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  • Page 1 DIGITAL WAN Modular Interface ST DELST-UI Local Management Guide...
  • Page 3 DIGITAL WAN Modular Interface ST DELST-UI Local Management Guide Part Number: 9032645 November 1998 This manual describes the DELST-UI module and provides information concerning installation, troubleshooting, and the use of Local Management. Revision/Update Information: This is a new document.
  • Page 4 Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Cabletron Systems to determine whether any such changes have been made. The hardware, firmware, or software described in this manual is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 5 FCC Notice — Class A Computing Device: This equipment generates, uses, and may emit radio frequency energy. The equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such radio frequency interference.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT: Before utilizing this product, carefully read this License Agreement. This document is an agreement between you, the end user, and Cabletron Systems, Inc. (“Cabletron”) that sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to the Cabletron software program (the “Program”) contained in this package.
  • Page 7 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC 73/23/EEC Manufacturer’s Name: Cabletron Systems, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: 35 Industrial Way PO Box 5005 Rochester, NH 03867 European Representative Name: Mr. J. Solari European Representative Address: Cabletron Systems Limited Nexus House, Newbury Business Park...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Call Back-up Topology............ 1-3 WAN Protocols ................1-3 MIB Support................. 1-4 CHAPTER 2 SETUP AND INSTALLATION Installing the DELST-UI into a Host..........2-1 Jumper Settings................2-1 Software Setup ................2-3 ISDN Connection to the DELST-UI ..........2-3 CHAPTER 3 LOCAL MANAGEMENT Local Management Screen Overviews........
  • Page 10 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS Physical Properties ................A-1 Environmental Requirements .............. A-1 Regulatory Compliance ............... A-1 DELST-UI Interface Cable Pinouts ............A-2 DELST-UI Wan Leds ................A-2 APPENDIX B FCC PART 68 - USER’S INFORMATION APPENDIX C WAN TERMS AND ACRONYMS...

  • Page 11: Preface

    DELST-UI supports ISDN BRI in a back-up, or fail-over capacity. See Chapter 1 for more detailed information on the DELST-UI capabilities. In this document, the DELST-UI is also referred to as a WPIM (WAN Physical Interface Module). The device or module in which the DELST-UI is to be installed may be referred to as the host platform in this document.

  • Page 12: Structure Of This Guide

    Preface STRUCTURE OF THIS GUIDE The following list briefly explains each chapter of the DELST-UI manual: Chapter 1, Introduction, describes DELST-UI features, performance, and the protocols that the DELST-UI supports. Chapter 2, Setup and Installation, directs the user to appropriate documentation in order to install the DELST-UI, and describes the jumper settings and cable setup.

  • Page 13: Document Conventions

    In the format descriptions in the Network Tools section, required arguments are enclosed in []. <> In the format descriptions in the Network Tools section, denotes that optional arguments are enclosed in <>. DELST-UI Local Management Guide...

  • Page 14: Correspondence

    A description of your network environment (layout, cable type, etc.) • Network load and frame size at the time of trouble (if known) • The device history (i.e., have you returned the device before, is this a recurring problem, etc.) DELST-UI Local Management Guide...

  • Page 15: Safety

    Contains information essential to avoid damage to the equipment. ACHTUNG Liefert wichtige Informationen, um einen Geräteschaden zu vermeiden. ATTENTION Informations indispensables permettant d'éviter les dommages matériels. PRECAUCIÓN Contiene información esencial para evitar daños al equipo. DELST-UI Local Management Guide xiii...

  • Page 16: Safety Requirements

    Estos productos son sensibles a las descargas de electricidad estática. Utilice una muñequera antiestática y observe las normas de seguridad de manipulación de dispositivos con electricidad estática durante este procedimiento. No hacerlo podría resultar en daños para el módulo. DELST-UI Local Management...
  • Page 17 Reportez-vous à la section intitulée Software Setup (Configuration du logiciel) avant toute opération. PRECAUCIÓN Si no ha configurado el DELST-UI a través del software, no conecte ningún cable. Consulte la sección referente a la instalación y configuración del software antes de continuar.
  • Page 18 Si se conecta prematuramente el cable RDSI, antes de que se configure la unidad central, la compañía telefónica puede desactivar la línea RDSI durante cierto período de tiempo. Conecte el cable durante el último paso, tras haber configurado el DELST-UI. DELST-UI Local Management...

  • Page 19: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Note the following requirements for successful operation of this device: • Install the DELST-UI in a Wide Area Network host platform. Refer to Chapter 2 for directions on installation procedures. Refer to the appropriate host platform manual for other installation and troubleshooting procedures.

  • Page 20: Performance

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1.1 Performance The capability of the DELST-UI is 128 Kbps when both B Channels are active. There are several user-configurable timers that control the connect and disconnect time-outs to provide optimum performance. These are detailed in Chapter 3.

  • Page 21: Call Back-Up Topology

    DELDS-UI, and DELSY-UI) PPP (DELT1-UI, DELE1-UI, PPP (DELSY-UI to DELDS-UI, and DELSY-UI) Sync Modem) Frame Relay (DELT1-UI, DELE1-UI, ISDN BRI (DELST-UI) DELDS-UI, and DELSY-UI) Frame Relay (DELT1-UI, DELE1-UI, PPP ( DELSY-UI to DELDS-UI, and DELSY-UI) Sync Modem) DELST-UI Local Management Guide...

  • Page 22: Wan Protocols

    MIB SUPPORT Refer to the release notes included with the host platform for a list of all MIBs supported by the DELST-UI. For information about how to extract and compile individual MIBs, contact your DIGITAL representative. DELST-UI Local Management Guide...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2 Setup And Installation

    DIGITAL WAN Modular Interface DELHW-UA User’s Guide. JUMPER SETTINGS The DELST-UI has two jumpers (P1 and P2) for the 100 ohm ISDN bus termination. See Figure 2-1. The jumpers must be set before using the device and must be set the same way to take care of both the transmit and receive pair of the twisted pair cable.
  • Page 24 Both jumpers must be set to the same setting, either terminated or not terminated. • If the DELST-UI is the single device on the line, or if it is the end unit, set both P1 and P2 jumpers to the terminated positions. •...

  • Page 25: Software Setup

    SOFTWARE SETUP The QuickSET CD, included in the DELHW-UA shipping package, provides a quick and efficient setup for the DELST-UI into the host device. It is recommended that QuickSET be used for the setup. If a setup using Local Management and Network Tools is desired, refer to Chapter 3.
  • Page 26 Section 2.3 before proceeding. The RJ45 cable from the DELST-UI must be plugged into an NT-1. From the NT-1, an RJ45 cable must be plugged into the ISDN wall jack (see Figure 2-3, below).

  • Page 27: Chapter 3 Local Management

    Local Management and Network Tools. Section 3.1 describes the four screens used in Local Management to configure the DELST-UI after it has been installed in a host platform. The screens are as follows: •...

  • Page 28: Local Management Screen Overviews

    The DELST-UI is properly installed in the host platform. • A management terminal is properly configured and connected, either locally or using Telnet, to the host platform in which the DELST-UI resides. Refer to the host platform documentation for further information.
  • Page 29 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the WPIM command field at the bottom of the screen. 2. Use the SPACE bar to select the WPIM number that the DELST-UI is displayed under, either 1 or 2, then press ENTER. This allows editing of the DELST-UI fields.

  • Page 30: Remote Profiles Setup

    Configuration screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the Remote Setup menu item, then press ENTER. The screen shown in Figure 3-2 displays. The ISDN Protocol Manager must already be set up in order for this screen to be accessible. See Section 3.1.1 for details. DELST-UI Local Management Guide...
  • Page 31 2. Using the arrow keys, choose the profile that is to be modified and press ENTER once it is highlighted. Once the desired profile is selected, the following fields of the selected profile can be set or modified as desired: Profile Name, Maker Name, Calling Number, and Caller Number. DELST-UI Local Management Guide...
  • Page 32 PREV and NEXT will display at the bottom of the screen. Highlight NEXT to go to the screen after the currently displayed screen, and PREV to go to the screen before the currently displayed screen. There is a maximum of 20 profiles. DELST-UI Local Management Guide...

  • Page 33: Bandwidth On Demand (Mlp) Configuration

    SPACE bar once the field is highlighted. Press RETURN to choose the desired parameter. The default for these fields is DISABLE. Use the numerical input keys to enter the desired number for all the other numerical input fields when selected. DELST-UI Local Management Guide...
  • Page 34 Although the maximum possible value allowed is shown to be 20, the true maximum is the current maximum profiles setting for that interface which cannot exceed 20. DELST-UI Local Management Guide...
  • Page 35 The default setting is 260. Either side controls Bandwidth Specifies whether or not bandwidth changes are permitted by either side, i.e., both parties. Normally only the caller controls the bandwidth. The default setting is DISABLE. DELST-UI Local Management Guide...

  • Page 36: The Wan Interface Configuration Screen

    Physical Configuration screen. Max Xmit Unit (Modifiable) Displays the maximum packet size that can be transmitted on the selected interface. The default setting for this field is 1526 for PPP. The maximum setting is 8191. 3-10 DELST-UI Local Management Guide...
  • Page 37 (Point-to-Point). PPP MRU (Modifiable) Displays the maximum size packet that can be received by the DELST-UI. The default is recommended. This parameter is only changed if the PPP connection does not come up, then it can be changed to try the MTU from the other side.
  • Page 38 PORTS: [1-32], [33-64], [65-96], [97-128] (Command) Displays the range shown in the table on this screen. Use the SPACE bar and either BACKSPACE or DELETE key to toggle through the displays. RETURN (Command) Used to return to the previous screen. 3-12 DELST-UI Local Management Guide...

  • Page 39: Call Back-Up Configuration

    BACKUP BACKUP 1483_04 Figure 3-5 Configuration for PPP backup The procedures listed below and detailed in the following sections must be performed in the order given to properly configure the DELST-UI for call back-up: • Select the protocol • Enable CCP •...

  • Page 40: Select The Protocol

    Local Management for the host platform. 3.2.1 Select the Protocol Select the ISDN Protocol Manager for the DELST-UI in Local Management, using the WAN Physical screen. Begin the DELST-UI configuration by accessing the WAN Physical Configuration screen through Local Management.
  • Page 41 Press the SPACE bar to select the WPIM number of the DELST-UI being configured, then press ENTER. Typically the back-up DELST-UI will be installed in slot 2 of the host platform. 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the MgrType. Press the SPACE bar to select ISDN BRI, then press ENTER.

  • Page 42: Enable Compression Control Protocol (Ccp)

    Interface Number by typing the number of the interface to configure (from the IF# column), then press ENTER. 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight CCP Enable. Press the SPACE bar to select On to enable CCP, then press ENTER. 3-16 DELST-UI Local Management Guide...

  • Page 43: Configure Backup

    The default is three. Allowed values are in increments of one. TIMEBETWEENCONNETRETRIES Specifies the time interval between tries to bring up the backup interface. The default is 30 seconds. Allowed values are in increments of five seconds. Zero is allowed but not advisable. DELST-UI Local Management Guide 3-17...
  • Page 44 Answer mode only is set. This will set the backup interface to itself if the ISDN interface is to be used only as a dial-in circuit (i.e., answer mode only). If the interface is active, you cannot configure backup. De-activate the interface before proceeding. 3-18 DELST-UI Local Management Guide...

  • Page 45: Set Idle Timeouts

    Use the following command in Network Tools to set the switch type: setswitchtype [WANPORTNUM] [SWITCHTYPE] WANPORTNUM If the DELST-UI occupies WAN port number one, use 1, if it occupies port number two, use 2 as the WANPORTNUM. SWITCHTYPE Choose between the types of ISDN BRI switches. The choices are NI1, DMS100, and ATT5 (default is NI1).
  • Page 46 S (or s) to skip the field, and C (or c) to clear the field. Example 2: To skip LDN1 and SPID1, change LDN2, and clear SPID 2, issue the following command: setisdnbri 2 s s 0555600001 c 3-20 DELST-UI Local Management Guide...

  • Page 47: Set Maximum Number Of Neighbor/Remote Profiles

    MLP if desired. Refer to Section 3.1.2 for details. Set max profiles, total profiles to allow multilink (QuickSET does this automatically). Multilink is dynamic and needs an interface to support the link. DELST-UI Local Management Guide 3-21...

  • Page 48: 3.2.10 Verify Status

    LDNs, SPIDs, and the operational status of the D channel. This command is normally used to verify that the switch and the DELST-UI are working properly. If the settings are not correct, or the D channel is not operational, the situation must be corrected before continuing the configuration.

  • Page 49: Appendix Aspecifications

    APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS This appendix provides operating specifications for the DELST-UI. These specifications may be changed at any time without notice. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES 1.94 H x 6.2 W x 15.06 D (cm) Dimensions .762 H x 2.44 W x 5.93 D (in) Weight 113.6 g (4 ounces)

  • Page 50: Delst-Ui Interface Cable Pinouts

    Appendix A: Specifications DELST-UI INTERFACE CABLE PINOUTS The following are the cable pinouts for the DELST-UI RJ-45 network interface connector. Table A-1 DELST-UI Network Interface Cable Pin Assignments Signal Not Used Not Used Transmit + Receive + Receive - Transmit -...
  • Page 51 You will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. 7. The attached affidavit must be completed by the installer. DELST-UI Local Management Guide...

  • Page 52: Appendix Bfcc Part 68 - User's Information

    DIGITAL representative or an authorized agent. It is the responsibility of the users requiring service to report the need for service to a DIGITAL representative or to one of our authorized agents. Service can be obtained from your DIGITAL representative. DELST-UI Local Management Guide...
  • Page 53 The digital CPE does not transmit digital signals containing encoded analog or billing information which is intended to be decoded within the telecommunications network. • The encoded analog and billing protection is factory set and is not under the control of the customer. DELST-UI Local Management Guide...
  • Page 54 (Telco’s Name) to demonstrate compliance with the information as provided in the proceeding paragraph, if so requested. (Signature) (Title) (Date) Subscribed and sworn to me this day of , 19 (Notary Public) My commission expires: DELST-UI Local Management Guide...
  • Page 55 Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol, a security protocol supported under point-to-point protocol (PPP) used to prevent unauthorized access to devices and remote networks. Cyclic Redundancy Check, an algorithm or process used to identify corrupted packets in the transmission link. DELST-UI Local Management Guide...

  • Page 56: Appendix Cwan Terms And Acronyms

    Data Terminal Equipment, equipment that originates and terminates data transmission such as a computer or printer (see DCE). European digital signal level 1. Similar to T-1 but provides 32 channels (2.048 Mbps) instead of 24 channels (1.544 Mbps). DELST-UI Local Management Guide...
  • Page 57 LAN Extender, a Cisco Systems protocol used to internetwork a host-based router with a remote switch. Link Management Protocol, used in Frame Relay. Allows the device to gather information about the DLCIs (Data Link Connection Identifiers) See T1.617-D, Q.933-A. DELST-UI Local Management Guide...
  • Page 58 Q.933-A Q.933 Annex A, an ITU link management protocol specification used in Frame Relay. SDLC Synchronous Data Link Control, layer 2 (link layer) protocol developed by IBM for SNA connectivity. Basis for HDLC. DELST-UI Local Management Guide...
  • Page 59 A standard 64,000 bit/second channel. Synonymous with DS0 (Digital Signal, level 0). Wide Area Network, a network spanning a large geographic area. WPIM WAN Physical Interface Module, that provide connectivity/functionality for WAN modules. DELST-UI Local Management Guide...
  • Page 62 9032645 Printed in U.S.A.

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