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COMSPHERE
3600 SERIES
DATA SERVICE UNITS
MODELS 3610 AND 3611
USER'S GUIDE
Document No. 3610-A2-GB46-60
December 1996
NOTE
This document supports Firmware version 8.0 or greater.
Refer to Appendix G for Firmware Version Control
Information.

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  • Page 1 COMSPHERE 3600 SERIES DATA SERVICE UNITS MODELS 3610 AND 3611 USER’S GUIDE Document No. 3610-A2-GB46-60 December 1996 NOTE This document supports Firmware version 8.0 or greater. Refer to Appendix G for Firmware Version Control Information.
  • Page 2 COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units Models 3610 and 3611 User’s Guide 3610-A2-GB46-60 7th Edition (December 1996) Changes and enhancements to the product and to the information herein will be documented and issued as a new release.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    — Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. — Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 3610-A2-GB46-60 December 1996 Safety Instructions...

  • Page 4: Government Requirements

    RENs of all devices should not exceed 5. Call your local telephone company to ascertain the maximum REN for your calling area. If your Model 3610 or 3611 DSU with DBM causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance.
  • Page 5 DSU with the cable provided. An FCC-compliant telephone cord and modular plug are provided with this equipment. This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack that is Part 68 compliant. 3610-A2-GB46-60 DDS Facility Data Rate...

  • Page 6: Equipment Warranty And Support

    — Within the U.S.A., call 1-800-870-2221 — International, call 727-530-2340 If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved. CAUTION December 1996 3610-A2-GB46-60...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface Product Introduction Model 3610 Installation 3610-A2-GB46-60 About This Guide ........
  • Page 8 3-14 3-14 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-16 3-16 3-16 3-16 3-16 3-16 3-17 3-17 3-18 ..... . 3610-A2-GB46-60...
  • Page 9 Appendices Glossary Index 3610-A2-GB46-60 Data Service Unit Menu ....... DSU Configuration Worksheet .

  • Page 10: Preface

    A list of related documents is also included. Chapter 2 explains how to install and set up your Model 3610 DSU. To install a Model 3611 DSU, refer to the COMSPHERE 3000 Series Carrier, Installation Manual.

  • Page 11: Product Introduction

    ..............Standard DSU Features The COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units (DSUs), Models 3610 and 3611, support communication between computers and other data processing devices by providing connections to digital data service (DDS) transmission facilities.

  • Page 12: Optional Dsu Features

    Async terminal control: Provides control from an async (asynchronous) VT100-compatible terminal. This feature is available only for a Model 3610 standalone DSU. External dial backup: Provided by an external dial backup unit (DBU), such as a 3800 Series dial/lease modem, for a point-to-point DSU.

  • Page 13: Dbm Common Capabilities

    When ordered from the factory as a DBM-X for Model 3611, does not function as a DSU. A DBM-X is a Model 3611 DBM-D, DBM-I, DBM-S, or DBM-V. 3610-A2-GB46-60 V.32bis DBM The V.32bis 14.4 kbps analog DBM childboards offer the following features:...

  • Page 14: Tdm/Mcmp And Digital Bridge Capabilities

    TDM channel. All ports in a digital-sharing group operate at the same speed and receive the same data. Models: There are two versions of the Model 3610 standalone TDM/Flex: — 2-port TDM/Flex — 6-port TDM/Flex With either Flex model, each port can be set independently as either an EIA-232 or V.35...

  • Page 15: Related Documents

    Models: There are two versions of the Model 3610 standalone MCMP/Flex: — 2-port MCMP/Flex — 6-port MCMP/Flex With either Flex model, each port can be set independently as either an EIA-232 or V.35 interface. Model 3611 provides EIA-232 for Ports 2–6.
  • Page 16 Number 3610-A2-GB48 Supplement to this User’s Guide. Shipped with all standalone 3610 DSUs with TDM, MCMP, or Digital Bridge options or upgrades. Provides descriptions of TDM, MCMP, and Digital Bridge features, installation instructions, front panel operation, configuration options and worksheets, troubleshooting, messages, and specifications.

  • Page 17: Model 3610 Installation

    The Model 3610 DSU is delivered with default switch settings and factory-installed software options. The factory default configuration option set is FacT. The Model 3610 DSU is ready to connect to the network. No on-site assembly is required. Before You Begin...

  • Page 18: Installation Process

    If you are not sure of the proper static control precautions, contact your nearest sales or service representative. The Model 3610 DSU has a switch located under the front panel. To verify or change the S1 switch settings, remove the front bezel: Procedure 1.
  • Page 19 S1 2 S1-2 S1-3 S1-3 S1-4 S1-4 ON is to the left as you face the front of the DSU. OFF is to the right. December 1996 Model 3610 Installation Figure B V.35 Test Mode (S1-4) V.32 EIA-232 Test Mode (S1-3)

  • Page 20: Powering Up The Dsu

    These may include DBM and MUX for TDM/MCMP. Runs a Device Test on the DSU and each installed hardware option. All front panel lights flash on and off. December 1996 V . 3 / D C L I N Voltage AC Power Table-Top Transformer 495-14703 3610-A2-GB46-60...

  • Page 21: Saving And Changing Configuration Options

    Document No. 3610-A2-GB48. Configuration options supporting DBMs are in Document No. 3610-A2-GB49. The Model 3610 is preconfigured at the factory for FacT with default settings for a tributary, point-to-point circuit, and a data rate of Auto. Set the data rate to match the service provider’s rate.

  • Page 22: Home Screen Display

    From the Load from menu, any selection except Remote loads a complete set of configuration option values into a working buffer. December 1996 Configure: Opts PList Addr ChgMd Term SPID Load from: Activ Remt Usr1 Usr3 FacC FacT FacB NOTE 3610-A2-GB46-60...
  • Page 23 Use the Appendix B worksheet for recording configuration option changes stored in Usr1, Usr2, or Usr3. For a complete list of DSU factory default settings, refer to Table A-1. December 1996 Model 3610 Installation Table 2-1 Source Of Configuration Options...

  • Page 24: Dds Network Connection

    1. For a multipoint link configuration, request a device Identity report to ensure that the DSU is addressed properly (ID from the Status branch). The Model 3610 is delivered with a network address set to 254. 2. For a point-to-point link or multipoint link configuration, verify the port speed [Prt(Kbps) from DSU Options].

  • Page 25: Dte Connections

    V.35 connector, the maximum distance recommended between the DSU and the DTE is 1000 feet. To install the Model 3610 DTE connection: Procedure 1. Connect the plug end of the DTE cable to the proper port on the back panel of the DSU (EIA232 or V.35).

  • Page 26: Sna Diagnostic Interface Verification

    Async Terminal Connection Use a CC-to-DB25 cable to connect an async terminal Hubbing to a DSU. This feature is available for the Model 3610 Device standalone unit only. To enable the async terminal, see Appendix C, Async Terminal Operation.

  • Page 27: Front Panel Operation

    ................3610-A2-GB46-60 Front Panel Operation .

  • Page 28: Overview

    The front panel is the user interface to the DSU. There are two types of front panels: The front panel on the Model 3610 (Figure 3-1) The shared diagnostic control panel (SDCP) used with the Model 3611 (Figure 3-2) in a COMSPHERE 3000 Series Carrier .

  • Page 29: Lcd

    Left Scroll Keypad There are seven keys on the Model 3610 front panel. these keys move the cursor one character to the left or right to allow one entry at a time. All menus and display screens wrap around. Scrolling takes you to the first or last selection of the menu.

  • Page 30: Status Indicators

    DSU with TDM or MCMP: The circuit external lead states for any TDM or MCMP ports can be selected through the front panel’s Control branch. Model 3610 DSU: The monitored port is displayed on the front panel LCD. Model 3611 DSU with TDM or MCMP: The TDM or MCMP faceplate indicates the monitored port with port LED lit.

  • Page 31: Async Terminal Operation

    Async Terminal Operation You can use an async terminal in place of the front panel to manage a standalone Model 3610 DSU. When enabled, the async terminal interface: Supports a VT100-compatible terminal Is set to VT100 standards of 9.6 kbps data rate,...

  • Page 32: Status Branch

    — The DSU’s aggregate data rate or test alarms. — A DDS facility alarm if the DDS data rate is not available. Refer to the Rate(Kbps) configuration option (Table 4-1). December 1996 H/S: 22:31:03 * 56 DDS to indicate that additional health 3610-A2-GB46-60...

  • Page 33: Dte Status

    From the front panel, the DTE interface statuses appear in sets. Use the key to view each DTE lead status. 3610-A2-GB46-60 Circuit Quality Circuit Quality (CircQ) is a display showing the DDS Receive Signal Loss (DDS RxLoss) based on peak detection of the received signal.
  • Page 34 COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units Field Name Model: 3610 or 3611. Unit serial number. DSU SW ver: Software/firmware version residing on DSU or changed using the SW Vers configuration option in Table 4-4. Refer to Appendix G, Firmware Version Control Information .

  • Page 35: Backup Branch

    Disc Dial For additional use of the Backup branch, refer to the TDM/MCMP/Digital Bridge Options Supplement, Document No. 3610-A2-GB48, and the DBM Options Supplement, Document No. 3610-A2-GB49. Test Branch The Test branch provides extensive testing capabilities for the DSU, the DDS circuit, the DBM, and the backup circuit.

  • Page 36: Device Test

    (BERT) from the remote DSU. The local DSU receives test data, loops it back to the transmitter before the DTE interface, and returns it to the network. Once the digital loopback test begins, the message Command Complete appears. December 1996 3610-A2-GB46-60...

  • Page 37: Remote Digital Loopback

    The control DSU can send a Digital Loopback to a multipoint tributary and perform a Remote Digital Loopback on the multipoint tributary. A Digital Loopback cannot be initiated from a multipoint tributary. COMSPHE RE 3610 Control DL on a Port COMSPHE RE...

  • Page 38: Digital Test

    Number of blocks with errors detected at the remote DSU, indicating an error in the outgoing transmission path. Number of blocks that were not received or acknowledged by the remote DSU or DBM. 3610-A2-GB46-60...

  • Page 39: Bit Error Rate Test

    LCDs. Any indicator that does not flash is not functional. All LEDs are functioning if all the status indicators on the Model 3610 front panel are flashing. In a COMSPHERE 3000 Series Carrier, the status indicators on the SDCP remain ON.

  • Page 40: Configuration Branch

    When configuring remotely, it is recommended that the control and tributary DSUs have the same firmware 496-12973b version, or that the control has the highest version. December 1996 3610-A2-GB46-60...

  • Page 41: Poll List

    Command Complete appears when the poll list is completed. Directory Directory (Dir) is the DSU’s dial backup directory. Refer to Document No. 3610-A2-GB49 for more DBM information. Phone Phone (Phone), the local telephone number feature, stores the local DBM’s telephone number. Refer to Document No.

  • Page 42: Spid

    Service Profile Identifier Screen (SPID) provides access to two Bearer Access Channels: B1 and B2. This feature applies only to the ISDN DBM. Refer to Document No. 3610-A2-GB49 for more DBM information. Menu Menu allows you to disable Full mode. Full mode displays all menu selections based on installed and user-configured configuration options.

  • Page 43: Reset

    NOTE Reset is disruptive and can affect your application data or may cause your application session to be dropped. 3610-A2-GB46-60 Remote Branch The Remote (Remot) branch allows front panel access to remote units. Point-to-point configuration: access DSU at the other end.

  • Page 44: Front Panel Security

    COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units Front Panel Security The Model 3610 front panel and Model 3611 shared diagnostic control panel (SDCP) have two levels of security access, as shown in Table 3-6. Refer to Appendix A to view the functions on the menu tree.

  • Page 45: Configuration Option Tables

    Table E-4, Configuration Error Messages, for messages that may appear after pressing SAVE. Related Documentation Configuration options supporting TDM, MCMP, and digital bridging are in Document No. 3610-A2-GB48. Configuration options supporting DBMs are in Document No. 3610-A2-GB49. 3610-A2-GB46-60 ............
  • Page 46 Port speed does not appear if TDM or MCMP hardware is installed. Instead, this entry is made in the DSU Port Speed Configuration Options for MCMP or TDM. Refer to Document No. 3610-A2-GB48. In TDM and MCMP mode, the External clock source is replaced with Ports 1 – 6. Selecting a port number results in the TDM operating with timing provided by the DTE at the selected port (EIA-232 Pin 24 or V.35 Pins U and W).
  • Page 47 MUX Port n menu. In Bridge mode with MUX Funct set to CBrdg, the Transmit Elastic Store configuration options for Port 1 are ignored (automatically disabled). 3610-A2-GB46-60 Table 4-1 (2 of 3) DSU Configuration Options...
  • Page 48 Series DSU that supports V.54 signaling. Disab – Disable if the DTE does not support V.54 signaling or other DSUs do not support V.54 signaling. Table 4-1 (3 of 3) DSU Configuration Options Prev Prt3 Prt4 Prt5 Prt6 December 1996 Prev 3610-A2-GB46-60...
  • Page 49 NOTE: When the TDM is operating at a line speed greater than 19.2 kbps or with a multipoint configuration, 100 bps is not a valid in-band secondary channel transport rate. TDM uses 10 bps of the DSU port bandwidth for in-band framing and diagnostics. 3610-A2-GB46-60 Table 4-2 (1 of 2)
  • Page 50 Br56 – Required for aggregate switching and digital bridge configurations when a Switched 56 DBM or ISDN DBM is installed. Do not use 3600s if you have a point-to-point tributary with disruptive diagnostics, no rate adaption, and RTS configured with DTE. Table 4-2 (2 of 2) Diagnostic DSU Configuration Options 3600e Br56 Prev December 1996 3610-A2-GB46-60...
  • Page 51 DSU. Refer to the Network Diagnostic Connection section in Chapter 2. This configuration option is only available for a Model 3610 DSU configured as a control. CC – Control Channel. Set Control Channel for CC IN/DC OUT connection as the first link an NMS.
  • Page 52 When in MCMP or TDM mode, using a multipoint single-port device, or Diag Type is set to Disr or None, this configuration option does not appear. Instead, it is displayed in the MUX Port configuration options under Port 1. Ports 2 – 6 must be set independently. See Document No. 3610-A2-GB48 for MUX Configuration Options. Table 4-3...
  • Page 53 When in MCMP or TDM mode, this configuration option does not appear. Instead, it is displayed in the DSU Port Speed configuration options for MCMP or TDM under Port 1. Ports 2 – 6 must be set independently. 3610-A2-GB46-60 Table 4-3...
  • Page 54 Chang – Set timer to any value from 1 to 100 second(s) in increments of 1. Disab – Sets timer to Disab. When you select Disab, streaming terminal detection is not provided. For async terminal, enter 0 (zero) for Disable. 4-10 Table 4-4 (1 of 6) General Configuration Options December 1996 3610-A2-GB46-60...
  • Page 55 Tries Time-out configuration option expires, and the call is dropped. Enable Auto Bckup to use this selection (refer to the Backup Configuration Option Table in Document No. 3610-A2-GB49). FrcOn – Forced On. Keeps CTS on as long as the DSU has power.
  • Page 56 Bilateral Loopback. If this configuration option is enabled, a DTE Loopback occurs when a Digital Loopback occurs. Refer to the Loopbacks section in Chapter 3. Enab – When enabled, a Digital Loopback causes a DTE Loopback. Disab – Disables Bilateral Loopback. 4-12 Table 4-4 (3 of 6) General Configuration Options December 1996 3610-A2-GB46-60...
  • Page 57 6.66 – Set 6.66 for the tributary DSU when the control DSU’s software version is 6.xx or greater and the tributary DSU’s software version is 8.xx or greater. Normal – Select Normal for both the tributary and control when both DSU software versions are 7.25 or greater. 3610-A2-GB46-60 Table 4-4 (4 of 6)
  • Page 58 Async Sync configuration option is enabled. 6 to 10 – Selects the asynchronous bits per character. When Stop Bits is set to 2, 10 will not appear. 4-14 Table 4-4 (5 of 6) General Configuration Options Prev December 1996 3610-A2-GB46-60...
  • Page 59 Enab – The 3600 Series DSU responds to LPDA-2 commands. When enabled, it is recommended that DSR FrcOn be set to Enab and CTS Cntrl set to RTS. Disab – The 3600 Series DSU does not respond to LPDA-2 commands. 3610-A2-GB46-60 Table 4-4 (6 of 6)
  • Page 60 Transmit/Receive Test commands. The default values are the type (5822) and model (10) of the IBM 5822, which the standalone 3610 DSU emulates for LPDA-2 monitoring. This value can be changed, but NetView may report an error if the value is not a known IBM model number.

  • Page 61: Data Service Unit Menu

    Table A-1 presents all DSU factory default configuration settings. Refer to Chapter 4 for details regarding DSU configuration options. For additional factory default configuration settings, refer to Document No.: 3610-A2-GB48 for TDM, MCMP, and digital bridging 3610-A2-GB49 for DBMs December 1996...

  • Page 62: Dsu Configuration Worksheet

    Configuration Options PList Poll List PrtSp Port Speed Pswrd Password Remot Remote Mode Remt Remote Remote Digital Loopback SPID Service Profile Identifier Subn Subnetwork Health and Status Time Division Multiplexer Term Async Terminal TPwr Terminal Power TxCtl Transmitter Control 3610-A2-GB46-60 DTone...
  • Page 63 Activ Usr1 Usr2 Usr3 SAVE Diag Activ Remt Usr1 Usr2 Usr3 Address Activ Usr1 Usr2 Usr3 Prt1 Prt2 Prt3 Prt4 3610-A2-GB46-60 Phone Addr ChgMd Term SPID Chang Chang Chang Save DPII Enab Disab Pswrd Pswrd FacT MPTC FacC FacB MPTT...
  • Page 64 Fast Select Enable LPDA-2 FacC LPDA-2 Disable LPDA Address SNA Backup Disable Code 1 Model 3610 582210 Model 3611 582218 Code 2 Model 3610 5822101 Model 3611 5822181 * Defaults to 56 kbps when MCMP installed. ** Defaults to Multipoint when MCMP installed.
  • Page 65 SW Version Normal AnswerExternalBU Disable RLSD in MCMP Async Sync Disable AsyncBit/Character Stop Bits Overspeed PowerOnTest Enable *** DBM- X defaults to Disable. 3610-A2-GB46-60 Table A-1 (2 of 2) FacT FacB Tributary Digital Bridge EIA232 EIA232 FrcOn Disable Disable Enable***...

  • Page 66: Dsu Configuration Worksheet

    Service Unit Menu. 3610-A2-GB46-60 ............
  • Page 67 Configuration Worksheet for Basic DSU Mode Date:_______________________________________________ Device:_____________________________________________ Serial Number:_______________________________________ Value Configuration Options Rate(Kbps) Auto, 64CC, 64L, 56, 38.4, 19.2, 9.6, 4.8, 2.4 64, 56, 48, 38.4, 32, 28.8, 24.0, 19.2, PrtSp(Kbps) 18.8, 18.0, 16.8, 14.4, 12.0, 9.6, 9.2, 8.4, 7.2, 4.8, 4.4, 4.0, 2.4 , 2.0, 1.2, Disab TxClkSource Int, RXC, Ext, DDS, Prt1, Prt2, Prt3,...

  • Page 68: Async Terminal Operation

    ........... . . An async terminal is connected to the Model 3610 DSU with a CC-to-DB25 cable.

  • Page 69: A2-Gb46

    Undo. December 1996 Valid Password Entries Password Entry a to z Upper or lowercase 0 to 9 Pound sign – Dash Period Backslash Pswrd: site134K Enter key; select Save. Pswrd: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Undo 3610-A2-GB46-60...

  • Page 70: Enabling The Async Terminal

    At the same time, the LCD’s message changes to: User I/F - Activ FP Locked 3610-A2-GB46-60 If no key is pressed at the async terminal for 5 minutes, the front panel redisplays User I/F – Idle and FP Locked.
  • Page 71 For keypad function details, refer to the Keypad section of Chapter 3. Symbol Display Comparison Front Panel (F1) (F2) — (line above text line) __ (line below text line) December 1996 NOTE Async Terminal > < 3610-A2-GB46-60...

  • Page 72: Screen Types

    (e.g., enter 1 to select the Local branch). No carriage return <CR> is required. 3610-A2-GB46-60 Customer ID: ORLANDO2 Model: COMSPHERE 3610 Port 1 DSU 9.6 C 1 – Local 2 – Remote PRESS Desired Selection Key: Every configuration option selection screen presents Previous as the first choice.

  • Page 73: Changing External Leads

    4 – Confg The Configure Menu Selection screen appears and is comparable to selecting Confg from the front panel. Customer ID: ORLANDO2 Model: COMSPHERE 3610 Configure: 1 – Opts T/ C t r l – T = Top Menu 2 – PList U/ C t r l –...

  • Page 74: Input Screens

    2. The Async Terminal Menu screen appears with Term: Enab as the third line. To access the Customer ID: PRESS: 4 – CID Customer ID: ORLANDO2 Model: COMSPHERE 3610 Term: Enab 1 – Enab T/ C t r l – T = Top Menu 2 – Disab U/C t r l –...

  • Page 75: Display Screens

    4. The DSU Digital Test Run Time input screen appears. The hhh:mm:ss must be fully populated as shown below. Customer ID: ORLANDO2 Model: COMSPHERE 3610 Run Tim: 0:00:00 C t r l – T = Top Menu C t r l – U = Up Menu C t r l –...

  • Page 76: Sna Diagnostics

    The SNA Diagnostic Interface firmware is installed in the carrier-mounted Model 3611 DSU and the standalone Model 3610 DSU. Either model may be configured as the control of a circuit that is to be managed by the NetView management system.
  • Page 77 Address 253 (FD hex) is the broadcast LPDA-2 address. Link Segment Level 1 (Primary Circuit) Crossover Cable 253* Tributary Extended Control DSU December 1996 Link Segment Level 2 (Extended Circuit) LPDA-2 Control Tributary 496-12986b-04 3610-A2-GB46-60...

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting And Front Panel Messages

    Table E-6 presents subnetwork health and status messages. For configuration error messages supporting TDM, MCMP, and digital bridging, refer to Document No. 3610-A2-GB48. For configuration error, progress, and health and status messages supporting DBMs, refer to Document No. 3610-A2-GB49. December 1996...
  • Page 79 Async terminal is enabled but inactive. Front panel access has been initiated and a valid password entered. The async terminal is in Standby mode. If no key is pressed for 5 minutes, the DSU reverts to User I/F – Idle. Action 3610-A2-GB46-60...
  • Page 80 Inval 2ndChanSpd DSU port speed with Diagnostic Type set to NonDisruptive. Use configuration option In-Band Secondary Channel Diagnostic Speed when no excess bandwidth is available. 3610-A2-GB46-60 Table E-4 (1 of 2) Configuration Error Messages Condition Symmetric port is required when configuration option NetIntf is set to AggSw or Forc.
  • Page 81 When the configuration option AsyncBit/Char is set to 10, set the configuration option Stop Bits to 1. Set configuration option Disr Type for any value but 2500, or disable configuration option V.54 Lpbk. December 1996 Action 3610-A2-GB46-60...
  • Page 82 Dial tone test was enabled and test failed. DSU:Device Fail Internal failure in the DSU is detected. DSU:Disable DSU transmitter is disabled. 3610-A2-GB46-60 Table E-5 (1 of 4) Device Health and Status Messages Condition Reset all configuration options from one of the factory-loaded option sets: FacC, FacT, FacB, MPTC, or MPTT.
  • Page 83 Change the configuration option Network Address. The problem could be temporary while retraining is in progress. If message continues, initiate a Device self-test (Devic) from the Test branch. If failure continues, call your sales or service representative. December 1996 Action 3610-A2-GB46-60...
  • Page 84 — Remote DSU — Test Mode Port nnn DTR Alarm The DTR lead at port nnn (01— 06, All) has been Off for more than 30 seconds. 3610-A2-GB46-60 Table E-5 (3 of 4) Device Health and Status Messages Condition The problem could be temporary while retraining is in progress.
  • Page 85 Check the Subnetwork Health and Status report and Table E-6. Set the configuration option DBM Rate(Kbps) to the DDS network data rate. Clear any alarms to decrease the amount of information reported. December 1996 Action 3610-A2-GB46-60...
  • Page 86 ( nn = 1–6). Thresh Threshold exceeded. TribTm Tributary time-out. Trunc Subtree truncation. 3610-A2-GB46-60 Troubleshooting and Front Panel Messages Table E-6 Action See Table E-5 for conditions and action. Indicates DBM is active. Indicates DBM is in Standby mode. Check the DBM facility.

  • Page 87: Technical Specifications

    LADS maximum connection distance requirements (Tables F-1 and F-2) 3600 Series DSU (Tables F-3 and F-4) 3600 Hubbing Device for use with a Model 3610 DSU only (Table F-5) Async Terminal for use with a Model 3610 DSU only (Table F-6)
  • Page 88 COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units LADS Connection Distances for Models 3610 - A4-xxx and 3611-B4-xxx Data Rate 19 Gauge (kbps) (.0359 or .9122 mm) (24.51 km) 19.2 (20.78 km) 38.4 (17.45 km) General COMSPHERE 3600 Series Technical Specifications Specifications...
  • Page 89 3611 DSU, 3000 Series Carrier Safety 3610 DSU 3611 DSU, 3000 Series Carrier Emissions Bell Canada DTE INTERFACE 3610 and Non-modular 3611 DSUs 25-pin D-subminiature connector 34-pin connector Modular 3611 DSU 25-Pin V.35 Interface Uses a Rear Connector Plate with two 25-pin D-subminiature connectors.
  • Page 90 Depth (25-Pin V.35 Interface) 3000 Series Carrier Height Width Depth WEIGHT 3610 DSU 3610 DSU with DBM 3611 DSU (modular) 3611 DSU (modular) with DBM 3611 DSU (non-modular) 3611 DSU (non-modular) with DBM Rear Connector Plate (2-port) 25-Pin EIA-232/25-Pin V.35...
  • Page 91 Digital Services (DDS, ASDS) LADS Clear Channel When timing is external (provided by the DTE), the DTE’s clock must be within these ranges. DDS NETWORK INTERFACE 3610 DSU 3611 DSU DIAGNOSTIC INTERFACE 3610 DSU 3611 DSU NETWORK COMPATIBILITY ANSI T1.410 – 1992 and AT&T Technical Reference 62310 –...
  • Page 92 ASYNC TERMINAL CONNECTION CC-to-DB25 cable Table F-5 Criteria Diagnostic interfaces for the Model 3610 DSU Two 8-pin modular jacks. T he 3600 Hubbing Device has a 6-inch cable that terminates in a 4-pin modular plug. 1.9 inches (4.8 cm) 0.9 inches (2.3 cm) 3.4 inches (8.6 cm)

  • Page 93: Firmware Version Control Information

    DSU firmware version is less than 7.24 but greater than 1.10, changes are required to the DSU tributary firmware version. 3610-A2-GB46-60 Information To modify the control or tributary DSU firmware version, use the SW Vers configuration option in General Configuration Options, Table 4-4.
  • Page 94 8.xx 7.xx 8.xx 8.xx December 1996 Set Tributary DSU’s Set Tributary DSU s SW Ver. to: 3.20 3.21 3.22 3.23 3.24 4.40 4.41 4.42 4.43 Normal Normal 6.65 6.66 Normal Normal 6.65 6.66 Normal 6.65 6.66 Normal Normal Normal 3610-A2-GB46-60...
  • Page 95 2-line, 16-character liquid-crystal display (LCD), which can accommodate only three selections per screen. asynchronous A data transmission that is synchronized by a transmission start bit at the beginning of a character (five to transmission eight bits) and one or more stop bits at the end. 3610-A2-GB46-60 Glossary December 1996 Glossary-1...
  • Page 96 United Nations to recommend communications standards and policies. See ITU-TSS. channel A bidirectional DS0, voice, or data path, for electrical transmission between two or more points. Also called a circuit, link, path, or facility. Glossary-2 December 1996 3610-A2-GB46-60...
  • Page 97 PSTN. The unit functions as a DBM; does not function as a DSU. DBM-X A carrier-mounted dial backup unit that provides automatic dial backup and service restoration of failed digital circuits. Primary core is enabled; does not function as a DSU. 3610-A2-GB46-60 December 1996 Glossary Glossary-3...
  • Page 98 An external dial backup unit can also provide dedicated backup. diagnostic path A method used by an NMS to extend diagnostic control to devices other than a tributary 3610 DSU at a extension remote location. It uses one multiplexed channel to provide an external 1200 bps asynchronous transparent path for the NMS’s control channel.
  • Page 99 Front-End Processor. A communications computer associated with a host computer that manages the lines and routing of data through the network. ferrite choke A ferrite choke is attached to a cable to reduce electromagnetic interference and ensure compliance with FCC Part 15 Rules. 3610-A2-GB46-60 December 1996 Glossary Glossary-5...
  • Page 100 Filtering is not displaying options for hardware that is not installed. flex The flex option is available for the Model 3610 with TDM or MCMP. When installed, each port can be set independently as either an EIA-232 or V.35 interface.
  • Page 101 The data rate and port speed(s) are not equal. non-disruptive Executing the command will not disrupt primary data. session Network Termination One. Termination of ISDN U-interface from the Network. 3610-A2-GB46-60 December 1996 Glossary Glossary-7...
  • Page 102 128 devices. Shared Diagnostic Unit. A circuit card installed in Slot 0 of the COMSPHERE 3000 Series Carrier that provides an interface between an optional SDCP and/or network management system and the devices in the carrier. Glossary-8 December 1996 3610-A2-GB46-60...
  • Page 103 Volts alternating current. V.32bis An ITU standard for full-duplex transmissions with asynchronous or synchronous data over dial or leased telephone lines at rates up to 14.4 kbps. V.35 An ITU standard for a high-speed, 34-position, DCE/DTE interface. 3610-A2-GB46-60 December 1996 Glossary Glossary-9...
  • Page 104 (PC) workstation. This NMS operates in a Microsoft Windows graphic environment. 6800 Series Network A Paradyne automated network management system that allows an operator to monitor network Management System conditions, analyze problems, and take restorative measures. Glossary-10 December 1996 3610-A2-GB46-60...
  • Page 105 LED status indicator, 3-4 alternate port 1, 1-2, 3-9 Answer External Dial Backup, 4-14 AnswExtBU, 4-14 AntiStreaming, 4-10 App Modul, ID display, 3-8 ASPEN, App Modul ID display, 3-8 3610-A2-GB46-60 Index async terminal, 1-2, C-1–C-8 connection, 2-10 front panel differences, C-4 messages, E-2...
  • Page 106 CTS, LED status indicator, 3-4 CTS Cntrl, clear-to-send, 4-10 CTS Lead, 4-11 data set ready during tests, 4-11 forced on, 4-11 Data Terminal Ready (DTR), alarm, 4-13 See also 3610-A2-GB49 common capabilities, 1-3 ISDN, 1-4 Switched 56, 1-3–1-4 testing, 1-3 V.32, 1-3 DBM-X, 3-8...
  • Page 107 2-9, 3-10 Port, 4-10 RTS Cntrl, 4-10 Status, 3-7 DTone, dial tone test, 3-13 Alarm, 4-13 message, E-7 call control. See 3610-A2-GB49 LED status indicator, 3-4 message, E-9 3610-A2-GB46-60 edit/save, after configuration option changes, 3-14 EIA-232 async terminal connection, 2-10...
  • Page 108 Loopback (Lpbk) test, 3-10–3-11 LPDA-2 Address, 4-16 Addressing, D-1–D-2 App Modul ID display, 3-8 configuration options, 4-15–4-16 factory defaults, A-4 operation, 4-15 option verification, 2-10 SNA diagnostic interface, 1-2 LPDA-2, configuration options, worksheet, B-1–B-2 Lead, 4-11 LED status indicator, 3-4 December 1996 3610-A2-GB46-60...
  • Page 109 4-8 MAJOR, message, E-9 MCMP See also 3610-A2-GB48 capabilities, 1-4 Communication Fail message, E-6 RLSD in, 4-14 Menu, Configuration branch, 3-16 menu structure, 3-5 tree, 3-2, A-1–A-3 tree abbreviations, A-2 message 10BPC & 2 Stops, E-4 AgSw Req SymPrt, E-3 AgSw&TribIncmpt, E-3...
  • Page 110 POWER, rear panel connection, 2-4 power level, 4-3 PowerOnTst, 4-15 disable power-up routine, 2-5 Reset/Device test, 3-17 power-up routine, 2-4, 3-5, 4-15, E-1 primary core See also 3610-A2-GB49 DBM-X, 1-3 ID display, 3-8 protocol changing mode, 3-15 for ISDN, 1-4 for remote unit, 3-14...
  • Page 111 (subn), health and status, 3-7 SubSpd, message, E-9 SW Vers, 4-13 firmware version, 3-8–3-9 switched-carrier emulation, 1-4 SystemStat, 4-11 See also 3610-A2-GB48 capabilities, 1-4 technical specifications, F-1–F-6 3600 hubbing device, F-6 async terminal, F-6 DSU, F-5 general 3600 Series, F-2–F-4...
  • Page 112 1-1 terminal power display, 3-7 test mode, 2-2 V.54 Lpbk, 4-4 verification, network testing, 2-8 verification routine, configuration option changes, 3-14 VT100 terminal, 3-5, C-1 worksheet, DSU configuration options, B-1–B-2 XLOOP, App Modul ID display, 3-8 December 1996 3610-A2-GB46-60...

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