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FrameSaver DSL 9783
USER'S GUIDE
Document No. 9783-A2-GB20-00
July 2000

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  • Page 1 FrameSaver DSL 9783 USER’S GUIDE Document No. 9783-A2-GB20-00 July 2000...
  • Page 2 Paradyne worldwide office locations, use one of the following methods: Internet: Visit the Paradyne World Wide Web site at www.paradyne.com. (Be sure to register your warranty at www.paradyne.com/warranty.) Telephone: Call our automated system to receive current information by fax or to speak with a company representative.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Guide Purpose and Intended Audience ........Document Organization .
  • Page 4 Contents Configuration Options Overview ............Using the Easy Install Feature .
  • Page 5 Contents Operation and Maintenance Displaying System Information ........Viewing LEDs and Control Leads .
  • Page 6 Contents Troubleshooting Problem Indicators ..........Resetting the Unit and Restoring Communication .
  • Page 7 ......... Paradyne Indexes to the Interface Table (ifTable) .
  • Page 8 Contents Connectors, Cables, and Pin Assignments Rear Panel ........... . . DSL Network Interface Cable .

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    Description Chapter 1 About the FrameSaver DSL Unit. Identifies how the FrameSaver DSL 9783 fits into Paradyne’s Service Level Management (SLM) solution, and describes the unit’s basic features and, if ordered, its advanced Service Level Verification and Management (SLV and SLM) features.
  • Page 10 Appendix D Appendix E Equipment List. Index Lists key terms, acronyms, concepts, and sections. A master glossary of terms and acronyms used in Paradyne documents is available on the World Wide Web at www.paradyne.com. Select Library Technical Manuals Technical Glossary viii...

  • Page 11: Product-Related Documents

    09-10050-002 Network Health – Traffic Accountant Reports Guide 09-10070-001 Network Health Reports Guide Complete Paradyne documentation for this product is available at www.paradyne.com. Select Library Technical Manuals. To order a paper copy of this manual: Within the U.S.A., call 1-800-PARADYNE (1-800-727-2396) Outside the U.S.A., call 1-727-530-8623...

  • Page 12: Conventions Used

    About This Guide Conventions Used Convention Used When Used Italic To indicate variable information (e.g., DLCI nnnn ) . Menu selection sequence To provide an abbreviated method for indicating the selections to be made from a menu or selections from within a menu before performing a procedural step.

  • Page 13: About The Framesaver Dsl Unit

    About the FrameSaver DSL Unit This chapter includes the following: System Overview FrameSaver DSL Features and Benefits FrameSaver DSL Feature Sets — Basic Features — Advanced SLV Features OpenLane SLM System System Overview Our system solution consists of: FrameSaver DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) unit Hotwire ATM Line Card in the Hotwire 8820 GranDSLAM OpenLane SLM (Service Level Management) system...

  • Page 14: Framesaver Dsl Features And Benefits

    About the FrameSaver DSL Unit FrameSaver DSL Features and Benefits Large-scale deployment of frame relay services over DSL-based access networks is possible with the innovative FrameSaver DSL, which provides important advantages for frame relay service providers. Remote diagnostic and service level management (SLM) functionality allows service providers to install the unit and verify operation quickly and reliably.
  • Page 15 About the FrameSaver DSL Unit Advanced SLM and reporting feature set includes all of the diagnostic feature set, plus: — CIR relationship statistics — FDR/DDR (Trueput) reporting — Continuous real-time latency report — RMON2 alarms and proactive thresholds — FTP user history poller for graphical and historical reporting Performs FRF.8 (transparent mode) for frame to ATM conversion ATM OA&M loopbacks LMI Trace &...

  • Page 16: Benefits

    About the FrameSaver DSL Unit An advanced SLM and reporting feature set can be activated on command with the SLV key. In the base configuration, comprehensive Layer 1 and 2 instrumentation allows service providers to isolate, diagnose, and correct problems remotely from their NOC. FR NSPs can expect fewer truck rolls and faster service turn-up times.
  • Page 17 About the FrameSaver DSL Unit The following diagram shows the FrameSaver DSL unit in a frame relay network. DSL Provider's OpenLane Network Frame Relay Operations OpenLane NSP's Center Network Operations Center DSL ATM Customer Premises Access Frame Relay Frame Network Network POWER ALARMS...

  • Page 18: Framesaver Dsl Feature Sets

    About the FrameSaver DSL Unit FrameSaver DSL Feature Sets Depending upon the model ordered, the FrameSaver DSL unit has the basic FrameSaver frame relay and diagnostic capability, or it is enhanced with additional SLV (Service Level Verification) reporting capability. These are referred to as feature sets, which provide different levels of intelligence for monitoring, managing, and reporting performance of the unit.
  • Page 19 About the FrameSaver DSL Unit To obtain an activation certificate, provide the model number (9783), your OpenLane system license key number, and the number of FrameSaver units whose SLV capability is to be activated. When you receive your certificate, it will include an Activation Certificate number, the Feature Group Number for the additional SLV features (Feature Group 2), your OpenLane license key number, and the number of device activations (license keys) ordered.

  • Page 20: Basic Features

    About the FrameSaver DSL Unit Basic Features The FrameSaver DSL unit provides the following features: Easy Installation. When AutoBaud is used, no configuration is required. SNMP options may be modified if desired to provide security and enable traps. Frame Relay Aware Management. Supports diagnostic and network management features over the frame relay network.
  • Page 21 About the FrameSaver DSL Unit Dual Flash Memory. Allows software upgrades while the unit is up and running. Two software loads can be stored and implemented at the user’s discretion. Multiplexed Management PVCs. Provides a method of multiplexing management data with customer data transparently over a single PVC (Permanent Virtual Circuit) when FrameSaver devices are at each end of the circuit.

  • Page 22: Advanced Slv Features

    About the FrameSaver DSL Unit LMI Packet Capture. Provides a way of uploading data that has been captured in a trace file so the data can be uploaded and transferred to a Network Associates Sniffer for analysis, or viewed via the menu-driven user interface.

  • Page 23: Openlane Slm System

    About the FrameSaver DSL Unit OpenLane SLM System Being standards-based, the OpenLane SLM (Service Level Management) system can be used with other management applications like HP OpenView or IBM’s NetView. OpenLane includes HP OpenView adapters for integrating OpenLane features with the OpenView Web interface. Being Web-based, the OpenLane system provides Web access to the data contained in the database to provide anytime, anywhere access to this information via a Web browser.
  • Page 24 About the FrameSaver DSL Unit 1-12 July 2000 9783-A2-GB20-00...

  • Page 25: User Interface And Basic Operation

    User Interface and Basic Operation This chapter explains how to access, use, and navigate the menu-driven user interface. It includes the following: Logging On Main Menu Screen Work Areas Navigating the Screens Keyboard Keys — Function Keys — Selecting from a Menu —...

  • Page 26: Logging On

    User Interface and Basic Operation Logging On Start a session using one of the following methods: Telnet session via: — An in-band management channel through the frame relay network (frame relay network service provider). — An in-band management channel through the ATM network (DSL provider).
  • Page 27 User Interface and Basic Operation If your login was . . . Then the . . . Valid Main Menu appears. Begin your session. NOTE: If your login is valid, but access is denied, there are two currently active sessions. Invalid Message, Invalid Password, appears on line 24, and the Login screen is redisplayed.

  • Page 28: Main Menu

    User Interface and Basic Operation Main Menu Entry to all of the FrameSaver unit’s tasks begins at the Main Menu, which has six menus or branches. The Access Level at the top of the screen only appears when security has been set up. Î...

  • Page 29: Screen Work Areas

    User Interface and Basic Operation Screen Work Areas There are two user work areas: Screen area – Where you input information into fields. Function keys area – Where you perform specific screen functions. Model Number Date and Time Menu Path Î...

  • Page 30: Navigating The Screens

    User Interface and Basic Operation Navigating the Screens You can navigate the screens by: Using keyboard keys. Switching between the two screen work areas using function keys. Keyboard Keys Use the following keyboard keys to navigate within the screen area: Press .

  • Page 31: Function Keys

    User Interface and Basic Operation Function Keys All function keys (located in the lower part of the screen; see the example in Screen Work Areas on page 2-5) operate the same way throughout the screens. They are not case-sensitive, so upper- or lowercase letters can be used interchangeably.

  • Page 32: Selecting From A Menu

    User Interface and Basic Operation Selecting from a Menu Procedure To select from a menu: 1. Tab or press the down arrow key to position the cursor on a menu selection, or press the up arrow key to move the cursor to the bottom of the menu list. Each menu selection is highlighted as you press the key to move the cursor from position to position.

  • Page 33: Selecting A Field

    User Interface and Basic Operation Selecting a Field Once you reach the desired menu or screen, select a field to view or change, or issue a command. Press the Tab or right arrow key to move the cursor from one field to another. The current setting or value appears to the right of the field.
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  • Page 35: Configuration Procedures

    Configuration Procedures This chapter includes the following: Basic Configuration Configuration Option Areas — — Accessing and Displaying Configuration Options — Changing Configuration Options — Saving Configuration Options 9783-A2-GB20-00 July 2000...

  • Page 36: Basic Configuration

    Configuration Procedures Basic Configuration Configuration option settings determine how the FrameSaver DSL Unit operates. Use the unit’s Configuration Edit/Display menu to display or change configuration option settings. The Configuration Edit/Display menu of the FrameSaver DSL Unit is shown below. Configuration Menu Î...

  • Page 37: Configuration Option Areas

    Configuration Procedures Configuration Option Areas The FrameSaver unit arrives with configured factory default settings, which are located in the Factory Default Configuration option area. You can find the default settings for configuration options in the: FrameSaver DSL 9783 Quick Reference Configuration Option Tables in Chapter 4, Configuration Options If the factory default settings do not support your network’s configuration, you can...

  • Page 38: Accessing And Displaying Configuration Options

    Configuration Procedures Accessing and Displaying Configuration Options To access and display configuration options, load (copy) the applicable configuration option set into the edit area. Procedure To load a set of configuration options for editing: 1. From the Main Menu, press the down arrow key so the cursor is on Configuration.

  • Page 39: Changing Configuration Options

    Configuration Procedures Changing Configuration Options Procedure To change configuration option settings: 1. From the Configuration Edit/Display menu, select a set of configuration options and press Enter. For example: Configuration PVC Connections 2. Select the configuration options that are applicable to your network, and User Interface make appropriate changes to the setting(s).

  • Page 40: Saving Configuration Options

    Configuration Procedures Saving Configuration Options When changes to the configuration options are complete, use the Save function key to save your changes to either the Current, Customer 1, or Customer 2 configuration areas. NOTE: When changing settings, you must Save for changes to take effect. Procedure To save the configuration option changes: 1.

  • Page 41: Configuration Options

    Configuration Options Overview A variety of configuration options are provided, but not ordinarily required. The recommended configuration tool for the FrameSaver DSL unit is the OpenLane Service Level Management system. This chapter includes the following: Using the Easy Install Feature Setting Up So the Router Can Receive RIP Entering System Information and Setting the System Clock Configuration Option Tables...
  • Page 42 Configuration Options Setting Up Management and Communication Options — Configuring Node IP Information — Configuring Management PVCs — Configuring General SNMP Management — Configuring Telnet and/or FTP Session Support — Configuring SNMP NMS Security — Configuring SNMP Traps Configuring the Ethernet Port —...

  • Page 43: Using The Easy Install Feature

    Configuration Options Using the Easy Install Feature An Easy Install screen is provided for custom configurations, but is not required for normal installation. The Easy Install feature allows minimal configuration of the FrameSaver DSL Unit. Once the unit is installed and minimal configuration is completed using Easy Install, the NOC (Network Operation Center) can complete configuration of the unit and verify the setup.
  • Page 44 Configuration Options Table 4-1. Easy Install Configuration Options (1 of 2) Node IP Address Possible Settings: 001.000.000.000 – 223.255.255.255, Clear Default Setting: Clear (000.000.000.000) Specifies the IP address needed to access the node. Since an IP address is not bound to a particular port, it can be used for remote access via a management PVC.
  • Page 45 Configuration Options Table 4-1. Easy Install Configuration Options (2 of 2) TS Access (VCI) Possible Settings: 32–255 Default Setting: 0 Specifies the VCI on the network interface to be used for troubleshooting by the service provider. VPI 0, VCI 35 is the default management path between the FrameSaver DSL unit and the Hotwire GranDSLAM.

  • Page 46: Setting Up So The Router Can Receive Rip

    Configuration Options Setting Up So the Router Can Receive RIP Using the system’s standard Routing Information Protocol (RIP) feature, routing information is passed to the router over the management PVC, so the router can learn routes to FrameSaver devices. The Node IP address must be set (see Configuring Node IP Information Procedure 1.

  • Page 47: Configuration Option Tables

    Configuration Options Configuration Option Tables Configuration option descriptions contained in this chapter are in menu order, even though this may not be the order in which you access each when configuring the unit. The following configuration option tables are included: Table 4-2.

  • Page 48: Configuring Frame Relay And Lmi For The System

    Configuration Options Configuring Frame Relay and LMI for the System Select Frame Relay and LMI from the System menu to display or change the Frame Relay and LMI options for the entire system (see Table 4-2). Main Menu Configuration System Frame Relay and LMI Table 4-2.
  • Page 49 Configuration Options Table 4-2. System Frame Relay and LMI Options (2 of 2) LMI Error Event (N2) Possible Settings: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Default Setting: 3 Configures the LMI-defined N2 parameter, which sets the number of errors that can occur on the LMI link before an error is reported.

  • Page 50: Configuring Service Level Verification Options

    Configuration Options Configuring Service Level Verification Options SLV options are selected from the System menu (see Table 4-3). Main Menu Configuration System Service Level Verification Table 4-3. Service Level Verification Options (1 of 2) SLV Sample Interval (secs) Possible Settings: 10 – 3600 Default Setting: 60 Sets the inband communications interval between FrameSaver devices.
  • Page 51 Configuration Options Table 4-3. Service Level Verification Options (2 of 2) SLV Timeout Clearing Event Threshold Available Settings: 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . 20 Default Setting: 1 Specifies the number of consecutive SLV messages that must be received before the DLCI Inactive status is cleared.

  • Page 52: Configuring General System Options

    Configuration Options Configuring General System Options Select General from the System menu to configure the general system configuration options (see Table 4-4). Main Menu Configuration System General Table 4-4. General System Options Test Timeout Possible Settings: Enable, Disable Default Setting: Enable Determines whether or not loopback and pattern tests have a duration after which they are terminated automatically.

  • Page 53: Configuring The Physical Interfaces

    Configuration Options Configuring the Physical Interfaces Characteristics for the following physical interfaces can be configured: Network Interface User Data Port Configuring the Network Interface When configuring the physical characteristics for the network interface, select Physical from the Network menu (see Table 4-5). Main Menu Configuration Network...

  • Page 54: Configuring The User Data Port

    Configuration Options Configuring the User Data Port Select Physical from the Data Ports menu to configure the physical characteristics for the user data port (see Table 4-6). Main Menu Configuration Data Ports Physical Table 4-6. Data Port Physical Interface Options (1 of 2) Invert Transmit Clock Possible Settings: Auto, Enable, Disable Default Setting: Auto...
  • Page 55 Configuration Options Table 4-6. Data Port Physical Interface Options (2 of 2) Monitor DTR Possible Settings: Enable, Disable Default Setting: Enable Specifies whether the state of the DTE Ready (DTR) circuit on the user data port will be used to determine when valid data communication is possible with the DTE. When the DTR off condition is detected, an alarm is generated, LMI is declared down, and no further transfer of frame relay data can occur on this interface.

  • Page 56: Configuring Frame Relay For The Data Port

    Configuration Options Configuring Frame Relay for the Data Port Select Frame Relay from the Data Ports menu to display or change the Frame Relay options (see Table 4-7). Main Menu Configuration Data Ports Frame Relay Table 4-7. Data Port Frame Relay Options (1 of 2) LMI Protocol Possible Settings: Initialize_From_Net1FR1, Initialize_From_Interface, Auto_On_LMI_Fail, Standard, Annex-A, Annex-D...
  • Page 57 Configuration Options Table 4-7. Data Port Frame Relay Options (2 of 2) LMI Clearing Event (N3) Possible Settings: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Default Setting: 1 Configures the LMI-defined N3 parameter, which sets the number of error-free messages that must be received before clearing an error event.

  • Page 58: Configuring Atm For The Network Interface

    Configuration Options Configuring ATM for the Network Interface Select ATM from the Network menu to display or change the ATM options (see Table 4-8). Main Menu Configuration Network Table 4-8. Network ATM Options Cell Delineation Error Event Threshold Possible Settings: 1–1000 Default Setting: 10 Specifies the number of Out of Cell Delineation (OCD) events that must occur in a one minute interval for a Loss of Cell Delineation (LCD) alarm to be declared.

  • Page 59: Configuring Circuit And Dlci Records

    Configuration Options Configuring Circuit and DLCI Records Circuit and DLCI records can be created and modified, and PVCs created based on existing DLCIs, using the Network Circuit Records screen and the Data Ports DLCI Records screen: Main Menu Configuration Network Circuit Records Main Menu Configuration...
  • Page 60 Configuration Options Table 4-9. DLCI Record Options (2 of 3) DLCI Type Possible Settings: Standard, Multiplexed Default Setting: Multiplexed Specifies whether the DLCI is standard or multiplexed. This field is read-only when the selected DLCI is used in a PVC or Management link connection and the DLCI Type is Standard.
  • Page 61 Configuration Options Table 4-9. DLCI Record Options (3 of 3) Excess Burst Size (Bits) Specifies the maximum amount of data in bits that the network may accept beyond the CIR without discarding frames. Possible Settings: 0 – 2320000 Default Setting: 2256000 Allows you to display or change the DLCI’s excess burst size.

  • Page 62: Configuring Pvc Connections

    Configuration Options Configuring PVC Connections The Auto-Configuration feature automatically configures PVC connections and their DLCI Records. PVC connections can also be created manually (see Table 4-10). Main Menu Configuration PVC Connections From this screen, you can go directly to the Management PVC screen by selecting the MgmtPVCs function key for easy movement between screens.
  • Page 63 Configuration Options Table 4-10. PVC Connection Options (2 of 2) Destination Link Possible Settings: Net1-FR1 Default Setting: Initially blank; no default. Specifies the frame relay interface used as the destination link; the to end of a from-to link. The only valid settings for this configuration option are frame relay interfaces that have at least one DLCI or EDLCI defined which are not part of a PVC connection or management link.

  • Page 64: Setting Up Management And Communication Options

    Configuration Options Setting Up Management and Communication Options The following options can be selected from the Management and Communication menu: Node IP Options Management PVC Options General SNMP Management Options Telnet and FTP Sessions Options SNMP NMS Security Options SNMP Traps Options Ethernet Port Options Communication Port Options External Modem (COM Port) Options...
  • Page 65 Configuration Options Table 4-11. Node IP Options (1 of 3) Node IP Address Possible Settings: 001.000.000.000 – 223.255.255.255, Clear Default Setting: Clear (000.000.000.000) Specifies the IP address needed to access the node. Since an IP address is not bound to a particular port, it can be used for remote access via a management PVC. 001.000.000.000 –...
  • Page 66 Configuration Options Table 4-11. Node IP Options (2 of 3) Default IP Destination Possible Settings: None, COM, Ethernet, PVCname Default Setting: None Specifies an IP destination to route data that does not have a specifically defined route. Examples: If the default IP network is connected to the communications port, select COM. If the default IP network is connected to a far-end device over the management PVC named London for the remote device located in the London office, select the PVC name London (as defined by the Name configuration option, Table 4-12,...
  • Page 67 Configuration Options Table 4-11. Node IP Options (3 of 3) TS Access Management Link Available Settings: None, PVCname Default Setting: None Specifies a troubleshooting management link for the special needs of network service providers. If the setting is changed from the management PVC name to None, the Delete the Management PVC PVCname and the associated DLCI|Circuit Record? prompt appears.

  • Page 68: Configuring Management Pvcs

    Configuration Options Configuring Management PVCs Select Management PVCs to define inband management links by adding or changing Management PVCs (see Table 4-12). First, DLCI records must have been configured for the interface where the Management PVC will reside. See Configuring Circuit and DLCI Records for additional information.
  • Page 69 Configuration Options Table 4-12. Management PVC Options (2 of 3) Intf Subnet Mask Possible Settings: Node-Subnet-Mask, Calculate, Special ( nnn . nnn . nnn . nnn ) Default Setting: Node-Subnet-Mask Specifies the subnet mask associated with the IP address that is needed to access the unit when the management PVC is providing connectivity to an external IP network (through frame relay) that requires a specific subnet mask for the interface.
  • Page 70 Configuration Options Table 4-12. Management PVC Options (3 of 3) Primary DLCI Possible Settings: 16 – 1007 Default Setting: Initially blank; no default. Specifies the DLCI number used for the management PVC after the frame relay interface is selected. The DLCI must be defined for the link (i.e., has a DLCI record), and it must not be part of a PVC connection or already assigned as a management PVC.

  • Page 71: Configuring General Snmp Management

    Configuration Options Configuring General SNMP Management Select General SNMP Management to add, change, or delete the information needed to allow the FrameSaver unit to be managed as an SNMP agent by the NMS supporting the SNMP protocols (see Table 4-13). Main Menu Configuration Management and Communication...
  • Page 72 Configuration Options Table 4-13. General SNMP Management Options (2 of 2) Name 2 Access Possible Settings: Read, Read/Write Default Setting: Read Specifies the type of access allowed to the objects in the MIB. This is the type of access allowed for external SNMP managers accessing MIB objects using Community Name 2. Read –...

  • Page 73: Configuring Telnet And/Or Ftp Session Support

    Configuration Options Configuring Telnet and/or FTP Session Support Telnet and FTP options control whether a Telnet or FTP (File Transport Protocol) session is allowed through an interconnected IP network and the access security applicable to the session. Two Telnet sessions can be active at a time (see Table 4-14).
  • Page 74 Configuration Options Table 4-14. Telnet and FTP Session Options (2 of 3) Session Access Level Possible Settings: Level-1, Level-2, Level-3 Default Setting: Level-1 Specifies the highest security level allowed when accessing the menu-driven user interface via a Telnet session. If a login is required for the session, the effective access level is also determined by the user’s access level.
  • Page 75 Configuration Options Table 4-14. Telnet and FTP Session Options (3 of 3) FTP Session Possible Settings: Enable, Disable Default Setting: Enable Determines whether the system responds as a server when an FTP (file transfer protocol) client on an interconnected IP network requests an FTP session. This option must be enabled when downloading files.

  • Page 76: Configuring Snmp Nms Security

    Configuration Options Configuring SNMP NMS Security Select SNMP NMS Security from the Management and Communication menu to display, add, or change SNMP security configuration options for the FrameSaver unit to set up trap managers (see Table 4-15). Main Menu Configuration Management and Communication SNMP NMS Security A table is displayed consisting of the network management systems identified by...

  • Page 77: Configuring Snmp Traps

    Configuration Options Configuring SNMP Traps Select SNMP Traps from the Management and Communication menu to configure SNMP traps when a trap is generated (see Table 4-16). Main Menu Configuration Management and Communication SNMP Traps SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults See Appendix B, , for trap format standards and special trap features, including RMON-specific traps, and...
  • Page 78 Configuration Options Table 4-16. SNMP Traps Options (2 of 3) Initial Route Destination Possible Settings: AutoRoute, Ethernet, COM, PVCname Default Setting: AutoRoute Specifies the initial route used to reach the specified Trap Manager. When proprietary RIP is active, only one unit in the network needs to specify an interface or management link as the initial destination.
  • Page 79 Configuration Options Table 4-16. SNMP Traps Options (3 of 3) Link Traps Possible Settings: Disable, Up, Down, Both Default Setting: Both Determines whether SNMP linkDown or linkUp traps are sent to the currently configured trap manager(s). A linkDown trap indicates that the unit recognizes a failure in one of the interfaces.

  • Page 80: Configuring The Ethernet Port

    Configuration Options Configuring the Ethernet Port Select Ethernet Port from the Management and Communication menu to configure the Ethernet port (see Table 4-17). Main Menu Configuration Management and Communication Ethernet Port Table 4-17. Ethernet Port Options (1 of 2) Interface Status Possible Settings: Enable, Disable Default Setting: Enable Determines whether the Ethernet port is being used and can be configured.
  • Page 81 Configuration Options Table 4-17. Ethernet Port Options (2 of 2) Proxy ARP Possible Settings: Enable, Disable Default Setting: Disable Determines whether the port can be used to supply the MAC (Media Access Control) address of a FrameSaver unit at the other end of a PVC using ARP (Address Resolution Protocol).

  • Page 82: Configuring The Communication Port

    Configuration Options Configuring the Communication Port Select Communication Port from the Management and Communication menu to display or change the communication port configuration options (see Table 4-18). Main Menu Configuration Management and Communication Communication Port Table 4-18. Communication Port Options (1 of 4) Port Use Possible Settings: Terminal, Net Link Default Setting: Terminal...
  • Page 83 Configuration Options Table 4-18. Communication Port Options (2 of 4) Stop Bits Possible Settings: 1, 2 Default Setting: 1 Determines the number of stop bits used for the COM port. 1 – Provides one stop bit. 2 – Provides two stop bits. Ignore Control Leads Possible Settings: Disable, DTR Default Setting: Disable...
  • Page 84 Configuration Options Table 4-18. Communication Port Options (3 of 4) Inactivity Timeout Possible Settings: Enable, Disable Default Setting: Enable Determines whether a user session is disconnected after a specified time of inactivity (no keyboard activity). Display Conditions – This option only appears when Port Use is set to Terminal. Enable –...
  • Page 85 Configuration Options Table 4-18. Communication Port Options (4 of 4) Possible Settings: None, Standard_out Default Setting: None Specifies which Routing Information Protocol (RIP) is used to enable routing of management data between devices. Display Conditions – This option only appears when Port Use is set to Net Link. None –...

  • Page 86: Configuring The Com Port To Support An External Modem

    Configuration Options Configuring the COM Port to Support an External Modem Select External Modem (Com Port) to display or change the configuration options that control call processing for an external device attached to the COM port (see Table 4-19). Main Menu Configuration Management and Communication External Modem (Com Port)

  • Page 87: Security And Logins

    Security and Logins This chapter includes the following: Limiting Access Controlling Asynchronous Terminal Access Controlling External COM Port Device Access Controlling Telnet or FTP Access — Limiting Telnet Access — Limiting FTP Access — Limiting Telnet or FTP Access Over the TS Management Link Controlling SNMP Access —...

  • Page 88: Limiting Access

    Security and Logins Limiting Access The FrameSaver unit provides access security on the following interfaces: Asynchronous (async) terminal Telnet SNMP Up to two direct or Telnet sessions can be active at any given time; that is, you can have two simultaneous Telnet sessions, or one Telnet session and one active asynchronous terminal session, or two simultaneous asynchronous terminal sessions.
  • Page 89 Security and Logins Procedure To limit asynchronous terminal access to the menu-driven user interface: 1. Select the Communication Port options. Main Menu Configuration Management and Communication Communication Port 2. Set the following configuration options, as appropriate. To . . . Set the configuration option .

  • Page 90: Controlling External Com Port Device Access

    Security and Logins Controlling External COM Port Device Access Dial-in access can be controlled when an external device (modem) is connected to the unit’s communication (COM) port. The External Device Commands option must be set to AT. Procedure To control dial-in access: 1.

  • Page 91: Limiting Telnet Access

    Security and Logins Limiting Telnet Access Telnet access can be limited by: Disabling Telnet access completely. Requiring a login for Telnet sessions that are not on the TS Management Link. Assigning an access level for Telnet sessions. Disabling TS Management Link access. To limit Telnet access via a service provider’s troubleshooting management link, Limiting Telnet or FTP Access Over the TS Management Link Procedure...

  • Page 92: Limiting Ftp Access

    Security and Logins Limiting FTP Access FTP access can be limited by: Disabling FTP access completely. Requiring a user ID and password to login. Limiting FTP bandwidth. Procedure To limit FTP access when the session is not on the TS Management Link: 1.

  • Page 93: Limiting Telnet Or Ftp Access Over The Ts Management Link

    Security and Logins Limiting Telnet or FTP Access Over the TS Management Link Procedure To limit Telnet or FTP access when the session is on the TS Management Link: 1. Select the Telnet and FTP Session options. Main Menu Configuration Management and Communication Telnet and FTP Sessions 2.

  • Page 94: Controlling Snmp Access

    Security and Logins Controlling SNMP Access The FrameSaver unit supports SNMP Version 1, which provides limited security through the use of community names. There are three methods for limiting SNMP access: Disabling SNMP access. Assigning SNMP community names and the access type. Assigning IP addresses of those NMSs that can access the unit.

  • Page 95: Assigning Snmp Community Names And Access Levels

    Security and Logins Assigning SNMP Community Names and Access Levels The FrameSaver unit supports the SNMP protocol and can be managed by an SNMP manager. SNMP manager access can be limited by: Assigning the SNMP community names that are allowed to access the FrameSaver unit’s Management Information Base (MIB).

  • Page 96: Limiting Snmp Access Through Ip Addresses

    Security and Logins Limiting SNMP Access Through IP Addresses An additional level of security is provided by: Limiting the IP addresses of NMSs that can access the FrameSaver unit. Performing validation checks on the IP address of SNMP management systems attempting to access the FrameSaver unit. Specifying the access allowed for the authorized NMS when IP address validation is performed.

  • Page 97: Creating A Login

    Security and Logins Configuring SNMP NMS Security in Chapter 4, Configuration Options, for more information about SNMP NMS Security configuration options. Creating a Login A login is required if security is enabled. Security is enabled by the configuration options Login Required for the communication port, modem port, and Telnet Login Required or FTP Login Required for a Telnet or FTP Session.

  • Page 98: Modifying A Login

    Security and Logins Configuring SNMP NMS Security in Chapter 4, Configuration Options, for more information about security configuration options. Modifying a Login Logins are modified by deleting the incorrect login and creating a new one. Deleting a Login Procedure To delete a login record: 1.

  • Page 99: Operation And Maintenance

    Operation and Maintenance This chapter includes the following information: Displaying System Information Viewing LEDs and Control Leads — LED Descriptions — Control Lead Descriptions Device Messages Status Information System and Test Status Messages — Self-Test Results Messages — Last System Reset Date and Time —...

  • Page 100: Displaying System Information

    Operation and Maintenance Displaying System Information Use the Identity screen to view identification information about the FrameSaver unit. This information is useful if you are purchasing additional or replacement units and/or making firmware upgrades. Main Menu Status Identity View this field . . . To find the .

  • Page 101: Viewing Leds And Control Leads

    Operation and Maintenance Viewing LEDs and Control Leads The FrameSaver DSL unit’s faceplate includes LEDs ( light-emitting diodes) that provide status on the unit and its interfaces. The central site unit (supporting 64 PVCs) is shown. 9783-C FrameSaver FrameSaver ® System Network Port...

  • Page 102: Led Descriptions

    Operation and Maintenance LED Descriptions The following table identifies the alarms that cause the Alarm LED to light. See Table 6-2 Table 6-3 for network and user data port interface LED information. Table 6-1. General Status LEDs (1 of 1) Label Indication Color...
  • Page 103 Operation and Maintenance Table 6-2. Network Interface LEDs Label Indication Color What It Means ATM Link Status Multi- Yellow – The ATM link is down. colored colored Green – The ATM link is up. OFF – The FrameSaver unit is in leased line The FrameSaver unit is in leased line mode.

  • Page 104: Control Lead Descriptions

    Operation and Maintenance Control Lead Descriptions In addition to the LEDs, certain control leads can be monitored through the Display LEDs and Control Leads screen. They are described in Table 6-4. Table 6-4. Additional Control Leads Label Indication What It Means Network Interface Data Data Mode Active...

  • Page 105: Device Messages

    Operation and Maintenance Device Messages These messages appear in the messages area at the bottom of the screens. All device messages are listed in alphabetical order. Table 6-5. Device Messages (1 of 5) Message What It Indicates What To Do Access level is n , User’s access level is 2 No action is needed.
  • Page 106 Operation and Maintenance Table 6-5. Device Messages (2 of 5) Message What It Indicates What To Do Duplicate DLCI DLCI number entered is not No action is needed; previous Number unique for the frame relay contents of the DLCI number link.
  • Page 107 Operation and Maintenance Table 6-5. Device Messages (3 of 5) Message What It Indicates What To Do Limit of six Login IDs An attempt to enter a new Delete another login/password reached login ID was made, and the combination. limit of six login/password Reenter the new login ID.
  • Page 108 Operation and Maintenance Table 6-5. Device Messages (4 of 5) Message What It Indicates What To Do No more DLCIs New or CopyFrom was Delete a DLCI, then create the allowed selected from an interface’s new DLCI Record. DLCI Records configuration screen, and the maximum number of DLCI Records had already been reached.
  • Page 109 Operation and Maintenance Table 6-5. Device Messages (5 of 5) Message What It Indicates What To Do Resetting Device, Yes (or y) was entered in No action is needed. Please Wait ... the Reset COM Port usage field of the System Paused menu.

  • Page 110: Status Information

    Operation and Maintenance Status Information Status information is useful when monitoring the FrameSaver unit. The following illustration shows the Status menu for the FrameSaver DSL unit. Status Menu Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î...

  • Page 111: System And Test Status Messages

    Operation and Maintenance System and Test Status Messages System and test status information is selected from the Status menu. Main Menu Status System and Test Status The following information is included on this screen: Self-Test Results Messages Last System Reset Date and Time Health and Status Messages Test Status Messages Self-Test Results Messages...

  • Page 112: Health And Status Messages

    Operation and Maintenance Health and Status Messages The following table provides Health and Status messages that apply to the FrameSaver DSL unit. Table 6-7. Health and Status Messages (1 of 3) Message What It Indicates AIS at Network 1 An Alarm Indication Signal (AIS) is received by the network interface.
  • Page 113 Operation and Maintenance Table 6-7. Health and Status Messages (2 of 3) Message What It Indicates Ethernet Link Down The Ethernet port is enabled, but communication between the management system and the unit is not currently possible on the port. Link Down Administratively, The specified frame relay link has been disabled frame relay link...
  • Page 114 Operation and Maintenance Table 6-7. Health and Status Messages (3 of 3) Message What It Indicates SLV Timeout, DLCI nnnn , An excessive number of SLV communication 1, 2, 3 frame relay link responses from the remote FrameSaver SLV unit have been missed on the specified multiplexed DLCI;...

  • Page 115: Test Status Messages

    Operation and Maintenance Test Status Messages These test messages appear in the right column of the System and Test Status screen. You have the option of allowing the test to continue or aborting the test. See Chapter 8, Troubleshooting , for more information on tests, including how to start and stop them.
  • Page 116 Operation and Maintenance Table 6-8. Test Status Messages (2 of 2) Message What It Indicates Send Pttn Active, DLCI nnnn , The unit is monitoring the selected test pattern on 1, 2 frame_relay_link the specified DLCI for the interface. Send Pttn Active, [Interface] A Send Pattern test is active on the specified interface.

  • Page 117: Pvc Connection Status

    Operation and Maintenance PVC Connection Status PVC connection statuses are selected from the Status menu. Main Menu Status PVC Connection Status Only PVC connections with Source DLCIs configured to be Active are shown. This screen only appears when Service Type is set to Frame Relay. PVC Connection Status Screen Example Î...
  • Page 118 Operation and Maintenance Table 6-9. PVC Connection Status (2 of 2) Field Status What It Indicates EDLCI 0 to 62 For multiplexed DLCIs only. Identifies an individual link/ connection embedded within a DLCI. Status Identifies whether the physical interfaces, LMIs, and DLCIs are all enabled and active for this PVC connection.

  • Page 119: Network Interface Status

    Operation and Maintenance Network Interface Status Network Interface Status can be viewed from the Status menu. Main Menu Status Network Interface Status Network Interface Status Screen Example Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î main/status/network 9783 Î...

  • Page 120: Ip Routing Table

    Operation and Maintenance IP Routing Table Use the IP Routing Table to see all the routes configured in the FrameSaver unit. Main Menu Status IP Routing Table IP Routing Table Screen Example Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î main/status/ip_rout 9783 Î...
  • Page 121 Operation and Maintenance Table 6-11. IP Routing Table Values Column What It Indicates Destination The Destination IP Address for the route: 001.000.000.000 – 223.255.255.255 Mask The Destination Subnet Mask for the route: 000.000.000.000 – 225.255.255.255 for network routes FFF.FFF.FFF.FFF for host routes 127 may appear as well.

  • Page 122: Performance Statistics

    Operation and Maintenance Performance Statistics Use the Performance Statistics menu to display statistical information for a selected interface. Statistical information is useful when trying to determine the severity and frequency or duration of a condition. Main Menu Status Performance Statistics Physical and link layer statistics (Layers 1 and 2) are collected on the port.

  • Page 123: Clearing Performance Statistics

    Operation and Maintenance Clearing Performance Statistics Performance statistics counters can be reset to the baseline when using a directly-connected asynchronous terminal and your security Access Level is Level-1. This feature is useful when troubleshooting problems. Statistic counters are not actually cleared using this feature. True statistic counts are always maintained so SLAs can be verified, and they can be viewed from an SNMP NMS.

  • Page 124: Service Level Verification Performance Statistics

    Operation and Maintenance Service Level Verification Performance Statistics These statistics appear when Service Level Verification (SLV) is selected from the Performance Statistics menu. Main Menu Status Performance Statistics Service Level Verification They only appear for the network interface and only if DLCIs are multiplexed. In addition, this screen only appears for units with the SLV feature set, when Service Type is set to Frame Relay.
  • Page 125 Operation and Maintenance Table 6-12. Service Level Verification Performance Statistics (2 of 2) Statistic What It Indicates Above EIR * The number of frames transmitted by the far-end device that were above the excess information rate and were dropped in transit. Inbound Dropped Total number of bytes transmitted by the far-end device that Characters *...

  • Page 126: Dlci Performance Statistics

    Operation and Maintenance The statistics collected by the unit depend upon the device at the far end of the connection. If the far-end device is a FrameSaver SLV unit, frame relay, latency, and FDR/DDR (Frame Relay Delivery Ratio/Data Delivery Ratio) performance statistics are collected.
  • Page 127 Operation and Maintenance Table 6-13. DLCI Performance Statistics (2 of 2) Statistic What It Indicates With BECN Set The number of frames and octets sent on the selected DLCI of the frame relay link with backward explicit congestion notifications. BECNs are sent to notify users of data traffic congestion in the opposite direction of the frame carrying the BECN indicator.

  • Page 128: Frame Relay Performance Statistics

    Operation and Maintenance Frame Relay Performance Statistics The following statistics appear when Frame Relay is selected from the Performance Statistics menu. Main Menu Status Performance Statistics Frame Relay All counts continue to increment until the maximum value is reached (2 –2), then the count starts over.
  • Page 129 Operation and Maintenance Table 6-14. Frame Relay Performance Statistics (2 of 2) Statistic What It Indicates Frame Relay Errors (cont’d) Unknown Error The number of frames received over the interface that do not fall into one of the other statistic categories. Indicates that the error is not one that the unit can recognize.

  • Page 130: Atm Performance Statistics

    Operation and Maintenance ATM Performance Statistics The following statistics appear when Frame Relay is selected from the Performance Statistics menu. Main Menu Status Performance Statistics All counts continue to increment until the maximum value is reached (2 –2), then the count starts over. Table 6-15.
  • Page 131 Operation and Maintenance Table 6-15. ATM Performance Statistics (2 of 2) Statistic What It Indicates OCD Events The number of times Out of Cell Delineation (OCD) events have been detected. An OCD event is declared when 7 consecutive cells with HEC violations are detected. Cell Delineation State Whether the cell last received was in synchronization.

  • Page 132: Ethernet Performance Statistics

    Operation and Maintenance Ethernet Performance Statistics The following statistics appear when Ethernet is selected from the Performance Statistics menu. Main Menu Status Performance Statistics Ethernet Statistic What It Indicates Port Rate (Mbps) The operating rate as detected on the Ethernet port. One of the following may appear for this statistic: Disconnected –...

  • Page 133: Trap Event Log

    Operation and Maintenance Trap Event Log The Trap Event Log displays all traps stored in the SNMP trap event log. The following log example describes the alarm conditions that will generate an SNMP trap for a physical interface, and for the frame relay LMIs and DLCIs. These alarm conditions also generate Health and Status messages seen on the System and Test Status screen.
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  • Page 135: Ftp Operation

    FTP Operation This chapter includes the following information: FTP File Transfers Upgrading System Software — — Determining Whether a Download is Completed — Changing Software — Transferring Collected Data 9783-A2-GB20-00 July 2000...

  • Page 136: Ftp File Transfers

    FTP Operation FTP File Transfers The FrameSaver unit supports a standard File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server over Transmission Control Protocol (TCP). A complete binary image of the configuration files can be copied to a host to provide a backup. To use this feature, the unit must be configured to support Telnet and FTP Sessions.
  • Page 137 FTP Operation Procedure To initiate an FTP session: 1. Start the FTP client program on your host. For example, on a UNIX host, type ftp, followed by the FrameSaver unit’s IP address. 2. If a login and password are required (see Creating a Login in Chapter 5, Security and Logins ), you are prompted to enter them.

  • Page 138: Upgrading System Software

    FTP Operation Upgrading System Software If you need to upgrade the FrameSaver unit’s program code, you must transfer the upgrade of the nam.ocd file in the system memory directory using the put command. NOTE: Upgrades can be performed through the network using a Management PVC, or through the COM port if Port Use is set to Net Link (see Table 4-18, Communication Port Options).

  • Page 139: Determining Whether A Download Is Completed

    FTP Operation Determining Whether a Download Is Completed To see whether a download has completed, check the Identity screen. Main Menu Status Identity Check Alternate Software Rev. under the NAM Identity column. If a software revision number appears, the file transfer is complete. If In Progress appears, the file is still being transferred.

  • Page 140: Transferring Collected Data

    FTP Operation Transferring Collected Data SLV user history statistics and LMI packet capture data can be uploaded to an NMS or a Network Associates Sniffer using FTP, which is faster than other methods. The rate at which the data file is transferred is the rate set by the FTP Max Transfer Rate (Kbps) option (see Table 4-14, Telnet and FTP Session Options...

  • Page 141: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following: Problem Indicators Resetting the Unit and Restoring Communication — Resetting the Unit from the Control Menu — Resetting the Unit By Cycling the Power — Restoring Communication with an Improperly Configured Unit Troubleshooting Management Link Feature LMI Packet Capture Utility Feature Viewing Captured Packets from the Menu-Driven User Interface —...

  • Page 142: Problem Indicators

    Troubleshooting DTE Loopback IP Ping Test Lamp Test Problem Indicators The unit provides a number of indicators to alert you to possible problems: Indicators . . . See . . . LEDs Viewing LEDs and Control Leads LED Descriptions Chapter 6, Operation and Maintenance , as well as the user interface screen.

  • Page 143: Resetting The Unit And Restoring Communication

    Troubleshooting Resetting the Unit and Restoring Communication You can reset the unit in one of four ways: Reset it from the Control menu. Cycle the power. Reset the configuration options for the COM port, or reload the factory default settings. Set the appropriate MIB object from NMS (see your NMS documentation).

  • Page 144: Restoring Communication With An Improperly Configured Unit

    Troubleshooting Restoring Communication with an Improperly Configured Unit Improperly configuring the unit could render the menu-driven user interface inaccessible. If this occurs, connectivity to the unit can be restored via a directly connected asynchronous terminal. Procedure To reset COM port settings: 1.

  • Page 145: Troubleshooting Management Link Feature

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Management Link Feature A dedicated troubleshooting management link is available to help service providers isolate device problems within their networks. This feature allows Telnet or FTP access to the unit on this link and troubleshooting over this link is essentially transparent to customer operations.

  • Page 146: Viewing Captured Packets From The Menu-Driven User Interface

    Troubleshooting Viewing Captured Packets from the Menu-Driven User Interface The twelve most recent LMI events are stored in the trace log. Once the capture buffer or trace log is full, the oldest packets are overwritten. To view the most recently captured packets using the menu-driven user interface: LMI Packet Capture Utility Display LMI Trace Log LMI Trace Log Example...

  • Page 147: Alarms

    Troubleshooting Alarms The following table describes the alarm conditions that will generate an SNMP trap for a physical interface, and the frame relay LMIs and DLCIs. These alarm conditions also generate Health and Status messages seen on the System and Test Status screen.
  • Page 148 Troubleshooting Table 8-1. Alarm Conditions (2 of 4) Alarm Condition What It Indicates What To Do LMI Down, The Local Management For the network interface: frame relay link Interface is down for the If LMI was never up, verify specified frame relay link. that the LMI Protocol setting reflects the LMI type being used.
  • Page 149 Troubleshooting Table 8-1. Alarm Conditions (3 of 4) Alarm Condition What It Indicates What To Do Loss of Cell The ATM Transmission Contact your network provider. Delineation, atm link Convergence (TC) layer has been in an LCD state for one minute, or the number of Out of Cell Delineation (OCD) delineation events has...
  • Page 150 Troubleshooting Table 8-1. Alarm Conditions (4 of 4) Alarm Condition What It Indicates What To Do SNR Margin The user-specified SNR Contact your network provider. Threshold Exceed, margin threshold has been Network 1 exceeded. Two Level-1 Users Another user with Level-1 Wait until no other Level-1 Accessing Device security access is currently...

  • Page 151: Trap Event Log

    Troubleshooting Trap Event Log The Trap Event Log displays all traps stored in the SNMP trap event log. The following log example describes the alarm conditions that will generate an SNMP trap for a physical interface, and for the frame relay LMIs and DLCIs. These alarm conditions also generate Health and Status messages seen on the System and Test Status screen.
  • Page 152 Troubleshooting Table 8-2. Device Problems (2 of 2) Symptom Possible Cause Solutions Cannot access the Login or password is Reset the unit (see Restoring Communication unit or the incorrect, COM port is menu-driven user improperly configured, or with an Improperly Configured interface.

  • Page 153: Atm Problems

    Troubleshooting ATM Problems Table 8-3. ATM Problems Symptom Possible Cause Solutions OCD events; loss of Line impairments. Check Hotwire GranDSLAM cell delineation. statistics. Reduce the link rate. ATM statistics show VC improperly configured Check Hotwire GranDSLAM VCs receiving no data. or not configured in the statistics.

  • Page 154: Frame Relay Pvc Problems

    Troubleshooting Frame Relay PVC Problems Table 8-4. Frame Relay PVC Problems Symptom Possible Cause Solutions No receipt or Cross Connection of the Verify the PVC connections transmission of data DLCIs are configured and DLCIs by checking the incorrectly. network-discovered DLCIs on the LMI Reported DLCIs screen.

  • Page 155: Tests Available

    Troubleshooting Tests Available The following tests are available to a FrameSaver DSL unit. Test Menu Example Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î main/test 9783 Î...

  • Page 156: Test Timeout Feature

    Troubleshooting Test Timeout Feature A Test Timeout feature is available to automatically terminate a test (as opposed to manually terminating a test) after it has been running a specified period of time. It is recommended that this feature be used when the FrameSaver unit is remotely managed through an inband data stream (PVC).

  • Page 157: Aborting All Tests

    Troubleshooting Procedure To start and stop a loopback or a set-pattern test: 1. Follow this menu selection sequence: Main Menu Test 2. Select an interface and test (e.g., Network or Data Port PVC Tests) and press Enter. The selected test screen appears. Start appears in the Command column. Inactive appears in the Status column.

  • Page 158: Pvc Tests

    Troubleshooting PVC Tests PVC tests can be run on a requested DLCI for a selected interface. The FrameSaver unit must be operating in frame relay mode. When PVC tests are on a multiplexed DLCI between FrameSaver devices, they are nondisruptive to data, so user data can continue to be sent during a test.

  • Page 159: Pvc Loopback

    Troubleshooting PVC Loopback The PVC Loopback loops frames back to the selected interface on a per-PVC basis. This test logically (not physically) loops back frames received from another FrameSaver device through the selected frame relay PVC to the same device. Main Menu Test Network PVC Tests...

  • Page 160: Monitor Pattern

    Troubleshooting Monitor Pattern This test monitors packets filled with a hexadecimal 55 test pattern and sequence number over the selected interface and DLCI to another FrameSaver device. To monitor a pattern test on a link: Main Menu Test [Network PVC Tests/Data Port PVC Tests] The current number of sequence and data errors are shown under the Result column when the FrameSaver unit is in sync.

  • Page 161: Dte Loopback

    Troubleshooting DTE Loopback The local DTE external Loopback (DTLB) test loops the received signal on the DTE interface back to the DTE without affecting the operation of the remaining ports. Use this test to isolate problems on the user data port. Main Menu Test Data Port Physical Tests...

  • Page 162: Ip Ping Test

    Troubleshooting IP Ping Test An IP Ping test can be run to test connectivity between the FrameSaver unit and any FrameSaver unit, router, or NMS to which it has a route. In addition, the test can be run to access a remote unit for configuration purposes. Times when you might want to run an IP Ping test are: To test connectivity between the FrameSaver unit and any FrameSaver unit in the network to verify that the path is operational.
  • Page 163 Troubleshooting Procedure 2 To ping the NMS at the central site: 1. Verify that the central site NMS has the FrameSaver unit’s IP address in its routing table so it can communicate with the FrameSaver unit. 2. Verify that the central site NMS’s router has the FrameSaver unit’s IP address in its routing table so it can communicate with the FrameSaver unit.

  • Page 164: Lamp Test

    Troubleshooting Lamp Test The FrameSaver unit supports a Lamp Test to verify that all LEDs are lighting and functioning properly. All LEDs flash or blink on and off at the same time every 1/2 second during execution of the test. When the test is stopped, the LEDs are restored to their normal condition.

  • Page 165: Setting Up Openlane For Framesaver Devices

    Setting Up OpenLane for FrameSaver Devices This chapter includes: OpenLane Support of FrameSaver Devices Setting Up the OpenLane SLM System Setting Up FrameSaver and SLV Support OpenLane Support of FrameSaver Devices The OpenLane Service Level Management (SLM) system provides the following features: Web and database services Web access to health and status information...

  • Page 166: Setting Up The Openlane Slm System

    Setting Up OpenLane for FrameSaver Devices Device reset capability HP OpenView adapters for integrating OpenLane with the OpenView Web interface The advanced SLV feature set may be activated, depending upon the model ordered; or, it can be activated when SLV functionality is needed using the OpenLane SLM system.

  • Page 167: Setting Up Framesaver And Slv Support

    Setting Up OpenLane for FrameSaver Devices Setting Up FrameSaver and SLV Support With the OpenLane SLM system’s extensive online Help system, the application is self-documenting and you have access to the most current system information. Procedure To set up FrameSaver and SLV support: 1.
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  • Page 169: Setting Up Network Health For Framesaver Devices

    Setting Up Network Health for FrameSaver Devices FrameSaver units are compatible with Concord Communication’s Network Health software. For FrameSaver units with the SLV and SLM reporting feature set, Network Health has released the first in a series of software modules that integrate FrameSaver SLV enhanced performance statistics into its reporting package (see FrameSaver SLV report example on page 10-10).

  • Page 170: Installation And Setup Of Network Health

    Setting Up Network Health for FrameSaver Devices For additional information about installing, accessing, and managing FrameSaver DSL devices through Concord’s Network Health, and for information about applicable reports, refer to: Network Health Installation Guide to help you install the application. Network Health User Guide to help you get started using the application.

  • Page 171: Discovering Framesaver Elements

    Setting Up Network Health for FrameSaver Devices Discovering FrameSaver Elements Once licenses are entered and you have access to the applications, the Discover dialog box opens. Use this dialog box to search for FrameSaver units in your network and discover their DLCIs. Saving the results of the search creates definitions in the Poller Configuration, which are used to poll the units.

  • Page 172: Configuring The Discovered Elements

    Setting Up Network Health for FrameSaver Devices Configuring the Discovered Elements Network Health sets the speed for discovered elements when it polls the unit for the first time. For a FrameSaver DSL unit, the speed set would be the unit’s CIR. No additional configuration should be required.

  • Page 173: Grouping Elements For Reports

    Setting Up Network Health for FrameSaver Devices Grouping Elements for Reports Once the discovery process is completed and required changes are made, the newly discovered elements (DLCIs) should be organized into a group for Health reporting. Grouping makes for easier monitoring and management of similar node types (e.g., all FrameSaver and SLV elements).

  • Page 174: Generating Reports For A Group

    Setting Up Network Health for FrameSaver Devices Generating Reports for a Group Once Network Health has had sufficient time to gather data from the polled DLCIs and the DLCIs have been grouped, you can start generating reports. When selecting a report Section, select WAN from the drop-down list. See Running Reports from the Console in the Network Health Reports Guide for additional information.

  • Page 175: About Trend Reports

    Setting Up Network Health for FrameSaver Devices About Trend Reports By specifying specific variables like bandwidth, trend analysis can be performed and shown on Trend Reports. Up to ten variables for a DLCI, or ten DLCIs on one variable can be generated on a single trend report. Information can be presented in a line graph, pie chart, bar chart, or table format.
  • Page 176 Setting Up Network Health for FrameSaver Devices — Elements Summary Report – Compares DLCI traffic with volume and the baseline, bandwidth utilization, and errors. Use this report for DLCI detail information and comparison, to identify DLCIs with above or below average volume so they can be investigated when there are any significant changes.
  • Page 177 Setting Up Network Health for FrameSaver Devices — FrameSaver SLV Plus At-a-Glance Report – For FrameSaver units with the SLV and SLM reporting feature set, performs trend analysis on up to ten specified variables for DLCIs. This is the first Network Health report to integrate the FrameSaver SLV unit’s unique monitoring capabilities, using the unit’s SLV-advanced network statistics.
  • Page 178 Setting Up Network Health for FrameSaver Devices Trend Reports – Perform trend analysis on up to ten specified variables for DLCIs. Variables other than bandwidth can be selected for a trend report (e.g., burst octets), but a bandwidth trend report should be generated when investigating problems that appear on Exceptions Reports, Supplemental Reports, and Health reports.

  • Page 179: Menu Hierarchy

    Menu Hierarchy Menus The following menus are a graphical representation of the FrameSaver DSL unit’s menu organization. 9783-A2-GB20-00 July 2000...
  • Page 180 Menu Hierarchy Menu Hierarchy – Frame Relay Mode MAIN MENU Status Status Test System and Test Status PVC Connection Status Configuration Network Interface Status Control IP Routing Table Easy Install Performance Statistics Trap Event Log Display LEDs and Control Leads Identity System and Trap Event...
  • Page 181 Menu Hierarchy MAIN MENU Status Test Configuration Control Control System Information Easy Install Administer Logins Change Operating Mode Select Software Release LMI Packet Capture Utility Clear Device Fail Reset Device System Information Administer Logins Select Software Release LMI Packet Capture Utility •...
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  • Page 183: Snmp Mibs And Traps, And Rmon Alarm Defaults

    — FrameSaver Unit’s sysDescr (system 1) — FrameSaver Unit’s sysObjectID (system 2) Interfaces Group (mib-2) — Paradyne Indexes to the Interface Table (ifTable) — NetScout Indexes to the Interface Table (ifTable) Standards Compliance for SNMP Traps — Trap: warmStart —...

  • Page 184: Mib Support

    Enterprise MIB RMON Version 1 MIB (RFC 1757) RMON Version 2 MIB (RFC 2021) Downloading MIBs and SNMP Traps Paradyne standard and enterprise MIBs are available from the Paradyne World Wide Web site. Procedure To access Paradyne MIBs: 1. Access the Paradyne World Wide Web site at www.paradyne.com.

  • Page 185: System Group (Mib-2

    The following is the system description (sysDescr [system 1] ) for the NMS subsystem in the FrameSaver DSL unit: PARADYNE DSL FrameSaver Flex; Model: 9783 ; S/W Release: (MM.mm.bb [MM=Major.mm=minor.bb=build] format) ; NAM CCA number: (hardware version in hhhh-hhh format) ; Serial number: sssssss FrameSaver Unit’s sysObjectID (system 2)

  • Page 186: Interfaces Group (Mib-2

    RFC 1213, which is an SNMPv1 MIB, is provided in this section. Paradyne Indexes to the Interface Table (ifTable) The following table provides the ifName for each interface type, the ifDescr, and the ifIndex that Paradyne has assigned to each. Table B-1. Paradyne Interface Objects Information ifName...

  • Page 187: Netscout Indexes To The Interface Table (Iftable

    SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults NetScout Indexes to the Interface Table (ifTable) For remote monitoring at sites where FrameSaver units are operating with NetScout Probes, use the following ifName, ifDescr, and ifIndex. Table B-2. NetScout Interface Objects Information ifName Description ifDescr (ifEntry 2)

  • Page 188: Standards Compliance For Snmp Traps

    SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults Standards Compliance for SNMP Traps This section describes the FrameSaver unit’s compliance with SNMP format standards and with its special operational trap features. All traps have an associated string to help you decipher the meaning of the trap. Strings associated with an interface with a substring containing $ifString have the following format: ‘DLCI $dlciNumber “$circuitId”...

  • Page 189: Trap: Warmstart

    SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults Trap: warmStart This trap indicates that the FrameSaver unit has been reset and has stabilized. Table B-3. warmStart Trap Trap What It Indicates Possible Cause warmStart FrameSaver unit has just Reset command sent. reinitialized and stabilized Power disruption.

  • Page 190: Traps: Linkup And Linkdown

    SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults Traps: linkUp and linkDown These traps are supported on the following interfaces: Physical sublayer interfaces: network, Ethernet, and synchronous data ports Frame relay logical link layer interfaces Table B-5. linkUp and linkDown Traps Trap What It Indicates Possible Cause...
  • Page 191 SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults Table B-6. linkUp and linkDown Variable-Bindings (1 of 3) Interface Variable-Bindings Possible Cause Physical Sublayer Network ifIndex (RFC 1573) linkDown – One or more alarm conditions are active on the (Supported by an ifAdminStatus interface.
  • Page 192 SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults Table B-6. linkUp and linkDown Variable-Bindings (2 of 3) Interface Variable-Bindings Possible Cause Physical Sublayer (cont’d) Ethernet Port ifIndex (RFC 1573) linkDown – Communication is not possible over the Ethernet ifAdminStatus port. (RFC 1573) Strings: ifOperStatus (RFC 1573)
  • Page 193 SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults Table B-6. linkUp and linkDown Variable-Bindings (3 of 3) Interface Variable-Bindings Possible Cause ATM Logical Link Sublayer Network ifIndex (RFC 1573) linkDown – One or more alarm conditions are active on the ifAdminStatus link.

  • Page 194: Traps: Enterprise-Specific

    SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults Traps: enterprise-Specific These traps indicate that an enterprise-specific event has occurred. Supported enterprise-specific traps are listed below. Table B-7. enterprise-Specific Traps and Variable-Bindings (1 of 3) Trap Variable-Bindings Possible Cause enterpriseCIR- devFrExtDlciIfIndex CIR has changed due to the LMI Change(15) (devFrExt.mib)
  • Page 195 SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults Table B-7. enterprise-Specific Traps and Variable-Bindings (2 of 3) Trap Variable-Bindings Possible Cause enterpriseMissedSLV- devFrExtDlciIfIndex SLV Timeout Error Event (devFrExt.mib) Down(16) Threshold has been exceeded. devFrExtDlciDlci String: (devFrExt.mib) ‘SLV down on $ifString due to excessive SLV packet loss.
  • Page 196 SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults Table B-7. enterprise-Specific Traps and Variable-Bindings (3 of 3) Trap Variable-Bindings Possible Cause For physical interfaces and enterpriseTest- At least one test has been frame relay links: Start(5) started on an interface or virtual circuit.

  • Page 197: Traps: Rmon-Specific

    SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults Traps: RMON-Specific Two traps are defined to support the Alarm and Events Groups of RMON. See RMON Alarm and Event Defaults for the default values that will generate RMON-specific traps. Table B-8. RMON-Specific Traps and Variable-Bindings Trap Variable-Bindings Possible Cause...

  • Page 198: Rmon Alarm And Event Defaults

    FrameSaver unit, shows the alarm and event types, the interval used when generating alarms, and thresholds. Physical Interface Alarm Defaults Frame Relay Link Alarm Defaults DLCI Alarm Defaults – Paradyne Area DLCI Alarm Defaults – NetScout Area Standards Compliance for SNMP Traps for information about how traps...

  • Page 199: Physical Interface Alarm Defaults

    SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults Physical Interface Alarm Defaults This alarm only applies to the FrameSaver DSL unit’s network interface. Table B-9. Network Physical Interface Alarm Defaults Rising Falling Threshold Threshold Sample Event Item Type MIB/Tag/OID Interval Type Default Default...

  • Page 200: Frame Relay Link Alarm Defaults

    SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults Frame Relay Link Alarm Defaults These alarms apply to the FrameSaver unit’s frame relay link interfaces. They are created during RMON initialization. Table B-10. Frame Relay Link Alarm Defaults (1 of 2) Rising Falling Sample...
  • Page 201 SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults Table B-10. Frame Relay Link Alarm Defaults (2 of 2) Rising Falling Sample Event Threshold Threshold Item MIB/Tag/OID Interval Default Default Type Type Tx Total Errors MIB: pdn_FrExt.mib (E) 900 secs Rising (15 mins) Tag: devFrExtLinkTotTxErrs OID: .1.3.6.1.4.1.1795.2.24.2.

  • Page 202: Dlci Alarm Defaults - Paradyne Area

    These alarms apply to all DLCIs on the network interface and can be created during RMON initialization or when a DLCI is created. They are put into the Paradyne alarm area. Table B-11. DLCI Alarm Defaults – Paradyne Area (1 of 3) Rising Falling...
  • Page 203 SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults Table B-11. DLCI Alarm Defaults – Paradyne Area (2 of 3) Rising Falling Threshold Threshold Sample Event Item Type MIB/Tag/OID Interval Type Default Default Frames Sent MIB: FR DTE MIB 60 secs...
  • Page 204 SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults Table B-11. DLCI Alarm Defaults – Paradyne Area (3 of 3) Rising Falling Threshold Threshold Sample Event Item Type MIB/Tag/OID Interval Type Default Default Tx Frames MIB: pdn_FrExt.mib (E) 60 secs None...

  • Page 205: Object Id Cross-References (Numeric Order

    SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults Object ID Cross-References (Numeric Order) The FrameSaver unit supports automatic generation of RMON alarm and event information. Each alarm sets an SNMP variable to monitor. When the threshold set for the monitored variable is exceeded, an SNMP trap is sent and/or a log entry is made.
  • Page 206 SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults Table B-14. History OID Cross-Reference (1 of 5) Object ID (OID) Item MIB/Tag .1.3.6.1.2.1.2.2.1. . . MIB: MIB II (RFC 1573) .1.3.6.1.2.1.2.2.1.5.I Link Speed Tag: ifSpeed All DLCI + LMI Rx Octets MIB: MIB II (RFC 1573) .1.3.6.1.2.1.2.2.1.10.I Tag: ifInOctets...
  • Page 207 SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults Table B-14. History OID Cross-Reference (2 of 5) Object ID (OID) Item MIB/Tag .1.3.6.1.4.1.1795.2.24.2.6.9.4..1.3.6.1.4.1.1795.2.24.2.6.9. 4.1.1.3.I.D DLCI CIR MIB: pdn_FrExt.mib (E) Tag: devFrExtDlciFrCIR .1.3.6.1.4.1.1795.2.24.2.6.9. 4.1.1.7.I .D Tx DEs MIB: pdn_FrExt.mib (E) Tag: devFrExtDlciTxDE MIB: pdn_FrExt.mib (E) .1.3.6.1.4.1.1795.2.24.2.6.9.
  • Page 208 SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults Table B-14. History OID Cross-Reference (3 of 5) Object ID (OID) Item MIB/Tag .1.3.6.1.4.1.1795.2.24.2.6.9.4 . . . MIB: pdn_FrExt.mib (E) .1.3.6.1.4.1.1795.2.24.2.6.9.4.1.1.57.I .D Network Frames Dropped Above CIR Within EIR Tag: devFrExtDlciRxFrNetDrop- CirToEir .1.3.6.1.4.1.1795.2.24.2.6.9.4.1.1.59.I .D Network Frames Offered MIB: pdn_FrExt.mib (E)
  • Page 209 SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults Table B-14. History OID Cross-Reference (4 of 5) Object ID (OID) Item MIB/Tag .1.3.6.1.4.1.1795.2.24.2.6.9.4.5.2.1. . . MIB: pdn_FrExt.mib (E) .1.3.6.1.4.1.1795.2.24.2.6.9.4.5.2.1.2.I.D.N Burst Upper Limit (1– 5) Tag: devFrExtBurstUpLimit .1.3.6.1.4.1.1795.2.24.2.6.9.4.5.2.1.3.I.D.N Burst Octets (1– 5) MIB: pdn_FrExt.mib (E) Tag: devFrExtBurstOctets MIB: pdn_FrExt.mib (E)
  • Page 210 SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults Table B-14. History OID Cross-Reference (5 of 5) Object ID (OID) Item MIB/Tag .1.3.6.1.4.1.1795.2.24.2.6.9.4.10.3.1. . . MIB: pdn_FrExt.mib (E) .1.3.6.1.4.1.1795.2.24.2.6.9.4.10.3.1.2.I.N Port Burst Upper Limits 1– 4 Tag: devFrExtLinkUtilUpLimit .1.3.6.1.4.1.1795.2.24.2.6.9.4.10.3.1.3.I.N Rx Port Burst Octets 1– 5 MIB: pdn_FrExt.mib (E) Tag: devFrExtLinkUtilRxOctets MIB: pdn_FrExt.mib (E)
  • Page 211 SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults Table B-15. Alarm OID Cross-Reference (1 of 2) Object ID (OID) Item MIB/Tag .1.3.6.1.2.1.10.32.2.1..1.3.6.1.2.1.10.32.2.1.4.I.D Rx FECNs MIB: FR DTE MIB (RFC 2115) Tag: frCircuitReceivedFECNs .1.3.6.1.2.1.10.32.2.1.5.I.D Rx BECNs MIB: FR DTE MIB (RFC 2115) Tag: frCircuitReceivedBECNs MIB: FR DTE MIB (RFC 2115) .1.3.6.1.2.1.10.32.2.1.6.I.D...
  • Page 212 SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults Table B-15. Alarm OID Cross-Reference (2 of 2) Object ID (OID) Item MIB/Tag .1.3.6.1.4.1.1795.2.24.2.6.9.4. . . MIB: pdn_FrExt.mib (E) .1.3.6.1.4.1.1795.2.24.2.6.9.4.3.1.7.I.D Current Latency Tag: devFrExtLatencyLatest .1.3.6.1.4.1.1795.2.24.2.6.9.4.4.2.1.2.I.N Frame Size Upper Limits MIB: pdn_FrExt.mib (E) (1–...

  • Page 213: Rear Panel

    Connectors, Cables, and Pin Assignments This appendix shows the FrameSaver unit’s rear panel, and the pin assignments for the connectors/interfaces and cables. Rear Panel The following illustration shows the FrameSaver DSL unit’s rear panel. ETHERNET POWER 00-16690 The sections that follow provide pin assignments for each interface. NOTE: In the pin assignment tables of this appendix, if the pin number is not shown, it is not being used.

  • Page 214: Dsl Network Interface Cable

    Connectors, Cables, and Pin Assignments DSL Network Interface Cable The DSL network interface connector is an RJ48C 8-position keyed modular jack. Table J-1. DSL Network Interface Connector Pin Number Signal (Unused) (Unused) 8-Pin Ring Plug Pin #8 Pin #1 97-15884 RJ48C RJ48C Plug...

  • Page 215: Com Port Connector

    Connectors, Cables, and Pin Assignments COM Port Connector The following table provides the pin assignments for the FrameSaver unit’s 25-position EIA-232C communication port connector. Signal Direction Pin # Shield (GND) — DCE Transmit Data ( TXD ) From DTE ( In ) DCE Receive Data ( RXD ) To DTE ( Out ) DCE Request To Send ( RTS )

  • Page 216: Standard Eia-232-D Crossover Cable

    Connectors, Cables, and Pin Assignments Standard EIA-232-D Crossover Cable A standard crossover cable can be used to connect the COM port to an external modem. The external modem must be configured so it is compatible with the FrameSaver unit. See page C-5 to configure an external modem.
  • Page 217 Connectors, Cables, and Pin Assignments Procedure To configure an external modem: 1. Disconnect the asynchronous terminal from the standard cable. See page C-4 for an illustration of the COM Port connection. 2. Reconnect the crossover cable to the external modem. 3.

  • Page 218: Data Port Connector

    Connectors, Cables, and Pin Assignments Data Port Connector The following table provides the pin assignments for the 34-position V.35 connector to the DTE. 34-Pin Signal ITU CT# Direction Socket Shield — Signal Ground/Common — Request to Send ( RTS ) To DSU (In) Clear to Send ( CTS ) From DSU (Out)

  • Page 219: Ethernet Port Connector

    Connectors, Cables, and Pin Assignments Ethernet Port Connector The following table provides the pin assignments for the FrameSaver unit’s 8-position RJ45 Ethernet port unkeyed modular jack. Signal Direction Pin # 10/100BaseT Transmit Data (TD +) To LAN Interface (Out) 10/100BaseT Transmit Data (TD –) To LAN Interface (Out) 10/100BaseT Receive Data (RD +) From LAN Interface (In)
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  • Page 221: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Table D-1. FrameSaver DSL Technical Specifications (1 of 2) Specification Criteria Approvals FCC Part 15 Class A digital device Safety Refer to the equipment’s label for safety information. Physical Environment Operating temperature 32 F to 122 F ( 0 C to 50 C ) Storage temperature –...
  • Page 222 Technical Specifications Table D-1. FrameSaver DSL Technical Specifications (2 of 2) Specification Criteria COM Port 25-position (DB25) connector Standard EIA-232, V.24 (ISO 2110) Data rates 9.6, 14.4, 19.2, 28.8, 38.4, 57.6, and 115.2 kbps DSL Network Interface 8-position modular unkeyed USOC RJ48C jack Line Code 2B1Q Service...

  • Page 223: Equipment List

    Equipment List Equipment See page E-2 for cables you can order. Model/ Feature Description Number FrameSaver DSL Units FrameSaver DSL unit with 8 PVCs and Basic Feature Set. 9783-A1-211 Includes 1-Slot Housing, 120 Vac Power Supply, Network Cable, Installation Instructions, and Quick Reference. FrameSaver DSL unit with 8 PVCs and Basic and Advanced SLV 9783-A1-221 Feature Sets.
  • Page 224 Equipment List Model/ Feature Description Number NMS Products OpenLane Enterprise 7805-D1-001 OpenLane Workgroup 7805-D1-003 NetScout Manager Plus – For UNIX or Windows NT 9180 NetScout Server – For UNIX or Windows NT 9190 NetScout WebCast – For UNIX or Windows NT 9155 Optional Features Wall Mounting Kit for 1-Slot Housing...
  • Page 225 Index Numbers 55 hexadecimal, test pattern, 8-19, 8-20 back door access when locked out, 8-4 Back-to-Back, Mode Active, 6-14 Backspace, 2-6 basic feature set, 1-8 aborting tests, 8-17 Bc, 4-20 Access Be, 4-21 Dial-In, 4-46 blank, field value, 2-9 Name, 4-31 branches/menus, 2-4 Type, 4-36 bursting, port, 1-10...
  • Page 226 Index Concord’s Network Health, 1-1 compatibility, 10-1 Data Configuration Delivery Ratio (DDR), 1-10 Auto, Active, 6-14 Link Control Identifier (DLCI), 4-30 displaying and changing options, 3-4 Port, physical options, 4-14 FTP transfer rate, 1-8 port connector pin assignments, C-6 menu, 3-2 Rate (Kbps), 4-42 menu/branch, 2-4 selection criteria, 2-1...
  • Page 227 Index Event Log, Trap, 6-35, 8-11 exception points, 10-7 front panel LED, 6-5 network interface options, 4-13 Excess Burst Size (Bits), 4-21 External Network Interface Status screen, 6-21 Device, controlling access, 5-4 Loopback, 8-21 Modem port connector pin assignments, C-6 (Com Port) options, 4-46 port-initiated loopbacks, 4-15 Commands, 4-46...
  • Page 228 Index hardware revision, NAM, 6-2 Lamp Test, 6-17, 8-24 HDLC errors, frame relay statistics, 6-31 last reset, 6-13 Health and Status, 8-2 latency, 1-10 messages, 6-14 LEDs, 8-2, 8-11 Hop, 6-23 and control leads, displaying, 6-3 hyperlink to more information, highlighted text, x descriptions, 6-4 network interface, 6-5 limiting...
  • Page 229 Index Login, 5-1 Mode, Test, 6-4 creating, 5-11 model number, 2-5 ID, 5-11 modifying a login, 5-12 modifying and deleting, 5-12 Monitor Required, 4-33, 4-43, 5-3, 5-5, 5-6 DTR, 4-15 LOL, linkDown trap, B-9 Pattern, 8-20 RTS, 4-14 Loopback monitoring DTE, 8-21 FrameSaver unit, 6-12 Port (DTE) Initiated, 4-15...
  • Page 230 Index Primary Clock, Failed, 6-15 printed reports, 10-7 odd parity, 4-42 problem indicators, 8-2 OID, cross-reference (numeric order), B-24, B-29 product-related documents, ix OK, LED, 6-4, 6-5 Proprietary RIP, 4-30, 4-38 OpenLane, 1-11 Protocol SLM support, 9-1 address resolution, 1-8, 4-41 operation, 2-1 LMI, 4-16 organization of this document, vii...
  • Page 231 Index right arrow key, 2-6 Set DE, 4-29 setting RIP, 1-8, 4-6, 4-45 proprietary, 4-38 Date & Time (system clock), 4-6 date and time, 4-6 RJ45, Ethernet Port connector, C-7 RJ48C network cable, C-2 setting up RMON SNMP trap managers, 4-36 alarm and event defaults, B-16 so router can receive RIP, 4-6 Specific Traps, B-15...
  • Page 232 Index statistics, 1-10, 6-24 Test menu/branch, 2-4 elements, 10-3 uploading to an NMS, 7-6 Mode, 6-4 Status Status messages, 6-17 Enquiry, LMI, 4-9 Tests, 1-9 Health and, 6-14 aborting, 8-17 information, 6-12 available, 8-15 LED, 6-4 Connectivity, 8-20 menu/branch, 2-4 DTE Loopback, 8-21 network interface, 6-21 Duration, 4-12...
  • Page 233 Index Trend, report, 10-7 troubleshooting, 8-1 V.35 creating a management link, 4-24 connector, C-6 device problems, 8-11 straight-through cable, C-6 frame relay PVC problems, 8-13, 8-14 V.54 Loopback, 6-17 management link, 8-5 Value Out of Range message, 4-19, 4-20 tables, 8-11 variable-bindings, B-9, B-15 TruePut technology, 1-10 VCI, 1-9...

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