1 Precautions WARNING! This equipment is intended for indoor applications. To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose units to water or moisture. Ensure adequate cooling and ventilation as specified. The installation and operation manual should be read and understood before units are put into use. Always replace protective caps on optical connectors when not in use. Typical connectors used are SC/APC 8° green, LC/APC 8° green, SC/PC blue or LC/PC blue. Dangerous voltages are present within the unit at all times. Mains power kills. Do not operate unit without all covers and panels properly installed. Mains power kills. Cleaning Use only a damp cloth for cleaning the front panel. Use a soft dry cloth to clean top of unit. Do not use spray cleaner of any kind. Overloading Overloading wall outlets and extension cords can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Use approved electrical cords. Damage requiring service Unplug the unit and refer servicing to Ascent Communication Technologyqualified service personnel only. Servicing Do not attempt to service this unit yourself. Refer all servicing to Ascent Communication Technologyqualified service personnel only. WARNING! Exposure to class 1M laser radiation is possible. Access should be restricted to trained personnel only. Do not view exposed fibre or connector ends when handling optical equipment. ...
2 Introduction Overview ACT AE8000 P2P CORE Switch Platform is a series of high performance, carrier‐class L2/L3/L4 switch/router platform, which provide Network Operators and Services Providers with the powerful aggregation layer for the Gigabit Ethernet P2P services in Fiber to The Home/Business (FTTH & FTTB) networks. AE8000 series includes three base models: AE8006, AE8009 and AE8012. With the modular design, these series of platforms fit into the standard 19 inch rack with 6, 9, 12 RU height respectively. The platform provides high density ports with flexible configuration options through user friendly interface to allow operators to expand the existing networks and services quickly. Designed for high reliability, AE8000 series is capable of supporting dual power supplies and dual aggregation and controller cards. It supports Active Ethernet subscribers with 24 or with 48 ports per line card for Fast Ethernet optical subscriber lines or for Gigabit Ethernet optical subscriber lines. High data volumes are supported via an Aggregation Switch & Controller Card, which provides the central management for switching and routing. Uplink cards are available with up to 8 x 10 Gbps ports for XFP plug‐ins. Advanced routing and switching features are all supported in a sophisticated control package. AE8000 series offers robust switching and routing capabilities, and seamless cooperate with ACT routing and switching products. Combined with ACT Video Overlay package, the AE8000 provides full integration with current and future telecommunications applications and is a perfect end‐to‐end FTTX solution in offering advanced Video, Voice, and Data services. Features High density Gigabit Active Ethernet FTTH platform supports up to 336 subscribers per chassis High performance L2/L3/L4 switching with IPv6 supported Up to 4 x 10 Gbps uplinks with XFP ports with link aggregation Passive backplane supporting 2.6 Tbps switching fabric High‐level security supporting extended ACL, DAP, RADIUS, and Intelligent ARP defence Supports Active Ethernet technology with Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet subscriber lines ...
3 Installation Equipment Inventory On receiving the new AE8000, you should carefully unpack and examine the contents for loss or damage that may have occurred during shipping. Refer to warranty registration if loss or damage has occurred. The basic AE8000 unit (shipped without cards fitted) should consist of the following: Qty Description 1 AE8000 chassis with either an AC or DC power supply unit. 1 AC power supply cord. 1 (Optional) Installation and operating manual and test sheet. Packaging and Transportation Keep all packing boxes and packaging of the AE8000 for future transport. Use only the original packaging of the AE8000 when transporting. This packaging has been specifically designed to protect the equipment. WARNING! The AE8000 is a heavy item of equipment requiring at least 2 persons to move it, for example, during unpacking and installation. Use the lifting handles provided on the chassis. Power and Cooling Requirements The AE8000 can be supplied with AC or DC power. When the AE8000 runs on AC power, it requires a mains input of 230 Vac at 50 Hz. When the AE8000 runs on DC power, it requires a 48 Vdc battery supply. Note: Depending on specific requirements, one or two AC or DC power supply units can be installed, or one AC and one DC power supply unit. Power consumption using either an AC or DC supply is 1000 VA maximum. The AE8000 is designed to operate reliably in the long term with an ambient temperature of 15~30°C and relative humidity of 40~65%. Ambient conditions outside these limits for prolonged periods may damage the equipment. Free ambient air should be maintained around all sides of the unit. Care should be taken to ensure that the airflow around the unit is unrestricted. Do not allow ventilation holes/filters to become blocked. ...
Front View Label Item Description 1 Power source The AC/DC power module can be installed on this layer. layer 2 Function cards Different types of service boards can be installed on this layer; up to 8 line cards. 3 Control cards Space for up to 2 control cards. 4 Fan module Slot for a fan module. 5 ESD point Electro Static Discharge grounding point ...
Side View Label Item Description 1 Lifting handle Used these handles when lifting the AE8000 unit. 2 Air inlet/outlet Cold air enters the chassis on the left‐hand side and hot air exits on the right‐hand side. 3 Line clip Used to fix the Ethernet line or optical fibre on the front port. ...
Rear View Label Item Description 1 Handles Used to install the chassis backplane. 2 Grounding column Chassis grounding terminal. 3 Dust‐filter handles Handles for installing the dust filter over the chassis air inlet. 4 Air outlet Air outlet for the fan‐cooled power supply unit(s). ...
Chassis Installation 3.7.1 Cabinet Requirements The AE8000 is designed to be installed in a standard 19‐inch cabinet, which must be of good quality and robust construction due to the heavy weight of a fully‐populated AE8000 chassis. Slide rails or a support tray in the cabinet are recommended. The cabinet must be level and stable on its foundations, and must be located indoors in a non‐dusty environment, with adequate clearance for ventilation and sufficient access for maintenance purposes. Do not fit any of the separately supplied control or line cards etc. into the AE8000 at this stage. Ensure that front and rear screw fixings are in the correct positions in the cabinet, relative to the mounting holes in the AE8000 chassis. Two persons are required to lift the AE8000. Use the lifting handles provided. Keep the AE8000 level whilst inserting it into the cabinet. Check for any obstructions that could prevent correct installation. When the AE8000 is fully inserted into the cabinet, install the fixing screws and tighten securely. 3.7.2 Electrical Connections Grounding Requirements WARNING! This equipment must be properly grounded. Connect an adequately‐sized local grounding cable to the chassis grounding terminal on the rear of the AE8000 chassis. Securely tighten the terminal fixing screw. ...
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Connection to DC Power Supply If the AE8000 is fitted with a DC power supply unit, proceed as follows. WARNING! Ensure that the DC power source is turned OFF before continuing. Check that the local DC power source is suitable for connection to the AE8000. Connect the 48 Vdc (‐–), ( ) and safety earth h cables to the DC power supply unit, as shown in the diagram below. Observe colour‐coding of cables and connection terminals. Securely tighten all terminal fixing screws. ...
Connection to AC Power Supply If the AE8000 is fitted with an AC power supply unit, proceed as follows. WARNING! Ensure that the AC power source is turned OFF before continuing. Check that the local AC power source is suitable for connection to the AE8000. Plug the power supply cord into the socket on the AC power supply unit, as shown in the diagram below. Connect the other end of the power supply cord to the local AC power socket, which should be initially switched OFF. 3.7.3 Air Flow and Cooling System AE8000 operates in a working temperature between 0 and 40. The temperature of the device should be maintained within 50‐80% of the highest temperature limit to guarantee the reliability, security and maintenance capability. The device is equipped with the fan for air exhaust and mandatory air flow, ensuring the device to run normally in the regulated conditions. See figure below for the solution of the ventilation and cooling system. ...
Card Installation & Removal 3.8.1 General The required cards for the chassis are supplied separately, and must be installed after the chassis has been correctly fitted into the cabinet. All cards are installed and removed in a similar manner. However, ensure that you observe the following precautions: Always wear a grounded anti‐static wrist strap when handling cards. Do not handle the edges of the PCB or touch electronic components. When installing a card, ensure that it engages correctly with the backplane before fitting retaining screws. Do not over‐tighten these screws. When connecting optical‐fibre cables, ensure that you correctly identify single‐mode and multi‐mode types, and use the corresponding plug‐in interfaces. Do not pack optical‐fibre cables too tightly, and do not bend the cables excessively. Before attempting to remove a card, ensure that all cables are disconnected and that the two retaining screws have been removed. Note: Slots 5 and 6 in the AE8000 chassis are reserved for the Switching & Control Cards AE80‐SC‐192 or AE80‐SC‐384. 3.8.2 Switching & Control Card AE80‐SC‐[192│384] This card is used for state control, route management, user‐access control and network maintenance. The switching capacity is either 192 Gbps or 384 Gbps. CON AUX GEO Connect the RJ45 end of the Ethernet cable to the CON serial interface of the card and then connect the other end ...
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Front‐panel LEDs Label Description PWR Green ON ‐ the card is powered normally. Green OFF ‐ the card is not powered. USE Green ON ‐ the card is working normally (in active mode). Green OFF ‐ the card is in standby mode and can be swapped out. ACT Green ON ‐ the card is in main control state. Green OFF ‐ the card is not in main control state. PWRALM Red ON ‐ there is a fault in the system power supply. Red OFF ‐ the system power supply is normal. FANALM Red ON ‐ there is a fault on the system fan. Red OFF ‐ the system fan is running normally. SYSALM Red ON ‐ there is a system fault. Red OFF ‐ the system is running normally. IN Green ON ‐ a memory card is inserted in the PC‐CARD slot. Green OFF ‐ no memory card is present. ACT Green BLINKING ‐ a memory card read/write operation is in progress. Green OFF ‐ no memory card read/write operation is in progress. LINK Green ON ‐ the 1000 Mbit/s GEO port has established a link. Green OFF ‐ no link is established. ACT Green ON ‐ the 1000 Mbit/s GEO port has data activity. Green OFF ‐ the 1000 Mbit/s GEO port has no data activity. Front‐panel keys Label Description ...
3.8.3 Line Card AE80‐24FE‐SFP‐2GE This card provides 24 x 100 Mbps Ethernet optical interfaces (SFP) and two combo 1000 Mbps optical/electrical interfaces (RJ45 or SFP, latter has priority if both are connected). There is also a serial interface for debugging purposes (not open to user). It enables L2/L3 wire‐speed switchover and routing and connects the core layer or the access‐layer device, allowing port QoS or user QoS. Front‐panel LEDs Label Description LINK/ACT One LED for each port, numbered 1‐24 and G1‐G4. Green ON ‐ the port and peer device are connected correctly, and the port is in LINK UP mode. Green OFF ‐ the port is in LINK DOWN mode. Green BLINKING ‐ the port is receiving/transmitting data. ALM Red ON ‐ there is a card fault. Red OFF ‐ the card is working normally. USE Green ON ‐ the card is working normally. Green OFF ‐ the card is not in use. ...
3.8.4 Line Card AE80‐24GE‐SFP This card provides 20 x 1000 Mbps Ethernet optical interfaces (SFP) and four combo 1000 Mbps optical/electrical interfaces (RJ45 or SFP, latter has priority if both are connected). There is also a serial interface for debugging purposes (not open to user). It enables L2/L3 wire‐speed switchover and routing and connects the core layer or the access‐layer device, allowing port QoS or user QoS. Front‐panel LEDs Label Description LINK/ACT One LED for each port, numbered 1‐24. Green ON ‐ the port and peer device are connected correctly, and the port is in LINK UP mode. Green OFF ‐ the port is in LINK DOWN mode. Green BLINKING ‐ the port is receiving/transmitting data. ALM Red ON ‐ there is a card fault. Red OFF ‐ the card is working normally. USE Green ON ‐ the card is working normally. Green OFF ‐ the card is not in use. ...
3.8.5 Line Card AE80‐48GE‐TX This card provides 48 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet electrical interfaces (RJ45). There is also a serial interface for debugging purposes (not open to user). It enables L2/L3 wire‐speed switchover and routing and connects the core layer or the access‐layer device, allowing port QoS or user QoS. Front‐panel LEDs Label Description One pair of LEDs above each even‐numbered port, 2‐48. LINK (yellow) Yellow ON ‐ the port and peer device are connected correctly, and the port is in LINK UP mode. Yellow OFF ‐ the port is in LINK DOWN mode. Green BLINKING ‐ the port is receiving/transmitting data. ACT (green) Green OFF ‐ no data is being received or transmitted. ALM Red ON ‐ there is a card fault. Red OFF ‐ the card is working normally. USE Green ON ‐ the card is working normally. Green OFF ‐ the card is not in use. ...
3.8.6 Line Card AE80‐1TE‐XFP This card provides 1 x 10000 Mbps XFP optical interface. There is also a serial interface for debugging purposes (not open to user). It enables L2/L3 wire‐speed switchover and routing and connects the core layer or the access‐layer device, allowing port QoS or user QoS. Front‐panel LEDs Label Description Green ON ‐ the port is available for use. LINK‐EN Green OFF ‐ the port is shut down, and is not available for use. LINK Green ON ‐ the port and peer device are connected correctly, and the port is in LINK UP mode. Green OFF ‐ the port is in LINK DOWN mode. RX Green ON ‐ the port is currently receiving data. Green OFF ‐ no data is being received. TX Green ON ‐ the port is currently transmitting data. Green OFF ‐ no data is being transmitted. ALM Red ON ‐ there is a card fault. Red OFF ‐ the card is working normally. USE Green ON ‐ the card is working normally. Green OFF ‐ the card is not in use. ...
3.8.7 Line Card AE80‐2TE‐XFP This card provides 2 x 10000 Mbps XFP optical interfaces. There is also a serial interface for debugging purposes (not open to user). It enables L2/L3 wire‐speed switchover and routing and connects the core layer or the access‐layer device, allowing port QoS or user QoS. Front‐panel LEDs Label Description Green ON ‐ the port is available for use. LINK‐EN Green OFF ‐ the port is shut down, and is not available for use. LINK Green ON ‐ the port and peer device are connected correctly, and the port is in LINK UP mode. Green OFF ‐ the port is in LINK DOWN mode. RX Green ON ‐ the port is currently receiving data. Green OFF ‐ no data is being received. TX Green ON ‐ the port is currently transmitting data. Green OFF ‐ no data is being transmitted. ALM Red ON ‐ there is a card fault. Red OFF ‐ the card is working normally. USE Green ON ‐ the card is working normally. Green OFF ‐ the card is not in use. ...
3.8.8 Line Card AE80‐4TE‐XFP This card provides 4 x 10000 Mbps XFP optical interfaces. There is also a serial interface for debugging purposes (not open to user). It enables L2/L3 wire‐speed switchover and routing and connects the core layer or the access‐layer device, allowing port QoS or user QoS. Front‐panel LEDs Label Description Green ON ‐ the port is available for use. LINK‐EN Green OFF ‐ the port is shut down, and is not available for use. LINK Green ON ‐ the port and peer device are connected correctly, and the port is in LINK UP mode. Green OFF ‐ the port is in LINK DOWN mode. RX Green ON ‐ the port is currently receiving data. Green OFF ‐ no data is being received. TX Green ON ‐ the port is currently transmitting data. Green OFF ‐ no data is being transmitted. ALM Red ON ‐ there is a card fault. Red OFF ‐ the card is working normally. USE Green ON ‐ the card is working normally. Green OFF ‐ the card is not in use. ...
Final Checks Before switching on the power supply to the AE8000, check that: All required cards are correctly installed. All optical‐fibre and Ethernet cables are properly connected. All grounding and power‐supply cables are properly connected. All cables are bundled neatly, without excessive bending. All fixing screws are securely tightened. All surplus packaging/installation debris has been removed from the cabinet and surrounding area. 3.10 Switching On Switch on the AC and/or DC power supplies to the AE8000 chassis. Ensure all power switches are in the ON position. Check that the green power OK indicators on all power supply units are illuminated. Check that the green PWR indicators on all switching & control cards are illuminated. If two switching & control cards are fitted, one should be in active mode (green USE indicator illuminated), and the other in standby mode (green USE indicator OFF). Check that the green USE indicators on all line cards are illuminated. Check that no red ALM indicators are illuminated on any cards. ...
4 First Time Configuration 1. Follow all installation steps and power the chassis as previously described. 2. Locate the included console cable (RJ45 to DB9) and connect it to the SCC line card "CON" port. 3. Connect the Serial interface (BD9) to a PC or Server and launch a terminal program such as HyperTerminal. 4. Use the standard HyperTerminal login details to access the PC or server COM port to which the console cable is connected. 9600 bits per second; 8 data bits; no parity; 1 stop bit; no flow control. 5. Initialise the connection; the following screen should be displayed. 6. Enter the following commands into the interface in order to enable Web access on slot 7 port 1 by browsing to http://192.168.25.168:80/ ...
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For Unsecure Web login (no Username and Password) Switch> enable Switch# config Switch_config# Switch_config# ip http server Switch_config# ip http port 80 Switch_config# aaa authentication login default none Switch_config# aaa authentication enable default none Switch_config# interface Switch_config# interface gigaEthernet 7/24 Switch_config_g7/24# no shut Switch_config_g7/24# exit Switch_config# interface vlan 1 Switch_config_v1# ip address 192.168.25.168 255.255.255.0 Switch_config_v1# no ip directed‐broadcast Switch_config_v1# exit For Secure Web login (with Username and Password) Switch> enable Switch# config Switch_config# Switch_config# ip http server Switch_config# ip http port 80 Switch_config# aaa authentication login default local Switch_config# aaa authentication enable default enable Switch_config# username test password 0 admin Switch_config# enable password 0 admin level 15 ...
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7. Access http://192.168.25.168:80/ in a Web Browser Note: Access will require a valid username and password, as defined by: Switch_config# username test password 0 admin Switch_config# enable password 0 admin level 15 user; admin pass; admin ...
5 Basic Interface Commands Getting Help By using a question mark (?) or the direction keys, you can obtain the associated information for any command: Input a question mark to list all commands available for the current command mode: For example: Switch>? Input some known character and then a question mark (without Space) to obtain a list of applicable commands beginning with that character, in the current command mode. For example: Switch> s? Input a command, then a space and a question mark to obtain the command parameters list. For example: Switch> show ? You can use the Up Arrow key to see the command you previously inputted. You can continue to press the Up Arrow key to see more past commands that you’ve inputted. Press the Down Arrow key after pressing Up Arrow key to see the command following the current one. Command Mode The Command‐Line Interface has many different modes. You can use different command modes to configure different components of the switch. The commands available to you depend on which mode you are in. You can get an applicable commands list in a given mode when input a question mark (?). The following table lists frequently used command modes: Command How to Access ...
Only a limited subset of the commands is available in each command mode. If you have trouble in inputting a command, check the interface prompt and input the question mark (?) for a list of available commands. You might be in the wrong command mode or using an incorrect syntax. In the following example, the change of system prompt indicates the change of command mode: Switch> enter Password: <enter password> Switch# config Switch_config# interface f0/1 Switch_config_f0/1# quit Switch_config# quit Switch# Cancelling a Command If you want to cancel a command or revert back to the default setting, just add the keyword no before the command. For example, no ip routing, is the cancellation of the ip routing command. Saving the Configuration You may need to save the configuration changes, so that you can recover the original configuration in case of a system restart or a power cut. You can use the write command to save the configuration in Administration Mode or Global Configuration Mode. Note: For detailed information on the extensive scope of the AE8000 CLI, refer to the separately supplied ACT AE8000 Command User Guide. ...
6 Switching and Routing Features IEEE Standard IEEE 802.1D IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.3u IEEE802.3ad IEEE802.3x IEEE 802.3z IEEE802.1Q IEEE 802.1p IEEE 802.1w IEEE 802.1x Access control Subscriber port filters by MAC, VLAN, IP AAA (Authentication, Authorization, Radius, TACACS+, IEEE802.1x Accounting) VLAN Supported for port‐based VLAN, pass‐through VLAN, GVRP, Super VLAN Stacking (QinQ) Quality of Service IEEE802.1p, ToS, Application port control, DiffServ, WRR, SP, SWRR Link aggregation Similar ports can be aggregated into one logical link with LACP Routing protocols RIP, OSPF, BGP, NAT DHCP Integrated DHCP server, Supports Client, Relay, Server Multicast routing IGMP V1/2/3, PIM‐DM, PIM‐SM, IGMP snooping STP 802.1D(STP), 802.1w(RSTP), 802.1s (MSTP) MPLS Support Multiprotocol Label Switching, MPLS VPN, MPLS TE IPv6 Supported ACL Standard and Extended ACL, support IP based, Source/destination IP, L3 IP protocol, TCP/UDP port, IP priority, and time ranger ACL MAC Control Supports port/MAC binding, MAC ACL Flow Control ...
7 Product Warranty Ascent Communication Technology warrants its equipment to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment, provided it is installed and operated in accordance with factory recommendations. The liability of Ascent Communication Technology under this warranty is solely limited to repairing; replacing or issuing credit provided that: 1. Ascent Communication Technology’ support desk is promptly notified in writing or by telephone that a failure or defect has occurred. 2. A return authorisation number is obtained from Ascent Communication Technology’ helpdesk and clearly marked on the outside of the shipping container and all documents. 3. Customer is responsible for all shipping and handling charges. C.O.D. and freight collect will not be accepted without prior approval from Ascent Communication Technology’ helpdesk. 4. The equipment (in ACT’s sole discretion) has not been abused, misused or operated under conditions outside manufacturer’s specifications. The warranty does not cover the following: 1. Products purchased from someone other than an authorised Ascent Communication Technology distributor. 2. Damage caused by accident, negligence, misuse, abuse, improper operation or failure to operate the equipment within the manufacturer’s specifications. 3. Damage caused by fluctuation in electrical current, lightning, power surges, etc. 4. Damage resulting from overhaul, repair or attempt to repair caused by someone other than Ascent Communication Technology’ qualified service personnel. 5. Any product, in which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed. 6. Any product that has been opened or modified without prior written permission from ACT. 7.
8 Declaration of Conformity According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN45014 Ascent Communication Technology Manufacturer's Name: Manufacturer’s Address: 8‐10 Keith Campbell Court, Scoresby, Victoria 3179, Australia Declares, that the product AE8000 ‐ Product Name: Advanced Optical Communications Mainframe Conforms to the following standards: Safety: EN 80083‐1, EN 60950, IEC 950, AS/NZS 3260:1993, EN‐60825‐1, IEC 825‐1, AS/NZS 2211.1 Laser Safety EMC: EN 50083‐2, EN‐55022:1994, IEC/CISPR 22:1993, AS/NZS CISPR 22:2006 CATV/HFC: EN‐50083 Supplementary Information: CE This is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. The product herewith complies with the requirements of the following directives and carries the CE‐ marking accordingly: The EMC Directive 89/336/EEC The Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC The product was tested in a typical configuration with Ascent Communication Technology. FCC WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class A device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference ...
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