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Page 2 Multiserver 10000 Multiserver 10000 MS10 Feeder Commpak 3.2 MS10 Network Node Commpak MS10 DMA Expansion Module MS5 Expansion Module—Sync/Async MS1Expansion Module—Async only MS1 Expansion Module—12 Async—RJ-45 MS1 Expansion Module—12 Async—RJ-45 w/Line Drivers MS1 V.35 Converter/DCE MS1 X.21 (V.11) Converter MS1 Rackmount Kit...
Page 3: Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement
Multiserver 10000 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed an used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio communication.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
MS RLB Module ........................19 MS1 NMS Module ........................20 MS1 V.35 Converter/DCE .......................20 X.21 Converter/DCE .......................20 2. Introduction 2.1 The Multiserver 10000 (Base Unit) .................21 2.2 Feeder Muxes ........................22 2.3 The Commpak ........................24 2.4 Expansion Modules......................24 2.5 MS1 Voice/Fax Card......................24 2.6 MS1 56K CSU/DSU Module (MT150C) ................24 2.7 MS RLB Module (MX229A).....................24...
Page 6 Table of Contents Table of Contents (continued) 3.5 Default Node Numbers and Node IDs ................28 3.6 Examples of Network Designs ..................30 Single Link Point-to-Point......................30 A Point-to-Point Network with a Secondary Interconnect Link ..........31 String............................32 Star .............................33 Distributed Star .........................34 4. Base-Unit Installation 4.1 Check Contents .........................35 4.2 Plan the Location Based on the Physical Description and Requirements ....35 4.3 CommPak Cartridge Installation and Removal ..............36...
Page 7 Multiserver 10000 Table of Contents (continued) 5.6 Installation Procedures.....................48 5.6.1 Install the Spacers ......................48 5.6.2 Install the CCM........................48 5.6.3 Install Channel Expansion Modules ................49 5.6.4 Remaining Spacers......................50 5.6.5 Installing Blank Back Panels...................50 5.6.6 Put the Cover Back On ....................51 5.7 Converters (Optional Equipment) ..................52 Installing Converters .........................52...
Page 8 Table of Contents Table of Contents (continued) CCM Indicators .........................63 Final Installation........................63 7.3 Using Modems with the Interconnect Link ..............64 7.4 The Sync Data Channel ....................65 7.5 Testing Asynchronous Data Channels ................67 Async Channels on the Local Node ..................67 Async Channels Across the Link....................67 Configuration ..........................67 7.6 Testing the RLB Module....................69 ThinNet............................69...
Page 9 Multiserver 10000 Table of Contents (continued) Install the X.21 Link........................81 X.21 Feeder Mux Node IDs ......................81 X.21 Channels ...........................81 X.21 Calls ...........................81 8.8 Review Link Configuration....................82 9. Data-Channel Configuration 9.1 Port Configuration......................83 9.2 Synchronous Channels .....................84 Protocol Menu...........................84 Sync Channel Parameters ......................84 Control Signals ..........................86...
Page 10 Table of Contents Table of Contents (continued) 10.6 Matching Capability for Asynchronous Channels............115 10.7 Asynchronous-Channel Switching Parameters............116 10.8 Classes ..........................119 What is a Switching Class?.......................119 Example of a Switching Class ....................121 Planning a Class........................121 Configuring a Class .........................121 Review Class Configuration ....................124 Review Class Messages......................124 10.9 Connect Protocol Details....................125 Dedicated Protocol........................125...
Page 11 Multiserver 10000 Table of Contents (continued) 11.6 Status/Statistics ......................147 11.7 Link Administration......................155 Reset ............................155 Status/Statistics........................155 Channel Priority Over the Link....................155 11.8 Channel Administration ....................156 11.9 Switching Administration .....................156 12. Diagnostics 12.1 Self-Test..........................157 12.2 Terminate Test.......................157 12.3 Async Channel Loopback in the Command Mode.............157 Local Echo ..........................157...
Page 12 Table of Contents Table of Contents (continued) Appendix A: Worksheets Worksheet for Planning Node Numbers and Node IDs ............176 Worksheet for Recording Optional Module Locations and their Connectors ....177 Synchronous Protocol and Channel Worksheet ..............178 Asynchronous Channel Characteristics Worksheet ............180 Asynchronous Channel Features Worksheet ...............182 Asynchronous Channel Extended Features Worksheet .............184 Record of Asynchronous Classes ..................185...
Page 13 Multiserver 10000 Table of Contents (continued) Extended Features........................213 Switching Parameters ......................213 Synchronous Channel Characteristics ..................214 Channel Characteristics ......................214 DLC ............................214 ASCII Bisync and EBCDIC Bisync ..................214 RTS/CTS ..........................2105 Sync-Pad ...........................215 H-P Sync ...........................216 MICOM DLC ...........................216 MICOM Voice..........................216 TDM ............................217 Fast Packet ..........................217...
Page 14 Table of Contents Table of Contents (continued) Appendix F: Device Applications Extended Wang Support Feature (WANGX)...............245 Tandem...........................245 HP ENQ/ACK ........................245 Tail-Ending Mode (Dial-Up Modem Operation)..............246 Appendix G: Rackmount Installation ..................247 Glossary .............................249 Warning Access to the interior of the unit for such purposes as replacing fuses, or any other maintenance-type of procedure, must be performed only by a qualified technician.
Page 15: Specifications
Multiserver 10000 1. Specifications Multiserver 10000 (Base Unit) Physical Specifications MX230A Expansion — up to 4 modules (in locations B, C, D, and E) and the NMS module (underneath the Performance Specifications CCM). Multiplexor Technique — Microband ATM Keypad — 5 button Link Capacity —...
Page 16 Multiserver 10000 Table of Contents (continued)
Page 17 1. Specifications Multiserver 10000 (continued) Async Channel Characteristics Sync Channel Characteristics Capacity — up to 41 Capacity — up to 12 Speed — 50 to 38,400 bps Speed — External clocking: 1.2 to 38.4 Kbps Configuration — DCE Internal clocking: DLC: 1.2 to 38.4 Kbps;...
Page 18: Expansion Modules
Multiserver 10000 Expansion Modules MS5 Expansion Module Sync/Async MS1 Expansion Module—12 Async—RJ-45 MX223C MX215C Connectors — (12) RJ-45 (female) Connectors — (6) DB25 (female) Interface — RS-232, V.24/V.28 Interface — RS-232, V.24/V.28 Transmission Mode — Serial async; full-duplex Transmission Mode — Serial async; full-duplex Configuration —...
Page 19: Ms1 Voice/Fax Cards
1. Specifications MS1 Voice/Fax Cards MX225C-1 MX225C-2 General Specifications Analog Specifications Channels per Voice/Fax Card — Insertion Loss — 2 dB nominal @ 1000 Hz MX225C-1: One channel (End-to-End) MX225C-2: Two channels Audio Levels — Signals Supported — Analog voice and Group III Input/Output Levels: 0 dBm maximum facsimile (fax) Adjustable Range: +28 dB to –28 dB in steps...
Page 20 Multiserver 10000 MS1 Voice/Fax Cards (continued) MX225C-1 MX225C-2 Signaling Specifications Digital Specifications Formats — Channel Digitizing Rates — 4.8, 6.4, 7.2, 8, 9.6, 12, 14, and 16 Kbps Dial Pulse: ≤3% distortion @ 10 pulses per second Facsimile Rates — Group III fax at 9.6, 7.2, 4.8, and 2.4 Kbps, not to exceed channel digitizing rate...
Page 21: Ms1 56K Csu/Dsu Module
1. Specifications MS1 56K CSU/DSU Module MS RLB Module MT150C MX229A Network Application — 4-wire DDS interface Connectors — 15-pin AUI connector to AT&T Digital Data Service network or BNC connector (or equivalent) Indicators — Bridge LEDs: Data Rate — 56 Kbps AT - Power On LA - LAN Activity Connectors —...
Page 22: Ms1 Nms Module
Multiserver 10000 MS1 NMS Module MS1 V.35 Converter/DCE MX227C MX226 Command and Printer Ports: Converter — RS-232 to V.35 Connector — DB25 (female) Connectors — To Central Control Module: DB25 (male) Interface — RS-232/V.24/V.28 To V.35 Connector: DB25 (female) Transmission Mode — Serial async Cable (included) —...
Page 23: Introduction
2. Introduction 2. Introduction 2.1 The Multiserver 10000 (Base Unit) separate pieces of equipment to transmit these four different types of signals. The Multiserver 10000 is a communications- The base unit (MX230A) comes with the network multiplexor. It integrates data, voice,...
Page 24: Feeder Muxes
Multiserver 10000 The CCM has six ports. You can configure up 2.2 Feeder Muxes to three (6) high-speed interconnect links (a Multiserver-to-Multiserver connection) in ports A1 The Multiserver 5000 can support up to five (5) to A6 (up to 12 using the DMA Expansion Module), feeder muxes.
Page 25 2. Introduction The Multiserver line of products, including compatible and supporting products PRODUCT NAME ..............ORDER CODE PRODUCT NAME ..............ORDER CODE MS1 56K CSU/DSU Module (cabling included) ........MT150C Multiserver 5000..................MX219A CSU/DSU MS .................MT132A-R2 Straight-Thru Male-to-Male Cable (for DTE) ......EZ422-0015 Straight-Thru Female-to-Female Cable (for DTE)....EZ425-0015 (External CSU/DSU to use with a Multiserver) Straight-Thru Male-to-Female Cable (for DTE)....EDN16C-M/F Male-to-Male Crossover Cable ..........EZ423-0015...
Page 26: The Commpak
Multiserver 10000 2.3 The CommPak NOTE: To get eight voice/fax channels, use four dual-channel cards (MX225C-2). The cards will occupy all of the rear-panel slots The Multiserver 5000 Commpak plug-in software available for expansion modules (except cartridge contains all of the Multiserver 5000’s for the NMS module, which fits underneath operating software.
Page 27: Ms1 Nms Module (Mx227C)
2. Introduction 2.8 MS1 NMS Module (MX227C) 2.12 Documentation The MS1 NMS Module (network management There is a Menu Flow Diagram and a Multiserver 5000 system module) fits underneath the CCM on the LCD/Keyboard Menu Flow Chart inside the back cover rear panel of the Multiserver 5000.
Page 28: Manual Text Conventions
Multiserver 10000 2.13 Manual Text Conventions This manual uses the following standard conventions: <cr> Press the RETURN key on your keyboard Partial menus are shown, and they <break> Press the BREAK key on your will be in the following format: keyboard <esc>...
Page 29: Network Design And Topologies
(traffic is terminated in, or attached to the local node) or a The Multiserver 10000 offers the ability to connect switching hub (no local attached devices). Without one of the following units and their associated links: local traffic (data/voice/LAN), the Multiserver’s...
Page 30: Worksheets For The Network
Worksheets for the channels are also in Appendix A. All nodes connected locally are considered a local hub group. This includes the Multiserver 10000 3.5 Default Node Numbers and Node IDs and any feeder muxes connected directly to it.
Page 31 3. Network Design and Topologies Local Hub Group Remote Hub Group PORT CommBox II CommBox II Multiserver Multiserver 10000 10000 CommBox II CommBox II CommBox II CommBox II Figure 3-1. In this distributed star, A1 and A2 are interconnect links. A3, A4, and A5 are mux links. Multiserver Multiserver 10000...
Page 32: Examples Of Network Designs
The most basic of topologies is the point-to-point: point A to point B. A point-to-point switching topology is shown in Figure 3-4. Multiserver 10000 units can operate in a point-to-point switching topology over terrestrial, satellite, and microwave services at speeds ranging from 9.6 to 72 Kbps. Feeder muxes can be attached to either or both ends of the network.
Page 33 3. Network Design and Topologies OINT OINT Figure 3-5 illustrates a dual-link, point-to-point application. All traffic between Multiserver nodes is load- balanced between Link A and Link B. In the event of a single link failure, all traffic is automatically rerouted over the secondary link (link B).
Page 34: String
• Maximum six hops • No closed loops Any or all of these may be Multiserver 10000 units. Three Multiserver units in a string can also be considered a “V” or drop-and-insert application (see Figures 3-7 and 3-8). second hop...
Page 35: Star
The star topology (Figure 3-9) is a network with a single major center (hub) connected to (up to) five access points. The Multiserver 10000 can have three of the links connected to other Multiserver units with two additional links connected to feeder muxes.
Page 36: Distributed Star
Multiserver 10000 ISTRIBUTED If two Multiserver star networks are connected, the topology can be described as a distributed star. Figure 3-10 shows two star networks connected to form a distributed star. FEEDER MUX FEEDER MUX MULTISERVER MULTISERVER MULTISERVER 10000 1000...
Page 37 3.0 Network Design and Topologies...
Page 38: Base-Unit Installation
4. Base-Unit Installation 4. Base-Unit Installation This chapter explains how to install the Multiserver Distance to AC Power Socket: Should not exceed base unit. Once installation is completed, you will six feet (1.8 meters). Do not use extension cords be ready to configure. It is assumed that your that may inhibit your unplugging the system in Multiserver has all optional modules already event of an emergency.
Page 39: Commpak Cartridge Installation And Removal
Multiserver 10000 4.3 CommPak Cartridge Installation and Removal EMOVING THE ARTRIDGE If you ever need to remove the CommPak cartridge NSTALLING THE ARTRIDGE (such as for upgrading purposes), these are the steps you should follow: The CommPak cartridge contains the operating software for the Multiserver.
Page 40: Checking The Ccm Indicators
4. Base-Unit Installation 4.4.1 LCD D The LCD backlight will also flash. This indicates ISPLAY that there is alarm message, probably Local Link On the front of the unit is a liquid-crystal display reset A1. This means that the default (LCD).
Page 41: Indicator Status
Multiserver 10000 Table 4-1. CCM Indicator LEDs INDICATOR STATUS EQUIPMENT STATUS Normal equipment status ROM Test Failure (CommPak cartridge failure) CMOS Failure Battery low RAM Failure in CommPak cartridge Parity error CommPak cartridge not installed properly or defective Multiserver unit...
Page 42: Identify The Module Locations And Channel Numbers
4.0 Base-Unit Installation 4.6 Identify the Module Locations and HANNEL OCATION AND OMENCLATURE Channel numbers are assigned to all the ports Channel Numbers on the Multiserver 5000. ODULE OCATION AND OMENCLATURE • The CCM module has six connectors and is There are five chassis positions available for located in module location A.
Page 43 Multiserver 10000 PORT 6 BATTERY PORT 5 Jumper E1 PORT 4 PORT 3 PORT 2 PORT 1 Figure 4-9. The CCM Board. The front-panel of the unit is to the left.
Page 44: Module Installation
5. Module Installation 5. Module Installation 5.1 Module Stacking Order • 6-channel CEM • 12-channel CEM Although you are not actually installing the modules yet, it is important to become familiar with • Voice/fax module the five chassis positions available for modules in the Multiserver unit.
Page 45: Module-Location Switch Settings
Multiserver 10000 SWITCH GROUP FOR MODULE FOR MODULE FOR MODULE FOR MODULE LOCATION B LOCATION C LOCATION D LOCATION E Figure 5-2. Switch S1 and module location settings. Up position = open = off Down position = closed = on 5.2 Module-Location Switch Settings...
Page 46: Inter-Module Stacking Connectors
5. Module Installation 5.3 Inter-Module Stacking Connectors the bottom of the module being installed and fits over the block on the module below. As you The modules are powered via the stacking position the module, align the shroud and the block.
Page 47: Blank Back Panel
Multiserver 10000 BLANK PANEL Figure 5-4. The back of a multiserver unit with a blank panel. 5.4 Blank Back Panel back panels. This may be accomplished with the unit in its normal operating position provided there is sufficient clearance—about six inches above the The unit is delivered with blank back panels to unit and the length of a screwdriver on either side.
Page 48: Remove The Cover
5. Module Installation A 2 A 4 A 3 A 5 A O A 6 A T B Figure 5-6. Remove the cover after taking out four fastening screws. discharge. Ground yourself by touching any Lift off the cover. grounded equipment. Touching the Multiserver’s Your cover has metallic finger stocks (Figure 5-7).
Page 49: Remove Blank Back Panels
Multiserver 10000 Figure 5-8. Remove any blank panels. 5.5.3 R 5.5.4 R EMOVE LANK ANELS EMOVE PACERS Each blank back panel is supported by two retaining Inside the front of the Multiserver unit, there are screws. To remove the panel, unscrew and remove six spacers for positioning the modules (see the screws.
Page 50: Disassembly Considerations
5. Module Installation 5.5.5 D 5.5.6 R EMOVING A HANNEL XPANSION ODULE ISASSEMBLY ONSIDERATIONS (CEM), V CSU/DSU M OICE ODULE Adding a CSU/DSU Module. The disassembly 1. Disconnect any external cables connected to the procedures end here. Refer to MS1 56K CSU/DSU Module User’s Manual for installation guidelines.
Page 51: Installation Procedures
Multiserver 10000 7. Unscrew the two screws in the back panel. 5.6.2 I NSTALL THE The CCM is always installed in module location A. 8. Gently remove the board by lifting it up. No other placement is permitted. 5.6 Installation Procedures 1.
Page 52: Install Channel Expansion Modules
5. Module Installation 5.6.3 I header E1 is placed in the proper position for NSTALL HANNEL XPANSION ODULES RS-422 or RS-423 operation for ports 1 to 6, and These instructions cover both 6- and 12-channel that the jumper on header E2 is in the proper CEMs.
Page 53: Remaining Spacers
Multiserver 10000 Figure 5-13. Reinstalling spacers. 5.6.4 R • To be in compliance with radiated emission EMAINING PACERS standards such as FCC Part 15 and FTZ. When finished installing the modules, reinstall any remaining spacers. To install, first locate the top side of the panel. The top side is identified by the dimples on the surface 5.6.5 I...
Page 54: Put The Cover Back On
5.0 Module Installation 5.6.6 P UT THE OVER 1. Be sure that all spacer positions have been filled before replacing the cover to ensure proper module connections. 2. Be sure blank back panels have been installed into the back of the unit to eliminate open Back spaces.
Page 55: Converters (Optional Equipment)
Multiserver 10000 5.7 Converters (Optional Equipment) 1. Attach the converter to the desired port by matching the DB25 connector. The converter is attached externally to the 2. Screw in the two side screws which hold the Multiserver unit. The V.35 and X.21 Converters converter in place.
Page 56: Getting Started
6. Getting Started 6. Getting Started 6.1 Multiserver Base Unit Location A user-supplied straight cable must be used to connect the ASCII terminal to the unit. (Pin assignments are shown in Appendix B.) Your Multiserver should be installed at its location. If you have a Rackmount Kit, install it now (see The ASCII terminal you connect must initially have Appendix G).
Page 57: The Command Facility
Multiserver 10000 6.3 The Command Facility CCESS THE OMMAND ACILITY VIA THE OMMAND ^X <break> ODE BY SING The Command Facility contains menus to configure Press ^X, then <break>. The Command Mode the ports, node, and data channels. You will need Menu is displayed.
Page 58: Access The Command Facility Via $Cmd
6. Getting Started $CMD CCESS THE OMMAND ACILITY VIA XITING THE OMMAND ACILITY Press <cr>. At the ENTER CLASS prompt, enter To Exit the Command Facility, press <break> or select option 12. EXIT COMMAND FACILITY. $CMD. $CMD ENTER CLASS: EXIT COMMAND FACILITY There is no default password.
Page 59: Reset Defaults
Multiserver 10000 6.4 Reset Defaults • Perform a cold start using the front-panel keypad. Refer to Figure 6-2. Use one of the following methods to ensure that the Multiserver’s configurations are set to standard default values. Banner • Enter the Command Facility Main Menu to ⇒...
Page 60: Name The Local Node
6. Getting Started 6.5 Name the Local Node NODE ID CONFIGURATION You will need to assign the local node a number and name to differentiate it from remote nodes. Refer to the worksheets you used in connection with LOCAL NODE Chapter 3.0, Planning Your Network.
Page 61: Lcd/Keypad Configuration
Multiserver 10000 When you have entered a valid number and ID, the LCD/K EYPAD ONFIGURATION following message will appear: You can name the local node on the front-panel keypad. See the Local Node Number and ID discussion in Section 13.5 Administration for instructions on this procedure.
Page 62: Quick Setup
6. Getting Started 6.6 Quick Setup RELIMINARY TEPS • All modules should be installed in the base unit UICK ETUP (see Chapter 5.0, Module Installation). A quick installation can be done to get a point-to- • Install your Multiservers at their locations point Multiserver network up and running in a (see Chapter 4.0, Base Unit Installation).
Page 63: The Force-Connection
Multiserver 10000 ORCE ONNECTION The force-connection is accessed through the Command Facility. Press <cr>. After all channels have been force-connected, you can connect terminals to the ports and pass data between them. $CMD ENTER CLASS: Individual channels can be reconfigured as the need arises.
Page 64: Bench Configuration And Testing
7. Bench Configuration and Testing 7. Bench Configuration and Testing 7.1 Overview Important You should configure a node number This chapter discusses setting up your Multiserver and ID for each of your Multiservers network before it is installed in remote locations. and substitute those names in the Configuring and testing your network in one directions as appropriate.
Page 65 Multiserver 10000 MS1 56K CSU/DSU Module VOICE CHANNEL 1 VOICE CHANNEL 2 SB M E SG R1 T1 R T SB M E SG R1 T1 R T Local VOICE CHANNEL 1 VOICE CHANNEL 2 SB M E SG R1 T1 R T...
Page 66: Using Csu/Dsus With The Interconnect Link
7. Bench Configuration and Testing 7.2 Using CSU/DSUs with the Interconnect Link CSU/DSU CSU/DSU XTERNAL NTERNAL Interconnect link B (see Figure 7-2) runs from an Figure 7-2 illustrates a Multiserver network, with external CSU/DSU (MT132A-R2) on the Local a Multiserver 5000 as the central hub and three Multiserver to an MS1 56K CSU/DSU module on other Multiservers attached to the local hub.
Page 67: Using Modems With The Interconnect Link
Multiserver 10000 Local Multiserver Remote Multiserver EZ423 EZ423 Crossover Cable Modem Modem Figure 7-3. Modems can be used to connect two Multiservers via an interconnect link. NOTE: If the modem has data compression, make 7.3 Using Modems with the Interconnect Link sure the compression is turned off.
Page 68: The Sync Data Channel
7. Bench Configuration and Testing 7.4 The Sync Data Channel Because of the myriad of different protocol and In the illustration below, port A2 on each of the equipment combinations available for sync data Multiservers is configured for synchronous channels, there is no simple test that will ensure operation.
Page 69 Multiserver 10000 Port A4 Port A5 Local Multiserver Straight-Through Male-to-Male Cable (EZ422) Straight-Through Male-to-Female Cable (EDN16C-M/F) Interconnect link Async terminal Async terminal Port A6 (DTE, DB25) (DTE, DB25) Remote Multiserver Straight-Through Male-to-Male Cable (EZ422) Straight-Through Male-to-Female Cable (EDN16C-M/F) Async terminal (DTE, DB25) Figure 7-5.
Page 70: Testing Asynchronous Data Channels
7. Bench Configuration and Testing 7.5 Testing Asynchronous Data Channels During the Bench Configuration, you can test async <cr> data channels on the CCM and any Channel ENTER PASSWORD: Expansion Modules that are installed in your Multiserver. The Multiserver will connect port A4 to port A5 and you will get a CONNECTED message.
Page 71 Multiserver 10000 RLB Module FC115 FC135 ThinNet Coax Cable (LCN300) Transceiver Local Multiserver Interconnect Link File server Remote Multiserver FC135 PC with Ethernet card FC115 Ethernet card RLB Module ThinNet Coax Cable (LCN300) Figure 7-6. Testing the RLB Module in a ThinNet environment.
Page 72: Testing The Rlb Module
7. Bench Configuration and Testing 7.6 Testing the RLB Module , 10BASE-T, HICK IBER If you are using ThickNet, 10BASE-T, or fiberoptic During Bench Configuration, you can quickly test Ethernet, you will need to move the jumper on the your MS RLB Modules to verify that they are RLB from W21 to W20 to enable the AUI port and working properly.
Page 73: Voice/Fax Channels
Multiserver 10000 Cable (included with Cable (included with Voice/Fax module) Phone Phone Voice/Fax module) VOICE CHANNEL 1 VOICE CHANNEL 2 SB M E SG R1 T1 R T SB M E SG R1 T1 R T VOICE CHANNEL 1 VOICE CHANNEL 2...
Page 74 7. Bench Configuration and Testing...
Page 75: Link Configuration
8. Link Configuration 8. Link Configuration 8.1 Types of Links NOTE: Depending on how your network will be configured, it may not be possible to do all network configurations from one node. You There are three types of links in the Multiserver might have to name and configure each node system: independently before installing the links.
Page 76: Port Configuration
Multiserver 10000 8.4 Port Configuration Enter the node ID/port number. Example: NEWYORK/A2<cr>. Before the link is installed, the port assigned to the The Port Configuration Menu then appears: link must be configured. Configure the port after the local node is named (see Section 6.6, Name the Local Node).
Page 77: The Interconnect Link
8. Link Configuration 8.5 The Interconnect Link For most applications, select Sync External Clocks. ONFIGURATION FOR THE NTERCONNECT This is used when connecting to another The Interconnect Link is for connection to another Multiserver across a link via a communications Multiserver.
Page 78: Connecting Multiserver Units Back-To-Back
Multiserver 10000 You can verify the integrity of the link by observing The remote Multiserver has a default node number that the CCM indicator light goes off for the port and node ID. You will need to rename and being used (A1, A2, or A3).
Page 79 8. Link Configuration Next, select option 3 from the remote Command At the ENTER NODE-ID # [240] prompt, enter Facility menu. the node number. Press <cr> (refer to Section 3.4, Syntax for Node Numbers and IDs, to review syntax requirements). COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU [!240] CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES ENTER NODE-ID (^X TO ABORT)
Page 80: The Mux Link
Multiserver 10000 8.6 The Mux Link SET LINK RATE [SYNC EXTERNAL CLOCKS]: ONFIGURATION FOR THE The mux link is for connecting the Multiserver to Sync External Clocks a feeder mux. The mux link can either be a leased line or a crossover cable to a locally-placed feeder mux.
Page 81: Feeder Mux Node Ids
8. Link Configuration Enter the port number of the link (node) to be EEDER configured. The following prompt will be displayed You should renumber and rename a feeder mux on the screen: after configuring its link. Mux and X.21 links have default numbers and names according to the port they are assigned (see Section 3.5).
Page 82: The X.21 Link
Multiserver 10000 8.7 The X.21 Link X.21 L ONFIGURATION OF ARAMETERS After configuring the port for an X.21 link, the X.21 X.21 link parameters must be set. Select option 14 NTRODUCTION TO (X.21 Link Parameters) of the Configure Local Unlike the mux links (leased-line links), which are Nodes Menu.
Page 83 8. Link Configuration X.21 LINK PARAMETERS 1. LOCAL X.21 CONNECT MODE [DATA ACTIVITY CONNECT] 2. LOCAL X.21 NUMBER OF RETRIES [20] 3. MB2 X.21 CONNECT MODE [DATA ACTIVITY CONNECT] 4. MB2 X.21 NUMBER OF RETRIES [20] CR - ACCEPT DATA - MAIN MENU ENTRY: Table 8-2.
Page 84 Multiserver 10000 Table 8-2. X.21 Link Parameters (continued) Option Default Description 2. Local X.21 Number This option selects the number of times the Multiserver will attempt to of Retries place a call over the X.21 network. The range is from 1 to 63 tries; the default is 20.
Page 85: Install The X.21 Link
8. Link Configuration X.21 L X.21 C NSTALL THE ALLS Assuming that you have installed and configured An X.21 call is automatically initiated when: the modem for the X.21 link, connect the cable. X.21 Link In X.21 link operation, the Multiserver must be Configuration Description connected to a feeder mux via an external modem.
Page 86: Review Link Configuration
Multiserver 10000 8.8 Review Link Configuration The node ID and number appear at the top of the screen. To review node configuration, select option 2, Each port configured as a link will be listed. The Status/Statistics, from the Command Facility Main node ID and number of any attached Multiserver or Menu.
Page 87: Data-Channel Configuration
9. Data-Channel Configuration 9. Data-Channel Configuration To configure data channels, the local node must be named. If you have not already named the local CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES [node id] node, refer to Section 6.6, Naming the Local Node. Data channels on remote Multiservers can be PORT CONFIGURATION configured once the remote Command Facility is accessed.
Page 88: Synchronous Channels
Multiserver 10000 9.2 Synchronous Channels Select a channel protocol from the menu. Table 9-1 explains each option. Pressing will abort Sync is supported only when directly attached to a the process. Multiserver. Feeder muxes can only support async After you have selected the appropriate protocol, or voice channels.
Page 89 9. Data-Channel Configuration Table 9-1. Sync Protocol Options Option Description 1. DLC Typical DLC protocols are SDLC and HDLC. The DLC protocol options are standard bit- oriented protocols, which use Hex 7E as a block separator or idle fill, and a standard CCITT polynomial for frame-check-sequence calculations.
Page 90: Control Signals
Multiserver 10000 was not performed after changing the port rate, channel clocking, and interface type— configuration to sync. Leave the menu and perform reference other tables in this chapter. These the reset, and try this procedure again. tables are located immediately after Table 9-3.
Page 91 9. Data-Channel Configuration Table 9-3. Sync Channel Characteristics Option Protocol Default Description Data Rate 2400 Sets data rate (in bps) for the port. Note: If the ASCII Bisync 2400 Clocking Source is selected as external, the data EBCDIC Bisync 2400 rate must be configured the same as that of the H-P Sync 2400...
Page 92 Multiserver 10000 Table 9-3. Sync Channel Characteristics (continued) Option Protocol Default Description Interface TO DTE Set TO DTE for interfacing with data terminal Type ASCII Bisync TO DTE equipment. The channel will return CTS on in EBCDIC Bisync TO DTE...
Page 93 9. Data-Channel Configuration Table 9-3. Sync Channel Characteristics (continued) Option Protocol Default Description Number of ASCII Bisync Sets the number of leading pad characters to be Leading Pad EBCDIC Bisync transmitted at the start of the block. This is used Characters* H-P Sync for a time delay (1-9).
Page 94 Multiserver 10000 Table 9-3. Sync Channel Characteristics (continued) Option Protocol Default Description DSR Control NORMAL When set to NORMAL, remote DTR changes to ASCII Bisync NORMAL appear on the local DSR. When set to FORCED EBCDIC Bisync NORMAL ON, remote DTR changes are ignored. The local...
Page 95 9. Data-Channel Configuration Table 9-5. Synchronous Clocking Cable Part Configuration Description of Use Cable Diagrams for Clocks Number Normal Synchronous Use when DTE is Multiserver or Cascade co-located with Multiserver. TX Clock EZ422 To DTE TX and RX clocks RX Clock EDN16C are supplied by TX Clock Internal...
Page 96 Multiserver 10000 Table 9-6. CCM and 6-Channel CEM (MX215C only) Local Sync Channel Interface Configured to DTE Multiserver Constant Controlled Carrier Mode Carrier Mode Signal Off-to-On transition On-to-Off transition raises CTS. forces CTS off Set on after RTS goes on. Set off when RTS goes off.
Page 97 9. Data-Channel Configuration Table 9-7. CCM and 6-Channel CEM (MX215C only) Local Sync Channel Interface Configured to DCE Multiserver Constant Controlled Carrier Mode Carrier Mode Signal Held ON. Lead output data..Must be ON to enable data output.
Page 98: Asynchronous Channels
Multiserver 10000 9.3 Asynchronous Channels Before configuring an async channel, be sure that ASYNC CHANNEL the port is configured for async (from the Port 1. CHANNEL CHARACTERISTICS Configuration Menu). Ports (channels) A2 to A6 and all CEM module ports are by default async 2.
Page 99: Channel Characteristics
9. Data-Channel Configuration Asynchronous-Channel Switching Parameters. The operating parameters associated with all async terminals are set here The current configuration SYNC HANNEL HARACTERISTICS for each characteristic is shown in brackets, to the right of the menu option. The Channel Characteristics Menu is accessed from the Async Channels Menu as option 1.
Page 100 Multiserver 10000 Table 9-8. Asynchronous Channel Characteristics Option Default Description 1. Data Rate 9600 Sets the data rate (in bps) for the port. It is recommended that ports attached to a host port be set for a fixed speed. (ABR=autobaud rate detection.
Page 101 9. Data-Channel Configuration Table 9-8. Asynchronous Channel Characteristics (continued) Option Default Description 7. XON Character Selects the character for the X-ON function. To ascertain which control character to select, refer to the user manual of the device attached to the port.
Page 102 Multiserver 10000 Autobaud Rate Detection (ABR). The Multiserver Code Level and Parity Conversion. When you select 5000 has the capability of automatically deter- the code level, note that Multiserver’s code level mining the data rate of a port in the range of 50 includes parity in its data bits.
Page 103: Channel Features
9. Data-Channel Configuration HANNEL EATURES Additional interface parameters associated with special applications are controlled by this menu. The Channel Features Menu is accessed from the The current configuration for each menu option is Async Channel Menu as option 2. displayed in brackets. Each of these features is explained in Table 9-11.To return to the previous menu (ASYNC CHANNEL Menu), enter a ASYNC CHANNEL...
Page 104 Multiserver 10000 Table 9-11. Asynchronous Channel Features Option Default Description 1. Priority High Determines whether port is high or low priority in reference to other async ports. (Async channels always have lower priority than voice/fax or sync channels.) Keep the port’s setting to high priority where an interactive (terminal and host) connection needs quick response time.
Page 105 9. Data-Channel Configuration disconnect the channel in the event of loss of sync on the link. Table 9-11. Asynchronous Channel Features (continued) Option Default Description 8. Command Mode ^X Break There are two keying sequences available to the channel user for Entry Sequence accessing the Command Mode.
Page 106: Extended Features
Multiserver 10000 The current configuration for each menu option XTENDED EATURES is displayed in brackets. Each of these features is The Extended Features Menu is accessed from explained in Table 9-12.To return to the previous the Async Channel Menu as option 3.
Page 107: Copy Channel Parameters
9. Data-Channel Configuration 9.4 Copy Channel Parameters Enter the node ID/channel number of the port configuration you wish to copy. Press <cr>. The By using the Copy Channel Parameters selection, screen will display the following prompt: you can configure a range of sync or async ports or a single port.
Page 108: Review Data-Channel Configuration
Multiserver 10000 9.5 Review Data-Channel Configuration EVIEWING HANNEL ONFIGURATION ENTER NODE-ID/CHANNEL# (OR RANGE To review sync-data channels, enter the OF CHANNELS)(^X TO ABORT): View Configuration menu. At this prompt, enter the node ID, a slash, and COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU [node id] a sync channel or range of channels you wish to review.
Page 109: Reviewing Async-Channel Configuration
9. Data-Channel Configuration At this prompt, enter the node ID, a slash, and an EVIEWING SYNC HANNEL ONFIGURATION async channel or range of channels you wish to To review async-data channels, enter the View review. (Channel ranges should be in the form: Configuration menu.
Page 110 Multiserver 10000 Async Channel Features. See Table 9-11 for information on each of the features. [node id] CHANNEL FEATURES COMMAND MODE PROCESSING FLOW SYNC ------------------------- SMOOTH CONTROL LOSS ENTRY MAIN LOCAL CONTROL SCROLL TANDEM STRIP DISC MODE MENU CH CFG...
Page 111 9. Data-Channel Configuration...
Page 112: Switching Configuration
10. Switching Configuration 10. Switching Configuration This chapter discusses switching configurations for synchronous and asynchronous data channels. Information on configuring Voice/Fax channel SWITCHING CONTROL [node id] switching can be found in the MS1 Voice/Fax Card 1. DISABLE CHANNEL User’s Manual. 2.
Page 113 Multiserver 10000 Table 10-1. Switching Control (continued) Option Description 2. Enable Channel This option returns an out-of-service async or voice/fax channel (or range of channels) to the idle state. When this selection is chosen, the following prompts will appear on the...
Page 114 10. Switching Configuration Table 10-1. Switching Control (continued) Option Description 4. Force Disconnect Disconnects two ports which have been force-connected. This option also permits removal of a port from the queue. When this selection is chosen, the following prompt will appear on the screen: ENTER NODE/CHANNEL# (OR RANGE OF CHANNELS)(^X TO ABORT): Enter the node ID, slash, channel (port) number or range of channels.
Page 115: Point-To-Point Dedicated (Force Connect All)
Multiserver 10000 10.2 Point-to-Point Dedicated (Force Connect All) From the Command Facility Main Menu, select option 5, Switching Control. This function is designed for a single interconnect link point-to-point application (Figure 10-1). If a pair of Multiservers is to serve as strictly dedicated...
Page 116: Force-Connecting A Range
10. Switching Configuration 10.3 Force-Connecting a Range The procedures for force-connecting async and ENTER FROM NODE/CHANNEL# (OR sync channels are the same. The two ports to be RANGE OF CHANNELS)(^X TO ABORT): connected must be the same type of port (i.e., async to async, sync to sync, or voice to voice), although the configuration of the ports need not exactly match.
Page 117: Example Of Force-Connecting A Range
Multiserver 10000 10.4 Synchronous Connections XAMPLE OF ORCE ONNECTING A ANGE In the example in Figure 10-3, a user will attempt to Sync ports must be connected via force-connect force-connect 15 ports on the NEWYORK node to (option 3 on the Switching Control Menu). The ports on the DENVER node.
Page 118: Asynchronous Connections
10. Switching Configuration 10.5 Asynchronous Connections When force-connecting an async port, be sure that the Remote CTS Control (option 2 of the Extended The following five methods of switching are Features Menu) is set for the device attached to the port.
Page 119: Node/Class Connection
Multiserver 10000 The following steps are used to make a class Note: When entering the node name, enter connection. the name of the Multiserver node (i.e., Multiserver node ID/class name). All ports 1. At the ENTER CLASS prompt, enter the class configured for a class in that Multiserver hub name to which you wish to connect.
Page 120: Matching Capability For Asynchronous Channels
10. Switching Configuration Note: The wild card (*) can be used to access a 10.6 Matching Capability for Asynchronous range of ports. To access any async port in the Channels Multiserver identified by the name NEW_YORK, you would type the following: Feature matching automatically selects and sets the NEW_YORK/* minimum feature set for connecting async ports...
Page 121: Asynchronous-Channel Switching Parameters
Multiserver 10000 10.7 Asynchronous-Channel Switching Parameters ENTER TO NODE-ID/CHANNEL# Control of async-channel switching capability is (^X TO ABORT): configured through the Switching Parameters menu. To access this menu, follow this menu sequence: Enter the appropriate information and press <cr>. COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU [node id]...
Page 122 10. Switching Configuration Table 10-2. Switching Parameters Option Default Description 1. Connect Protocol Dedicated Selects the communication protocol used. The protocol must be compatible with the attached device. There are three options: Dedicated — This option is used for terminals or computer ports which can operate on data activity only.
Page 123 Multiserver 10000 Table 10-2. Switching Parameters (continued) Option Default Description 7. Resource Class None This option includes the port as part of a class. The class name must already be configured before this option can be utilized. Select this option...
Page 124: Classes
10. Switching Configuration 10.8 Classes A port may be configured in only one class. A class does not need to be exclusive to any node— multiple nodes may offer the same class. In fact, HAT IS A WITCHING LASS this is desirable if multiple ports in multiple nodes A class is a group of one or more ports that may be are connected to the same application.
Page 125 Multiserver 10000 REMOTE OFFICES PHONE CENTRAL MULTISERVER 1000 OFFICE HOST OTHER TERMINALS CONNECTED TO HOST PHONE MULTISERVER 1000 ASYNC TERMINAL COMMAND FACILITY MULTISERVER 10000 PHONE To C1 and C2 To D1 and D2 To E1 and E2 MULTISERVER 1000 PHONE Figure 10-4.
Page 126: Example Of A Switching Class
10. Switching Configuration XAMPLE OF A WITCHING LASS ONFIGURING A LASS Figure 10-4 shows a Multiserver network. The Configuring a switching class is done through Central Office has a Multiserver 5000 with a the Class Parameters menu. Access the menu by 6-channel CEM and 3 Voice/Fax cards.
Page 127 Multiserver 10000 The Class Parameters menu appears: Each of the menu options are explained in CLASS PARAMETERS MENU Table 10-3. 1. CLASS NAME 2. SECONDARY CLASS To include a port as part of a class, select option 7 3. CLASS PASSWORD from the Switching Parameters Menu (see Section 4.
Page 128 10. Switching Configuration Table 10-3. Class Configuration (continued) Option Default Description 3. Class Password None Password protection is available for all ports assigned to a class. If a password is assigned, the user will be prompted for the class password before being allowed to continue.
Page 129: Review Class Configuration
Multiserver 10000 Table 10-3. Class Configuration (continued) Option Default Description 5. Class No Activity The no activity feature monitors the class channel and, after a specified Disconnect period of time, if there is no activity on the channel, it will be disconnected. When...
Page 130: Connect Protocol Details
10. Switching Configuration 10.9 Connect Protocol Details Disconnect Sequence (Calling, Receiving, and Dual ports Connect protocol is option 1 of the Switching Calling port: Parameters menu. There are three connect protocol options: Dedicated, Auto, and DTR. A 1. Device initiates discussion of the protocols and how to configure <break><break><break>.
Page 131 Multiserver 10000 For Dual port 2. Multiserver drops CTS, DSR, and CD. The device can now make or receive Idle State: DTR can be high or low. The calls. Multiserver holds DSR, CTS, CD, and RI low. 1. Multiserver raises DSR, CTS, and CD.
Page 132: Auto (Answer) Protocol
10. Switching Configuration 3. Port is marked out-of-service until device Call Completion (Receiving port) acknowledges disconnect by dropping 1. Multiserver sends ring cycles (RI 2 then raising DTR. seconds on, 4 seconds off). 2. Device must raise DTR within 2 ring Initiated by Multiserver (or remote end): cycles or it will be made inoperable until it does.
Page 133: Switching Considerations
Multiserver 10000 10.11 X.21 Switching Considerations There is no special async channel configuration ENTER CLASS NAME [] required for use with X.21, with the following (^X TO ABORT): possible exception. A special configuration is required if you are trying to connect a port on the Multiserver that requires a DTR protocol to a port on a feeder mux (configured for DTR).
Page 134 10. Switching Configuration SWITCHING PARAMETERS [DENVER/A5] ENTER TO NODE-ID/CHANNEL# DENVER/A5 (^X TO ABORT): MAIN MENU For additional information on configuring your port parameters, refer to Section 9.3, Asynchronous ASYNC CHANNEL Channels, and for classes, refer to Section 10.8, Classes. SWITCHING PARAMETERS You may wish to view the async channel configuration (see Section 10.12, Review Asynchronous Switching Configuration) to verify...
Page 135: Review Switching Configuration For An Async Channel
Multiserver 10000 10.12 Review Switching Configuration for an Async Channel ENTER TO NODE-ID/CHANNEL# To review the switching parameters of async (^X TO ABORT): channels, enter the View Configuration Menu. COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU [node id] At this prompt, enter a channel or range of channels (for example, DENVER/a2-a6).
Page 136: Administration
LCD screen. You will be prompted to enter the appropriate channel. SIMULTANEOUSLY PUSH BOTH OUTSIDE KEYS AND HOLD FOR 2 SECONDS. BACKLIGHT WILL MOMENTARILY MULTISERVER 10000 EXTINGUISH. Figure 11-1. A hardware reset.
Page 137: Command Facility Reset
Multiserver 10000 Banner Message Menu Functions Administration System Clear Latched Alarms System Reset Restart Link Reset Channel Default Configuration Current Configuration Key: Press Down-Arrow Key Press Right-Arrow Key Figure 11-2. Menu-flow diagram for LCD/Keypad resets. After you have entered the correct channel, press the EXEcute key.
Page 138 11. Administration Table 11-1. Reset Options Option Description 1. Node Disconnects the Command Facility and resets the local Multiserver node, all locally connected channels, and locally attached feeder muxes. Remote Multiservers and feeder muxes will not be reset by this option. If a port has been configured as sync or reconfigured from sync to async, or a different clocking rate has been configured, this reset is required prior to channel configuration.
Page 139: The Command Mode
Multiserver 10000 11.2 The Command Mode The Command Mode is a single menu which supports configuration and testing of the local port and access to the Command Facility Main Menu. The local port is defined as the one to which the COMMAND MODE: CHANNEL xxx terminal you are using is connected.
Page 140 11. Administration Table 11-2. The Command Mode Option Description 1. Async Channel A selection of loopback tests. See Section 12.3, Async Channel Loopback in the Loopback Command Mode, for a complete discussion of the tests. 2. Local Channel Provides control and modification of the locally connected port. After entering Command Configuration Mode, the terminal user may reconfigure port parameters.
Page 141: Configuring The Command Facility
Multiserver 10000 11.3 Configuring the Command Facility The Command Facility Parameters Menu controls COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU [node id] the system time, date, system reports, external modem (if an NMS module is installed), No CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES Activity timeout, and the LCD Banner message.
Page 142 11. Administration Table 11-3. Command Facility Configuration Option Default Description 1. Time 00:00:00 The system time. At power-up, the Multiserver requests the time from locally attached feeder muxes to make sure that the network agrees on the time of day. If there are no local feeder mux units, time starts at 00:00:00.
Page 143 Multiserver 10000 Table 11-3. Command Facility Configuration (continued) Option Default Description 6. Periodic Reporting Defines the interval of time for a periodic report. There are five options: Interval None, 10, 20, 30, and 60. If None is chosen, status reports will not be output periodically.
Page 144 11. Administration Table 11-3. Command Facility Configuration (continued) Option Default Description 8. Output Periodic Local Remote Node. Periodic reports are output to a remote node. If remote Report Command node is selected, the node ID must be named in option 9. If no remote (continued) Port node is named in option 9, the reports will be sent to the Local Command...
Page 145 Multiserver 10000 Table 11-3. Command Facility Configuration (continued) Option Default Description 11. External Modem None Enter the characters in the order you would have them executed. Up to Phone # 32 of the following characters may be stored for this entry:...
Page 146: Alarm Messages
11. Administration Table 11-3. Reporting must be enabled or you will not receive any event messages. (Output Event/Alarm Reports 11.4 Messages and Event Reporting are options 7 and 3, respectively, of the Command Facility Parameters Menu. See Section 11.3, Configuring the Command LARM ESSAGES Facility, and Table 11-3 for more information.)
Page 147: Dialog Messages
Multiserver 10000 If there is a non-async port in the range selected, Table 11-4. Special Message Characters the following message will appear on the screen: ** INCORRECT CHANNEL TYPE ** Desired What Character in Message Input Notes Without the <esc> key, <esc>^x...
Page 148 11. Administration the Dialog Messages Menu. listed in Table 11-4 in a dialog message. Each dialog message is discussed in Table 11-5. Length: Dialog Messages vary in Note the following regarding the dialog messages: maximum length. Special rules apply when entering the characters Syntax: Alphanumeric characters (A to Z, 0 to 9), spaces, and all symbols...
Page 149 Multiserver 10000 Table 11-5. Dialog Messages (continued) Option Default Char Description 11. Unassigned Sent when a node, class, or port is unknown UNASSIGNED in the network. It could also mean that a password for the class may be incorrect. (This message generally indicates a typing or configuration problem.)
Page 150: Network Security
11. Administration All dialog messages can be quickly reviewed procedure. through the View Configuration menu. Class passwords are configured in the Class Parameters Menu, as option 3. For information on configuring class passwords, see Section 10.8, 11.5 Network Security Classes, and Table 10-3. To view the class passwords, enter the Review Configuration menu and choose Protecting selected portions of the Command Mode option 5 (classes).
Page 151: Lock-Out Configuration
Multiserver 10000 Table 11-6. The Password Menu Option Description 1. Global This password provides access to all functions. To set the password, select this option. The following prompt appears: ENTER GLOBAL PASSWORD (^X TO ABORT): Enter the password. Press <cr>. The screen will return to the Password menu. To abort the process, press ^X.
Page 152: Status/Statistics
11. Administration Lock-outs are configured through the Channel Features Menu, which is discussed in Section 9.3 Asynchronous Channels and Table 9-11. STATUS/STATISTICS [node id] 1. NODE STATUS 2. CHANNEL STATUS 11.6 Status/Statistics 3. INTERFACE STATUS 4. QUEUE STATUS Status and statistics reports are available on the Status/Statistics Menu.
Page 153 Multiserver 10000 Table 11-7. Status/Statistics (continued) Option Description 2. Channel Status = Channel number (continued) STATUS CONN = Connected [node id] CHANNEL STATUS IDLE = Idle = Out of service QUEUED = Queued, waiting for CONNECTED the next available STATUS...
Page 154 11. Administration Table 11-7. Status/Statistics (continued) Option Description 4. Queue Status Lists all the class numbers, class names, and the node ID/channel of the ports queued to each class. This will display up to 30 ports per class. All 64 classes will display, whether or not they are configured.
Page 155 Multiserver 10000 Table 11-7. Status/Statistics (continued) Option Description 7. System Statistics Provides two options: the period report (the report compiled during the last reporting period) or a demand report (a snapshot of the system at the time of request). System status is displayed as a set of statistics in a single report. The statistics reflect system activities that have occurred since the last reporting interval.
Page 156 11. Administration Table 11-7. Status/Statistics (continued) Option Description 7. System Statistics The Mux Link and the X.21 Link: (continued) [node id] LAST PERIOD REPORT TIME hh:mm:ss DATE mm/dd SYSTEM STATISTICS (MUX LINK A02): ----------------------------------------------------------- TRANSMITTED RECEIVED FRAME COUNT (X100): LOCAL/REMOTE UTILIZATION % COMPOSITE BUFFERS...
Page 157 Multiserver 10000 Table 11-7. Status/Statistics (continued) Option Description 8. Channel Statistics Channel Statistics are part of the System Statistics (see option 7 above). When this option is chosen, the current channel statistics for the node are displayed. Voice channels and integral devices are not displayed with this menu.
Page 158 11. Administration Table 11-7. Status/Statistics (continued) Option Description 9. Switch Statistics Switch Statistics are part of the System Statistics (see option 7 above). When this option is chosen, the following are displayed: Each class number, the class name, the number of connects, connect failures, and the number of channels that have been in queue since the last period.
Page 159 Multiserver 10000 Table 11-7. Status/Statistics (continued) Option Description 10. PROM ID Displays the PROM set number of the CommPak cartridge. The last character in the number is the revision level. Revision Level PROM ID = 907-2154-00 X ENTER CARRIAGE RETURN TO CONTINUE 11.
Page 160: Link Administration
11. Administration on the Command Facility Main Menu. highest priority for transmission across the link, followed by sync data channels. LAN and async data The Status/Statistics menu appears. Each of the channels are next, and they are of equal priority. menu options is discussed in Table 11-7.
Page 161: Channel Administration
Multiserver 10000 above does not apply to channel(s) configured for TDM. 11.8 Channel Administration Occasionally a data channel must be removed from service, reset, reconfigured, or returned to service. For instance, a channel may need to be removed from service so that periodic maintenance may be done on the attached device.
Page 162: Diagnostics
12. Diagnostics 12. Diagnostics 12.1 Self-Test There are four test options available. The self-test checks the operation of all system memory. The Multiserver automatically executes a self-test when power is first turned on or when the ASYNC CHANNEL LOOPBACK system is reset. All LED indicators turn ON and the 1.
Page 163: Local Fox
Multiserver 10000 OCAL When this test is accessed, the Multiserver continually outputs a fox message to the testing terminal (Figure 12-1). The fox message should read THE QUICK BROWN FOX JUMPS OVER THE INITIATING LAZY DOG. 1234567890. It contains every...
Page 164: System Diagnostics In The Command Facility
12. Diagnostics 12.4 System Diagnostics in the Command When this option is selected, the following prompt Facility will appear: The system administrator may perform all of the following diagnostics from the Command Facility. Some of the tests may also be performed at the ENTER LINK CHANNEL # (^X TO ABORT): LCD/Keypad.
Page 165: Async Channel Output
Multiserver 10000 COMMAND FACILITY TERMINAL DATA INPUT HERE. MODEM MODEM REMOTE LOCAL TERMINAL TERMINAL FEEDER MUX LOCAL MULTISERVER LEGEND: FOX TEST (ONLY ONE LOCAL OR REMOTE NODE/CHANNEL MAY BE SELECTED). INPUT MESSAGE (ONLY ONE LOCAL OR REMOTE NODE/CHANNEL MAY BE SELECTED).
Page 166: Sync Channel Loopback
12. Diagnostics COMMAND FACILITY INITIATES TEST. ASYNC CHANNEL OUTPUT 1. FOX 2. INPUT CR - ACCEPT ENTRY TEST DOES NOT GO OVER - MAIN MENU ATTACHED DEVICE THE LINK. GENERATES TEST LOCAL DATA. MULTISERVER ENTRY: LEGEND: DATA FLOW ATTACHED DEVICE MUST BE CONFIGURED SO THAT IT CAN ACCEPT ITS OWN RETURNING DATA (CONSULT DEVICE'S USER MANUAL).
Page 167: Voice/Fax Tests
Multiserver 10000 The following menu will appear: SYNC CHANNEL LOOPBACK [TERMINATE LOOPBACK] 1. INITIATE LOOPBACK 2. TERMINATE LOOPBACK CR - ACCEPT ENTRY - MAIN MENU ENTRY: OICE ESTS After the test is initiated, the Command Facility See the Voice/Fax User’s Manual for information terminal will be returned to the Command Facility on these tests.
Page 168: Testing The Network
12. Diagnostics 12.5 Testing the Network 2. You may do either one of the following setups: a. • Select the remote echo (option 2). In a Multiserver network, there are several loopback and test-pattern tests that you can use to diagnose •...
Page 169 Multiserver 10000 CSU/DSU ESTING ELCO AND THE EMOTE NTEGRAL ESTING A TANDALONE ODEM OR CSU/DSU (A SYNC CHANNEL IS NOT FORCE Notes CONNECTED • This test will interrupt normal Notes operation over the selected link. • This test will interrupt normal •...
Page 170: General Lcd/Keypad Information
LCD messages. all the menu action. Every key on the keypad will repeat an action in rapid succession if it is held longer than one second. This is valuable for a MULTISERVER 10000 PRESS TO PRESS TO EXIT PRESS TO...
Page 171: Lcd Blinking Backlight
Multiserver 10000 LCD B arrows, a down arrow, a left arrow and EXEcute at LINKING ACKLIGHT the LCD/Keypad password prompt. Do not use When working in the menus, should the backlight commas when configuring. If no password is begin blinking, it means that there is an alarm required, enter a space during the password message.
Page 172 13. LCD/Keypad Figure 13-2. The LCD/Keypad Menu Tree.
Page 173: Banner Message Display
Multiserver 10000 Current Time Banner Message Denver 11:35:47 8:49:03 Local Link reset A1 Move cursor to the left Time when alarm/ Alarm/Event Message event occurred Abort process, move to previous menu Figure 13-3. The LCD Banner Display. Increment letter/number by one (If key is...
Page 174: The Banner Message Menu
13. LCD/Keypad The message may be a maximum of 20 characters information on LCD/keypad passwords.) The first and can contain any displayable characters menu option, Administration, will appear. To including spaces. Press <cr> and the configuration access the other options, Diagnostics and is complete.
Page 175 Multiserver 10000 Press Resulting Display This menu offers the following options: Option Description Menu Functions System Causes the system to place the Controlled channel in the busy state upon one of the following conditions: Administration • Composite sync loss lasting more...
Page 176: Diagnostics
13. LCD/Keypad After configuring the new node name, press the Node name: [!240] EXEcute key. The following will display: Are you sure? EXE forces a RESET. The node number appears in the brackets. (The number shown above in the brackets is the default node number.) The cursor will be in the farthest Press the EXEcute key again and the Multiserver numeric position to the right.
Page 177 Multiserver 10000 LED Test Lights all of the indicator lights Local Loop Causes the voice/fax channel to (LEDs) on all modules for five compress the local speech signal, seconds. and then passes this signal through the reconstruction process back to Monitor Ch.
Page 178 13. LCD/Keypad CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 1 OK LO RO LS RS TM OK LO RO LS RS TM +1 dB + -4 dBm THROUGH +1 dBm -15 dBm THROUGH -5 dBm -25 dBm THROUGH -16 dBm < -25 dBm LEGEND: = ON = OFF = GREEN LIGHT...
Page 179: Integral Devices
Multiserver 10000 previously invoked and is still active. When a test NTEGRAL EVICES is complete or is terminated, the LCD will display When this menu is selected, the screen will prompt [Inactive]. for the channel number to be tested. If a CSU/DSU...
Page 180: Appendix A: Worksheets
Appendix A: Worksheets Appendix A: Worksheets This section of the manual contains worksheets to help you organize and keep a record of your network and of your asynchronous and synchronous channel configurations. Copy these sheets as many times as necessary (keep these blank originals to make future copies). Keep a completed copy of these sheets near your Multiserver(s).
Page 181: Worksheet For Planning Node Numbers And Node Ids
Multiserver 10000 Worksheet for Planning Node Numbers and Node IDs PORT Node # NODE ID Node # NODE ID Node # NODE ID Node # NODE ID Node # NODE ID Node # NODE ID Node # NODE ID...
Page 182 Appendix A: Worksheets Worksheet for Recording Optional Modules and their Connectors 12345678 12345678...
Page 183: Synchronous Protocol And Channel Worksheet
Multiserver 10000 Synchronous Protocol and Channel Worksheet NODE ID (name) Channel Protocol Data Channel Max. Max. Interface Carrier Sync Number Rate Clocking Transmit Receive Type Mode Char. Block Block Size Size continued on → facing page...
Page 184 Appendix A: Worksheets Synchronous Protocol and Channel Worksheet (continued) NODE ID (name) Number Number Number Encoding Idle Buffer Clock Char. Fill Control Flow Ctrl. Leading Leading Trailing Control Syncs Pad Chars. Pad Chars. continued from ← facing page...
Page 185: Asynchronous Channel Characteristics Worksheet
Multiserver 10000 Asynchronous Channel Characteristics Worksheet NODE ID (name) Channel Data Code Parity Stop Echo To Host/ Number Rate Level Bits To Terminal continued on → facing page...
Page 186 Appendix A: Worksheets Asynchronous Channel Characteristics Worksheet (continued) NODE ID (name) X-ON X-OFF Buffer Flow Char. Char. Ctrl. Ctrl. Delay Delay Delay continued from ← facing page...
Page 187: Asynchronous Channel Features Worksheet
Multiserver 10000 Asynchronous Channel Features Worksheet NODE ID (name) Channel Priority Smooth Tandem Flow- Number Ctrl. Scroll Control Strip ENQ/ACK continued on → facing page...
Page 188 Appendix A: Worksheets Asynchronous Channel Features Worksheet (continued) NODE ID (name) Sync Loss Command Mode Command Command Facility Local Channel Disconnect Entry Sequence Mode Access Main Menu Access Configuration continued from ← facing page...
Page 189: Asynchronous Channel Extended Features Worksheet
Multiserver 10000 Asynchronous Channel Extended Features Worksheet NODE ID (name) Channel Number Data Compression Remote CTS Control...
Page 190: Record Of Asynchronous Classes
Appendix A: Worksheets Record of Asynchronous Classes NODE ID (name) Channel Class Secondary Class Password Class Class Number Number Name Class (record here and in Message Activity Timeout the Password Table)
Page 191: Switching Parameters Worksheet
Multiserver 10000 Switching Parameters Worksheet NODE ID (name) Option Entry Connect Protocol Unbalanced Rates Call Inhibit Receive Inhibit Character Set Matrix Switching Resource Class Destination Node/Class Channel Password...
Page 192 Appendix A: Worksheets Command Facility Parameters Worksheet NODE ID (name) Option Entry Event Reporting Alarm Reporting Switch Statistics Reporting Periodic Reporting Interval Output Event/Alarm Reports Output Periodic Report Remote Node ID External Modem Priority External Modem Phone # External Alarm No Activity Timeout LCD Banner Message...
Page 193: Display Messages Worksheet
Multiserver 10000 Display Messages Worksheet NODE ID (name) Option Entry Channel Password Welcome Class Request Class Password Connected Queue Busy Disconnected Now Answer Unavailable Unassigned Incompatible Call in Progress...
Page 194: Voice/Fax Parameters Worksheet
Appendix A: Worksheets Voice/Fax Parameters Worksheet NODE ID (name) Option Entry Mode Digitizing Rate Input Level Gain Output Level Attenuation Busyout Mode Bandwidth Background Priority Number of Rings Signalling Format Analog Operation Ringing Frequency Number of Digits...
Page 195: Record Of Passwords
Multiserver 10000 Record of Passwords NODE ID (name) Option Entry Global Status LCD/Keypad Class Number Class Name Class Password Node ID Channel Number User Channel Password...
Page 196: Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams
Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams This appendix contains cabling diagrams for the following: • Cabling for the CCM and 6-Channel CEMs (p. 192) • Cabling for the 12-Channel CEM (p. 198) • Cabling for the 12-Channel CEM with Line Drivers (p. 202) •...
Page 197: Cabling For The Ccm And 6-Channel Cems
Multiserver 10000 Cabling for the CCM and 6-Channel CEMs 6-CHANNEL CEM DB25 PIN ASSIGNMENTS PIN 13 PIN 1 PROTECTIVE GROUND TX DATA RX DATA RTS (REQUEST-TO-SEND) CTS (CLEAR-TO-SEND) PIN 25 DSR (DATA SET READY SIGNAL GROUND DB25 CD (CARRIER DETECT)
Page 198 Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams Cabling for the CCM and 6-Channel CEMs (continued) PIN 1 25-PIN CONNECTOR 25-PIN CONNECTOR (MALE) (MALE) PROTECTIVE GROUND TRANSMIT DATA RECEIVE DATA REQUEST-TO-SEND CLEAR-TO-SEND DATA SET READY SIGNAL GROUND CARRIER DETECT UNASSIGNED TRANSMIT CLOCK RECEIVE CLOCK EXTERNAL RECEIVE CLOCK DATA TERMINAL READY RING INDICATOR...
Page 199 Multiserver 10000 Cabling for the CCM and 6-Channel CEMs (continued) PIN 1 25-PIN CONNECTOR 25-PIN CONNECTOR (MALE) (MALE) PROTECTIVE GROUND TRANSMIT DATA RECEIVE DATA REQUEST-TO-SEND CLEAR-TO-SEND DATA SET READY SIGNAL GROUND CARRIER DETECT UNASSIGNED TRANSMIT CLOCK RECEIVE CLOCK EXTERNAL RECEIVE CLOCK...
Page 200 Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams Cabling for the CCM and 6-Channel CEMs (continued) PIN 1 25-PIN CONNECTOR 25-PIN CONNECTOR (MALE) (FEMALE) PROTECTIVE GROUND TRANSMIT DATA RECEIVE DATA REQUEST-TO-SEND CLEAR-TO-SEND DATA SET READY SIGNAL GROUND CARRIER DETECT UNASSIGNED TRANSMIT CLOCK RECEIVE CLOCK EXTERNAL RECEIVE CLOCK DATA TERMINAL READY RING INDICATOR...
Page 201 Multiserver 10000 Cabling for the CCM and 6-Channel CEMs (continued) PIN 1 25-PIN CONNECTOR 25-PIN CONNECTOR (MALE) (FEMALE) PROTECTIVE GROUND TRANSMIT DATA RECEIVE DATA REQUEST-TO-SEND CLEAR-TO-SEND DATA SET READY SIGNAL GROUND CARRIER DETECT UNASSIGNED TRANSMIT CLOCK RECEIVE CLOCK EXTERNAL RECEIVE CLOCK...
Page 202 Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams Cabling for the CCM and 6-Channel CEMs (continued) PIN 1 DB25 DB25 MALE MALE UNASSIGNED RX CLOCK TX CLOCK EXTERNAL TX CLOCK RX CLOCK BUSY TO X.21 BIS TO MULTISERVER LINE TERMINALS Figure B-6. X.21 bis Line Terminator and Composite Cable.
Page 203: Cabling For The 12-Channel Cem
Multiserver 10000 Cabling for the 12-Channel CEM 12-CHANNEL CEM (DCE) PIN 1 RJ-45 PIN ASSIGNMENTS RING RJ-45 RLSD RXD (DATA OUT) TXD (DATA IN) Figure B-7. The 12-channel CEM utilizes RJ-45 connectors.
Page 204 Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams Cabling for the 12-Channel CEM (continued) PIN 1 25-PIN CONNECTOR RJ-45 (MALE) RLSD TO MULTISERVER TO DTE Figure B-8. To DTE, Straight Cable Adapter (EZ419-0015).
Page 205 Multiserver 10000 Cabling for the 12-Channel CEM (continued) PIN 1 25-PIN CONNECTOR RJ-45 (MALE) BUSY RLSD UNASSIGNED RLSD TO MULTISERVER TO DCE Figure B-9. To DCE, Crossover Cable Adapter (EZ420-0015).
Page 206 Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams Cabling for the 12-Channel CEM (continued) PIN 1 25-PIN CONNECTOR RJ-45 (FEMALE) RLSD TO MULTISERVER TO DTE Figure B-10. To DTE, Straight Cable Adapter (EZ421-0015).
Page 207: Cabling For The 12-Channel Cem With Line Drivers
Multiserver 10000 Cabling for the 12-Channel CEM with Line Drivers 12-CHANNEL CEM WITH LINE DRIVER (DCE) PIN 1 RS-422 RJ-45 PIN ASSIGNMENTS RJ-45 CUSTOMER EQUIPMENT BLACK GREEN YELLOW RS-423 RJ-45 PIN ASSIGNMENTS CUSTOMER EQUIPMENT BLACK GREEN YELLOW (DATA IN) Figure B-11. Cabling for the 12-channel CEM with line drivers.
Page 208 Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams Cabling for the 12-Channel CEM with Line Drivers (continued) RJ-45 RJ-45 TO MULTISERVER DTE ADAPTER Figure B-12. Straight Cable for 12-Channel Expansion Module with Line Driver (EL08MS).
Page 209: Cabling For The Ms1 56K Csu/Dsu Module
Multiserver 10000 Cabling for the MS1 56K CSU/DSU Module RJ-48 CONNECTOR CSU/DSU VOICE CHANNEL 1 VOICE CHANNEL 2 SB M E SG R1 T1 R T SB M E SG R1 T1 R T LEAVE A1 EMPTY RJ-48 AT BOTH ENDS...
Page 210: Cabling For The Nms Module
Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams Cabling for the NMS Module PIN 1 PIN 13 RS-232 PIN 25 NC GND DB25 GROUND (PIN 1) (MALE) NORMALLY CLOSED COMMON NORMALLY OPEN DB25 PIN ASSIGNMENTS PROTECTIVE GROUND TX DATA RX DATA RTS (REQUEST-TO-SEND) CTS (CLEAR-TO-SEND) DSR (DATA SET READY SIGNAL GROUND CD (CARRIER DETECT)
Page 211: Cabling For Converters
Multiserver 10000 Cabling for Converters VOICE CHANNEL 1 VOICE CHANNEL 2 SB M E SG R1 T1 R T SB M E SG R1 T1 R T DB25 (RS-232) CONVERTER B-15. V.35 or X.21 converters will always attach to port A1 on the Multiserver 1000.
Page 212 Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams Cabling for Converters (continued) V.35 CONVERTER PIN 1 DB25 CONNECTOR V.35 CONNECTOR P1 (MALE) P2 (MALE) CONNECTS TO MULTISERVER SEND DATA A SEND DATA B SER. CLK. TX A SER. CLK. TX B RCV. DATA A RCV.
Page 213 Multiserver 10000 Cabling for Converters (continued) V.35 CONVERTER PIN 1 DB25 CONNECTOR V.35 CONNECTOR P1 (MALE) P2 (FEMALE) CONNECTS TO MULTISERVER SEND DATA A SEND DATA B SER. CLK. TX A SER. CLK. TX B RCV. DATA A RCV. DATA B SER.
Page 214 Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams Cabling for Converters (continued) X.21 CONVERTER PIN 1 DB15 CONNECTOR DB15 CONNECTOR P1 (FEMALE) P2 (MALE) CONNECTS TO MULTISERVER T (A) T (A) T (B) T (B) R (A) R (A) R (B) R (B) C (A) C (A) C (B) C (B)
Page 215: Cabling For Use With Tandem
Multiserver 10000 Cabling for Use with Tandem 25-PIN CONNECTOR 25-PIN CONNECTOR (MALE) (FEMALE) NOT USED TRANSMITTED DATA RECEIVED DATA REQUEST-TO-SEND CLEAR-TO-SEND DATA SET READY T-PAUSE GROUND DATA CARRIER DETECT DATA TERMINAL READY RING ADAPTER BUSY TO MULTISERVER CONNECTS TO TANDEM CPU...
Page 216: Appendix C: Defaults
Appendix C: Defaults Appendix C: Defaults System Administration Multiserver and Feeder Mux Default Node Numbers and IDs Default Node Default Node Unit Number Multiservers: 1000 !240 5000 !240 Feeder Muxes: Mux Connected to Port !241 !242 !243 !244 !245 Port Configuration Menu Item Default Port A1..................Interconnect Link...
Page 217: Command Facility Parameters
Multiserver 10000 System Administration (continued) Command Facility Parameters Menu Item Default Event Reporting..............Off Alarm Reporting..............On Switch Statistics Reporting...........On Periodic Reporting Interval ...........60 (minutes) Output Event/Alarm Reports ..........Local Command Port Output Periodic Reports ............Local Command Port External Modem Priority ............High External Alarm Relay............Disable No Activity Timeout ..............15 (minutes)
Page 218: Asynchronous Channel Configuration
Appendix C: Defaults Asynchronous Channel Configuration Channel Characteristics Menu Item Default Data Rate ................9600 bps Code Level ................8 Parity: If Code Level is 5 to 8 ..........None If Code Level is 9.............Odd Stop Bits ................1 Echo..................Off Channel End to Host/to Terminal.........Terminal X-ON Character..............DC1 X-OFF Character..............DC3 Buffer Control ...............X-ON/X-OFF...
Page 219: Channel Characteristics
Multiserver 10000 Synchronous Channel Configuration Channel Characteristics Menu Item Default Sync Protocol ...............DLC Data Rate ................2400 bps Channel Clocking ..............TX-Internal/RX-Internal Maximum Transmit Block Size..........512 Maximum Receive Block Size..........512 Interface Type...............To DTE Carrier Mode.................Constant Encoding................NRZ Idle Fill ..................Flag Fill Buffer Control ...............None Clock Flow Control ...............Enable...
Page 220: Rts/Cts
Appendix C: Defaults Synchronous Channel Configuration (continued) RTS/CTS Menu Item Default Data Rate ................2400 bps Channel Clocking ..............TX-Internal/RX-Internal Maximum Transmit Block Size..........512 Maximum Receive Block Size..........512 Interface Type...............To DTE Carrier Mode.................Variable Sync Character..............FF (hex) Number of Leading Syncs............3 Pad Character ..............FF (hex) Number of Leading Pad Characters ........3 Number of Trailing Pad Characters ........3 Buffer Control ...............None...
Page 221: H-P Sync
Multiserver 10000 Synchronous Channel Configuration (continued) H-P Sync Menu Item Default Data Rate ................2400 bps Channel Clocking ..............TX-Internal/RX-Internal Maximum Transmit Block Size..........9876 Maximum Receive Block Size..........9876 Interface Type...............To DTE Carrier Mode.................Constant Sync Character..............16 Number of Leading Syncs............3 Pad Character ..............FF (hex) Number of Leading Pad Characters ........1...
Page 222: Tdm
Appendix C: Defaults Synchronous Channel Configuration (continued) Menu Item Default Data Rate ................2400 bps Channel Clocking ..............TX-Internal/RX-Internal Interface Type...............To DTE Sync Character..............FF (hex) DSR Control .................Normal Fast Packet Data Rate ................2400 bps Sync Character..............FF (hex) DSR Control .................Normal Priority...................Low...
Page 223: Voice/Fax Module
Multiserver 10000 Voice/Fax Module KTS Interface Menu Item Default Mode..................Voice/Fax Digitizing Rate ..............8000 Input Level Gain ..............0 dB Output Level Attenuation............0 dB Busyout Mode...............System Controlled Bandwidth................Voice Activated Background ................Regenerated Priority...................High Signaling Format ..............Interrupted ring 2/4 Ringing Frequency ...............25 Hz E&M Interface Mode..................Voice/Fax...
Page 224: Voice/Fax Node Parameters
Appendix C: Defaults Voice/Fax Module (continued) Voice/Fax Node Parameters Menu Item Default Number of Digits (for extension numbers) ......2 Voice/Fax Switching Parameters Call Inhibit ................No Receive Inhibit ..............No...
Page 225: Nms Module
Multiserver 10000 NMS Module Command Port Menu Item Default Data Rate ................ABR Code Level ................8 Parity..................Auto Stop Bits ................1 Echo..................Off CR Delay ................0 LF Delay ................0 FF Delay ................0 Log (Printer) Port Data Rate ................9600 bps Code Level ................8 Parity..................Space Stop Bits ................1...
Page 226: Message Type
Appendix D: Messages Appendix D: Messages The messages are divided into two categories, screen display messages and LCD messages. Included in these lists are messages received from all the optional modules. Screen Display Messages ESSAGE Alarm Vital to the system’s operation; may cause an interruption to that operation. Event Occurs in the regular operation of the system;...
Page 227: Screen Display Messages
Multiserver 10000 Screen Display Messages Message Message Type Explanation ni ADB PROCESS ABORTED Event An attempt to place a call on the dial lines has LINK # ci failed. This message is displayed by the call originating modem. Info In trying to configure an Integral LAN module,...
Page 228 Appendix D: Messages Screen Display Messages Message Message Type Explanation Info An attempt has been made to configure or test a CHANNEL NOT INSTALLED voice/fax port and the port number selected is not a voice/fax port. Info An attempt has been made to view the status CHANNEL(S) NOT or configuration of a range of ports that are not INSTALLED...
Page 229 Multiserver 10000 Screen Display Messages Message Message Type Explanation port did not complete successfully. Also, the password may be incorrect. Dialog This message is sent to the async user when a <CONNECTED> connection has been established across the link. An L or H may appear at the end if there are unbalanced rates.
Page 230 Appendix D: Messages Screen Display Messages Message Message Type Explanation the primary TX number cannot be completed (the number is busy, no answer, etc.). This message is displayed by the call-originating modem. ni DIAL LINE Event The dial line is dropped because of bad lines, DROPPED LINK ci DTR dropped, or RLSD lost.
Page 231 Multiserver 10000 Screen Display Messages Message Message Type Explanation Info The port selected for the test desired is INCORRECT CHANNEL of the wrong type or an attempt has been made to TYPE broadcast to one of the following: • A link port •...
Page 232 Appendix D: Messages Screen Display Messages Message Message Type Explanation Diagnostic This test puts the local ISU on link ci in ISU LOCAL loopback, then verifies the operation of the LOOPBACK WITH TP ACTIVE LINK # ci ISU by sending and receiving the test pattern. Diagnostic The test-pattern generator on the ISU on link ISU TEST PATTERN...
Page 233 Multiserver 10000 Screen Display Messages Message Message Type Explanation Diagnostic The TD signal is being internally looped to the LOCAL DTE LOOP LINK # ci RD signal. Diagnostic The port is in a local fox loopback test. LOCAL FOX ni LOCAL LINK RESTART ci Event Node ni on link ci has been restarted.
Page 234 Appendix D: Messages Screen Display Messages Message Message Type Explanation Info A link port number was entered when NODE-CHANNEL NOT AVAILABLE a sync, async, or voice/fax channel number ENTER CARRIAGE RETURN was required. TO CONTINUE Info You are trying to configure a node ID that has NODE ID ALREADY IN USE already been assigned in the network.
Page 235 Multiserver 10000 Screen Display Messages Message Message Type Explanation Diagnostic To terminate a channel loopback or channel PRESS BREAK TO output test, press the <break> key. TERMINATE TEST QUEUE n/c cl Event Port c of node n has been placed in a first-come, first-serve queue for the next available port in the class.
Page 236 Appendix D: Messages Screen Display Messages Message Message Type Explanation before proceeding. ni RING DETECTED LINK # ci Event The number dialed (TX or RX, primary or secon- dary) is ringing. This message is displayed by the call answering modem. ni RX CONNECTION MADE Event A successful call was placed over the dial lines...
Page 237 Multiserver 10000 Screen Display Messages Message Message Type Explanation ni TX CONNECTION MADE Event A successful call was placed over the dial-lines LINK # ci from the modem’s TX dial line connection. This message is displayed by the call-originating modem.
Page 238 Appendix D: Messages Screen Display Messages Message Message Type Explanation Dialog Sent whenever the port is placed in a queue (after <WAITING Q=n> requesting a class which is busy). This message will appear whenever a printable character is typed or <cr> pressed; it indicates your place (n) in the queue.
Page 239 Multiserver 10000 LCD Messages ESSAGE Alarm Vital to the system’s operation; may cause an interruption to that operation. Event Occurs in the regular operation of the system; most likely will not affect the system’s operation. Info Informational. Class name or MATRIX if matrix switching is used.
Page 240: Lcd Messages
Appendix D: Messages LCD Messages Message Message Type Explanation Info A reset is requested. If the answer is yes, press the ARE YOU SURE? EXEcute key to proceed with the reset. If the answer is no, press ANY OTHER KEY except the EXEcute key to terminate without a reset.
Page 241 Multiserver 10000 LCD Messages Message Message Type Explanation Info You have attempted to select an Integral Device INTEGRAL DEVICE NOT Menu in which the device has been detected by the YET DEFINED software, but is not yet identified. Example: A cold start occurs and the user...
Page 242 Appendix D: Messages LCD Messages Message Message Type Explanation LOCAL LINK RESET ci Event or Alarm Local link ci has been reset. NEW DATE: nn/nn Event or Alarm Appears at the beginning of each new day and when the date is reconfigured. Info You have elected to terminate a reset request NO ACTION TAKEN.
Page 243 Multiserver 10000 LCD Messages Message Message Type Explanation Info A diagnostic test has been stopped (terminated). TERMINATED VOICE CHANNEL n/c Event or Alarm Termination of a busyout condition has occurred on the specified voice/fax channel. IN SERVICE Info You have requested a menu option that WARNING: RESET involves a warm reset.
Page 244: Appendix E: Indicators
Appendix E: Indicators Appendix E: Indicators AT BO A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 A1 Figure E-1. CCM Indicator Positions. Table E-1. CCM Indicators. CCM LED Indicator Indicator Definition Flashing Active Mode Indicates a fault or The unit is in a loopback Normal operation test condition test mode...
Page 245 Multiserver 10000 Table E-2. CCM Indicator LEDs INDICATOR STATUS EQUIPMENT STATUS Normal equipment status ROM Test Failure (CommPak cartridge failure) CMOS Failure Battery low RAM Failure in Commpak cartridge Parity error CommPak cartridge not installed properly or defective Multiserver unit...
Page 246: Cem Indicators
Appendix E: Indicators 6-Channel CEM 6 5 4 3 2 1 12-Channel CEM 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Figure E-2. CEM Indicator Positions. Table E-3. CEM Indicators CCM LED Indicator Indicator Definition Flashing n1 through n12 Channel number No data activity...
Page 247 Multiserver 10000 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 1 OK LO RO LS RS TM OK LO RO LS RS TM Figure E-3. Voice/Fax Module Indicator Positions. Table E-4. Voice/Fax Module Indicators Indicator Indicator Definition Normal Operation Input Level Display Loopback Self-Test On or flashing On if successful;...
Page 248 Appendix E: Indicators CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 1 OK LO RO LS RS TM OK LO RO LS RS TM +1 dB + -4 dBm THROUGH +1 dBm -15 dBm THROUGH -5 dBm -25 dBm THROUGH -16 dBm < -25 dBm LEGEND: = ON = OFF...
Page 249 Multiserver 10000 LL RT SI RD TD Figure E-5. CSU/DSU Module Indicator Positions. Table E-5. CSU/DSU Module Indicators Indicator Indicator Definition Flashing Local Loopback Normal operation Local Loopback Test is active Remote Terminal Normal operation Digital Loopback or Remote Terminal Loopback Test is...
Page 250: Appendix F: Device Applications
Appendix F: Device Applications Appendix F: Device Applications Extended WANG Support Feature (WANGX) Also, when Tandem computer support is enabled, DTR (pin 20) from the terminal is inverted and output as DSR (pin 6) to the host. However, the The extended WANG support feature (WANGX) Multiserver unit provides normal DTR flow control provides special buffer control, flow control, and response to the terminal.
Page 251: Tail-Ending Mode (Dial-Up Modem Operation)
Multiserver 10000 Table F-1. Spool Mode User Terminal Configuration Multiserver 5000 Configuration Flow Buffer Type of Terminal Term Type HP Channel Control Control HP26XX CRTs Enabled X-ON/X-OFF X-ON/X-OFF Non-HP 4 (TTY) Disabled X-ON/X-OFF X-ON/X-OFF HP2631 and HP2635 Printers Disabled None None •...
Page 252: Appendix G: Rackmount Installation
Appendix G: Rackmount Installation Appendix G: Rackmount Installation The MS1 Rackmount Kit consists of the following Here is how to install your Multiserver unit in a items: 19-inch rack using the MS1 Rackmount Kit: • One rackmount tray 1. Install the clip nuts on the rack. Place the tray in the rack.
Page 253 Multiserver 10000 E X E 1 0 0 0 0 V E R I S E R M U L T Figure G-2. The Multiserver fully installed in a 19-inch rack with the Rackmount Kit.
Page 254: Glossary
Glossary Glossary ABR, autobaud rate detection — A process by which answer tone frequency — The frequency (cycles per a receiving device determines the data rate, second) of the answer tone. code level, and stop bits of incoming data by APV, Advanced Packetized Voice —...
Page 255 Multiserver 10000 baud — A unit of signalling speed. The speed in byte — A collection of bits operated upon as a unit. baud is the number of discrete conditions or Most bytes in data communications are 8 bits signal events per second. If each signal event...
Page 256 Glossary central office — The building where common cold start — Performed in either the Command carriers terminate customer circuits and where Facility or at the LCD/Keypad, a cold start (or the switching equipment that interconnects cold reset) is a system reset which returns the those circuits is located.
Page 257 Multiserver 10000 connector — An electrical device for making one or data pump — The heart of the modem; its more connections. functions include digital-to-analog and analog- to-digital conversion, modulation and control character — A non-printing character used demodulation, and interfacing to the digital to start, stop, or modify a function.
Page 258 Glossary DISA, direct inward system access — A service DTMF, Dual Tone Multifrequency — used for call offered by a PBX which allows incoming calls addressing in pushbutton telephones. Also to the PBX to have dialing access within the known as Multifrequency Pushbutton (MFPB) private network.
Page 259 Multiserver 10000 fax, facsimile — Transmission of hardcopy (written, four-wire circuit or four-wire line — A circuit using typed, or drawn) images through a voice/fax two pairs of conductors, one pair for the channel. transmit channel and one pair for the receive channel.
Page 260 Glossary interconnect link — A Multiserver-to-Multiserver link — A communications circuit or transmission composite link using ESI Protocol. path connecting multiple points in a network, a composite. There are three types of link in the ISU, integrated service unit — An integral interface Multiserver: device that combines the functions of a DSU and a CSU.
Page 261 Multiserver 10000 modem — Contraction of MOdulator- NULL password — A password configured for no DEModulator. A device that converts serial password. A password can be deleted by digital data from a DTE to a signal suitable for configuring a NULL password.
Page 262 Glossary PBX, private branch exchange — A privately owned QAM, quadrature amplitude modulation — A phone system installed within the premises of modulation technique that combines phase and an organization. It allows communication amplitude modulation to increase the number among users within the organization, as well as of bits per baud.
Page 263 Multiserver 10000 RI, ring indicator — An RS-232 interface signal, RX, receive — An abbreviation meaning receive sent from the modem to the DTE, that indicates or reception. that an incoming call is present. self-test — A diagnostic feature used to test the RJ-type connector —...
Page 264 Glossary stacking connector — A coupling containing SYN, synchronous idle — In synchronous electrical pins or sockets that are located on the transmission, a control character used to top and bottom of a module board to connect maintain synchronization and as a time fill in electrical wires from one module board to the absence of data.
Page 265 Multiserver 10000 2-wire/4-wire — A configuration option that matches the E&M-strapped voice/fax channel with the PBX tie trunk. In a 4-wire system, the audio signal is transmitted over one pair of wires and received over the other pair. In a 2-wire system, the same pair of wires is used for both transmit and receive.
Page 266: Banner Message
Banner Message Section 13.2 Review System Message Log Menu Function Section 13.3 Sectio Administration Section 13.5 Local Node System Voice/Fax Clear Restart Sync Latched Link Channel Alarms Loopback Busy Reset Channel Mode Reset System Remote Channel Reset Composite Loopback Forced Default Current System...
Page 267 Async Channel Loopback Local Channel Configuration Local Remote Local Remote Data Code Stop Parity Echo Echo* Echo* Fox* Rate Level Delay* Delay* Fox* Bits Delay* View Configuration Status/Statistics Configure Loca External Async Sync Voice/Fax Integral Class Dialog Classes Hardware Modem Channels Channels Channels...

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