Page 1 585-229-107 Issue 2 April, 1996 Table of Contents OneVision DEFINITY G3 Proxy Agent Installation and Connectivity Graphics © AT&T 1988...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents About This Book xiii Book Overview xiii Intended Audiences Typographical Conventions Keyboard conventions xvii Your Proxy Agent Package Trademarks Related Resources xxii Reader Comments xxiv Before You Begin Chapter Overview About the Proxy Agent Section Overview Stages of Translating PBX Data Supported PBXs Requirements Section Overview...
Page 3 Contents UnixWare Methodology 1-12 Installation and Setup Task List 1-13 PC Hardware Installation Chapter Overview PC Setup Checklist UnixWare Installation Chapter Overview Installation Procedures Section Overview New Installations UnixWare 2.01 Upgrades To Set System and Node Names TCP/IP Administration 3-11 Section Overview 3-11 To Configure the Ethernet Interface...
Page 4 Contents UnixWare Administration Chapter Overview Login Administration Section Overview About Logins To Add New Logins: UNIX Shell To Add New Logins: OA&M To Add New Logins: Desktop To Verify Group Assignments 4-11 Maintenance Administration 4-13 Section Overview 4-13 About Port Monitors 4-14 To Assign Devices to Ports 4-15...
Page 5 Contents Proxy Agent and ADU Connections 6-11 To Choose Circuit Packs 6-12 PBX and Modem Connections 6-13 PBX and Data Module Connections 6-14 PBX and ADU Connections 6-15 Cables for Modems 6-16 Cables for Data Modules 6-19 Cables for ADUs 6-21 PC Hardware Connections 6-23...
Page 6 Contents To Program PBX Ports Site-Specific Connections 7-13 Multiple Connections 7-14 Direct Connections 7-15 Section Overview 7-15 Requirements 7-16 Procedural Overview 7-18 To Install the Hardware 7-18 To Configure Data Modules 7-19 To Set Data Module Extensions 7-22 To Update the Ab breviated Dialing List 7-24 To Edit the Devices File 7-26...
Page 7 Contents To Verify Device Types 8-14 To Verify Dial Strings 8-15 To Create Port Monitor Entries 8-17 Proxy Agent Installation Chapter Overview About the Proxy Agent Making Preparations To Verify Hardware Connections To Verify Installed Software Proxy Agent Installation Proxy Agent Administration 10-1 Chapter Overview 10-1...
Page 8 Contents To Change Hardware Configuration 10-10 To Change the User Interface 10-13 Proxy Agent Connectivity 10-17 Section Overview 10-17 To Define External Systems 10-18 To Connect to a PBX 10-20 To Disconnect from a PBX 10-22 Proxy Agent Customization 10-23 Section Overview 10-23 To Start the Proxy Agent...
Page 9 Contents Program the Proxy Agent 11-16 Section Overview 11-16 Change Alarm Forwarding 11-17 Post-Installation Tests 12-1 Chapter Overview 12-1 Technician Checklist 12-2 Customer Checklist 12-3 PA001 Form Appendix Overview PA001 Administration Request Form Design Configuration Appendix Overview Proxy Agent Network Digital Switch On-Network Analog On-Network “Other”...
Page 10 Contents Proxy Agent Connectivity B-11 Local Connection: 2000’ or Less Sys75 R1V3; G1; G3iV1, V2, V3; G3vsV1, V2, V3 B-12 Local Connection: 2000’ or Less G3rV1, V2, V3 B-13 Local Connection: 2000’ or Less Sys75 R1V3; G1; G3iV1, V2, V3; G3vsV1, V2, V3 B-14 Local Connection: 5000’...
Page 11 Contents Glossary GL-1 Index IN-1 Issue 2 April 1996...
Page 12: About This Book
About This Book Book Overview In this This preface explains how to use this book and includes the preface following topics. For this information … See page … Intended Audiences Typographical Conventions Your Proxy Agent Package Trademarks Related Resources xxii Reader Comments xxiv xiii...
Page 13: Intended Audiences
About This Book Intended Audiences Intended Audiences Introduction This book is intended for AT&T customers who use OneVision Network Management Solutions DEFINITY G3 ap plications to manage their PBXs on a network management system (NMS). In particular, this book is intended for: Network managers who use a SNMP-based network management system as a management tool System administrators who set up the OneVision Network...
Page 14 About This Book Intended Audiences How to use This book is designed to help you get the information you need this book quickly. Most likely, you will not need to use the entire book, but will need particular information in it to meet your requirements. Issue 2 April 1996...
Page 15: Typographical Conventions
About This Book Typographical Conventions Typographical Conventions Introduction Before you start installing the Proxy Agent, it is important to understand the typographical conventions used in this document. Formatting The following kinds of formatting in the text identify special conventions information. Format of text Type of information Words or characters that you type.
Page 16: Keyboard Conventions
About This Book Typographical Conventions Keyboard conventions This book uses the following keyboard conventions. Keys Comments Key names All keys are shown in small type. Example: Press Enter The keys on your keyboard may not be labeled exactly as they are in this book.
Page 17 About This Book Typographical Conventions Syntax Some conventions in syntax are: conventions Syntax Comments Enter The word "enter" means to type the word shown in constant width type, then press key. Enter Example: Enter installpkg means type installpkg and then press the key.
Page 18: Your Proxy Agent Package
About This Book Your Proxy Agent Package Your Proxy Agent Package What’s in Your Proxy Agent package includes the following resources: your This book, OneVision DEFINITY G3 Proxy Agent Installation package and Connectivity Proxy Agent software and online documents Novell's UnixWare Release 2.01 operating system software and documentation Online In addition to this book, your Proxy Agent package includes the...
Page 19 About This Book Your Proxy Agent Package Closing the You can exit the Proxy Agent online guide at any time by pressing online guide Ctrl-X Issue 2 April 1996...
Page 20: Trademarks
About This Book Trademarks Trademarks AT&T DEFINITY is a registered trademark. trademarks OneVision is a trademark. Third-party All other brand and product names are the trademarks of their trademarks respective holders. Issue 2 April 1996...
Page 21: Related Resources
About This Book Related Resources Related Resources Types of Other documents that are related to the Proxy Agent, but not documents included with your Proxy Agent package are: AT&T OneVision Definity Enterprise Management Project Provisioning Package Fault Management documents DEFINITY G3 documents Fault Man- The Fault Management documents are: agement...
Page 22 About This Book Related Resources DEFINITY Communications System Generic 1 and Generic 3 System Management , 555-230-500 DEFINITY Communications System Generic 3r Implementation , 555-230-651 DEFINITY Communications System Generic 3i Implementation , 555-230-650 Ordering For more information about these books and other AT&T information publications, see the Global Business Communications Systems Publications Catalog , 555-000-010.
Page 23: Reader Comments
About This Book Reader Comments Reader Comments Comment We are interested in your suggestions for documentation card improvements and urge you to fill out the comment card and return it to us. Where to The reader comment card is behind the title page. find the card If the card is If the comment card is missing, please send your comments to the...
Page 24: Before You Begin
Before You Begin Chapter Overview In this This chapter covers information you need to know before you chapter begin installing and setting up the Proxy Agent. For this information … See page … About the Proxy Agent Requirements About Installations 1-12 Issue 2 April 1996...
Page 25: About The Proxy Agent
Before You Begin Section Overview About the Proxy Agent Section Overview In this This section contains the following information. section For this information … See page … Stages of Translating PBX Data Supported PBXs Issue 2 April 1996...
Page 26: Stages Of Translating Pbx Data
Before You Begin Stages of Translating PBX Data Stages of Translating PBX Data Description The Proxy Agent translates data from a DEFINITY G3 PBX into a format that your network management system can understand. Process The following table shows the process for translating PBX data. Step What does it Description...
Page 27: Supported Pbxs
Before You Begin Supported PBXs Supported PBXs Types of The Proxy Agent supports the following DEFINITY G3 PBXs. PBXs G3vs V1.1 - ABP/PBP V1.1 - ABP/PBP V1.1 - 286 V1.1 V2 - ABP/PBP V2 - ABP/PBP V2 - 386 V2 - 286 V3 - ABP/PBP V3 - ABP/PBP V3 - 386...
Page 28: Requirements
Before You Begin Section Overview Requirements Section Overview In this This section contains the following information. section For this information … See page … PC Requirements To Check Disk Space Recommended Hardware 1-10 Recommended Software 1-11 Issue 2 April 1996...
Page 29: Pc Requirements
Before You Begin PC Requirements PC Requirements Type of PC The Proxy Agent requires an industry standard Intel 486 (or later) processor-based personal computer with ISA BUS slots. Required For the Proxy Agent to run properly, your PC must have: configura- A 3.5-inch, 1.44-MB diskette drive tion...
Page 30: To Check Disk Space
Before You Begin To Check Disk Space To Check Disk Space When to use Check the amount of unused disk space before you install the Proxy Agent to ensure that there is enough room. Types of The install script for the Proxy Agent uses the following directories. directories Issue 2 April 1996...
Page 31 Before You Begin To Check Disk Space Directory Description /tmp Stores the temporary files that the install script creates when you install Proxy Agent ap plications. This directory uses disk space as the install script installs each application file on the hard disk. After the install script copies the files to the Proxy Agent’s home directory, it deletes the space from the /tmp directory.
Page 32 Before You Begin To Check Disk Space Step Action At the UNIX prompt, enter the following command: df /tmp Does the /tmp directory have at least 2,000 blocks of unused disk space? If yes, go to step 3. If no, allocate more space to /tmp. Enter the following command: df /usr Does the /usr directory have at least 2,000 blocks of...
Page 33: Recommended Hardware
Before You Begin Recommended Hardware Recommended Hardware Hardware Novell , Inc. publishes a list of PC hardware that is certified for certification use with UnixWare 2.01. (Your project provisioning package has a toll-free number that you can call to order this list.) AT&T certifies communications hardware.
Page 34: Recommended Software
Before You Begin Recommended Software Recommended Software TSO support The Technical Service Organization (TSO) in the U.S.A. supports the Proxy Agent if you install only certified software on your Proxy Agent PC. See also Your project provisioning package lists the certified software. Ordering AT&T includes UnixWare in the software package that you receive information...
Page 35: About Installations
Before You Begin Section Overview About Installations Section Overview In this This section contains the following information. section For this information … See page … UnixWare Methodology 1-13 Installation and Setup Task List 1-14 1-12 Issue 2 April 1996...
Page 36: Unixware Methodology
Before You Begin UnixWare Methodology UnixWare Methodology Introduction UnixWare is an operating system that allows you to use either of the following methods to complete most tasks: Desktop Shell command-line interface Desktop The desktop is a graphical user interface (GUI) that uses windows, icons, and the mouse.
Page 37: Installation And Setup Task List
Before You Begin Installation and Setup Task List Installation and Setup Task List Introduction The task list in this section is designed to help you organize your installation and setup activities. Customize You may want to customize this list by adding the following items: the task list The people or organizations who are responsible for each task...
Page 38 Before You Begin Installation and Setup Task List Step Action Chapter Is UnixWare 2.01 installed on your Proxy Agent PC? If yes, go to step 5. If no, install (or upgrade to) UnixWare 2.01. Administer the TCP/IP connection. Administer UnixWare. Connect the Proxy Agent and the PBX.
Page 39: Pc Hardware Installation
PC Hardware Installation Chapter Overview In this This chapter contains a list of the PC hardware that you need for chapter the Proxy Agent PC. For this information … See page … PC Setup Checklist Issue 2 April 1996...
Page 40: Pc Setup Checklist
PC Hardware Installation PC Setup Checklist PC Setup Checklist Introduction The first step in installing the Proxy Agent is to ensure that your Novell-certified hardware is set up and running properly. Materials You need the hardware (and its documentation) listed in the needed project provisioning package.
Page 41: Unixware Installation
UnixWare Installation Chapter Overview Introduction This chapter explains how to install UnixWare onto your Proxy Agent PC. Who installs This chapter is written for field technicians who are trained in UnixWare UNIX. When to use Use the procedures in this chapter after you have installed all of the PC hardware.
Page 42: Unixware Installation
UnixWare Installation Chapter Overview For this information … See page … Installation Procedures TCP/IP Administration 3-12 Issue 2 April 1996...
Page 43: Installation Procedures
UnixWare Installation Section Overview Installation Procedures Section Overview Introduction This section explains how to start the installation software that comes with UnixWare 2.01. It also provides guidelines to help you through the installation. Once you have the installation software running, refer to the UnixWare installation handbook to complete the screens and fields.
Page 44: New Installations
UnixWare Installation New Installations New Installations When to use Use the following procedure only if you are installing UnixWare for the first time. If your Proxy Agent PC already has UnixWare software installed, see UnixWare 2.01 Upgrades. Materials Your Proxy Agent PC hardware set up and ready to load the needed software The installation diskette with the following label:...
Page 45 UnixWare Installation New Installations Installation Before you begin the installation, review the following guidelines: guidelines We recommend that you complete the installation checklists in your UnixWare installation handbook before you begin the installation. Use the installation defaults as much as possible. Procedure To start the installation process: Step...
Page 46 UnixWare Installation New Installations Screen or field What you enter Owner Login ID root2 Destructive Installation ENTIRE DISK System Node Name The name of your Proxy Agent as per your PA001 form and uname command. Package Selection On this screen: 1.
Page 47: Unixware 2.01 Upgrades
UnixWare Installation UnixWare 2.01 Upgrades UnixWare 2.01 Upgrades When to use Use the following procedure only if your Proxy Agent PC is loaded with UnixWare software that is older than release 2.01. If you are installing UnixWare for the first time, see New Installations. Materials Your Proxy Agent PC hardware set up and ready to load the needed...
Page 48 UnixWare Installation UnixWare 2.01 Upgrades Installation Before you begin the installation, review the following guidelines: guidelines We recommend that you complete the installation checklists in your UnixWare installation handbook before you begin the installation. Use the installation defaults as much as possible. When the Selecting an Owner screen displays, change the Owner Login ID field to root2.
Page 49 UnixWare Installation UnixWare 2.01 Upgrades Step Action Insert the installation diskette and the CD for UnixWare. Reboot your computer. Result: First the startup screen displays. Then the welcome screen displays. Follow the screen prompts. Hint: If you need help, see the UnixWare installation handbook for release 2.01.
Page 50: To Set System And Node Names
UnixWare Installation To Set System and Node Names To Set System and Node Names Introduction Before the Proxy Agent can interact with your network properly: The system and node names must match. The system name that is on the PA001 form must match the system name that is on your network.
Page 51 UnixWare Installation To Set System and Node Names The node name and the system name are the same for a Proxy Agent installation. Procedure Use the following steps to set the system and node names. Step Action Enter the following command at the UNIX prompt: uname -sn Result: The system displays the system and node names.
Page 52: Tcp/Ip Administration
UnixWare Installation Section Overview TCP/IP Administration Section Overview Introduction After you establish the hardware connections between the Proxy Agent PC and the network, you must administer the TCP/IP capability on the Proxy Agent. In this This section contains the following procedures for administering section TCP/IP.
Page 53: To Configure The Ethernet Interface
UnixWare Installation To Configure the Ethernet Interface To Configure the Ethernet Interface Introduction You configure the Ethernet interface for the Proxy Agent when you set the ifconfig options in the UNIX system. When to use Configure the Ethernet interface after you set the system name for the Proxy Agent PC.
Page 54 UnixWare Installation To Configure the Ethernet Interface Procedure Use the following steps to set the ifconfig options. Step Action Enter the following command at the UNIX prompt: /etc/confnet.d/configure -i Follow the prompts to set the appropriate configurations. UnixWare During the installation, UnixWare displays the default for the IP hostname.
Page 55: To Set The Hosts File
UnixWare Installation To Set the Hosts File To Set the Hosts File When to use Set the hosts file after you configure the Ethernet card. Inputs To set the hosts file, you need a valid IP address for the NMS. If necessary, ask your network administrator to assign one.
Page 56 UnixWare Installation To Set the Hosts File Step Action Enter the IP address of the network management station. Example: 123.45.67.8 nms Save and close the file. Enter the following command to reboot the system: cd /;shutdown -i6 -g0 -y 3-16 Issue 2 April 1996...
Page 57: To Test The Tcp/Ip Connection
UnixWare Installation To Test the TCP/IP Connection To Test the TCP/IP Connection Introduction To make sure that the Proxy Agent is connected to the network and to the Fault Manager, you must test the connection. When to use Test the network connection after you set the hosts file. Procedure Use the following steps to test the network connection.
Page 58: To Troubleshoot The Tcp/Ip Connection
UnixWare Installation To Troubleshoot the TCP/IP Connection To Troubleshoot the TCP/IP Connection When to use Use the troubleshooting guidelines in this section if your network is not functioning properly after you administer the TCP/IP. Check Is the network management station functional on the hardware network? Is the ethernet cabling installed?
Page 59 UnixWare Installation To Troubleshoot the TCP/IP Connection Does the file show the IP address and the name of the network management station correctly? Check Use the following steps to check the status of the network. network status Step Action Enter the following command at the UNIX prompt: netstat -i Result: The UNIX system displays the network’s status.
Page 60 UnixWare Installation To Troubleshoot the TCP/IP Connection Example An example of the data that displays after you run the netstat -i status data command follows. Name Network Address Ipkts Ierrs Opkts Oerrs Collis 8256 Loopback localhost 1764 1764 ee160 1500 123.45.6 proxya 179747...
Page 61: Unixware Administration
UnixWare Administration Chapter Overview Introduction This chapter explains how to: Ad d logins for new user of the Proxy Agent Verify group assignments Assign terminals and modem to ports Back up and restore the Proxy Agent In this This chapter contains the following sections. chapter For this information …...
Page 62: Login Administration
UnixWare Administration Section Overview Login Administration Section Overview Introduction Login administration involves the following: Ad d logins for new users of the Proxy Agent Verify group assignments Methods Use any of the following methods to add a new user to the Proxy Agent.
Page 63: About Logins
UnixWare Administration About Logins About Logins Introduction You add a new user to the Proxy Agent by assigning the user a login and password. Who assigns Your UNIX system administrator is responsible for assigning logins unique logins to new Proxy Agent users. Where to These logins must be assigned under the g3ma group ID number, assign...
Page 64: To Add New Logins: Unix Shell
UnixWare Administration To Add New Logins: UNIX Shell To Add New Logins: UNIX Shell Introduction You can use the UNIX shell commands to add Proxy Agent logins, or you can choose another method. When to use Ad d a new Proxy Agent user to your system after you have installed UnixWare and tested the network connections.
Page 65 UnixWare Administration To Add New Logins: UNIX Shell UNIX The syntax for the password options in step 4 are: options Option Description -n days Sets the minimum number of days before a user can change the password. Sets the maximum number of days that the password is active.
Page 66: To Add New Logins: Oa&M
UnixWare Administration To Add New Logins: OA&M To Add New Logins: OA&M Introduction You can use the OA&M Administrative Interface to add Proxy Agent logins, or you can choose another method. When to use Ad d a new Proxy Agent user to your system after you have installed UnixWare and tested the network connections.
Page 67 UnixWare Administration To Add New Logins: OA&M Step Action Enter the following command at the UNIX prompt: /usr/sbin/sysadm Result: The Operations, Administration and Maintenance menu displays. Follow the instructions in your OA&M Administrative Interface manual for adding a new user ID. Hint: See the following table for the settings required for adding a new Proxy Agent user.
Page 68 UnixWare Administration To Add New Logins: OA&M UNIX syntax The following table uses the password data shown in the previous example to describe the options for the user’s login and password. Syntax Description Login ID Password status 07/24/95 Date the password was entered Number of days the user password is valid Number of days the password warning message is displayed before the password will...
Page 69: To Add New Logins: Desktop
UnixWare Administration To Add New Logins: Desktop To Add New Logins: Desktop Introduction You can use the UnixWare desktop to add Proxy Agent logins, or you can choose another tool. When to use Ad d a new Proxy Agent user to your system after you have installed UnixWare and tested the network connections.
Page 70 UnixWare Administration To Add New Logins: Desktop Step Action At the login prompt, enter: root2 Result: The UnixWare desktop opens. Open the User Setup: Add New User Account screen. Hint: To navigate through the desktop, click on the Admin_Tools and User_Setup icons. Then, from the à...
Page 71: To Verify Group Assignments
UnixWare Administration To Verify Group Assignments To Verify Group Assignments Definition The group assignment is the g3ma group number. When to use Immediately after you assign the login and password, verify that each new user has been assigned the correct g3ma group number.
Page 72 UnixWare Administration To Verify Group Assignments Step Action Use any UNIX editor to open the /etc/group file. Note the group ID number for G3-MA. Locate the g3ma line. Is the Proxy Agent user’s name listed? If yes, go to step 5. If no, add the name to the g3ma line Repeat step 4 for each user.
Page 73: Maintenance Administration
UnixWare Administration Section Overview Maintenance Administration Section Overview Introduction You can use either of the following to perform maintenance administration in UnixWare: UnixWare desktop OA&M Administrative Interface This book discusses procedures for using the OA&M Administrative Interface. In this This section contains the following information. section For this information …...
Page 74: About Port Monitors
UnixWare Administration About Port Monitors About Port Monitors Introduction Your system uses a port monitor to do the following: Set terminal modes, baud rates, and line disciplines Identify authorized users Types of port Your system uses a STREAMS-based TTY port monitor, ttymon. monitors Port administration includes assigning terminals and modems to the ports on your system.
Page 75: To Assign Devices To Ports
UnixWare Administration To Assign Devices to Ports To Assign Devices to Ports Introduction You need to assign devices (terminals and modems) to the ports on your system so that the port monitors can recognize them. When to use Assign devices to ports after you have installed UnixWare. Procedure Use the following steps to assign a terminal or a modem to a port: Step...
Page 76 UnixWare Administration To Assign Devices to Ports Step Action Exit OA&M. At the UNIX prompt, enter the information for the type of terminal that you are adding. For example, to assign your terminal to the first serial port, enter: /dev/term/00s Modify the user’s .profile for the terminal type.
Page 77: To Back Up And Restore
UnixWare Administration To Back Up and Restore To Back Up and Restore When to use We recommend that you back up the Proxy Agent as follows: If you have a tape drive, perform a full system backup and a shutdown of the UNIX system twice a month. If you do not have a tape drive, back up the /usr/g3-ma directory twice a month using floppy diskettes.
Page 78 UnixWare Administration To Back Up and Restore 4-18 Issue 2 April 1996...
Page 79: Planning Connectivity
Planning Connectivity Chapter Overview Introduction This chapter explains how to connect the Proxy Agent to: A PBX and to the NMS via a LAN The appropriate data communications hardware You can use this information to establish the correct connections. In this This chapter includes the following sections.
Page 80: About Connectivity
Planning Connectivity Section Overview About Connectivity Section Overview Introduction This section helps you plan for the correct connectivity. In this This section includes the following information. section For this information … See page … Proxy Agent Connectivity Communications Hardware Issue 2 April 1996...
Page 81: Proxy Agent Connectivity
Planning Connectivity Proxy Agent Connectivity Proxy Agent Connectivity Introduction Proxy Agent connectivity can be divided into the following categories: Emulation and management data Alarm stream Definitions Emulation data is data that is generated from a program that simulates the function of another hardware or software product.
Page 82 Planning Connectivity Proxy Agent Connectivity Legend 1. PBX 2. Alarm stream 3. Dial-up switch connection 4. Proxy Agent PC Issue 2 April 1996...
Page 83: Communications Hardware
Planning Connectivity Communications Hardware Communications Hardware Introduction The connections between the Proxy Agent and the PBX and LAN can involve a number of different pieces of hardware, including the following: Modems or data modules House wiring and cables It is essential that AT&T certifies this hardware and that you configure it correctly.
Page 84: Data Communications Hardware
Planning Connectivity Section Overview Data Communications Hardware Section Overview Introduction Your data communications hardware can be any of the following: Modem 7400B data module Asynchronous data unit (ADU) In this This section includes the following information. section For this information … See page …...
Page 85 Planning Connectivity Section Overview See also Refer to the DEFINITY G3 documentation for more detail. For a complete list of DEFINITY G3 product documentation, see Related Resources in the About This Book. Issue 2 April 1996...
Page 86: To Choose The Hardware
Planning Connectivity To Choose the Hardware To Choose the Hardware Introduction Before you choose your data communication hardware, consider these site-specific issues: Whether or not you want to make connections through the public network Distance requirements Cost factors Type of The following table lists the types of data communications hardware hardware that you need for connecting to a network.
Page 87: Proxy Agent And Modem Connections
Planning Connectivity Proxy Agent and Modem Connections Proxy Agent and Modem Connections Introduction The following diagram shows the connection between the Proxy Agent PC and a modem. Legend 1. PBX 2. Site-specific network connections 3. Modem For a list of certified modems, contact your design specialist.
Page 88 Planning Connectivity Proxy Agent and Modem Connections 7. Serial I/O ports card 5-10 Issue 2 April 1996...
Page 89: Proxy Agent And Data Module Connections
Planning Connectivity Proxy Agent and Data Module Connections Proxy Agent and Data Module Connections Introduction The following diagram shows the connection between the Proxy Agent PC and a 7400B data module. Legend 1. PBX 2. Site-specific network connections 3. 7400B data module 4.
Page 90: Proxy Agent And Adu Connections
Planning Connectivity Proxy Agent and ADU Connections Proxy Agent and ADU Connections Introduction The following diagram shows the connection between the Proxy Agent PC and an ADU. Legend 1. PBX 2. Site-specific network connections 3. ADU 4. Proxy Agent PC 5.
Page 91: To Choose Circuit Packs
Planning Connectivity To Choose Circuit Packs To Choose Circuit Packs Introduction Before you can connect your communications hardware to the PBX, you must choose the appropriate circuit pack. Line type The line type of the circuit pack depends on whether you use a modem, a data module, or an ADU.
Page 92: Pbx And Modem Connections
Planning Connectivity PBX and Modem Connections PBX and Modem Connections Introduction The following diagram shows the dial-up connection between the PBX and a modem. Legend 1. PBX 2. Site-specific network connections 3. Modem For a list of certified modems, contact your AT&T design specialist.
Page 93: Pbx And Data Module Connections
Planning Connectivity PBX and Data Module Connections PBX and Data Module Connections Introduction The following diagram shows the dial-up connection between the PBX and a data module. Legend 1. PBX 2. Site-specific network connections 3. 7400B data module 4. Proxy Agent PC 5.
Page 94: Pbx And Adu Connections
Planning Connectivity PBX and ADU Connections PBX and ADU Connections Dial-up The following diagram shows the dial-up connection between the connection PBX and an ADU. Legend 1. PBX 2. Site-specific network connections 3. ADU 4. Proxy Agent PC 5. Digital-line circuit pack on PBX 6.
Page 95: Cables For Modems
Planning Connectivity Cables for Modems Cables for Modems Introduction The diagrams in this section show the possible configurations for modem cables. Diagram 1 Modem cables, configuration A: Legend 1. PBX 2. Analog-line circuit pack on PBX 3. B25A cable 4. Cross connection at main distribution frame (MDF) 5.
Page 96 Planning Connectivity Cables for Modems Diagram 2 Modem cables, configuration B: Legend 1. 103A or wall jack 2. RJ11 cable 3. Modem 4. Proxy Agent PC 5. Analog public or private network Type of PBX The type of PBX you have does not affect the cabling. tty port UnixWare selects a tty port based on the baud rate specified for the connection by the system administrator.
Page 97 Planning Connectivity Cables for Modems If you have a Serial I/O ports card installed in your UnixWare PC, refer to Chapter 7, "Serial I/O Cards" and to the documentation furnished with the ports card for information needed to install hardware and software. 5-19 Issue 2 April 1996...
Page 98: Cables For Data Modules
Planning Connectivity Cables for Data Modules Cables for Data Modules Type of PBX The type of PBX you have does not affect the cabling. Data module The following diagram shows the cabling for a configuration that cables includes a 7400B data module. Legend 1.
Page 99 Planning Connectivity Cables for Data Modules 11. 50 feet maximum between the data module and Proxy Agent tty port UnixWare selects a tty port based on the baud rate specified for the connection by the system administrator. See also If you need help choosing the correct cables to connect your PC to a data module, refer to your PC documentation.
Page 100: Cables For Adus
Planning Connectivity Cables for ADUs Cables for ADUs Type of PBX The type of PBX you have does not affect the cabling. ADU cables The following diagram shows the cabling for a configuration that includes an ADU. Legend 1. PBX 2.
Page 101 Planning Connectivity Cables for ADUs 12. 50 feet maximum between the data module and Proxy Agent tty port UnixWare selects a tty port based on the baud rate specified for the connection by the system administrator. See also If you need help choosing the correct cables to connect your PC to an ADU, refer to your PC documentation.
Page 102: Pc Hardware Connections
Planning Connectivity Section Overview PC Hardware Connections Section Overview Introduction This section explains how to establish the connection between the PC and the data module, modem, or ADU. See also Refer to your PBX documentation for procedures to connect the data module, modem, or ADU to the PBX.
Page 103: Pc Hardware Connections
Planning Connectivity PC Hardware Connections PC Hardware Connections The following diagram shows PC hardware connections: connections Legend 1. The first serial port on the PC. Use the connection described in either 2 or 3. 2. 25-pin male connector 3. 9-pin male connector and a 9- to 25-pin adapter 4.
Page 104 Planning Connectivity PC Hardware Connections 7. 7400B data module or modem 5-26 Issue 2 April 1996...
Page 105: Cables And Connectors
Planning Connectivity Cables and Connectors Cables and Connectors Materials To connect your PC to a modem, data module, or ADU, you need needed the following cable: Communications Hardware Cable Connector modem RS232 (M25B) PC end: 25-pin female data module connector Data module or modem end: 25-pin male connector...
Page 106 Planning Connectivity Cables and Connectors Step Action Is the connector on the first serial port of the PC a 9-pin connector? If yes, go to step 3. If no, go to step 2. Hint: PC ports are labeled with the port number and type (serial or parallel).
Page 107: To Validate Dial Strings
Planning Connectivity To Validate Dial Strings To Validate Dial Strings Introduction You must verify that the dial string in the /etc/uucp/Dialers file is valid for your data communications hardware. If it is not, you need to edit the Dialers file. When to use Validate the dial string after you have connected your data communications hardware to your Proxy Agent PC.
Page 108: To Set The Dip Switch
Planning Connectivity To Set the Dip Switch To Set the Dip Switch Introduction You must verify that the dip switch is set correctly. If it is not, you need to change the settings. When to use Set the dip switch after you have edited the Dialers file. Settings for The following table explains the settings for a 7400B data module.
Page 109 Planning Connectivity To Set the Dip Switch Settings for The following table shows the settings for the dip switches on a a PDM PDM. Dip switch Setting Dip switch Setting PRTY I/OD 1200 DMLL 2400 MKBY 4800 SPARE (none) 9600 SIGLS 19.2 AANS...
Page 110 Planning Connectivity To Set the Dip Switch Settings for The following table shows the settings for the dip switches on a a MPDM MPDM. Dip switch Setting Dip switch Setting SYNC ASYN 1200 DISC 2400 KYBD 4800 PRTY 9600 I/OD 19.2 DMLL MKBY...
Page 111: Alarm Stream
Planning Connectivity Section Overview Alarm Stream Section Overview Introduction This section describes the procedure to program the ports and modems for alarm reception and forwarding. Materials You need two certified modems: one for alarm reception and one needed for alarm forwarding. In this This section includes the following information.
Page 112: To Connect The Modem To The Pc
Planning Connectivity To Connect the Modem to the PC To Connect the Modem to the PC Introduction The modems must be connected to the PC ports you assigned and programmed for alarm reception and forwarding. Modem The following diagram shows the configuration that physically connection connects the modem to the PC.
Page 113: Alarm Path
Planning Connectivity Alarm Path Alarm Path Introduction This section explains the path the alarm takes from the PBX to the Proxy Agent. Dial-up You can use a number of possible specific connections for dial-up connections connections from the switch, including connections over: The public telephone network A private network Alarm...
Page 114 Planning Connectivity Alarm Path 5. Proxy Agent PC 5-36 Issue 2 April 1996...
Page 115: Connectivity
Connectivity Chapter Overview Introduction This chapter describes how to make dial-up and direct connections between the Proxy Agent and the PBX. In this This chapter includes the following sections. chapter For this information … See page … Dial-Up Connections Direct Connections 6-17 Issue 2 April 1996...
Page 116: Dial-Up Connections
Connectivity Section Overview Dial-Up Connections Section Overview Introduction Dial-up connections allow you to use your telephone network to connect the Proxy Agent PC and the PBX. In this This section includes the following information. section For this information … See page … Port Terminations Analog Connections Digital Connections...
Page 117: Port Terminations
Connectivity Port Terminations Port Terminations Introduction The termination of the connection on the PBX varies, depending on the specific PBX. When to use Establish the port terminations for the PBX after you have connected the PBX and the data communications hardware. Types of The following table shows the ports that terminate the Proxy ports...
Page 118: Analog Connections
Connectivity Analog Connections Analog Connections Introduction The following diagrams show analog dial-up connections for the ports that terminate the connection on the PBX: Diagram 1: DEFINITY G3r Diagram 2: DEFINITY G3i, G3s, or G3vs Diagram 1: The analog dial-up connection for a DEFINITY G3r follows. DEFINITY Issue 2 April 1996...
Page 119 Connectivity Analog Connections Legend for Diagram 1: DEFINITY G3r 1. DEFINITY G3r PBX 2. PDATA circuit pack (TN553) 3. Data line (TN726) 4. Analog line or trunk 5. Modem pool 6. Cross connect at main distribution frame 7. Site-specific network connections Issue 2 April 1996...
Page 120 Connectivity Analog Connections 8. Analog modem 9. Proxy Agent PC Diagram 2: The analog dial-up connection for a DEFINITY G3i, G3s, or G3vs DEFINITY follows. G3i, G3s, G3vs Legend for Diagram 2: DEFINITY G3i, G3s, G3vs 1. DEFINITY G3i, G3s, or G3vs PBX 2.
Page 121 Connectivity Analog Connections 5. Site-specific network connections 6. Analog modem 7. Proxy Agent PC Issue 2 April 1996...
Page 122: Digital Connections
Connectivity Digital Connections Digital Connections Introduction The following diagrams show the digital dial-up connections for ports that terminate the connection on the PBX: Diagram 1: DEFINITY G3r Diagram 2: DEFINITY G3i, G3s, or G3vs Diagram 3: The digital dial-up connection for a DEFINITY G3r follows. DEFINITY Legend for Diagram 3: DEFINITY G3r 1.
Page 123 Connectivity Digital Connections 4. Circuit pack (DCP, BRI, DS-1, or PRI) 5. Cross connect at main distribution frame 6. Site-specific network connections 7. Data module or ADU 8. Proxy Agent PC Diagram 4: The digital, dial-up connection for a DEFINITY G3i, G3s, or G3vs DEFINITY follows.
Page 124 Connectivity Digital Connections 5. Data module or ADU 6. Proxy Agent PC 6-10 Issue 2 April 1996...
Page 125: To Program Pbx Ports
Connectivity To Program PBX Ports To Program PBX Ports When to use Program the ports for the DEFINITY G3r and G3i PBXs after you have established the port terminations. Guidelines Use the following guidelines when you program ports: On DEFINITY G3r, the system port requires a data board and pdata board.
Page 126 Connectivity To Program PBX Ports Procedure 1: To program the system port on the switch, use the add System ports data-module command. Step Action Enter the following command: add data-module Enter the following: Field For a G3r PBX … For a G3i PBX … Type system-port netcon...
Page 127 Connectivity To Program PBX Ports Step Action Enter the following command: add station Enter an analog station type in the Type field. Example: 7101 Enter the analog port location in the Port field. Procedure 3: Use the following steps to program a 7400B data module that Voice and carries voice and data.
Page 128 Connectivity To Program PBX Ports Procedure 4: Use the following steps to program the following: Data-only A stand-alone 7400B data module that only carries data data module and ADU An ADU You may have to use modem pooling. Step Action Enter the following command: add data-module Enter the following in the Type field:...
Page 129: Site-Specific Connections
Connectivity Site-Specific Connections Site-Specific Connections Introduction The type of dial-up connections to the PBX that you choose is site-specific. Your choices can include connections for a: Public telephone network Private telephone network Cabling The cabling diagrams in this book show site-specific connections diagrams that use a 103A or wall jack and a cross-connect field.
Page 130: Multiple Connections
Connectivity Multiple Connections Multiple Connections Introduction The hardware connectivity for multiple dial-up connections is the same as the dial-up connectivity shown earlier in this section. This feature allows simultaneous dial-up connections to the PBX for administration purposes. DEFINITY DEFINITY G3r allows up to five simultaneous administration logins on the switch.
Page 131: Direct Connections
Connectivity Section Overview Direct Connections Section Overview Introduction You can replace the dial-up connection between your DEFINITY G3 switch and the Proxy Agent with a direct connection. This section contains the procedures for establishing this type of direct connection. In this This section includes the following information.
Page 132: Requirements
Connectivity Requirements Requirements Materials To connect a switch directly to the Proxy Agent, you need to needed gather the following items: Prerequisite hardware Prerequisite data You will need these items for each switch (up to 15) that you plan on connecting directly to the Proxy Agent. Prerequisite For each switch that you want to connect directly to the Proxy hardware...
Page 133 Connectivity Requirements Prerequisite You need the following data to complete the procedures data described in this section: The name of the tty device that connects the switch and the Proxy Agent The telephone number for the data module that is connected to the switch One of the following: —...
Page 134: Procedural Overview
Connectivity Procedural Overview Procedural Overview Introduction The procedures for establishing a direct connection to the Proxy Agent are: To Install the Hardware To Configure Data Modules (if required) To Update the Abbreviated Dialing List To Edit the Devices File To Set Up a Hotline Connection To Administer the Proxy Agent For optimum efficiency, complete these procedures in the sequence shown above.
Page 135: To Configure Data Modules
Connectivity To Configure Data Modules To Configure Data Modules When to use Configure your 7400B data module after it is installed. You do not need to complete the following procedures if you installed ADU or PDM data modules. Procedural The following procedures configure the 7400B data module: overview Procedure 1: Ad d the tty device name Procedure 2: Set data module options...
Page 136 Connectivity To Configure Data Modules Step Action In a UNIX shell, enter the following command to change to the uucp directory: cd /etc/uucp Use a UNIX editor to open the Devices file. Example: vi Devices Ad d the following command: Direct /dev/ttyxxx - g9600 direct xxx = the name of the tty device that is connected to the 7400B data module.
Page 137 Connectivity To Configure Data Modules Step Action Enter the following command at the UNIX prompt: cu -| /dev/ttyxxx xxx = the name of the tty device that you entered in step 3 of the previous procedure. Result: UNIX connects you to the data module. Enter the following command: Result: The OK prompt displays.
Page 138: To Set Data Module Extensions
Connectivity To Set Data Module Extensions To Set Data Module Extensions When to use If you have a DEFINITY G3r, set the data module extensions on the PBX after you have assigned a system port to an extension. If you have a DEFINITY G3i with a netcon channel, you can skip this procedure.
Page 139 Connectivity To Set Data Module Extensions Step Action Enter the following information. Do not change the other fields on the screen. Field What you enter Comments List1 The system personal assigns a number. SPECIAL This selection hot-line DIALING establishes a OPTION hotline connection to the PBX.
Page 140: To Update The Abbreviated Dialing List
Connectivity To Update the Abbreviated Dialing List To Update the Abbreviated Dialing List When to use Update the abbreviated dialing list after you have set the data module extensions. Procedure Use the following steps to update the abbreviated dialing list on the PBX.
Page 141 Connectivity To Update the Abbreviated Dialing List Step Action Execute the ENTER function. Result: The system assigns the extension numbers to the data module and redisplays the command prompt. Repeat this procedure for each data module, starting at step 1. Go to To Edit the Devices File.
Page 142: To Edit The Devices File
Connectivity To Edit the Devices File To Edit the Devices File When to use Edit the Devices file only after you have updated the abbreviated dialing list. Procedure Use the following steps to edit the Devices file. Step Action If necessary, enter the following command to change to the uucp directory cd /etc/uucp Use a UNIX editor to open the Devices file.
Page 143: To Set Up A Hotline Connection
Connectivity To Set Up a Hotline Connection To Set Up a Hotline Connection When to use Set up a hotline connection after you have edited the Devices file. Procedure Use the following steps to set up a hotline connection. Step Action If necessary, enter the following command to change to the uucp directory:...
Page 144: To Administer The Proxy Agent
Connectivity To Administer the Proxy Agent To Administer the Proxy Agent When to use Administer the Proxy Agent to set up a direct connection after you have edited the following files: Devices Dialers (You only need to edit this file if you are setting up a hotline connection) Procedural To establish a direct connection between the Proxy Agent and a...
Page 145 Connectivity To Administer the Proxy Agent Procedure 1: Use the following steps to change the Customer ID. These steps Change the assume that the customer ID was added to the Proxy Agent customer ID during installation. To begin, log in to the Proxy Agent. Step Action At the G3-MA Main Menu, enter the following:...
Page 146 Connectivity To Administer the Proxy Agent Step Action Press Ctrl-e Result: The Proxy Agent saves your work and redisplays the (CUST RELEASE) menu. Enter the following command: quit Result: The G3-MA Main Menu redisplays so you can select another application Go to Procedure 2: Connect to the PBX.
Page 147 Connectivity To Administer the Proxy Agent Procedure 3: Use the following steps to save the login and password for each Save the PBX you are connecting to the Proxy Agent. Start at the login login window. password Step Action Enter the following information: Field What you enter Login...
Page 148 Connectivity To Administer the Proxy Agent Step Action At the G3-MA Main Menu, enter the following: communication Result: The Communication Manager screen displays. In the CONNECT To field, enter the following: Disconnect Press Ctrl-e Result: The Proxy Agent disconnects from the PBX and redisplays the G3-MA Main Menu.
Page 149: Serial I/O Cards
Serial I/O Cards Chapter Overview Introduction This chapter provides guidelines for installing and administering the following Serial I/O cards: DigiBoard Xem Equinox XP Equinox SST Specialix XIO In this This chapter includes the following sections. chapter For this information … See page …...
Page 150: Installation Procedures
Serial I/O Cards Section Overview Installation Procedures Section Overview Introduction This section provides guidelines for installing Serial I/O port cards. After you complete this section, go to Administration Procedures later in this chapter. In this This section includes the following information. section For this information …...
Page 151: Digiboard Xem
Serial I/O Cards DigiBoard Xem DigiBoard Xem When to use Use this section to install and administer the DigiBoard Xem device driver. Materials Root permission needed The DigiWare installation diskette The installation guide for the DigiBoard Xem System Installation Before your begin the installation: guidelines Make sure your hardware is installed and all connections are secure.
Page 152 Serial I/O Cards DigiBoard Xem Procedure 1: Start at the UNIX prompt. Install the device driver Step Action Log in as root. Insert the installation diskette. Enter the following command: pkgadd -d diskette1 Follow the screen prompts until the installation is complete.
Page 153 Serial I/O Cards DigiBoard Xem Step Action Fill in this screen according to your configuration. Our suggested entries are: Adapter Type: Digi_Xem_(ISA) I/O Address: Dx204 Memory Address: 0x000D0000 TTY ID Select: Auto Number of PORTS: 1 Config Status: Yes Navigate through the screens until the Module Configuration window displays.
Page 154 Serial I/O Cards DigiBoard Xem Step Action Inspect the State field. The installation was successful if this field is OK. Return to the UNIX root prompt and enter the following command to reboot. Shutdown -i6 -g0 -y Issue 2 April 1996...
Page 155: Equinox Sst
Serial I/O Cards Equinox SST Equinox SST When to use Use this section to install the Equinox SST device driver. Materials Root permission needed The Equinox SST installation diskette The Equinox SST installation guide Installation Before your begin the installation, make sure your hardware is: guidelines UnixWare 2.01 compatible Installed, with all connections securely in place...
Page 156: Equinox Xp
Serial I/O Cards Equinox XP Equinox XP When to use Use this section when you install the Equinox XP device driver. Materials Root permission needed The Equinox XP installation diskette The Equinox XP installation guide Installation Before your begin the installation, make sure your hardware is: guidelines UnixWare 2.01 compatible Installed, with all connections securely in place...
Page 157 Serial I/O Cards Equinox XP Step Action Follow the screen prompts. Hint: If you need help, see Installation prompts following this procedure. Reboot the Proxy Agent to reactivate the Equinox drivers by entering the following command: cd /; shutdown -i6 -g0 -y Installation During the installation, your screen prompts you for information prompts...
Page 158 Serial I/O Cards Equinox XP What you Prompt enter Comments Enter 8KB common buffer d0000 We suggest you block address use these defaults. Board 1: Enter address of 8KB d2000 However, if Control Block another device is already using these addresses, choose another memory location.
Page 159: Specialix Xio
Serial I/O Cards Specialix XIO Specialix XIO When to use Use this section to install the Specialix XIO device driver. Materials Root permission needed The Specialix XIO installation diskette The Specialix XIO installation guide Installation Before your begin the installation, make sure your hardware is guidelines installed and all connections are secure.
Page 160: Administration Procedures
Serial I/O Cards Section Overview Administration Procedures Section Overview Introduction This section provides guidelines for administering Serial I/O port cards. These guidelines apply to all of the port cards discussed earlier in this chapter. When to use Use these procedures after you have installed the device driver. Guidelines Use the vi, or another UNIX editor, to complete the procedures in for using vi...
Page 161: To Assign Devices To The Proxy Agent
Serial I/O Cards To Assign Devices to the Proxy Agent To Assign Devices to the Proxy Agent Introduction You must establish a connection between at least one device and the Proxy Agent. If you do not, all Proxy Agent connections will fail. You establish this connection by assigning the device to the Proxy Agent.
Page 162 Serial I/O Cards To Assign Devices to the Proxy Agent Step Action Open the Devices file. Locate the device you want to edit. Insert a g in front of the modem speed. Example: ACU ttysxx,M - g9600 hayes Do you want to establish multiple, simultaneous connections? If yes, go to step 5.
Page 163: To Verify Device Types
Serial I/O Cards To Verify Device Types To Verify Device Types When to use Use the information in this section whenever you need to verify that the Devices file contains an entry for the type of hardware you are installing. Procedure Use the following steps to verify the device type.
Page 164: To Verify Dial Strings
Serial I/O Cards To Verify Dial Strings To Verify Dial Strings When to use Use the information in this section whenever you need to verify that the Dialers file contains an entry for the type of communication device you are installing. Types of The following table lists the types of AT&T certified communication communica-...
Page 165 Serial I/O Cards To Verify Dial Strings Dial strings The following dial string is associated with data modules: for data modules =+ "" \M\K\p DIAL: \T ANSWERED \p\c\m If you are using a 7400B data module, use the dial string for modems on the previous page.
Page 166: To Create Port Monitor Entries
Serial I/O Cards To Create Port Monitor Entries To Create Port Monitor Entries Introduction The port monitor entry must contain the correct information to support the way the port will be used. When to use Complete these procedures after you have installed the Serial I/O card and verified that the Devices and Dialers files are set correctly.
Page 167 Serial I/O Cards To Create Port Monitor Entries Step Action Log in as root. Enter the following command: sysadm ports Result: The Service Access Management menu displays. Select port_monitors. Result: The Port Monitor Management menu displays. Select add. Result: The Add a Port Monitor screen displays. Go to Procedure 2: Enter port data.
Page 168 Serial I/O Cards To Create Port Monitor Entries Add A Port Monitor Port monitor tag: remote Port monitor type: ttymon Command to start the port monitor: /usr/lib/saf/ttymon Version number: 2 Start port monitor immediately? Yes Start state: ENABLED Restart count: O File name of the port monitor configuration script: Comments: Leave the two optional fields in this example blank.
Page 169 Serial I/O Cards To Create Port Monitor Entries Step Action Select port services. Result: the Port Service Management menu displays. Select add. Result: the Ad d Port Services menu displays. Select add to one. Result: The Port Monitor Tags menu displays. Select remote.
Page 170 Serial I/O Cards To Create Port Monitor Entries Procedure 4: Enter the Port Services data exactly as shown on page 1 of the Enter port following screen. services data, page 1 Add Port Services to Port Monitor remote Page 1 of 2 Service tag: tty00 Identification &...
Page 171 Serial I/O Cards To Create Port Monitor Entries Procedure 5: The following Ad d Port Services to Port Monitor for ttymon screen Enter port shows your field entries for page 2. services data, page 2 Add Port Services to Port Monitor remote Page 2 of 2 Name of TTY device: /dev/tty00 ttylabel: 9600...
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Page 173 Proxy Agent Installation Chapter Overview In this This chapter tells you how to install the Proxy Agent software. chapter For this information … See page … About the Proxy Agent Making Preparations To Verify Hardware Connections To Verify Installed Software Proxy Agent Installation Issue 2 April 1996...
Page 174: Proxy Agent Installation
Proxy Agent Installation About the Proxy Agent About the Proxy Agent Introduction The Proxy Agent consists of existing AT&T DEFINITY software applications, primarily the Generic 3 Management Ap plication (G3-MA). The Proxy Agent uses the base structure of this application to maintain consistency among AT&T products.
Page 175: Making Preparations
Proxy Agent Installation Making Preparations Making Preparations Schedule The Project Manager must schedule the Proxy Agent installation the installa- with the Technical Support Organization (TSO) in the U.S.A. at tion least one month in advance of the installation date. International customers must contact their local service organizations to find out the required lead time for the Proxy Agent installation.
Page 176: To Verify Hardware Connections
Proxy Agent Installation To Verify Hardware Connections To Verify Hardware Connections Introduction Your Proxy Agent PC should have all hardware connections to the PBX and LAN in place before you install the Proxy Agent software. Procedure Make sure the hardware connections have been established. See also If you need help making these connections, see your project provisioning package.
Page 177: To Verify Installed Software
Proxy Agent Installation To Verify Installed Software To Verify Installed Software Guidelines Verify that the software that is installed on your Proxy Agent PC meets the following guidelines: UnixWare can be the only coresident software on your PC. The AT&T Technical Service Organization (TSO) may not support your PC if there is other coresident software.
Page 178: Proxy Agent Installation
Proxy Agent Installation Proxy Agent Installation Proxy Agent Installation When to use Install the Proxy Agent software after you have verified that: All hardware connections to the switch and the LAN are in place Only the appropriate software is coresident on your Proxy Agent PC Who installs Your UNIX system administrator is responsible for installing the...
Page 179 Proxy Agent Installation Proxy Agent Installation Step Action Do you want to install the Proxy Agent in the default directory (/usr/g3-ma)? If yes, Press Enter If no, enter the path of another directory. AT&T recommends that you choose the default directory unless you are an advanced user and have specific reasons for choosing another directory.
Page 180 Proxy Agent Installation Proxy Agent Installation Step Action Enter the new password. Result: The following prompt displays. Re-enter new password: Enter the password again. Result: The system displays the login ID, login group name, login name, and login home directory name. Follow the screen prompts to reboot your system.
Page 181: Proxy Agent Administration
Proxy Agent Administration Chapter Overview Introduction This chapter explains how to administer the Proxy Agent so that it works on your NMS. In this This chapter includes the following sections. chapter For this information … See page … Maintenance Proxy Agent Configuration Proxy Agent Connectivity 9-17 Proxy Agent Customization...
Page 182: Maintenance
Proxy Agent Administration Section Overview Maintenance Section Overview Introduction This section describes some routine maintenance that you perform in the UNIX system. In this This section includes the following information. section For this information … See page … UNIX Permissions Printers Back Up Your System Remove the Software...
Page 183: Unix Permissions
Proxy Agent Administration UNIX Permissions UNIX Permissions When to use Set UNIX permissions after you have completed the procedures in the previous chapters and before your Proxy Agent users execute the g3-ma command for the first time. Procedure The following checklist contains procedures that need to be checklist complete before you continue.
Page 184: Printers
Proxy Agent Administration Printers Printers Introduction If you are adding a new rinter to your system, complete any UNIX system administration for printers. Preferred Set the preferred printer for each user on the Proxy Agent printer Configuration Application Change Hardware screen. Default The default printer is the printer defined as the preferred printer by printer...
Page 185: Back Up Your System
Proxy Agent Administration Back Up Your System Back Up Your System When to use We recommend that you use the following guidelines to determine when to back up your system: If you have a tape drive, perform a full system backup and a shutdown of the UNIX system twice a month.
Page 186: Remove The Software
Proxy Agent Administration Remove the Software Remove the Software Introduction If for any reason you need to remove the Proxy Agent software, enter the following command at a UNIX prompt: pkgrm DG3PA See also See your UNIX system documentation for more information on the pkgrm command.
Page 187: Proxy Agent Configuration
Proxy Agent Administration Section Overview Proxy Agent Configuration Section Overview Introduction This section explains how to administer the Proxy Agent so that it works on your NMS. In this This section includes the following information. section For this information … See page …...
Page 188: To Verify The Installation
Proxy Agent Administration To Verify the Installation To Verify the Installation When to use Verify that the Proxy Agent software is installed on your PC after you have administered all UNIX permissions. Procedure Use the following steps to check the installation. Step Action Enter the following command at the UNIX prompt:...
Page 189 Proxy Agent Administration To Verify the Installation To verify this … See this chapter … Is Proxy Agent Release 1.2.xx installed Chapter 8 on your PC? Is the UNIX system administration Chapter 4 complete? Issue 2 April 1996...
Page 190: To Change Hardware Configuration
Proxy Agent Administration To Change Hardware Configuration To Change Hardware Configuration Introduction You change your hardware’s configuration on the Change Hardware screen in the Proxy Agent. Areas on the This screen contains the following areas: Change Hardware screen Area Description Software Displays information about your UNIX release Versions...
Page 191 Proxy Agent Administration To Change Hardware Configuration System- The defaults on the Change Hardware screen are system-wide. wide For example, the port parameters on the screen are used by the defaults Communication application to make a connection. Procedure Start on the G3-MA Main Menu. Step Action Enter configuration.
Page 192 Proxy Agent Administration To Change Hardware Configuration Step Action Complete the following fields: Field What you enter Printer Type The type of printer. Hint: Press for a list of printers; Ctrl-y press to close the list. Enter Printer Name The name of the printer you want to use with the Proxy Agent.
Page 193: To Change The User Interface
Proxy Agent Administration To Change the User Interface To Change the User Interface Introduction The Change User-Interface screen lets you: Change screen colors (if your PC, system console, or terminal has color capacity) Specify if you want a beep tone for operational errors When to use Typically, you use this screen only when you set up the Proxy Agent for the first time.
Page 194 Proxy Agent Administration To Change the User Interface Field Choices Description Color customized Gives access to next three pages Option to redefine colors default Gives original screen colors monochrome Gives appropriate setting for PCs without color Audible Beep for screen errors Beep No beep for screen errors Tone?
Page 195 Proxy Agent Administration To Change the User Interface Step Action Enter configuration. Result: The Options screen displays. Enter change user-interface. Result: The two Configurations Options fields display. Do you want to see the choices for a field? If yes, press at the appropriate field.
Page 196 Proxy Agent Administration To Change the User Interface Step Action Enter one of the following options in the Color Option field: customized default monochrome Press to view the next page. Ctrl-n Use the following guidelines to experiment with changing colors. Continue until you get the color you like.
Page 197: Proxy Agent Connectivity
Proxy Agent Administration Section Overview Proxy Agent Connectivity Section Overview Introduction This section describes how to connect the Proxy Agent and the PBX. In this This section includes the following information. section For this information … See page … To Define External Systems 9-18 To Connect to a PBX 9-20...
Page 198: A Pa001 Form
Proxy Agent Administration To Define External Systems To Define External Systems Introduction The TSO performs the necessary file administration to enable PBX connectivity and alarm sending and reception. When to use You must define the external systems before you can start the Proxy Agent.
Page 199 Proxy Agent Administration To Define External Systems Procedure 2: Use the following steps to up date the information on the Customer Update Release application. Start on the G3-MA Main Menu. customer release Step Action Enter customer release. Enter change id. Result: The system displays the ID Records screen.
Page 200: To Connect To A Pbx
Proxy Agent Administration To Connect to a PBX To Connect to a PBX When to use Before you start the Proxy Agent, connect to each PBX that you want the Proxy Agent to monitor. This step is necessary to capture the login and password information.
Page 201 Proxy Agent Administration To Connect to a PBX Step Action Press to save your work. Ctrl-e Result: The message line displays the time allotted for the first attempt to connect. If the switch is available, you usually see the login/password window in the first few seconds.
Page 202: To Disconnect From A Pbx
Proxy Agent Administration To Disconnect from a PBX To Disconnect from a When to use Use these procedures whenever you want the Proxy Agent to disconnect from a PBX. Procedure 1: The easy way to disconnect from all PBXs is to stop the Proxy Disconnect Agent.
Page 203: Proxy Agent Customization
Proxy Agent Administration Section Overview Proxy Agent Customization Section Overview Introduction This section explains how to customize the Proxy Agent for your working environment. In this This section includes the following information. section For this information … See page … To Start the Proxy Agent 9-24 The Online Guide...
Page 204: To Start The Proxy Agent
Proxy Agent Administration To Start the Proxy Agent To Start the Proxy Agent When to use Use this procedure whenever you want to start the Proxy Agent. Materials Before you can start the Proxy Agent you need the following: needed A Proxy Agent login ID The g3ma group ID number in the /etc/passwd file for your login number...
Page 205: The Online Guide
Proxy Agent Administration The Online Guide The Online Guide When to use Use the Online Guide anytime the Proxy Agent is running. Keystrokes The following table lists keystrokes for the Online Guide. You can open the guide from any Proxy Agent screen. To do this …...
Page 206: To Check The Proxy Agent Status
Proxy Agent Administration To Check the Proxy Agent Status To Check the Proxy Agent Status When to use Check the Proxy Agent’s status whenever you want to see if the Proxy Agent is running. Procedure Start on the G3-MA Main Menu. Step Action Enter the following command:...
Page 207: To Change Clients
Proxy Agent Administration To Change Clients To Change Clients When to use Use this procedure whenever you want to change client settings. Procedure Start on the Proxy Agent menu. Step Action Is the Proxy Agent running? If yes, enter stop proxy-agent. Then press Enter at the confirmation prompt.
Page 208: To Change Managers
Proxy Agent Administration To Change Managers To Change Managers When to use Use this procedure whenever you want to change the settings for managers. Procedure Start on the Proxy Agent menu. Step Action Is the Proxy Agent running? If yes, enter stop proxy-agent. Then press Enter at the confirmation prompt.
Page 209: Alarms
Alarms Chapter Overview Introduction This chapter describes how to program the ports and modems for alarm reception and forwarding. In this This chapter includes the following topics. chapter For this information … See page … Alarm Reception 10-2 Alarm Forwarding 10-12 Program the Proxy Agent 10-16...
Page 210: Alarm Reception
Alarms Section Overview Alarm Reception Section Overview Introduction This section explains how to program the ports that receive alarms. In this This section includes the following information. section For this information … See page … Program the Alarm Receiver Port 10-3 Set Modem Options for Alarm 10-9...
Page 211: Program The Alarm Receiver Port
Alarms Program the Alarm Receiver Port Program the Alarm Receiver Port When to use Program the port that receives alarms after you have installed all the data communications hardware. Procedural The following procedures explain how to administer the port that overview receives alarms.
Page 212 Alarms Program the Alarm Receiver Port Procedure 1: Start at the UNIX prompt. Open the Port Monitor screen Step Action Log in as root. Enter the following command: sysadm ports Result: The Service Access Management menu displays. Select port_monitors. Result: The Port Monitor Management menu displays. Select add.
Page 213 Alarms Program the Alarm Receiver Port Add A Port Monitor Port monitor tag: alrmrcvr Port monitor type: ttymon Command to start the port monitor: /usr/lib/saf/ttymon Version number: 2 Start port monitor immediately? Yes Start state: ENABLED Restart count: O File name of the port monitor configuration script: Comments: Leave the two optional fields in this example blank.
Page 214 Alarms Program the Alarm Receiver Port Step Action Select port services. Result: the Port Service Management menu displays. Select add. Result: the Ad d Port Services menu displays. Select add to one. Result: The Port Monitor Tags menu displays. Select alrmrcvr. Result: The Add Port Services to Port Monitor alrmrcvr screen displays.
Page 215 Alarms Program the Alarm Receiver Port Procedure 4: Enter the Port Services data exactly as shown on page 1 of the Enter port following screen. services data, page 1 Add Port Services to Port Monitor alrmrcvr Page 1 of 2 Service tag: tty00 Identification &...
Page 216 Alarms Program the Alarm Receiver Port Procedure 5: The following Ad d Port Services to Port Monitor alrmrcvr screen Enter port shows your field entries for page 2: services data, page 2 Add Port Services to Port Monitor alrmrcvr Page 2 of 2 Name of TTY device: /dev/tty00 ttylabel: 1200 Service command: /usr/bin/shserv...
Page 217: Set Modem Options For Alarm Reception
Alarms Set Modem Options for Alarm Reception Set Modem Options for Alarm Reception Introduction This section describes how to set options for each of the following modems certified for alarm reception: AT&T 3715 modem AT&T 2224CEO modem Procedure 1: Start at the UNIX prompt. 3715 modem Step Action...
Page 218 Alarms Set Modem Options for Alarm Reception Step Action Enter the following: ATS78=1 Result: the modem responds with an OK prompt. Enter the following to disconnect from the modem: (tilde period, no space) Reopen the Devices file and reset the ACU line as follows: ACU term/a01m, - 1200 attpadyne 10-10...
Page 219 Alarms Set Modem Options for Alarm Reception Procedure 2: Start at the UNIX prompt. 2224 CEO modem Step Action Use a UNIX editor to open the following file: etc/uucp/Devices Add (or edit) the following line: ACU term/a01m, - 1200 direct_modem Write and quit the file.
Page 220: Alarm Forwarding
Alarms Section Overview Alarm Forwarding Section Overview Introduction This section explains how to program the ports that send alarms. In this This section includes the following information. section For this information … See page … Program the Alarm Sender Port 10-13 Edit the Dialers File 10-14...
Page 221: Program The Alarm Sender Port
Alarms Program the Alarm Sender Port Program the Alarm Sender Port When to use Program the alarm sender port after you have programmed the alarm receiver port. Procedure To administer the alarm sender port: Step Action Login as root. Use any UNIX text editor to open the following Devices file: /etc/uucp/Devices Move to the last line of the ACU entries.
Page 222: Edit The Dialers File
Alarms Edit the Dialers File Edit the Dialers File Introduction The Dialers file contains script that identifies the port that sends alarms to their final destination. When to use Edit the Dialers file after you administer the alarm sender port. Procedure To administer the alarm sender port: Step...
Page 223: Set The Modem Options For Alarm Forwarding
Alarms Set the Modem Options for Alarm Forwarding Set the Modem Options for Alarm Forwarding Introduction This section describes how to set modem options for the AT&T 3715 modem that is certified for alarm forwarding. Procedure Start at the UNIX prompt. Step Action Use a UNIX editor to open the following file:...
Page 224: Program The Proxy Agent
Alarms Section Overview Program the Proxy Agent Section Overview Introduction This section explains how to program the Proxy Agent to accept alarms sent to the alarm-receiver port and to forward them using the alarm-sender port. When to use Program the Proxy Agent after you have edited the Dialers file for the alarm sender.
Page 225: Change Alarm Forwarding
Alarms Change Alarm Forwarding Change Alarm Forwarding When to use Use the Proxy Agent to change the alarm forwarding settings for clients after you have edited the Dialers file for the alarm sender. Procedural To administer the Proxy Agent, complete the following procedures overview in the sequence shown.
Page 226 Alarms Change Alarm Forwarding Step Action Select proxy-agent. Enter change alarm-path. Result: The Change Alarm Path screen displays. Go to Procedure 2: Change alarm path. Procedure 2: Start on the Change Alarm Path screen. Change alarm path Step Action Complete the Receive From field and any required subfields.
Page 227 Alarms Change Alarm Forwarding See also If you need help completing the fields on the Change Alarm Path screen, see your online guide. 10-19 Issue 2 April 1996...
Page 228: Post-Installation Tests
Post-Installation Tests Chapter Overview Introduction This chapter lists the tests that confirm whether or not the Proxy Agent and Fault Management software have been properly installed. Who tests Your TSO representative performs the post-installation tests with the installa- the technician responsible for the installation and the customer. tion In this This chapter includes the following topics.
Page 229: Technician Checklist
Post-Installation Tests Technician Checklist Technician Checklist Introduction The TSO representative and the technician work together to ensure that the installation has been completed properly. Checklist Verify the following: The Proxy Agent is registered with the INADS administration group. Each PBX can send alarms to the appropriate entities, such as the —...
Page 230: Customer Checklist
Post-Installation Tests Customer Checklist Customer Checklist Introduction The TSO representative and the customer work together to ensure that the customer understands how to use the Proxy Agent and Fault Management. Checklist Verify the following: The default passwords, root and g3maadm, have been changed to unique passwords for the customer’s company.
Page 231 Post-Installation Tests Customer Checklist The customer can verify the receipt of alarm traps at the NMS. The customer can open the online documentation for the Proxy Agent and Fault Management. 11-4 Issue 2 April 1996...
Page 232: Pa001 Form
PA001 Form Appendix Overview Introduction The TSO at AT&T use the PA001 form to complete the following installation procedures: Redirect alarms from the DEFINITY G3 PBXs to your Proxy Agent Update the database for INADS In this This appendix contains a copy of this form. appendix For this information …...
Page 233: Pa001 Administration Request Form
PA001 Form PA001 Administration Request Form PA001 Administration Request Form Issue 2 April 1996...
Page 234 PA001 Form PA001 Administration Request Form Please Fax this form to (303)488-5816 ATTN: System Manage Call (800)548-8861 Ext. 86767 if you need assistance. International customers contact your local support organization. DOSS ORDER Number: ________________________ Cut Date: __/__/__ Customer Information Company Name: ________________________________________________________ Contact Name: _________________________________________________________ Contact Phone: (_____) _____-________ Ext _________...
Page 235 PA001 Form PA001 Administration Request Form Issue 2 April 1996...
Page 236 PA001 Form PA001 Administration Request Form Field Descriptions for Switch Information The following field descriptions explain the fields in the Switch Information section o Field Name Description Switch Name Maximum 8 characters. This name identifies the PBX and is us fields: Field Name Screen Name...
Page 237 PA001 Form PA001 Administration Request Form Issue 2 April 1996...
Page 238 PA001 Form PA001 Administration Request Form Switch Information Complete one group of fields for each PBX. If you have more than 5 PBXs, pho this page before you begin. PBX # _______ Switch Name: ______________________________ LDN: (_____) _____-__ Switch Release: ____________________________ Alarm ID: ___________ Customer Name: ____________________________ Modem Type: Customer Location: _________________________ Data Module (9...
Page 239: Design Configuration
Design Configuration Appendix Overview Introduction This appendix contains design configurations for the Proxy Agent. You use the price element codes listed in this appendix to order hardware and software certified by AT&T. See also Contact the Design Center for more information. In this This appendix includes the following fopics.
Page 240: Digital Switch On-Network
Design Configuration Digital Switch On-Network Issue 2 January 1996...
Page 241 Design Configuration Digital Switch On-Network Issue 2 January 1996...
Page 242: Analog On-Network
Design Configuration Analog On-Network Issue 2 January 1996...
Page 243 Design Configuration Analog On-Network Issue 2 January 1996...
Page 244 Design Configuration Analog On-Network Issue 2 January 1996...
Page 245 Design Configuration Analog On-Network Issue 2 January 1996...
Page 246: Other" On-Network
Design Configuration “Other” On-Network Issue 2 January 1996...
Page 247 Design Configuration “Other” On-Network Issue 2 January 1996...
Page 248 Design Configuration “Other” On-Network B-10 Issue 2 January 1996...
Page 249: Customer-Provided Multiplexor Data Networks
Design Configuration Customer-Provided Multiplexor Data Networks B-11 Issue 2 January 1996...
Page 250 Design Configuration Customer-Provided Multiplexor Data Networks B-12 Issue 2 January 1996...
Page 251 Design Configuration Customer-Provided Multiplexor Data Networks B-13 Issue 2 January 1996...
Page 252 Design Configuration Customer-Provided Multiplexor Data Networks B-14 Issue 2 January 1996...
Page 253 Design Configuration Customer-Provided Multiplexor Data Networks B-15 Issue 2 January 1996...
Page 254 Design Configuration Customer-Provided Multiplexor Data Networks B-16 Issue 2 January 1996...
Page 255: Local Connection: 2000' Or Less Sys75 R1V3; G1; G3Iv1, V2, V3; G3Vsv1, V2, V3
Design Configuration Local Connection: 2000’ or Less Sys75 R1V3; G1; G3iV1, V2, V3; G3vsV1, V2, V3 B-17 Issue 2 January 1996...
Page 256: Local Connection: 2000' Or Less G3Rv1, V2, V3
Design Configuration Local Connection: 2000’ or Less G3rV1, V2, V3 B-18 Issue 2 January 1996...
Page 257: Local Connection: 2000' Or Less Sys75 R1V3; G1; G3Iv1, V2, V3; G3Vsv1, V2, V3
Design Configuration Local Connection: 2000’ or Less Sys75 R1V3; G1; G3iV1, V2, V3; G3vsV1, V2, V3 B-19 Issue 2 January 1996...
Page 258: Local Connection: 5000' Or Less G3Rv1, V2, V3
Design Configuration Local Connection: 5000’ or Less G3rV1, V2, V3 B-20 Issue 2 January 1996...
Page 259 Design Configuration Local Connection: 5000’ or Less G3rV1, V2, V3 B-21 Issue 2 January 1996...
Page 260: Remote Connection: Sys75 R1V3; G1; G3Iv1, V2, V3; G3Vsv1, V2, V3
Design Configuration Remote Connection: Sys75 R1V3; G1; G3iV1, V2, V3; G3vsV1, V2, V3 B-22 Issue 2 January 1996...
Page 261: Remote Connection: G3Rv1, V2, V3
Design Configuration Remote Connection: G3rV1, V2, V3 B-23 Issue 2 January 1996...
Page 262 Design Configuration Remote Connection: G3rV1, V2, V3 B-24 Issue 2 January 1996...
Page 263: Basic Vi
Basic vi Appendix Overview Introduction Many procedures in this book suggest that you use the UNIX vi editor to change settings. In this This appendix lists the basic vi operations that you need to know appendix to complete these procedures. For this information …...
Page 264: Vi Editor
Basic vi vi Editor vi Editor Commands Some basic vi commands follow. Function Command Operation Enter/Leave vi [filename] Open a file Write the contents of the buffer to disk Command Enter command mode mode Issue 2 April 1996...
Page 265 Basic vi vi Editor Function Command Operation Cursor spacebar Move 1 character to the movement right Move 1 character to the left backspace Jump down one line Kick up one line Go to the end of current line Go to the begining of current line Go to the last line in file Go to the first line in file...
Page 266 Basic vi vi Editor Function Command Operation Edit Text Erase one character Replace one character Replace multiple characters Delete to the end of the line Delete one word Change one word Delete one line dd then p Delete/put to move text yy then p Yank/put to copy text Split a line...
Page 267 Basic vi vi Editor Function Command Operation Utility /pattern Forward pattern search ?pattern Backward pattern search Repeat previous pattern search Repeat last command Undo last command :! command Escape to the shell to run the command :r !command Read command output into buffer :! ! Repeat previous shell-level...
Page 268: Hotkeys
Proxy Agent Quick Reference Appendix Overview In this This appendix is a quick reference for Proxy Agent hotkeys and appendix commands. For this information … See page … Hotkeys Commands See also Chapter 3 of the Online Guide tells you how to use Proxy Agent menus and forms.
Page 269 Proxy Agent Quick Reference Hotkeys Hotkeys The following hotkeys allow you to navigate in the Proxy Agent. Function Hotkey Action Cancel or Cancels a form or command and Ctrl-x Exit returns to the menu. Exits the online guide Clear field Erases the contents of a field at Ctrl-k f the cursor position...
Page 270 Proxy Agent Quick Reference Commands Commands Commands are a combination of actions and objects. Enter the command on the command line of any Proxy Agent form. Enter this And this action … object … To do this task … change alarm-path Administer the alarm’s source or destination...
Page 271 Proxy Agent Quick Reference Commands Enter this And this action … object … To do this task … start proxy-agent Start the Proxy Agent stop proxy-agent Stop the Proxy Agent quit Exit the Proxy Agent and return to the main menu. Issue 2 April 1996...
Page 272 Glossary A communications port has active status when it is connected to a target active port system and when a Proxy Agent application is currently using the connection. Automated calling unit. A telephone device that places a call on behalf of a computer.
Page 273 Glossary Binary digit. One unit of information in binary notation having two possible states or values, “0” or “1.” Bits per second. The number of binary units of information that are transmitted per second. See also baud . byte A sequence of (usually eight) bits processed together. cable The physical connection between two pieces of equipment (for example, a cable from a data terminal to a modem).
Page 274 Glossary connected A communications port has connected status when it is connected to a port target system but no Proxy Agent application is currently using the connection. connectivity The connection of disparate devices within a single system. control carrier A carrier that contains the switch processing element (SPE) circuit packs. desktop The UnixWare screen area that contains windows, icons, and menus.
Page 275 Glossary G3-MA Generic 3 Management Applications. Software that provides provisioning and system management applications for DEFINITY G3 PBXs. Hertz A unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second. (Hz) host The computer in charge a telecommunications or local area network session.
Page 276 Glossary Main distribution frame. A wiring arrangement that connects the outside telephone lines to the internal lines. A main distribution frame can also carry protective devices and function as a central testing point.memory A device into which information can be copied and held and from which information can be obtained at a later time.
Page 277 Glossary OneVision A family of software products for managing DEFINITY G3 PBXs as part of an enterprise network management system. OSSI Operating Support System Interface. The machine-to-machine interface supported by DEFINITY G3 PBXs for management and control of the PBX. path line The top line of a G3-MA screen that shows the current command selection of an active form, the feature selected, and the page number.
Page 278 Glossary following components are connected: port, tone-clock, maintenance, service, and (optionally) expansion interface circuit packs. Every port network in a PBX is controlled by the PBX processing element in the processor port network (PPN). pooled Shared “conversion resources” (modems and data modules) that provide modems cost-effective access to analog facilities by data terminals.
Page 279 Glossary Remote maintenance board. A multifunctional card that provides features used by the Technical Support Organization (TSO) to proactively support adjunct processors. RS-232C A physical interface standard specified by the EIA. The RS-232C standard provides for asynchronous data transmissions at speeds of up to 19.2 kbps over cable distances of up to 50 feet.
Page 280 Glossary TCP/IP The combination of protocols universally accepted as the standard protocol for monitoring networks in the U.S.A. See TCP and IP . trap A mechanism that permits a device to send an alarm for a certain network event to a management station automatically. Normally, the Proxy Agent gets information about network events by polling the PBX on a regular basis.
Page 281 Index Proxy Agent 7-28 serial I/O port cards guidelines 8-11 TCP/IP 3-11 administration maintenance 4-13 Symbols UnixWare maintenance 4-13 alarm forwarding 11-12 11-15 /etc/hosts file 3-17 alarm path from PBX to Proxy Agent 6-33 alarm reception 6-31 11-2 alarm stream, definition analog dial-up connections Numerics assigning...
Page 282 Index diagrams 7-13 testing TPC/IP 3-16 for data modules 6-19 troubleshooting TCP/IP 3-17 for modems 6-16 connectivity cabling diagrams 7-13 analog dial-up CD-ROM between Proxy Agent PC and 7400B Change Clients screen 10-27 data module 6-10 Change Customer ID screen 7-29 between Proxy Agent PC and Change Hardware screen...
Page 283 Index settings for a PDM 6-29 settings for an ADU 6-30 direct connections 7-15 data communications hardware Proxy Agent and switch before choosing procedures for each PBX 7-28 distance requirements to Proxy Agent Data Module screen 7-22 procedures for establishing 7-18 data modules disconnecting, from PBXs...
Page 284 Index Equinox XP device drivers hardware guidelines 7-18 g3ma group numbers, group procedures assignments 4-11 Proxy Agent gender changers serial I/O port cards graphical user interface (GUI) 1-12 software group assignments Specialix XIO device drivers 8-10 definition 4-11 task lists 1-13 verifying 4-11...
Page 285 Index setting options for alarm hardware reception 11-9 Port Monitor screen 8-18 moss adapters 6-25 7-16 port monitors multiple connections 7-14 assigning devices to 4-15 creating entries 8-17 description 4-14 STREAMS-based TTY 4-14 ttymon 4-14 types 4-14 network status, checking 3-18 Port Services screen 8-20...
Page 286 Index connecting to PBX UnixWare PC 6-25 connecting to switch 7-16 setting connectivity data module extensions 7-22 design configurations data module options 7-21 installing host files 3-14 modem connection hotline connections 7-27 network modem options for alarm programming, alarms 11-16 forwarding 11-15 starting...
Page 287 Index technician checklist 12-2 prerequisites testing software installation installing for first time TCP/IP connection 3-16 verification translating PBX data software, greater than release troubleshooting TCP/IP connection 3-17 2.01 tty device names, adding to Devices updating abbreviated dialing lists 7-24 file 7-20 user interfaces, changing 10-13...

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Before You Begin

PC Hardware Installation

Unixware Installation

Unixware Administration

Planning Connectivity

Connectivity

Serial I/O Cards

Proxy Agent Installation

Proxy Agent Administration

Alarms

Post-Installation Tests

PA001 Form

Appendix Overview

Design Configuration

Appendix Overview

Basic VI

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