an ACP module did not receive a good load, the

SCM Download Firmware Menu

Card Re-transmit

.

function may be us e d to s pe cifically targe t QU AD DATA modules. For modules other than the QUAD DATA module, targeted download can be done by changing the logical position to the administration of the module to be downloaded and use the

Download from firmware from near end SCM

Each time

Card Retransmit

is used on a module, it will force a

option.

F)

download to tha t module, even if a ret r an s m i t to that module has already been requeste d.

When using the

Card Retransmit

option to resend to a number of modules, avoid entering a command string longer than 128 characters. Any inp ut after the 128th character will be lost.

When all modules targeted by the been downloaded, a message

Card Retransmit

option have

All Targeted Downloads Complete

appears.

Card Retransmit

The

option is not supported for the M1-3 or QUAD T1 modules. Downloads may be done to these modules using option F on the individual module’s

Administration Menu

with a

direct Craft connection to the desired module.

Switching over to the New Firmware

SCM Card

Retransmit

SCM

QUAD T1

M1-3

QUAD T1

Application Admin. Menu

“F” option

QUAD DATA

Targeted downloads take about four minutes each and are performed sequentially. If more than three modules are targeted the Craft interface may time out and logoff the user.

Try the new firmware by using the option

NOTE:

.

When switching over to the new firmware version, there is a

B) ACP broadcast switchover

slight chance of failure to switch in one or a few modules. Check that the switch-over is actually complete. If not, try again.

Verilink SCM 6-13

Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware

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 sw itch over before the download ha s completed. The mo dule may be left inope rative.

NOTE:

Only modules using the SCM Braodcast reques t will switch over using this feat ure. Modules downloa ded by target download may not be switched over using the option

switchover to bank A/B

.

O)

Alternatively, you may navigate to a specific module and reset it individually.

From the

Main Menu

, select the module you wish to restart (in this example, a QUAD T1 module which received the firmware download):

[0.0.0.0] [1,1] SCM > s

You are prompted:

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

Select the option for node administration:

O

[0.0.0.2] [1,4] QUAD T1 > o

QUAD T1 Administra ti on Menu

The

appears:

Figure 6-11 QUAD T1 Administration Menu

-- SCM CONTROLLER ADMINISTRATION MENU --

-- SCM CONTROLLER ADMINISTRATION MENU ---- SCM CONTROLLER ADMINISTRATION MENU --

Date/Time/Zone: 09-17-98 01:58:14

Date/Time/Zone: 09-17-98 01:58:14Date/Time/Zone: 09-17-98 01:58:14 Node address: [0.0.0.2]

Node address: [0.0.0.2]

Node address: [0.0.0.2]Node address: [0.0.0.2] Node id: 15

Node id: 15

Node id: 15Node id: 15 Site name: site10

Site name: site10

Site name: site10Site name: site10 System uptime: 00:09:16

System uptime: 00:09:16

System uptime: 00:09:16System uptime: 00:09:16

-- QUAD T1 -- CARD ADMINISTRATION -- [00,04] --

-- QUAD T1 -- CARD ADMINISTRATION -- [00,04] -- -- QUAD T1 -- CARD ADMINISTRATION -- [00,04] --

O) switch over permanent

O) switch over permanentO) switch over permanent Q) query firmware

Q) query firmware

Q) query firmwareQ) query firmware R) reset card

R) reset card

R) reset cardR) reset card X) exit this menu

X) exit this menu

X) exit this menuX) exit this menu

A [0.0.0.2] [0,4] QUAD T1 >

A [0.0.0.2] [0,4] QUAD T1 >A [0.0.0.2] [0,4] QUAD T1 >

From the option for:

QUAD T1 Administration Menu

Y) switch over once

, select the command

6-14 Verilink SCM

Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware

[1,4] QUAD T1 > y

At the prompt select the partition:

Select image to switch to? 1) A 2) B > 2

Download Notes

Confirming the Firmware Upgrade

NOTE:

The firmware is always downloaded to the partition B.

The module reboots from the selected partition.

QUAD DATA module: after downloading and switching over, you must wait at least two minutes bef o re restarting the module.

IMUX: occassionally it happens that after a successful download and automatic switcho v er a clear alarm message is missed resulting in an alarm indication where none exists. Clear the alarm manually in this case.

A way to confirm the success of a firmware download is to use the

Administration Menu

option

Q) query firmware

.

Type the command:

[0.0.0.0] [1,4] QUAD T1 > q

The Query Firmware Report displays:

Figure 6-12 Administration Menu Query Firmware Report

Executing from partition: B

Executing from partition: BExecuting from partition: B Partition B ver 2.12 Status: Ok

Partition B ver 2.12 Status: Ok

Partition B ver 2.12 Status: OkPartition B ver 2.12 Status: Ok Partition A ver 1.94 Status: Ok

Partition A ver 1.94 Status: Ok

Partition A ver 1.94 Status: OkPartition A ver 1.94 Status: Ok Partition RAM ver 2.12 Status: Ok

Partition RAM ver 2.12 Status: Ok

Partition RAM ver 2.12 Status: OkPartition RAM ver 2.12 Status: Ok Press enter to continue

Press enter to continue

Press enter to continue Press enter to continue [0.0.0.2] [1,4] QUAD T1 >

[0.0.0.2] [1,4] QUAD T1 >

[0.0.0.2] [1,4] QUAD T1 > [0.0.0.2] [1,4] QUAD T1 >

Verilink SCM 6-15

Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware

6-16 Verilink SCM

Index

A

ACP Broadcast Result ACP broadcast switchover Activate Circuit Add Circuit Adding Circuits

Commands and Parameters Menu Commands

Administration Menu Administration Menu Commands Administration Menu for a Remote Node Advanced Programmable Architecture Alarm Handling Alarms All Targeted Downloads Complete Applications AS3000 Circuit Build Rules Automatic Discovery and Restoral

5-5

3-12

1-1

6-12

6-13

5-5 5-5

5-6

4-1

4-3

6-4

1-4

5-3

6-13

5-1

1-2

B

broadcast across the shelf Broadcasting Firmware

6-9

C

Card Retransmit Central Circuit Manager concept changes to the SCM Ethernet configuration Circuit Manager Circuit Manager Cautions Circuit Manager Menu Circuit Manager Menu Commands Circuit Manager Top Menu Showing Second

Circuit Added Command Line Prompt Configuration Confirming the Firmware Upgrade connecting directly to other modules Copying Bank B to Bank A Craft Interface

6-10

5-1

5-3

5-5

5-9

3-7

3-9

6-15

5-1

6-8

1-6

D

Deactivate Circuit default password Delete Circuit Diagnostics Displaying Passwords dnload ram_disk done Download Broadcast Prompt

5-5

3-2, 3-4

5-5

3-10

4-10

6-8

6-11

6-6

download firmware Download Firmware Menu download to partition B Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware

6-11

6-11, 6-12

6-15

E

Edit Circuit Editing and Cloning New Circuits Environmental Specifications Ethernet and SLIP Parameters Ethernet IP address Ethernet subnet mask Ethernet trap addresses Ethernet type

5-5

5-7 1-8 4-12

4-13

4-14

F

Features Firmware Options Firmware Related Commands Firmware Variations FLASH.QB. FTP Server

1-2

6-4

6-5

3-1

6-6

6-5

G

gateway IP address get flash.qb

6-7

4-13

L

1-5

LEDs

M

Main Menu Main Menu Options Management Ports Manufacturing Info Max Rate of Temperature Change MIBs Module Configuration Updates Module Key Modules Supported Module-Specific Menus Moving an SCM

3-5

3-8

1-5

3-15

1-8

5-3

3-6

5-1

3-15

5-1

N

Network Configuration Menu Network Node Management NIM 3000 NO CIRCUIT FOUND IN DATABASE

1-5

4-12

1-2

5-4

6-1

Verilink SCM Index

-1

Node Management Menu nodemaster Non-operating Environmental Specs

1-2

4-5

1-8

O

Operating Environmental Specs

1-9

P

Password Levels Performance and Status

6-6

PING Previous Page

4-10

3-11

5-5

Q

QUAD T1 Controller Administration Menu QUAD T1 to IMUX Circuits query firmware Query Firmware Report

6-15

5-2

6-15

R

REACHED THE END OF THE LIST

5-4

S

SCM Craft Interface SCM Front Mod u l e SCM Main Menu Search Circuit Select image to switch to? Selecting an Element sendto

new socket sendto fail

Setting Up a Cloned Circuit Setting up a Cloned Circuit Shelf Symbols slip ip address SLIP subnet mask SLIP trap addresses SNMP Clients SNMP read community string SNMP write community string Starting a Session Storage Temperature Range switch over once

3-1

1-4

3-4

5-5

6-15

3-7

4-13

5-9 5-9

3-6

4-13

4-14

1-7

4-14

3-1

1-8

6-14

Verilink Vendor Number

1-8

W

write file to flash Writing the File to Flash Memory

6-8

6-7

T

TABS Download for the IMUX TCP/IP Configuration

4-11

U

Upgrading SCM Firmware Upgrading SCM Flash Banks Using Passwords Using passwords Using Telnet

4-9

3-2

6-5

V

Verify FTP Server Access

Index-2

6-6

6-10

6-6

Verilink SCM

September 1999 P/N 880-503300-001-C1

VERILINK CORPORATION 127 JETPLEX CIRCLE, MADISON, ALABAMA 35758 TEL: (800) 837-4546

Verilink SCM User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

About this Manual

SCM Overview

Applications

Network Node Management

Features Summary

Features Detail

Automatic Discovery and Restoral

SCM as a Gateway

Circuit Manager Database

Shelf Compatibility

Advanced Programmable Architecture

Advanced Communication Protocol

System Hardware

SCM Front Module

NIM 3000 Network Interface Module

Craft Interface

Craft Interface Port

SNMP Clients

Verilink Enterprise MIBs

Verilink Vendor Number

Environmental Specifications

Related Verilink Documents

Installation

Craft Interface

Administration Menu

SCM Quick Set-Up

Configuring Local Modules

Circuit Build

Remote Configuration

Enable Alarms

Accessing Remote Nodes

Use SCM Craft Interface

Craft Interface

Firmware Variations

Starting a Session

Using Telnet

The Main Menu

Menu Heading

Shelf/Slot Map

Module Key

Command Line Prompt

Selecting a Module

Main Menu Options

Administration

Configuration

Diagnostics

Performance and Status

Alarms

Circuit Manager

Manufacturing Info

Module-Specific Menus

Administration Menu

Selecting the Administration Menu

Accessing Nodes

Setup Requirements

Node Management Menu

Deleting Nodes

Set Shelf Type

Using Passwords

Password Levels

Displaying Passwords

Changing Passwords

TheTCP/IP Configuration Menu

Ethernet and SLIP Parameters

Configuring Modem Parameters

Setting Time and Date

Exiting the Administration Menu

Circuit Manager

Cautions

Modules Supported for Building Circuits

Rules

Circuit Manager Functions

Alarm Handling

Module Configuration Updates

Circuit Manager Menu