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Secure Router 3120 Installation Guide ATTENTION Clicking on a PDF hyperlink takes you to the appropriate page. If necessary, scroll up or down the page to see the beginning of the referenced section. NN47260-300 (321996-B)
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In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, Nortel Networks reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. Nortel Networks does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
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International Regulatory Statements of Conformity This is to certify that the Nortel Secure Router 3120 Series products are evaluated to the international regulatory standards for electromagnetic compliance (EMC) and safety and was found to have met the requirements for the following international standards: •...
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CE marking statement (Europe only) EN 55022 statement This is to certify that the Nortel Secure Router 3120 series products are shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC. Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55022 Class A (CISPR 22).
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Observe the Regulatory Marking label on the back or bottom of each switch for specific certification information pertaining to this model. Each model in the Nortel Secure Router 3120 Series is approved for shipment to/usage in Korea and is labeled as such, with all appropriate text and the appropriate MIC reference number.
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Getting help over the phone from a Nortel Solutions Center If you do not find the information you require on the Nortel Technical Support web site, and have a Nortel support contract, you can also get help over the phone from a Nortel Solutions Center.
Site Safety 20 Power Requirements 20 Network Connection 21 Equipment Rack 21 Tools and Materials 22 Unpacking the Secure Router 3120 23 Mounting the Secure Router 3120 24 Surface Mount 24 Rack Mount 24 Secure Router 3120 Power 26 DC Power 26...
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Serial/PPP Bundle 60 Serial/Cisco-compatible HDLC Bundle 61 Routing Configuration 61 Compact Flash Configuration 63 Saving Configurations 64 TROUBLESHOOTING Alarms and Secure Router 3120 Status 65 WAN Statistics 66 Power Supply Alarms 66 Network Tests 66 Ping Test 67 T1 Tests 67...
ABOUT THIS GUIDE This chapter provides information about the intended audience for this Nortel Secure Router 3120 guide, how this guide is organized, typographical conventions, the use of notices, and related documentation. This guide is designed for network managers and technicians who are responsible for the installation and administration of networking equipment in Telco and service provider environments.
14 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Chapter Description "CONFIGURATION" (page 43) describes powering on the Secure Router 3120, initial configuration, logging in, factory defaults, and changing the default password. "TROUBLESHOOTING" (page 65) provides information about network indicators, tests, and general troubleshooting tips. A summary of common problems and solutions is also included.
This section describes front and back-panel components of the Secure Router 3120. Additional information is also provided about external cables, wiring, and connection points. The Secure Router 3120 comes with single and dual AC, single DC and dual DC, and single AC/single DC power options. Front Panel...
Summary alarm. Indicates a hardware problem (power failure, fan failure, etc.) Power LED Green indicates the Secure Router 3120 has power. Off indicates the Secure Router 3120 is not powered. Back Panel The 3120 rear provides connections for power. There are no maintenance access requirements for the rear panel.
Site location is important for the proper operation of Secure Router 3120s. Place the unit in a clean, dry environment with adequate air circulation. Allow two to three feet additional clearance around the Secure Router 3120 for access to the cable connectors on the front and rear panels.
Make sure that the site is safe from hazards such as damp or wet floors, improper or missing circuit breakers, poor grounds, etc. • Use two people to lift the Secure Router 3120 chassis when installing the chassis in an equipment rack. •...
The following additional items may be required to install these Secure Router 3120s in your operating environment. This is dependent on Secure Router 3120 configuration and how the Secure Router 3120 will be managed. Cables The following cables may be required for operation of these Secure Router 3120s in your environment.
• Surface-mount package (four self-adhering rubber feet) • Nortel Secure Router CD-ROM Inspect the Secure Router 3120 for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If you discover damage or missing items, contact Nortel Technical Support. Secure Router 3120 Installation Guide NN47260-300 02.01 Standard...
Surface Mount Place the Secure Router 3120 on a clean, flat, and stable surface with a minimum available footprint of 12 by 19 inches (30.48 or 48.26 cm). Allow sufficient room at the front, rear, and side of the unit for interface cabling, power cord clearance, and adequate ventilation.
Note 1: For problem-free operation, the equipment rack should be located in an area with sufficient clearance for cabling and adequate ventilation. Note 2: Attach the mounting brackets to the Secure Router 3120 before securing the Secure Router 3120 to the rack. To attach the mounting brackets:...
—End— Secure Router 3120 Power The Nortel 3120 supports single AC, dual AC, single DC, dual DC or AC/DC power, depending on the ordered configuration. These Secure Router 3120s accept external power from single AC, dual AC, single DC, dual DC, or single AC/single DC sources.
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Before connecting cables or performing maintenance on a Secure Router 3120, always wear an ESD-preventative wrist strap. Connect the banana plug to the ESD ground connector on the Secure Router 3120 chassis. Make sure that the wrist strap makes contact with your skin. CAUTION...
6-32 nut with a captive external star washer. Attach the other end of the ground wire to a proper earth ground. —End— AC Power This section describes how to connect AC power to a Secure Router 3120. Secure Router 3120 Installation Guide NN47260-300 02.01 Standard 9.2 10 January 2007...
Action Insert the female end of an appropriately rated AC power cord in the AC receptacle on the back panel of the Secure Router 3120. Connecting the AC Power Cord Insert the male end of the power cord in a nearby standard 110/220 VAC power outlet.
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Two hook and loop (Velcro) adhesive mounting pads • Two Velcro straps for securing coiled cables If this is a new Secure Router 3120 installation, first mount the Secure Router 3120 in an equipment rack. Follow the procedures outlined previously in this installation guide.
External Alarms 31 Secure Router 3120 power is now controlled by the external AC source(s). —End— External Alarms This section describes how to connect external alarm devices to a Secure Router 3120. The alarm contacts provide a normally closed relay contact.
WARNING Make sure there are no exposed wires. —End— Connecting to the Network This section describes how to connect the Secure Router 3120 to various network interfaces. Follow the procedure for the interface appropriate for your network facility environment. CAUTION Before connecting cables or performing maintenance on a Secure Router 3120, always wear an ESD-preventative wrist strap.
Connecting to the Network 33 Connecting Network Cables —End— Serial Interface The Serial module on the front panel of the Secure Router 3120 provides two or four ports for connecting to Serial interfaces. The port connectors can support the following cable interfaces: •...
To connect to a Serial interface: Step Action On the front panel of the Secure Router 3120 Serial module, insert the serial cable connector into the Serial port (DTE or DCE). Make sure that the cable connector is firmly attached and screwed in the port.
A terminal (VT-100 or equivalent) or workstation with terminal emulation software, or any ASCII terminal, can be used for the operator console. Connect the console to the Secure Router 3120 with an RJ-45 cable with switched ends. To assemble and connect the console cable:...
The next step is to connect the network cables. —End— Remote Access The Secure Router 3120 and a terminal can be connected to modems and phone lines for remote access. (Use a null-modem cable at the Secure Router 3120 to establish a modem connection.) This configuration allows you to dial into the Secure Router 3120 from a remote location.
Router 3120 from booting up properly. Nortel recommends that the user configures the modem for quiet (non-verbose) mode when it is connected to the Secure Router 3120 Console port. Remotely Accessing a Secure Router 3120 Note: Make sure to use the Console port on the front panel of the 3120 for remote access and management.
Note: This command has to be executed in the active telnet session and is not saved after the telnet session is terminated. Connecting a Modem The following figure shows how to connect a modem to the Nortel router. Connecting a Modem Follow this procedure to connect the SR3120 to a modem.
( | ). —End— The fans start, the LEDs cycle, and the Secure Router 3120 performs a self test. At the successful conclusion of the self-test sequence, the Link Status LEDs turn red, and then green. The Power LED illuminates green. Other status LEDs will be in various states.
44 CONFIGURATION If you are connected to the Secure Router 3120 with a modem, verify that the modem is configured correctly. See "Remote Access" (page 36) information about modem configuration parameters. Note: For Telnet access, after three failed login attempts, the Telnet session terminates.
To avoid Ethernet mismatch problems, the Secure Router 3120 and the network device to which it is attached should both be configured identically for speed and duplex mode. For example, if the Secure Router 3120 is configured for auto-negotiation and the far end is configured manually, the Secure Router 3120 detects the speed, but defaults to half-duplex mode.
SAbob. Secure Router 3120 Host Name Use the configure hostname command to assign a host name to the Secure Router 3120. Once assigned, the host name becomes the command line interface (CLI) prompt name. To configure the host name:...
Changing Login Parameters 47 —End— In the above example, the new host name for the Secure Router 3120 is Fremont. The CLI prompt changes to Fremont, accordingly. example: Fremont/configure> Date and Time Date and time are set using the date, time and utc commands.
0-10 characters example: SR/configure> user name John level 2 The Secure Router 3120 prompts you to enter a new password. Enter the new password. The Secure Router 3120 prompts you to re-enter the new password. Re-enter the new password.
Secure Router 3120. This message will not impact operation, and it should be ignored. • Delete the system.cfg file. Then reboot the Secure Router 3120 to revert to the factory default settings. • Rename the system.cfg file.
Default Serial Interface mode The Serial module of the Nortel 3120 is factory-enabled to operate in V.35 mode. While operating in the default V.35 mode, you can complete all Secure Router 3120 configuration without rebooting. Upgrading Secure Router Software Note: With Release 9.2 software, Telnet and the Web UI are both...
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Step Action Download the appropriate software image (.Z) and boot image (.bin) files from the Nortel Support page place them on a server that is running a TFTP daemon. Ensure that network connectivity exists between the Secure Router being upgraded and the TFTP server holding the new file. You can ping the server from the Secure Router to prove connectivity.
Layer 2, Layer 3, CLI, and SNMP software for the chassis processor and interface modules (Layer 1). When power is applied to the Secure Router 3120, the boot ROM checks for a flag to see if it needs to load from the primary or secondary boot partitions.
54 CONFIGURATION SR/configure/module/e1 (2/2)> exit 3 Note: The Secure Router 3120 supports G.703 for 2Mbps on E1 interface at 120 ohm UTP. To provide E1 unframed and operate at 2048Mbps, you must disable framing on the E1 interface: SR/configure/module/e1 2/1 > framing disable SR/configure/interface/bundle wan >...
Serial operating mode. The default cable type and serial mode is V.35. You can configure the serial mode on the Secure Router 3120 Serial interface to support any of the following cables: •...
Note: The slot and/or interface number is required for commands displaying information on specific interfaces. If this information is not included when the command is issued, the Secure Router 3120 prompts for it. For more information about a command, access command help by typing help <command name>...
In addition to WAN status and alarms, the Secure Router 3120s collect and store various types of performance statistics. This data helps you analyze the quality of a WAN link between a Secure Router 3120 and the far-end WAN equipment.
Secure Router 3120, far-end equipment, interconnect cabling at either end, or the T1 line between the two systems. Note: If all T1 links of a Secure Router 3120 experience the same problem, contact your provider. If one T1 port acts differently than the others, contact tech support.
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The range is 1-1092 minutes; the default is continuous. Multi-pattern BERT testing Multi-Pattern bit error rate testing (BERT) has been implemented in the Secure Router 3120 for the T1, E1, Clear Channel DS3, and Channelized T3 interfaces. Please note the following conditions for Multi-Pattern BERT: •...
2. Make sure the power source is applied. working properly. 3. Check for a blown fuse in the Secure Router 3120, and replace if necessary. 4. If the replacement AC fuse blows, contact Nortel Technical Support. Power LED The connecting 1.
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LAN cable between the hub or switch and the Secure Router 3120. flashing. is faulty. 2. If you are using non-Nortel LAN cable(s), refer to "Pinouts: Ethernet Cable (RJ-45)" (page 78) to check the wiring. 3. Make sure both the Secure Router 3120 and adjacent LAN node are powered on.
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(The Secure Router 3120 has detected 1. Check the T1 cable connections an abnormal to the Secure Router 3120. If incoming signal.) you are using a non-Nortel cable, "Cable Pinouts" (page 78) more information. 2. If the cable is good, perform a BERT test on the T1 link.
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Test LED is not A loopback is Verify that a test is in progress on the illuminated. in progress on Secure Router 3120. If not, deactivate the port, or the the loopback. loopback was left in the active state.
3120 LEDs. The LEDs on the front panel indicate the current operational state. The Power LED is continuously illuminated while the Secure Router 3120 is powered; the other LEDs indicate status by color or on/off state. Heavy activity at a particular port may result in constant illumination of the associated LED.
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(IC) of a The link or channel is not Nortel Secure Router 3120. provisioned for service. These LEDs show varying The Secure Router 3120 is colors to indicate various detecting an incoming Loss of conditions. Signal, Loss of Frame, Yellow...
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