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Getting Started with the LX Series
Corporate Headquarters
MRV Communications, Inc. Corporate Center
20415 Nordhoff Street
Chatsworth, CA 91311
www.mrv.com
Sales and Customer Support
MRV Americas
295 Foster Street
Littleton, MA 01460
Tel: 800-338-5316 (U.S.)
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  • Page 1 Getting Started with the LX 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 (Internet) Sales and Customer Support MRV Americas MRV International 295 Foster Street Industrial Zone Littleton, MA 01460 P.O.
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the prior written consent of MRV Communications, Inc. The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by MRV Communications, Inc. MRV Communications, Inc.
  • Page 3 • Consult the dealer or experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by MRV Communications, Inc. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 451-0308...
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    IP Configuration Menu ....................38 Booting from Defaults ....................38 Accessing and Configuring Additional Features ............39 Connecting to the LX Series via Telnet or SSH ........... 39 Accessing from a Terminal Attached to an LX Series Serial Port ...... 40 Additional Considerations ...................40 451-0308...
  • Page 6 Appendix B - POST Test Error Codes ............. 49 Error Code Definitions....................49 POST Test Error Code Sample..................51 Appendix C - Cabling the LX Series ..............55 Cabling Considerations....................55 Serial Device Connectors ..................55 Diagnostic Port Connector (Port 0) ............... 55 10/100 Connector....................
  • Page 7 Installing the Inlet Connector Lock ..............59 Adapter Wiring, LX Series to DTE ..............61 Adapter Wiring, RJ-45 to DB-9, LX Series to DTE ......... 62 Adapter Wiring, LX Series to DCE ..............63 Modular Cables for RTS/CTS Flow Control (Eight-Wire), Concurrent with Mo- dem Control Signalling ..................
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  • Page 9 Tables LX Series Specifications ..................45 POST Test Error Codes ..................49 451-0308...
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  • Page 11: Preface

    • Chapter 2 – Describes how to install and connect the LX Series, as well as the unit’s LEDs and connectors. Also explains how to connect to the unit, access the Graphical User Interface, install Java Runtime Environment (JRE), and connect to the LX Series via telnet and SSH.
  • Page 12 Preface • Getting Started with MRV Communications LX Series MIBs - Provides basic information regarding the Network Management System (NMS), and procedures on how to use the Management Information Base (MIB) structure (as pointers to objects in the devices) to manage these units.

  • Page 13: Overview Of The Lx Series

    The LX 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 hardware provides port densities of 8, 16, 32, and 48 ports, plus port 0 for local management.
  • Page 14 Overview of the LX 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 >>...

  • Page 15: System Specifications

    Overview of the LX Series • Ctrl-B – Moves back to the previous session. • Ctrl-L – Returns you to the Local Command Mode. NOTE: You must press the Enter key after you type Ctrl-F, Ctrl-B, or Ctrl-L. System Specifications...
  • Page 16 Overview of the LX Series 451-0308...

  • Page 17: Installing The Lx Series

    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 Communications or your distributor, you should return it in the original carton.) Package Contents The LX unit shipping carton contains the following items: •...

  • Page 18: Lx Indicators And Interfaces

    This section explains the LX unit’s indicators and interfaces. Front Panel LEDs This section explains the front panel LEDs (see Figures 1 through 4). Figure 1 - LX Series 4008 Front Panel Figure 2 - LX Series 4016 Front Panel Figure 3 - LX Series 4032 Front Panel...

  • Page 19: Rear Panel Leds

    This section explains the rear panel LEDs and shows you a rear view of the various LX models (see Figures 5 through 11). LINK 100-240VAC 1.0A 50/60Hz 10/100 ETHERNET LINK DIAG DIAG Port (Port 0) 100 Mbps Figure 5 - LX Series 4008 Rear Panel 451-0308...

  • Page 20: Lx Series 4008M With Modem Rear Panel

    100-240VAC LINE 1.0A 50/60Hz LINK DIAG/MGMT 10/100 ETH DIAG Port (Port 0) Mbps 10/100 Interface Figure 6 - LX Series 4008M with Modem Rear Panel Modem Port LINK TELCO 100-240VAC LINE 1.0A 50/60Hz LINK DIAG 10/100 ETHNT DIAG Port (Port 0)

  • Page 21: Lx Series 4016 Dc Version Rear Panel

    Installing the LX Series LINK 10/100 ETHERNET LINK DIAG -24/-48/-60 VDC 1.2 MAX DIAG Port (Port 0) 100 Mbps Figure 8 - LX Series 4016 DC Version Rear Panel Modem Port LINK TELCO 100-240VAC L INE 1.0A 50/60Hz LINK DIAG 10/100 ETHNT...

  • Page 22: Lx Series 4032M Dc Version Rear Panel

    LINE LINK DIAG -24/-48/-60 VDC 1.2 MAX 10/100 ETHNT DIAG Port (Port 0) 100 Mbps Figure 10 - LX Series 4032M DC Version Rear Panel LINK 100-240VAC 1.0A 50/60Hz LINK 10/100 ETH 10/100 Interface Figure 11 - LX Series 4048 AC Rear Panel The RCV LED is one of two integral LEDs on the 10/100 jack.

  • Page 23: Environmental And Installation Considerations

    Installing the LX Series Environmental and Installation Considerations • Unit must be installed in an environment with 20% to 80% humidity, noncondensing, 0° - 40° C (32°-113° F). • Do not choose a location where the unit will be exposed to direct sunlight or subjected to vibration.

  • Page 24: Mounting The Unit Into A 19-Inch Or 23-Inch Rack

    Then insert the supplied screws through the brackets and into the same holes. Figure 12 - Mounting an LX Series in Rack 451-0308...

  • Page 25: Cable Connections

    Connect a cable (category 3 for 10 Mbps operation, category 5 for 10/100 Mbps operation) to the 10/100 connector on the rear of the LX Series (see Figure 5) and the other end to your network. The LINK LED comes on steady green if the cable is properly connected.

  • Page 26: Connecting Dc Power

    Installing the LX Series Connecting DC Power This section describes how to connect power to the DC version of the LX Series 4008, 4016, and 4032. The LX-4048 model is made in an AC version only. -24/-48/-60 VDC 1.2 MAX...

  • Page 27: Modem Port (Optional)

    The modem port is a V.90/K56flex Kbps optional factory installed modem on the LX Series. The modem port allows you to dial in to or out of the LX. If the modem is present, connect your phone line to the modem’s RJ11 connector. If the modem is not installed, the RJ11 connector will not be present on the rear of the unit.

  • Page 28: System Login And Passwords

    Installing the LX Series When the POST test is completed, the Main menu appears. The system loads the IROS operating system from flash and then loads the system configuration file. The Main menu reappears. If you are booting from defaults, the Quick Configuration menu appears.

  • Page 29: Resetting The Unit

    Factory Default Settings” on page 43. Resetting the Unit To reset the LX 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.

  • Page 30: Configuring The Lx Unit For The First Time

    Installing the LX Series If the LX Series does not detect an error, the unit begins loading software from the internal flash. Once loaded, the LX Series resumes normal operations. Configuring the LX Unit for the First Time You can choose from four options to configure the unit for the first time: •...
  • Page 31 Installing the LX Series Use the following procedure to configure your LX unit for the first time. 1. Plug in the terminal at the DIAG port (port 0 - port values are 9600 bps, eight data bits, one stop bit, no parity, and Xon/Xoff flow control).
  • Page 32 Installing the LX Series NOTE: You should change the Superuser Password, since this is the first time you are configuring the LX unit (the default password is system). 8. Press 7 (Exit Save) to save your changes. The Is this information correct? message appears.

  • Page 33: Assigning An Ip Address Via The Network

    To use the CLI, refer to Figure 16 for the CLI tree structure and to the LX-Series Commands Reference Guide for information on specific commands. • To use Telnet, refer to “Connecting to the LX Series via Telnet or SSH” on page 39. • To use the web browser, refer to “Accessing and Configuring the Graphical User Interface (GUI)”...
  • Page 34 Installing the LX Series 1. At your browser, type the IP address or hostname of your LX unit. The LX Series Configuration Console page appears. NOTE: Make sure that your PC has access to the World Wide Web. You may need to download the latest release of the Java plug in to your PC.
  • Page 35 NOTE: It may take longer for your PC to download JRE 1.4 (about 10 MB) depending on the speed of your connection. 4. Follow the defaults to the end of the install. The LX Series Configuration Console page reappears, now with the MRV icon visible.
  • Page 36 Installing the LX Series NOTE: The java cache in JRE 1.4 is set ON by default. There is a known problem within JRE 1.4 regarding cache functionality, which requires you to disable the cache. On your Windows machine, select Start: Programs: Settings: Control Panel, open the Java Plug-in 1.4.0 icon,...
  • Page 37 Installing the LX Series 6. Enter your Username and Password, and click Login. NOTE: By default, authentication is done against the LX local user database. To start, use the known username InReach and password access. 7. Click the Admin button on the tool bar and log in with the default Superuser password system.

  • Page 38: Software Upgrades

    Installing the LX Series Software Upgrades To upgrade software using the ppciboot menu, refer to “Upgrading Software with the ppciboot Main Menu” in the LX-Series Configuration Guide. To upgrade software using the CLI, refer to “Upgrading Software and ppciboot with the Command Line Interface” in the same manual.

  • Page 39: Accessing And Configuring Additional Features

    The following sections describe additional LX features you can access and configure. Connecting to the LX Series via Telnet or SSH Telnet Directly into the Communication Server NOTE: The default telnet port is 23. The default SSH port is 22.

  • Page 40: Accessing From A Terminal Attached To An Lx Series Serial Port

    Accessing from a Terminal Attached to an LX 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.

  • Page 41: Connecting The Temperature/Humidity Sensor

    Installing the LX Series To connect the sensor: 1. Connect one end of the RJ-45 double-ended straight through cable to the temperature/humidity sensor. The maximum length of this cable is 500 feet. 2. Connect the other end to any port you have configured as a sensor port.

  • Page 42: Command Line Interface (Cli) Tree Structure

    Installing the LX Series 3. You can also monitor the temperature/humidity remotely through the LX CLI. Refer to the LX-Series Commands Reference Guide for a detailed explanation of the commands used to configure and view your temperature/humidity sensor through the CLI interface.

  • Page 43: Ppciboot Factory Default Settings

    NOTE: 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.

  • Page 44: Additional Considerations For An Internet Environment

    Installing the LX Series Additional Considerations for an Internet Environment If you plan to use the unit in an Internet environment, you must define addressing and identification characteristics to enable Internet hosts to recognize the unit as a member of the network. Using ppciboot, an LX-Series unit can be configured to obtain an IP address and other parameter values from the network when the unit boots.

  • Page 45: Appendix A - Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications The following table provides the specifications for the LX Series. Table 1 - LX Series Specifications Item Description Terminal Signals Transmit Data, Receive Data, Signal Ground, Data Set Ready/Data Carrier Detect (DSR/DCD), Data Terminal Ready (DTR), Clear-to-Send (CTS), and Request-to-Send (RTS).
  • Page 46 8 MB Flash, 64MB SDRAM (128MB for LX-4032 and LX- 4048). Environment 5% to 90% humidity, noncondensing Operating Temperature: 0 - 40°C (32° - 113° F) Storage Temperature: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185° F) Input Voltage 100 - 240 VAC 50 - 60 Hz (All LX Series) 451-0308...
  • Page 47 Technical Specifications Power Requirements 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 0.06A at 220V (typ) LX-4016 DC - -48VDC Nominal, -20VDC to -72VDC Operating Range, 1.2A @ -20VDC, Dual Feed, 165 BTU/...
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  • Page 49: Appendix B - Post Test Error Codes

    Appendix B POST Test Error Codes Error Code Definitions The following table provides the definitions for the LX Series POST test error codes. Table 2 - POST Test Error Codes Error Definition Error Code (in Hexadecimal) Real Time Clock does not work properly...
  • Page 50 POST Test Error Codes CPLD FAIL bit is set in the CPLD System Fail Status 2035 Register DC_A bit is set in the CPLD System Fail Status 2037 Register DC_B bit is set in the CPLD System Fail Status 2038 Register Watchdog Timer Failed 2040...

  • Page 51: Post Test Error Code Sample

    POST Test Error Codes CD1400 Loopback operation timeout for Quadart 4 4240 CD1400 Loopback operation timeout for Quadart 5 4250 CD1400 Loopback operation timeout for Quadart 6 4260 CD1400 Loopback operation timeout for Quadart 7 4270 CD1400 Loopback operation timeout for Quadart 8 4280 CD1400 Invalid Data Received for Quadart 1 4310...
  • Page 52 POST Test Error Codes 1. A POST test failure occurs on an 8-port unit. All LEDs flash eight times, very quickly, then the error code is displayed. 2. You record that LED 3 turns on. Again, all LEDs flash eight times very quickly, then the rest of the error code is displayed.

  • Page 53: Post Test Error Code Sample

    POST Test Error Codes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 - All flash for 2 seconds 2 - High error code (20 Hex) 3 - Cycle 1 through 8 4 - Low error code (30 Hex) 5 - All extinguished Figure 17 - POST Test Error Code Sample 451-0308...
  • Page 54 POST Test Error Codes 451-0308...

  • Page 55: Appendix C - Cabling The Lx Series

    Cabling the LX Series Cabling Considerations Standard cabling items available from MRV Communications allow you to connect to any serial device that uses male or female DB-25 or DB-9 connectors. All you need is the appropriate modular cable (crossover cable...

  • Page 56: 10/100 Connector

    Figure 19 - 10/100 Connector Assignments Ordering Cables MRV Communications also supplies crossover cables and modular adapters for use with all LX Series units. To order cables, adapters or other cabling accessories from MRV Communications, contact your Sales representative or distributor.

  • Page 57: Pin Assignments

    Cabling the LX Series Pin Assignments The following table shows the pinouts for the DB-25 cable. Signal Cable Shield Transmit Data Receive Data to DCE RTS (Request to Send) CTS (Clear to Send) DSR (Data Set Ready) Signal Ground Data Carrier Detect...

  • Page 58: Db-25 Pins

    Cabling the LX Series Ring Indicate Unused Unused Unused Figure 20 shows serial DB-25 pin assignments. DB-25 DB-25 (Male) (Female) Figure 20 - DB-25 Pins 451-0308...

  • Page 59: Ordering And Installing The Inlet Connector Lock

    Ordering and Installing the Inlet Connector Lock You can use an inlet connector lock to lock the AC power cord to the LX Series unit. MRV Communications does not supply this lock. You can order the connector lock (part number 85910020) from Panel Components Corporation.

  • Page 60: Modem Control/Hardware Flow Control

    RTS/CTS flow control for a DB-25 connector on a DCE device like a modem. LX Series serial ports can also be set up to support modem control (except for the DIAG port (port 0)). Figures 22, 23, and 24 support modem control as needed.

  • Page 61: Modular Adapters (Rj-45 To Db-25)

    Male RJ-45 Connector Connector Connector Pin Signal Connector Connector CTS/RING XMTGND RCVGND DSR * Crossover Cable Adaptor Wiring - MX-350-0181 MX-151-3028 (See Note, Page 5.) (Female RJ-45 to female DB-25) Figure 22 - Adapter Wiring, LX Series to DTE 451-0308...

  • Page 62: Adapter Wiring, Rj-45 To Db-9, Lx Series To Dte

    Pin Signal Connector Connector CTS/RING XMTGND RCVGND DSR * Crossover Cable Adaptor Wiring - MX-350-0181 0308 (See Note, Page 5.) (Female RJ-45 to female DB-25) Male DB-9) Figure 23 - Adapter Wiring, RJ-45 to DB-9, LX Series to DTE 451-0308...

  • Page 63: Adapter Wiring, Lx Series To Dce

    LX Series Male RJ-45 Male RJ-45 Male DB-25 DCE Device Female RJ-45 Connector Connector Connector Connector Connector Pin Signal Straight Through Cable Adaptor Wiring MX-350-0180 MX-151-3027 (Female RJ-45 to male DB-25) Figure 24 - Adapter Wiring, LX Series to DCE 451-0308...

  • Page 64: Mrv Communications 8-Wire Cabling

    NOTE: In order to expand the functionality of the serial interface, the LX Series modular cabling allows you to connect different signals to pin 7 of the LX Series. (This pin is an input to the LX Series.) When a DCE device is connected to an LX Series serial port, the device's DCD output is connected to pin 7.
  • Page 65 Cabling the LX Series RTS/CTS Modem Connection RTS/CTS Modem Connection Modular Adaptor Modular Adaptor LX Series Straight Through Cable Straight Through Cable Communication Communication Connector Server Connector Server Connector To Modem To Modem Male DB-25 Male DB-25 Modem connector Modem connector...
  • Page 66 Cabling the LX Series 451-0308...
  • Page 67 26 assigning via the network 33 diagnostic port connector 55 IP information dimensions 46 obtaining 33 DTE devices connecting to LX Series 64 Java DTE wiring 61 installing 34 java cache environment 23, 46 turning off 36 environmental considerations 23...
  • Page 68 4032 w/modem rear panel 21 ppciboot factory default settings 43 4048 AC rear panel 22 processor 46 about 13 prompts 13 LX Series ports accessing from a terminal 40 quick configuration LX Unit first time 31 configuring for the first time 30...
  • Page 69 INDEX telnet port changing 39 sensor ports 40 temperature/humidity sensor serial device cables connecting the 40 connecting to RJ-45 jacks 25 turning off java cache 36 serial ports typographical conventions 14 number of 45 signals 45 speed LED 22 Unpacking and inspecting the unit 17 speeds 45 system login 28 voltage 46...

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