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- Page 1 8800 DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER LINE ACCESS MULTIPLEXER (DSLAM) INSTALLATION GUIDE Document No. 8800-A2-GN21-20 October 1997...
- Page 2 Copyright 1997 Paradyne Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. Notice This publication is protected by federal copyright law. No part of this publication may be copied or distributed, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any human or computer language in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, manual or otherwise, or disclosed to third parties without the express written permission of Paradyne Corporation, 8545 126th Avenue North, P.O.
- Page 3 Important Safety Instructions 1. Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in the manual. 2. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must not be blocked or covered.
- Page 4 Important Regulatory Information EMI Warnings WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
- Page 5 CE Marking When the product is marked with the CE mark, this demonstrates full compliance with the following European Directives: — Directive 72/73/EEC – Council Directive of 19 February 1973 on the harmonization of the laws of the member states relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits, as amended by Directive 93/68EEC.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
About This Guide Document Purpose and Intended Audience Document Summary Product-Related Documents About the HotWire 8800 DSLAM What is the HotWire 8800 DSLAM? HotWire 8800 DSLAM Components HotWire 8800 DSLAM Features Network Equipment Building Standards (NEBS) Mounting Configurations Installing and Connecting the Hardware... - Page 7 Contents Making Cable Connections Special Connection Considerations Connecting to a POTS Splitter or an MDF Connecting CO Alarm to the Alarm System Connecting Ethernet Connections to the Ethernet Hubs or Switches Connecting to an SNMP Management System or to a Remote Workstation Using Terminal Type vt100 Connecting to a Terminal or Laptop Computer Connecting to a Modem for Remote Management...
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Page 8: About This Guide
It is assumed that you have already purchased the required circuit cards. To install the Customer Premises (CP) portion of the HotWire 8800 DSLAM, refer to the appropriate HotWire Remote Termination Unit (RTU) Customer Premises Installation Instructions and HotWire POTS Splitter Customer Premises Installation Instruction s . -
Page 9: Document Summary
Appendix C Glossary Index Description About the HotWire 8800 DSLAM. Provides an overview of the DSLAM chassis, its features, and requirements. Installing and Connecting the Hardware. Describes how to mount the chassis, install the MCC and DSL cards, and make cable connections to the network. -
Page 10: Product-Related Documents
(MCC) Card Installation Instructions Special Notice RADSL Connection Considerations HotWire 8546 Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) Card Installation Instructions HotWire 8546 Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) Card Installation Instructions Replacement Air Filter for the HotWire 8800 DSLAM Installation Instructions October 1997 About This Guide... -
Page 11: About The Hotwire 8800 Dslam
CO and at the customer premises (CP)). When used in combination with a HotWire 8200 Interworking Packet Concentrator (IPC), the HotWire 8800 DSLAM provides high-speed IP service concentration over a wide array of LAN architectures as well as ATM interfaces to Wide Area Networks. - Page 12 Service Provider The HotWire 8800 DSLAM can be configured to operate with multiple types of Remote Termination Units (RTU) installed at the customer end of the telephone loop to allow users at remote locations access to Internet Service Providers or corporate networks by means of the DSLAM.
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Page 13: Hotwire 8800 Dslam Components
About the HotWire 8800 DSLAM HotWire 8800 DSLAM Components The HotWire 8800 DSLAM system consists of the following components: HotWire 8800 DSLAM chassis HotWire 8800 is a 20-slot chassis with integral power, alarm, cooling, and interface subsystems designed to house up to 18 DSL cards and one Management Communications Controller (MCC) card. -
Page 14: Hotwire 8800 Dslam Features
About the HotWire 8800 DSLAM HotWire 8800 DSLAM Features The HotWire 8800 DSLAM system has the following features: Power Redundancy and Load Sharing The chassis provides a power input terminal block, which is capable of accepting two independent – 48 Vdc power inputs. Two power sources can be connected to the chassis to provide power redundancy and load sharing. -
Page 15: Mounting Configurations
Mounting Configurations The HotWire 8800 DSLAM chassis can be mounted in any commercial Electronic Industries Association (EIA) standard 19- or 23-inch rack. The 8800 chassis uses forced-convection cooling. Maximum power dissipation is less than 400 watts for a fully-loaded chassis. Up to four fully loaded chassis can be mounted in a 7 - foot rack, providing 288 modem ports. - Page 16 About the HotWire 8800 DSLAM Four HotWire 8800 DSLAMS and Four Six-Slot POTs Splitter in Adjacent Racks The 8800 chassis can be mounted in a back-to-back configuration (up to 8 chassis in a 7-foot rack) to provide up to 576 DSL ports requiring no more than a 24-inch depth.
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Page 17: Installing And Connecting The Hardware
Installing and Connecting the Hardware Overview The HotWire 8800 DSLAM chassis, which houses MCC and DSL cards, can be mounted in any commercial EIA-standard 19- or 23-inch rack. This chapter provides instructions for: Mounting the HotWire 8800 DSLAM chassis into a rack... - Page 18 Installing and Connecting the Hardware NOTE: The HotWire 8800 DSLAM requires an MCC card and at least one DSL card for proper functionality. These cards are not provided with this product and must be ordered separately. In addition, each chassis is shipped with the following: Associated hardware bundled in a plastic bag: —...
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Page 19: Mcc Card
Power The HotWire 8800 DSLAM operates from a standard CO – 48 Vdc power supply (–40.0 to –60.0 Vdc). The power source wires must be between 10 AWG and 16 AWG, and can be either solid or stranded. However, the preferred power source wire type is 14 AWG stranded. -
Page 20: Installation Tasks
Please refer to the Special Notice shipped with this product. Pin assignments are included in Appendix B, NOTE: The HotWire 8800 DSLAM chassis weighs approximately 30 pounds and can be easily installed by one installer. Installation Tasks The following table lists the tasks you need to perform to install and connect the HotWire 8800 DSLAM. -
Page 21: Chassis Installation
Chassis Installation You will need a large, Phillips screwdriver to install the HotWire 8800 DSLAM chassis into a commercial EIA-standard 19- or 23-inch rack. The chassis is equipped with reversible mounting brackets to allow installation in racks that are either 19 or 23 inches wide. These brackets are initially positioned to allow the chassis to be installed in a 19-inch wide rack. -
Page 22: Installation Into A 19-Inch Rack
Installing and Connecting the Hardware Installation into a 19-Inch Rack Procedure To install the chassis in a 19-inch rack: 1. Determine the preferred placement of the chassis in the rack. The chassis is 19.25 inches high and the keyhole slots are located 3.25 inches from the bottom of the chassis. -
Page 23: Installation Into A 23-Inch Rack
Installation into a 23-Inch Rack Procedure To install the chassis in a 23-inch rack: 1. Reverse both mounting brackets. To do this: — Remove the screws that attach the mounting brackets to the sides of the chassis. You may want to use the disassembled mounting brackets as a guide for determining the preferred placement of the chassis in the rack before re-installing them to the chassis. - Page 24 Installing and Connecting the Hardware 3. Place the chassis against the front rails of the rack allowing the installed machine screws to pass through the keyholes. Lower the chassis into place, allowing the keyholes to slide under the screw heads. This action positions the chassis correctly for installation of the two remaining machine screws and helps support its weight during installation of these screws.
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Page 25: Installing The Chassis Set Back 3 Or 5 Inches
Installing the Chassis Set Back 3 or 5 Inches The chassis may be installed with a 3- or 5-inch set back in either the 19- or 23-inch rack. Procedure 1. Remove the screws that attach the mounting brackets to the sides of the chassis. -
Page 26: Installation Into A Rack Without Threaded Screw Holes
Installing and Connecting the Hardware Installation into a Rack without Threaded Screw Holes Procedure To install the chassis in a rack that does not have threaded screw holes: 1. Determine the preferred placement of the chassis in the rack. The chassis is 19.25 inches high and the keyhole slots are located 3.25 inches from the bottom of the chassis (for a 19-inch rack). -
Page 27: High Density Back-To-Back Installations
High Density Back-to-Back Installations For high-density applications, the chassis can be mounted back-to-back. This type of mounting configuration requires another set of vertical rails positioned at least 24 inches to the rear when mounting the chassis in the back of the rack. Also keep in mind that you must: Reposition the top cover air flow vents for each chassis before installing the chassis into the rack. -
Page 28: Installing The Optional Air Filter
Installing and Connecting the Hardware Installing the Optional Air Filter The HotWire 8800 DSLAM chassis is shipped with an optional air filter. The air filter prevents dust from entering the chassis. The air filter is to be used when the equipment is mounted in a dusty or unfiltered environment. -
Page 29: Supplying Power
Supplying Power The HotWire 8800 DSLAM chassis operates from a – 48 Vdc power source. It allows for two power input feeds, which provide input power redundancy. If one power input (e.g., Power A) fails, the system continues to be powered by the other power input (e.g., Power B). - Page 30 Installing and Connecting the Hardware 2. Dress the wires through the cable retainer. SLOTS 13-18 SLOTS 7-12 SLOTS 1 - 6 3. Provide power to the chassis by closing the circuit breakers or reinstalling the fuses. 4. If you are using a single power input, make the sure the LED associated with the Power Source A input terminal is lit.
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Page 31: Installing The Mcc Card
Installing the MCC Card Use a small- to medium-size flat-blade or Phillips screwdriver to install the MCC card. NOTE: Do not discard unused filler plates. Each slot in the chassis must contain a circuit card or be covered with a filler plate. Store all unused filler plates in a safe place. - Page 32 When swapping the old MCC card with a new MCC card, it is important to note that the HotWire 8800 DSLAM retains the Media Access Control (MAC) address, also referred to as the physical address. This means that the new MCC card will have the same MAC address as the old one.
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Page 33: Installing Dsl Cards
Installing DSL Cards Use a small- to medium-size flat-blade or Phillips screwdriver to install the DSL card. NOTE: The DSL card can be installed in any one of the first 18 slots. You will need to remove the filler plate before attempting to install the card. Do not discard unused filler plates. -
Page 34: Verifying The Installation
When swapping the old DSL card with a new DSL card, it is important to note that the HotWire 8800 DSLAM retains the Media Access Control (MAC) address, also referred to as the physical address. This means that the new DSL card will have the same MAC address as the old one. -
Page 35: Making Cable Connections
DSLAM. NOTE: If you are connecting the HotWire 8800 DSLAM to a CO POTS splitter, this procedure assumes that the POTS splitter shelf is already installed. For information on how to install the CO POTS splitter, refer to the HotWire POTS Splitter Central Office Installation Instructions . - Page 36 Installing and Connecting the Hardware Procedure To connect the chassis to a POTS splitter shelf or MDF: 1. Plug the Telco 50-pin cable into the appropriate LINES port of the chassis. For example, if you have DSL cards in Slots 1 through 6, plug the Telco 50-pin cable to the SLOTS 1 –...
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Page 37: Connecting Co Alarm To The Alarm System
CO alarm system. Procedure To connect the HotWire 8800 DSLAM to a CO alarm system: 1. Plug a 6-pin modular cable into the ALARM port of the chassis. 2. Dress the cable to the right and through the cable retainer. -
Page 38: Connecting Ethernet Connections To The Ethernet Hubs Or Switches
Connecting Ethernet Connections to the Ethernet Hubs or Switches Procedure To connect the HotWire 8800 DSLAM to the Ethernet hubs or switches: 1. Plug an 8-pin modular UTP CAT5 cable into the a DSL card in Slot 1, insert the 8-pin modular cable into the LAN/WAN SLOT port #1. -
Page 39: Connecting To An Snmp Management System Or To A Remote Workstation Using Terminal Type Vt100
Connecting to an SNMP Management System or to a Remote Workstation Using Terminal Type vt100 Procedure To connect the HotWire 8800 DSLAM to an SNMP management system or for telnet access: 1. Plug an 8-pin modular cable into the MGT 10BT port of the chassis. -
Page 40: Connecting To A Terminal Or Laptop Computer
Connecting to a Terminal or Laptop Computer Procedure To connect the HotWire 8800 DSLAM to a terminal or laptop computer: 1. Plug a serial cable with an 8-pin modular jack on each end into the MGT SERIAL port of the chassis. -
Page 41: Connecting To A Modem For Remote Management
Connecting to a Modem for Remote Management Before connecting the HotWire 8800 DSLAM to a standard AT dial up modem, configure the modem with the following settings: Set the modem for auto answer. For example, ATS0=1. Turn off character echo. For example, ATE0. -
Page 42: Initial Setup Instructions
Initial Setup Instructions Setting the IP Address and Subnet Mask on the MCC for Remote Configuration You can configure the MCC and DSL cards at the CO using the console terminal. However, if you want to perform remote card configuration from a network management workstation by means of a telnet session, you must set the IP address and subnet mask of the MCC card using the local terminal at the CO before you can configure the cards remotely. - Page 43 Initial Setup Instructions Procedure To set the IP address and subnet mask from the console terminal: 1. Power up the chassis after the self-test completes. The Who Am I screen will appear. 2. From the Who Am I screen, enter the Management Domain IP address of the MCC card and press the Return key.
- Page 44 3. Do one of the following at the (nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn): prompt: — To accept the subnet mask, press Return. — To enter a different subnet mask, enter a new subnet mask and press Return. The system highlights the OK to restart?: prompt. 4.
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Page 45: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Power Failure Troubleshooting Procedures The following illustrates the steps to take when either the Power A or Power B LEDs, or both, are OFF. 1. Using a voltmeter, check for power at the terminal connections. — If there is power, call your sales representative for service to the 8800 DSLAM. -
Page 46: Additional Troubleshooting Procedures
Troubleshooting Additional Troubleshooting Procedures Symptom SYSTEM ALM LED is ON and DSL card is inoperative in Slot n DSL cards are not working properly FAN Alarm is ON Solutions 1. Using the HotWire DSLAM software, choose Card Selection from the Main Menu to display the status of each DSL card. -
Page 47: Leds
LEDs Overview This appendix describes the meaning of the LEDs on the HotWire 8800 DSLAM chassis and card. HotWire 8800 DSL Access System Chassis The chassis allows addressable diagnostic connectivity between the MCC and each of the DSL cards. It also converts and distributes – 48V power to the cards in the chassis. - Page 48 LEDs The following table describes the meaning and states of the LEDs on the front panel of the chassis. Type Mounting LED is . . . Indicating . . . – 48V Power A Green Normal operation for Power Source A. Low or no voltage for Power Source A.
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Page 49: Mcc Card
MCC Card The MCC card provides diagnostic connectivity to the HotWire 8800 DSL cards. It provides the circuitry for both Ethernet and serial interfaces to the chassis. (The physical connectors are located on the interface module.) The MCC card provides mid-level management functions for the SNMP management of the DSL cards and the HotWire 5446 Remote Termination Units (RTUs). -
Page 50: Pinouts
Pinouts 8-Pin Modular LAN/WAN Connector and Management 10BaseT Connector Pinouts The 8-pin interface for the LAN/WAN 10BaseT connection has the following pin assignments. The 8-pin interface is also used for the Management 10BaseT connection to a diagnostic IP network. Pin Number 8800-A2-GN21-20 TX Data + TX Data –... -
Page 51: 8-Pin Modular Management Serial Connector Pinouts
Pinouts 8-Pin Modular Management Serial Connector Pinouts The 8-pin Management Serial connector for asynchronous terminal interface (DCE type) has the following pin assignments: Pin Number 6-Pin Modular Alarm Connector Pinouts The Alarm connector consists of two sets of dry contact closures on a 6-pin jack. The Alarm leads report major and minor alarms to a CO alarm system. -
Page 52: Telco 50-Pin Connector Pinouts For Dsl Loops And Pots Splitters
Telco 50-pin Connector Pinouts for DSL Loops and POTS Splitters The three Telco 50-pin connectors on the Interface Module provide the two-wire loop interface from each DSL port to either the POTS splitter shelf or, if the loop is not being shared with POTS, then to the Main Distributing Frame (MDF). -
Page 53: Db25 Adapter Pinouts
Pinouts DB25 Adapter Pinouts The DB25 (RS232 male) adapter is used to convert the 8-pin serial interface to a standard RS-232 DB25 interface, which can then be connected to a terminal or laptop computer. The following lists the pin assignments for the DB25 adapter: 8-Pin Modular Serial... - Page 54 Technical Specifications The following table lists the technical specifications for the HotWire 8800 DSLAM chassis: Specifications Physical Dimensions Interfaces Power Grounding 8800-A2-GN21-20 Criteria Height: 19.22 inches Width: 17.2 inches (with 19-inch mounting brackets) Depth: 11.75 inches Weight: 30 pounds (without MCC and DSL cards) A standard 7-foot rack can hold a maximum of four chassis without POTS splitters.
- Page 55 Technical Specifications Specifications Network Equipment Building Standards (NEBS) Cooling and Air Handling Operating Environment Criteria The 8800 DSLAM meets NEBS Level 2 Criteria and NEBS Level 3 Criteria, Earthquake (Zone 4 Level). Each 8800 DSLAM is cooled by its integral, plug-in fan module assembly.
- Page 56 Glossary Backplane A common bus at the rear of the HotWire 8800 DSL Access System chassis connecting each DSL card to the MCC card for diagnostic and network management. It also distributes dc power to each slot. Central Office (CO) The physical building where the Class 5 switch is located and local telephone service wiring is collected from a surrounding area.
- Page 57 Remote Termination Unit. A DSL device that is installed at the customer premise. This device works with the HotWire 8800 DSLAM to provide lightning-speed Internet or corporate LAN access. SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol.
- Page 58 2-18 Ethernet hub/switch connection, 2-22 filler plates, 2-15, 2-17 Grounding, 2-3 grounding, C-1 hardware installation tasks, 2-4 pre-installation considerations, 2-3 unpacking, 2-3 HotWire 8800 DSLAM components, 1-3 description, 1-1 features, 1-4 mounting configurations, 1-5 physical dimensions, C-1 October 1997 IN-1...
- Page 59 Index installation site consideration, 2-3 installation tasks connecting to a CO alarm system, 2-21 connecting to a modem for remote management, 2-25 connecting to a POTS splitter, 2-19 connecting to a remote workstation, 2-23 connecting to a terminal or computer, 2-24 connecting to an MDF, 2-19 connecting to an SNMP management system, 2-23 connecting to Ethernet hubs or switches, 2-22...
- Page 60 rack mounting, 2-7 rack mounting, 2-6, 2-9 without threaded screw holes, 2-10 Rate Adaptive Digital Subscriber Line (RADSL), 1-1 related documents, v Remote Termination Unit (RTU), 1-2 removing card DSL card, 2-18 MCC card, 2-16 set back installation, 2-5, 2-9 setting the IP address on the MCC card, 3-1 setup instructions, 3-1 summary of installation tasks, 2-4...