Summary of Contents for MRV Communications LX-4000 Series
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Getting Started with the LX-4000 Series Corporate Headquarters MRV Communications, Inc. Corporate Center 20415 Nordhoff Street Chatsworth, CA 91311 Tel: 818-773-0900 Fax: 818-773-0906 www.mrv.com MRV Americas Service and Support 295 Foster Street Littleton, MA 01460 Tel: 800-435-7997 Tel: +001 978-952-4888 (Outside U.S.) Email: service@mrv.com...
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Information is available from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration at www.bis.doc.gov. Licensing Notice This software is licensed as described in the "License" file on the LX-Series CD Kit and at the MRV website when downloading software. 451-0308 MRV Communications, Inc. www.mrv.com...
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Booting from Defaults ...34 Accessing and Configuring Additional Features ...34 Connecting to the LX-4000 Series via Telnet or SSH ... 34 Accessing from a Terminal Attached to an LX-4000 Series Serial Port ... 35 Additional Considerations ...35 Command Line Interface (CLI) Tree Structure...36 Additional Considerations for an Internet Environment ...36...
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Factory Default Settings...50 Appendix C - POST Test Error Codes... 51 Error Code Definitions...51 POST Test Error Code Sample...53 Appendix D - Cabling the LX-4000 Series... 55 Cabling Considerations...55 Serial Device Connectors ... 55 Diagnostic Port Connector (Port 0) ... 55 10/100 Connector...
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LX Series 4032 with Modem Rear Panel ... 18 LX Series 4032 DC Version with Modem Rear Panel ... 19 LX Series 4048 AC Rear Panel... 19 Mounting an LX-4000 Series in Rack ... 20 Connecting DC Power ... 21 LX Series RESET Switch Location ... 23 Basic Menu Structure ...
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Tables LX-4000 Series Specifications ... 45 Temperature/Humidity Sensor Specifications ... 48 LX-4000 Series Factory Defaults ... 49 POST Test Error Codes ... 51 451-0308 MRV Communications, Inc. www.mrv.com...
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Chapter 1 – Provides an overview of the LX-4000 Series, including supported communication speeds, software requirements, and conventions. • Chapter 2 – Describes how to install and connect the LX-4000 Series, as well as the unit’s LEDs and connectors. •...
Management Information Base (MIB) structure (as pointers to objects in the devices) to manage these units. • Software Release Notes - Cites supported features as well as any notes and restrictions for the current software version. MRV Communications, Inc. www.mrv.com 451-0308...
The LX-4000 Series also provides various port densities of RS-232 DTE RJ45 Serial ports, as well as V.90/K56 flex Internal Modem options. Currently, the LX-4000 hardware provides port densities of 8, 16, 32, and 48 ports, plus port 0 for local management.
Overview of the LX-4000 Series • Configure Mode prompt – A sample configure mode prompt is Async 1-6:0 >>, where Async is a reminder that tells you which part of the configuration you are in, 1-6 is the range of ports any operation will affect, 0 is a session number, and >> indicates superuser mode. To get to the Async 1-6:0 >>...
Hardware Installation This section explains how to install an LX-4000 Series Communications server and place it into operation. Unpack and Inspect the Unit Place all packing materials back into the shipping carton and save the carton. (If you need to return the unit to MRV or your distributor, you should return it in the original carton.)
Installing the LX-4000 Series LX-4000 Indicators and Interfaces This section explains the LX-4000 unit’s indicators and interfaces. Front Panel LEDs This section explains the front panel LEDs (see Figures 1 through 4). Modem Port 100 Mbps LED DIAG Port (Port 0) Solid red indicates a fault condition exists or maintenance is required.
451-0308 MRV Communications, Inc. DIAG Port (Port 0) Figure 5 - LX Series 4008 Rear Panel DIAG Port (Port 0) Figure 6 - LX Series 4008 with Modem Rear Panel Installing the LX-4000 Series LINK 10/100 ETHERNET LINK DIAG 100 Mbps...
Installing the LX-4000 Series 100-240VAC 1.0A 50/60Hz -24/-48/-60 VDC 1.2 MAX 100-240VAC 1.0A 50/60Hz MRV Communications, Inc. DIAG Port (Port 0) Figure 7 - LX Series 4016 with Modem Rear Panel DIAG Port (Port 0) Figure 8 - LX Series 4016 DC Version Rear Panel...
Do not place an object on the side(s) of the unit that might block airflow through the unit. 451-0308 MRV Communications, Inc. DIAG Port (Port 0) Figure 11 - LX Series 4048 AC Rear Panel Installing the LX-4000 Series Modem Port LINK TELCO LINE...
Refer to the LX-Series Commands Reference Guide for further details. MRV Communications, Inc. remove the front Figure 12 - Mounting an LX-4000 Series in Rack If you reverse-mount the unit, remove the rear and center top and bottom...
Connect a category 3 (CAT 3) cable for 10 Mbps operation, or a category 5 (CAT 5) cable for 10/100 Mbps operation to the 10/100 connector on the rear of the LX-4000 Series (see Figure 5) and the other end to your network. The LINK LED comes on steady green if the cable is properly connected.
Powering On The Power On Self Test (POST) starts when you apply power to the LX-4000 Series unit. The port status LEDs flicker and the FLT LED remains on while the test is running (this may take only a few seconds).
Customer Support. Resetting the Unit To reset the LX-4000 Series, use a paper clip to momentarily press the reset button, which is behind the small hole labeled R on the front panel. Refer to Figure 14 for the exact location.
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Configuring the LX-4000 Series for the First Time Configuring the LX-4000 Unit for the First Time You can choose from five options to configure the unit for the first time: • First Time Configuration Utility - The first time an LX-4000 unit boots up at default parameters, you are presented with the option to run the Initial Connectivity setup.
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Configuring the LX-4000 Series for the First Time 2. Press b to boot the LX-4000 unit. The setup takes a minute or two. The The unit has loaded to factory defaults, would you like to run Initial Connectivity Setup? y/n message appears.
Commands Reference Guide for information on specific commands. • To use Telnet, refer to “Connecting to the LX-4000 Series via Telnet or SSH” on page 34. • To use the web browser, refer to “Accessing and Configuring the Graphical User Interface (GUI)”...
Configuring the LX-4000 Series for the First Time Manually Setting the IP Address Via the CLI If the unit boots up with or without an IP address from the network, you can change the addressing via the CLI. Use the following procedure to change the IP address information as needed: 1.
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3. Click Yes. The plugin is downloaded and then the installation begins. A Java Runtime Environ- ment window appears after about two minutes. NOTE: Depending on the speed of your PC, this may take several minutes. 451-0308 MRV Communications, Inc. Configuring the LX-4000 Series for the First Time www.mrv.com...
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Configuring the LX-4000 Series for the First Time 4. Follow the defaults to the end of the install. 5. When your browser connects to the LX, the Java Security Warning window appears. NOTE: Your Java Security Warning window may vary, depending on your PC operating system.
2. To log in as a superuser, click the Admin button on the tool bar and log in with the default Supe- ruser password system. You can now configure the unit via the GUI. 451-0308 MRV Communications, Inc. Configuring the LX-4000 Series for the First Time www.mrv.com...
Configuring the LX-4000 Series for the First Time 3. Click on the menu items on the left side of the window. For example, selecting Ports: Async opens the Async ports window. Web Access Mode If you have Web Access Mode, your pre-configured menu screen appears when you login. Click on the various menu items on the left side of the window to perform preconfigured menu option tasks.
1. System setup 2. Network setup 3. Subscribers 4. Async Port 5. Boot setup Follow the menu and the accompanying help text to configure the LX unit. 451-0308 MRV Communications, Inc. Configuring the LX-4000 Series for the First Time www.mrv.com...
Series Configuration Guide. Accessing and Configuring Additional Features The following sections describe additional LX-4000 features you can access and configure. Connecting to the LX-4000 Series via Telnet or SSH Telnet Directly into the Communication Server NOTE: The default telnet port is 23. The default SSH port is 22.
If you change the port number, be sure not to use a socket number assigned to another application or daemon. Accessing from a Terminal Attached to an LX-4000 Series Serial Port Use the following procedure to access the command line interface port from a dumb terminal attached to an LX Series serial port, which is set for access local, or dynamic: 1.
Configuring the LX-4000 Series for the First Time Command Line Interface (CLI) Tree Structure The command line interface structure is designed to be as intuitive as possible. Refer to “Navigating the LX Command Line Interface (CLI)” in the LX-Series Commands Reference Guide for detailed information on the menu tree modes.
The LX-4000 Series offers extended capabilities beyond traditional RS-232 communication uses. For example, a port with specialized hardware attached can be configured to monitor temperature and humidity remotely. The following sections present some of these capabilities. Sensor (Temperature/Humidity) Ports NOTE: Refer to Appendix A for Temperature/Humidity sensor technical specifications.
32 devices. See the Technical Specifications Appendix for more information about available 5250 Power Control Series models. The following section explains how to connect and install the 5250. MRV Communications, Inc. RJ45 Double-Ended Straight-Through Cable 100-240VAC 1.0A 50/60Hz...
Reference Guide for a detailed explanation of the commands used to configure and view your 5250 through the CLI interface. See Chapter 3 for details on how to access the GUI interface. 451-0308 MRV Communications, Inc. T/H 1 Top of...
The 5150 Series is equipped with a single RJ45 RS-232 serial port for attachment to a PC or networked terminal server using the supplied RJ45 to RJ45 crossover cable and RJ45 to DB9F serial port adapter as required. See the Technical Specifications in Getting Started with the MRV Communications 5150 Power Control Series for more information on the RS-232 serial port.
The 4800 Series is equipped with a single RJ45 RS-232 serial port for attachment to a PC or networked terminal server using the supplied RJ45 to RJ45 crossover cable and RJ45 to DB9F serial port adapter as required. See the Technical Specifications in Getting Started with the MRV Communications 4800 Power Control Series for more information on the RS-232 serial port.
The signaling device may also be electrical such as an opto-isolator, a CMOS driver or a transistor circuit. Typical circuits are illustrated in Figure 20. MRV Communications, Inc. www.mrv.com 451-0308...
• Upon a restart or power up the states of DTR and RTS will transition several times as the LX- Series begins its start-up initialization. 451-0308 MRV Communications, Inc. Figure 20 - Typical Alarm Inputs Connections www.mrv.com Alternative Port Capabilities...
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If you want the DTR signal to be asserted High (positive voltage) on the port: InReach:0>> control port async # dtr high Refer to the LX-Series Configuration Guide for a detailed explanation of the commands to set up a port in the Control function. MRV Communications, Inc. www.mrv.com 451-0308...
Appendix A - Technical Specifications The following table provides the specifications for the LX-4000 Series. Item Terminal Signals Terminal Cabling Serial Line Speed Number of Serial Ports Modem (optional) LEDs Controls Dimensions Height Depth Width 451-0308 MRV Communications, Inc. Table 1 - LX-4000 Series Specifications...
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5% to 90% humidity, noncondensing Operating Temperature: 0 to 40°C (32° to 104° F) Storage Temperature: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185° F) 100 - 240 VAC 50 - 60 Hz (All LX-4000 Series) 150 meters (500 feet) 300 Meters (1000 feet) www.mrv.com...
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Control Output Ratings Real Time Clock Battery 451-0308 MRV Communications, Inc. LX-4008 AC - 11W, (38BTU/hr) 0.09A at 120V (typ), 11W 0.05A at 220V (typ) LX-4008 DC - -48VDC Nominal, -20VDC to -72VDC Operating Range, 1A @ -48VDC, Dual Feed, 165 BTU/hr LX-4016 AC - 14W, (47.8 BTU/hr) 0.11A at 120V (typ), 14W...
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Maximum Cable Length Operating Environ- ment Dimensions Weight Accuracy MRV Communications, Inc. Description Proprietary 50 feet 5% to 90% humidity, noncondensing Operating Temperature: 0 to 40°C (32° to 104° F) Storage Temperature: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185° F) Height: 0.8 inches Length: 3.15 inches...
The following table provides the factory defaults for the LX-4000 Series. Item DIAG Port/local management port (default settings) All Ports Except Management and Modem Ports (default settings) Modem Port (default settings) 451-0308 MRV Communications, Inc. Appendix B - Factory Defaults...
For defaults on specific commands, refer to the LX-Series Commands Reference Guide. Each LX Series unit is configured at the factory to use a default set of initialization parameters that sets all ports to operate with asynchronous ASCII terminal devices. MRV Communications, Inc. Factory Default Setting Factory Default Setting...
Error Code Definitions The following table provides the definitions for the LX-4000 Series POST test error codes. Error Definition CPU Clock Slow Reading Invalid Default Value from CPLD Diagnostic Register Reading Invalid Default Value from Expansion CPLD Diagnostic Reg- ister...
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CD1400 Invalid Data Received for Quadart 1 CD1400 Invalid Data Received for Quadart 2 CD1400 Invalid Data Received for Quadart 3 CD1400 Invalid Data Received for Quadart 4 CD1400 Invalid Data Received for Quadart 5 MRV Communications, Inc. 3030 3040 3050 4110...
Diagnostic Port Connector (Port 0) The pinout for the Diagnostic Port connector is the same as that of the serial connector. 451-0308 MRV Communications, Inc. Appendix D - Cabling the LX-4000 Series 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Rj-45 Jack Rj-45 Plug...
Figure 24 shows the standard 10/100 (RJ-45 jack) connector signal assignments. Ordering Cables MRV also supplies crossover cables and modular adapters for use with all LX-4000 Series units. To order cables, adapters or other cabling accessories from MRV, contact your Sales representative or distributor.
The Inlet Connector Lock is available only on the LX-4008, LX-4016, and LX-4032. It is not supported on the LX-4048. You can use an inlet connector lock to lock the AC power cord to the LX-4000 Series unit. MRV does not supply this lock. You can order the connector lock (part number 85910020) from Panel Components Corporation.
You should give special consideration to the wiring scheme when connecting a device such as a terminal to a LX-4000 Series serial port. The LX-4000 Series is considered a DTE device. To connect to another DTE device such as a terminal, you will need crossover wiring, as shown in Figure 27 and Figure 28.
Appendix D - Cabling the LX-4000 Series Application (see Figure 28): Use RJ-45 to DB-9 to connect your LX-Series unit to a PC or other serial port using a D sub-9 connector. LX Series MAXserver Connector Female RJ-45 LX Series...
When a DTE device is connected to an LX-4000 Series serial port, the device's DTR output is connected to pin 7 of the LX-4000 Series. In this case, the signal at pin 7 is referred to as DSR. (This cabling scheme also provides DECconnect compatibility, since DECconnect does not support the DCD signal.)
Appendix D - Cabling the LX-4000 Series • Terminal emulation and file transfer applications, such as Kermit, Xmodem, Microphone, etc. • Applications such as PPP using low speed modems. • Applications such as PPP using high speed modems. • Applications using CCITT V.42-compliant modems, or other devices operating at high port speeds.
55 DB-25 connectors 59 DB-25 pin assignments 61 DC power connecting 21 diagnostic port connector 55 DTE devices connecting to LX-4000 Series 61 DTE wiring 59 environment 19 environmental considerations 19 error code definitions 51 ethernet connection 21 451-0308...
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45 speeds 45 voltage 46 weight 46 LX-4000 Series ports accessing from a terminal 35 LX-4000 Series serial ports number of 45 LX-4000 Unit configuring for the first time 25 LX-4008S front panel 16 LX-4016 front panel 16 LX-4032 front panel 16...
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48 connecting the 37 dimensions 48 environment 48 interface 48 451-0308 INDEX typographical conventions 14 Unpacking and inspecting the unit 15 web access mode 32 web configure mode 31 wiring schemes MRV Communications, Inc. weight 48 for RJ-45 59 www.mrv.com...
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