Summary of Contents for NMS Communications Vision VS 5000
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction .................5 Vision VS 5000 Server overview ..............5 Rear panel ....................5 Accessing Vision documentation ..............6 Chapter 2: Ethernet and SS7 signaling interfaces ..........7 SS7 signaling link (trunk) connectors and LEDs ..........7 Ethernet connectors and LEDs............... -
Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction
For models: VSN-VS51004, VSN-VS51016, VSN-VS51032, VSN-VS51H04, VSN-VS52004, VSN-VS52016, VSN-VS52032, VSN-VS52H04 This document provides an overview of the Vision VS 5000 Server. Vision VS 5000 Server overview The Vision VS 5000 Server (Sun Netra 240) is shipped with the following components: • Rack mount kit •... -
Page 6: Accessing Vision Documentation
Introduction Installing the Vision VS 5000 Server Accessing Vision documentation The following table summarizes how to access the Vision documentation: Step Action In a web browser, enter the following URL: http://www.nmscommunications.com/docs Select Signaling Server from the list of products. Select Signaling Server VS 5000 Release 1. -
Page 7: Chapter 2: Ethernet And Ss7 Signaling Interfaces
Ethernet and SS7 signaling interfaces The signaling line card in the Vision VS 5000 Server has the following types of connectors and LEDs: • SS7 signaling link (trunk) connectors and LEDs • Ethernet connectors and LEDs PCI LOCK DOWN NET MGT... -
Page 8: Ethernet Connectors And Leds
Ethernet and SS7 signaling interfaces Installing the Vision VS 5000 Server Ethernet connectors and LEDs The two Ethernet connectors on the signaling line card have LEDs that indicate the status of each Ethernet interface. The LEDs are located in the RJ-45 connectors as shown in the previous illustration. -
Page 9: Chapter 3: Installation Overview
Avoid injury: Lifting the server chassis and attaching it to the rack is a two-person job. If needed, use an appropriate lifting device. A fully loaded Vision VS 5000 Server (not including the mounting brackets) weighs approximately 16.53 kg (36.40 lbs). -
Page 10: Connecting To A T1 Network
Installation overview Installing the Vision VS 5000 Server The following table summarizes the steps required for installing the Vision VS 5000 Server: Step Action Refer to the Netra 240 Server Quick Start Guide for information about installing the Vision VS 5000 Server. -
Page 11: Chapter 4: Cabling The Server
Cabling the server This topic describes how to connect the following interfaces: • Serial management (ALOM) port • Server's Ethernet interface • Two servers for redundancy • Signaling link (trunk) cables NMS Communications... -
Page 12: Connecting To The Serial Management (Alom) Port
Installing the Vision VS 5000 Server Connecting to the serial management (ALOM) port The Vision VS 5000 Server is configured for standalone SS7 operation with a default IP address. You must reconfigure the server IP address for your network by logging into the system using a laptop or workstation with terminal emulation software connected to the serial management (ALOM) port. - Page 13 The following table describes the steps for connecting to the serial management (ALOM) port: Step Action Connect the laptop or workstation to the ALOM port on the Vision VS 5000 Server by: • Connecting the laptop serial port (DB-9 connector) to the DB-9 to RJ-45 end of the serial adapter cable.
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Page 14: Connecting The Server's Ethernet Interface
Cabling the server Installing the Vision VS 5000 Server Connecting the server's Ethernet interface The VS 5000 Server has four Ethernet interfaces as shown in the following illustration. The Ethernet interface labeled 0 is used for Ethernet communications with the site network. Connect Ethernet 0 to the IP network. The Ethernet 0 connectors on the two VS 5000 Servers must be connected to the IP network to communicate with each other. -
Page 15: Connecting Vs 5000 Servers For Redundancy
1 0 0 B a s e - T E t h e r n e t c o n n e c t i o n s The Ethernet connectors in the signaling line card of the two Vision VS 5000 Servers are connected through a private Ethernet link. - Page 16 Installing the Vision VS 5000 Server The following table provides the pin assignments for this crossover cable: Side A Side B The following illustration shows how to set up two Vision VS 5000 Servers as a redundant pair: SS7 links on DS1 trunks...
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Page 17: Connecting Signaling Link (Trunk) Cables
Installing the Vision VS 5000 Server Cabling the server Connecting signaling link (trunk) cables The following illustration shows pinouts of the T1/E1 8-pin modular jacks on the Vision VS 5000 Server: P i n 1 : ( P o r t 1 ) R - R e c e i v e f r o m n e t w o r k... -
Page 19: Chapter 5: Compliance Information
Modifications not expressly approved by NMS may void the FCC granted authority to operate the equipment. NMS Communications... -
Page 20: Fcc Part 68 Statement
Compliance information Installing the Vision VS 5000 Server FCC Part 68 statement This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:EMCXDNANXXXXXXXX. -
Page 21: Canadian Ices-003 Statement
Repairs to certified equipment must be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility (NMS Communications, 100 Crossing Blvd., Framingham, MA 01702, Tel. 508-271-1333). Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment. -
Page 22: Compliance And Regulatory Certification
Installing the Vision VS 5000 Server Compliance and regulatory certification NMS Communications obtains device-level approvals certificates for supported countries. In addition to the approval obtained by NMS for the equipment and its associated software, some countries require a system-level approval before connecting the system to the public network.