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MD8000EX Rev. J

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  • Page 1 MD8000EX Multimedia Transport System Operational Manual For Release 8.21 MD8000EX Rev. J...
  • Page 3 MD8000EX Multimedia Transport System Operational Manual For Release 8.21 MD8000EX Rev. J...
  • Page 4 Copyright © 2008 Media Links Incorporated. All rights reserved. Trademarks Media Links is a registered trademark and MD8000 is a trademark of Media Links Incorporated. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 5 Revision History Version Date Reason for Change 12/18/2012 Contains revision changes up to and including 8.11 Chapter 2: Updated Trunk and Channel Service card tables: Added SPUs to Board availability Table. Chapter 3: Added MD8000SX platform. Section 4-3: Updated Manual to reflect new SWCNT-24X2 cards; changed fan “4-stage”...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Read This First Safety Information ..............1.1 Safety Information Pertaining to the MD8000EX.
  • Page 8 Part Numbers ..............4-1.5 Section 4-2.
  • Page 9 Section 4-8. MD8000EX Maintenance Procedures Removing the Chassis from a Rack or Cabinet..........4-8.2 Removing MD8000EX Chassis Power Cable .
  • Page 10 vif crcclear ..............7.15 System Parameter Management Command .
  • Page 11 Chapter 9 Log Messages Chassis Log Messages ..............9.1 Service Log .
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  • Page 13: Safety Information

    C H A P T E R Read This First The MD8000EX Multimedia IP Transport System encapsulates the HD-SDI/SD-SDI/DVB-ASI signals, AES audio signals, E1/T1 circuit signals and/or 10/100Base Ethernet signals into IP frames to transport over SDH/SONET and/or 10Gbit/1Gbit Ethernet networks. Keep this manual handy for quick and easy reference.

  • Page 14: Safety Information Pertaining To The Md8000Ex

    WARNING — Indicates that the equipment should be immediately unplugged to avoid a fire or possible personnel injury. CAUTION — This symbol prohibits a particular act while handling the equipment. CAUTION — This symbol is designed to draw the user's attention to a particular part of a procedure that is considered important.
  • Page 15 Do not insert any foreign objects into the equipment Such an occurrence may cause a fire or electrical shock.  Do not place any heavy equipment on top of the MD8000 Series Chassis Doing so may warp or bend the chassis. ...
  • Page 16 The below cautions pertain to this manual, and are for items considered to cause injury to persons or damage equipment if ignored if the equipment is used incorrectly.  Do not block the air circulation intake vent or fans The equipment has an air circulation vent located on the lower part of the front panel, and fans located on the rear panel to prevent internal overheating.

  • Page 17: Compliance

    Compliance  Do not operate the equipment in a residential area This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 18: Disclaimer

    Disclaimer In no instance will Media Links be liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages or commercial losses due to neglect or improper operation of the equipment. The contents of this manual are current as of the date of publication of this manual. Media Links reserves the right to change the contents and/or specifications without prior notice.

  • Page 19: Introduction

    Network Log Messages — page 2.38 Introduction The MD8000 Multimedia IP Transport System (Hereinafter referred to as MD8000 Series system) encapsulates the HD-SDI/SD-SDI/DVB-ASI signals, AES audio signals, E1/T1 circuit signals, and/or 10/100Base Ethernet signals into IP frames to transport over SDH/SONET and/or 10 Gbit/1Gbit Ethernet networks.
  • Page 20 The MD8000 Series system offers a choice of three (3) platforms to best fit your network configuration:  The MD8000SX is a 2U chassis device with one (1) SWCNT-9 board for packet switching between up to six (6) Trunk and Channel boards installed in the chassis.

  • Page 21: Features

    Features The MD8000 Series Transport System has the following features:  High quality video signal transmission Uncompressed video signals (HD-SDI/SD-SDI/DVB-ASI) are IP encapsulated for transmission. Loss of any one whole packet in a row of 40 consecutive packets can be recovered using robust forward error correction and interleave technique.
  • Page 22 Table 2-1: Trunk Boards (Continued) Name Description 2.48832Mbit/s Transmit/Receive (+ Local switching) STM16/OC-48-2Trunk+LS 10Gbps Transmit/Receive STM64/OC-192 Available Tx: 525i: 180.568 Mbps, 625i: 179.424 Mbps VIF-Trunk 1080i/59.94: 1033.921 Mbps, 1080i/50: 862.464 Mbps Channel Service Boards Signal interfaces provide direct connections to user video, audio, telecom and data signals.
  • Page 23 Name Description Provides a packet-level Hitless switching function to any type of SPU-Hitless signal streams handled by the MD8000 series systems. Enables users to conduct high-bit-rate stream transportation or high speed transportation of large volume data using multiple, Spu-Bulk inexpensive, low-bit-rate circuits.
  • Page 24  High Reliability and Ease of Maintenance The MD8000 system utilizes the highest-reliability technology for video transport equipment to provide stable network operation. Dual installation of Basic components Basic components such as the power supply unit and the SWCNT board are designed to operate in dual mode to allow a 1+1 redundant configuration.

  • Page 25: Applications

    Applications Figure 2-1 is an example of an MD8000 Series configuration with various types of trunk boards and channel service boards. System monitoring can be conducted from a supervisory terminal (PC). A supervisory terminal can provide access to the Web server on a SWCNT board to configure/monitor the trunk boards and channel boards.
  • Page 26 Figure 2-2 is another example of a multi-service video and data access, aggregation, and switching over SONET/SDH and Core IP Networks. Figure 2-2: Network Application Example The network diagram above shows just a fraction of the possible network configurations that are made possible by the MD8000 platform.

  • Page 27: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram The MD8000 incorporates many of the technologies first introduced in its predecessor. Hitless protection switching and built-in error connection ensure that media signals will survive network outages without losing a single bit of valuable content. Figure 2-3 is a simplified chassis block diagram. All of the signals present on an MD8000 system are converted into a common format prior to transport, allowing many different types of traffic to be transported over a single backbone.

  • Page 28: Redundancy Mode Of Operation

    Redundancy Mode of Operation The MD8000 Series system offers a choice of redundant operation modes in each corresponding system-configuration to best fit user requirements such as the cost and reliability of network operation. Single The Single mode runs under the “Single SWCNT” configuration. With a “Dual Trunk” board configuration, the “Single”...

  • Page 29: Class J

    Class J The Class J mode runs under the “Dual SWCNT/Dual Trunk” configuration to support Hitless switching. Figure 2-5 illustrates the flow of packets. Figure 2-5: Class J Mode Of Operation To Support Hitless Switching In the originating System (#1), the Channel Service board duplicates the encapsulated video signal with the different MAC addresses “M1-1”...

  • Page 30: Class C

    Class C The Class C mode runs under the “Dual SWCNT/Single Trunk” configuration. This configuration protects the system from a single SWCNT board failure. Figure 2-6 illustrates the flow of packets. Figure 2-6: Class C Mode Of Operation In the originating System (#1), the Channel Service board duplicates the encapsulated video signal with the same MAC address “M1-1”...

  • Page 31: Class B

    Class B The Class B mode runs under the “Dual SWCNT/Dual Trunk” configuration. Figure 2-7 illustrates the flow of packets. Figure 2-7: Class B Mode Of Operation In the originating System (#1), the Channel Service board duplicates the encapsulated video signal with the different MAC addresses “M1-1”...

  • Page 32: Trunk To Trunk Connection

    Trunk to Trunk Connection Stream packets and some other types of packets received and accepted by MD8000 can be switched to be forwarded to other Trunk boards through the “Trunk to Trunk” connection. Some examples of the use of the connection are explained in the following sections. Trunk to Trunk with a Single SWCNT Board Table 2-4 shows an example parameter setting and Figure 2-8 illustrates Stream packet flows.

  • Page 33: Inband Trunk To Trunk Communication (Single Swcnt)

    Inband Trunk to Trunk Communication (Single SWCNT) The Inband communication of the supervisory terminal can be performed through the Trunk to Trunk connection. Table 2-5 shows an example parameter setting and Figure 2-9 illustrates Inband management packet flows. Table 2-5: Parameter Setting Single SWCNT Example-1 Chassis A InbandVlanIdSetting 1000...
  • Page 34 The Trunk to Trunk connection allows a ring network configuration composed of multiple MD8000 units. Under such a configuration, you must not make a communication path loop in order for normal network operation and management. If 10gEther-7 in Slot 24 of Chassis C has a network connection with a supervisory terminal as shown in Figure 2-10, and if the parameters are set as shown in Table 2-6, then the Inband communication packets indefinitely circulate in the loop disrupting normal network operation.
  • Page 35 In order to avoid a possible Inband packet loop, it is suggested to apply the same settings to the pair of ports of the communicating chassis (Chassis B and C in Figure 2-11 below) if involved Trunk boards have two or more ports. Table 2-7: Parameter Setting Single SWCNT Example-2 Chassis A InbandVlanIdSetting...

  • Page 36: Inband Trunk To Trunk Communication (Dual Swcnt)

    Inband Trunk to Trunk Communication (Dual SWCNT) The Inband communication of the supervisory terminal can be performed through the Trunk to Trunk connection. Table 2-8 shows an example parameter setting and Figure 2-12 illustrates Inband management packet flows for the dual SWCNT configuration Table 2-8: Parameter Setting Dual SWCNT Chassis A InbandVlanIdSetting...

  • Page 37: Supplemental Information

    Supplemental Information Packet flow from Trunk to SWCNT In this case the same packets reach both SWCNT boards. However since the IP addresses of CPU-1 and CPU-4 are different from each other, they will be discarded by either one of the CPUs.
  • Page 38 Normally Inband communication packets reach both SWCNT boards, but with the aid of an extended capability Inband packets can be limited to reach either one of the SWCNT boards. Currently only: 10GbE-1Trunk, 10GbE-1Trunk+JP, 10GWAN -1Trunk, 10GWAN-1Trunk+JP and 1GbE-2Trunk+JP with relatively newer hardware and firmware support the extended capability. Other boards, or older version of hardware or firmware, do not support this single SWCNT use.

  • Page 39: Packet Loop

    Packet Loop Chassis C has a network connection with a supervisory terminal as shown in Figure 2-16, and if the parameters are set as shown in Table 2-10, then the Inband communication packets indefinitely circulate in the loop to disturb normal network operation. Table 2-10: Parameter Setting Example-2 Chassis A InbandVlanIdSetting...

  • Page 40: Hitless Switching

    Hitless Switching Hitless Switching from a primary circuit to a backup circuit requires two (2) MD8000 streams to be sent and received. These should traverse the network on diverse paths. Using the Delay Adjustment buffers in the receiving Channel Service board, packet processing for the two circuits is aligned so that the same packets from the primary and backup circuits are processed at the same time.

  • Page 41: Hitless Switching With Dual Swcnt Boards

    Hitless Switching With Dual SWCNT Boards Figure 2-20 illustrates the dual SWCNT board operation. The originating Channel Service board (VTX) transfers the identical IP frames with mutually different destination addresses to both SWCNT boards through separate routes. The L2SW of each SWCNT board transfers the IP frames to a separate Trunk board to enable the use of physically separate network circuits.
  • Page 42 Figure 2-22 illustrates the transport process in the Dual SWCNT mode. Figure 2-22: Transfer Process in the Dual SWCNT Mode 2.24 MD8000EX Multimedia Transport System MD8000EX Rev. J...

  • Page 43: Hitless Switching With A Single Swcnt Board

    Hitless Switching with a Single SWCNT Board Figure 2-23 illustrates single SWCNT board operation. The originating Channel Service board (VTX) transfers identical IP packets with different destination addresses to the SWCNT boards through the same route. The L2SW in the SWCNT board transfers the IP packets to a separate Trunk board to enable the use of physically separate network circuits.

  • Page 44: Switching Mode Transition

    Switching Mode Transition Figure 2-25 (successful switching) and 2-26 (unsuccessful switching) show the sequences of Hitless switching events and states. Figure 2-25: Successful Transition to Hitless Switching Mode 2.26 MD8000EX Multimedia Transport System MD8000EX Rev. J...
  • Page 45 Figure 2-26: Unsuccessful Transition to Hitless Switching Mode MD8000EX Rev. J MD8000EX Multimedia Transport System Summary 2.27...

  • Page 46: Delay Adjustment Buffer

    Delay Adjustment Buffer The delay adjustment buffer has several functions. It provides for packet buffering in order to reproduce an accurate video/audio clock and to absorb any network induced jitter. The Loading Base point setting must accommodate these functions. Additionally, for Hitless switching both the primary and protect path packets will be buffered at the receiving line board so that they can be synchronized and aligned by sequence number.
  • Page 47 added to the original longer route so that when it becomes the shorter route it has enough buffering to be automatically adjusted. The delta of delay in the initially short route when it becomes longer needs to be added to the original longer routes base point. Table 2-11 and Table 2-12 summarize the characteristics of the Delay Adjustment Buffers, in quantity of packets and in time (milliseconds) respectively.
  • Page 48 Table 2-11: Delay Adjustment Buffer Characteristics in No.of Packets (Continued) Dimensions (in No.of packets) Port Port Loading Base Point Under- Over- Board Signal Buffer Mode Rate Rate flow flow Type Type Size Default (Mbps) (Mbps) Below Above Single 4.768Mbps AIF2 3.072 32,768 31,000...
  • Page 49 Table 2-12: Delay Adjustment Buffer Characteristics in Milliseconds Dimensions (in No.of packets) Port Packet Loading Base Point Under- Over- Board Signal Buffer Mode Rate Assy flow flow Type Type Size Default (us) (Mbps) Below Above FEC=ON 0.231 0.924 0.087 1,485 FEC=OFF 0.245 0.979...
  • Page 50 Table 2-12: Delay Adjustment Buffer Characteristics in Milliseconds (Continued) Dimensions (in No.of packets) Port Packet Loading Base Point Under- Over- Board Signal Buffer Mode Rate Assy flow flow Type Type Size Default (us) (Mbps) Below Above Single 16,384 5.000 8.000 15,500 2.000 16,383...

  • Page 51: Dual Swcnt Operation

    Dual SWCNT Operation Overview The MD8000 system allows a 1+1 redundant configuration with two (2) SWCNT boards installed in a chassis, where the two boards continuously monitor the state of the other board as Active or Stand-by communicating with the HA (High Availability) function. Table 2-13 shows SWCNT functions that can be performed by the SWCNT (O), or cannot be performed by the SWCNT (X), in the Active/Standby state.

  • Page 52: Active/Stand-By Determination

    Active/Stand-by determination When two SWCNT boards are installed and the power is applied, SWCNT #1 (Right hand side from the front) will be activated as Active and SWCNT #2 will be activated as Stand-by if both SWCNT boards are under the same condition. Only when SWCNT #1 has the wrong Chassis ID and #2 has the correct chassis ID, the SWCNT #1 will be activated as Stand-by with SWCNT #2 Active.

  • Page 53: Switching Between Act And Stb Operation

    Switching Between ACT and STB Operation The SWCNT board in the Stand-by state (STB) state continues to watch the condition of the Active SWCNT (ACT) board. When detecting an abnormal condition of the ACT board, the STB board sets the ACT board to STB and activates itself to the Active state. Table 2-14 shows the cause and effect relationship between ACT/STB switching.
  • Page 54 Figure 2-32: SWCNT #2 State Transition 2.36 MD8000EX Multimedia Transport System MD8000EX Rev. J...

  • Page 55: Bandwidth Control

    MAC address. Bit 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Vendor ID x'0010C4' for Media Links Bit 23 22 21 20 Product Code b'0001' for MD8000EX;...

  • Page 56: Advance Warning

    Advance Warning The MD8000 system continuously monitors and reports the temperature and voltage of each board installed and operating. This processing can help provide advance warning of an imminent failure. Table 2-15: Monitoring for Advance Warnings Item Monitoring Point Standard Warning Criteria 3.3 V Out of ±...

  • Page 57: Chapter 3 Other Md8000 Multimedia Transport Systems

    C H A P T E R Other MD8000 Multimedia Transport Systems Refer to the MD8000 platform manual, “MD8000 Multimedia Transport System Operational Manual”, P/N MD8000. Refer to the MD8000SX platform manual, “MD8000SX Multimedia Transport System Manual”, P/N MD8000SX. MD8000EX Rev.
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  • Page 59 C H A P T E R MD8000EX Multimedia Transport System This Chapter covers the equipment description, installation procedures, configuration, maintenance procedures, and specifications for the MD8000EX platform. Listed below are the Sections included in this Chapter.  Section 4-1. MD8000EX Chassis Description — page 4-1.1 ...
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  • Page 61: Section 4-1. Md8000Ex Chassis Description

    S E C T I O N 4 - 1 MD8000EX Chassis Description This section covers the physical description of the MD8000EX chassis.  Physical Description — page 4-1.1  Chassis Log Messages — page 4-1.5  Part Numbers — page 4-1.5 Physical Description The MD8000EX chassis is a 7U size and fits to a 19type cabinet rack based on EIA or JIS standard.
  • Page 62 Figure 4-1.3 shows a front view of the MD8000EX chassis with the front cover removed and Table 4-1.1 a description of the major components, and front slot allocations. Figure 4-1.3 shows the AC chassis and redundant AC Power Supplies. There is also a DC chassis available that requires DC power supplies (Power Supplies shown).
  • Page 63 Table 4-1.1: MD8000EX Chassis Front Components Label Type Description J1 – J10 Channel Service Card These slots are for the Channel Service front boards. Refer to Front Board Slots Figure 4-3.1 on page 4-3.2 for MD8000EX slot bandwidth allocation for communications with the SWCNT-24 board. Slots J12 and J24 are the preferred slots for Trunk cards.

  • Page 64: Rear View

    Rear View Figure 4-1.4 shows a rear view of the MD8000EX chassis and Table 4-1.2 a description of the major components, and rear slot allocations. Figure 4-1.4 shows the AC chassis and AC Power Assembly. There is also a DC chassis available that requires DC Power Assembly (DC Power Assembly is also shown).

  • Page 65: Chassis Log Messages

    Table 4-1.2: MD8000EX Rear Panel Chassis Units Label Type Description R1 – R10 User Rear Board Slots These slots are for the Channel Service Rear boards. R11 – R24 User Rear Board Slots These slots are for the Trunk Channel Service Rear boards.
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  • Page 67: Summary

    S E C T I O N 4 - 2 MD8000EX Power Supply Modules This section covers the functionality and front panel displays for the MD8000EX Chassis Power Supplies. Supplies. There are AC and DC power supplies, based on the chassis type. ...

  • Page 68: Ac Power Supply Physical Description

    AC Power Supply Physical Description CAUTION — AC Power supplies can only be installed in AC chassis. Failure to comply could cause damage to the chassis and power supply. CAUTION — The MD8000 power supply unit in a dual operation mode can be replaced after turning off the breaker on the power-supply front panel while the power is applied to the chassis.

  • Page 69: Dc Power Supply Physical Description

    DC Power Supply Physical Description CAUTION — DC Power supplies can only be installed in DC chassis. Failure to comply could cause damage to the chassis and power supply. CAUTION — The MD8000 power supply unit in a dual operation mode can be replaced after turning off the breaker on the power-supply front panel while the power is applied to the chassis.

  • Page 70: Part Numbers

    Part Numbers Part Number Description MD8000EXPS MD8000EX AC Power Supply, 1000W, 12A Max. MD8000EXDC MD8000EX DC Power Supply, 1000W, 24A Max. 4-2.4 MD8000EX Multimedia Transport System MD8000EX Rev. J...

  • Page 71: Overview

    S E C T I O N 4 - 3 MD8000EX SWCNT-24 Controller Module This section covers the functionality and front panel displays for the Controller modules installed in the MD8000EX chassis.  Overview — page 4-3.1 Static Routing and Dynamic Switching — page 4-3.1 SWCNT-24X1 Bandwidth Allocation —...

  • Page 72: Swcnt-24X1 Bandwidth Allocation

    Dynamic Switching: For Data packets, the SWCNT works as an ordinary Ethernet switching hub to control the packet switching dynamically based on the results of automatic learning. Static Routing: The MD8000 Stream packets are designed to support Multicast application, and in order to prevent the L2SW from broadcasting packets to all the ports, they are switched on the basis of static route selection.

  • Page 73: Swcnt-24X2 Bandwidth Allocation

    SWCNT-24X2 Bandwidth Allocation The new SWCNT-24X2 is equipped with a new L2SW to eliminate the above bandwidth allocation constraints. With the SWCNT-24X2: Each of the slots 1 through 24 are allocated 20 Gbps for communication with the SWCNT-24X2 boards. The paired slots can now communicate with each other. The conventional SWCNT-24 can now be called SWCNT-24X1 compared to the SWCNT-24X2.
  • Page 74 Since the SWCNT-24X2 board is equipped with a new L2SW, it is relieved from some restrictions imposed on the SWCNT-24X1 as shown in Table 4-3.1 below: Table 4-3.1: SWCNT-24X1 / SWCNT-24X2 Restrictions Item SWCNT-24X1 SWCNT-24X2 Total available bandwidth 190Gbps one way 240Gbps one way (380Gbps bi-directional) (480Gbps bi-directional)

  • Page 75: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram Figure 4-3.2 is a block diagram of the SWCNT-24 board and explanatory legend. L2SW Boot Flash Data XAUI Flash & FPGA nvSRAM PowePC L2SW Mother Card board LANC DDR2 ETHER ADBUS SDRAM E1/T1 Sync CLK Framer & Ex-CLK Division HA : High Availability Figure 4-3.2: SWCNT-24 Block Diagram...

  • Page 76: Physical Description

    Physical Description The SWCNT-24 board is the Switch Controller board for the MD8000EX chassis. This board controls and monitors the installed MD8000EX components and performs the Layer 2 switch functionality. For a non-redundant system, this board is installed in slot 26 of the MD8000EX chassis.
  • Page 77 Table 4-3.2: SWCNT-24 Board Layout and Component Descriptions (Continued) Caution Do not change these switch SW700 DIP Switch Factory Use Only – positions. Must be kept turned off for normal operation. Reset Switch Reboot the SWCNT board (Same as turning the Power ON) Table 4-3.3: SWCNT-24 Front Panel LED Indicators Front Panel Label...

  • Page 78: Rear Board

    Rear Board Figure 4-3.3 is a view of the SWCNT-24 rear board and Table 4-3.4 details the rear panel connectors. EDIA INKS MADE IN JAPAN MD8000 SW CNT- 24- REAR Figure 4-3.3: SWCNT-24 Rear Board Layout Table 4-3.4: SWCNT-24 Rear Panel Connectors This Page Intentionally Left Blank Front Panel Label...
  • Page 79 Table 4-3.5: Rear Panel Connector Pinout Layout Pin Assignment Ex-CLK Pin No. Signal Name D-Sub(9pin) RXD+ Ex-CLK RXD- RJ-45 Pin No. Signal Name RJ-45 8 Pole Modular Jack 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 MD8000EX Rev. J MD8000EX SWCNT-24 Controller Module 4-3.9...

  • Page 80: Swcnt Log Messages

    SWCNT Log Messages Refer to Chapter 9, SWCNT Log Messages, page 9.3, and also Network Log Messages — page 9.2. Part Numbers Table 4-3.6 lists the part numbers for the SWCNT-24 front and rear board. Table 4-3.6: SWCNT-24 Board Part Numbers Part Number Description 7 RU Chassis (MD8000EX)

  • Page 81: Summary

    S E C T I O N 4 - 4 MD8000EX CN Alarm Module This section covers the functionality and rear panel for the MD8000 Series CN Alarm Module.  Summary — page 4-4.1  Rear Panel Physical Description — page 4-4.1 ...

  • Page 82: Part Numbers

    Table 4-4.2: ALM Rear Panel Connector Pinout Connector Layout Signal Description Relay Tolerance Alarm Type PS1 Low Voltage, Fan Failure Failure, Excess Current/ Voltage, Abnormal Temperature PS2 Low Voltage, Fan Failure Failure, Excess Current/ Voltage, Abnormal Temperature OPEN Chassis Failure of one or more of the Normal Relay 30V DC...

  • Page 83: Section 4-5. Md8000Ex Chassis Fans

    Part Numbers — page 4-5.3 Cooling Fan Control The rotation speed of the MD8000 series cooling fans changes in 2 stages depending on the ambient temperature. With one or more fan units failed or stopped, the rest of the fans operate with the highest rotation speed (refer to Table 4-5.1).
  • Page 84 Figure 4-5.1 is a front view of the fan module and Table 4-5.2 a description of the front panel LEDs. POWER MAINTE Figure 4-5.1: Front View of Front Fan Module Table 4-5.2: MD8000EX Front Fan LEDs Label Type Color Description POWER Green Fan power is normal...

  • Page 85: Rear Fans

    Rear Fans The MD8000EX has three (3) “Hot Swappable” rear fan modules. Each module contains two (2) fans. These fans are use to exhaust hot air from the chassis. The MD8000EX rear fan modules are unique to the MD8000EX chassis. CAUTION —...
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  • Page 87: Installation Warning/Caution Notes

    S E C T I O N 4 - 6 MD8000EX Installation Procedures This section covers the installation and checkout procedures for the MD8000EX chassis and its associated equipment.  Installation Warning/Caution Notes — page 4-6.1  Required Pre-Installation Requirements — page 4-6.3 ...

  • Page 88: Installation Procedure Warning/Cautions

    CAUTION — This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. It generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy which may cause interference to radio communications.

  • Page 89: Required Pre-Installation Requirements

    This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy which may cause interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference to TV and radio reception, in which case the user, at his own expense, must take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.

  • Page 90: Rack Mount Installation Of The Md8000Ex Chassis

    Rack Mount Installation of the MD8000EX Chassis The MD8000EX fits into a 19-inch cabinet rack based on EIA or JIS standards. Requires installation by two people The weight of this equipment is about 143 pounds (65 Kg) when fully loaded. Seek assistance when lifting or carrying the equipment.
  • Page 91 3. Place a No. 12 or No. 10 external-tooth lock washer on each of eight binding-head thread-forming 1/2-inch by 12-24 or 10-32 mounting screws (as applicable). Align the eight (8) mounting holes in the front panel with the applicable holes in the rack and insert the eight (8) prepared mounting screws.

  • Page 92: Removing Chassis Front Panel Cover

    Removing Chassis Front Panel Cover To remove and or replace MD8000EX boards or access power supplies, the front panel cover of the chassis must be removed. Use this procedure to remove the front panel cover. 1. On the chassis front panel, release the right and left front panel spring-loaded captive screws (refer to Figure 4-6.2).

  • Page 93: Installing The Chassis Power Supplies

    Installing the Chassis Power Supplies Use this procedure to install: MD8000EXPS AC power supplies in the MD8000EX AC chassis or MD8000EXPSDC DC power supplies in the MD8000EX(DC) DC chassis.. CAUTION — The AC power supply unit only fits in the AC powered chassis and does not fit the DC powered chassis.

  • Page 94: Installing Swcnt-24 Switch/Controller Front/Rear Boards

    Installing SWCNT-24 Switch/Controller Front/Rear Boards CAUTION — Wear an ESD wrist strap in order to prevent ESD damage to the equipment. CAUTION — Take care when installing boards while the power is applied to ensure the board does not come in contact with other boards within the chassis. Ensure that the board is in both the upper and lower card guides before inserting it into the shelf.
  • Page 95 CAUTION — If the board LEDs indicate an abnormal condition, note LED light patterns, remove the card, and notify Media Links Technical Support for guidance. Operating when the LEDs on the display panel are in an abnormal state can cause damage to the card.

  • Page 96: Installing Trunk Or Channel Service Front Boards

    1. If the chassis front panel is not removed, do so at this time. Refer to Removing Chassis Front Panel Cover, page 4-6.6 to remove the front panel cover. 2. Check MD8000 Series Trunk and Channel Service Operational Manual (MDC8000) to verify board switch positions and SFP installation.
  • Page 97 CAUTION — If the board LEDs indicate an abnormal condition, note LED light patterns, remove the card, and notify Media Links Technical Support for guidance. Operating when the LEDs on the display panel are in an abnormal state can cause damage to the card.

  • Page 98: Installing Rear Boards Or Blank Panels On The Md8000Ex Chassis

    Installing Rear Boards or Blank Panels on the MD8000EX Chassis CAUTION — Wear an ESD wrist strap in order to prevent ESD damage to the equipment. CAUTION — To maintain the integrity of the chassis cooling system the entire rear of the chassis must have either I/O interface rear boards or blank panels installed.

  • Page 99: Connecting The Md8000Ex Chassis Power Cable

    Connecting the MD8000EX Chassis Power Cable Users are required to use the proper power cable to meet the safety regulations of the country where the equipment is installed. Only use the power cables specified or provided by Media Links. Replace the power cable if any damage is evident. WARNING —...
  • Page 100 4. Remove the Terminal Strip circuit screws and connect the power cable lugs as follows (refer to Figure 4-6.8 for terminal strip layout drawing): a. AC(L) circuit position (left) — AC Line Voltage. b. AC(N) circuit position (center) — AC Neutral. circuit position (right) —...
  • Page 101 6. Loosen the two (2) screws holding the metal cable clamp so that the power cable can be inserted behind it (Figure 4-6.9). Place the power cable so that it will align with, or slightly over, the top of, the cable clamp retaining bracket.
  • Page 102 10. Use the two (2) plastic tie wraps located below the terminal strip to secure the power cable to the chassis (Figure 4-6.14). a. Use the bottom tie wrap as the power cable strain relief. b. Use the upper tie wrap to position and secure any excess power cable wires. Acrylic cover retaining screws Plastic Tie Wrap...
  • Page 103 ä Connecting the DC Power Cable CAUTION — Users are required to use the proper power cables to meet the safety regulations of the country where the equipment is used. — 10AWG multi-strand cable or better is suggested, terminated with M4 ring terminals.
  • Page 104 6. Connect the power cable lugs as follows (refer to Figure 4-6.13 for terminal strip layout drawing): a. Connect the – 48VDC input to the right-most terminal (– 48V) screw. b. Connect the – 48VDC return to the left-most terminal (– 48V RTN) screw. Terminal Strip Screws -48VRTN...
  • Page 105 9. Refasten the acrylic protective cover back over the terminal strip using the two screws used removed in Step 3 above. 10. Repeat Steps 2 thru 9 if a second (redundant) power supply is installed. 11. To turn power on at this time, plug(s) the AC power plug into the AC source outlet(s). 12.

  • Page 106: Connecting I/O Cables

    Connecting I/O Cables Use these procedure to connect the Switch/Controller, Alarm or trunk/Channel Service interface cables to the MD8000EX chassis. — Connecting the MD8000EX Alarm Output Cable, page 4-6.21 — Connecting Ethernet Cable, page 4-6.22 — Connecting Synchronization Clock Input Cable, page 4-6.23 —...

  • Page 107: Connecting The Md8000Ex Alarm Output Cable

    Connecting the MD8000EX Alarm Output Cable The MD8000EX system provides relay-contact external outputs for Power, Fan and Board alarm conditions. To access the external alarm outputs, plug a D-Sub 25pin male connector into the ALM connector located on the rear of the chassis as shown below, Figure 4-6.15. ä...

  • Page 108: Connecting Ethernet Cable

    Connecting Ethernet Cable Network management and monitoring of the MD8000EX chassis can be performed through a monitoring terminal (PC) using either Media Links Web Browser software or CLI commands. SWCN24-R Use a straight cable to connect through a hub. Use a cross cable for a...

  • Page 109: Connecting Synchronization Clock Input Cable

    Connecting Synchronization Clock Input Cable Use this procedure to connect an External Clock source. SWCN24-R Synchronization Clock Cable Figure 4-6.17: MD8000EX Synchronization Clock Input Cable Connection ä The following ancillary material is required for this installation DB9 Cable, customer supplied ä...

  • Page 110: Connecting Black Burst Signal Input Cable

    2. Connect the other end of the cable to the External Sync source. Connecting Trunk/Channel Service Interface I/O Cables User Interface cabling is covered in MD8000 Series Trunk and Channel Service Operational Manual (MDC8000), and is given for each board type.

  • Page 111: Turning On Chassis Power Supplies

    Turning on Chassis Power Supplies Use this procedure to turn MD8000EX chassis power on. Power Switch POWER LED (Green) ON LED (Red) OFF Figure 4-6.19: Chassis Power Supply Activation (AC PS shown) 1. Push the front panel rocker switch of Power Supplies, PS1 and/or PS2, to ON (I) position.

  • Page 112: Reinstalling Chassis Front Panel Cover

    Reinstalling Chassis Front Panel Cover Use this procedure to reinstall the chassis front panel cover after the chassis power supplies and all boards have been installed, and are operational. ä The following ancillary material is required for this installation Phillips-head Screwdriver Procedure 1.

  • Page 113: Section 4-7. Md8000Ex Network Management

    S E C T I O N 4 - 7 MD8000EX Network Management The following software applications are available for either local or remote board configuration and/or status monitoring. — Web Browser Operation Refer to Chapter 8, "Web Operation" for configuration controls. —...
  • Page 114 This Page Intentionally Left Blank 4-7.2 MD8000EX Multimedia Transport System MD8000EX Rev. J...
  • Page 115 S E C T I O N 4 - 8 MD8000EX Maintenance Procedures This chapter covers the maintenance procedures required to support the MD8000EX chassis and its associated equipment. WARNING — Maintenance of the equipment should be performed by trained network engineers.

  • Page 116: Removing The Chassis From A Rack Or Cabinet

    Removing the Chassis from a Rack or Cabinet This procedure assumes that you are removing the chassis without removing the power supply and chassis boards. WARNING — This product can utilize up to two (2) power line cords. Disconnect both cords before servicing. WARNING —...
  • Page 117 4. .Refer to Figure 4-8.1 for removing the MD8000EX chassis from the rack. NOTE L-shaped Weight supporting brackets Illustration shows MD8000 Chassis. Removal of the MD8000EX is the same. Equipment Rack Rails Remove 8 Retaining Screws Figure 4-8.1: Removing the MD8000EX Chassis from a Rack Requires removal by two personnel The weight of a fully loaded chassis is about 144 pounds (65 Kg).

  • Page 118: Removing Md8000Ex Chassis Power Cable

    Removing MD8000EX Chassis Power Cable Use this procedure if it is necessary to remove the power cable from the chassis. WARNING — This product can utilize up to two (2) line cords. Disconnect all cords before servicing. The type of chassis ( AC chassis or DC chassis) will determine which procedure to use: For an AC Chassis, use Disconnecting the AC Power Cable below.
  • Page 119 6. Replace the three circuit retaining screws back into the empty terminal strip for future use. Circuit Retaining Screws Acrylic cover retaining screws Figure 4-8.2: MD8000EX Chassis Power Cable Disconnect 7. Remove power cable strain relief: For units with Tie Wrap strain reliefs, go to Step 10. For units with a metal clamp strain reliefs, proceed to the next step.
  • Page 120 10. Remove the power cable by cutting the tie wraps that are securing it to the chassis. Cut Cable Tie Wrap Figure 4-8.4: MD8000EX Tie Wrap Strain Relief 11. Reattach the protective acrylic cover back over the terminal strip using the two screws removed in Step 4 above.
  • Page 121 ä Disconnecting the DC Power Cable 1. Turn power OFF to the chassis. On the Power Supply front panel, EDIA INKS press down ( position) on the Power Supply power rocker switch MD-6U1000-PS(DC) to turn the power OFF. POWER WARNING — Ensure that the DC power cable is not +12V plugged into a source of electricity before disconnecting...
  • Page 122 7. Remove the power cable by cutting the tie wraps that are securing it to the chassis. Cut Cable Tie Wrap Figure 4-8.7: MD8000EX Tie Wrap Strain Relief 8. Reattach the protective acrylic cover back over the terminal strip using the two screws removed in Step 4 above.

  • Page 123: Removing The Chassis Power Supplies

    Removing the Chassis Power Supplies CAUTION — The MD8000 Power Supplies are “Hot Swappable”, therefore can be removed and replaced with power applied. However, in a dual operation mode the breaker on the front panel of the power supply to be removed must be turned OFF prior to removal.

  • Page 124: Removing I/O Boards From The Md8000Ex Chassis

    Removing I/O Boards from the MD8000EX Chassis CAUTION — Wear an ESD wrist strap in order to prevent ESD damage to the equipment. CAUTION — Once the board is removed, wait about 3 seconds before re-installing it (or when mounting a front board, insert the board along with the upper and the lower card guides.
  • Page 125 4. Place the board(s) in an antistatic bag. Hot Swapping Redundant Controllers When replacing the active (ACT) board, the new board starts as standby (STB). When replacing the standby (STB) board, the new board starts as active (ACT). MD8000EX Rev. J MD8000EX Maintenance Procedures 4-8.11...

  • Page 126: Removing Rear Boards

    Removing Rear Boards CAUTION — It is recommended to wear an ESD wrist strap to prevent damaging the equipment due to electrostatic discharge. Use this procedure to remove the SWCNT-24, trunk, or channel service rear boards or blank rear panels from the MD8000EX Chassis. 2 retaining screws (1 on top and 1 on the bottom)

  • Page 127: Re-Initializing The Swcnt-24 Controller

    Re-Initializing the SWCNT-24 Controller The SW500 switch on the SWCNT board can be used for initializing certain kinds of parameters stored in the board. Setting bits 2 or 3 to ON initializes IP information or SNMP/NTP information respectively. Setting bit 4 to ON deletes the Configuration backup information of all the individual boards.
  • Page 128 Bit 3 - SNMP / NTP / FEC information [SNMP BASIC INFO] community2: medialinks community3: All blanks community4: All blanks sysContact: medialinks sysName: md8000 sysLocation: location [SNMP ADDRESS INFO] [SNMP_NO_1] trap community: medialinks trap address: 0.0.0.0 trap enable: disable [SNMP_NO_2 through No_8] trap community: All blanks trap address: 0.0.0.0 trap enable: disable...

  • Page 129: Remove And Replace Defective Cn Board

    Remove and Replace Defective CN Board Use this procedure to replace a defective CN (Alarm) board. WARNING — This product utilizes two (2) AC line cords. Disconnect both cords before servicing. Before replacing the CN board, make sure that the Alarm Output Cable is properly connected and not damaged.
  • Page 130 Replacement 6. Insert the new CN board into the guides and slide the board into the chassis until it engages with the backplane connector (refer to Figure 4-8.13). 7. Secure the board to the chassis by replacing the two (2) screws removed in Step 3. 2 retaining screws Figure 4-8.13: Replacing the CN Board 8.

  • Page 131: Chassis Front Fan Assembly Removal And Installation

    Chassis Front Fan Assembly Removal and Installation The chassis fans have an MTBF rating of 40,000 hours (or about 4.5 years) The fan units are “Hot Swappable”. CAUTION — A fan failure may result in a system malfunction due to overheating. Replace the failed fan assembly without delay.

  • Page 132: Fan Replacement

    Fan Replacement 1. Insert the fan assembly into the open slot. 2. Using the Fan Assembly handle, slide it into the slot until it engages with the backplane. 3. Then, using the Fan Assembly handle, press until it is firmly seated. 4.

  • Page 133: Chassis Rear Fan Assembly Removal And Installation

    Chassis Rear Fan Assembly Removal and Installation The chassis fans have an MTBF rating of 40,000 hours (or about 4.5 years). The fan units are “Hot Swappable”. CAUTION — A fan failure may result in a system malfunction due to overheating. Replace the failed fan assembly without delay.

  • Page 134: Fan Replacement

    Fan Replacement 1. Insert the fan assembly into the open slot. 2. Slide the Fan Assembly until it engages with the backplane. 3. Use the spring-loaded captive screw to fasten the assembly securely to the chassis. 4. The green POWER LED will illuminate and the fans will start rotating. Fan Assembly LEDs Figure 4-8.17: Installing the Rear Fan Assembly...

  • Page 135: Replacing Fuses

    Replacing Fuses Use this procedure to verify/replace a blown power line fuse WARNING — This product utilizes two (2) AC line cords. Disconnect both line cords before servicing. CAUTION — Wear an ESD wrist strap in order to prevent ESD damage to the equipment.
  • Page 136 5. Check continuity for each of the fuses (Figure 4-8.19). If fuses are good (continuity) go to Step 8 to reinstall another power assembly. If fuses are defective (no continuity) proceed to the next step to replace the defective fuse. 6.
  • Page 137 8. Slide the power assembly back into the rear of the chassis (Figure 4-8.20). 9. Fasten power assembly using the six (6) screws that were removed in Step 3. Six (6) Retaining Screws Figure 4-8.20: Replacing the Rear Power Supply Assembly 10.
  • Page 138 ä Replacing DC Chassis Fuses The MD8000EXDC chassis uses two cartridge type fuses located inside the rear of the chassis, one for each power supply modules. Refer to Table 4-8.3, “MD8000EX DC Fuse Specifications,” on page 4-8.26 1. Turn power OFF to the chassis. On the Power Supply front panel, press down E DIA INKS...
  • Page 139 6. Pull out the power supply rear unit. Figure 4-8.22: Remove the DC Power Assembly from the Chassis 7. Check continuity for each of the fuses (Figure 4-8.23). If fuses are good (continuity) go to Step to reinstall another power assembly. If fuses are defective (no continuity) proceed to the next step to replace the defective fuse.
  • Page 140 Table 4-8.3: MD8000EX DC Fuse Specifications Rating Type Vendor Size (mm) STDs Chassis Voltage Current Shut Current Cylindrical, MD8000EX L = 38 Compact DC570V 320A Hinode UL / cUL - DC D = 10.4 Fast acting 9. Slide the DC Power Assembly back into the chassis. 10.
  • Page 141 Table 4-9.4, MD8000EX Chassis DC Power Supply Specifications — page 4-9.3  SWCNT-24 Specifications Table 4-9.5, SWCNT-24 Switch/Controller Specifications — page 4-9.4 The specifications are current as of the date of publication of this manual. Media Links reserves the right to change the specifications without prior notice. MD8000EX Rev. J MD8000EX Specifications 4-9.1...

  • Page 142: Chassis Specifications

    Chassis Specifications AC Chassis Table 4-9.1: MD8000EX (AC) Chassis Specifications Parameter Specifications Model: MD8000EX, 7RU Dimensions (HxWxD), inches (mm) 12.25 x 18.9 x 20.7 (310 x 481 x 526) Input Power AC100V to 240V, 50Hz/60Hz Power Supplies 1 or 2 Power Consumption, W 1000W or less, dual or single installation Weight, lbs (Kg), Slots fully loaded...

  • Page 143: Power Supply Specifications

    Power Supply Specifications AC Power Supply Table 4-9.3: MD8000EX Chassis AC Power Supply Specifications Parameter Specification Notes Model: MD8000EXPS Dimensions (WxHxD), 2.5 x 9.2 x 14.6 inches (mm) (64 x 233 x 371) Weight, lbs (Kg) 14.3 (6.5 Kg) No. of Cooling Fans 2 (Design life: 30,000 hours) Input Voltage Nominal...

  • Page 144: Swcnt-24 Specifications

    SWCNT–24 Specifications Table 4-9.5: SWCNT-24 Switch/Controller Specifications Parameter Specification No.of Slots Up to 24 Total 380Gbps for 24 slots: SWCNT-24X1 Switch Controller Board 10Gbps (In) and 10Gbps (Out) - Total 20Gbps for 14 slots and Switching Capacity 5Gbps (In) and 5Gbps (out) - Total 10Gbps for 10 slots. See Figure 4-3.1 on page 4-3.2 SWCNT-24X2 Switch Controller Board 10Gbps (In) and 10Gbps (Out) - Total 20Gbps for 24...

  • Page 145: Chapter 5 Md8000Ex Troubleshooting Tips

    C H A P T E R MD8000EX Troubleshooting Tips This chapter covers the maintenance procedures required to support the MD8000 Series chassis and its associated equipment.  The Equipment Does Not Turn On — page 5.1  No Video Output — page 5.2 The Equipment Does Not Turn On 1.

  • Page 146: No Video Output

    No Video Output For all board LEDs and rear board connector descriptions and specifications refer to MD8000 Series Trunk and Channel Service Operational Manual (MDC8000). 1. Confirm that the optical connectors are properly connected to the Network Interface Rear Board.

  • Page 147: Logging Into Cli Using Telnet

    C H A P T E R Firmware Updates The Firmware updates can be accessed from a telnet client terminal.  Logging into CLI using Telnet — page 6.1  SWCNT Firmware Update — page 6.3 — Procedure — page 6.3 —...
  • Page 148 3. When the Login screen appears, enter the user ID and password. The default user ID is 'supervisor' and the default password is 'login.' 'CLI#' will be displayed after the successful login. User ID Password If there is no key activity for 150 seconds (2.5 minutes), the session will be automatically terminated.

  • Page 149: Swcnt Firmware Update

    SWCNT Firmware Update Only firmware version 5.00 or higher can control the SWCNT-24X2 Switch Controller Card. Procedure 1. Log into CLI using Telnet (refer to Logging into CLI using Telnet, page 6.1 for the log in procedure). 2. Enter 'firmupdate' to update the firmware. The prompt will change to '-->.' The following commands can be used.

  • Page 150: Troubleshooting Tips

    3. Start the firmware update by entering the 'g' command. Do not access the screen until the update is complete. It will take 20 minutes or more to complete. “g” Command 4. After the completion of the download re-boot or reset the SWCNT board to activate the newly updated firmware.

  • Page 151: Trunk And Channel Service Board Fpga Updates

    Trunk and Channel Service Board FPGA Updates This section describes the procedure to update the FPGA on theMD8000 Series Channel Service and Trunk boards. The FPGA can be updated by using the FTP server on the SWCNT board shown in Figure 6-1. Upload the FPGA file to the FTP server on the SWCNT board EDIA...

  • Page 152: Uploading The Fpga File To The Ftp Server

    Uploading the FPGA File to the FTP Server The FPGA file must first be uploaded to the FTP server on the SWCNT board using an FTP client software program installed in the PC. Descriptions below explain the case for FFFTP as the FTP client software.

  • Page 153: Updating The Fpga On The Board

    Updating the FPGA on the Board 1. Log into CLI using Telnet (refer to Logging into CLI using Telnet, page 6.1 for the log in procedure). 2. The ”fwrite” command is used to update the FPGA with the following parameters: Fwrite <File name>...
  • Page 154 The '?' command can be used to show the list of all the usable commands. The help command can be used in such a manner as 'help fwrite' to get an explanation of the accompanying command. “help fwrite” Command 3. If everything is normal up to this stage, use the 'cd' command to change the current directory to ram0.
  • Page 155 4. The FPGA updates can be for a specified board slot or all boards specified by the Board ID in the same chassis. In a specified Slot, proceed to Step 5. In any Slot, go to Step 8 In a Specified Slot 5.
  • Page 156 In a Non-Specified Slot 8. The ”fwrite” command with the Slot No '0,' updates the FPGA of all the boards specified by the Board ID in the same chassis. Fwrite <File name> <Slot No.> <Area No.> <Board ID> Example: Update FPGA on 10GbE boards in Slot, Board ID #1 CLI# fwrite MD8K_10GbE_0800_v0100a.bin File Name...
  • Page 157 9. The following screen will appear when the 10GbE boards are installed in slots 12 and 24 of the chassis.: Slots 12 and 24 Final Conformation Request 10. Enter 'Y' to start update the FPGA for all the displayed slots. The update process cannot be cancelled in the middle of the process.

  • Page 158: Activating The Fpga Of The Board

    Activating the FPGA of the Board In order to activate the updated FPGA, 'reconfig' is necessary. 12. Upon completion of the FPGA update, 'reconfig' confirmation will be requested. Enter 'Y' to perform the 'reconfig' immediately. The 'reconfig' will take several seconds to complete.
  • Page 159 C H A P T E R Command Line Interface (CLI) The MD8000 CLI commands can be accessed from a telnet client terminal.  System Login — page 7.3  CLI Commands — page 7.4 Time Management Command — page 7.4 –...
  • Page 160 Log Management Command — page 7.29 – log show — page 7.29 – log clear — page 7.29 File System Commands — page 7.30 – Is — page 7.30 – cd — page 7.30 – rm — page 7.30 – rmall — page 7.31 FPGA Flash Write Command —...

  • Page 161: System Login

    System Login 1. Enter the IP address of the SWCNT board to the command prompt as follows: >telnet 192.168.200.1 2. Then the following Login screen appears: MD8000 Login 3. Enter the User name and Password. Default User name and Password are as follows: User name: 'supervisor' Password: 'login' 4.

  • Page 162: Cli Commands

    CLI Commands Refer to the manual Table of Contents for a complete list, and page number, for all of the CLI commands in this chapter. Time Management Command time get Get current system time. Parameter: none Example: CLI# time get --System Time-- SAT FEB 23 07:01:31 2008 time set...

  • Page 163: Time Sync

    time sync Synchronize the system time with the SNTP time. Parameter: none Example: CLI# time sync Do it synchronize with the SNTP server? (y/n) >y It synchronized with the SNTP server. time zone get Display the current system time zone with the current date and time. Parameter: none Example 1: CLI# time zone get...

  • Page 164: Time Zone Set

    time zone set Set the system time zone date and time. Parameter: none Example 1: Set the system time zone. CLI# time zone set --System Clock Time Zone Setting-- input '.' -> escape setting" input '?' -> Display all Time zone list input 'Time difference with GMT' or 'Initial of time zone' ->...
  • Page 165 Example 2: Display time zones. CLI# time zone set --System Clock Time Zone Setting-- input '.' -> escape setting"); input '?' -> Display all Time zone list input 'Time difference with GMT' or 'Initial of time zone' -> Display corresponding time zone list TIMEZONE : JST (GMT+9:00) -->...
  • Page 166 Example 3: Display time zones with a specified initial letter. CLI# time zone set --System Clock Time Zone Setting-- input '.' -> escape setting"); input '?' -> Display all Time zone list input 'Time difference with GMT' or 'Initial of time zone' ->...
  • Page 167 Example 4: Display time zones with a specified initial difference. CLI# time zone set --System Clock Time Zone Setting-- input '.' -> escape setting"); input '?' -> Display all Time zone list input 'Time difference with GMT' or 'Initial of time zone' ->...
  • Page 168 Table 7-1: List of Time Zones (Continued) Name Relative to GMT Description WAST +7:00 Western Australia Standard Time +7:00 Christmas Island Time (Indian Ocean) +6:30 Myanmar Time ALMT +6:00 Alma-Ata Time MAWT +6:00 Mawson Time (Antarctica) +5:00 British Indian Ocean Territory (Chagos) +5:00 Maldives Time +5:00...
  • Page 169 Table 7-1: List of Time Zones (Continued) Name Relative to GMT Description -3:30 Newfoundland Time -4:00 Atlantic Standard Time ACST -4:00 Atlantic/Acre Summer Time (Brazil) -4:00 Eastern Daylight Time (USA) -5:00 Atlantic/Acre Standard Time (Brazil) -5:00 Central Daylight Time (USA) -5:00 Eastern Standard Time (USA) -6:00...

  • Page 170: Sntp Status Command

    SNTP Status Command sntp status Display Current SNTP status. Parameter: none Example: CLI# sntp status --SNTP STATUS INFORMATION-- STATUS: NTP TIME OUT 7.12 MD8000EX Multimedia Transport System MD8000EX Rev. J...

  • Page 171: Vif Management Command

    VIF Management Command vif fectype Set and display the FEC information of the board in the selected slot. Parameter: Slot number. If the slot number is not given, FEC information of all the installed boards will be displayed. Example 1: Display information of all the installed boards CLI# vif fectype --VIF FEC TYPE CONFIGURATION-- slot: 05 fectype : disable...

  • Page 172: Vif Crcerr

    vif crcerr Display the crc error count of the specified slot board. Parameter: Slot number. If the slot number is not given, crc error counts of all the installed boards will be displayed. Example 1: Display information of all the installed boards CLI# vif crcerr --VIF CRC ERROR COUNTER-- slot : 01 crc err : 12345...

  • Page 173: Vif Crcclear

    vif crcclear Clear the crc error counter of the specified slot board. Parameter: Slot number. If the slot number is not given, all the crc error counters will be referenced. Example 1: Clear the crc error counter of the board installed in Slot 5. CLI# vif crcclear 5 --VIF CRC ERROR CLEAR-- slot : 05 crc err : msb = 0 lsb =0 -->...

  • Page 174: System Parameter Management Command

    System Parameter Management Command param basic get Display the system basic information. Parameter: none. Example: CLI# param basic get --System Basic Configuration-- BOOT DEVICE Ip address : 192.168.1.1 Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0 Default gateway : 192.168.1.100 Broadcast address: 192.168.1.255 INCH DEVICE Ip address : 192.168.2.1 Subnet mask :...
  • Page 175 Example 2: No change of the BOOT DEVICE address. Go to the INCH DEVICE address change default gateway : 192.168.255.100 --> param basic changed. set ok ? (y/n) > n INCH DEVICE Ip address 192.168.2.1 --> Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0 -->...

  • Page 176: Param Snmp Get

    param snmp get Get snmp and Trap parameter values. Parameter: none. Example: CLI# param snmp get --SNMP Configuration-- community2 : medialinks community3 community4 sysContact : medialinks sysName : md8000 sysLocation : location [SNMP NO_1] trap community name : trap dest address trap enable :*disable [SNMP NO_2]...

  • Page 177: Param Snmp Basic Set

    param snmp basic set Set snmp parameters. Parameter: none. – Exit from param snmp set by entering a period. – Clear the data by entering the letter 'd.' Example: CLI# param snmp basic set --SNMP Basic Setting-- input 'd' -> delete input '.' -> escape setting community1 : medialinks -->public community2...

  • Page 178: Param Snmp Address Set

    param snmp address set Set Trap parameters. Parameter: none. – Exit from param snmp set by entering a period. – Clear the data by entering the letter 'd.' Example: CLI# param snmp address set --SNMP Address Setting-- input 'd' -> delete input '.' -> escape setting Please input the set SNMP number (1-8) >3 /* Specify SNMP No.*/ [SNMP ID 3] trap community...

  • Page 179: Param Sntp Set

    param sntp set Set the SNTP information. Parameter: none. – Exit from param sntp set by entering a period. – Clear the data by entering the letter 'd.' Example: CLI# param sntp set --SNTP Server IP Address Setting-- input 'd' -> delete input '.' -> escape setting SNTP Server 1 : 127.0.0.1 -->...

  • Page 180: Param Syslog Set

    param syslog set Display the Syslog server information. Parameter: none. – Exit from param sntp set by entering a period. – Clear the data by entering the letter 'd.' Example: CLI# param syslog set --Syslog Server Setting-- input 'd' -> delete input '.' -> escape setting Please input the number of the syslog server to set.

  • Page 181: Routing Table Management Command

    Routing Table Management Command routec Manually add or delete a route to the Routing table Parameter: Command and parameter character string enclosed in a pair of double quotes. <Command> add: Add a route delete: Delete a route <Destination Flag> -net: Assign the accompanying address to the network address -host: Assign the accompanying address to the host address <Mask Flag>...
  • Page 182 Example 2: Delete a route to the network delete -net <destination net address> <gateway> -netmask <mask value> delete <destination net address> <gateway> -netmask <mask value> (“-net” can be omitted): CLI# routec "delete 192.168.10.0 192.168.1.1 -netmask 255.255.255.0" routec set ok ? (y/n) > y delete route: destination: 192.168.10.0 netmask: 255.255.255.0...
  • Page 183 Duplicate route cannot be added to the Routing table. Adding a route to the network needs to be accompanied by a mask value to identify the destination network. <gateway> network needs to be the same as that of the SWCNT Outband or Inband IP address.

  • Page 184: Route Table Show

    route table show Display the contents of the Routing table. Parameter: none. Example: CLI# route table show Dynamic Routing Table ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Destination/Pfx Gateway Flags RefCnt Use Proto ToS I/f 0.0.0.0/0 192.168.255.100 2010003 mottsec2 0.0.0.0/0 192.168.10.20 10003 mottsec0 127.0.0.1 127.0.0.1 2200005 192.168.10.0/24 192.168.10.12 2000101...
  • Page 185 Table 7-2: Route Status Flags (Continued) Bit Position Meaning when the Bit is ON 0x80 Delete cloned route 0x100 Generate new routes on use 0x200 External daemon resolves name 0x400 Generated by the Link layer (e.g. ARP) 0x800 Manually added (static) 0x1000 Just discard packets (during updates) 0x2000 Modified by management protocol 0x4000 Protocol specific routing flag...

  • Page 186: Route Entry Show

    route entry show Display up to 16 backed-up static route information. Parameter: none. Example: CLI# route entry show Destination Gateway Netmask 192.168.1.0 192.168.10.20 255.255.255.0 no entry no entry no entry no entry no entry no entry no entry no entry no entry no entry no entry...

  • Page 187: Log Management Command

    Log Management Command log show Display logged information. Parameter: 0 for Ordinary Log, 1 for Fatal Log. (When not given, 0 is assumed.) Example: Ordinary Log CLI# log show --LOG INFORMATION-- Log Count : 1019 Log Type : NORMAL |Date |Board Type |Log Type|Message --------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

  • Page 188: File System Commands

    File System Commands Display file names in the current directory. Parameter: none. Example: CLI# ls aaaaa.txt bbbbb.bin zzzzzz.txt Change the current directory. Parameter: directory name. Example: CLI# cd /ram0 Current Directory: /ram0 /* Message appears after the change. */CLI# Delete a specified file. Parameter: file name.

  • Page 189: Rmall

    rmall Delete selected files. Parameter: none. Example: CLI# rmall aaaaatxt FILE 'aaaaa.txt' Remove set ok ? (y/n) >y File ' aaaaa.txt' removed! bbbbb.txt FILE 'bbbbb.txt' Remove set ok ? (y/n) >y File 'bbbbb.txt' removed! ccccc.bin FILE ' ccccc.bin' Remove set ok ? (y/n) >y File ' ccccc.bin' removed! CLI# MD8000EX...

  • Page 190: Fpga Flash Write Command

    FPGA Flash Write Command fwrite Write a file in the working directory into the FPGA Flash memory. Parameter 1: File name. Parameter 2: Slot number. If 0 is specified, all slots are taken into account. Parameter 3: FPGA Area number (Currently fixed to 1). Parameter 4: Board type number, which is defined as: Board Board...
  • Page 191 Example 2: Write a file into all VIF-1Sch boards installed CLI# fwrite aaa.bin 0 1 1 Slot No : 0 Area No : 1 BordId : 1 slot : 1 ----------- slot : 2 Vif-1sch slot : 3 Vif-1sch slot : 24 ----------- Exec ? (y/n) >y Exec!! Exec slot = 2 1/2...

  • Page 192: Board Reconfiguration Command

    Board Reconfiguration Command reconfig Reconfigure specified boards. Parameter 1: Slot number. If 0 is specified, all slots are taken into account. Parameter 2: Board type number, which is defined as: Board Board Board ID # Name ID # Name ID # Name all types of boards are taken into account.
  • Page 193 Example 3: Reconfigure any board in Slot 1 CLI# reconfig 1 0 --MD8000 Board Reconfig- Slot No : 1 Board Id : 0 reconfig executed? (y/n) > y reconfig req Completion! Example 4: Reconfigure all the installed boards. CLI# reconfig 0 0 --MD8000 Board Reconfig-- Slot No : 0 Board Id : 0 slot: 1 VIF-1Sch...

  • Page 194: Fpga File Display Command

    FPGA File Display Command blkshow Display the file name in the FPGA block area of the specified board. Parameter 1: Slot number. If 0 is specified, all slots are taken into account. Parameter 2: FPGA Area number (Currently fixed to 1). Example 1: Display the file name in the board installed in slot 3.

  • Page 195: Firmware Update Command

    Firmware Update Command firmupdate Update the SWCNT firmware using FTP. Parameter: None. – Exit from ‘firmupdate’ by entering a period. – Clear the data by entering the letter 'd.' Example 1: Quit the firmupdate. CLI# firmupdate --MD8000 Firmware update-- input 'g' -> update firmware, 'c' -> change host info, '.' -> escape boot device : /tffs0 host address : 192.168.1.201 host file name : MD8K_SCNT_Firm_vxxx...
  • Page 196 Example 2: Continue the firmupdate. -->g /* Initiate the firmupdate */ MD8000 Firmware update set ok ? (y/n) >y Now Updating..firmware file into flash memory. It takes more 20 minutes to complete copying. Please do NOT power off or reset until "Update Firmware complete!" is displayed. ……………………………Update Firmware complete! CPU Re set ok ? (y/n) >y /* Allow CPU Reset */...

  • Page 197: Cpu Reset Command

    CPU Reset Command reset Reset CPU. Parameter: opposite. (If "opposite" is specified the CPU of the Standby SWCNT board will be reset.) Example: CLI# reset --MD8000 CPU Reset-- CPU Re set ok ? (y/n) > y CPU Reset../* CPU is reset and re-booted.*/ CLI# reset opposite --MD8000 opposite side CPU Reset-- Opposite side CPU Re set ok ? (y/n) >...

  • Page 198: Help Command

    Help Command help Display a brief explanation of the specified command. Parameter: Command name. – (Enter 'help commands' to see explanation of all commands.) Example 1: Help for “param basic get” command. CLI# help param basic get param basic get - Get system basic information Example 2: Help for an incomplete specified command.

  • Page 199: System Logout Command

    System Logout Command logout Logout from the system. Parameter: none. Example: CLI# logout MAC Table Commands mac-address-table show Display the L2SW MAC address table entries in the SWCNT board. (Concerned slots are slots 11 through 24 for SWCNT-24, or slots 1, 3, 5, and 7 through 12 for SWCNT-9.) Parameter 1: Selects the type of entry to display.

  • Page 200: Mac-Address-Table Clear All

    mac-address-table clear all Delete all the Dynamic entries in the L2SW MAC address table. Parameter: none Example: CLI# mac-address-table clear all — This command deletes all Dynamic entries regardless of the type of stream, video or data. — Do not use this command under the Linkmode = Auto (ARP). Video packets may flood.

  • Page 201: Hardware/Software Requirements

    C H A P T E R Web Operation The Web server residing in the SWCNT board can display status of installed boards and logged events.  Hardware/Software Requirements — page 8.1  Connecting the PC — page 8.2  Activating the Web Browser —...

  • Page 202: Connecting The Pc

    Connecting the PC Figures 8-1 and 8-2 show examples of the local connection of the PC and the MD8000 system cable connections respectively. MD8000 Figure 8-1: Local Connection Example RJ-45 Connector Figure 8-2: Cable Connection Example MD8000EX Multimedia Transport System MD8000EX Rev.

  • Page 203: Activating The Web Browser

    Activating the Web Browser Initial State Values Initial values of the IP address and other network parameters of the SWCNT board are defined in Table 8-2. Table 8-2: Initial Parameter Values Value Parameter IP address 192.168.1.1 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway 0.0.0.0 SNMP parameters Undefined...

  • Page 204: Led Status Page

    LED Status Page The Status LED page consists of a Menu area and a Display area where the general LED statuses are displayed. This page displays the general LED statuses of all the installed boards and power supply units except for the “Standby” SWCNT board. Menu Area Display Area Figure 8-3: MD8000EX LED Status Page...
  • Page 205 The Status LED page does not display all front panel LEDs on each board. In order to see all the front panel LED statuses, click the corresponding slot on the screen. E1/T1-8Sch in Slot VIF-1Sch in Slot All 8 channels will be to the Status LED button to display the latest...

  • Page 206: Log Page

    Log Page The Log page as shown in Figure 8-6 will appear when the Log button is selected on the left hand side menu. Up to 1,000 of the latest log messages can be retained and displayed. Figure 8-6: Example of Log Display - MD8000EX MD8000EX Multimedia Transport System MD8000EX Rev.

  • Page 207: Config Page

    Config Page When the config button is selected on the left hand side menu, the SD Card, RD mode setting and Update Firmware sub menu will appear. The sub menu SD Card is used to set up the current configuration data saving to an SD memory card on the SWCNT board.

  • Page 208: Sd Card

    SD Card When the sub menu SD Card is selected, the login screen shown below will appear. Enter the username “supervisor” and the password “login” and click the OK button. User name: supervisor Password: login Figure 8-8: SD Card Login Screen After a successful login, the following screen will appear.
  • Page 209 1. In the SD Card Save Schedule (H) 0 - 72 area, specify the period of time in hours for automatic updating of the stored configuration data items on the SD card. Specifying the value "0" inhibits the periodical updating. 2.
  • Page 210 5. If you click the Delete button, the following dialog box will appear upon. Clicking the OK button deletes the selected data items from the SD card. 8.10 MD8000EX Multimedia Transport System MD8000EX Rev. J...

  • Page 211: Rd Mode Setting

    RD Mode Setting The sub menu RD mode setting is used to change the state of the “Active” SWCNT board to “Standby” and vise versa. When the sub menu RD mode setting is selected, the login screen shown below will appear. Enter the username “supervisor” and the password “login” and click the OK button.
  • Page 212 1. Click the Change button, and then the following dialog box will appear. 2. Click the OK button to proceed. After the memory contents of the Active SWCNT board is copied to the Standby SWCNT board, the Standby is switched to Active and the Active becomes Standby.

  • Page 213: Chapter 9 Log Messages

    C H A P T E R Log Messages The MD8000 CLI commands can be accessed from a telnet client terminal.  Chassis Log Messages — page 9.1  Network Log Messages — page 9.2  SWCNT Log Messages — page 9.3 Chassis Log Messages Service Log Monitor Log...

  • Page 214: Network Log Messages

    Network Log Messages Service Log MD8000EX Multimedia Transport System MD8000EX Rev. J...

  • Page 215: Swcnt Log Messages

    SWCNT Log Messages Service Log 1234567890123456789012345678901234567890123 SWCNT Mode -> ACT Slot=XX swcnt mode act SWCNT Mode -> STANDBY Slot=XX swcnt mode stby SWCNT Mode -> DOWN Slot=XX swcnt mode down Out-of-Service Set Slot=XX srv chg to ous In-Service Set Slot=XX srv chg to ins Maintenance Mode Set ON Slot=XX mainte mode chg to ON Maintenance Mode Set OFF...
  • Page 216 SWCNT Service Log continued 1234567890123456789012345678901234567890123 User Demand Initialized Slot=XX swcnt init by user demand Broken Initialized Slot=XX swcnt init bk is broken BackUp Data Clear Set Slot=XX slot backup data cleared FPGA Start Set Slot=XX write file to FPGA start FPGA Success Set Slot=XX write file to FPGA success FPGA Failure Write File Set...

  • Page 217: Monitor Log

    Monitor Log MD8000EX Rev. J Log Messages...
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  • Page 219: Appendix A Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors

    A P P E N D I X Cleaning Fiber Optic connectors This appendix provides the procedure to clean fiber optic cables and bulkhead adapters. LASER RADIATION WARNING — Laser power, regardless whether it is visible or invisible, can seriously damage the retina of the eye. Use an optical power meter to identify active fibers.
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  • Page 221: Index

    Index dual SWCNT boards 2.23 cleaning fiber optic cable connectors A.1 mode transition 2.26 CLI commands, list of 7.1 single SWCNT boards 2.25 compliance 1.5 introduction 2.1 standards 1.5 network management 2.9 configuration redundancy mode 2.10 command line interface (CLI) 7.1 Class B 2.13 firmware updates 6.1 Class C 2.12...
  • Page 222 alarm 4-6.21 specifications black burst 4-6.24 chassis 4-9.2 ethernet 4-6.22 power supply 4-9.3 sync clock 4-6.23 SWCNT-24 controller 4-9.4 connecting I/O cables summary 4-6.20 SWCNT-24 controller 4-3.1 front boards 4-6.10 bandwidth allocation 4-3.2 install chassis 4-6.4 overview 4-3.1 install power supplies 4-6.7 part numbers 4-3.10 installation notes 4-6.3 physical description 4-3.6...
  • Page 223 bandwidth allocation 4-3.3 switching between ACT and STB 2.35 Telnet, updating firmware 6.1 troubleshooting no power 5.1 no video output 5.2 web operation 8.1 activating the web browser 8.3 connecting PC 8.2 web screens config page 8.7 SD card 8.8 LED status 8.4 log page 8.6 MD8000EX...
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