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Getting Started Guide
Part Number: 7820-0969-007
For software versions 9.2-186.1
9.4-185
June 2002

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  • Page 1 Stinger ® Getting Started Guide Part Number: 7820-0969-007 For software versions 9.2-186.1 9.4-185 June 2002...
  • Page 2 See that guide also to determine how products comply with the electromagnetic interference (EMI) and network compatibility requirements of your country. See the warranty card included in your product package for the limited warranty that Lucent Technologies provides for its products.
  • Page 3: Customer Service

    Customer Service Product and service information, and software upgrades, are available 24 hours a day. Technical assistance options accommodate varying levels of urgency. Finding information and software To obtain software upgrades, release notes, and addenda for this product, log in to Lucent OnLine Customer Support at http://www.lucent.com/support.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Stinger documentation set....................... xvi Chapter 1 Introduction to the Stinger MRT ............ 1-1 The Stinger MRT ........................1-1 Virtual slot conventions for the Stinger MRT ............... 1-1 Stinger MRT models......................1-2 Chapter 2 Preparing for the Installation ............2-1 Selecting an installation site....................2-1 Before you begin ........................
  • Page 6 Network management connections ..................3-10 System clocking ........................3-10 Alarm monitoring......................... 3-11 Connecting to monitor Stinger MRT alarm status............3-11 Connecting a Stinger MRT to monitor the alarm status of other devices..... 3-11 What’s next .......................... 3-12 Chapter 4 Determining the Operating Status..........4-1 Before you begin ........................
  • Page 7 Contents Assigning the Ethernet IP addresses ................6-8 Configuring a default route..................... 6-8 Additional administrative connections and configuration ............. 6-9 Connecting to an Ethernet LAN ..................6-9 Verifying a LAN connection for administrators............6-10 Connecting to and configuring an external modem............6-10 Connecting to and configuring an internal modem ............
  • Page 8 Contents Overview of supported features ..................... 8-3 Installing a T1 or E1 trunk module ..................8-4 Connecting a T1 or E1 trunk module..................8-4 Interpreting T1 or E1 module status lights................8-4 Profiles associated with a T1 or E1 module................8-5 DS1-ATM profile........................
  • Page 9 DS3-ATM traffic aggregation connection ..............10-9 Aggregation failure protection with the DS3-ATM bypass feature ......10-9 DS3-ATM trunk module specifications ................10-10 Appendix A Stinger MRT Intended Use ............. A-1 User line interfaces........................ A-1 Network interfaces ........................ A-1 Administrative interfaces ...................... A-2 Appendix B Cables and Connectors..............
  • Page 11 Local backbone router to be used as default route ........6-9 Figure 6-4 Ethernet connection ..................6-10 Figure 6-5 Administrative connection with a modem to the Stinger MRT unit ..6-11 Figure 6-6 Connection for internal modem ..............6-12 Figure 6-7 Terminating ATM connection ..............
  • Page 12 Figures Figure B-6 RJ-48C/Bantam straight-through cable ............B-14 Stinger® MRT Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 13 RJ-48C-Loopback plug specifications............B-15 Table C-1 Stinger MRT electronic and electrical specifications ........C-1 Table C-2 Stinger MRT T1 and E1 module USOC jacks and codes......C-2 Table C-3 Stinger MRT minimum ground wire sizes ........... C-3 Table C-4 Stinger MRT physical specifications ............C-4 Table C-5 Stinger MRT site specifications..............
  • Page 15: About This Guide

    This guide also provides Stinger MRT technical specifications and an operational overview of the Stinger MRT. When you finish performing the instructions in this guide, the Stinger MRT will be installed and you will be able to access it via a Telnet connection for further configuration.
  • Page 16: Stinger Documentation Set

    About This Guide Stinger documentation set Convention Meaning Italics Represent variable information. Do not enter the words themselves in the command. Enter the information they represent. In ordinary text, italics are used for titles of publications, for some terms that would otherwise be in quotation marks, and to show emphasis.
  • Page 17 The Stinger MRT Getting Started Guide describes the features and basic configuration of the trunk modules that are specific to the Stinger MRT. – Module guides for each type of module designed for the Stinger FS, Stinger FS+, Stinger LS, or Stinger RT, an individual guide describes the module's features and provides instructions for configuring the module and verifying its status.
  • Page 19: Introduction To The Stinger Mrt

    Virtual slot conventions for the Stinger MRT ....... . 1-1...
  • Page 20: Stinger Mrt Models

    Stinger MRT models Table 1-1 compares the physical slot locations of modules installed in a Stinger FS with the virtual slot locations for the same functions integrated into the Stinger MRT. These virtual slot positions are used in examples throughout this document.
  • Page 21: Preparing For The Installation

    Unpacking the Stinger MRT ........
  • Page 22: Required Tools And Equipment

    For more information, see “Preventing static discharge damage” on page 2-2. Required tools and equipment To install and configure the Stinger MRT hardware, you need the following tools and equipment: • Console terminal connection to the serial (CONSOLE) port to configure the unit •...
  • Page 23: Figure 2-1 Wrist Grounding Strap

    Preparing for the Installation Preventing static discharge damage Caution: Correct use of an approved antistatic wrist strap is the only reliable way to prevent damage to components by electrostatic discharge from your body Figure 2-1. Wrist grounding strap To minimize entanglement, right-handed people can wear the strap on the left hand. Plug the other end of the wrist strap into the grounding jack provided on most Lucent products, as shown in Figure 2-2.
  • Page 24: Remove Plastics From Your Work Area

    Verify that the contents of the carton match the items listed on the packing slip. Verifying the hardware configuration The Stinger MRT has an integrated design that includes a -48Vdc power supply and all the capabilities associated with control modules, line interface modules (LIMs), and line protection modules (LPMs) of other Stinger models.
  • Page 25: Stinger Mrt Interfaces

    The STS-3 connectors allow the creation of ATM links to carry traffic from a Stinger MRT unit that is not equipped with a trunk module to a unit that is equipped with a trunk module. Several units can be linked together so that traffic can be combined in a cascading fashion, until it reaches a single unit with a line to the distant ATM switch.
  • Page 26: Oc3/Stm1-Atm Trunk Modules

    Verifying the hardware configuration on the type of module supplied. There is a single physical slot on the front of the Stinger MRT for installation of the trunk module. This slot is logically referred to by the operating system as slot 18.
  • Page 27: T1 And E1 Trunk Modules

    Preparing for the Installation Verifying the hardware configuration Figure 2-6. DS3-ATM trunk module connection points Transmit to line Transmit to line Receive from line Receive from line ALARM PORT PORT T1 and E1 trunk modules Figure 2-7 shows the location of the RJ-47 connections on the 8-port T1 or E1 trunk module. Figure 2-7.
  • Page 29: Installing A Stinger Mrt

    Connecting cables to a Stinger MRT unit ........
  • Page 30: Mounting The Unit In A 23-Inch Rack

    The Stinger MRT can be mounted horizontally in a 23-inch wide-rack, using chassis mounting points at the front or midpoint of the Stinger MRT chassis. Two mounting adapters and four 8-32 1/4 inch screws are supplied with the Stinger MRT unit. One adapter has standard vertical spacing of 1.25 inches (3.2cm) between the rack mounting holes.
  • Page 31: Installing The Stinger Into A 23-Inch (58.42Cm) Cabinet

    Tighten the lower mounting screws. Installing and removing trunk modules The trunk module of the Stinger MRT can be replaced for maintenance purposes, or to change the type of outbound (egress) line used by the unit. Caution: Wear an antistatic wrist strap before handling any of the unit components. For more information, see “Preventing static discharge damage”...
  • Page 32: Installing A Trunk Module

    Put on the antistatic wrist strap and connect it to ground potential. Verify that power to the Stinger MRT unit has been disconnected or turned off. Turn the trunk module so the connector is below the printed circuit board, and the circuit board is aligned to slide above the guide rails in the top of the trunk module slot, as shown in Figure 3-4.
  • Page 33: Connecting Cables To A Stinger Mrt Unit

    Connecting cables to a Stinger MRT unit Once the Stinger MRT is set up in the desired location, connect the unit to the local subscriber lines or to its frame access point by attaching the appropriate cables to the 50-pin RJ-21 LINE connectors.
  • Page 34: Connecting The Pots Lines

    Carefully insert the 50-pin RJ-21 connectors of the cables from the POTS switch on the POTS connectors of the Stinger MRT chassis, as shown in Figure 3-6 on page 3-7. Tighten the screw on the back of the cable connectors.
  • Page 35: Connecting The Sts-3 Cascading Connections

    For example, in Figure 3-7 on page 3-8, the EXP2 connector of one Stinger MRT unit connects to the EXP1 connector of the next unit in sequence. The EXP1 and EXP2 connectors are connected by turnover cables, terminated with RJ-45 connectors.
  • Page 36: Connecting The Trunk Module

    An OC3-ATM trunk module requires duplex SC fiber optic cable. Caution: If excess cable is found at the location of the Stinger MRT, bind the excess cable length in a figure-eight pattern. Do not wind excess cable into circular coils.
  • Page 37: Ds3-Atm Trunk Module Connections

    Installing a Stinger MRT Connecting cables to a Stinger MRT unit Figure 3-8. Connecting an OC3-ATM trunk module PORT 2 PORT 1 DS3-ATM trunk module connections Connect the DS3 line to the RX LN and TX LN connectors on a DS3-ATM trunk module, using two 75-ohm coaxial cables (RG 59/U), as shown in Figure 3-9.
  • Page 38: Network Management Connections

    System clocking The Stinger MRT has three possible timing sources: • External. The Stinger MRT can accept timing from a T1 line, or a building integrated timing supply (BITS) clock. • Trunk. The unit can accept timing from an OC3 or DS3 line clock.
  • Page 39: Alarm Monitoring

    The gauge of the wire you use to connect to the Stinger MRT alarm relay must be based on the current flow of the circuit that the relay is attached to and the capacity of the alarm relay.
  • Page 40: What's Next

    The alarm relays of external devices can be either normally opened or normally closed. The Stinger MRT unit can be configured to report an alarm condition for the opening of a normally closed relay, or the closing of a normally open relay. For information on defining and administering alarms to monitor remote devices, see the Stinger Administration Guide.
  • Page 41: Determining The Operating Status

    Connecting power to a Stinger MRT unit ........
  • Page 42: Figure 4-1 Removing The Power Terminal Shield

    To connect the unit to dc power: Verify that the correct power source is available for the Stinger MRT. Caution: The -48Vdc power source must include a double pole circuit breaker to provide a method of disconnecting the unit from power, as required by national and international safety standards UL 1950 and IEC/EN60950.
  • Page 43: Turning On Power To A Stinger Mrt Unit

    “Activity lights” on page 4-4. Turning off power to a Stinger MRT unit To turn off power to a Stinger MRT unit, turn off the power source for the connectors that are attached to the unit. Warning: Do not remove the connectors from the Stinger MRT power terminals while their power source is still supplying voltage.
  • Page 44: Activity Lights

    Activity lights Activity lights The indicator lights on the Stinger MRT indicate the status of the unit. They also indicate the status and activity on lines connected to the unit, and the presence of a major or minor alarm condition. For information about the status lights for a trunk module, see the configuration chapter for that module.
  • Page 45: What's Next

    Determining the Operating Status What’s next Table 4-1. Status lights on the Stinger MRT Status Color Condition Indicates light MAJOR The unit has detected a major alarm. For information about configuring major alarms, see the Stinger Administration Guide. The MAJOR alarm status light is ON at startup.
  • Page 47: Stinger Mrt Operational Overview

    Stinger MRT ATM switching overview........
  • Page 48: Stinger Mrt Atm Switching Overview

    Stinger MRT ATM switching overview Stinger MRT ATM switching overview A Stinger MRT unit receives cells on a link that is identified by a pair of unique attributes. These attributes are known as the virtual path identifier (VPI) and the virtual channel identifier (VCI).
  • Page 49: Line Configuration

    When a trunk module is installed in a Stinger MRT unit, use of the show command gives the appearance of two trunk modules, as shown in the following example: admin>...
  • Page 50: Stinger Mrt Management Features

    TFTP server. For details, see the Stinger Administration Guide. SNMP support In addition to managing a Stinger MRT unit by means of the command-line interface, you can manage the unit by using an SNMP management station such as the NavisAccess™ product. A Stinger MRT unit can generate SNMP traps (event notifications) to indicate alarm conditions, and it relies on SNMP community strings to implement SNMP security.
  • Page 51: Tracking System Activity

    Stinger MRT management features Tracking system activity A Stinger MRT unit supports many commands for monitoring system activity. To display the commands that are available with the permission settings in the current User profile, enter the help (or ?) command. The following example shows the commands available for the admin login.
  • Page 52: What's Next

    What’s next What’s next When you have planned your network, you are ready to configure the Stinger MRT unit. You can perform configuration tasks in any order you want. Table 5-1 shows where to look for the information you need.
  • Page 53: Configuring Administrative Access, System Timing, And Startup Settings

    Logging into the Stinger MRT ........
  • Page 54: Logging Into The Stinger Mrt

    USE OF RING LUGS To connect the console terminal to the Stinger MRT, connect one end of a shielded straight- through cable to the CONSOLE port on the chassis. Then connect the other end of the shielded straight-through cable to the serial port on the console device.
  • Page 55: Restricting Administrative Access

    Stinger. Although control module functions are integrated into the chassis of the Stinger MRT, TAOS uses a virtual location of slot 8 to access profiles and settings associated with these functions. This behavior is reflected in the configuration example that follows.
  • Page 56: Changing The Default Admin Password

    Configuring Administrative Access, System Timing, and Startup Settings Restricting administrative access To make serial logins more secure, modify the Serial profile of the Stinger MRT to specify a null User profile name, as shown in the following example. Anyone trying to establish a connection through the serial port is then required to provide a username and password.
  • Page 57: Providing A Basic System Ip Configuration

    IP hosts, you must assign IP addresses to the Stinger MRT Ethernet port and configure basic IP routing. Note: A Stinger MRT unit does not require IP routing to operate as a DSLAM. IP routing is not used by the DSLAM activities. The system does not provide IP routing for DSLAM user data.
  • Page 58: Ip Address Syntax

    Configuring Administrative Access, System Timing, and Startup Settings Providing a basic system IP configuration IP address syntax The Stinger MRT unit uses dotted decimal notation (not hexadecimal) for IP addresses. Netmask information is appended to the IP address after a forward slash (/). Netmasks If no netmask is specified, the unit uses a default mask based on the class of the IP address that is supplied.
  • Page 59: Table 6-2 Decimal Subnet Masks And Prefix Lengths

    The broadcast address of any subnet has the host portion of the IP address set to all 1s (ones). The network address (or base address) represents the network itself, because the host portion of the IP address is all 0s (zeros). For example, supposing that the Stinger MRT configuration assigns the following address to a remote router: 198.5.248.120/29...
  • Page 60: Assigning The Ethernet Ip Addresses

    IP-INTERFACE/{ { shelf-1 first-control-module 1 } 0 } written After you assign IP addresses, you can verify that the Stinger MRT unit is a valid IP host on its configured network by pinging other network hosts, as shown in the following example: admin>...
  • Page 61: Additional Administrative Connections And Configuration

    MRT for these administrative connections. Connecting to an Ethernet LAN After the IP address of the Stinger MRT has been configured, and the unit has been connected to a network, an administrative Telnet connection can be established through the network. (To configure an IP address, see “Assigning the Ethernet IP addresses”...
  • Page 62: Verifying A Lan Connection For Administrators

    Stinger MRT via its IP address. You can test this connectivity by pinging the unit from the local host. For example, the following command entered on a local host tests connectivity to a Stinger MRT with an IP address of 1.1.1.128:...
  • Page 63: Connecting To And Configuring An Internal Modem

    MENDE port RING LUGS USE OF The modem you use to connect to the Stinger MRT unit must be configured as follows: • Dumb mode. Dumb mode causes the modem to ignore data on the receive data (RD) lead. •...
  • Page 64: Configuring An Internal Modem

    Not valid for the Stinger MRT. primary-only If the Stinger MRT unit is equipped with an internal domestic modem, the only valid setting for the country-code parameter is unitedstates. If the unit is equipped with an international modem, the country-code parameter can be set to support the national regulations of several specific countries.
  • Page 65: Terminating Pvc Administrative Connections

    Additional administrative connections and configuration Terminating PVC administrative connections After the IP address of the Stinger MRT has been configured, and the trunk module of the unit has been connected to an ATM switch, you can establish an administrative Telnet connection if a permanent virtual circuit (PVC) has been configured to terminate as an IP connection within the unit.
  • Page 66: Overview Of Terminating Pvc Settings

    Configuring Administrative Access, System Timing, and Startup Settings Additional administrative connections and configuration The profile for a terminating connection must specify the far-end IP address, and it can set a number of other routing-related values. The profile must also specify the ATM characteristics of the connection—for example, a virtual path identifier (VPI) and virtual channel identifier (VCI) assignment, a nailed group, and the type of protocol multiplexing to use for the ATM adaptation layer 5 (AAL5).
  • Page 67: Typical Terminating Pvc Configuration For An Administrative Connection

    IP address as its destination. Typical terminating PVC configuration for an administrative connection A Stinger MRT unit establishes a PVC to a far-end unit on the basis of the VPI-VCI assignment and other ATM parameters. For an IP-routed connection, the unit then validates the Stinger®...
  • Page 68: Figure 6-8 Management Connection From A Remote Network

    Figure 6-8 shows the IP address of 1.1.1.128/24 assigned to the Stinger MRT. Sample Stinger MRT configuration In Figure 6-8, the connection from the Stinger MRT to the DSLTNT® unit uses an OC3-ATM interface. The following commands create a local...
  • Page 69: Checking The Status Of A Terminating Pvc

    = 70 The following commands on the DSLTNT® unit configure a profile for the connection Stinger MRT connection using the unit’s IP address and VCI 101: admin> get connection stinger-1 CONNECTION/stinger-1 read admin> set active = yes admin> set encapsulation = atm admin>...
  • Page 70: Configuring System Clocking (Optional)

    Stinger ATM Configuration Guide. Configuring system clocking (optional) The Stinger MRT requires a clock source for its timing subsystem. By default, it uses a built-in 8kHz clock as its timing source. You can configure the system to take its clock source from a trunk port or from an external building integrated timing supply (BITS) clock connected to the Stinger BITS connector.
  • Page 71: Loss Of Bits Signal Indications And Fall-Back

    BITS clock source has been recovered - 8kHz clock is locked LOG notice, Shelf 1, Controller-1, Time: 17:02:03-- Master clock source changed to T1 framer If the Stinger MRT unit detects a T1 signal in the BITS input, it prioritizes the clock source list as follows: •...
  • Page 72: Using A Trunk Module Clock Source

    Priority of the interface as the system’s clock source (high, middle, Clock-Priority or low priority). Once the Stinger MRT unit chooses a clock source, it uses that source until the interface becomes unavailable or a higher-priority source becomes available.
  • Page 73: Typical Trunk Port Clock Source Configurations

    This feature enables setups with requirements for inband management to clear nonvolatile RAM (NVRAM) and restart the Stinger MRT unit with a minimal configuration, such as the Ethernet configuration and some ATM connection configurations, so that inband management can proceed.
  • Page 74: Storing A Partial Configuration For Restart After Clearing Nvram

    Storing a partial configuration for restart after clearing NVRAM To enable a Stinger MRT unit to start up with some minimal configuration information after you have issued the nvram command, you must create a default.cfg file. If you want to include password information in the file, you must first change a default setting to allow passwords to appear in the file.
  • Page 75: Restarting With A Partial Configuration

    Please stand by. System reset in progress...configuration loaded from flash. After the system has reset, profile values from the default.cfg file are used to configure the Stinger MRT unit. If inband management is supported by the information in the default.cfg file, it is restored after the restart.
  • Page 77: Chapter 7 Configuring The Adsl Line Interfaces

    ANSI discrete multitone (DMT), G.lite, and G.dmt ADSL protocols. Configuring ATM ADSL-DMT interfaces A Stinger MRT unit creates an AL-DMT profile for each of its 36 ADSL-DMT interfaces as shown in the following profile listing: admin> dir al-dmt...
  • Page 78: Adsl Protocol Support

    ITU G.997.1—physical layer management By setting the line-code parameter in the Line-Config subprofile to auto-select , the Stinger MRT automatically detects and configures itself with the correct ADSL protocol. This is the optimum setting for the Stinger MRT. No matter which protocol is used, in general, the AL-DMT profile parameters remain the same and are configured in the same way.
  • Page 79: Line-Config Subprofile

    Name of the interface. The default value is the interface address in shelf : slot : port format ( 1:1:1 through 1:1:36 on the Stinger MRT), but you can assign a text string of up to 16 characters. physical-address Specifies the Physical address of the interface in the Stinger unit.
  • Page 80 Configuring the ADSL Line Interfaces Configuring ATM ADSL-DMT interfaces Parameter Setting nailed-group Specifies the nailed-group number for the ADSL-DMT physical interface. A Connection or RADIUS profile uses this number to specify the interface. Because each interface is assigned a unique default number, you do not need to modify the value of this parameter.
  • Page 81: Rate-Adaptive Mode Parameters

    For optimum performance under most conditions, bit swapping can be turned on for all interfaces. The following example shows how to enable bit swapping for the first interface of a Stinger MRT: admin> read al-dmt {1 1 1} AL-DMT/{ shelf-1 slot-1 1 } read admin>...
  • Page 82: Power-Level Parameters And Power Spectral Density (Psd)

    Configuring the ADSL Line Interfaces Configuring ATM ADSL-DMT interfaces The following parameters in the Line-Config subprofile, shown with default values, define how rate adaptation operates on the line: [in AL-DMT/{ any-shelf any-slot 0 }:line-config] rate-adapt-mode-up = automatic-at-startup rate-adapt-mode-down = automatic-at-startup rate-adapt-ratio-up = 100 rate-adapt-ratio-down = 100 Parameter...
  • Page 83: Fast And Interleaved Bit-Rate Parameters

    Configuring the ADSL Line Interfaces Configuring ATM ADSL-DMT interfaces Parameter Setting max-aggr-power-level-up Specifies the maximum aggregate power level on the upstream channel. The valid range is from 0dBm to 13dBm (the default). max-aggr-power-level- Specifies the maximum aggregate power level on the down downstream channel.
  • Page 84: Interleave-Path-Config Subprofile

    1024Kbps. When the automatic rate-adaptive mode is in use, the line initializes at this upstream rate or fails to initialize. The default value for the Stinger MRT is 128Kbps. Note: This parameter does not apply when the rate adaptation is operator-controlled.
  • Page 85 0 to 64. The default value is 16. Setting the interleave bit-rate for optimum performance For optimum performance when using the Stinger MRT, under most conditions interleave bit rates can be configured as shown in the following example. The example shows how the bit rates are set for the first interface of a Stinger MRT.
  • Page 86: Margin-Config Subprofile

    Increase output power 0dB margin The target noise margin parameters are supported by the Stinger MRT. The minimum noise margin and maximum additional noise margin parameters are not used and are not detailed here. Consult the Stinger ADSL 48-port G.lite Line Interface Module (LIM) Guide, at http://www.lucentdocs.com/ins or http://www.lucent.com/support, for...
  • Page 87: Configuring Call Control

    The default for the Stinger MRT is 6dB. Note: The dynamic rate-adaptive noise margin parameters in this subprofile are not currently supported for the Stinger MRT. If you set any of these parameters, the modem retrains with its previous behavior.
  • Page 88 When call-control is enabled systemwide, you can disable it on specific interfaces by modifying the Line profile. The commands in the following example disable call-control procedures on port 1 of the Stinger MRT: admin> read al-dmt { 1 1 1 } SDSL/{ shelf-1 slot-1 1 } read admin>...
  • Page 89: Examples Of Adsl-Dmt Interface Configuration

    Configuring the ADSL Line Interfaces Examples of ADSL-DMT interface configuration Examples of ADSL-DMT interface configuration In Figure 7-2, an ADSL-DMT interface in a Stinger MRT unit is configured to support a rate- adaptive connection to a CellPipe™ 50A CPE. Figure 7-2. ADSL ATM configuration...
  • Page 90: Checking The Status Of An Adsl-Dmt Interface

    Configuring the ADSL Line Interfaces Checking the status of an ADSL-DMT interface admin> set line-config line-latency-up = interleave admin> set line-config line-latency-down = interleave admin> set interleave-path-config min-bitrate-up = 56 admin> set interleave-path-config max-bitrate-up = 256 admin> set interleave-path-config min-bitrate-down = 512 admin>...
  • Page 91 Configuring the ADSL Line Interfaces Checking the status of an ADSL-DMT interface Integrated BERT results are displayed by the accum-bit-err , num-sec-valid , and num-sec-invalid parameters. Following are the Physical-Status subprofile parameters shown with sample settings for an active interface: [in AL-DMT-STAT/{ shelf-1 slot-1 4 }:physical-status] if-group-index = 0 unit-type = coe...
  • Page 92: Obtaining Statistics About Operations

    Configuring the ADSL Line Interfaces Checking the status of an ADSL-DMT interface Parameter Setting Indicates the upstream data rate in bits per second when up-stream-rate- latency is interleave. Zero means that latency is set to interleave fast or the data rate is unknown. down-stream-rate- Indicates the downstream data rate in bits per second when latency is interleave.
  • Page 93 Configuring the ADSL Line Interfaces Checking the status of an ADSL-DMT interface noise-margin-up = 0 attenuation-up = 0 output-power-up = 0 near-end-fec = 0 near-end-crc = 0 near-end-hec = 0 far-end-fec = 0 far-end-crc = 0 far-end-hec = 0 received-rs-blcks = 0 transmitted-rs-blocks = 0 incoming-cells = 0 outgoing-cells = 0...
  • Page 94: Displaying Adsl-Dmt Port Status And Nailed Groups

    Configuring the ADSL Line Interfaces Checking the status of an ADSL-DMT interface Parameter Setting Indicates the number of incoming cells. incoming-cells Indicates the number of outgoing cells. outgoing-cells Displaying ADSL-DMT port status and nailed groups To display the nailed-group numbers for ADSL-DMT lines, use the dmtal command, as in the following example: admin>...
  • Page 95: Chapter 8 Configuring T1 And E1 Trunk Modules

    T1 and E1 module specifications ......... 8-37 A Stinger MRT T1 or E1 trunk module provides four or eight T1 or E1 interfaces that can support high-speed transfer of Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) cells.
  • Page 96: Introducing The T1 And E1 Trunk Modules

    T1 or E1 interfaces. This distribution method allows the total bandwidth of multiple T1 or E1 lines to be used for outgoing ATM traffic from a Stinger MRT unit when the full bandwidth of a DS3, E3, or OC3 line is not needed.
  • Page 97: Overview Of Supported Features

    IMA features, you receive an error message. Overview of supported features A T1 or E1 trunk module for a Stinger MRT unit has the following capabilities and compliances: •...
  • Page 98: Installing A T1 Or E1 Trunk Module

    Configuring T1 and E1 Trunk Modules Installing a T1 or E1 trunk module Installing a T1 or E1 trunk module A T1 or E1 module is installed in the same manner as any trunk module. (For details, see “Installing a trunk module” on page 3-4.) After installation, the module must be connected and configured according to the instructions in this guide.
  • Page 99: Profiles Associated With A T1 Or E1 Module

    Configuring T1 and E1 Trunk Modules Profiles associated with a T1 or E1 module Profiles associated with a T1 or E1 module The following profiles are associated with a T1 or E1 module installed and configured in a Stinger MRT. Profile Description DS1-ATM Created by the system for each T1 or E1 link when a module is installed.
  • Page 100: Ds1-Atm Profile

    Configuring T1 and E1 Trunk Modules DS1-ATM profile Profile Description Connection Used to configure connection-specific information. For more information, see “Connection profile” on page 8-26. Note: The IMA profiles are available only if the IMA software license has been installed on the unit.
  • Page 101 Stinger MRT system, in the format {shelf slot item}. On a Stinger MRT, the shelf number is always 1 and the T1 or E1 slot number is always 18. The item number indicates the line number. The system supplies the value for this parameter.
  • Page 102 If multiple interfaces are eligible to be the clock source and each interface has an equal Clock-Priority value, the Stinger MRT chooses a clock source at random. Specify one of the following values: •...
  • Page 103 If more than one interface has a low-priority setting, the first available low-priority interface becomes the clock source. Once the Stinger MRT chooses an interface as the clock source, it uses that interface until it becomes unavailable, or a until a higher-priority source becomes available.
  • Page 104 Configuring T1 and E1 Trunk Modules DS1-ATM profile Parameter Setting • Pattern—Send a 511-bit fixed test pattern. • 3 in 24 Pattern—Send a fixed test pattern of 3 bits set in 24. • 1 in 16 Pattern—Send a fixed test pattern of 1 bit set in 16.
  • Page 105: Ds1-Atm-Stat Profile

    Configuring T1 and E1 Trunk Modules DS1-ATM-Stat profile Parameter Setting Not currently used. Number of active channels in a pulse line-config:pcm-mode code modulation (PCM) stream. Valid values are as follows: • isdn—Use 23 channels to carry the cells. • clear-channel—Use 24 channels to carry the cells.
  • Page 106 Stinger Unit is a single-shelf system, the shelf number is always 1. • slot is the number of the item’s expansion slot. The trunk module of the Stinger MRT is referred to as slot 18. • item is the item on the module. Items are numbered starting with 1 for the leftmost item on the module.
  • Page 107 Configuring T1 and E1 Trunk Modules DS1-ATM-Stat profile Parameter Setting Indicates the overall state of a line. The Line-State setting line-state is read only. You cannot set Line-State directly. Indicates a loss of carrier on the DS1-ATM line. loss-of-carrier Valid values are as follows: •...
  • Page 108 • false—Indicates that no line is looped back to the network. Not used on the Stinger MRT. spare-physical-address Not used on the Stinger MRT. sparing-state Not used on the Stinger MRT.
  • Page 109: Slot-Static-Config Profile

    Configuring T1 and E1 Trunk Modules Slot-Static-Config profile Parameter Setting Indicates the current state of a send code procedure. Valid send-code-status values are as follows: • disabled—Send code procedure is currently disabled on this link. • line-loopback—Line loopback has been requested to the remote end.
  • Page 110: Imagroup Profile

    { shelf-1 trunk-module-2 0 } UP ima-8e1-trunk-daughter-card Note: If the NVRAM command is used to clear the NVRAM of the Stinger MRT, the t1e1-trunk-card-mode setting reverts to t1. IMAgroup profile The IMAgroup profile configures an inverse multiplexing over ATM (IMA) port. When you enter the command new imagroup, a new profile is created to establish all group-related IMA parameters.
  • Page 111 This parameter is used differently in the System profile ignore-lineup and in the Line profile. In the System profile, specifies whether the Stinger MRT unit ignores line status when determining whether calls are established. In the Line profile specifies whether the line status of a slot determines the Stinger call-control mechanism on a specified port.
  • Page 112 In the Line profile, specify one of the following values for this parameter: • system-defined —Sets the Stinger MRT to inherit the Ignore-Lineup value from the System profile. This is the default. • no —Sets the Stinger call-control mechanism to...
  • Page 113 Configuring T1 and E1 Trunk Modules IMAgroup profile Parameter Setting Specifies the minimum number of active transmission tx-min-num-links (Tx) links required for an ATM group to remain in operational state. Specify a number from 1 through 8. Specifies the minimum number of receiving links to be rx-min-num-links active in order for the IMA group to remain in the operational state.
  • Page 114: Imahw-Config Profile

    Configuring T1 and E1 Trunk Modules IMAHW-Config profile Parameter Setting Specifies whether to check or compare the expected frame far-end-check-frame- length length with the far-end frame length during group start up. Valid values are as follows: • Yes—Specifies that this check is enabled. •...
  • Page 115 Parameter Setting Assigns a name to a profile, interface, user, route, host, module, or name the Stinger MRT system itself. Specify a descriptive name with no embedded spaces. Identifies the physical address of an interface. physical-address The physical address has the format {shelf slot item}.
  • Page 116: Ima-Group-Stat Profile

    Stinger MRT unit is a single-shelf system, the shelf number is always 1. • slot is the number of the item’s expansion slot. The trunk module of the Stinger MRT is referred to as slot 18. 8-22 Stinger® MRT Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 117 9 to 12 by the TAOS operating system. For example, the first IMA group on a T1 module in a Stinger MRT has the following address: { 1 18 9 } Indicates the current operational state of the near-end IMA...
  • Page 118 Configuring T1 and E1 Trunk Modules IMA-Group-Stat profile Parameter Setting Indicates the value of the IMA frame length as received rx-frame-length from the remote IMA function. Valid values for this parameter are as follows: • 32 —IMA frame is 32 cells long. •...
  • Page 119 Configuring T1 and E1 Trunk Modules IMA-Group-Stat profile Parameter Setting Indicates the number of links that are configured to tx-num-config-links transmit in this IMA group. This parameter overwrites the value of the imaGroupNumRxActLinks attribute when the IMA group’s group-symmetry-mode parameter is set to symmetric-operation.
  • Page 120: Connection Profile

    Configuring T1 and E1 Trunk Modules Connection profile Parameter Setting Indicates the current state of the test pattern procedure. tpp-test-status Valid values are as follows: • Disabled—Test pattern procedure is currently disabled on this link. • Operating—Test pattern procedure is currently operating on this link.
  • Page 121 Configuring T1 and E1 Trunk Modules Connection profile auto-profile = yes ip-options = { yes yes 0.0.0.0/0 0.0.0.0/0 1 60 120 no 0 0.0.0.0 routing-off ""+ bridging-options = { 0 no } session-options = { "" "" no 120 no-idle 120 "" 0 disabled autobaud 784000 9280+ telco-options = { ans-and-orig no ft1 1 no no 56k-clear 0 ""...
  • Page 122 ATM-IMA—Specifies an ATM IMA link. Not currently used. Specifies the type of telephone number called-number- entered in the Connection profile. When the Stinger MRT dials an type outgoing call, the carrier uses the value of Called-Number-Type in a Connection profile to interpret the dialed phone number.
  • Page 123: Configuring T1 Or E1 Module Connections

    Setting Not currently used. Answer-Defaults subprofile containing mpp-options MultiLink Protocol Plus™ (MP+) encapsulation settings. Not used on the Stinger MRT. fr-options tcp-clear-options Not currently used. Subprofile with default setting for TCP Clear connections. Not currently used. Type(s) of calls enabled by the Connection answer-options profile—incoming calls, outgoing calls, or both.
  • Page 124: Typical Uni Configuration

    ADSL port 5, and a UNI port on DS1 interface 4 of a T1 or E1 trunk module. The T1 or E1 module is located in slot 18 of the Stinger MRT unit. The ds1-atm profile has a default nailed group number of 854, and the ADSL port has a nailed group number of 5.
  • Page 125 Configuring T1 and E1 Trunk Modules Configuring T1 or E1 module connections To configure the connection between the ADSL port and the UNI port of a T1 or E1 trunk module, the administrator in this example proceeds as follows: Verify the presence of the DS1 interfaces. admin>...
  • Page 126: Typical Ima Configuration

    9 is set up. The subscriber link has the nailed group number 9. Figure shows the type of linkage that the IMA configuration creates. Sample IMA configuration links IMA configuration Stinger MRT T1 or E1 Interfaces DSL lines group switch Note: An IMA group can consist of up to eight line interfaces (ds1-atm profiles).
  • Page 127 Configuring T1 and E1 Trunk Modules Configuring T1 or E1 module connections admin> set line-config nailed-group = 851 admin> set enabled = yes admin> write DS1-ATM/{ shelf-1 trunk-module-2 1 } written admin> read ds1-atm { 1 18 2} DS1-ATM/{ shelf-1 trunk-module-2 2 } read admin>...
  • Page 128: Typical Return To Uni Configuration From Ima

    Configuring T1 and E1 Trunk Modules Configuring T1 or E1 module connections Typical return to UNI configuration from IMA To return to a UNI configuration after an IMA configuration has been in use, you must take the following actions: • Disable or delete the IMA group.
  • Page 129: Considerations For Assigning A Nailed Group Number To A Ds1-Atm Profile

    Configuring T1 and E1 Trunk Modules Commands for checking T1 or E1 IMA performance DS1-ATM/{ shelf-1 trunk-module-2 3 } read admin> set enable = no admin> write admin> set enable = yes admin> write DS1-ATM/{ shelf-1 trunk-module-2 3 } written Considerations for assigning a nailed group number to a DS1-ATM profile When configuring a UNI port or an IMA group, consider the following:...
  • Page 130: Checking Line Status With The Imalines Command

    Checking group status with the IMAgroups command The imagroups command displays the status of IMA groups created on a T1 or E1 module in a Stinger MRT unit. This command has the following options: imagroups -[ a | d | f | u ]...
  • Page 131: Testing Connectivity With The Ima-Tpp Command

    2 links configured in IMA group ima3_4, all passed TPP test ! T1 and E1 module specifications Stinger MRT modules for T1 and E1 connections share common specifications and also have their own unique specifications. Stinger MRT T1 and E1 modules conform to certain ATM Forum requirements for IMA and to requirements of the ATM Forum and the ITU-T for ATM.
  • Page 132: Specifications Common To T1 And E1 Line Modules

    Configuring T1 and E1 Trunk Modules T1 and E1 module specifications Specifications common to T1 and E1 line modules Table 8-3 lists the specifications that are applicable to all Stinger MRT T1 and E1 modules. Table 8-3. T1 and E1 module common specifications Specification...
  • Page 133: Specifications Unique To T1 Line Modules

    Configuring T1 and E1 Trunk Modules T1 and E1 module specifications Table 8-3. T1 and E1 module common specifications (continued) Specification Description IMA compliance Compliant with ATM Forum IMA specifications v1.0 (AF-PHY-0086.000) and v1.1 (AF-PHY-0086.001) Maximum number of physical Eight lines per IMA group QoS types supported Constant bit rate (CBR), variable bit rate (VBR)-real...
  • Page 134: Specifications Unique To E1 Line Modules

    Configuring T1 and E1 Trunk Modules T1 and E1 module specifications Specifications unique to E1 line modules Table 8-5 lists specifications that apply only to E1 models. Table 8-5. E1-specific specifications Specification Description Line code High-density bipolar 3 (HDB3) Frame format ITU-T G.704 Line rate 2.048Mbps (±...
  • Page 135 Configuring T1 and E1 Trunk Modules T1 and E1 module specifications Table 8-6. IMA specifications (continued) Specification Description Optional Specification O-14 Supports inhibited, failed, fault, or misconnected report causes for unusable links. Optional Specification O-15 User can increase the minimum number of links in a group to keep it from entering an alarm (nonoperational) state if constituent links fail.
  • Page 136: Compliance With Atm Specifications

    Configuring T1 and E1 Trunk Modules T1 and E1 module specifications Table 8-6. IMA specifications (continued) Specification Description Optional Specifications O-32 and Supports the IMA MIB and SNMP-based O-33 management. Compliance with ATM specifications Table 8-7 details ATM specifications supported by the T1 and E1 modules. Table 8-7.
  • Page 137: Chapter 9 Configuring An Oc3-Atm Trunk Module

    OC3 line and any error conditions. Note: The TAOS software addresses the single trunk module slot of the Stinger MRT as slot 18. This is consistent with number of the second trunk module slot in larger Stinger models.
  • Page 138: Interpreting Oc3-Atm Status Lights

    Configuring an OC3-ATM Trunk Module Interpreting OC3-ATM status lights Caution: Bind excess cable lengths in a figure-eight pattern. Do not wind excess cable into circular coils. Note: Clean any fiber optic cables prior to connecting them. To connect the cables to an OC3-ATM trunk module, align the small rectangular key on the head of the cable with the slot in the trunk module connector and carefully insert the head of each cable into the proper connector on the trunk module, as shown in Figure 9-1.
  • Page 139: Configuring An Oc3-Atm Trunk Module

    Configuring an OC3-ATM Trunk Module Configuring an OC3-ATM trunk module Configuring an OC3-ATM trunk module Each OC3-ATM trunk module supports two 155.52Mbps-interfaces, and each OC3-ATM interface connects to one ATM switch. The Stinger unit creates an OC3-ATM profile for each OC3 interface detected in the system. The OC3-ATM profiles provide an interface to the physical ATM framer associated with each interface, which supports the standard Universal Test and Operations Interface for ATM (UTOPIA).
  • Page 140 Configuring an OC3-ATM Trunk Module Configuring an OC3-ATM trunk module Parameter Setting Line-Config: Nailed-Group Nailed-group number for the OC3-ATM physical interface. A Connection or RADIUS profile specifies this number to make use of the interface. Each interface is assigned a unique default number, so you do not need to modify this parameter.
  • Page 141: Displaying Oc3-Atm Status And Nailed Groups

    Disable them only if the far-end switch requires it. Call control Using the call-control procedures, you can configure the Stinger MRT to allow connections to be established even when the line is not fully operational. You can configure the unit to use these procedures system-wide or on a per-port basis on the DS3-ATM and OC3-ATM trunk modules and on the ADSL lines.
  • Page 142: Example Of Oc3-Atm Configuration

    OC3-ATM/{ shelf-1 trunk-module-2 2 } written Checking OC3-ATM trunk interface status The Stinger MRT unit creates an OC3-ATM-Stat profile for each of its OC3 interfaces. The profiles provide information about the state of the physical interfaces, error counters, and ATM framer status information.
  • Page 143 Physical-Address Physical location of the OC3-ATM line within the Stinger MRT system. Note: Two OC3-ATM modules appear when an OC3-ATM trunk module is installed in the Stinger MRT. The profile for the module indicated as is for the built-in trunk-module-1 STS-3 interfaces on the chassis.
  • Page 144 Configuring an OC3-ATM Trunk Module Checking OC3-ATM trunk interface status Parameter Setting State of the redundancy function. The sparing-none Sparing-State value indicates that redundancy is not enabled. If redundancy is enabled and the current port is the primary trunk port, the value can be primary-active or primary-inactive.
  • Page 145: Monitoring Errors And Performance Of The Sonet Payload

    Configuring an OC3-ATM Trunk Module Checking OC3-ATM trunk interface status Parameter Setting RACP-CHCS-Error-Count Number of Receive ATM Cell Processor (RACP) correctable header check sequence (CHCS) errors. The RACP delineates ATM cells and filters cells on the basis of their idle or unassigned status or HCS errors.
  • Page 146: Performance-Monitoring And Interval-Performance-Monitoring Subprofiles

    A line is one or more sections. A path is an end-to-end circuit. SONET performance and error counters monitor the following events on a Stinger MRT OC3-ATM trunk interface for SONET sections, lines, and paths: •...
  • Page 147 Configuring an OC3-ATM Trunk Module Checking OC3-ATM trunk interface status sonet-far-end-path-errored-seconds = 0 sonet-far-end-path-severely-errored-seconds = 0 sonet-far-end-path-coding-violations = 0 sonet-far-end-path-unavailable-seconds = 0 [in OC3-ATM-STAT/{ shelf-1 trunk-module-2 1 }:interval-performance-monitoring[1]] sonet-section-errored-seconds = 0 sonet-section-severely-errored-seconds = 0 sonet-section-severely-errored-framing-seconds = 0 sonet-section-coding-violations = 0 sonet-line-errored-seconds = 0 sonet-line-severely-errored-seconds = 0 sonet-line-coding-violations = 0...
  • Page 148: Oc3-Atm Trunk Module Specifications

    Configuring an OC3-ATM Trunk Module OC3-ATM trunk module specifications Parameter Indicates SONET-Far-End-Line-Unavailable-Seconds Number of unavailable seconds at the line layer. SONET-Path-Errored-Seconds Number of errored seconds at the path layer. SONET-Path-Severely-Errored-Seconds Number of severely errored seconds at the path layer. SONET-Path-Coding-Violations Number of bit-interleaved parity errors at the path layer.
  • Page 149 Configuring an OC3-ATM Trunk Module OC3-ATM trunk module specifications Table 9-3. OC3-ATM module specifications (continued) Category Specifications -40 ° F to 149 ° F (-40 ° C to 65 ° C). Temperature range Operating humidity 0% to 90%, noncondensing. Agency approvals Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications: FCC Part 15 Class A, and CISPR Class A.
  • Page 150: Cable Specifications

    Configuring an OC3-ATM Trunk Module OC3-ATM trunk module specifications Cable specifications Table 9-4 provides cable specifications. Table 9-4. OC3-ATM cable specifications Interface type dc resistance Nominal Nominal Shield Maximum impedance capacitance length G.703—75-ohm 49.2 ohms per 75 ohms 66.7 picofarads 120m kilometer per meter...
  • Page 151: Chapter 10 Configuring A Ds3-Atm Trunk Module

    DS3 line and any error conditions. Note: The TAOS software addresses the single trunk module slot of the Stinger MRT as slot 18. This is consistent with number of the second trunk module slot in larger Stinger models.
  • Page 152: Interpreting Ds3-Atm Status Lights

    Configuring a DS3-ATM Trunk Module Interpreting DS3-ATM status lights To configure a DS3-ATM connection, connect the receive and transmit cables to the trunk module as shown in Figure 10-1. Figure 10-1. Connecting a DS3-ATM trunk module ALARM PORT PORT ALARM PORT PORT Inform your service provider that the equipment is connected, so the provider can activate the...
  • Page 153: Configuring A Ds3-Atm Trunk Module

    Configuring a DS3-ATM Trunk Module Configuring a DS3-ATM trunk module Table 10-1 explains the DS3-ATM trunk module status lights. Table 10-1. DS3-ATM trunk module status lights Light Color Status Yellow Out of DS3 Frame. ON indicates a loss of framing on the DS3 signal.
  • Page 154 Configuring a DS3-ATM Trunk Module Configuring a DS3-ATM trunk module vpi-vci-range = vpi-0-255-vci-32-8191 vc-switching-vpi = [ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ] clock-source = not-eligible clock-priority = middle-priority cell-payload-scramble = yes status-change-trap-enable = no Parameter Setting...
  • Page 155: Displaying Ds3-Atm Port Status And Nailed Groups

    (frame-locked) nor synchronizing to an incoming clock (loop-timed). Loop-timed The Stinger MRT unit obtains the clock signal from the other side of the link. Frame-locked The Stinger MRT unit provides the clock signal.
  • Page 156: Call Control

    Call control Call control Using the call-control procedures, you can configure the Stinger MRT to allow connections to be established even when the line is not fully operational. You can configure the unit to use these procedures system-wide or on a per-port basis on the DS3-ATM, and OC3-ATM trunk modules and on the ADSL lines.
  • Page 157: Checking Ds3-Atm Trunk Interface Status

    Checking DS3-ATM trunk interface status Checking DS3-ATM trunk interface status The Stinger MRT unit creates a DS3-ATM-Stat profile for each of its DS3-ATM interfaces. The profiles provide information about the state of the physical interfaces, error counters, and other status information. The error counters in the DS3-ATM-Stat profile are cleared when the DS3 physical interface becomes active (synchronized).
  • Page 158: Traffic Aggregation With The Ds3-Atm Module

    The ports of the DS3-ATM trunk module can be used to aggregate the traffic of several Stinger MRT units. DS3 traffic passes into and out from the ATM switch through only one unit. Figure 10-3 shows this type of connection.
  • Page 159: Ds3-Atm Traffic Aggregation Connection

    Aggregation failure protection with the DS3-ATM bypass feature The bypass feature of the DS3-ATM trunk module for the Stinger MRT unit allows traffic from one unit to pass through (bypass) the DS3-ATM module in a second Stinger MRT.
  • Page 160: Ds3-Atm Trunk Module Specifications

    Configuring a DS3-ATM Trunk Module DS3-ATM trunk module specifications DS3-ATM trunk module specifications The two-port DS3-ATM trunk module provides two active and two standby trunk connections at data rates of 44.736 Mbps at each port. You can configure each port as one of the following: •...
  • Page 161 Configuring a DS3-ATM Trunk Module DS3-ATM trunk module specifications Table 10-2. DS3-ATM trunk module specifications (continued) Category Specification Physical interfaces Two ATM UNI 3.0/3.1 cell-bearing DS3 ports supporting C-bit/M-framing, PLCP according to TR-TSY-000773, and direct cell mapping according to G.804. BNC connector according to ANSI T1.404.
  • Page 163: Appendix A Stinger Mrt Intended Use

    User line interfaces Users can connect to the Stinger MRT over ADSL lines. Internal splitters also allow lines from a POTS switch to be connected to the unit. Both the user ADSL lines and the lines to the POTS switch connect to the Stinger with USOC RJ-21X 50-pin telephone company connectors.
  • Page 164: Administrative Interfaces

    Stinger MRT Intended Use Administrative interfaces Administrative interfaces The Stinger MRT is equipped with the following interfaces for configuration and administration. For an explanation of basic configuration options, see Chapter 6, “Configuring Administrative Access, System Timing, and Startup Settings.” •...
  • Page 165: Console Port And Cable Pinouts

    Cables and Connectors CONSOLE port and cable pinouts......... B-1 Alarm connector pinouts .
  • Page 166: Table B-2 Alarm Input Pinouts

    These relays can be connected to remote alarms or monitoring devices to report the status of the Stinger MRT. The ALARM RELAY connector also provides access to four status relays within the unit that have the ability to monitor the alarm status of up to four remote devices.
  • Page 167: Sts-3 Connector Specifications

    IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.14 with Ethernet 2 (Ethernet/DIX) framing. The unit provides a single Ethernet interface, labeled ETNERNET 10BT, that supports a 10BaseT unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable with an RJ-45 connector. The Ethernet address used to identify the Ethernet interface resides in the Stinger MRT unit’s motherboard. STS-3 connector specifications Connection from the STS-3 connector on one Stinger MRT unit to an STS-3 connector on another unit requires a Category 5 crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.
  • Page 168: 50-Pin Telephone Company Connector Cable Specifications

    DSL connections to individual subscriber lines use the two 50-pin connectors on the lower left side of the Stinger MRT chassis, labeled LINE 1-24 and LINE 25-48. Table B-5 and Table B-6 provide the cable pinouts for the LINE connectors on the Stinger MRT chassis.
  • Page 169: Table B-6 Cable Pinouts For The Line 25-48 Connector

    Cables and Connectors 50-pin telephone company connector cable specifications Table B-5. Cable pinouts for the LINE 1-24 connector (continued) Signal Color code Signal Color code Line 3 ring Green/white Line 3 tip White/green Line 4 ring Brown/white Line 4 tip White/brown Line 5 ring Slate/white...
  • Page 170 Cables and Connectors 50-pin telephone company connector cable specifications Table B-6. Cable pinouts for the LINE 25-48 connector (continued) Signal Color code Signal Color code Line 26 ring Orange/white Line 26 tip White/orange Line 27 ring Green/white Line 27 tip White/green Line 28 ring Brown/white...
  • Page 171: Pinouts For Pots Connections To A Voice Switch

    Voice connections to a POTS switch use the two 50-pin connectors on the lower right side of the Stinger MRT chassis, labeled POTS 1-24 and POTS 25-48. Table B-7 and Table B-8 provide the cable pinouts for the POTS connectors on the Stinger MRT chassis.
  • Page 172: Table B-8 Cable Pinouts For The Pots 25-48 Connector

    Cables and Connectors 50-pin telephone company connector cable specifications Table B-7. Cable pinouts for the POTS 1-24 connector (continued) Signal Color code Signal Color code POTS 24 ring Brown/violet POTS 24 tip Violet/brown Table B-8. Cable pinouts for the POTS 25-48 connector Signal Color code Signal...
  • Page 173: T1 And E1 Connector And Cable Specifications

    Violet/brown T1 and E1 connector and cable specifications T1 and E1 connectors on a Stinger MRT have RJ-48 female connectors that accept RJ-48 male plugs. Several type of T1 and E1 cables and connectors can connect the unit to WAN hardware.
  • Page 174: T1 Or E1 Crossover Cable: Rj-48C/Rj-48C

    Cables and Connectors T1 and E1 connector and cable specifications T1 or E1 crossover cable: RJ-48C/RJ-48C Install the RJ-48C/RJ-48C cable when the WAN transmits on pins 5 and 4 and receives on pins 2 and 1. Figure B-2 and Table B-10 show the pinouts. Figure B-2.
  • Page 175: T1 Or E1 Straight-Through Cable: Rj-48C/Rj-48C

    Cables and Connectors T1 and E1 connector and cable specifications T1 or E1 straight-through cable: RJ-48C/RJ-48C Before installing the RJ-48C/RJ-48C straight-through cable, verify that the WAN transmits on pins 2 and 1 and receives on pins 5 and 4. Figure B-3 and Table B-11 show the pinouts. Figure B-3.
  • Page 176: T1 Or E1 Straight-Through Cable: Rj-48C

    Cables and Connectors T1 and E1 connector and cable specifications T1 or E1 straight-through cable: RJ-48C/DB-15 Before installing the RJ-48C/DB-15 straight-through cable, verify that the WAN transmits on pins 3 and 11 and receives on pins 1 and 9. Figure B-4 and Table B-12 shows the pinouts. Figure B-4.
  • Page 177: T1 Or E1 Crossover Cable: Rj-48C

    Cables and Connectors T1 and E1 connector and cable specifications T1 or E1 crossover cable: RJ-48C/DB-15 Before installing the RJ-48C/DB-15 cable, verify that the WAN transmits on pins 1 and 9 and receives on pins 3 and 11. Figure B-5 and Table B-13 show the pinouts. Figure B-5.
  • Page 178: T1 Or E1 Straight-Through Cable: Rj-48C/Bantam

    Cables and Connectors T1 and E1 connector and cable specifications T1 or E1 straight-through cable: RJ-48C/Bantam The WAN side of the RJ-48C/Bantam straight-through cable connects to dual bantam jacks. Figure B-6 and Table B-14 show the pinouts. Figure B-6. RJ-48C/Bantam straight-through cable TIP 1 RECEIVE RING 1 RECEIVE 5 TRANSMIT...
  • Page 179: T1 Or E1 Rj-48C-Loopback Plug

    Cables and Connectors T1 and E1 connector and cable specifications T1 or E1 RJ-48C-Loopback plug The RJ-48C-Loopback plug loops the transmit signal back to the Stinger MRT. Table B-15 shows the pinouts. Table B-15.RJ-48C-Loopback plug specifications Pair # Signal Male RJ-48C...
  • Page 181: Appendix C Safety-Related Electrical, Physical, And Environmental Information

    (EMI) class. Electronic and electrical specifications The Stinger MRT is nominally powered from a -48Vdc source. This source is wired to a power filter on the left side at the front of the chassis. Caution: The -48Vdc power source must include a double pole circuit breaker to provide a method of disconnecting the unit from power, as required by national and international safety standards UL 1950 and IEC/EN60950.
  • Page 182: Usoc Jack And Code Information

    Bellcore GR-1089-CORE, classified A2 USOC jack and code information Stinger MRT equipment complies with Part 68 of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and uses the universal service order code (USOC) jack type and code shown in Table C-2. For information about FCC Part 68, see the Edge Access and Broadband Access Networks Safety and Compliance Guide.
  • Page 183: Adsl Line Ringer Equivalence Number (Ren

    The Stinger MRT product belongs to EMI class A. Minimum ground wire size The DSL lines coming into the Stinger MRT can be subject to lightning surges. These must be discharged to ground through an adequate ground wire. An adequate ground wire presents a resistance of approximately 0.02 ohms to a surge of 500 amps.
  • Page 184: Physical Specifications

    18 pounds (8.16kg) maximum * The depth measurement does not include calculations for cable spacing. Site specifications Stinger MRT units require a particular operating environment and minimum clearance for proper operation. Operating environment Table C-5 describes the environmental requirements for selecting an installation site for the Stinger MRT hardware.
  • Page 185: Space Requirements

    Requirement Storage altitude -1,000 feet to +30,000 feet (-305m to 9150m) Space requirements The Stinger MRT hardware requires the following minimum clearances for the chassis: • 6 inches (15.2cm) at the front panel for cable routing • 10.5 inches (26.7cm) at the front panel for module replacement •...
  • Page 187: Index

    STM-1 electrical 9-14 alarm monitoring cables monitoring the Stinger MRT 3-11 50-pin POTS line Stinger MRT monitoring other devices 3-11 50-pin subscriber line alarm relays, connecting connecting to monitor the Stinger MRT 3-11 CONSOLE port diagnostic port...
  • Page 188 Index BITS 6-18 configuring, example of 10-6 connecting inputs and outputs 3-10 settings 10-4 modes DS3-ATM trunk module 10-1 trunk module 6-20 checking trunk ports 6-20 checking status 10-7 command help clock source 6-18 clock source settings 6-20 command-line interface, introduced connecting 10-1 commands...
  • Page 189 Index Line-Config profile ADSL-DMT lines DS3-ATM lines 10-4 ground wire size OC3-ATM lines Group display T1 or E1 lines loopback, plugs for B-15 hardware, verifying configuration humidity requirement MAJOR alarm light management features types of connections supported 3-10 management PVC IMA mode overview 6-13...
  • Page 190 RADIUS support operating environment RAI light 10-3 operating status rate-adaptive mode automatic operational overview operator-controlled overview of Stinger MRT restart, storing configuration for 6-22 passwords security changing defaults changing admin password Telnet changing default logins performance monitoring, SONET payload...
  • Page 191 Ethernet configuration specification 8-38 slot 1, ADSL interfaces status lights slot 17, STS-3 interfaces slot 8, control module T1/PRI Stinger MRT conventions cable specifications T1/PRI crossover cable RJ48C/DA B-13 RJ48C/RJ48C B-10 T1/PRI straight-through cable WAN interfaces supported RJ48C/bantam...

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