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Getting Started with the LX-8000 Series
MRV Communications, Inc. Corporate Center
MRV Americas Service and Support
295 Foster Street
Littleton, MA 01460
Tel: 800-435-7997
Tel: +001 978-952-4888 (Outside U.S.)
Email: service@mrv.com
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  • Page 1 Getting Started with the LX-8000 Series Corporate Headquarters MRV Communications, Inc. Corporate Center 20415 Nordhoff Street Chatsworth, CA 91311 Tel: 818-773-0900 Fax: 818-773-0906 www.mrv.com (Internet) MRV Americas Service and Support 295 Foster Street Littleton, MA 01460 Tel: 800-435-7997 Tel: +001 978-952-4888 (Outside U.S.) Email: service@mrv.com...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the prior written consent of MRV Communications, Inc. The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by MRV Communications, Inc. MRV Communications, Inc.
  • Page 3 Both power sources must be disconnected before servicing the unit. EXPORT NOTICE MRV models contain 128-bit encryption software. Export of this product is restricted under U.S. law. Information is available from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration at www.bxa.doc.gov. 451-0331 MRV Communications, Inc. www.mrv.com...
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Booting from Defaults ........................33 Accessing and Configuring Additional Features ................33 Connecting to the LX-8000 Series via Telnet or SSH ..............33 Accessing from a Terminal Attached to an LX-8000 Series Serial Port ........34 Additional Considerations .........................34 Command Line Interface (CLI) Tree Structure................35 Additional Considerations for an Internet Environment ..............36...
  • Page 6 Factory Default Settings.....................50 Appendix C - POST Test Error Codes................. 51 Error Code Definitions........................51 POST Test Error Code Sample......................53 Appendix D - Cabling the LX-8000 Series................55 Cabling Considerations........................55 Serial Device Connectors ......................55 Diagnostic Port Connector (Port 0) ....................55 10/100 Connector...........................
  • Page 7 LX Series Dual AC 8040 Rear Panel..................18 LX Series Single AC 8040 Rear Panel ..................18 LX Series DC 8040 Rear Panel ....................18 Mounting an LX-8000 Series in Rack ..................19 Connecting DC Power ......................... 21 LX Series RESET Switch Location .................... 23 Basic Menu Structure .........................
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  • Page 9 Tables LX-8000 Series Specifications ....................45 Temperature/Humidity Sensor Specifications ................47 LX-8000 Series Factory Defaults ....................49 POST Test Error Codes ......................51 451-0331 MRV Communications, Inc. www.mrv.com...
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  • Page 11: Preface

    Chapter 1 – Provides an overview of the LX-8000 Series, including supported communication speeds, software requirements, and conventions. • Chapter 2 – Describes how to install and connect the LX-8000 Series, as well as the unit’s LEDs and connectors. •...

  • Page 12: Other Documentation

    Management Information Base (MIB) structure (as pointers to objects in the devices) to manage these units. • Software Release Notes - Cites supported features as well as any notes and restrictions for the current software version. 451-0331 MRV Communications, Inc. www.mrv.com...

  • Page 13: Overview Of The Lx-8000 Series

    Chapter 1 Overview of the LX-8000 Series The new LX-8000 Series brings dual power to the LX-Series line. The LX-8000 Series is a secure standalone communication server that is designed for applications requiring secure console or serial port management in environments requiring high-reliability and/or dual power. The LX-8000 Series provides the most secure and robust feature set to meet your remote console management and terminal server needs.

  • Page 14: System Specifications

    Overview of the LX-8000 Series • Configure Mode prompt – A sample configure mode prompt is Async 1-6:0 >>, where Async is a reminder that tells you which part of the configuration you are in, 1-6 is the range of ports any operation will affect, 0 is a session number, and >> indicates superuser mode. To get to the Async 1-6:0 >>...

  • Page 15: Installing The Lx-8000 Series

    Chapter 2 Installing the LX-8000 Series Hardware Installation This section explains how to install an LX-8000 Series Communications server and place it into operation. Unpack and Inspect the Unit Place all packing materials back into the shipping carton and save the carton. (If you need to return the unit to MRV or your distributor, you should return it in the original carton.)

  • Page 16: Lx-8000 Indicators And Interfaces

    Installing the LX-8000 Series LX-8000 Indicators and Interfaces This section explains the LX-8000 unit’s indicators and interfaces. Front Panel LEDs This section explains the front panel LEDs (see Figures 1 and 2). Modem Speed Indicator Port for ETH1 and ETH2...
  • Page 17 Installing the LX-8000 Series Port Status LEDs Each of the 20 (or 40) green LEDs flash when receive, transmit, or status activity is detected on its corresponding serial port. The port status LEDs are used in several ways. During the initialization process, the LEDs indicate self-tests are being performed, and if any self-test fails, they indicate an error code.

  • Page 18: Rear Panel Leds

    Installing the LX-8000 Series Rear Panel LEDs This section explains the rear panel LEDs and shows you a rear view of the various LX-8000 models (see Figure 3 through Figure 5). Dual AC Connectors RCV Activity Link LED 10/100 Ethernet...

  • Page 19: Environmental And Installation Considerations

    Then insert the supplied screws through the brackets and into the same holes. Figure 6 - Mounting an LX-8000 Series in Rack 451-0331 MRV Communications, Inc. www.mrv.com...

  • Page 20: Cable Connections

    Connect a category 3 (CAT 3) cable for 10 Mbps operation, or a category 5 (CAT 5) cable for 10/100 Mbps operation to the 10/100 connector(s) on the rear of the LX-8000 Series (see Figure 3) and the other end to your network. The LINK LED comes on steady green if the cable is properly connected.

  • Page 21: Connecting Dc Power

    Installing the LX-8000 Series Connecting DC Power This section describes how to connect power to the DC version of the LX-8000 Series. Grounding Lugs -48/-60 VDC 0.75A MAX Figure 7 - Connecting DC Power After you have installed the LX-8000 unit, you can connect the DC power as described in the following procedure (refer to Figure 7): 1.

  • Page 22: Modem Port (Optional)

    LX-8040 modem port fields. Powering On The Power On Self Test (POST) starts when you apply power to the LX-8000 Series unit. The port status LEDs flicker and the FLT LED remains on while the test is running (this may take only a few seconds).

  • Page 23: Resetting The Unit

    Power On Self Test (POST). If the LX-8000 Series detects an error, the red FLT LED comes on and the front panel LEDs light up to display an error code. This error sequence is repeated continually until the error is corrected or you power off the unit.
  • Page 24 Installing the LX-8000 Series 451-0331 MRV Communications, Inc. www.mrv.com...

  • Page 25: Configuring The Lx-8000 Series For The First Time

    Chapter 3 Configuring the LX-8000 Series for the First Time Configuring the LX-8000 Unit for the First Time You can choose from five options to configure the unit for the first time: • First Time Configuration Utility - The first time an LX-8000 unit boots up at default parameters, you are presented with the option to run the Initial Connectivity setup.
  • Page 26 Configuring the LX-8000 Series for the First Time 1. Plug in the terminal at the DIAG port (port 0 - port values are 9600 bps, eight data bits, one stop bit, no parity, and Xon/Xoff flow control). The Main Menu appears.

  • Page 27: Assigning An Ip Address Via The Network

    Commands Reference Guide for information on specific commands. • To use Telnet, refer to “Connecting to the LX-8000 Series via Telnet or SSH” on page 33. • To use the web browser, refer to “Accessing and Configuring the Graphical User Interface (GUI)”...

  • Page 28: Manually Setting The Ip Address Via The Cli

    Configuring the LX-8000 Series for the First Time Manually Setting the IP Address Via the CLI If the unit boots up with or without an IP address from the network, you can change the addressing via the CLI. Use the following procedure to change the IP address information as needed: 1.
  • Page 29 Configuring the LX-8000 Series for the First Time 1. At your browser, type the IP address of your LX-8000 unit. The LX Series Console page appears. NOTE: Make sure that your PC has access to the World Wide Web. You may need to download the latest release of the Java plug in to your PC.
  • Page 30 Configuring the LX-8000 Series for the First Time 4. Follow the defaults to the end of the install. 5. When your browser connects to the LX, the Java Security Warning window appears. NOTE: Your Java Security Warning window may vary, depending on your PC operating system.

  • Page 31: Configure Mode

    Configuring the LX-8000 Series for the First Time NOTE: By default, authentication is done against the LX local user database. To start, use the known username InReach and password access. When you login, the next screen that appears depends on which mode you are authorized to configure and monitor.

  • Page 32: Menu Mode

    Configuring the LX-8000 Series for the First Time 3. Click on the menus on the left side of the window. For example, selecting Ports: Async opens the Async ports window. Menu Mode If you have access to the Menu Mode, the following screen appears when you login. Click on the various menu items on the left side of the window to perform preconfigured menu option tasks.

  • Page 33: Software Upgrades

    Series Configuration Guide. Accessing and Configuring Additional Features The following sections describe additional LX-8000 features you can access and configure. Connecting to the LX-8000 Series via Telnet or SSH Telnet Directly into the Communication Server NOTE: The default telnet port is 23. The default SSH port is 22.

  • Page 34: Accessing From A Terminal Attached To An Lx-8000 Series Serial Port

    If you change the port number, be sure not to use a socket number assigned to another application or daemon. Accessing from a Terminal Attached to an LX-8000 Series Serial Port Use the following procedure to access the command line interface port from a dumb terminal attached to an LX Series serial port, which is set for access local, or dynamic: 1.

  • Page 35: Command Line Interface (Cli) Tree Structure

    Configuring the LX-8000 Series for the First Time Command Line Interface (CLI) Tree Structure The command line interface structure is designed to be as intuitive as possible. Refer to “Navigating the LX Command Line Interface (CLI)” in the LX-Series Commands Reference Guide for detailed information on the menu tree modes.

  • Page 36: Additional Considerations For An Internet Environment

    Configuring the LX-8000 Series for the First Time Additional Considerations for an Internet Environment If you plan to use the unit in an Internet environment, you must define addressing and identification characteristics to enable Internet hosts to recognize the unit as a member of the network.

  • Page 37: Alternative Port Capabilities

    Chapter 4 Alternative Port Capabilities The LX-8000 Series offers extended capabilities beyond traditional RS-232 communication uses. For example, a port with specialized hardware attached can be configured to monitor temperature and humidity remotely. The following sections present some of these capabilities.

  • Page 38: Ir-5150 Power Strip Management

    RJ45 to RJ45 crossover cable and RJ45 to DB9F serial port adapter as required. See the Technical Specifications in Getting Started with the MRV Communications 5150 Power Control Series for more information on the RS-232 serial port. 451-0331 MRV Communications, Inc. www.mrv.com...

  • Page 39: Ir-4800 Power Strip Management

    IR-4800 Series products are available in a 4-outlet configuration. An IR-4800 Series offers individual remote control over the power on/off status to a maximum of four DC powered devices. The IR-4800 supports -48 VDC up to 70A. The following section explains how to connect and install the IR-4800. 451-0331 MRV Communications, Inc. www.mrv.com...

  • Page 40: Connecting The Ir-4800

    3. You can also control and monitor the IR-4800 remotely through the LX CLI. Refer to the LX- Series Commands Reference Guide for a detailed explanation of the commands used to configure and view your IR-4800 through the CLI interface. 451-0331 MRV Communications, Inc. www.mrv.com...

  • Page 41: Using Lx Ports As Alarm Inputs And Control Outputs

    Alarm Inputs use the LX-Series input circuits (DSR and CTS) to detect level transitions. These input circuits sit at the 0V level when left unconnected and can accept a voltage input in the range of ±10V. 451-0331 MRV Communications, Inc. www.mrv.com...

  • Page 42: Control Output Setup And Usage

    An example circuit is shown in Figure 14. Important design issues to remember are: • Special design attention is required when using Control Outputs in a control subsystem. 451-0331 MRV Communications, Inc. www.mrv.com...
  • Page 43 If you want the DTR signal to be asserted High (positive voltage) on the port: InReach:0>> control port async # dtr high Refer to the LX-Series Configuration Guide for a detailed explanation of the commands to set up a port in the Control function. 451-0331 MRV Communications, Inc. www.mrv.com...
  • Page 44 Alternative Port Capabilities 451-0331 MRV Communications, Inc. www.mrv.com...

  • Page 45: Appendix A - Technical Specifications

    Appendix A - Technical Specifications The following table provides the specifications for the LX-8000 Series. Table 1 - LX-8000 Series Specifications Item Description Terminal Signals Transmit Data, Receive Data, Signal Ground, Data Set Ready/Data Carrier Detect (DSR/DCD), Data Terminal Ready (DTR), Clear-to- Send (CTS), and Request-to-Send (RTS).
  • Page 46 48V DC - 36 - 72V dual feed 0.75 Amp (both LX-8020S and LX- 8040S), 19.5W (66 BTU). Minimum Software LX-8000 Series requires V3.4.2 and ppciboot 3.4.0 or greater. Requirements Ethernet Interfaces 10/100 TX, Auto/10/100 Mbps duplex half full auto, MDI/MDIX Control Output Ratings RTS/DTR: 5.0V @ 1.6mA (Nominal), 2.5V @ 7.6mA (Absolute Maxi-...
  • Page 47 0 to 70 deg. C (+32 to 158 deg. F) 5 to 90% humidity non-condensing Dimensions Height: 0.8 inches Length: 3.15 inches Width: 1.57 inches Weight 1.2 oz Accuracy Temp: +/-3 deg C Humidity: +/- 5% 451-0331 MRV Communications, Inc. www.mrv.com...
  • Page 48 Appendix A - Technical Specifications 451-0331 MRV Communications, Inc. www.mrv.com...

  • Page 49: Appendix B - Factory Defaults

    Appendix B - Factory Defaults The following table provides the factory defaults for the LX-8000 Series. Table 3 - LX-8000 Series Factory Defaults DIAG Port/local management port (default The DIAG port (port 0) is the console man- settings) agement port.

  • Page 50: Ppciboot Factory Default Settings

    For defaults on specific commands, refer to the LX-Series Commands Reference Guide. Each LX Series unit is configured at the factory to use a default set of initialization parameters that sets all ports to operate with asynchronous ASCII terminal devices. 451-0331 MRV Communications, Inc. www.mrv.com...

  • Page 51: Appendix C - Post Test Error Codes

    Appendix C - POST Test Error Codes Error Code Definitions The following table provides the definitions for the LX-8000 Series POST test error codes. Table 4 - POST Test Error Codes Error Definition Error Code (in Hexa- decimal) Real Time Clock does not work properly...
  • Page 52 Quadart Invalid Data Received for Quadart 7 4370 Quadart Invalid Data Received for Quadart 8 4380 Memory Error at (printing address) 5010 Memory Data Bus Failed 5020 Memory Address Bus Failed High 5030 Memory Address Bus Failed Low 5040 451-0331 MRV Communications, Inc. www.mrv.com...

  • Page 53: Post Test Error Code Sample

    7 = 0111 • 8 = 1000 • 9 = 1001 • A = 1010 • B = 1011 • C = 1100 • D = 1101 • E = 1110 • F = 1111 451-0331 MRV Communications, Inc. www.mrv.com...

  • Page 54: Post Test Error Code Sample

    1 - All flash for 2 seconds 2 - High error code (20 Hex) 3 - Cycle 1 through 8 4 - Low error code (30 Hex) 5 - All extinguished Figure 15 - POST Test Error Code Sample 451-0331 MRV Communications, Inc. www.mrv.com...

  • Page 55: Appendix D - Cabling The Lx-8000 Series

    Appendix D - Cabling the LX-8000 Series Cabling Considerations Standard cabling items available from MRV allow you to connect to any serial device that uses male or female DB-25 or DB-9 connectors. All you need is the appropriate cable (crossover cable for...

  • Page 56: 10/100 Connector

    No Connect Figure 17 - 10/100 Connector Assignments Ordering Cables MRV also supplies crossover cables and modular adapters for use with all LX-8000 Series units. To order cables, adapters or other cabling accessories from MRV, contact your Sales representative or distributor.
  • Page 57 Appendix D - Cabling the LX-8000 Series Unused Unused Unused Unused Unused Unused Unused Unused Unused Unused Unused Data Terminal Ready Unused Ring Indicate Unused Unused Unused Figure 18 shows serial DB-25 pin assignments. DB-25 DB-25 (Male) (Female) Figure 18 - DB-25 Pins 451-0331 MRV Communications, Inc.

  • Page 58: Connecting To The Diagnostic Port (Port 0)

    Figure 21 illustrates RTS/CTS flow control for a DB-25 connector on a DCE device like a modem. LX-8000 Series serial ports can also be set up to support modem control (except for the DIAG port (port 0)). Figure 19, Figure 20, and Figure 21 support modem control as needed. Only Figure 20 and Figure 21 support concurrent modem control and RTS/CTS flow control between the LX-8000 Serial Port and the attached device.

  • Page 59: Modular Adapters (Rj-45 To Db-25)

    Appendix D - Cabling the LX-8000 Series Modular Adapters (RJ-45 to DB-25) You can obtain adapters with male and female DB-25 connectors from MRV. These adapters direct signals from the RJ-45 connector on the cable to the correct pin on the DB-25 connector. Figure 19, Figure 20, and Figure 21 show how devices are cabled when you use these adapters.
  • Page 60 Appendix D - Cabling the LX-8000 Series Application (see Figure 20): Use RJ-45 to DB-9 to connect your LX-Series unit to a PC or other serial port using a D sub-9 connector. LX Series MAXserver Modular Adaptor DB-9 Cable DTE Cable...

  • Page 61: Mrv 8-Wire Cabling

    When a DTE device is connected to an LX-8000 Series serial port, the device's DTR output is connected to pin 7 of the LX-8000 Series. In this case, the signal at pin 7 is referred to as DSR. (This cabling scheme also provides DECconnect compatibility, since DECconnect does not support the DCD signal.)
  • Page 62 Appendix D - Cabling the LX-8000 Series • Terminal emulation and file transfer applications, such as Kermit, Xmodem, Microphone, etc. • Applications such as PPP using low speed modems. • Applications such as PPP using high speed modems. • Applications using CCITT V.42-compliant modems, or other devices operating at high port speeds.
  • Page 63 DB-25 pin assignments 61 Java DC power installing 29 connecting 21 diagnostic port connector 55 DTE devices connecting to LX-8000 Series 61 fault 17 DTE wiring 59 link 19 receive 19 LEDs 18, 23 environment 19 A and B Feed 17...
  • Page 64 36 LX-8000 Series ports RESET switch 23 accessing from a terminal 34 resetting the unit 23 LX-8000 Series serial ports RJ-45 jacks 20 number of 45 RJ-45 wiring 58 LX-8000 Unit configuring for the first time 25...
  • Page 65 INDEX Unpacking and inspecting the unit 15 wiring schemes for RJ-45 58 451-0331 MRV Communications, Inc. www.mrv.com...

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