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Stinger ® Getting Started Guide Part Number: 7820-0794-003 For software version 9.2-167 December 2001...
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OC3-ATM trunk modules ..................1-9 DS3-ATM and E3-ATM trunk modules ............... 1-10 1-10 Chapter 2 Installing a Stinger FS ..............2-1 Before you begin ........................2-1 Setting up the unit ........................2-1 As a free-standing unit ....................2-1 As a rack-mounted unit....................2-2 Installing the mounting brackets................
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Contents Connecting to monitor Stinger alarm status ..............2-8 Connecting a Stinger unit to monitor the alarm status of other devices ......2-9 Connections from the control module ..............2-9 Connections from redundant control modules............2-10 2-10 What’s next .......................... 2-10 2-10 Chapter 3 Determining the Operating Status..........
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Contents IP address syntax ......................5-10 5-10 Netmasks........................5-10 5-10 Subnets........................5-10 5-10 Assigning the Ethernet IP addresses ................5-12 5-12 Defining the soft IP interface for fault tolerance ............5-12 5-12 Configuring a default route................... 5-13 5-13 Verifying a LAN connection for administrators............5-14 5-14 Configuring control module redundancy ................
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Contents Alarm input port pinouts ......................B-2 Ethernet interface specifications .................... B-2 10BaseT cables ....................... B-3 100BaseT cables ......................B-3 LPM two-wire cable specifications..................B-3 LPM four-wire cable specifications ..................B-6 Appendix C Safety-Related Physical, Environmental, and Electrical Information Physical specifications ......................C-1 Site specifications ........................
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Wrist grounding strap ................... 1-3 Figure 1-2 Wrist strap plugged into a grounding jack............ 1-3 Figure 1-3 Front view of a Stinger FS chassis ............... 1-5 Figure 1-4 Model B control module interfaces .............. 1-7 Figure 1-5 Rear view of a Stinger FS chassis..............1-8 Figure 1-6 OC-3-ATM trunk module fiber optic connection points......
About This Guide What is in this guide This guide explains how to perform the following installation and basic configuration tasks on a Stinger® FS unit: • Physical installation of the Stinger chassis • Connection of an administrative terminal to the control module(s) •...
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About This Guide Stinger documentation set configure and verify IP access and basic access security on the unit, and how to configure Stinger control module redundancy. – Module guides. For each Stinger line interface module (LIM), trunk module, or other type of module, an individual guide describes the module's features and provides instructions for configuring the module and verifying its status.
Select the setup location carefully. Keep in mind that the unit requires proper ventilation and space for current and future cabling requirements. You can rack-mount the Stinger FS in a standard equipment cabinet that is 19 inches or 23 inches (48.26 cm or 58.42 cm) wide, or place it on a flat surface as a free-standing unit.
Preparing for the Installation Preventing static discharge damage • Number 2 Phillips screwdriver • 1/8-inch and 3/16-inch flathead screwdrivers • 3/8-inch wrench or socket • (Recommended) Mechanical lift • (Optional) Ethernet LAN connection for connecting the unit to the Ethernet (Internal Lucent number for 7 foot cable: ITE-7131, for 12 foot cable:ITE-7180) •...
Preparing for the Installation Preventing static discharge damage Figure 1-1. Wrist grounding strap To minimize entanglement, right-handed people can wear the strap on the left hand. Plug the other end of the wrist strap into the grounding jack provided on most Lucent products, as shown in Figure 1-2.
Warning: A fully configured Stinger FS weighs up to 160 pounds (72.6 kg). To avoid potential injury, use a mechanical lift for moving or rack-mounting the unit.
(LIMs) Air intake The middle two slots in the front of the Stinger FS (slots 8 and 9) are reserved for the control modules; they cannot be used for line interface modules (LIMs). Slots that are not occupied by modules must be masked with blank covers to ensure proper air flow through the unit.
Verifying the hardware configuration Verifying the control module model TAOS 9.1-142 and later supports three new revision 2 control modules for the Stinger FS, in addition to the original revision 1 Stinger control module. These control modules are referred to as the model A, B, and C control modules. The revision 2 control modules contain the following enhancements: •...
Preparing for the Installation Verifying the hardware configuration Figure 1-4. Model B control module interfaces PCMCIA slots Internal modem port (optional) Ethernet port Diagnostic port Alarm input port The system comes with onboard flash memory, and each PCMCIA card provides its own additional memory.
For each LIM installed in the unit, a corresponding LPM must be installed in the same slot at the back of the unit. The middle two slots in the back of the Stinger FS (slots 8 and 9) are reserved for the trunk modules; they cannot be used for LPMs. Slots that are not occupied by modules must be masked with blank covers to ensure proper air flow through the unit.
Preparing for the Installation Verifying the hardware configuration OC3-ATM trunk modules Figure 1-6 shows the location of the optical fiber connections on an OC3-ATM trunk module. Figure 1-6. OC-3-ATM trunk module fiber optic connection points STGR-OC3-2P Port 1 Signal IN Port 1 Signal OUT PORT 1 Port 2 Signal IN...
Preparing for the Installation Verifying the hardware configuration DS3-ATM and E3-ATM trunk modules Figure 1-7 shows the location of the coaxial connections on a DS3-ATM or E3-ATM trunk module. Figure 1-7. DS3-ATM or E3-ATM trunk module connection points Transmit to line STGR-DS3-3P Transmit bypass ALARM...
Position the unit for installation, keeping in mind that cables connect to the back of the unit. The Stinger FS can be placed on a flat surface as a free-standing unit, or rack-mounted in a standard equipment cabinet that is 19 inches or 23 inches (48.26cm or 58.42cm) wide. The following sections describe the steps involved for each method of installation.
Installing a Stinger FS Setting up the unit As a rack-mounted unit Note: The rack-mount spacing meets IEC 297-2 and ANSI/EIA-RS-310-C standards. Warning: The weight and position of the Stinger unit within the cabinet might make the cabinet top-heavy or unstable. Take all necessary precautions to anchor the cabinet securely before installing the unit.
Warning: The procedure for rack-mounting a unit with all components installed requires more than one installer. Because a fully populated Stinger FS weighs up to 160 pounds (72.6kg), Lucent Technologies recommends using a mechanical lift to raise it into the cabinet.
Installing a Stinger FS Connecting cables to a Stinger unit Figure 2-2. Connecting an LPM Secure with cable ties Secure with cable ties Connecting the trunk modules The trunk module cables are either coaxial (for DS3 or E3) or fiber optic (for OC-3/STM-1 optical).
Installing a Stinger FS Connecting cables to a Stinger unit Figure 2-3. Connecting an OC3-ATM trunk module - 2 P - 2 P DS3-ATM or E3-ATM trunk module connections Connect the DS3 or E3 line to the RX LN and TX LN connectors on a DS3-ATM or E3-ATM trunk module, using two 75-ohm coaxial cables (RG 59/U).
Dressing the cables After connecting the cables to the LPMs and trunk modules, dress the cables down and thread them through the cable management brackets on the rear of the Stinger FS chassis as shown in Figure 2-5. Stinger® FS Getting Started Guide...
Installing a Stinger FS Network management connections Figure 2-5. Dressing the Stinger FS cables -2 P O C3 G R- -2 P O C3 G R- Network management connections The control module provides the ports needed to connect the Stinger unit to a workstation or a console.
Connecting to monitor Stinger alarm status The Stinger FS units are equipped with an alarm relay panel that contains alarm terminals for the unit. The unit can monitor itself for major and minor alarm conditions and illuminate appropriate status lights on the control module.
Installing a Stinger FS Alarm monitoring Because the Stinger alarm relay can carry a maximum of 2 amps, 18 AWG to 20 AWG (0.8mm² to 0.5mm²) wire is adequate. To connect a remote alarm: Locate the appropriate terminal for the alarm connection you want to make.
Installing a Stinger FS What’s next Connections from redundant control modules A Y-cable can be used to give primary and secondary control modules the ability to monitor the alarm status of the same remote devices. One end of this type of cable consists of two male DB-15 connectors, bridged pin for pin.
Determining the Operating Status Connecting power to a Stinger unit Table 3-1. Stinger component power requirements (continued) Stinger component dc amps per Watts per component component E3-ATM trunk module (dual) 0.25 48-port SDSL module operating at 2.3Mbps 81.6 48-port SDSL module operating at 784Kbps 62.4 32-port HSDL2 module 1.46...
Determining the Operating Status Turning on power to a Stinger unit – Verify that the power switch on the power filters is set to the OFF position. – Locate the number 10 studs on the back of the unit. – Using a number 2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws that secure the protective cover over the studs.
Determining the Operating Status Status lights indicates a failure. After startup, all six TRUNK STATUS lights and the MINOR status light turn OFF. Then after the system comes up, each light monitors a particular status as described in the next section. Status lights The status lights on the modules in the Stinger unit indicate the operating status of each module.
Determining the Operating Status Status lights The status lights in the upper portion of the control module indicate the status of the Ethernet interface. The status lights at the bottom of the control module indicate the status of the control module and the trunk modules.
Determining the Operating Status What’s next Table 3-2. Status lights on the control module (continued) Status Color Condition Indicates light TRUNK Green blinking The port is installed but not operating. STATUS TRUNK Green The port is not installed. That is, the trunk module STATUS corresponding to the port is not present.
Stinger Operational Overview Stinger configuration overview configuration entered by an administrator, although a more dynamic method of forming link connections, known as a private network-to-network interface (PNNI), might be used. This guide covers only basic installation information and configuration of the control module. More detailed information about configuring the unit to support ATM traffic can be found in the Stinger ATM Configuration Guide and the Stinger Private Network-to-Network Interface (PNNI) Supplement.
Stinger Operational Overview Stinger management features Line interface module (LIM) configuration A Stinger unit supports any combination of ADSL, HDSL2, IDSL, or SDSL ATM modules. Each port on a LIM has a variety of configuration options, including line rates and bandwidth. The way you configure each line depends on your connectivity needs.
Stinger Operational Overview Stinger management features Using the command-line interface The Stinger command-line interface provides access to commands, profiles, and status windows. You must use the command-line interface to provide the initial system and IP configuration for the unit, although you can choose to perform subsequent configuration tasks remotely through a Telnet session or SNMP, or by downloading configuration files using TFTP.
Stinger Operational Overview What’s next What’s next When you have planned your network, you are ready to configure the Stinger unit. You can perform configuration tasks in any order you want. Table 4-1 shows where to look for the information you need. Table 4-1.
Telnet connection. The following information provides details of these connection methods. Serial connection to a console Figure 5-1 shows a cable connection from the Stinger FS to a console terminal. Figure 5-1. Serial management connection to the Stinger FS Diagnostic...
Ensure the Ethernet transceivers are connected properly to the network. Connecting a dial-in backup management connection Lucent Technologies recommends that you provision dial-up or some other access to each unit for backup administrative access. Dial-up access to a Stinger unit equipped with a revision 1 control module, or a revision 2 model A control module, requires a properly configured external modem connected to the DIAG port on the control module.
Configuring the Control Modules and System Timing Administrative connections Figure 5-3. Backup administrative connection with a modem to the Stinger unit Diagnostic To modem port G PO G PO Null modem cable D IA D IA IN P M IN M IN The modem you use to connect to the Stinger unit must be configured as follows: •...
Configuring the Control Modules and System Timing Administrative connections The country codes supported by this modem are: 0, Japan 9, Australia a, Austria f, Belgium 16, Brazil 26, China 31, Denmark 3c, Finland 3d, France 42, Germany 46, Greece 53, India 57, Ireland 59, Italy 61, Korea...
Configuring the Control Modules and System Timing Logging into the primary control module Figure 5-4. Connection for internal modem Modem port DI AG DI AG D IA D IA IN PU IN PU P.O.T.S. IN P (plain old telephone service) M IN M IN cable...
NavisAccess™, from an IP host. These types of connections require that you authenticate a User profile and supply a password to acquire administrative permissions. During basic configuration, Lucent Technologies recommends that you also configure the serial port to require username and password authentication.
Configuring the Control Modules and System Timing Restricting administrative access To make serial logins more secure, modify the Serial profile of each control module to specify a null User profile name, as shown in the following example. Anyone trying to establish a connection through the serial port is then required to provide a username and password.
Configuring the Control Modules and System Timing Providing a basic system IP configuration Setting a Telnet password A Telnet password is a global, system-wide password required for Telnet logins to the unit. The Telnet password is requested before the system accepts the connection and prompts for the username.
Configuring the Control Modules and System Timing Providing a basic system IP configuration the system will restart with the configured remote management capability, even after non- volatile memory has been cleared with the NVRAM command. For details of this new capability, see “Retaining the basic configuation settings”...
Configuring the Control Modules and System Timing Providing a basic system IP configuration 000 — Reserved for the network (base address) 111 — Reserved for the broadcast address of the subnet Note: Early implementations of TCP/IP did not allow zero subnets (subnets with the same base address as a class A, B, or C network).
Configuring the Control Modules and System Timing Providing a basic system IP configuration Host routes are routes to a single host, rather than to a network or subnet. This is determined by the fact that a 32-bit netmask does not allow for any host addresses on the network, other than the single address that is specified.
Configuring the Control Modules and System Timing Providing a basic system IP configuration module. Therefore, as long as one of the unit’s control modules is functioning as the primary control module for the chassis, the soft interface address is reachable. When power is applied to the system, the soft IP interface address is not initialized until a control module assumes the role of primary control for the Stinger unit.
Configuring the Control Modules and System Timing Configuring control module redundancy admin> new ip-route default IP-ROUTE/default read admin> set gateway-address = 1.1.1.3 admin> set active-route = yes admin> write IP-ROUTE/default written The system can support multiple default routes. The profile name does not have to be default .
Configuring the Control Modules and System Timing Configuring control module redundancy Overview of redundancy operations The primary and secondary control modules use a heartbeat protocol to monitor each other and maintain synchronized repositories of the system configuration stored in the primary control module’s flash memory.
Configuring the Control Modules and System Timing Configuring control module redundancy Most of the settings in the Redundancy profile are visible only when debug permissions are enabled in the current User profile, and cannot be changed. But you can modify the following Redundancy parameters, shown with default settings: [in REDUNDANCY] primary-preference = no-preference...
Configuring the Control Modules and System Timing Configuring control module redundancy Y-cable administration of redundant control modules The serial ports of both redundant control modules can be connected to a single administrative terminal with a Y-cable. One end of this cable consists of a pair of bridged male DB-9 connectors that connect to the control modules.
Configuring the Control Modules and System Timing Configuring control module redundancy Figure 5-8. Connecting a Y-cable to a Stinger FS To console Diagnostic serial port ports G PO G PO D IA D IA D IA D IA IN P...
Configuring the Control Modules and System Timing Configuring system clocking following example to set the status of the internal modems to answer calls only on the primary control module: admin> read modem {1 first-control-module 3} MODEM/{ shelf-1 first-control-module 3 } read admin>...
Configuring the Control Modules and System Timing Configuring system clocking admin> read system SYSTEM read admin> set system-8k-clock = bits admin> write SYSTEM written Loss of BITS signal indications and fall-back If the system-8K-clock parameter in the system profile is set to bits and the system detects a loss of signal, it displays the following message: LOG alert, Shelf 1, Controller-1, Time: 17:02:01-- BITS clock source has been lost - 8kHz clock is free running...
Configuring the Control Modules and System Timing Configuring system clocking Source: T1 framer Available* priority: 1 admin> set system-8k-clock = lim-or-trunk-module admin> write LOG notice, Shelf 1, Controller-1, Time: 17:56:05-- Master clock source changed to slot-1/8 line 2 SYSTEM written admin>...
Configuring the Control Modules and System Timing Configuring system clocking Parameter Specifies Priority of the interface as the system’s clock source (high, middle, Clock-Priority or low priority). Once the Stinger unit chooses a clock source, it uses that source until the interface becomes unavailable or a higher-priority source becomes available.
Configuring the Control Modules and System Timing Retaining the basic configuation settings Retaining the basic configuation settings In TAOS 9.2-167 and later, you can store minimal system configuration information in a file called default.cfg to enable the system to start up with some configuration information, even after you issue the nvram command.
Configuring the Control Modules and System Timing Retaining the basic configuation settings change this default setting for the profile under which you are logged in. Otherwise, commands in the default.cfg file that reconfigure administrative profiles will not contain the passwords associated with those profiles. If you are logged in under the admin profile, the following example sets that profile so that it displays passwords.
Configuring the Control Modules and System Timing Retaining the basic configuation settings Use the cat command to verify that the default.cfg file contains enough information to establish an inband management connection and provide the network operations center (NOC) access to the Stinger unit. admin>...
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Configuring the Control Modules and System Timing Retaining the basic configuation settings After the system has reset, profile values from the default.cfg file will be used to configure the Stinger unit. If inband management is supported by the information in the default.cfg file, it will be restored after the restart.
Installing and Removing Modules Replacing and installing control modules control of the unit to the secondary (redundant) control module. For syntax information, see the Stinger Reference. Removing a control module To remove a control module: Put on the antistatic wrist strap, as recommended in “Preventing static discharge damage” on page 1-2, and plug it into the ESD grounding jack located on the front of the Stinger unit.
Installing and Removing Modules Replacing and installing control modules Put on the antistatic wrist strap, as recommended in “Preventing static discharge damage” on page 1-2, and plug it into the ESD grounding jack located on the front of the unit. (See Figure 1-3 on page 1-5.) Align the replacement control module with the card guide and carefully slide the module into the unit, as shown in Figure 6-2.
Slot numbering and module placement Figure 6-3 shows the slots in the Stinger FS chassis that accept LIMs. LIMs can be installed in slots 1 through 7 and 10 through 16 in the front of the unit. Slots 8 and 9 are reserved for control modules only.
Wait several minutes and then verify the behavior of the status lights on the LIM to verify its operational status. Replacing a LIM Caution: Lucent Technologies recommends setting the administrative status of the LIM to Down (through the command-line interface) before replacing the module. When a LIM is Stinger® FS Getting Started Guide...
Installing and Removing Modules Installing and replacing LPMs removed, all its ports and circuits are terminated, and data loss might occur. For instructions on changing a LIM’s state to Down and then back to Up, see the Stinger Administration Guide. To replace a LIM: Put on the antistatic wrist strap, as recommended in “Preventing static discharge damage”...
Caution: Any circuits running through the LPM are interrupted when it is removed, which can result in data loss. Lucent Technologies recommends setting the associated LIM’s administrative status to Down before removing the LPM from the unit. For instructions on changing a LIM’s state to Down and then back to Up, see the Stinger Administration Guide.
Installing and Removing Modules Installing and replacing PCMCIA cards Installing and replacing PCMCIA cards To remove the PCMCIA cards from the control module, push the square, flat black buttons at the bottom of each PCMCIA card to eject the cards. After the cards are removed, make sure they remain guarded against static discharge.
Installing and Removing Modules Replacing the air filter Figure 6-5. Replacing the air filter Replace the grill, attaching it with the screws removed in Step 1. Stinger® FS Getting Started Guide...
Stinger Intended Use Control module interfaces modules are available that support ATM connections to ATM network switches over the following types of digital lines: • T1 (individual lines or aggregated bandwidth) • E1 (individual lines or aggregated bandwidth) • • •...
Cables and Connectors Alarm input port pinouts Alarm input port pinouts The alarm input port, found on revision 2 control modules, consists of a DB-15 female connector. This connector provides seven pairs of pins that can be connected to the alarm relays of up to seven external devices.
Cables and Connectors LPM two-wire cable specifications 10BaseT cables To install a 10BaseT interface, you need a twisted-pair Ethernet cable and a dual twisted-pair cable terminated with RJ-45 modular jacks. Use an EIA/TIA 568 or IEEE 802.3 10BaseT cable. 100BaseT cables To install a 100BaseT interface, you need a twisted-pair Ethernet cable and a dual twisted-pair cable terminated with RJ-45 modular jacks.
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Cables and Connectors LPM two-wire cable specifications Table B-3. Pinouts for a single or lower 50-pin connector for two-wire connections (continued) Signal Color code Signal Color code Brown/white White/brown Slate/white White/slate Blue/red Red/blue Orange/red Red/orange Green/red Red/green Brown/red Red/brown Slate/red Red/slate Blue/black Black/blue...
Cables and Connectors LPM two-wire cable specifications Modules supporting more than 24 lines use the connections indicated in Table B-4 for the upper 50-pin connector. Table B-4. Cable pinouts for an upper 50-pin connector for two-wire connections Signal Color code Signal Color code Blue/white...
Cables and Connectors LPM four-wire cable specifications Table B-4. Cable pinouts for an upper 50-pin connector for two-wire connections (continued) Signal Color code Signal Color code Not used Not used LPM four-wire cable specifications A LIM that supports 24 four-wire connections, such as a T1 or E1 module, must use a 48-port LPM.
Storage altitude -1,000 feet to +30,000 feet (-305m to 9150m) Space requirements The Stinger FS hardware requires the following minimum clearances for the chassis: • 6 inches (15cm) at the back panel for cable routing and airflow • 20 inches (54cm) at the front panel for module replacement...
Safety-Related Physical, Environmental, and Electrical Information Electrical and electronic information Electronic and electrical specifications The Stinger unit is nominally powered from a -48Vdc source. This source is wired to the power filters on the left side at the front of the chassis. Table C-3 describes Stinger electronic and electrical specifications.
The Stinger product belongs to EMI class A. Minimum ground wire size The DSL lines coming into the Stinger FS can be subject to lightning surges. These must be discharged to ground through an adequate ground wire. An adequate ground wire should present a resistance of approximately 0.02 ohms to a surge of 500 amps.
Safety-Related Physical, Environmental, and Electrical Information Special requirements and recommendations for installation and maintenance Special requirements and recommendations for installation and maintenance Follow these requirements and recommendations for Stinger installation and maintenance. Lifting requirements Use a mechanical lift or at least three people to lift a Stinger chassis for rack mounting. For more information, see “Setting up the unit”...
Index connecting diagnostic port dressing activity, system LPM four-wire addresses, IP LPM two-wire assigning for Ethernet 5-12 5-12 serial port soft IP interface 5-12 5-12 changing default logins syntax 5-10 5-10 chassis admin login, recommended password change size administrative access, restricting clock source administrative connections BITS...
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Index status lights switchover from primary 5-15 5-15 cooling fan status lights ground wire size default route, IP 5-13 5-13 hardware, verifying configuration DIAG PORT. See serial port humidity requirement DS3-ATM trunk modules checking 1-10 1-10 clock source 5-19 5-19 clock source settings 5-21 5-21...
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Index alarm input connecting LPM four-wire four-wire pinouts LPM two-wire installing and replacing monitor-control power consumption power consumption two-wire pinouts power supplies -48 Vdc, connecting power cord to powering up, described preventing static discharge damage primary control module. See control modules management profiles backup connection via external modem...
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Index space requirements specifications cable pinouts vendor-specific attribute (VSA) requirements, RADI- electrical EMI class environmental Ethernet interface physical space WAN interfaces supported special requirements and recommendations weight of unit USOC jack and code workstation, connecting startup sequence static discharge damage preventing status lights control module...
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