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Intraplex® NetXpress™
IP Multiplexer
NetXpress™ IP Multiplexer (3RU)
NIM-1 Network Interface Module
MIU-201 Module Interface Unit
MIU-202 Module Interface Unit
Version 3.05

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual Intraplex® NetXpress™ IP Multiplexer NetXpress™ IP Multiplexer (3RU) NIM-1 Network Interface Module MIU-201 Module Interface Unit MIU-202 Module Interface Unit Version 3.05...
  • Page 3 ©2014 GatesAir, Inc. . Proprietary and Confidential. GatesAir considers this document and its contents to be proprietary and confidential. Except for making a reasonable number of copies for your own internal use, you may not reproduce this publication, or any part thereof, in any form, by any method, for any purpose, or in any language other than English without the written consent of GatesAir.
  • Page 4 Version* Date Revisions Made Editor 3.05 11/27/12 Updated all figures of rear panel with correct power supplies. 3.04* 2/21/12 Corrected Table 3-6 Pin 1 and 2 assignments for T1/E1 ports. Various other corrections 3.03* 7/15/11 Updated Quick Start Guide with various interface naming changes, Updated TDM bus information, added automated TDM bus mapping, IGMP auto recovery, and WAN port mirror to New Feature section, updated Software Download procedure, and clarified SNMP Traps Use for Fault...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    2.2.10 Packet Jitter Compensation ..............2-8 2.2.11 Packet /Stream Information Calculation ..........2-8 2.2.12 Stream Statistics ..................2-9 2.3 System Security ................2-9 2.3.1 NetXpress Logon .................. 2-10 2.3.2 Management Protocols on an Interface ........... 2-10 2.3.3 IP Access List Use ................2-10 GatesAir, Inc. Intraplex Products...
  • Page 6 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Table of Contents Version 3.05 2.3.4 SNMP Communities ................2-10 2.4 NetXpress QoS ................2-10 2.4.1 COS Levels for Stream Data ..............2-11 2.4.2 TOS Byte Marking for Outbound Stream Packets ........2-11 2.4.3 User-defined TOS Byte Setting for Outbound SNMP and HTTP Packets ..2-11 2.5 NetXpress Internal TDM Busses ............
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 3.9 Power Supplies Installation ..............3-7 3.10 Wiring and External Connections ............3-8 3.10.1 Power Connections ................3-8 3.10.2 Alarms ....................3-10 3.10.3 MIU-201 Connections and Wiring ............3-11 3.10.4 MIU-202 Connections and Wiring ............3-14 3.11 Unit Powering ................
  • Page 8 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Table of Contents Version 3.05 Figures Figure 1-1 MIU-201 Module Interface Unit Panel ............1-4 Figure 1-2 NetXpress System Status Indicators ............1-5 Figure 1-3 Front View of the NetXpress Shelf without Cover ........1-5 Figure 1-4 Rear View of the NetXpress Shelf – AC or AC/DC Powered ......1-5 Figure 1-5 Multi-shelf NetXpress System Network .............1-6...
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Figure 4-23 Alarm Definitions Page ................. 4-20 Figure 4-24 Alarm Definition Edit Page ..............4-21 Figure 4-25 Alarm History Page ................4-21 Figure 4-26 Remote Log Server Page ..............4-22 Figure 4-27 System Log Files Page ................4-22 Figure 4-28 General Setup Page ................
  • Page 10 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Table of Contents Version 3.05 Figure 4-76 IGMP Statistics Page ................4-71 Figure 4-77 IP Statistics Page ................. 4-72 Figure 4-78 Accounts Configuration Pages ............... 4-73 Figure 4-79 Ping Utility Page .................. 4-74 Figure 4-80 Standard Power Supply Page..............4-74 Figure 4-81 200W-AC Power Supply Configuration Page ..........

  • Page 11: Section 1 - Introduction

    No header here Section 1 – Introduction GatesAir Intraplex NetXpress IP multiplexer represents the next generation in IP transport systems. This robust multiplexing server provides efficient transport and managed control of real time payloads (voice, audio, video, and data) over IP networks. The system’s capabilities enable your organization to leverage existing LANs and WANs, public packet switched networks, corporate intranets, and the Internet.

  • Page 12: Applications

    Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 1—Introduction Version 3.05 1.2 Applications The NetXpress IP multiplexing solution includes these applications: ● Broadcast Audio Distribution: Contribution and Distribution networks, Studio-to-Transmitter (STL) and Transmitter-to-Studio (TSL) links, Inter-studio communications, production feeds, and transport backup. ● Private and Enterprise Networks: Audio and video program distribution, data link overlays, and consolidation of real-time and packet network facilities.

  • Page 13: Tdm Channel Modules

    Each slot can access two of the four busses. Slots 1 through 6 can access TDM1A and TDM1B. Slots 7 through 12 can access TDM2A and TDM2B. The NetXpress system supports existing channel modules used in GatesAir Intraplex Access Server models (ACS-160 series and ACS-260 series, as well as STL Plus and AudioLink Plus).

  • Page 14: Module Adapters

    Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 1—Introduction Version 3.05 encapsulation, LAN and WAN traffic control through 10/100 BaseT Ports, and timing control for external stream traffic and system synchronization. 1.5.5 Module Adapters In addition to supporting TDM channel modules, the NetXpress system supports existing module adapters (that is, module adapters used with Intraplex Access Server models ACS-160 and ACS-260 Series).

  • Page 15: Power Supplies

    1—Introduction Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 1.5.8 Power Supplies The NetXpress chassis can accommodate slot-mounted, single or dual redundant power supplies. The chassis has both DC source and universal AC source power supplies. 1.5.9 Indicator Lights Four visible system status indicator lights are located on the front of each power supply module.

  • Page 16: Netxpress Software

    Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 1—Introduction Version 3.05 1.6 NetXpress Software You can control all the functions of your NetXpress unit and access network statistics and system status through the NetXpress Home page. You can choose to run simultaneous software windows, each connected to a different NetXpress system in the network (Figure 1-5).

  • Page 17: Section 2 - Functional Design

    This section of the manual describes the intent of IP multiplexing and day-to-day operations of the Intraplex NetXpress IP multiplexer system. It also describes how to use the IP multiplexer to configure real-time payload transport of voice, audio, video, and data over existing IP networks.

  • Page 18: Wan And Lan Port Auto-Negotiation

    Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 2—Functional Design Version 3.05 page (Section 4.4.4.2 IP Routing Table) or via direct SNMP access of the proprietary route management MIB (Management Information Base). 2.1.4 WAN and LAN Port Auto-negotiation Auto-negotiation is a mechanism to accommodate multi-speed Ethernet network devices. It occurs when a physical connection is made between a NetXpress Ethernet port and an Ethernet port on a network switch or router.

  • Page 19: Igmp Multicast

    2—Functional Design Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 2.1.6.2 Disable WAN Link Redundancy If you are going to disable WAN link redundancy, you must clear the Use LAN as Redundant WAN Link check box on the WAN Interface Configuration screen (Section 4.4.4.1 – Network Interface Configuration) and Trunking must be disabled on the switch ports.

  • Page 20: Protocol Stack For Tdm-Based Streams

    Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 2—Functional Design Version 3.05 configuration, allowing multiple locations to receive the same program audio signal without the need for tandem decoding and re-encoding at each receive site. In order to achieve this, you must set all the receive modules to the same time slots as the transmit module.

  • Page 21: Multicast Group Addressing

    2—Functional Design Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 configured in the corresponding T1 or E1 system mode. (Section 2.6 – NetXpress Internal TDM Busses and 4.4.5.1 – Stream Creation gives more information.) 2.2.4 Multicast Group Addressing The NetXpress system supports the use of multicast for stream transmission and supports the creation of up to 32 transmit, receive, or a combination of transmit and receive streams.

  • Page 22: Igmp Auto Recovery

    Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 2—Functional Design Version 3.05 Audio/ Voice card 1 Audio/ Voice card 2 WAN IP Media Network Switch Audio/ Voice card 3 Incoming Audio/ Media and Voice Signaling card N Stream Network Figure 2-2. Media Switching on Incoming Media Stream...

  • Page 23: Telephony

    2—Functional Design Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 ● If a router IGMP general query has not been received for more than two minutes – This condition assumes that the default query interval on the router is set to one minute. The router allows three query responses to be missed before the groups are purged.

  • Page 24: Packet Jitter Compensation

    Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 2—Functional Design Version 3.05 Another factor in determining the overhead associated with a stream is the number of time slots from each TDM frame that get placed in the packet. As the number of time slots from each frame increases, the stream overhead decreases because the ratio of overhead data to program data decreases.

  • Page 25: Stream Statistics

    2—Functional Design Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Table 2-1. NetXpress Stream User and Computed Parameters User Parameter Value Description Number of TDM Number of TDM channels to transport in a stream Channels TDM Frames per Payload Number of TDM frames per payload (packet)

  • Page 26: Netxpress Logon

    Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 2—Functional Design Version 3.05 2.3.1 NetXpress Logon When you launch the Web server interface application in the NetXpress system, the system immediately displays the logon screen (Figure 2-4). You must type the proper user name and password to gain access to the NetXpress Web interface.

  • Page 27: Cos Levels For Stream Data

    2—Functional Design Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 2.4.1 COS Levels for Stream Data The class of service level for a stream is established when the stream is created. The NetXpress system offers four COS levels (high, normal, medium, low) for stream data (Section 4.4.5.1 – Stream Creation).

  • Page 28: Table 2-2 Netxpress-Supported Tdm Channel Modules With Nominal Power

    Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 2—Functional Design Version 3.05 Table 2-2. NetXpress-supported TDM Channel Modules with Nominal Power Nominal Nominal Nominal Power Power Power Module (watts) Module (watts) Module (watts) PT-150A PT-D150 DA-191A PT-150B PR-D150 DA-191B PT-150C PT-D350 DA-91A PR-150A PR-D350...

  • Page 29: Tdm Channel Loopbacks

    2—Functional Design Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 2.5.2 TDM Channel Loopbacks Figure 2-5 shows the normal/default of No Loopback and the three Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) channel loopback scenarios for channel cards and TDM busses: internal, external, and both.

  • Page 30: System Timing

    Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 2—Functional Design Version 3.05 interface to enable NTP in the NIM Configuration – General Setup screen and provide the IP address of the SNTP server (Section 4.4.3.1 – General Setup). The NetXpress system maintains the time and date in a battery-backed time-of-day clock on the NIM-1 module.

  • Page 31: Netxpress Timing Scenarios

    2—Functional Design Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 from nearby transmitters on the same frequency have created serious reception problems where they overlap. The SynchroCast system, originally developed for use in land mobile radio systems, makes simulcasting possible in FM broadcast as well. The SynchroCast system can provide dramatically increased station coverage while reducing or eliminating unwanted artifacts at the listener’s receiver.

  • Page 32: Figure 2-7 Point-To-Point Timing Synchronization

    Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 2—Functional Design Version 3.05 In simple point-to-point systems, it is common to use a combination of internal and stream timing. Figure 2-7 shows the unit at site A is set to Internal Timing, utilizing its local internal oscillator. The unit at Site B derives timing from the audio stream transmitted from site A to site B.

  • Page 33: Figure 2-9 Streams With Different Synchronization Sources

    2—Functional Design Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 STREAM TIMING NetXpress INTERNAL INTERNAL TIMING TIMING NetXpress NetXpress Site D cannot process both incoming streams because they have different timing sources. NetXpress Figure 2-9. Streams with Different Synchronization Sources There are two possible solutions to this situation.

  • Page 34: Figure 2-11 Timing With Off-Air Monitor Streams

    Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 2—Functional Design Version 3.05 2.7.2.1 Backup Timing In networks that generate revenue-critical programming, it may be prudent to design backup timing scenarios. Each NetXpress unit can be programmed to switch to an alternative timing source in the case of primary timing signal loss.

  • Page 35: Netxpress System And Fec

    2—Functional Design Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 2.8 NetXpress System and FEC The NetXpress system maintains uninterrupted audio transport by supporting Forward Error Correction (FEC). Specifically, the NetXpress system supports RFC 2733 framework. Basically, forward error correction is an error control process in data transmission where the source (transmitter) sends redundant data and the destination (receiver) accepts only the data that contains no apparent errors.

  • Page 36: Voice Signaling

    Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 2—Functional Design Version 3.05 and it supports AC 200W and DC 150W power supplies. NetXpress also offers support for the NX- PS48-DC 48 volt DC-DC converter and the NX-PS24-DC 24 volt DC-DC converter power supplies. Section 3.9 – Power Supply Installation and 4.4.9 – View Power Supply Information give more information on NetXpress power supplies.

  • Page 37: Software Download

    2—Functional Design Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Section 4.3 – Network Interface Module (NIM) Redundancy, Section 4.4.3.11 – Redundancy Configuration, and Section 4.4.10 – Configure Primary/Secondary Network Interface Module (NIM) give more details on configuring and operating a primary and secondary NIM (such as NIM redundancy).

  • Page 38: Fault Detection And Reporting

    Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 2—Functional Design Version 3.05 the new NIM-1 module. It can also be backed up easily to the server using the same process, only in reverse order. Restored configuration takes effect when the NIM-1 is rebooted. Restoring configuration for a redundant NIM system follows a similar process.

  • Page 39: Section 3 - Installation, Wiring, And Setup

    No header here Section 3 – Installation, Wiring, and Setup This section of the manual describes installation procedures and guidelines for the Intraplex NetXpress IP multiplexer and covers these topics: ● Tools and cable requirements ● NetXpress equipment unpacking and installation ●...

  • Page 40: Netxpress Shelf Installation

    Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 3—Installation and Wiring Version 3.05 Warning! Follow your company’s rules regarding AC powered equipment installation. If there is a conflict between any procedure in this document and your company's safety rules, your company’s safety rules must take priority.

  • Page 41: Figure 3-2 Netxpress Nim-1 Module And Indicator Lights

    3—Installation and Wiring Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 LINK TX/RX 100MB LINK TX/RX 100MB LINK TX/RX 100MB LPBK NIM-1 Front Board View MGMT T1/E1 ACTIVE STATUS Figure 3-2. NetXpress NIM-1 Module and Indicator Lights NIM-1 Top Board View DIP: DIP switches used to set default IP configuration and user configuration.

  • Page 42: Secondary Nim-1 Installation

    Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 3—Installation and Wiring Version 3.05 Notes: When the NIM is inserted into the NetXpress chassis, pushing the dipswitches inward (towards the backplane) changes the state from OFF to ON. Pushing the dipswitches outward (towards the connector tab) changes the state from ON to OFF.

  • Page 43: Tdm Channel Module And Channel Access Module Installation

    13, 14, 15, and 16. You could use slot 15 for a redundant NIM-1 instead of a CAM. (The Intraplex NetXpress AVC-1 Installation and Operation manual gives more information on video modules.) Note: When installing any channel module, you must first install the module adapter.

  • Page 44: Channel Module Insertion

    Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 3—Installation and Wiring Version 3.05 Table 3-2. SCB Switch Settings for TDM Channel Modules SCB Switch Setting* Card Address 0 = OFF, 1 = ON Note: Remove a module from the shelf when changing the SCB address.

  • Page 45: Power Supplies Installation

    3—Installation and Wiring Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 3.9 Power Supply Installation The standard (main) power supply for the NetXpress IP Multiplexer is an 80-watt universal AC powered supply. An optional (redundant) 200-watt universal AC powered supply is available for applications with higher power requirements. Also, 150-watt DC Power supplies are available with -24 volts and input voltage of -48 VDC.

  • Page 46: Wiring And External Connections

    Figure 3-7 shows the rear panel connectors for the Intraplex NetXpress equipment shelf with AC power only. The AC line input for the main power supply is located to the left, closest to the edge of the NetXpress chassis.

  • Page 47: Figure 3-8 Rear Panel Of Netxpress Shelf

    DC power sources. Figure 3-8 shows the rear panel connectors for the Intraplex NetXpress equipment shelf with AC and DC power capability. Table 3-4 describes the terminals on the DC power input barrier strip.

  • Page 48: Alarms

    Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 3—Installation and Wiring Version 3.05 4. If you have dual power supplies for redundancy, repeat the process for +BAT A and then –BAT A. Figure 3-9 shows single DC supply connections and Figure 3-10 shows DC connection operation with dual source power setup.

  • Page 49: Connections And Wiring

    3—Installation and Wiring Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Figure 3-11. DC Power & Alarm Connectors Table 3-4. Power and Alarm Connectors Terminal Description +BAT A This terminal and -BAT A serve as DC power input connections for a DC supply installed as the primary or main supply.

  • Page 50: Figure 3-12 Netxpress Miu-201

    Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 3—Installation and Wiring Version 3.05 ● Contact closures. ● Serial craft port. 3.10.3.1 MGMT Port The MGMT port on the MIU-201 module (Figure 3-12) is an 8-pin RJ48 modular socket primarily used for management access to the NIM-1 module. Use a standard Category 5 or better twisted-pair cable to connect MGMT to an Ethernet switch.

  • Page 51: Table 3-5 Pin Assignments For The Lan/Wan/Mgmt Ports

    3—Installation and Wiring Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Table 3-5. Pin Assignments for the LAN/WAN/MGMT Ports Connector Description Transmit (+) Transmit (-) Receive (+) Not used Not used Receive (-) Not used Not used 3.10.3.3 LAN Port The LAN port on the MIU-201 is an 8-pin RJ48 modular 10/100BASE-T (10 or 100 Mbps) Ethernet port.

  • Page 52: Connections And Wiring

    Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 3—Installation and Wiring Version 3.05 3.10.3.6 Timing Ports The MIU-201 also includes separate 6-pin RJ-11 ports for timing input and timing output. The timing input is a balanced RS-422/RS-485 signal for both the Timing In and the Timing Out. The Timing Out connector supplies an external T1 (1.544Mbps) or E1 (2.048Mbps) timing source to synchronize other...
  • Page 53 3—Installation and Wiring Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 3. If the shelf is DC powered, turn on the DC input power at the fused power distribution panel. 4. Verify that all four system indicators turn on for each installed power supply. The MAJOR (red) light stays on until the NIM is fully operational.
  • Page 54 No header here This page is left blank intentionally. 3-16 GatesAir, Inc. Intraplex Products...

  • Page 55: Section 4 - System Configuration And Operation

    To obtain the software and boot ROM download process in the latest version’s release notes, perform these steps: 1. Go to http://www.gatesair.com. 2. Click Services and Support | Customer Support Portal. 3. At Customer Login, enter your User ID and Password.

  • Page 56: Netxpress Configuration Procedures

    Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 4.2 NetXpress Configuration Procedures After you confirm your equipment order and make any needed installations (Section 3.3 – Intraplex NetXpress Equipment Unpacking and Installation) perform these configuration procedures. 4.2.1 Connect and Log On to Access NetXpress Home Page 1.

  • Page 57: Perform General Setup

    4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 4.2.2.2 System Mode: In this configuration the two electrical interfaces (“T1-E1 A” and “T1-E1 B”) communicate using T1 line coding, formats and date rates (1.544Mbps) and all four of the NetXpress busses (TDM1A, TDM1B, TDM2A and TDM2B) run at 1.544Mbps.

  • Page 58: Figure 4-3 Ip Routing Table | Create A New Route Page

    Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 Figure 4-3. IP Routing Table | Create a New Route Page 3. Type the IP Destination. 4. Type the associated Network Mask. 5. Type the Gateway IP address to be used to access this network.

  • Page 59: Figure 4-6 System Cfg | Tdm Bus Information Page

    4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 4.2.3.4 T1/E1 System Mode Selection The default NetXpress system mode setting is E1. Perform these steps to set the NetXpress system to T1 mode. 1. Click System Cfg | TDM Bus Config. The TDM Bus Information page appears (Figure 4-6).

  • Page 60: Figure 4-7 System Cfg | Software Load Image Configuration Page

    Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 Figure 4-7. System Cfg | Software Load Image Configuration Page 5. Change the Primary FPGA Image Filename to a T1 FPGA file name. 6. Click Submit. 7. Click Reset Module.

  • Page 61: Figure 4-8 System Cfg | Interfaces Table - Port A Configuration

    4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Figure 4-8. System Cfg | Interfaces Table – Port A Configuration 3. At Configuration for Port A, type the Circuit Identifier. 4. To enable one of the Local Loopback Modes, click the appropriate option (Payload, Line, or Equipment;...

  • Page 62: Figure 4-9 Streams Page

    Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 Figure 4-9. Streams Page 2. Click on the Streams table header. The Stream Creation – Stage 1 page appears (Figure 4-10). Figure 4-10. Streams | Stream Creation – Stage 1 Page 3.

  • Page 63: Figure 4-11 Streams | Stream Creation - Stage 1 (Tdm To Tdm) Page

    4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Figure 4-11. Streams | Stream Creation – Stage 1 (TDM to TDM) Page At Stream Direction, either accept the default (One Way) or click the Both option to receive and transmit.

  • Page 64: Figure 4-13 Stream Creation Summary (Tdm To Tdm) Page

    Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 If you selected the check box, go to h.  If you did not select the check box, go to j.  h. (Visible when Enable Voice Signaling check box is selected) Select the Voice Card Used from the drop-down list or select Enter signaling insertion byte to type a byte value.

  • Page 65: Figure 4-14 Stream Creation - Stage 2 (Tdm To Ip) Page

    4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Figure 4-14. Stream Creation – Stage 2 (TDM to IP) Page 4. On the Stage 2 page, perform these steps: a. For Forward Error Correction, click the Low or High option.

  • Page 66: Figure 4-16 Stream Creation - Stage 4 (Tdm To Ip) Page

    Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 Figure 4-16. Stream Creation – Stage 4 (TDM to IP) Page 6. On the Stage 4 page, perform these steps: a. Click appropriate number slots to set the Frameloss Mask (a number slot becomes yellow when selected).

  • Page 67: Figure 4-17 Stream Creation Summary (Tdm To Ip) Page

    4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Figure 4-17. Stream Creation Summary (TDM to IP) Page 7. On the Summary page, note the settings. If you need to change any, click Prev until you reach the appropriate page and make your changes.

  • Page 68: Figure 4-18 System Cfg | System Timing Page

    Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 Figure 4-18. System Cfg | System Timing Page 2. Click a selection from the Primary Timing Source list for the NetXpress shelf (Internal, External, Stream, E1/T1 Port A, E1/T1 Port B, Synchrocast).

  • Page 69: Figure 4-19 Networking | Snmp Configuration Page

    4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Figure 4-19. Networking | SNMP Configuration Page 2. Type the SNMP Read-Only Community name for read-only access. 3. Type the SNMP Read-Write Community name for read/write access. 4. Click Submit.

  • Page 70: Network Interface Module (Nim) Redundancy

    Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 4.3 Network Interface Module (NIM) Redundancy 4.3.1 Redundancy Terms In all manual discussions, guidelines, and procedures regarding redundancy, remember these terms and their definitions: ● Primary NIM: The NIM in slot 17.

  • Page 71: Netxpress

    4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 When you upgrade the application and boot ROM on the Active NIM, all changes on the Active NIM are automatically copied to the Standby NIM. Also, whenever a change occurs in the system, such as a channel module configuration change or a stream put in service or out of service, that change is copied from the Active NIM to the Standby NIM.

  • Page 72: Figure 4-21 Netxpress Home Page

    Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 Figure 4-21. NetXpress Home Page Use the navigation pane (left of the Home page) to move between pages. Each menu accesses one or more pages. Home: The NetXpress Home page.

  • Page 73: Define And Review Fault Information

    4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 4.4.1.1 NetXpress Channel Modules The background of a module slot normally appears white. A yellow background indicates an alert on the module. A red background indicates an alarm. The bottom of a module slot, directly above the Open button, shows the type of module installed.

  • Page 74: Figure 4-22 Current Alarms Page

    Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 4.4.2.1 Current Alarms Click Current Alarms on the Faults menu and the Current Alarms page appears (Figure 4-22). Click any table header to sort alarm entries in ascending order by that header. Click the table header a second time to sort in descending order.
  • Page 75 4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Figure 4-24. Alarm Definition Edit Page Severity: Identifies the severity level of the alarm. Click an item on the list: none, major, minor, major clear, or minor clear. Threshold time: Defines the amount of time before the system sends traps and changes the lights accordingly.
  • Page 76 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 Figure 4-26. Remote Log Server Page syslogd Server IP Address: Sets the system log server IP address. syslogd Server UDP Port Number: Indicates the port to which the NetXpress system log client sends messages.

  • Page 77: Configure The System

    4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 System Log FTP Server Password: Sets the FTP server password. System Log FTP Server IP Address: IP Address of FTP server to which the NetXpress system offloads system log files.
  • Page 78 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 Figure 4-28. General Setup Page Refresh: Click this button to refresh this page in your browser. System Name: User-defined name given to the NetXpress Network Interface Manager (NIM). Default = netXpress.
  • Page 79 4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 SNTP Server Status: Indicates whether the SNTP Server was reached at the specified IP address. Reset: Click this button to clear all recent configuration entries and/or changes and return to previous values.
  • Page 80 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 Physical Address: MAC (Media Access Control) access. The Physical Address is an identifier that is embedded in the Ethernet interface. Read Only. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit for the interface (in bytes). This is the largest size packet that the NetXpress system transmits on the interface.
  • Page 81 4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Figure 4-30. E1 Interfaces Table Refresh: Click this button to refresh this page in the browser. Interface: The available ports. Last Status Change: The day, date, and time of the last state change on the designated port.
  • Page 82 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 Local Loopback Mode: Select a mode and click Submit to test an E1 interface. ● Payload Loopback Mode: Traffic is received from the E1 interface to the NIM and the same traffic is re-transmitted out the E1 interface.
  • Page 83 4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Interface: The available ports. Last Status Change: The day, date, and time of the last state change on the designated port. Line Status: The line operational state and any error indications that the interface is sending and receiving, if any.
  • Page 84 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 Use Robust Framing: Select this check box for the interface to prevent the generation of an Out Of Frame (OOF) line code on the T1 interface until 4 consecutive framing bits are lost, as opposed to one frame bit error in the normal framing mode.
  • Page 85 4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Configured System Mode: Click E1 or T1 and Submit to change the configured system mode. If you change the system mode, a dialog box appears (Figure 4-33) reminding you to re-configure the FPGA image to reflect this change.
  • Page 86 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 busses on the TDM-IP engine ASIC. To send data from the external ports or internal TDM busses over the IP network, they must be connected in the switch fabric to one of the four busses on the TDM-IP ASIC.
  • Page 87 4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Figure 4-35. Media Switch Map Page – E1 Mode This figure shows an E1 system mode. A T1 system mode shows 24 channels. Individual streams have different colors to better identify the same stream in different buses and channels. Therefore, time slots associated with the same stream have the same color.
  • Page 88 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 Refresh: Click this button to refresh the browser. Chan: This row indicates the specific TDM bus channel that this configuration pertains to. TDM 1A, TDM 1B, TDM 2A, TDM 2B: The four TDM busses.
  • Page 89 4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Secondary Timing Source Status: The current operational status (up, down) of the secondary timing source. Primary Timing Source: The primary timing source for the NetXpress shelf. Timing choices are Internal, External, Stream, E1/T1 Port A, E1/T1 Port B, or SynchroCast3.
  • Page 90 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 Figure 4-37. System TOS Byte Definitions Page Note: Although the system can assign TOS to traffic leaving the NetXpress system, the effectiveness of tagging packets with TOS/COS depends solely on support from the routers within the IP network.
  • Page 91 4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Figure 4-38. Software Load Image Configuration Page Primary Image Filename: Name of the primary software image file. Secondary Image Filename: Name of the secondary software image file. Primary FPGA Image Filename: Name of the primary Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) file.
  • Page 92 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 Reset NIM: Click this button to physically reset the NIM after performing a software image load. If you have made any configuration changes on this page, click Submit and click Reset NIM for the NIM to be set according to the values now shown on this page.
  • Page 93 4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Figure 4-39. Configuration Files Backup/Restore Page Refresh: Click M to refresh the browser manually, or click 5s, 10s, or 30s to automatically refresh the browser at 5, 10, or 30 second intervals.
  • Page 94 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 To access the page, point to System Cfg and click Redundancy. Fields on this page allow you to take the primary and secondary NIMs out of service or put them in service, to set up manual or automatic reversion, and to configure system synchronization.

  • Page 95: Configure The Network

    4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Figure 4-41. Redundancy System Synchronization Page Synchronization Tab You can configure system synchronization on this tab. Refresh: Click this button to refresh the browser. Auto Synchronization: Select this check box to automatically synchronize the active and standby NIMs.
  • Page 96 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 4.4.4.1 Network Interface Configuration To access the Network Interface Configuration page, point to Networking and click Interface Configuration. Once the Network Interface Configuration page appears, click on an interface row to view and modify address information for that interface.
  • Page 97 4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Use DHCP: Whether or not DHCP should be used on this interface to determine its IP address and subnet mask. Note: DHCP is only allowed on the Management (MGMT) interface.
  • Page 98 IGMP general query interval, which is the default for most routers.) Enable IGMP Logging: Only select this check box at a request of GatesAir technical personnel, as this feature is for debugging known issues. Selecting this check box enables the network driver to capture the IGMP messages.
  • Page 99 4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 routes are automatically created based on the IP addresses assigned to the MGMT, WAN, and LAN interfaces. When the page appears, review the table, edit entries, or delete entries (except for automatically assigned routes), or click to create and submit a new IP route (Figure 4-45).
  • Page 100 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 4.4.4.3 IP Access List The IP Access List table contains a list of IP addresses allowed to manage the system via the interface. If the list is empty, any address on any interface can access the system. To access the page (Figure 4- 47), point to Networking and click IP Access List.
  • Page 101 4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Figure 4-49. SNMP Configuration Page SNMP Read-Only community: The SNMP community name a SNMP manager must use to read an element of the NetXpress MIB. SNMP Read-Write community: The SNMP community name a SNMP manager must use to modify an element of the NetXpress MIB.
  • Page 102 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 Refresh: Click M to refresh the browser manually, or click 5s, 10s, or 30s to automatically refresh the browser at 5, 10, or 30 second intervals. Local IP Address: The local IP address for the UDP listener.

  • Page 103: Configure Streams

    4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Refresh: Click M to refresh the browser manually, or click 5s, 10s, or 30s to automatically refresh the browser at 5, 10, or 30 second intervals. IP Address: The IP address of the NetXpress shelf.

  • Page 104: Table 4-1 States Associated With Streams

    Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 In-Service Telephony Streams: The number of telephony (voice signaling) streams now in service. Total Stream Bandwidth (kbits/sec): The total bandwidth (in kilobits per second) required for stream traffic if you were to activate all of the streams listed in the table.
  • Page 105 4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Figure 4-54. Stream Creation – Stage 1 Page (TDM to IP) If you click TDM to TDM on the Stream Creation – Stage 1 page, the page changes to this view (Figure 4-55): Figure 4-55.
  • Page 106 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 TDM to IP Stream Creation Figure 4-56. Stream Creation – Stage 2 (TDM to IP) Page Stream Name: The unique name entered in Stage 1 that describes the stream. Transmission Type: Click Multicast to change the packet transmission (Unicast is default).
  • Page 107 4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Figure 4-57. Stream Creation – Stage 3 (TDM to IP) Page Stream Name: The unique name entered in Stage 1 that describes the stream. Destination IP Address: Type the IP address for the WAN interface of the NetXpress system at the other end of this stream.
  • Page 108 (FRML) signals are to be asserted when the stream encounters loss of ingress packets. Each slot in a GatesAir Intraplex T1/E1 multiplexer shares a signal known as FRML. This signal is used by the channel modules to mute audio when the T1/E1 interface goes out of frame. This functionality has also been incorporated in the NetXpress system so that the channel modules can mute audio when a stream goes down.
  • Page 109 4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Stream Bandwidth (kbits/sec): This is the amount of bandwidth in kilobits per second required by the stream, automatically computed based on number of TDM Bus Frames per Packet. Stream Delay (milliseconds): This is the initial jitter/lead position in the Jitter Buffer, automatically computed based on Jitter Buffer Size.
  • Page 110 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 This page shows information from the previous Stream Creation pages. Cancel: Click this button to return to the Streams Table page without creating a new stream. Prev: Click this button to return to the Stream Creation – Stage 4 page.
  • Page 111 4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Source TDM Channel Range: Type the number of time slots (channels) on the source TDM bus or the external T1/E1 port to include in the stream. Destination TDM Channel Range: Type the number of time slots (channels) on the destination TDM bus or the external T1/E1 port to include in the stream.
  • Page 112 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 4.4.5.2 Stream Edit/Deletion To edit, delete, or put an existing stream in service, you must click an icon on the Streams table (Figure 4-62). Figure 4-62. Streams Page To edit an existing stream, click at the end of the stream’s row on the stream table to access the edit...
  • Page 113 4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Figure 4-63. TDM to IP Stream Edit Page Figure 4-64. TDM to TDM Stream Edit Page GatesAir, Inc. 4-59 Intraplex Products...

  • Page 114: Check Multiplexer Performance

    Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 When the editing page appears for the stream selected, you can edit the stream information in the same manner as with the stream creation stages (Figures 4-54 and 4-56 through 4-59 to create a TDM to IP stream and Figures 4-55, 4-60, and 4-61 to create a TDM to TDM stream).
  • Page 115 4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Figure 4-66. Performance History Page Refresh: Click M to refresh the browser manually, or click 5s, 10s, or 30s to automatically refresh the browser at 5, 10, or 30 second intervals.
  • Page 116 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 Figure 4-67. Voice Signaling Statistics Page Refresh: Click M to refresh the browser manually, or click 5s, 10s, or 30s to automatically refresh the browser at 5, 10, or 30 second intervals.
  • Page 117 4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Figure 4-69. T1 Port Statistics Page Figure 4-70. Port Statistics Intervals Page – E1 Near End Port Figure 4-71. Port Statistics Intervals Page – T1 Near End Port Refresh: Click M to refresh the browser manually, or click 5s, 10s, or 30s to automatically refresh the browser at 5, 10, or 30 second intervals.
  • Page 118 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 Near End: The statistics for the closer end of the E1 port. Far End: The statistics for the farther end of the E1 port. Current Interval Statistics: The statistics of the interval currently.
  • Page 119 4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Figure 4-72. SNMP Statistics Page Refresh: Click M to refresh the browser manually, or click 5s, 10s, or 30s to automatically refresh the browser at 5, 10, or 30 second intervals.
  • Page 120 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 Get Next Requests Sent: The total number of SNMP Get-Next PDUs generated by the NetXpress SNMP Agent. Set Requests Rcvd: The total number of SNMP Set-Request PDUs accepted and processed by the NetXpress SNMP Agent.
  • Page 121 4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Figure 4-73. UDP Statistics Page Refresh: Click M to refresh the browser manually, or click 5s, 10s, or 30s to automatically refresh the browser at 5, 10, or 30 second intervals.
  • Page 122 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 Total Segments Sent: The total number of segments sent by the NetXpress system, including those on current connections. Total Error Segments Rcvd: The number of TCP messages received by the NetXpress system but were determined to have ICMP-specific errors (bad TCP checksums, and so forth).
  • Page 123 4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Figure 4-75. ICMP Statistics Page Total Messages Rcvd: Total number of Internet Control Messages received by the NetXpress system. Total Messages Sent: Total number of Internet Control Messages transmitted by the NetXpress system.
  • Page 124 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 Echo Request Messages Rcvd: The number of ICMP Echo (request) messages received by the NetXpress system. Echo Reply Messages Sent: The number of echo replies sent by the NetXpress system. A computer sends an echo reply in response to receiving an echo request message.
  • Page 125 4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Figure 4-76. IGMP Statistics Page Refresh: Click M to refresh the browser manually, or click 5s, 10s, or 30s to automatically refresh the browser at 5, 10, or 30 second intervals.
  • Page 126 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 Figure 4-77. IP Statistics Page Refresh: Click M to refresh the browser manually, or click 5s, 10s, or 30s to automatically refresh the browser at 5, 10, or 30 second intervals.

  • Page 127: Set Up Accounts

    4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Unknown Protocols Rcvd: The number of packets received by the NetXpress system containing unknown protocols. Unroutable Datagrams: The number of datagrams received by the NetXpress IP protocol stack that could not be routed.

  • Page 128: Send Echo Requests

    Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 4.4.8 Send Echo Requests You can send echo requests to a host IP address using the PING Utility. To access the PING Utility page (Figure 4-79), point to Utilities and click Ping.
  • Page 129 4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Power Supply Temperature Sensor 1: The temperature of the first power supply sensor. Power Supply Temperature Sensor 2: The temperature of the second power supply sensor. Power Supply 3.3 Volts PS: 3.3 Volts power supply measured voltage.

  • Page 130: Configure Primary/Secondary Network Interface Module (Nim)

    Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 Fan 1 Speed (RPM): Revolutions Per Minute of the first (top) fan. Fan 2 Speed (RPM): RPM of the second (middle) fan. Fan 3 Speed (RPM): RPM of the third (bottom) fan.
  • Page 131 4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Figure 4-82. NIM-1 Network Interface Module: General Page Active/Standby status bar: This bar indicates whether the NIM is Active (that is, currently providing operational services) or Standby (that is, currently synchronized with or in the process of synchronizing with the Active NIM and can take over the role of the Active NIM).
  • Page 132 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 Insertion Date: Date and time of the last system restart. Read-only. Echo Cancellers Installed: Number of echo cancellers currently installed. Read-only. Last Software Upgrade Date: The date the system software was last updated. Read-only.
  • Page 133 4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 4.4.10.3 NIM-1 Program Boot ROM Configuration The Program Boot ROM configuration page (Figure 4-84) allows you to view and modify the Boot ROM Load Image configuration information used to program the system boot code of the NIM-1.
  • Page 134 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 1. Go to http://www.gatesair.com. 2. Click Services and Support | Customer Support Portal. 3. At Customer Login, enter your User ID and Password. 4. At Self Service, click Download Software Updates.

  • Page 135: Configure Individual Modules (Tdm Modules And Cams)

    4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Hardware Version: Version number for this MIU 202. Read-only. Module Up Time: The number of days, hours, minutes, and seconds that this board has been in service. Read-only. Insertion Date: The date this module was most recently inserted in the multiplexer slot. Read-only.
  • Page 136 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 4.4.11.1 Sample Program Audio Module Configuration and Status Figure 4-88. PT-353 Configuration Page Alias Name: Type a name to help identify the module type. Shelf Address: The IP address for the multiplexer shelf housing the module. This field is read-only.
  • Page 137 4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 ● Remove DC Offset: Select this check box to enable DC offset removal in DSP (digital signal processor). Offset refers to the removal of any DC component in the waveform.
  • Page 138 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 Enable Module: Whether the module is in service or offline. Module Configured: Whether the module is properly configured. In Service: Whether the module is in service (green) or out of service gray).
  • Page 139 4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 4.4.11.2 Sample Voice Module Configuration and Status Figure 4-90. VF-25E Configuration Page Alias Name: Type a name to help identify the module type. Shelf Address: The IP address for the multiplexer shelf housing the module. This field is read-only.
  • Page 140 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 receive side data and sends it to the user as usual but also loops that data to the transmit side of the module, processes it and returns the data to the originating module.
  • Page 141 4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 TDM Bus Configuration ● TDM Bus: The current bus side, either Bus A or Bus B. ● Timeslot: The current setting for the starting time slot on the module. Other Configuration ●...
  • Page 142 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 Alias Name: Type a name to help identify the module type. Shelf Address: The IP address for the multiplexer shelf housing the module. This field is read-only. Card Address: SCB address assigned to the module. Each module must have a unique address. Valid addresses are 1 through 36.
  • Page 143 4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Submit: Click this button to apply the configuration values entered on this page. Reset: Click this button to change page fields back to the original values. Previous Card: Click this button to view configuration and status pages for the module on the immediate left of this module.
  • Page 144 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 4—System Configuration and Operation Version 3.05 Config Error: Configuration error or normal condition. A configuration error occurs when the time slot for the module is conflicting with another module in the system or when the number of occupied time slots exceeds system availability.
  • Page 145 4—System Configuration and Operation Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Circuit Errors ● Transmit clock output error detected: Red if a Transmit Clock Output error is detected (otherwise gray). ● Receive clock output error detected: Red if a Receive Clock Output error is detected (otherwise gray).
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  • Page 147: Section 5 - Frequently Asked Questions

    However, some applications and modules require additional power and might be better served by the optional 200-watt power supply. It is best to consult a GatesAir professional to determine your specific power requirements.

  • Page 148: Table 5-1 Scb Switch Settings

    Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 5—Troubleshooting FAQs Version 3.05 Q: How do I add an IP address to the Access List Table in the NetXpress system? A: To add an IP address, perform these steps: 1. Point to Networking and click IP Access List.
  • Page 149 5—Troubleshooting FAQs Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 1. Using Dip Switch SW1, move switches 1 and 2 to the ON position. 2. Apply power to the system. 3. Wait 60 seconds. 4. Disconnect power. 5. Return the switches to normal.
  • Page 150 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 5—Troubleshooting FAQs Version 3.05 4. Check the destination NetXpress multiplexer to make sure that it is configured properly and that its stream has an operational state of “In Service.” 5. Access the PING Utility screen (Utilities | Ping) and ping the destination to make sure it is reachable by the WAN interface.

  • Page 151: Section 6 - Netxpress Specifications

    Line Input Impedance 120 Ohms Framing CAS (Channel Associated Signaling) or CCS (Common Channel Signaling) Robust Framing Mean time to lose frame at 10-3 BER greater than 20 hours Performance Monitoring G.826 Compliance ETSI TBR12 and TBR13 GatesAir, Inc. Intraplex Products...
  • Page 152 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 6—Specifications Version 3.05 Detailed Specifications (continued) Payload Bandwidth 4 TDM Buses for up to 8Mbps Up to 32Mbps from next generation Channel Access Modules Circuit Connection Point-to-point unidirectional Point-to-point bidirectional Point-to-multipoint unidirectional using IP Multicast or multiple IP Unicast...

  • Page 153: Notice Of Fcc Compliance

    If you experience difficulty with the NetXpress system, please contact GatesAir at 217-222-8200 for repair and warranty information. If your equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
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  • Page 155: Section 7 - Glossary

    For streaming purposes, each CAM has its own 100Mbps spoke on the internal high-speed bus. Slots 13, 14, 15, and 16 are available for slot insertion, provided that slot 15 is not used for NIM redundancy. GatesAir, Inc. Intraplex Products...
  • Page 156 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 7—Glossary Version 3.05 Reference Description Channel Associated Signaling; the transmission of signaling information within the information band, or in-band signaling. Common Channel Signaling; transmitting signaling information on a separate channel from the data, the signaling channel controlling the data channels.
  • Page 157 7—Glossary Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Reference Description Forward Error Correction; detects/corrects fewer than predetermined number or fraction of bits or symbols corrupted by transmission errors. Frame Refers to TDM Bus frames that occur at an 8 KHz rate (125 uS). Also used to refer to Ethernet frames.
  • Page 158 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 7—Glossary Version 3.05 Reference Description Jitter Buffer A packet queue used to reorder out-of-order packets and absorb variation in packet delay across a communications network. Jitter Buffer Avg. Delay Average buffer delay over a period of time.
  • Page 159 7—Glossary Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Reference Description Maximum Transmission Unit; the limit of bytes the interface can transmit at one time. Multicast Communication between one sender and multiple receivers over a network; a packet type in IP. Netmask A sequence of 0s and 1s that screen out (mask) the network part of an IP address;...
  • Page 160 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 7—Glossary Version 3.05 Reference Description Phase Lock Loop; a closed-loop feedback control system producing a signal relating to the frequency and phase of the input signals. Power Supply Power Supply Module for the NetXpress shelf. Main Power Supply Power supply module in right-most slot.
  • Page 161 7—Glossary Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer Version 3.05 Reference Description SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol; Internet standard protocol developed to manage nodes (servers, workstations, routers, switches and hubs, and so forth) on an IP network. SNMP enables network administrators to manage network performance, find and solve network problems, and plan for network growth.
  • Page 162 Intraplex NetXpress IP Multiplexer 7—Glossary Version 3.05 Reference Description Time slot conflict When two or more channel modules are transmitting data at the same time slot. Time slot Activity - when a single channel module is transmitting data at a particular time slot.
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