Alarm Message Capability; Front Panel Emulation; Integral Modem; Asynchronous Terminal Interface Support - Paradyne 3150 Operator's Manual

1. Introduction

Alarm Message Capability

The CSU can be attached, either locally or remotely, to an ASCII terminal or
printer to display or print alarm messages. Alarms can also be displayed on a PC
that is using a terminal emulation package.

Front Panel Emulation

The CSU offers functionality through Front Panel Emulation software that is similar
to that provided by the CSU front panel. The functionality of the front panel is
available by clicking on the function keys with the mouse rather than by pressing
keys from the actual front panel.

Integral Modem

The standalone CSUs contain an integral low-speed (2400 bps), V.22bis dial
modem that enables communication with remote devices such as another
3150 CSU, an ASCII terminal or printer, or a PC running the 3100 Series Front
Panel Emulation software.

Asynchronous Terminal Interface Support

The DSU/CSU can be configured and managed from an asynchronous terminal.
The asynchronous terminal's full screen display uses a menu hierarchy similar to
the DSU/CSU's front panel. You can perform device management and
configuration operations as if you are using the DSU/CSU's front panel, but without
the limitation of the 2-line, 16-character LCD.

Telnet Access

Remote async terminal operations can be performed using Telnet access. Telnet is
a Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) service that supports a
virtual terminal interface.

SNMP Management Support

SNMP is a network management protocol that is used to monitor network
performance and status, and to report alarms (traps). To function, SNMP requires
a manager consisting of a software program housed within a workstation or PC; an
agent consisting of a software program housed within a device (e.g., the CSU);
and a Management Information Base (MIB) consisting of a database of managed
objects. The CSU can be managed by any industry-standard SNMP manager.
Two link layer protocols, Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) and Serial Line Internet
Protocol (SLIP), are supported for connection to an external SNMP manager or
network device (e.g., a router).
The SNMP manager or network device can be directly connected to the
communications (COM) port or can be accessed via Ethernet using the 10BaseT
port. The SNMP management system can communicate to the CSU remotely
through the Facility Data Link (FDL).
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