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  • Page 1 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 2 FCC Notification The AK355 System complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AktinoView Management Software ..................85 DS3 Mode ..........................85 Introduction ......................86 Installation ......................86 System Management ....................86 3.3.1 Logging in to an AK355 System ................86 3.3.2 Switching from Ethernet Mode to DS3 Mode (for Systems supporting DS3) ...87 3.3.3 AktinoView Main Window ..................88 3.3.4 System ......................91...
  • Page 4 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide Chapter 5 .......................... 153 Maintenance ........................153 AK355 Fans and Filters ..................154 Chapter 6 .......................... 155 Safety and Warnings ......................155 Chapter 7 .......................... 159 Warranty and Customer Service ..................159 Chapter 8 .......................... 161 Posi tron Products ......................

  • Page 5: Chapter 1

    AK355 System Installation and User's Guide Chapter 1 ______________________________________ AK355 System Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    - an esse ntial tool for ensuring precious bandwidth is used as efficiently as possible. The AK355 Systems consist of 1RU high Central Office and Remote units for 19” and 23” racks or for wall mounting. It is environmentally hardened and the Remote units can be either line or locally powered.

  • Page 7: Installation

    Installation Mounting the AK355 The AK355 units can be mounted in either 19 inch or 23 inch racks. The 19 and 23 inch flanges and mounting screws are included in the installation kit. Mounting holes are provided for flush or mid mount. Note that the mid mount flange can be mounted forward or backward for either 5 or 6 inch recess.
  • Page 8 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide Figure 2 Wall Mounting NOTE: The fan filter should be replaced every six months. Ordering information can be found at the end of this document. Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...

  • Page 9: Ak355 Connections

    AK355 System Installation and User's Guide AK355 Connections 1.3.1 Front View Figure 3 shows the AK355 front panel. The AK355C and AK355R units have identical front panel indicators and functions. 1.3.1.1 Management Connections The RJ-45 port (located on the front panel) can be used for local or remote management access.
  • Page 10 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide AK355 Front Panel Indicators Condition Function Solid Green Normal Flashing Green DS3 Loopback Active (DS3 Only) Status Solid Yellow Minor Alarm Active Solid Red Critical or Major Alarm Unit Fuse OK Fuse Unit Fuse Has Blown...

  • Page 11: Rear View

    AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 1.3.2 Rear View The rear views of the AK355 systems are similar less the DS3 connections on the AK355E model. 1.3.2.1 Frame Ground Connections The Ground Lug located on the right hand side of the back panel (see Figure 4) can accommodate up to 6 AWG wire.
  • Page 12 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 1.3.2.2 Power Connections A 7.5A to 10A UL listed fuse/circuit breaker must be installed ahead of this unit. Two redundant power buses are provided (A and B). The two power inputs are identical and can be used for redundant power configurations.
  • Page 13 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 1.3.2.3 Multi-Pair Span Connection The MSPAN connector is used to connect the AK355 to the outside plant pairs. The Table shown below specifies the 50-pin AMP connector pin assignments. Connector Pin Assignments RING Pair 1...
  • Page 14 1.3.2.6 DS3 Connection Attach the transmit and receive DS3 coax cables to the In and Out BNC connectors on the back panel (see Figure 14). Note: See Chapter 8 for AK355 Systems that support DS3. Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2

    AK355 System Installation and User's Guide Chapter 2 ______________________________________ AktinoView Management Software Ethernet Mode Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...

  • Page 16: Introduction

    AktinoView is a Microsoft Windows software package used to manage one or more systems. In AktinoView, the AK355 unit located at the Central Office is referred to as the CO and the AK355 unit located at the Remote Office is referred to as the RT.

  • Page 17: Switching From Ds3 Mode To Ethernet Mode (For Systems Supporting Ds3)

    AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.2 Switching from DS3 Mode to Ethernet Mode (for Systems supporting DS3) 1 Go to the Tools tab. 2 Right click on the RT Unit. Note: Always start this process by switching the RT unit first.

  • Page 18: Aktinoview Main Window

    AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.3 AktinoView Main Window Once you are logged into the system you will see three menu options: File Menu The File Menu provides two options: Connect to: Allows you to connect to and manage several Aktino systems simultaneously.
  • Page 19 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide Under the Menus and Quick-Launch buttons, AktinoView displays a tab for all the systems currently being managed. Each tab will display the System Name and IP address of the selected system. When AktinoView connects to a given system, it will display several additional tabs appropriate for the selected system.
  • Page 20 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide Alarm Details AktinoView displays detailed alarm information for each system. It displays counters for the active Critical, Major, and Minor alarms, as well as detailed alarm information for each of the alarms present. The columns can be sorted and resized as desired.

  • Page 21: System

    AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.4 System The System tab provides a front panel representation of the system. Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...

  • Page 22: Inventory

    AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.5 Inventory The Inventory tab provides details for the CO and RT Units comprising the system. Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...
  • Page 23 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide It displays a Description for each of the devices, as well as their Serial Number, CLEI Code, Hardware and Software Revision Levels. It also displays any applied feature options. See the following table for Parameters and Values:...

  • Page 24: Provisioning

    AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.6 Provisioning Clicking the Provisioning tab displays all the provisioning sub-sections supported by the system. 2.3.6.1 Equipment Selecting the Equipment tab under Provisioning allows equipment provisioning of the system. Clicking on either a CO or RT unit brings up the Equipment dialog box for that specific unit.
  • Page 25 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...
  • Page 26 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...
  • Page 27 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide See the following tables for Parameters and Values: AK355C Equipment Parameters Values System ID User configurable string of up to 20 characters Contact User configurable string of up to 64 characters Location User configurable string of up to 64 characters...
  • Page 28 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.6.2 Ethernet Selecting the Ethernet tab under Provisioning allows Ethernet provisioning of the system. Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...
  • Page 29 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide Double-click on an Ethernet Port to bring up an Ethernet provisioning dialog box. Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...
  • Page 30 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide See the following table for the Parameters and Values: Ethernet Parameters Values Circuit ID User configurable string of up to 48 characters Speed Sets the Ethernet Speed for the selected port Duplex Sets the Ethernet Duplex for the selected port...
  • Page 31 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.6.3 SNMP Selecting the SNMP tab allows setting SNMP receiver parameters. Double-clicking on the Index brings up the SNMP Trap Receivers dialog box enabling SNMP provisioning. Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...
  • Page 32 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...
  • Page 33 User configurable string of up to 64 characters Location User configurable string of up to 64 characters Read Community String The SNMP Read Community String for the AK355 System SNMP Trap Host Parameters Values IP Address IP Address of the SNMP Trap Receiver...
  • Page 34 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.6.4 MSPAN Selecting the MSPAN tab under Provisioning allows MSPAN provisioning of the system. Note: Configuring Line Powering on an AK355RP is done by connecting to the AktinoView session to the AK355RP instead of connecting to the AK355CPS.
  • Page 35 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide Double-clicki ng on the Slot number entry in either the General Parameters area or the Advanced Parameters area provides the MSPAN Parameters dialog box for both General and Advanced Parameters. Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...
  • Page 36 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide See the following table for Parameters and Values: MSPAN General Parameters Values Sets the MSPAN State: State Up - MSPAN is in service Down - MSPAN is out of service Circuit ID User configurable string of up to 48 characters...
  • Page 37 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide See the following table for Advanced Parameters and Values: MSPAN Advanced Parameters Values Calculated Reed-Solomon Overhead percentage Upstream: Reed-Solomon Upstream RS% = 2 * INP / Latency Calculated Reed-Solomon Overhead percentage Downstream: Reed-Solomon Downstream...
  • Page 38 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.6.5 Pair Selecting the Pair tab under the Provisioning tab allows Pair provisioning of the system. Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...
  • Page 39 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide Double-clicki ng on the Pair brings up the following Pair provisioning dialog box: See the following table for Pair Provisioning Parameters and Values: Pair Parameters Values Circuit ID User configurable string of up to 48 characters...
  • Page 40 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.6.6 Ethernet Services 2.3.6.6.1Type of Service Selecting the Ethernet Type of Services tab allows type of service provisioning of the system. Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...
  • Page 41 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide Double-clicki ng on a slot brings up the following Ethernet Service provisioning dialog box: Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...
  • Page 42 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide See the following table for Ethernet Type of Service Parameters and Values: Type of S ervice Parameters Values Transparent Switch - The CO and RT units behave as a 6-port switch (three ports on each end). Frames may go from any port to any other port. Frames are transported transparently.
  • Page 43 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.6.6.2 Quality of Service Selecting the Quality of Service tab unit allows Global Quality of Service provisioning of the system. Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...
  • Page 44 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide Double-clicking on any area in the VLAN Priority or IP Differential Service Priority brings up the following Ethernet Quality of Service provisioning dialog box: Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...
  • Page 45 Allows for the mapping of priority levels for each of the AK355 VLAN Priority System's eight priority queues IP Differential Service Allows for the mapping of IP DiffServ ranges for each of the AK355 Priority System's eight system priority queues Allows for each of the AK355 System's eight priority queues to...
  • Page 46 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.6.6.3 VLAN Selecting the VLAN tab allows the VLAN provisioning of the system. Note that this menu is available when the System is provisioned for Tunneled VLAN service. Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...
  • Page 47 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide Right-clicking on the Create VLAN button brings up the Create VLAN dialog box. See the following table for the VLAN Parameters and Values: VLAN Parameters Values VLAN ID Enter a VLAN ID from 1 to 4092.
  • Page 48 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.6.6.4 VLAN Administration Selecting the VLAN Administration tab allows you to provision a management VLAN. The VLAN can be transparently passed through to RT ports to allow other equipment to use the same management VLAN.
  • Page 49 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide Click VLAN Admin to bring up the following dialog box: See the following table for the VLAN Administration Parameters and Values: VLAN Administration Parameters Values Enter a VLAN ID from 1 to 4092, a value of 0 disables the...
  • Page 50 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.6.7 Craft Access Selecting the Craft Access tab under Provisioning allows management administration. Click on Create to display the following Craft Access dialog box: Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...
  • Page 51 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...
  • Page 52 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.6.8 IP Route The IP Route tab allows you to provision static routes for the CO unit. Click the Create button to display the following dialog: Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...
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  • Page 54 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide See the following table for the IP Route Parameters and Values: IP Route Parameters Values Network Destination Destination Network Address Network Mask Network Mask Gateway Address Default Gateway Address Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...

  • Page 55: Alarms

    AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.7 Alarms 2.3.7.1 CO > Alarm Log The CO Alarm Log tab displays a list of all the alarms observed on the AK355C including time-stamp information as to when the alarm was triggered or cleared.
  • Page 56 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.7.2 CO > Alarm History The CO Alarm History tab displays the alarms that have been observed by the CO unit and how many times each of the alarms has been observed, as well as the first and last times the alarm has been observed.
  • Page 57 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.7.3 RT > Alarm Log The RT Alarm Log tab displays a list of all the alarms observed on the RT unit including time-stamp information as to when the alarm was triggered or cleared.
  • Page 58 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.7.4 RT > Alarm History The RT Alarm History tab displays the alarms that have been observed by the RT unit and how many times each of the alarms has been observed, as well as the first and last times the alarm has been observed.

  • Page 59: Performance Monitoring (Pm)

    AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.8 Performance Monitoring (PM) The PM tab allows you to display detailed Performance related information for the system's Ethernet Ports, MSPAN interfaces, and individual MSPAN Pairs. This PM data is provided for both the CO and RT sides of the system 2.3.8.1...
  • Page 60 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.8.2 CO > Ethernet > Detail The Detail tab displays detailed Ethernet counters for the Ethernet Ports. The page can be provisioned to refresh automatically, and time-stamp information is displayed for each of the entries.
  • Page 61 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.8.3 CO > Ethernet > MAC Addresses The MAC Addresses tab displays the Ethernet MAC Addresses learned by the selected port. The page can be provisioned to refresh automatically, and time- stamp information is displayed for each of the entries.
  • Page 62 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.8.4 CO > MSPAN The MSPAN tab displays the upstream PM information for the MSPAN. This PM data is separated into three sections: 1 The heading section provides summary information for the MSPAN including upstream MSPAN Capacity, Rate, and SNR Margin values.
  • Page 63 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.8.5 CO > Pair > Summary The Summary tab displays the upstream Pair Summary information for all the Pairs supported by the MSPAN. The page can be provisioned to refresh automatically, and time-stamp information is displayed for each of the entries.
  • Page 64 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.8.6 CO > Pair > Current 15 Minutes The 15 Minutes tab displays the upstream Pair PM information for all the Pairs supported by the MSPAN for the last 15-minute interval. The page can be provisioned to refresh automatically, and time-stamp is displayed for each of the entries.
  • Page 65 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.8.7 CO > Pair > Current 24 Hours The Current 24 Hours tab displays the upstream Pair PM information for all the Pairs supported by the MSPAN for the current day. The page can be provisioned to refresh automatically, and time-stamp information is displayed for each of the entries.
  • Page 66 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.8.8 CO > Pair > History The History tab displays the upstream PM information for the Pairs supported by the MSPAN. This PM data is separated into three sections and the PM can be displayed for each of the Pairs of the MSPAN.
  • Page 67 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.8.9 RT > Ethernet > Summary The Summary tab displays Ethernet Link information and counters for the Ethernet Ports. The page can be provisioned to refresh automatically, and time- stamp information is displayed for each of the entries.
  • Page 68 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.8.10 RT > Ethernet > Detail The Detail tab displays detailed Ethernet counters for the Ethernet Ports. The page can be provisioned to refresh automatically, and time-stamp information is displayed for each of the entries.
  • Page 69 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.8.11 RT > Ethernet > Circuit The Circuit tab shows performance monitoring traffic from the RT Port to the CO Port. Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...
  • Page 70 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.8.12 RT > Ethernet > MAC Addresses The MAC Addresses tab displays the Ethernet MAC Addresses learned by the selected port. The page can be provisioned to refresh automatically, and time- stamp information is displayed for each of the entries.
  • Page 71 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.8.13 RT > MSPAN The MSPAN tab displays the downstream PM information for the MSPAN. This PM data is separated into three sections: 1 The heading section provides summary information for the MSPAN including upstream MSPAN Capacity, Rate, and SNR Margin values.
  • Page 72 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.8.14 RT > Pair > Summary The RT side, Pair Summary tab displays the downstream Pair Summary information for all the Pairs supported by the MSPAN. The page can be provisioned to refresh automatically, and time-stamp information is displayed for each of the entries.
  • Page 73 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.8.15 RT > Pair >Current 15 Minutes The Current 15 Minutes tab displays the downstream Pair PM information for all the Pairs supported by the MSPAN for the last 15-minute interval. The page can be provisioned to refresh automatically, and time-stamp is displayed for each of the entries.
  • Page 74 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.8.16 RT > Pair > Current 24 Hours The Current 24 Hours tab displays the downstream Pair PM information for all the Pairs supported by the MSPAN for the current day. The page can be provisioned to refresh automatically, and time-stamp information is displayed for each of the entries.
  • Page 75 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.8.17 RT > Pair > History The History tab displays the downstream PM information for the Pairs supported by the MSPAN. This PM data is separated into three sections and the PM can be displayed for each of the Pairs of the MSPAN.

  • Page 76: Tools

    AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.9 Tools The Tools tab displays two firmware partitions--the Active and Standby Firmware partition for each component of the system. The Active partition contains the firmware version currently running. The Standby partition is used for firmware upgrades and provides a means of having a backup firmware version on the system.
  • Page 77 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide Reboots the CO unit, and when the unit reboots, the unit selects the firmware version in the Standby partition. Reboot Reboots the CO unit, and when the unit reboots, the unit selects the firmware version in the Active partition.
  • Page 78 Reset PM/Logs Resets only the Alarm Logs in the RT. Reset to Factory Defaults Resets the RT to factory defaults Switch to Ethernet Mode/DS3 Mode (for the AK355 Only) Switches the RY to the desired mode. Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...

  • Page 79: Diagnostic

    AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 2.3.10 Diagnostic Diagnostics can be run on the AK355 System. There are two types of tests: Single Ended Loop Test (SELT) and Dual Ended Loop Test (DELT). 2.3.10.1 SELT Single Ended Loop Test (SELT) provides diagnostics for each pair. Follow this procedure to run SELT: 1 SELT is service effecting.
  • Page 80 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide The results of the SELT test are indicated below: For each pair, the following test results are available: • Line Length. This is the physical line length, it is AWG diagnostic. If there are large differences in the line length of the pairs, it indicates possibly a short, open, ground fault, or bridge tap.
  • Page 81 For each pair's tip and ring, the current in milliamps is indicated on itself an between that pair and every other pair being used in the AK355 System. The screen shot above shows a normal result. There should be current flowing between Pair1 and T1and R1, between Pair 2 and T2 and R2.
  • Page 82 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide numbers should be close in value. Large differences in the current flow values indicate a problem with that pair. No current should be flowing between pairs. If there is current flowing between pairs, this indicates a problem with those pairs, possible a short.

  • Page 83: License

    2.3.11 License The License tab displays the features that are activated for the AK355 System. Click on the CO unit to bring up the Software License dialog box. Contact customer service to find out more about how to obtain licenses.
  • Page 84 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide See the following table for the Features and Values: Feature Values Asymmetric, Activated - This feature is activated on the selected slot 2.2 Mhz, Not Activated - This feature is not activated on the selected slot...

  • Page 85: Chapter 3

    AK355 System Installation and User's Guide Chapter 3 ______________________________________ AktinoView Management Software DS3 Mode Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...

  • Page 86: Introduction

    AktinoView is a Microsoft Windows software package used to manage one or more systems. In AktinoView, the AK355 unit located at the Central Office is referred to as the CO and the AK355 unit located at the Remote Office is referred to as the RT.

  • Page 87: Switching From Ethernet Mode To Ds3 Mode (For Systems Supporting Ds3)

    AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 3.3.2 Switching from Ethernet Mode to DS3 Mode (for Systems supporting DS3) 1 Go to the Tools tab. 2 Right click on the RT Unit. Note: Always start this process by switching the RT unit first.

  • Page 88: Aktinoview Main Window

    AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 3.3.3 AktinoView Main Window Once you are logged into the system you will see three menu options: File Menu The File Menu provides two options: Connect to: Allows you to connect to and manage several Aktino systems simultaneously.
  • Page 89 When AktinoView connects to a given system, it will display several additional tabs appropriate for the selected system. In this case, AktinoView displays the following tabs for an AK355 System: System, Inventory, Provisioning, Alarms, PM, Tools, Diagnostic, and License. AktinoView provides Alarm details by right-clicking on the unit. If alarms are present in the system, AktinoView will display them at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 90 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide Alarm Details AktinoView displays detailed alarm information for each system. It displays counters for the active Critical, Major, and Minor alarms, as well as detailed alarm information for each of the alarms present. The columns can be sorted and resized as desired.

  • Page 91: System

    AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 3.3.4 System The System tab provides a front panel representation of the AK355 System. Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...

  • Page 92: Inventory

    AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 3.3.5 Inventory The Inventory tab provides details for the AK355C and the AK355R comprising the AK355 System. Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...
  • Page 93 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide It displays a Description for each of the devices, as well as their Serial Number, CLEI Code, Hardware and Software Revision Levels. It also displays any applied feature options. See the following table for Parameters and Values:...

  • Page 94: Provisioning

    AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 3.3.6 Provisioning Clicking the Provisioning tab displays all the provisioning sub-sections supported by the AK355 System. 3.3.6.1 Equipment Selecting the Equipment tab under Provisioning allows equipment provisioning of the system. Clicking on either a CO or RT unit brings up the Equipment dialog box for that specific unit.
  • Page 95 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...
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  • Page 97 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide See the following tables for Parameters and Values: AK355C Equipment Parameters Values System ID User configurable string of up to 20 characters Contact User configurable string of up to 64 characters Location User configurable string of up to 64 characters...
  • Page 98 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 3.3.6.2 Selecting the DS3 tab under CO unit allows DS3 provisioning of the system. Double-click on the CO or the RT to bring up the provisioning dialog box for the selected unit. Note that some of the parameters changed on the CO are also reflected on the RT.
  • Page 99 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide The following is the DS3 CO unit provisioning dialog box: Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...
  • Page 100 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide The following is the DS3 RT unit provisioning dialog box: See the following table for parameters and values: Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...
  • Page 101 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide DS3 CO unit Parameters and Values table Parameters Values Allows input of description DS3 Circuit ID of the DS3 circuit up to 48 characters. DS3 Line Format C-Bit Parity Asynchronous M13 CO unit DS3 Line 0..225 ft...
  • Page 102 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 3.3.6.3 Selecting the DS1 tab under the CO unit allows DS3 tributary provisioning of the system. Double-click on the Index to bring up the DS1 provisioning dialog box. Note that this screen is only active if DS3 Payload Type is set to Channelized DS3 (TDM).
  • Page 103 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide The following is the DS1 provisioning dialog box: See the following table for parameters and values: DS1 Provisioning Parameters and Values Parameter Values Circuit ID of DS1 up to 48 Circuit ID characters 0 [Low] through 7 [High]...
  • Page 104 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 3.3.6.4 ATM Inband Selecting the ATM Inband tab under Provisioning allows ATM Inband Management provisioning of the system. The DS3 Payload Type must be in an ATM mode to allow provisioning this item. Double-click on the line to bring up the following ATM Inband dialog box:...
  • Page 105 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide See the following table for parameters and values: ATM Inband Parameters and Values Parameters Values Virtual Path Identifier Virtual Circuit Identifier IP Address of the Positron unit (must IP Address be in a different subnet vs. the local management port).
  • Page 106 Selecting the AUX Alarms tab under Provisioning allows external alarm provisioning of the system. These parameters determine how the AUX1 and AUX2 input pins on the Positron units react. Note that the alarm input pins are Normally Open (NO). Positron Access Solutions...
  • Page 107 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide Double-click on the Index to bring up the AUX Alarm provisioning dialog. See the following table for Parameters and Values: AUX Alarm Parameters and Values Parameters Values This value is reported as alarm Alarm Type type in the TL 1 alarm message up to 16 characters.
  • Page 108 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 3.3.6.6 SNMP Selecting the SNMP tab allows setting SNMP receiver parameters. Double-clicking on the Index brings up the SNMP Trap Receivers dialog box enabling SNMP provisioning. Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...
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  • Page 110 User configurable string of up to 64 characters Location User configurable string of up to 64 characters Read Community String The SNMP Read Community String for the AK355 System SNMP Trap Host Parameters Values IP Address IP Address of the SNMP Trap Receiver...
  • Page 111 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 3.3.6.7 MSPAN Selecting the MSPAN tab under Provisioning allows MSPAN provisioning of the system. Note: Configuring Line Powering on an AK355RP is done by connecting to the AktinoView session to the AK355RP instead of connecting to the AK355CPS.
  • Page 112 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide Double-clicki ng on a Slot entry in either the General Parameters area or the Advanced Parameters area provides the MSPAN Parameters dialog box for both General and Advanced Parameters. Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...
  • Page 113 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide See the following table for Parameters and Values: MSPAN General Parameters Values Sets the MSPAN State: State Up - MSPAN is in service Down - MSPAN is out of service Circuit ID User configurable string of up to 48 characters...
  • Page 114 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide See the following table for Advanced Parameters and Values: MSPAN Advanced Parameters Values Calculated Reed-Solomon Overhead percentage Upstream: Reed-Solomon Upstream RS% = 2 * INP / Latency Calculated Reed-Solomon Overhead percentage Downstream: Reed-Solomon Downstream...
  • Page 115 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 3.3.6.8 Pair Selecting the Pair tab under the Provisioning tab allows Pair provisioning of the system. Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...
  • Page 116 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide Double-clicki ng on the Pair entry to bring up the Pair provisioning dialog box. See the following table for Pair Provisioning Parameters and Values: Pair Parameters Values Circuit ID User configurable string of up to 48 characters...
  • Page 117 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 3.3.6.9 DS3 Loopback Selecting the DS3 Loopback tab under Provisioning allows you to enable DS3 loopbacks on either the CO or RT unit. Right click on the Unit to select the type of DS3 Loopback desired. When a loopback is set, right clicking on the Unit will provide release loopback option.
  • Page 118 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide The following screen shot from the System tab reveals a loopback set Toward Network. Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...
  • Page 119 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 3.3.6.10 Craft Access Selecting the Craft Access tab under Provisioning allows Use r Management Administration. Click on Create to bring up the following Craft Access dialog box: Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...
  • Page 120 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...
  • Page 121 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 3.3.6.11 IP Route The IP Route tab allows you to provision static routes for the AK355C. Click the Create button to display the following dialog box: Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...
  • Page 122 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide See the following table for the IP Route Parameters and Values: IP Route Parameters Values Network Destination Destination Network Address Network Mask Network Mask Gateway Address Default Gateway Address Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...

  • Page 123: Alarms

    AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 3.3.7 Alarms 3.3.7.1 CO > Alarm Log The CO Alarm Log tab displays a list of all the alarms observed on the AK355C including time-stamp information as to when the alarm was triggered or cleared.
  • Page 124 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 3.3.7.2 CO > Alarm History The CO Alarm History tab displays the alarms that have been observed by the AK355C and how many times each of the alarms has been observed, as well as the first and last times the alarm has been observed.
  • Page 125 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 3.3.7.3 RT > Alarm Log The RT Alarm Log tab displays a list of all the alarms observed on the AK355R including time-stamp information as to when the alarm was triggered or cleared. Positron Access Solutions...
  • Page 126 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 3.3.7.4 Alarm History The RT Alarm History tab displays the alarms that have been observed by the AK355R and how many times each of the alarms has been observed, as well as the first and last times the alarm has been observed.

  • Page 127: Performance Monitoring (Pm)

    Performance Monitoring (PM) The PM tab allows you to display detailed Performance related information for the AK355 System's Ethernet Ports, MSPAN interfaces, and individual MSPAN Pairs. This PM data is provided for both the CO and RT sides of the system 3.3.8.1...
  • Page 128 Ingress Cell Count either CO or RT Positron DS3 port (ATM modes only) Numbers of ATM cells flowing out of Egress Cell Count either CO or RT Positron DS3 port (ATM modes only). Line Code Violations Line Errored Seconds SESL...
  • Page 129 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 3.3.8.2 CO > MSPAN The MSPAN tab displays the upstream PM information for the MSPAN. This PM data is separated into three sections: 1 The heading section provides summary information for the MSPAN including upstream MSPAN Capacity, Rate, and SNR Margin values.
  • Page 130 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 3.3.8.3 CO > Pair > Summary The Summary tab displays the upstream Pair Summary information for all the Pairs supported by the MSPAN. The page can be provisioned to refresh automatically, and time-stamp information is displayed for each of the entries.
  • Page 131 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 3.3.8.4 CO > Pair > Current 15 Minutes The 15 Minutes tab displays the upstream Pair PM information for all the Pairs supported by the MSPAN for the last 15-minute interval. The page can be provisioned to refresh automatically, and time-stamp is displayed for each of the entries.
  • Page 132 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 3.3.8.5 CO > Pair > Current 24 Hours The Current 24 Hours tab displays the upstream Pair PM information for all the Pairs supported by the MSPAN for the current day. The page can be provisioned to refresh automatically, and time-stamp information is displayed for each of the entries.
  • Page 133 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 3.3.8.6 CO > Pair > History The History tab displays the upstream PM information for the Pairs supported by the MSPAN. This PM data is separated into three sections and the PM can be displayed for each of the Pairs of the MSPAN.
  • Page 134 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 3.3.8.7 RT > DS3 DS3 performance monitoring shows the errors coming INTO the RT unit. Ninety six fifteen minute time period bins and seven 24 hour time period bins display the DS3's performance monitoring. Select Refresh to update screen.
  • Page 135 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 3.3.8.8 RT > MSPAN The MSPAN tab displays the upstream PM information for the MSPAN. This PM data is separated into three sections: 1 The heading section provides summary information for the MSPAN including upstream MSPAN Capacity, Rate, and SNR Margin values.
  • Page 136 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 3.3.8.9 RT > Pair > Summary The RT side, Pair Summary tab displays the upstream Pair Summary information for all the Pairs supported by the MSPAN. The page can be provisioned to refresh automatically, and time-stamp information is displayed for each of the entries.
  • Page 137 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 3.3.8.10 RT > Pair > Current 15 Minutes The Current 15 Minutes tab displays the upstream Pair PM information for all the Pairs supported by the MSPAN for the last 15-minute interval. The page can be provisioned to refresh automatically, and time-stamp is displayed for each of the entries.
  • Page 138 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 3.3.8.11 RT > Pair > Current 24 Hours The Current 24 Hours tab displays the upstream Pair PM information for all the Pairs supported by the MSPAN for the current day. The page can be provisioned to refresh automatically, and time-stamp information is displayed for each of the entries.
  • Page 139 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 3.3.8.12 RT > Pair > History The History tab displays the upstream PM information for the Pairs supported by the MSPAN. This PM data is separated into three sections and the PM can be displayed for each of the Pairs of the MSPAN.

  • Page 140: Tools

    AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 3.3.9 Tools The Tools tab displays the Active and Standby Firmware versions for each components of the AK355 System. Right-Clicking on an AK355C allows you to select the following system management options: Software Upgrade - CO Only Upgrades the firmware in the CO.
  • Page 141 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide Reboot Reboots the CO, and when the unit reboots, the unit selects the firmware version in the Active partition. Reset PM Resets only the Performance Monitoring data in the CO. Reset Logs Resets only the Alarm Logs in the CO.
  • Page 142 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide Resets only the Performance Monitoring data in the RT. Reset Logs Resets only the Alarm Logs in the RT. Reset PM/Logs Resets only the Alarm Logs in the RT. Switch to Factory Defaults Resets the RT to factory defaults.

  • Page 143: Diagnostic

    AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 3.3.10 Diagnostic Diagnostics can be run on the AK355 System. There are two types of tests: Single Ended Loop Test (SELT) and Dual Ended Loop Test (DELT). 3.3.10.1 SELT Single Ended Loop Test (SELT) provides diagnostics for each pair. Follow this procedure to run SELT: 1 SELT is service effecting.
  • Page 144 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide The results of the SELT test are indicated below: For each pair, the following test results are available: • Line Length. This is the physical line length, it is AWG diagnostic. If there are large differences in the line length of the pairs, it indicates possibly a short, open, ground fault, or bridge tap.
  • Page 145 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 3.3.10.2 DELT Dual Ended Loop Test (DELT) provides diagnostics for each pair. Follow this procedure to run DELT: 1 DELT is service effecting. The remote unit must be connected to run the test. 2 Click on Start Testing button to run the DELT test. The Status of the DELT test is indicated.
  • Page 146 For each pair's tip and ring, the current in milliamps is indicated on itself an between that pair and every other pair being used in the AK355 System. The screen shot above shows a normal result. There should be current flowing between Pair1 and T1and R1, between Pair 2 and T2 and R2.

  • Page 147: License

    AK355 System Installation and User's Guide 3.3.11 License The License tab displays the features that are activated for the various units of the AK355 System. Click on the CO unit to bring up the Software License dialog box. Contact customer service to find out more about how to obtain licenses.
  • Page 148 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide See the following table for the Features and Values: Feature Values Asymmetric, Activated - This feature is activated on the selected slot 2.2 Mhz, Not Activated - This feature is not activated on the selected slot...

  • Page 149: Chapter 4

    AK355 System Installation and User's Guide Chapter 4 ______________________________________ Technical and Regulatory Specifications Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...

  • Page 150: Ak355 Technical Specifications

    AK355 System Installation and User's Guide AK355 Technical Specifications System • Bandwidth over 16 pairs: DS3 **: 45 Mbps Asymmetric or Symmetric at CSA Reaches with Full Disturbers. Ethernet: 100 Mbps Symmetric at 4 Kft 100 Mbps Asymmetric, 55 Mbps Symmetric at CSA Reaches with Full Disturbers.
  • Page 151 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide Layer 2 Features • VLAN Tagging: IEEE 802.1q Support • Stacked VLAN Tagging • Priorities: IEEE 802.1p, Port, or IP DSCP • Dynamic Bridging: 8K MAC Addresses • Metro Ethernet Forum Certified (MEF9, MEF14) Electrical Specifications •...
  • Page 152 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide Alarm Contacts • Critical, Major, Minor, SysID • Alarm-Cutoff Pushbutton • Auxiliary alarm inputs (2) Network Management • TL1, SNMP • EMS or AktinoView • DS3 ATM Inband Management** • Ethernet VLAN Inband Management Regulatory Approval •...

  • Page 153: Chapter 5

    AK355 System Installation and User's Guide Chapter 5 ______________________________________ Maintenance Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...

  • Page 154: Ak355 Fans And Filters

    AK355 System Installation and User's Guide AK355 Fans and Filters The fans for the AK355 Systems should be replaced as needed. Ordering information for fans can be found at the end of this document. The filters for the systems should be replaced every six months. Care should be taken when replacing filters to ensure collected dust on the filters does not enter into the equipment.

  • Page 155: Chapter 6

    AK355 System Installation and User's Guide Chapter 6 ______________________________________ Safety and Warnings Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...
  • Page 156 A fuse panel must be provided as part of the building installation wiring in order to provide a UL required disconnect point. The Positron products accept 48Vdc for powering. The 48Vdc voltage range must be between -42.5Vdc to -56.5Vdc. Be careful when installing or modifying telephone lines; dangerous voltages can be present.
  • Page 157 Ensure that fuses are removed from the fuse panel. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two co nditions: AK355 & AK5000 Product Family 3 Document 180- 0037-001 R06A 1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
  • Page 158 At the time of installation it shall be checked that all multi-pair span circuits to be connected together are all RFT-V circuits. In practical terms as all equipment supplied by Positron only uses RFT-V circuits, then it should be checke d that the multi-pair span of Positron equipment is not connected to any other vendor’s equipment.

  • Page 159: Chapter 7

    AK355 System Installation and User's Guide Chapter 7 ______________________________________ Warranty and Customer Service Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...
  • Page 160 AK355 System Installation and User's Guide Positron will replace or repair this product within the warranty period if it does not meet its published specifications or fails while in service. Warranty information can be found in your Positron customer web portal: http://portal.positronaccess.com/login.asp...

  • Page 161: Chapter 8

    AK355 System Installation and User's Guide Chapter 8 ______________________________________ Positron Products Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...
  • Page 162 AK355 RT Unit, DS3/Ethernet, 45Mbps DS3 and up to 100Mbps AK355R Ethernet at CSA, Local Powered or Line Powered AK355 RT Unit DS 3/Ethernet Unit, 45Mbps DS 3 and up to 100Mbps AK355RP Ethernet at CSA, with Line Power Option...

  • Page 163: Appendices

    AK355 System Installation and User's Guide Appendices Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...

  • Page 164: System Software Upgrade

    AK355 System Installation and User's Guide Appendix A: ______________________________________ System Software Upgrade Positron Access Solutions 180-0037-002 R01...
  • Page 165 4 Enter Name and Password into the FileMan Login dialog box located on the Customer/Partner Portal. 5 Select Firmware - Unified General Release AK355. 6 Select the appropriate software version. 7 Select the corresponding self-extracting .exe file and store the file in the place of your choice on your PC.

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