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Synchronous Data Transport
Installation & Operation Manual
076R174-000
Issue 4
May 2012
General DataComm
The Best Connections in the Business

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  • Page 1 6SHFWUD&RPP#6'7# Synchronous Data Transport Installation & Operation Manual 076R174-000 Issue 4 May 2012 General DataComm The Best Connections in the Business...
  • Page 2 General DataComm, Inc. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. General DataComm assumes no responsibility for any damages arising from the use of this document, including but not limited to, lost revenue, lost data, claims by third parties, or other damages.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Smart CLI Quick Reference .....................3-1 Initializing the SC-SDT for Configuration ................3-2 Accessing the Command Line Interface................3-3 Setting Up User Accounts ....................3-3 Configuring SC-SDT for Typical Applications ..............3-4 Basic Configuration......................3-4 Ports Configuration ......................3-7 076R174-000 SpectraComm SDT Issue 4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 4 Communication......................5-11 SNMP Traps ........................5-12 Appendix A:Application Guidelines General Application Information..................A-1 Command Access Modes....................A-1 Using Smart CLI........................A-5 Batch Up/Download Overview .................... A-8 Troubleshooting Communications Problems ............... A-9 SpectraComm SDT 076R174-000 Installation and Operation Manual Issue 4...
  • Page 5: Preface

    IP networks. As General DataComm improves the reliability, function, and design of their products, it is possible that the information in this document may not be current. Contact General DataComm, your sales representative or point your browser to http:\\www.gdc.com for the latest information on...
  • Page 6: Safety Information

    If a wrist strap is not available, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the equipment. Never use a conductive tool, like a screwdriver or a paper clip, to set switches. SpectraComm SDT 076R174-000 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 7: Compliance

    Cet appareil numerique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. NEBS Compliance (Pending) Designed to be compliant to the following NEBS standards: GR63 - Physical Protection GR78 - ESD GR1089 - EMC and Safety 076R174-000 SpectraComm SDT Issue 4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 8: Support Services And Training

    Support Services and Training Support Services and Training General DataComm offers two comprehensive customer support organizations dedicated to pre-and post-sale support services and training for GDC products. Corporate Client Services and Factory- Direct Support & Repair assist customers throughout the world in the installation, management, maintenance and repair of GDC equipment.
  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Introduction & Specifications

    SC SDT SC SDT SC SDT SC SDT SC SDT SC SDT ETHERNET SWITCH SC-IP V.F 28.8 V.F 28.8 Power Compatible SC Devices SpectraComm SDT Supplies Devices SC 2000 Shelf (2 Slots) SpectraComm SDT Power Devices Supplies SC Standalone Enclosure...
  • Page 10: Features & Benefits

    A future release of the SC-SDT will offer the following additional capabilities: • contact outputs between network locations. • sync loopback diagnostics • alarm trap for EIA control leads of sync ports • Etherswitched backplane support SpectraComm SDT 076R174-000 Installation and Operation Manual Issue 4...
  • Page 11: Sc-Sdt Interfaces/Connectivity

    During extreme traffic conditions, the SC-SDT will handle an aggregate rate of 3 Mbps, full duplex. This translates to 1Mbps per port if using all three ports under worst-case conditions. Note Extreme traffic conditions are defined as continuous sync data (i.e. non-bursty) with application flow-control required. 076R174-000 SpectraComm SDT Issue 4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 12: Sc-Sdt Security

    Note TEAM support requires an SCM card at version 5.80 or greater and co-located in the shelf with the SC-SDT. For more information, refer to the GDC TEAM Core documentation and Release Notes. SpectraComm SDT 076R174-000 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 13: Sc-Sdt Front Panel Interface

    TM (Test Mode) Steady RED when unit is performing loopback or diagnostics. (Future use) ALM (Alarm) Steady RED when unit is in a major alarm condition. (Future use) PORT 3 SC SDT 076R174-000 SpectraComm SDT Issue 4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 14: Sc-Sdt Applications Overview

    SCIP Ports 1 - 8 Centralized SC-SDT Management DTE/ DTE/ DTE/ DTE/ DTE/ DTE/ NOTE: SC-SDT devices installed in a 2-slot SC 2000 shelf. Figure 1-2 SpectraComm SDT End-to-End Applications SpectraComm SDT 076R174-000 Installation and Operation Manual Issue 4...
  • Page 15: A Transport Applications

    Sync equipment at all SC-SDT sites can exchange data across the IP network. Port 2 Sync DTE/DCE Port 1 Sync DTE/DCE Figure 1-3 Synchronous Data Transport in a Typical IP Network 076R174-000 SpectraComm SDT Issue 4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 16: A Contact Sense Applications

    SC-SDT Applications Overview A Contact Sense Applications The SpectraComm SDT rear panel DB-25 connector can perform contact sensing and can be configured for alarm notification whenever a change in contact relays occur at customer sites. SC-SDT detects when a contact changes from its normal state and declares an “active” alarm.
  • Page 17: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Technical Specifications The following tables describes the physical, operational, and environmental specifications for the SpectraComm SDT. Conforming to these specifications ensures maximum system performance and reduces the chances of mechanical breakdown and personnel hazard. Table 1-2 Technical Specifications...
  • Page 18 Introduction & Specifications Technical Specifications 1-10 SpectraComm SDT 076R174-000 Installation and Operation Manual Issue 4...
  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Installation & Connections

    When SC-SDT devices are to be installed in the SC 2000 shelf, do not wall-mount the shelf vertically as no strain relief is available to the front panel connector assemblies in this position. SpectraComm SDT Installation Guidelines • In high density applications the SC-SDT device can be installed in a single slot of the 16-slot SpectraComm/UAS shelf.
  • Page 20: Unpacking Instructions

    If necessary to re-package and return the unit, use the original box and packing material. Note For cable part numbers, the -XXX designation refers to cable length, in feet.t Table 2-1 SpectraComm SDT Equipment List Description Connectivity Part Number...
  • Page 21 MS-2 Mod. 12, includes one 16-slot, 50-pin/universal Zone 1 connector 010M076-001 panel, -48, -60 VDC (Redundant Power) Note Straight-thru extenders are required on the sync interface cables when the distance exceeds the 10 ft standard. 076R174-000 SpectraComm SDT Issue 4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 22: Installing The Sc-Sdt

    3. The SC-SDT is now ready for cable connections and configuration to suit your network requirements. 4. Make all electrical connections only through the back panel and front panel connectors provided. SpectraComm SDT 076R174-000 Installation and Operation Manual Issue 4...
  • Page 23 BUSINESS EQUIP. (TYPICAL) CRAFT CONTACT MASS TERMINATION CONNECTIONS SENSE (8 INPUTS) UNIVERSAL BACKPLANE SC 5000 SHELF USED ZONE 1 MASS TERM ETHERNET (LAN) PORT Figure 2-1 Shelf and Enclosure Rear Panel Connections 076R174-000 SpectraComm SDT Issue 4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 24: Interface Port Descriptions

    Receive Data RX - To SC-SDT Receive Data TX + From SC-SDT Transmit Data 75 Ohm Term 75 Ohm Term TX - From SC-SDT Transmit Data 75 Ohm Term 75 Ohm Term SpectraComm SDT 076R174-000 Installation and Operation Manual Issue 4...
  • Page 25 Contact relay output, Normally Closed Out 2 Common From SC-SDT Relay contact common Out 2 NO From SC-SDT Contact relay output, Normally Open Out 2 NC From SC-SDT Contact relay output, Normally Closed 076R174-000 SpectraComm SDT Issue 4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 26: Sync Ports

    Arrows in the tables indicate signal direction: --> means DTE to DCE <-- means DCE to DTE Note To achieve DCE connectivity with the EIA530 or EIA530A interface, a crossover cable is required. SpectraComm SDT Connectors PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT 3 EIA/TIA-232 EIA/TIA-449 X.21...
  • Page 27 <-- DSR/DTR+ Pair <-- LL/LL+ Twisted --> Pair Shell Drain Wire Shield Pin A to Shell Shield_GND Note The 26-pin connector pins 19, 22, 23, 24 and 26 are connected together. 076R174-000 SpectraComm SDT Issue 4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 28 <-- DSR/DTR+ Pair <-- LL/LL+ Twisted --> Pair Shell Drain Wire Shield Pin A to Shell Shield_GND Note The 26-pin connector pins 19, 22, 23 and 26 are connected together. 2-10 SpectraComm SDT 076R174-000 Installation and Operation Manual Issue 4...
  • Page 29 <-- DTR/DSR- Pair <-- LL/LL+ Twisted --> GND+ Pair Shell Drain Wire Shield Pin 1 to Shell Shield_GND Note The 26-pin connector pins 22, 24 and 26 are connected together. 076R174-000 SpectraComm SDT 2-11 Issue 4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 30 Twisted <-- DTR/DSR- Pair <-- LL/LL+ Twisted --> GND+ Pair Shell Drain Wire Shield Pin 1 to Shell Shield_GND Note The 26-pin connector pins 22 and 26 are connected together. 2-12 SpectraComm SDT 076R174-000 Installation and Operation Manual Issue 4...
  • Page 31 Twisted --> LTST GND+ Pair Shell Drain Wire Shield Pin 1 to Shell Shield_GND Note The 26-pin connector pins 14, 15, 16, 19, 23, 24 and 26 are connected together. 076R174-000 SpectraComm SDT 2-13 Issue 4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 32 LL/LL+ Twisted <-- LTST GND+ Pair Shell Drain Wire Shield Pin 1 to Shell Shield_GND Note The 26-pin connector pins 14, 15, 16, 19, 23 and 26 are connected together. 2-14 SpectraComm SDT 076R174-000 Installation and Operation Manual Issue 4...
  • Page 33 DSR/DTR- Pair CC(B); DSR- <-- LL/LL+ Twisted --> Pair Shell Drain Wire Shield Pin 1 to Shell Shield_GND Note The 26-pin connector pins 21,23, 24 and 26 are connected together. 076R174-000 SpectraComm SDT 2-15 Issue 4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 34 LL/LL+ Twisted --> Pair AB; GND Shell Drain Wire Shield Pin 1 to Shell Shield_GND Note The 26-pin connector pins 20, 21, 22, 24, 25 and 26 are connected together. 2-16 SpectraComm SDT 076R174-000 Installation and Operation Manual Issue 4...
  • Page 35 <-- INDICATION- CTS/RTS+ Pair INDICATION+ <-- GND+ CCT GND Shell Drain Wire Shield Pin 1 to Shell Shield_GND Note The 26-pin connector pins 21, 24 and 26 are connected together. 076R174-000 SpectraComm SDT 2-17 Issue 4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 36 DSR/DTR+ Twisted <-- CONTROL- CTS/RTS+ Pair CONTROL+ <-- CCT GND Shell Drain Wire Shield Pin 1 to Shell Shield_GND Note The 26-pin connector pins 21 and 26 are connected together. 2-18 SpectraComm SDT 076R174-000 Installation and Operation Manual Issue 4...
  • Page 37: Chapter 3: Sc-Sdt Configuration

    Commands entered in the proper syntax and with all required parameters/arguments will take effect immediately. If required parameters or arguments are missing from the command string, you will be prompted for them individually. • Abbreviated commands are accepted at the command prompt. 076R174-000 SpectraComm SDT Issue 4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 38: Initializing The Sc-Sdt For Configuration

    *************************************************************************** W E L C O M E S P E C T R A C O M M Copyright General DataComm 2004 Running version is V1.0.0 Use "?" at any time on the command line to get help. *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** SC-SDT>...
  • Page 39: Accessing The Command Line Interface

    3. Modify default admin and supervisor accounts by typing: [new admin password] configure accounts add admin [new suprv password] configure accounts add supervisor 4. Add a user account and password by typing: [name] [password] configure accounts add 076R174-000 SpectraComm SDT Issue 4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 40: Configuring Sc-Sdt For Typical Applications

    5. Configure the Inactivity Timer to disconnect a management session after the desired interval (in seconds) has elapsed. Range is 0 - 10,000 sec, where 0 disables the timer. [900] configure inactivity SpectraComm SDT 076R174-000 Installation and Operation Manual Issue 4...
  • Page 41 • For help in setting up the Login banner, type: configure banner ? • To show current banner, if any, type: show banner Figure 3-1 Login Banner Help and Example Banner 076R174-000 SpectraComm SDT Issue 4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 42 9. To clear the banner, type the following: configure banner new [esc char] [esc char or Ctrl-C>] Note For information about the Authentication banner, see Chapter 5, Additional Features . SpectraComm SDT 076R174-000 Installation and Operation Manual Issue 4...
  • Page 43: Ports Configuration

    [#] or all [clock rate 56 or 64] [clock multiplier configure ports clk-speed port 1...32] For example, to set clock speed on all ports to 56K X 1, type: configure ports clk-speed all 56 1. 076R174-000 SpectraComm SDT Issue 4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 44 Use the ping utility to check connectivity Note If the following message appears, tport configuration not complete , this indicates that the IP address is not configured or is not correct. SpectraComm SDT 076R174-000 Installation and Operation Manual Issue 4...
  • Page 45 Use the ping utility to check connectivity 7. Enable each reconfigured port by typing: [n] or configure ports enable port Note To configure additional features available in the SC-SDT, refer to Chapter 5, Additional Features for details. 076R174-000 SpectraComm SDT Issue 4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 46 SC-SDT Configuration Configuring SC-SDT for Typical Applications 3-10 SpectraComm SDT 076R174-000 Installation and Operation Manual Issue 4...
  • Page 47: Chapter 4: The Web Interface

    SC-SDT web interface via the Ethernet LAN connection. 4. SC-SDT permits up to eight authorized users and supervisors in simultaneous web management sessions. If eight sessions are in progress, any additional users will be denied access. 076R174-000 SpectraComm SDT Issue 4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 48: Starting A Web Session

    This release of the SC-SDT provides the web-based Command Line Interface. To start a web management session, type the IP address of a SC-SDT unit or type the host name at any browser. The following login authorization screen appears: SpectraComm SDT Username: Password:...
  • Page 49: Command Line Web Screen

    Configuration commands that are restricted to ADMIN mode will not be displayed. You must logout of the web interface and make a Telnet or terminal connection in ADMIN mode to access/execute those commands. 076R174-000 SpectraComm SDT Issue 4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 50 The Web Interface Introduction to Web Management SpectraComm SDT 076R174-000 Installation and Operation Manual Issue 4...
  • Page 51: Chapter 5: Additional Features

    • To configure SC-SDT for TP, type: configure time protocol tp 3. Enable the desired protocol by typing: configure enable time Note To verify the configuration, type show time . 076R174-000 SpectraComm SDT Issue 4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 52: Tacacs+ Authentication Protocol

    Detailed information and configuration procedures are provided in the paragraphs below. • For help in setting TACACS+ parameters, type: configure tacacs+ ? • To show the status of TACACS+, type: show tacacs+ Figure 5-1 Help and Status Displays for TACACS+ SpectraComm SDT 076R174-000 Installation and Operation Manual Issue 4...
  • Page 53 5. If TACACS+ authentication for Supervisor/Admin privilege is desired, use the default accounts on your TACACS+ client (SC-SDT): (for admin privilege) $gdc_sdt_admin$ (for supervisor privilege) $gdc_sdt_supervisor$ For user-defined accounts, including supervisor/admin privilege accounts, use double-quoted string syntax: “name” 076R174-000 SpectraComm SDT Issue 4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 54 TACACS+ server. 4. Test the TACACS+ supervisor/admin password by typing: configure tacacs+ testing sup-admin 5. Respond to the prompt with your TACACS+ enable password. SpectraComm SDT 076R174-000 Installation and Operation Manual Issue 4...
  • Page 55 When using TACACS+ authentication, the prompts for username/password will be capitalized: Username, Password. When using local authentication, the prompts for username/password will not be capitalized: username, password. • commands work for both local authentication and configure tacacs+ testing TACACS+ authentication. 076R174-000 SpectraComm SDT Issue 4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 56: Contact Sense

    For help in setting Contact Sense parameters, type: configure contact ? • To show the status of Contact Sense, type: show contact Figure 5-2 Help and Status Displays for Contact Sense SpectraComm SDT 076R174-000 Installation and Operation Manual Issue 4...
  • Page 57 To manually clear an active alarm condition, type: configure contact clear If after clearing, the alarm condition still exists, a new alarm condition is generated resulting in a new SNMP Trap. 076R174-000 SpectraComm SDT Issue 4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 58: Monitoring Features

    • To show the last 100 logged alarms, type: show log alarm • To clear the log, type: clear log alarm Figure 5-4 Example: Alarm Log SpectraComm SDT 076R174-000 Installation and Operation Manual Issue 4...
  • Page 59: Management Status & Statistics

    Additional Features Monitoring Features Management Status & Statistics • To show management status and statistics, type the following command: show mgt Figure 5-5 Typical Display of Management Status/Statistics 076R174-000 SpectraComm SDT Issue 4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 60: Port Status And Statistics

    To show port status, type the following command: show ports tport • To show port statistics, type the following command: show ports statistics port Figure 5-6 Typical Display of Port Status & Statistics 5-10 SpectraComm SDT 076R174-000 Installation and Operation Manual Issue 4...
  • Page 61: Clear Functions

    Both CLI users may type text messages simultaneously. The session ends when a user closes the message window by typing CTRL-C. Note Only CLI users can employ the chat call chat hello commands, not port users. 076R174-000 SpectraComm SDT 5-11 Issue 4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 62: Snmp Traps

    4. Configure the community name and define access privileges by typing: [community name] [access privilege] configure snmp community add enable Note Access privileges are defined as read-only ( ) or read-write ( 5-12 SpectraComm SDT 076R174-000 Installation and Operation Manual Issue 4...
  • Page 63: Appendix A:application Guidelines

    Console authorization may be turned on in Admin mode by the configure accounts console enable command string. For Telnet connections, username/password login will always be required. 076R174-000 SpectraComm SDT Issue 4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 64 Port clock speed Sets clock speed and multiplier Clock speed: 56 or Multiplier: through 32 Port description Describes the use of the port A quoted string; 72 chars max (no default) SpectraComm SDT 076R174-000 Installation and Operation Manual Issue 4...
  • Page 65: General Application Information

    A quoted string; 72 chars max password $gdc_sdt_admin$ TACACS+ supv Defines a TACACS+ supervisor A quoted string; 72 chars max password $gdc_sdt_supervisor$ TACACS+ en-pass Controls admin/superv login using Disable Enable or TACACS+ passwords 076R174-000 SpectraComm SDT Issue 4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 66 Selects the time protocol SNTP1, SNTP2, SNTP3 , SNTP4 or TP Time server Defines the time server IP Time server IP address (a.b.c.d) address. Per-server NTP version 1-4 (optional) (Default is no server specified) SpectraComm SDT 076R174-000 Installation and Operation Manual Issue 4...
  • Page 67: Using Smart Cli

    Commands may be abbreviated. Command text expands when space is entered. Use "?" at any time on the command line to get help. Use CTRL-C to abort command line. Use Up/Down arrow keys to recall previous command lines. 076R174-000 SpectraComm SDT Issue 4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 68 Parameters separated by spaces may be entered after the last subcommand on the command line. If you do not enter all required arguments on the command line, you will be prompted for the missing ones after pressing Enter or the carriage return. SpectraComm SDT 076R174-000 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 69 Arguments composed of strings such as configure ports enable port[#] may be abbreviated to minimum uniqueness. In the command string, the con po en p1 characters are sufficient to enable port 1. 076R174-000 SpectraComm SDT Issue 4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 70: Batch Up/Download Overview

    Enter SUPERVISOR mode or ADMIN mode and activate the file transfer. 5. When the SDT# prompt returns to the screen, type batch show to view the downloaded commands. If desired, type batch run to execute the file. SpectraComm SDT 076R174-000 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 71: Troubleshooting Communications Problems

    1. At your browser, ensure that cookies are enabled. 2. Ensure that your user name and password have been entered correctly. 3. Check that SC-SDT has been configured with HTTP enabled. 076R174-000 SpectraComm SDT Issue 4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 72 Application Guidelines Troubleshooting Communications Problems A-10 SpectraComm SDT 076R174-000 Installation and Operation Manual Issue 4...
  • Page 74 The Best Connections in the Business...

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