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MAX 4000 Series Hardware
Installation Guide
Ascend Communications, Inc.
Part Number: 7820-0634-001
For software version 7.0.0
Preliminary November 4, 1998

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  • Page 1 MAX 4000 Series Hardware Installation Guide Ascend Communications, Inc. Part Number: 7820-0634-001 For software version 7.0.0 Preliminary November 4, 1998...
  • Page 2 MAX is a trademark of Ascend Communications, Inc. Other trademarks and trade names mentioned in this publication belong to their respective owners. Copyright © November 1998, Ascend Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This document contains information that is the property of Ascend Communications, Inc. This...

  • Page 3: How To Obtain Technical Assistance

    You can obtain technical assistance by telephone, email, fax, or modem, or over the Internet. Enabling Ascend to assist you If you need to contact Ascend for help with a problem, make sure that you have the following information when you call or that you include it in your correspondence: •...
  • Page 4 Calling Ascend from outside the United States You can contact Ascend by telephone from outside the United States at one of the following numbers: Telephone outside the United States (510) 769-8027 Asia Pacific (except Japan) (+61) 3 9656 7000 Austria/Germany/Switzerland...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Finding information about new features and products Ascend is committed to constant product improvement. You can find out about new features and other improvements as follows: • For the latest information about the Ascend product line, visit our site on the World Wide Web: http://www.ascend.com •...
  • Page 6 12 Before installing wires to the MAX unit’s dc power terminal block, verify that these wires are not connected to any power source. Installing live wires (that is, wires connected to a power source) is hazardous. 13 If using dc power, connect the equipment to a 48 Vdc supply source that is electrically isolated from the ac source.
  • Page 7 Achtung: Das Gerät kann durch Herausziehen des Netzsteckers von der Stromquelle getrennt werden. Die Steckdose muß sich in der Nähe des Geräts befinden und leicht zu erreichen sein. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire, communication cable conductors must be 26 AWG or larger.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents How to obtain technical assistance ..................iii Important safety instructions ..................... v About This Guide ................xix How to use this guide ......................xix What you should know ......................xix Documentation conventions ....................xx MAX 4000 Series documentation set ..................xxi Related publications .......................
  • Page 10 Contents Guidelines for installing MAX units in a rack ............... 2-2 Inserting an expansion card ....................2-3 Setting up the hardware ......................2-5 Connecting to input power ....................2-7 Connecting to the LAN ......................2-7 Connecting the MAX to the T1 Line ..................2-8 Connecting the MAX to an E1 Line ..................
  • Page 11 Contents Configure your specified signaling mode ............. 3-35 Setting the remaining Line N parameters ............. 3-35 For R2 signaling, route incoming calls ..............3-36 Save the Line N profile ..................3-36 For ISDN signaling, route incoming modem calls ..........3-37 Check the line’s status ..................
  • Page 12 Contents Environmental requirements ....................B-2 Alarm relay operating specifications ..................B-3 Appendix C Cables and Connectors..............C-1 User interface specifications ....................C-1 Control port and cabling pinouts for the control-monitor and MIF ....... C-1 Pinouts for the palmtop-controller ................. C-2 Palmtop port and cabling pinouts for a control-monitor ..........
  • Page 13 Contents IDSL specifications ......................C-43 General specifications ....................C-43 Network-interface specifications ................. C-43 Loopback testing ......................C-44 Appendix D FCC and Canadian Notices ............D-1 FCC Part 15 Notice ......................D-1 FCC Part 68 Notice ......................D-1 IC CS-03 Notice ........................D-2 Canadian Notice ........................
  • Page 15 Figures Figure 1-1 MAX base unit....................1-2 Figure 1-2 Redundant MAX base unit ................1-2 Figure 1-3 DC power source on the MAX 4000 and the Redundant MAX 4000..1-2 Figure 1-4 Host/6 card....................1-3 Figure 1-5 ISDN BRI network-interface or terminal-interface card ......1-4 Figure 1-6 Multiband inverse-multiplexing two-port card..........

  • Page 16: Preliminary November

    Figures Figure C-9 RJ-48C/DA-15 straight-through cable............C-16 Figure C-10 RJ-48C/DA crossover cable ............... C-17 Figure C-11 RJ-48C/Bantam straight-through cable ............C-18 Figure C-12 MAX 6000 BNC to RJ-48C straight-through cable ........C-19 Figure C-13 V.35/V.25 bis cable to Cisco ..............C-23 Figure C-14 V.35 cable to generic serial host..............
  • Page 17 Tables Table 2-1 MAX front-panel LEDs ................2-10 Table 2-2 Redundant MAX LEDs ................2-11 Table 2-3 Ethernet-interface LEDs on back-panel ............ 2-12 Table 3-1 T1 line configuration information ..............3-5 Table 3-2 Connection profile settings ................3-7 Table 3-3 Ethernet configuration .................
  • Page 18 Tables Table C-25 Pinouts for RS-449/RS-366/DB-37 cable to VTC ........C-33 Table C-26 Pinouts for RS-449/RS-366 cable to generic serial host ......C-35 Table C-27 RS-449 cable to generic serial host pinouts ..........C-38 Table C-28 Pinouts for X.21 cable to generic serial host ..........C-39 Table C-29 Cable length requirements ................

  • Page 19: About This Guide

    About This Guide How to use this guide This guide explains how to install and test the MAX 4000 series (referred to as the MAX) hardware. It also explains how to navigate the user interface. When you finish with the instructions in this guide, you will be ready to configure the MAX.

  • Page 20: Documentation Conventions

    About This Guide Documentation conventions Documentation conventions Following are all the special characters and typographical conventions used in this manual: Convention Meaning Monospace text Represents text that appears on your computer’s screen, or that could appear on your computer’s screen. Represents characters that you enter exactly as shown (unless the Boldface characters are also in italics —see Italics, below).

  • Page 21: Max 4000 Series Documentation Set

    About This Guide MAX 4000 Series documentation set MAX 4000 Series documentation set The MAX 4000 Series documentation set consists of the following manuals: • MAX 4000 Series Administration Guide • MAX 4000 Series Hardware Installation Guide • MAX 4000 Network Configuration Guide •...

  • Page 23: Chapter 1 Getting Acquainted With The Max

    Getting Acquainted with the MAX This chapter covers the following topics: What is the MAX? ........... . . 1-1 The items in your MAX package.

  • Page 24: Figure 1-1 Max Base Unit

    Getting Acquainted with the MAX The items in your MAX package Figure 1-1. MAX base unit Figure 1-2. Redundant MAX base unit Figure 1-3. DC power source on the MAX 4000 and the Redundant MAX 4000 (Shown with clear plastic guard removed) W AN RI AL...

  • Page 25: Checking Other Package Contents

    Getting Acquainted with the MAX The items in your MAX package Checking other package contents After you verify that you have received the correct base unit, make sure your package contains the following items: • A console cable (null-modem) • Two adapters •...

  • Page 26: Isdn Bri Network-Interface And Terminal-Interface Cards

    Figure 1-5. ISDN BRI network-interface or terminal-interface card Note: Not all Ascend units support all Ascend slot cards. You must install a slot card in a unit that supports that specific card. Ascend’s slot cards are only supported in Ascend devices.

  • Page 27: Series56 Digital Modem Card

    Getting Acquainted with the MAX The items in your MAX package Series56 digital modem card The Series56 digital modem card (Figure 1-7) supports eight, twelve, or sixteen digital modems per card. Digital modems support V.90, K56flex, V.34 and all lower modulations. You can install a maximum of 96 digital modems in the MAX.

  • Page 28: Piafs-16 Card

    Figure 1-9. PIAFS card IDSL card Ascend’s ISDN Digital Subscriber Line (IDSL) card (Figure 1-10) appears as BRI/LT in the VT100 menu screen and supports incoming and outgoing voice calls. To support outgoing voice calls, the connected Terminal Equipment (TE) must use Q.931 en-bloc dialing to send all dialed digits to the MAX in one block (the ISDN Call Setup message), rather than send one digit at a time.

  • Page 29: Interfaces

    Getting Acquainted with the MAX Interfaces Interfaces The MAX has a number of interfaces on the base unit, and others are available on expansion cards. Interfaces on the base unit Figure 1-1 on page 1-2 and Figure 1-2 on page 1-2 show the physical interfaces on the MAX base unit.

  • Page 30: Interfaces On Expansion Cards

    Getting Acquainted with the MAX Interfaces Interfaces on expansion cards AIM/BONDING The DCE interfaces in Figure 1-4 on page 1-3 and Figure 1-6 on page 1-4 provide AIM/BONDING inverse-multiplexing services to devices connected to them. (For details about cables that connect to these ports, see “Serial host interface specifications” on page C-21.) PALMTOP The palmtop port connects to a hand-held palmtop control terminal, although it can also...

  • Page 31: Chapter 2 Setting Up And Testing The Max Hardware

    Setting Up and Testing the MAX Hardware This chapter covers the following topics: Planning the hardware installation ......... 2-1 Inserting an expansion card .

  • Page 32: Guidelines For Installing Digital Modems

    Or, alternatively, a hand-held palmtop terminal and associated cable less than 10 feet (3 meters) in length. • A remote Ascend or compatible unit to which you can telnet or which you can Ping over a dial-up Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) connection. •...

  • Page 33: Inserting An Expansion Card

    Setting Up and Testing the MAX Hardware Inserting an expansion card • Install racks with open sides, if possible, because the MAX fans vent on the side of the unit. If you use enclosed racks: – Make sure that there are openings to the air conditioning system in the floor beneath each cabinet.

  • Page 34: Figure 2-3 Tightening Slot Card Thumbscrews

    Setting Up and Testing the MAX Hardware Inserting an expansion card Caution: Do not force the expansion card into the slot. Doing so can damage the card or slot connector. Tighten the screws on either side of the module as shown in Figure 2-3. Now you are ready to set up the hardware.

  • Page 35: Setting Up The Hardware

    Setting Up and Testing the MAX Hardware Setting up the hardware Setting up the hardware Before you set up the MAX hardware, you need to make sure you have the appropriate space. You can install the MAX in a 19-inch or 23-inch rack. The following illustrations show the dimensions of both base MAX units: the single power supply unit and the redundant power supply unit.

  • Page 36: Figure 2-6 Mounting The Max In A Rack

    Setting Up and Testing the MAX Hardware Setting up the hardware To set up the MAX hardware, proceed as follows: Either place the MAX in a rack and secure it, as shown in Figure 2-6, or place the unit where you can have full access to the front- and back-panels. Figure 2-6.

  • Page 37: Connecting To Input Power

    Setting Up and Testing the MAX Hardware Connecting to input power Connecting to input power Your power sources can be ac or dc, or a combination of both. You plug the ac source into an outlet. (A dc source receives its power from either an ac outlet or a battery). If your unit uses ac power, attach the power cable to the connector at the back of the unit.

  • Page 38: Connecting The Max To The T1 Line

    Setting Up and Testing the MAX Hardware Connecting the MAX to the T1 Line Connecting the MAX to the T1 Line To connect your MAX to the T1 line: Connect the MAX either directly to the T1/PRI line or through other network interface equipment.

  • Page 39: Cable Length And Characteristics

    Setting Up and Testing the MAX Hardware Interpreting the MAX LEDs Cable length and characteristics The maximum distance between the E1/PRI WAN interface equipment and the MAX should not introduce attenuation of more than 6dB, when measured at half the maximum data rate (1024 Kbps).

  • Page 40: Table 2-1 Max Front-Panel Leds

    Setting Up and Testing the MAX Hardware Interpreting the MAX LEDs Table 2-1 lists the LEDs on the front-panel of the MAX and describes the function each LED performs. Table 2-1. MAX front-panel LEDs Description Power On when the MAX power is on. Fault On in one of two cases: A hardware self-test in progress or a hardware failure.

  • Page 41: Figure 2-10 Location Of The Leds On The Redundant Max

    Setting Up and Testing the MAX Hardware Interpreting the MAX LEDs Figure 2-10. Location of the LEDs on the Redundant MAX Table 2-2 lists and describes each LED on the front-panel of the Redundant MAX. This is supplemental information for the redundant ac or dc power supply. Table 2-2.

  • Page 42: Max Back-Panel

    Setting Up and Testing the MAX Hardware Interpreting the MAX LEDs MAX back-panel Figure 2-11 shows the MAX back-panel LEDs, which display the status of the Ethernet– interface. Figure 2-11. Ethernet interface LEDs on MAX back-panel Note: The MAX Classic back-panel has similar LEDs on the Ethernet expansion card if one is installed.

  • Page 43: Starting Up The Max

    If either the Power LED is off or the Fault LED is on, remove the power cord and do not continue. Contact your Ascend distributor. Watch the VT100 or palmtop display during the POST. When the POST is successful, the...
  • Page 44 Setting Up and Testing the MAX Hardware Starting up the MAX Press any key. The following reminder screen appears, instructing you to edit your line configuration before you dial: Edit Line Config before dialing Press any key... Press any key again to display the MAX Main Edit menu as shown. Main Edit Menu >00-000 System 10-000 Net/T1...

  • Page 45: Chapter 3 Quickstart

    Quickstart This chapter explains how to perform a basic configuration of your MAX. This chapter covers the following topics: Quickstart for T1 MAX units..........3-2 Setting up your hardware .

  • Page 46: Quickstart For T1 Max Units

    • An active Ethernet LAN with appropriate cables and connectors. • A remote unit (an Ascend unit or other compatible equipment) that you can Telnet to or Ping over a dial-up PPP encapsulated link across the WAN. • A local host or workstation, on the same subnet as the MAX, that can Telnet to or Ping the MAX.

  • Page 47: Overview Of T1 Line Configuration

    Quickstart Overview of T1 line configuration Overview of T1 line configuration Figure 3-2 illustrates incoming call routing using inband signaling. The example shows two hunt groups: one for digital calls and one for analog calls. Each hunt group contains 12 channels.

  • Page 48: Gathering Configuration Information

    Quickstart Gathering configuration information Figure 3-3. Incoming call routing using ISDN signaling and hunt groups Gathering configuration information Before you start configuring the MAX, gather the following configuration information about your network setup: • T1 line information • Connection profile information •...

  • Page 49: Table 3-1 T1 Line Configuration Information

    Quickstart Gathering configuration information Table 3-1. T1 line configuration information Parameters Your setting Comments Sig Mode Enter the type of signaling your line uses: inband, ISDN, or ISDN_NFAS. Get this information from your service provider. Rob Ctl For every line using inband signaling, enter the robbed-bit call control mechanism.
  • Page 50 Quickstart Gathering configuration information Table 3-1. T1 line configuration information (continued) Parameters Your setting Comments Buildout If your MAX has an internal CSU, enter the amount of attenuation the MAX should apply to the line’s network interface to match the cable length from the MAX to the next repeater.

  • Page 51: Connection Profile Information

    Ethernet > Connections menu. To test the system, you can set up two kinds of connections: • A Connection profile for a remote device (such as an Ascend Pipeline) that dials in with its own IP address. •...

  • Page 52: Ethernet Profile Information

    Quickstart Gathering configuration information Ethernet profile information Table 3-3 lists the parameters you use for configuring the MAX for your Ethernet LAN. As you gather the necessary information, you can record your settings in the middle column. The parameters are in the Ethernet > Mod Config profile. For this Quickstart configuration, you can leave all other parameters in that profile at their default values.

  • Page 53: Using The Max Vt100 Interface

    Quickstart Using the MAX VT100 interface Using the MAX VT100 interface The MAX VT100 interface provides access to the configuration menus. For complete information about using this interface, see Chapter 4, “Navigating and Securing the Interface.” To set up the interface, see “Starting up the MAX” on page 2-13. After communication has been established between the MAX and your console, your screen displays the MAX configuration interface screen Figure 3-4, which comprises an Edit menu and eight status displays.

  • Page 54: Implementing A Basic Configuration

    Quickstart Implementing a basic configuration Table 3-4. Navigating the MAX user interface (continued) If you want to: Do this: Access the Do menu to change your security Press Control-D. level or dial a connection Implementing a basic configuration A basic configuration provides enough functionality to verify that the MAX is up and running, connected, and able to perform basic functions.

  • Page 55: Specify Signaling Mode

    Quickstart Implementing a basic configuration Specify signaling mode From the Main Edit Menu, select the slot that contains your Net/T1 card (for example, 10-000). The slot’s menu appears: 10-000 Net/T1 >10-100 Line Config 10-200 Line Diag Select Line Config. The Line Config menu appears: 10-100 Line Config >10-1** Factory 10-102...

  • Page 56: Configure Your Specified Signaling Mode

    Quickstart Implementing a basic configuration Configure your specified signaling mode If you have selected ISDN_NFAS, enter the NFAS ID for your line. If you have selected Inband, select the type of robbed bit control for the Rob Ctl parameter. The selections are: N/A (appropriate for Sig Mode=ISDN) Wink-Start Idle-Start...

  • Page 57: For Inband Signaling, Route Incoming Calls

    Quickstart Implementing a basic configuration – Unused (not in service) Note: To test the line later, you must have at least two switched channels. If you plan to use a channel for drop-and-insert (D&I), you can enter it as Switched for the Quickstart and then change it to D&I for the final installation.
  • Page 58 Quickstart Implementing a basic configuration Select Mod Config. The Mod Config submenu appears: 50-000 Mod Config Module Name= Ans 1#= Ans 2#= Ans 3#= Ans 4#= Set the Ans N # parameters by entering the unique digits of the telephone numbers dialed by callers who use analog devices.

  • Page 59: Check The Line's Status

    Quickstart Implementing a basic configuration Check the line’s status After the T1/PRI provider has established service, observe the MAX unit’s front-panel indicator lights (LEDs) as illustrated in Figure 3-5. Figure 3-5. Front-panel indicator lights Is the Power LED on and are the Fault, Data, and Alarm LEDs off? •...

  • Page 60: Configuring The Ethernet Profile

    Quickstart Implementing a basic configuration Returning all values to their defaults At the Main Edit Menu, press Ctrl-D. The Main Edit Menu’s DO menu appears. Select D (Diagnostics). The Diagnostics screen appears. Type fclear. This command clears flash memory. Flash memory stores a copy of the configuration. Type nvramclear.

  • Page 61: Configuring The Answer Profile

    Quickstart Implementing a basic configuration Set the IP address and subnet mask of this MAX. Set the IP Adrs parameter. Press Enter to return to the list of parameters. Set the RIP parameter to specify how you want the MAX to handle RIP packets on its Ethernet interface.
  • Page 62 Quickstart Implementing a basic configuration Select PPP Options. The PPP Options submenu appears: 90-700 Answer PPP options... Route IP=Yes Route IPX=No Bridge=Yes Recv Auth=CHAP MRU=1524 LQM=No LQM Min=600 LQM Max=600 Link Comp=Stac VJ Comp=Yes Dyn Alg=Quadratic Sec History=15 Add Pers=5 Sub Pers=10 Min Ch Count=1 Max Ch Count=1...

  • Page 63: Creating Connection Profiles

    Quickstart Implementing a basic configuration Creating Connection profiles Connection profiles define connections to remote users. To create a Connection profile, proceed as follows: From the Main Edit Menu, select Ethernet > Connections. The Connection menu appears. Initially, the Connection profiles are identified only by numbers: 90-100 Connections 90-101...
  • Page 64 Enter to return to the list of parameters. – WAN Alias—If the far-end device is non-Ascend and requires numbered interfaces with PPP encapsulation, enter the IP address of the remote unit’s WAN interface (not its Ethernet interface), then press Enter to return to the list of parameters.

  • Page 65: Testing The Connections

    Quickstart Testing the connections Using the RIP parameter, specify how you want the MAX to handle RIP packets on this WAN interface: – Off (the default)—The MAX does not transmit or receive RIP updates. – Recv-v1—The MAX receives RIP-v1 updates, but does not transmit RIP updates. –...

  • Page 66: Testing The T1/Pri Line

    00-205 Term Serv 00-206 Upd Rem Cfg Select Term Serv. The Terminal Server screen appears: ** Ascend Pipeline Terminal Server ** ascend% Enter the Test command: test phone-number where phone-number is the phone number of the MAX T1 line. Note: The most frequent cause for failing to connect is an incorrect phone number.

  • Page 67: Testing The Wan Connection

    Quickstart Testing the connections Testing the WAN connection To test the WAN connection either Ping a remote unit or establish a telnet session with it, over a dial-up connection. The procedure assumes that: • You can run Telnet or Ping from a host or workstation on the same LAN segment as MAX. •...

  • Page 68: Where To Go Next

    Quickstart Where to go next Where to go next Table 3-5 explains where to find further information about configuring and operating your MAX. Table 3-5. Where to go next To do this: Go to this document: Find the MAX technical MAX 4000 Series Hardware Installation Guide specifications Change the MAX hardware...

  • Page 69: Quickstart For E1 Max Units

    • An active Ethernet LAN with appropriate cables and connectors. • A remote unit (an Ascend unit or other compatible equipment) that you can Telnet to or Ping over a dial-up PPP encapsulated link across the WAN. • A local host or workstation, on the same subnet as the MAX, that can Telnet to or Ping the MAX.

  • Page 70: Figure 3-8 Incoming Call Routing Using R2 Signaling And Hunt Groups

    Quickstart Overview of E1 line configuration Figure 3-8. Incoming call routing using R2 signaling and hunt groups With ISDN signaling, the hunt groups overlap the E1 channels, allowing each channel to answer either voice calls or data calls. Figure 3-9 illustrates the use of ISDN D-channel signaling.

  • Page 71: Gathering Configuration Information

    Quickstart Gathering configuration information Figure 3-9. Incoming call routing using ISDN signaling and hunt groups Gathering configuration information Before you start configuring the MAX, gather the following configuration information about your network setup: • E1 line information • Connection profile information •...

  • Page 72: Table 3-6 E1 Line Configuration Information

    Quickstart Gathering configuration information Table 3-6. E1 line configuration information Parameters Your setting Comments Sig Mode Enter the type of signaling your line uses: • None—A leased line. • ISDN—ISDN signaling using the D channel. The 32nd channel of the E1 line must be designated as the D channel.

  • Page 73: Connection Profile Information

    Connection profiles are in the Ethernet > Connections menu. To test the system, you can set up two kinds of connections: • A Connection profile for a remote device (such as an Ascend Pipeline) that dials in with its own IP address. •...

  • Page 74: Ethernet Profile Information

    Quickstart Gathering configuration information Table 3-7. Connection profile settings (continued) Parameters Your setting Explanation IP address of the link’s remote interface to the IP Options > WAN. Applies only if the remote end of a link WAN Alias uses a PPP implementation that requires that both ends of a WAN connection be on the same subnet.

  • Page 75: Using The Max Vt100 Interface

    Quickstart Using the MAX VT100 interface Using the MAX VT100 interface The MAX VT100 interface provides access to the configuration menus. For complete information about using this interface, see Chapter 4, “Navigating and Securing the Interface.” To set up the interface, see “Starting up the MAX” on page 2-13. After communication has been established between the MAX and your console, your screen displays the MAX configuration interface screen Figure 3-10, which comprises an Edit menu and eight status displays.

  • Page 76: Table 3-9 Navigating The Max User Interface

    Quickstart Using the MAX VT100 interface Table 3-9 provides a quick reference for navigating the MAX user interface. Table 3-9. Navigating the MAX user interface If you want to: Do this: Make a menu or status window active Press the Tab key until the window has a thick double line around it.

  • Page 77: Implementing A Basic Configuration

    Quickstart Implementing a basic configuration Implementing a basic configuration A basic configuration provides enough functionality to verify that the MAX is up and running, connected, and able to perform basic functions. The procedures described in this chapter assume that you have not configured the MAX. Therefore, all parameters initially are at their factory default settings.

  • Page 78: Specify Signaling Mode

    Quickstart Implementing a basic configuration Specify signaling mode From the Main Edit Menu, select the slot that contains your Net/E1 card (for example, 10-000). The slot’s menu appears: 10-000 Net/E1 >10-100 Line Config 10-200 Line Diag Select Line Config. The Line Config menu appears: 10-100 Line Config >10-1** Factory 10-102...

  • Page 79: Configure Your Specified Signaling Mode

    Quickstart Implementing a basic configuration Configure your specified signaling mode With the Line 1 profile selected, set the appropriate signaling mode for the Sig Mode parameter to: • None—A leased line. • ISDN—ISDN signaling using the D channel. The 32nd channel of the E1 line must be designated as the D channel.

  • Page 80: For R2 Signaling, Route Incoming Calls

    Quickstart Implementing a basic configuration Specify the amount of attenuation to add to the line’s network interface. If the MAX does not have an internal CSU, select the N/A settings. Otherwise, select the Buildout value to provide the proper line attenuation. The default is 0dB. If you cannot accept the default channel-type setting of switched for every channel on the line, set the Ch N parameter as required.

  • Page 81: For Isdn Signaling, Route Incoming Modem Calls

    Quickstart Implementing a basic configuration For ISDN signaling, route incoming modem calls If you are using ISDN signaling, you must perform the following steps to configure incoming call routing: To tell the MAX how to route incoming modem calls, from the Main Edit Menu select the slot that contains the digital modem cards–for example, 50-000 V.34 Modem.

  • Page 82: Check The Line's Status

    Quickstart Implementing a basic configuration Press the Left-Arrow or Escape key to exit the Ethernet Mod Config profile. In the confirmation menu, press 2 to save and exit. You have now set all the parameters necessary for your E1 line configuration. Check the line’s status After the E1/PRI provider has established service, observe the MAX unit’s front-panel indicator lights (LEDs) as illustrated in Figure 3-5.

  • Page 83: Configuring The Ethernet Profile

    Quickstart Implementing a basic configuration The Main Edit Menu reappears. Returning all values to their defaults At the Main Edit Menu, press Ctrl-D. The Main Edit Menu’s DO menu appears. Select D (Diagnostics). The Diagnostics screen appears. Type fclear. This command clears flash memory. Flash memory stores a copy of the configuration. Type nvramclear.

  • Page 84: Configuring The Answer Profile

    Quickstart Implementing a basic configuration Set the IP Adrs parameter. Press Enter to return to the list of parameters. Set the RIP parameter to specify how you want the MAX to handle RIP packets on its Ethernet interface. – Off (the default)—The MAX does not transmit or receive RIP updates. –...

  • Page 85: Creating Connection Profiles

    Quickstart Implementing a basic configuration Select PPP Options. The PPP Options submenu appears: 90-700 Answer PPP options... Route IP=Yes Route IPX=No Bridge=Yes Recv Auth=CHAP MRU=1524 LQM=No LQM Min=600 LQM Max=600 Link Comp=Stac VJ Comp=Yes Dyn Alg=Quadratic Sec History=15 Add Pers=5 Sub Pers=10 Min Ch Count=1 Max Ch Count=1...
  • Page 86 Quickstart Implementing a basic configuration 90-104 90-105 90-106 90-107 90-108 90-109 90-110 90-111 90-111 Select the first profile. A list of parameters appears: 90-101 Station= Active=No Encaps=MPP PRI # Type=National Dial #= Calling #= Called #= Route IP=Yes Route IPX=N/A Bridge=N/A Dial brdcast= Encaps options...
  • Page 87 Enter to return to the list of parameters. – WAN Alias—If the far-end device is non-Ascend and requires numbered interfaces with PPP encapsulation, enter the IP address of the remote unit’s WAN interface (not its Ethernet interface), then press Enter to return to the list of parameters.

  • Page 88: Testing The Connections

    Quickstart Testing the connections 11 Press the Left-Arrow key until you return to the Main Edit Menu. Testing the connections When you have successfully configured the MAX as described in the previous section, you are ready to test the connections. To verify that everything is working: •...

  • Page 89: Testing The Wan Connection

    00-205 Term Serv 00-206 Upd Rem Cfg Select Term Serv. The Terminal Server screen appears: ** Ascend Pipeline Terminal Server ** ascend% Enter the Test command: test phone-number where phone-number is the phone number of the MAX T1 line. Note: The most frequent cause for failing to connect is an incorrect phone number.

  • Page 90: Figure 3-12 Testing The Wan By Dialing Into And Out From The Max

    Quickstart Testing the connections Figure 3-12. Testing the WAN by dialing into and out from the MAX E1 line Ethernet Remote device 165.3.45.10 167.34.9.23 165.3.45.8 To test the WAN connection, proceed as follows: Configure the routes of a host that is on the same LAN as your MAX so that your MAX is the gateway to the remote unit.

  • Page 91: Where To Go Next

    Quickstart Where to go next Where to go next Table 3-10 explains where to find further information about configuring and operating your MAX. Table 3-10. Where to go next To do this: Go to this document: Find the MAX technical MAX 4000 Series Hardware Installation Guide specifications Change the MAX hardware...

  • Page 93: Chapter 4 Navigating And Securing The Interface

    Navigating and Securing the Interface This chapter covers the following topics: Configuration menus ........... 4-1 Security profiles .

  • Page 94: Making A Menu Or Status Window Active

    Navigating and Securing the Interface Configuration menus Figure 4-1. MAX 4000 Series configuration menus |-------- MAX EDIT ------------- |--------------------| |--------------------| |Main Edit Menu | |10-100 1234567890 | |10-200 1234567890 | 00-000 System | | L1/LA nnnnnnnnnn | | L2/RA ..| 10-000 Net/T1 12345678901234 12345678901234...
  • Page 95 Navigating and Securing the Interface Configuration menus A0-000 Ether Data b0-000 Serial WAN To move the cursor down, press Ctrl-N (next). To move it up, press Ctrl-P (previous). Depending on your VT100 emulator, you might be able to press the Down-Arrow key instead of Ctrl-N and the Up-Arrow key instead of Ctrl-P.

  • Page 96: Opening Edit Fields

    Navigating and Securing the Interface Configuration menus Opening edit fields To open an edit field for a text-based parameter (such as a password): Press Ctrl-N (next) or the Down-Arrow key and move the cursor to that parameter (for example, Telnet PW). Press Enter.

  • Page 97: Saving Your Changes

    Navigating and Securing the Interface Configuration menus Saving your changes When you exit a profile after changing any of its settings, a message prompt asks if you want to save the changes. EXIT? >0=ESC (Don’t exit) 1=Exit and discard 2=Exit and accept You can save the profile values by choosing the Exit and Accept option and pressing Enter, or by pressing the 2 key.

  • Page 98: Security Profiles

    Navigating and Securing the Interface Security profiles Security profiles The MAX has nine security profiles, which you can configure to provide up to nine levels of security. When you first receive your MAX, none of the profiles implements any restrictions. To see the list of Security profiles: From the Main Edit Menu, move the cursor to the System menu and press Enter.

  • Page 99: Activating The Full Access Security Profile

    Activating the Full Access Security Profile You have to activate and supply the password for the Full Access profile. To perform configuration tasks, the default password for the Full Access profile is Ascend. To activate the Full Access Security profile: Press Ctrl-D.

  • Page 100: Table 4-1 Special Keys For Palmtop-Controller And Control-Monitor Displays

    Navigating and Securing the Interface Special display characters and keys Table 4-1 lists the special-purpose keys and key combinations you can use in the palmtop-controller and the control-monitor displays. Table 4-1. Special keys for palmtop-controller and control-monitor displays Palmtop- Control-monitor Operation controller >...

  • Page 101: Understanding Menu Numbers

    Navigating and Securing the Interface Special display characters and keys Note: You always use the Control and Shift keys in combination with other keys. This document represents key combinations as two characters separated by a hyphen, such as Shift-T, which types the capital letter T. On the palmtop-controller, the main character associated with the key is large and white, and the Shift- character associated with the key is small and yellow.

  • Page 102: E1 Slots

    Navigating and Securing the Interface Special display characters and keys E1 slots The built-in T1 or E1 lines are slot 1 and slot 2 (menu 10-000 and 20-000). Each T1 or E1 slot includes two lines. The menus for configuring and testing the lines are organized as follows: 10-000 Net/T1 (Net/E1) 10-100 Line Config 10-200 Line Diag...

  • Page 103: Table A-1 T1 Access Provisioning Information

    Provisioning the Switch This appendix provides the information necessary for properly provisioning a switch for T1 access, T1 PRI access, E1 access, E1 PRI access and ISDN BRI access to the WAN. This appendix covers the following topics: Provisioning the switch for T1 access ........A-1 Provisioning the switch for T1/PRI access .

  • Page 104: Appendix A Provisioning The Switch

    Provisioning the Switch Provisioning the switch for T1/PRI access Table A-1. T1 access provisioning information (continued) Translation Optional or required Switched data Required. No voice/digital loss plan is allowed, but the drop-and-insert channels to a PBX and the channels to digital modems can be voice channels.

  • Page 105: What You Need From Your E1/Pri Service Provider

    Provisioning the Switch What you need from your E1/PRI service provider What you need from your E1/PRI service provider You need the following information from your E1/PRI service provider: • The phone numbers assigned to your E1/PRI interface, channel-by-channel • Nailed-up channels (also called private WAN), if any •...

  • Page 106: Table A-3 Northern Telecom Provisioning Information

    Provisioning the Switch Provisioning the switch for ISDN BRI access Table A-2. AT&T 5ESS provisioning information (continued) Element Value Comments Number of Circuit Switched Except when it handles calls to digital modems, Data (CSD) the MAX is a data device, and you can substitute voice service for data service only if end-to-end data integrity is guaranteed.

  • Page 107: Information Required From The Isdn Bri Provider

    • TT is the 2-digit TID (required only for NI-1). The TID can be a value from 00 to 62. It is assigned by your carrier. Ascend recommends that you use 00 as the TID for all SPIDs. For example, suppose that 555-1212 is the 7-digit phone number of an ISDN BRI line using Multi-Point mode.
  • Page 108 • TT is the 2-digit TID (required only for NI-1 [PVC=2]). The TID can be a value from 00 to 62. It is assigned by your carrier. Ascend recommends that you use 00 as the TID for all SPIDs. For example, suppose you are using Northern Telecom in NTI Custom mode [PVC=1]). The phone number of your ISDN BRI line, including the area code, is 415-555-1212.

  • Page 109: Battery

    The MAX contains an internal 3V lithium battery. The normal operating life of the battery exceeds five years. Only trained engineers authorized by Ascend should open the MAX unit’s case for testing, maintenance, installation, or any other purpose. Furthermore, only trained engineers should replace MAX components.

  • Page 110: Power Requirements

    MAX Technical Specifications Power requirements Power requirements Table B-1 describes the ac source power requirements for the MAX 6000. Table B-1. MAX 4000 ac source power requirements Element Value Input Voltage 100-240 Vac Input Power 450W maximum Fuse 250 V, 6.3 A, Type T, 5 x 20 mm Frequency 50/60 Hz Current...

  • Page 111: Alarm Relay Operating Specifications

    7.0" x 17.5" x 14.75" (17.8 cm x 44.5 cm x 36.875 cm). Alarm relay operating specifications On the back panel of the Ascend unit is a pair of alarm-relay terminal-block contacts that remain open during normal operation. The contacts close during loss of power, hardware failure, or reset.

  • Page 113: Appendix C Cables And Connectors

    Cables and Connectors This appendix describes specifications for different facets of the MAX, and discusses cabling requirements. This appendix covers the following topics: User interface specifications ..........C-1 Ethernet interface specifications .

  • Page 114: Pinouts For The Palmtop-Controller

    Cables and Connectors User interface specifications Table C-1. Control-monitor and MIF control-port and cabling pinouts (continued) DE-9 pin number RS-232 signal name Function Signal Ground Data Set Ready Request to Send Clear to Send *Ring Indicator Pin 9 is not active. (Ring Indication signal not supplied.) Pinouts for the palmtop-controller Table C-2 specifies the pins and corresponding functions of the palmtop-controller jacks.

  • Page 115: Palmtop Port And Cabling Pinouts For A Control-Monitor

    Cables and Connectors User interface specifications Palmtop port and cabling pinouts for a control-monitor Figure C-1 illustrates the MIF palmtop port and cabling pinouts for a control-monitor. Figure C-1. Control-monitor and MIF palmtop port and cable Table C-3 lists the specifications you need to adapt the palmtop port for use as a control-monitor or MIF interface through a VT100 terminal.

  • Page 116: Ethernet Interface Specifications

    Cables and Connectors Ethernet interface specifications Ethernet interface specifications The base unit of a MAX has an Ethernet interface that supports the physical specifications of IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.14 with Ethernet 2 (Ethernet/DIX) framing. The unit provides a single Ethernet interface that auto-senses the Ethernet type to which it is connected. It supports the following types of Ethernet interfaces: •...

  • Page 117: Port With Internal Csu

    Cables and Connectors T1/PRI interface specifications Port with internal CSU If you enable the internal CSU on a T1/PRI port, you can connect the port directly to the metallic interface of the WAN. To avoid harming the WAN, you must contact your carrier for approval before installation.

  • Page 118: T1/Pri Cable Specifications

    Cables and Connectors T1/PRI interface specifications Note: During loss of power or whenever the MAX restarts, a relay closure returns the T1/PRI signal to the WAN. That is, the T1/PRI line is looped back. However, if you configure the MAX for framing-compatible drop-and-insert functionality, all channels of line #1 are passed to line #2.

  • Page 119: T1/Pri Crossover Cable: Rj-48C/Rj-48C

    Cables and Connectors T1/PRI interface specifications T1/PRI crossover cable: RJ-48C/RJ-48C Install the RJ-48C/RJ-48C crossover cable when the WAN interface transmits on pins 5 and 4 and receives on pins 2 and 1. Figure C-2 and Table C-5 show the pinouts. Figure C-2.

  • Page 120: T1/Pri Straight-Through Cable: Rj-48C/Rj-48C

    Cables and Connectors T1/PRI interface specifications T1/PRI straight-through cable: RJ-48C/RJ-48C Before installing the RJ-48C/RJ-48C straight-through cable, verify that the WAN interface transmits on pins 2 and 1 and receives on pins 5 and 4. Figure C-3 and Table C-6 show the pinouts.

  • Page 121: T1/Pri Straight-Through Cable: Rj-48C

    Cables and Connectors T1/PRI interface specifications T1/PRI straight-through cable: RJ-48C/DA-15 Before installing the RJ-48C/DA-15 straight-through cable, verify that the WAN interface transmits on pins 3 and 11 and receives on pins 1 and 9. Figure C-4 and Table C-7 show the pinouts.

  • Page 122: T1/Pri Crossover Cable: Rj-48C/Da

    Cables and Connectors T1/PRI interface specifications T1/PRI crossover cable: RJ-48C/DA Before installing the RJ-48C/DA crossover cable, verify that the WAN interface transmits on pins 1 and 9 and receives on pins 3 and 11. Figure C-5 and Table C-8 show the pinouts. Figure C-5.

  • Page 123: T1/Pri Straight-Through Cable: Rj-48C/Bantam

    Cables and Connectors T1/PRI interface specifications T1/PRI straight-through cable: RJ-48C/Bantam The WAN side of the RJ-48C/Bantam straight-through cable connects to dual bantam jacks. Figure C-6 and Table C-9 show the pinouts. Figure C-6. RJ-48C/Bantam straight-through cable Table C-9. RJ-48C/Bantam straight-through cable specifications Model number DBNT-RJ45 Part number 2510-0066-001 Pair #...

  • Page 124: T1 Rj-48C-Loopback Plug

    Cables and Connectors T1/PRI interface specifications T1 RJ-48C-Loopback plug This plug loops the transmit signal back to the MAX. Table C-10. RJ-48C-Loopback plug specifications Pair # Signal Male RJ-48C Receive 1 (connects to 5) 2 (connects to 4) Transmit 5 (connects to 1) 4 (connects to 2) T1/PRI WAN ports Table C-11 lists the pins on RJ-48C sockets on the MAX used for T1/PRI WAN interface.

  • Page 125: E1/Pri Interface Specifications

    Cables and Connectors E1/PRI interface specifications E1/PRI interface specifications The MAX unit’s E1/PRI interface has cabling and port specifications. During loss of power or whenever the MAX restarts, a relay closure returns the E1/PRI signal to the WAN. That is, the E1/PRI line is looped back.

  • Page 126: E1/Pri Crossover Cable: Rj-48C/Rj-48C

    Cables and Connectors E1/PRI interface specifications E1/PRI crossover cable: RJ-48C/RJ-48C Install the RJ-48C/RJ-48C crossover when the WAN interface transmits on pins 5 and 4 and receives on pins 2 and 1. Figure C-7 and Table C-12 show the pinouts. Figure C-7. RJ-48C/RJ-48C crossover cable Table C-12.

  • Page 127: E1/Pri Straight-Through Cable: Rj-48C/Rj-48C

    Cables and Connectors E1/PRI interface specifications E1/PRI straight-through cable: RJ-48C/RJ-48C Before installing the RJ-48C/RJ-48C straight-through cable, verify that the WAN interface transmits on pins 2 and 1 and receives on pins 5 and 4. Figure C-8 and Table C-13 show the pinouts.

  • Page 128: E1/Pri Straight-Through Cable: Rj-48C

    Cables and Connectors E1/PRI interface specifications E1/PRI straight-through cable: RJ-48C/DA-15 Before installing the RJ-48C/DA-15 straight-through cable, verify that the WAN interface transmits on pins 3 and 11 and receives on pins 1 and 9. Figure C-9 and Table C-14 show the pinouts.

  • Page 129: E1/Pri Crossover Cable: Rj-48C/Da

    Cables and Connectors E1/PRI interface specifications E1/PRI crossover cable: RJ-48C/DA Before installing the RJ-48C/DA cable, verify that the WAN interface transmits on pins 1 and 9 and receives on pins 3 and 11. Figure C-10 and Table C-15 show the pinouts. Figure C-10.

  • Page 130: E1/Pri Straight-Through Cable: Rj-48C/Bantam

    Cables and Connectors E1/PRI interface specifications E1/PRI straight-through cable: RJ-48C/Bantam The WAN side of the RJ-48C/Bantam straight-through cable connects to dual bantam jacks. Figure C-11 and Table C-16 show the pinouts. Figure C-11. RJ-48C/Bantam straight-through cable Table C-16. RJ-48C/Bantam straight-through cable specifications Model number DBNT-RJ-45 Part number 2510-0066-001 Pair #...

  • Page 131: E1/Pri Straight-Through Cable: Max 6000 Bnc To Rj-48C

    Cables and Connectors E1/PRI interface specifications E1/PRI straight-through cable: MAX 6000 BNC to RJ-48C The MAX 6000 BNC to RJ-48C cable adapts a modular E1 port on the MAX to coaxial cable E1 lines. You must also set the jumpers within the MAX for 50 ohm service. Figure C-12 and Table C-17 show the pinouts.

  • Page 132: E1/Pri Wan Ports

    Cables and Connectors ISDN BRI interface specifications E1/PRI WAN ports Table C-18 lists the pins on RJ-48C sockets on the MAX used for E1/PRI WAN interface. Only pins 1, 2, 4, and 5 are used. The remaining pins are not connected. Table C-18.

  • Page 133: For The Host/Bri Module

    Cables and Connectors Serial host interface specifications For the Host/BRI module Each ISDN BRI line provided by the Host/BRI module (MX-SL-8BRIT) must end in a 100Ω termination. The maximum cable distance between the Host/BRI and its termination is 3280 feet (1000 m). You can install the local ISDN BRI device anywhere along the length of the cable.
  • Page 134 Cables and Connectors Serial host interface specifications Table C-19. Serial host interface cabling abbreviations (continued) Abbreviation Explanation Send Timing - Receive Timing + Receive Timing - Terminal Timing + Terminal Timing - Data Set Ready DCD (CD) Data Carrier Detect Request to Send Ring Indicate Data Terminal Ready...

  • Page 135: V.35 Cabling

    Cables and Connectors Serial host interface specifications V.35 cabling You can use V.35 cabling to connect the MAX to some Cisco routers, to a wide variety of serial hosts, and to CLI and PictureTel codecs. V.35/V.25 bis cable to Cisco The V.35/V.25 bis cable connects the MAX to the V.35 port of a Cisco router that uses V.25 bis dialing.
  • Page 136 Cables and Connectors Serial host interface specifications Table C-20. Pinouts for V.35/V.25 bis cable to Cisco (continued) Pair # Signal MAX male DB-44 Host female V.35 (MAX) (MAX) E, F* SGND RX/SEL 28, 44* Pin positions separated by commas are jumped to each other. C-24 Preliminary November 4, 1998 MAX 4000 Series Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 137: V.35 Cable To Generic Serial Host

    Cables and Connectors Serial host interface specifications V.35 cable to generic serial host The V.35 cable for connection to generic serial hosts connects the MAX to the V.35 ports of a wide variety of equipment. A female-to-male V.35 gender changer is included when you order the cable.
  • Page 138 Cables and Connectors Serial host interface specifications Table C-21. Pinouts for V.35 cable to generic serial host (continued) Pair # Signal MAX male DB-44 Host female V.35 (MAX) (MAX) D, F* SGND RX/SEL 28, 44* Pin positions separated by commas are jumped to each other. C-26 Preliminary November 4, 1998 MAX 4000 Series Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 139: V.35/Rs-366 Cable To Generic Serial Host

    Cables and Connectors Serial host interface specifications V.35/RS-366 cable to generic serial host The V.35/RS-366 cable connects the MAX to the V.35 ports of a wide variety of equipment that uses RS-366 dialing. A female-to-male V.35 gender changer is included when you order the cable.
  • Page 140 Cables and Connectors Serial host interface specifications Table C-22. Pinouts for V.35/RS-366 cable to generic serial host Model number MBHD-V35-366 Part number 2510-0077-001 Pair # Signal MAX male DB-44 Host female V.35 RS-366 female DB-25 (MAX) (MAX) DCD/CTS D, F* SGND SGND 7, 18, 19*...

  • Page 141: V.35/Rs-366 Cable To Cli

    Cables and Connectors Serial host interface specifications V.35/RS-366 cable to CLI The V.35/RS-366 cable connects the MAX to the V.35 port of the Compression Labs Rembrandt II codec with support for RS-366 dialing. Figure C-16 and Table C-23 show the V.35/RS-366 cable pinouts.
  • Page 142 Cables and Connectors Serial host interface specifications Table C-23. Pinouts for V.35/RS-366 cable to CLI (continued) Pair # Signal MAX male DB-44 Host V.35/RS-366 (MAX) (MAX) male DB-25 V.35 DSR V.35 DCD/CTS V.35 RTS V.35 RI V.35 TT+ V.35 TT- RS-366 DPR RS-366 ACR RS-366 CRQ...

  • Page 143: V.35/Rs-366 Cable To Picturetel

    Cables and Connectors Serial host interface specifications V.35/RS-366 cable to PictureTel The V.35/RS-366 cable connects the MAX to the V.35 port of the PictureTel codec with support for RS-366 dialing. Figure C-17 and Table C-24 show the V.35/RS-366 cable pinouts. Figure C-17.
  • Page 144 Cables and Connectors Serial host interface specifications Table C-24. Pinouts for V.35/RS-366 cable to PictureTel (continued) Model number MBHD-449PT Part number 2510-0093-001 Pair # Signal MAX male DB-44 Host female DB-37 RS-366 female DB-25 (MAX) (MAX) DCD/CTS 9, 13* SGND 19, 20, 37* SGND RX/SEL...

  • Page 145: Rs-366 Cabling

    Cables and Connectors Serial host interface specifications RS-366 cabling Ascend supplies a variety of RS-366 cables which you can use to connect the MAX to Video Telecom and to a wide variety of serial hosts. RS-449/RS-366/DB-37 cable to Video Telecom The RS-449/RS-366/DB-37 cable connects the MAX to the RS-449 port of a Video Telecom codec with support for RS-366 dialing.
  • Page 146 Cables and Connectors Serial host interface specifications Table C-25. Pinouts for RS-449/RS-366/DB-37 cable to VTC (continued) Pair # Signal MAX male DB-44 Host RS-449/RS-366 (MAX) (MAX) male DB-37 DCD/CTS 9, 11, 18* SGND RS-366 RS-366 RS-366 RS-366 RS-366 RS-366 RS-366 RS-366 RS-366 RX/SEL...

  • Page 147: Rs-449/Rs-366 Cable To Generic Serial Host

    Cables and Connectors Serial host interface specifications RS-449/RS-366 cable to generic serial host The RS-449/RS-366 cable connects the MAX to the RS-449 ports of a wide variety of equipment that uses RS-366 dialing. A female-to-male DB-37 gender changer is included when you order the cable.
  • Page 148 Cables and Connectors Serial host interface specifications Table C-26. Pinouts for RS-449/RS-366 cable to generic serial host (continued) Model number MBHD-449-366 Part number 2510-0078-001 Pair # Signal MAX male DB-44 Host female DB-37 RS-366 female DB-25 (MAX) (MAX) DCD/CTS 9, 13* SGND 19, 20, 37* SGND...

  • Page 149: Rs-449 Cable To Generic Serial Host

    Cables and Connectors Serial host interface specifications RS-449 cable to generic serial host The RS-449 cable for connection to generic serial hosts connects the MAX to the RS-449 ports of a wide variety of equipment. A female-to-male DB-37 gender changer is included when you order the cable.

  • Page 150: Table C-27 Rs-449 Cable To Generic Serial Host Pinouts

    Cables and Connectors Serial host interface specifications Table C-27. RS-449 cable to generic serial host pinouts Pair # Signal MAX male DB-44 Host female DB-37 (MAX) (MAX) FGND DCD/C 9, 13* SGND 19, 20, 37* RX/SEL 20, 28* * Pin positions separated by commas are jumped to each other. Note: To manufacture an RS-449 cable for Cisco routers, use the wiring list shown in Table C-27 and connect the following DB-37 pins to SGND: •...

  • Page 151: X.21 Cabling

    Serial host interface specifications X.21 cabling Ascend supplies a single X.21 cable. You can use the X.21 cable for connecting to generic serial hosts. If your host is equipped with an X.21 interface, Figure C-21 and Table C-28 show the pinouts for the host cable.

  • Page 152: Cable Length Requirements

    Longer distances at the specified data rates are possible when you use terminal timing. If you require still longer distances you can install the Ascend RPM, a hardware device that provides an extended-distance high-speed link between the MAX and the serial host equipment.

  • Page 153: Serial Wan Cabling Specifications

    Cables and Connectors Serial WAN cabling specifications Serial WAN cabling specifications The MAX unit’s serial WAN interface supports nailed-up connections to the WAN. Data packets from the MAX unit’s bridge/router module can use this interface, but bit streams from devices connected to the MAX unit’s serial host ports cannot. The MAX unit’s serial WAN port is compatible with the following two electrical standards: V.35 RS-449/422...

  • Page 154: Table C-31 Rs-449 Cable Pinouts

    Cables and Connectors Serial WAN cabling specifications Table C-30. V.35 cable pinouts (continued) Pair # Signal MAX male DB-44 Host male V.35 (MAX) (MAX) RS-449 cable to WAN You can connect the RS-449 cable to the RS-449 port of a DCE device. Table C-31 describes the RS-449 pinouts.

  • Page 155: Idsl Specifications

    Cables and Connectors IDSL specifications IDSL specifications Check with your provider regarding the network-interface specifications for the ISDN Digital Subscriber Line (IDSL) card. The card supports loopback testing. It includes an RS-449 cable for connection to a DCE device. General specifications Following are the general specifications for the IDSL card:.

  • Page 156: Loopback Testing

    Cables and Connectors IDSL specifications Loopback testing IDSL provides the following types of loopback testing: • Line loopback test • Corrupt CRC test • Request corrupt CRC test • Monitoring C-44 Preliminary November 4, 1998 MAX 4000 Series Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 157: Fcc Part 15 Notice

    Ascend Communications, Inc. FCC Part 68 Notice Ascend Communications MAX models: MAX-DSX/DSX, MAX-CSU/CSU, and MAX-CSU/DSX, have been tested to comply with Part 68 of FCC Rules. Please note the following: Upon request of the telephone company, you should provide the FCC registration number of the equipment that is connected to your line.

  • Page 158: Ic Cs-03 Notice

    FCC. If trouble is experienced with this equipment, please contact: Ascend Communications, Inc. 1701 Harbor Bay Parkway Alameda, CA 94502 If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request you to remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved.

  • Page 159: Canadian Notice

    FCC and Canadian Notices Canadian Notice Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important to rural areas. Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

  • Page 161: Appendix E Warranties

    The MAX has a twelve-month conditional warranty. Product warranty Ascend warrants that the MAX will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from date of shipment. Ascend shall incur no liability under this warranty if: •...
  • Page 162 Warranties Repair Facility upon request. The warranty on a serviced product is thirty (30) days measured from date of service. Out-of-warranty repair charges are based upon the prices in effect at the time of return. Preliminary October 30, 1998 MAX 4000 Series Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 163: Index

    Index AIM/BONDING interface E1 line configuration Quickstart 3-25 Alarm interface E1/PRI alarm relay operating specifications service provider information AT&T 5ESS, provisioning WAN connector specifications C-20 WAN switches supported edit fields main menu back-panel enumerated parameters dc power source environmental requirements back-panel LEDs Ethernet standard MAX...
  • Page 164 Index inband signaling 3-10 3-11 menu incoming calls, routing 3-13 numbers indicator lights MIF control-port, pinouts MAX back-panel 2-12 MIF palmtop, pinouts MAX front-panel Mod Config menu Redundant MAX back-panel 2-12 monitor-control, pinouts Redundant MAX front-panel 2-11 Multiband inverse multiplexing card standard front-panel interfaces Alarm...
  • Page 165 Index privileges E1/PRI WAN ports C-20 environmental requirements assigning Ethernet interface passwords IDSL specifications C-43 restricting ISDN BRI interface C-20 RS-366 cabling C-33 serial host interface C-21 serial WAN cabling C-41 T1/PRI interface Quickstart user interface E1 line configuration 3-25 V.35 cabling C-23 T1 line configuration...
  • Page 166 Index (1 to 4) ports C-13 (1-4) ports E1/PRI connector specifications C-20 switched services C-12 window Ethernet menu Mod Config status wink-start X.21 cabling specifications C-39 Index-4 MAX 4000 Series Hardware Installation Guide...

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