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3Com 3C63400-3AC-C - PathBuilder S700 Switch Reference Manual

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Part No.3C64917
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Published November 1998
PathBuilder
WAN Access Switch Reference Guide
Release 2.03
S700
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  • Page 1 PathBuilder S700 ® ¨ WAN Access Switch Reference Guide Release 2.03 http://www.3com.com/ Part No.3C64917 010-12197-0001 Published November 1998...
  • Page 2 95052-8145 3Com Corporation reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of 3Com Corporation to provide notification of such revision or change. 3Com Corporation provides this documentation without warranty of any kind, either implied or expressed, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ONTENTS ARNING NFORMATION Servicing Rack Mounting Power and Power Cords Safety Classification of Ports for Connection to Telecommunications Networks UPPLEMENTARY EGULATORY NFORMATION Host Chassis/Module Compatibility and Creepage/Clearance Requirements FCC Part 68 Statement CE Notice xiii BOUT THIS UIDE Introduction How to Use This Guide Conventions Related Documentation YSTEM...
  • Page 4 Connecting an OC3/STM-1 UNI Module Connecting a DS1/E1 UNI with IMA Module Connecting an Ethernet Module Connecting a DSX-1 CBR or E1 CBR Module Connecting a QSIM V.35/RS422/EIA530 Module Connecting a HSIM Module Connecting a DS1 Frame Access Module Verifying CPU LEDs and Connecting the Office Alarm Connector Connecting the Office Alarms Verifying STX LEDs and Connecting the Optional BITS Clock Connecting the Optional BITS Clock (STX)
  • Page 5 OC3/STM-1 UNI Module Overview DS1/E1 UNI with IMA Module Overview Application Module Overview Ethernet Module Overview Ethernet Module Standards Support Ethernet Module Operation DSX-1/E1 CBR Module Overview DSX-1 CBR Module E1 CBR Module QSIM/HSIM/FAM Module Overview Supported Applications Bridging Filtering Addressing Learning Bridge Segmentation...
  • Page 6 Backing up the Database Restoring the Database Backing up the Code Image Restoring the Code Image PathBuilder S700 Configuration Overview Configuring the PathBuilder S700 Shelf and the Application Modules Setting Application Module Status Configuring the Shelf Setting Power Supply Status Setting External Alarm Status Configuring the Management CPU Viewing MCPU Configuration Information...
  • Page 7 Configuring QSIM/HSIM/FAM Cards Configuring Virtual Circuits Summary of Supported VPI/VCI Ranges and Number of Connections Adding Virtual Circuits Configuring Unicast Virtual Circuits Configuring Multicast Source Virtual Circuits Configuring Multicast Leaf Virtual Circuits Virtual Circuit Parameters Common Virtual Circuit Parameters ATM Module Virtual Circuit Parameters Ethernet Module Virtual Circuit Parameters CBR Module Virtual Circuit Parameters QSIM/HSIM/FAM Virtual Circuit Parameters...
  • Page 8 Viewing Virtual Circuit Statistics by Port/Group ECHNICAL UPPORT Online Technical Services World Wide Web Site 3Com FTP Site 3Com Bulletin Board Service Access by Analog Modem Access by Digital Modem 3ComFacts Automated Fax Service Support from Your Network Supplier Support from 3Com...

  • Page 9: Warning Information

    3 Complete testing should be performed in the end-use product. 4 Rack configurations with certain combinations of 3Com equipment installed in racks with a height greater than 50” (127 cm) may require a counter-balance weight, a stabilizer bar, or anti-tip legs to ensure rack stability in accordance with safety agency regulations.

  • Page 10: Emi

    HAPTER ARNING NFORMATION NORTH AMERICAN APPLICATIONS: Use a UL Listed and CSA Certified Cord Set rated 12 amps, consisting of a minimum 10 AWG, Type SVT or SJT three conductor cord maximum of 15 feet in length, with a NEMA 5-15P plug. INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS: The power supply cords used with this equipment should be harmonized with all local standards applicable in the country in which it is installed.

  • Page 11: Supplementary Regulatory Information

    The E3 UNI Module has the following input power requirements: +5 vdc @ 3.0 Amps Please contact 3Com for an up-to-date list of compatible host chassis. In order to maintain the independent approval of this card, it must be installed...

  • Page 12: Fcc Part 68 Statement

    HAPTER UPPLEMENTARY EGULATORY NFORMATION Clearance (distance X in the figure below) is defined as the shortest distance between two conductive parts, or between the conductive part and the bonding surface of the equipment, measured through air. Creepage (distance Y in the figure below) is defined as the shortest path between two conductive parts, or between the conductive part and the bonding surface of the equipment, measured along the surface of the insulation.

  • Page 13: Ce Notice

    CE Notice Marking by the symbol CE indicates compliance of the equipment with the EMC, Telecom and Low Voltage directives of the European Community. Such marking is indicative that this equipment meets or exceeds the following technical standards. EN55022—Limits and methods of measurement of radio interference characteristics of information technology equipment.
  • Page 14 HAPTER UPPLEMENTARY EGULATORY NFORMATION...

  • Page 15: About This Guide

    BOUT THIS UIDE About This Guide provides an overview of this guide, describes guide conventions, tells you where to look for specific information and lists other publications that may be useful. Introduction This guide describes how to install and configure the PathBuilder S700 WAN access switch (PathBuilder S700).

  • Page 16: Conventions

    BOUT THIS UIDE Conventions Table 2 and Table 3 list conventions that are used throughout this guide. Table 2 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Alerts you to... Information note Important features or instructions Caution Risk of personal injury, system damage, or loss of data Warning Risk of severe personal injury Table 3 Text Conventions...

  • Page 17: Related Documentation

    Related Documentation Related In addition to this guide, the following documentation may help you use the Documentation PathBuilder S700. PathBuilder S700 Release Notes—Provides configuration help and information about new features and any known limitations and issues found in the release. PathBuilder Switch Manager User Guide—Describes how to use PathBuilder Switch Manager to configure and manage PathBuilder WAN access switches.
  • Page 18 BOUT THIS UIDE...

  • Page 19: System Description

    YSTEM ESCRIPTION This chapter describes the PathBuilder S700 WAN access switch (PathBuilder S700), and lists PathBuilder S700 system specifications. It includes the following sections: Introducing the PathBuilder S700 Specifications Options and Parts List Introducing the The PathBuilder S700 is a next-generation multiservice platform that provides PathBuilder S700 adaptation, concentration, and switching of a wide variety of traffic onto high-speed ATM links.

  • Page 20: Pathbuilder S700 Architecture

    1: S HAPTER YSTEM ESCRIPTION The STX module provides the following features: Any-to-any port switching Virtual interfaces (VIs); logical UNI ports that provide traffic shaping profiles (127 total VIs allowed: 24 per triple-slot bus (7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-18), 15 per slot for slots 5 and 6, 1 for MCPU) Deep buffers for queuing (8,000 cells per VI for a total of over 1 million cells buffered per shelf)
  • Page 21 Introducing the PathBuilder S700 Because the STX module allows any-to-any port switching, there is no distinction between port and trunk modules for the PathBuilder S700. Thus, the slot assignments are as follows: Slot 1 contains the Management CPU (MCPU). This slot is permanently allocated.

  • Page 22: Specifications

    1: S HAPTER YSTEM ESCRIPTION Specifications Table 4 lists complete specifications for the Pathbuilder S700. these specifications are subject to change without notice. Table 4 PathBuilder S700 System Specifications Platform Configuration 18 slots per shelf Power Supplies Up to 6 required depending on number of application modules installed (load sharing configuration) Input Power Requirements 90-264 VAC, 50-60Hz standard grounded outlet -42 to -60 VDC, optional...
  • Page 23 Specifications Table 4 PathBuilder S700 System Specifications (continued) SNMP Support GET/SET/TRAP RFC 1213 (MIB II) RFC 1406 (DS1/E1) RFC 1407 (DS3/E3) RFC 1493 (Bridge MIB) RFC 1643 (Ethernet MIB) RFC 1595 (SONET MIB) ATM Forum CES MIB Enterprise Specific MIB Statistics Frames received, transmitted, and discarded (per port and per VC) Standards Compliance...
  • Page 24 1: S HAPTER YSTEM ESCRIPTION Table 4 PathBuilder S700 System Specifications (continued) OC3 UNI Single-mode 300 Laser (SDX1155) wavelength: 1261 nm-1360nm TX (min) = -15 dBm TX (max) = -8 dBm RX (min = -30 dBm RX (max) = -8 dBm Reach: -15 km wavelength: 1261 nm-1360nm TX (min) = -15 dBm...
  • Page 25 Specifications Table 4 PathBuilder S700 System Specifications (continued) Timing SRTS, adaptive, loop, internal Cell Delay Variation 24 msec (T1), 32 msec (E1) Tolerance Class of Service VPI/VCI Up to 192 per octal module Up to 96 per quad module Front Panel LEDs Power, in-service, fail, test, active Port in-service, port alarm Ethernet LAN Interface Module...

  • Page 26: Options And Parts List

    Table 5 lists available PathBuilder S700 options including spare/redundant shelves, port modules, trunk modules, system modules, and interface cables Contact 3Com or your VAR with the appropriate part number for ordering and pricing information. Table 5 Part Numbers and Descriptions...
  • Page 27 Options and Parts List Table 5 Part Numbers and Descriptions (continued) Part Number Description OPTIONAL AND SPARE ITEMS 3C63111A-AC Optional 110V/220V AC Power Supply 3C63111A-DC Optional -48V DC Power Supply 3C63112 Spare Fan Assembly 3C63113-BPM Blank Panel for Module Slots 3C63408 PathBuilder S700 MCPU System Controller Module 3C63416...
  • Page 28 1: S HAPTER YSTEM ESCRIPTION...

  • Page 29: Installation

    Save the boxes and packing materials in the event there is damage or anything needs to be reshipped at a future date. If anything is damaged or missing, contact the shipper and 3Com immediately. CAUTION: Many of the integrated circuits on the modules are sensitive to static electricity.

  • Page 30: Site Requirements

    2: I HAPTER NSTALLATION Figure 2 General Installation Procedure Verify clearances around the shelf site Fabricate and run cabling and wiring Prepare the site: Prepare AC or DC power run (install fuse and alarm panel) Install the shelf in the rack Step 1 Step 2 Connect AC or DC power...

  • Page 31: Step 2: Connect Ac Or Dc Power

    Step 2: Connect AC or DC Power To install the unit in the rack using 19” or 23” mounting ears, follow these steps: 1 Adjust the mounting ears, if necessary, for 19" or 23” installation. Figure 3 illustrates the dimensions for a rack-mount installation. Figure 3 Rack Mounting Ear Configurations 19"...
  • Page 32 2: I HAPTER NSTALLATION 3Com recommends that AC/DC power and office alarms be connected through a Fuse and Alarm Panel mounted above the PathBuilder S700. The PathBuilder S700 supports six load-sharing power supplies and requires a minimum of three power supply modules for operation. Table 7 indicates how many I/Os (network or user interfaces) are supported based on the number of power supplies and the shelf configuration: non-redundant (1 MCPU module and...
  • Page 33 Step 2: Connect AC or DC Power Figure 4 illustrates the location of the AC power plugs and switch on the rear of the unit. Figure 4 PathBuilder S700 AC Power Input Power Input AC Switch...
  • Page 34 2: I HAPTER NSTALLATION Figure 5 illustrates the location and pinouts for the DC connector block on the rear of the unit. Figure 5 PathBuilder S700 DC Power Input Power Input Ð...

  • Page 35: Step 3: (If Needed) Install Additional Modules In The Shelf

    Step 3: (If needed) Install Additional Modules in the Shelf Step 3: (If needed) The PathBuilder S700 ships with the factory-ordered modules installed. If you have Install Additional ordered additional modules, install them as described in this section; otherwise, Modules in the Shelf proceed to “Step 4: Connect I/O Cabling and Wiring”...

  • Page 36: Step 4: Connect I/O Cabling And Wiring

    2: I HAPTER NSTALLATION Step 4: Connect I/O This section tells you how to connect I/O cabling and wiring once the modules are Cabling and Wiring installed in the shelf and describes the common and module-specific front panel LEDs. Figure 6 shows an example of a PathBuilder S700 configuration with all of the associated cabling connected.

  • Page 37: Normal Startup Sequence

    Step 4: Connect I/O Cabling and Wiring Normal Startup All modules feature a set of common system LEDs on the top of the module. Sequence When you install and connect a module, the common LED sequence shown in Figure 7 occurs. The Ethernet module, QSIM, and HSIM have only four common system LEDs.
  • Page 38 2: I HAPTER NSTALLATION Figure 8 DS3/E3 UNI Module Connection Slot 18 DS3/E3 Slot 1 CSU or CPE TX Out TX In DS3/E3 Service TX Out 75 ohm coax Once you have connected the module, verify the front-panel indicator sequence illustrated in Figure 9.
  • Page 39 Step 4: Connect I/O Cabling and Wiring Figure 9 DS3/E3 UNI Module LEDs Power Slot 1 Slot 18 Inservice Fail Test Active LOCD Power Diagnostic Running Power On Test Complete Good DS3 / E3 / OC3-STM-1 Good ATM Cell Delineation...

  • Page 40: Connecting An Oc3/Stm-1 Uni Module

    2: I HAPTER NSTALLATION Connecting an Connect the OC3/STM-1 UNI module using the Internal SC type connector. As OC3/STM-1 UNI Module shown in Figure 10, the OC3-STM-1 UNI module supports two types of fiber optic cable. Use multi-mode cable to generate UNI traffic over a port interface. Use single-mode cable to generate UNI traffic over a trunk interface.

  • Page 41: Connecting A Ds1/E1 Uni With Ima Module

    Step 4: Connect I/O Cabling and Wiring Connecting a DS1/E1 Connect the DS1 UNI with IMA module or the E1 UNI with IMA module using the UNI with IMA Module RJ-48 connectors (with integrated CSU for the DS1 module, with no CSU for the E1 module), as shown in Figure 11.

  • Page 42: Connecting An Ethernet Module

    2: I HAPTER NSTALLATION Figure 12 DS1/E1 UNI LEDs Slot 1 Slot 18 The green indicator light illuminates to show that the port is in service. The red indicator light illuminates to show that the port is not in service. Connecting an Ethernet Connect an Ethernet module to the LAN directly or through a hub, as shown in Module...
  • Page 43 Step 4: Connect I/O Cabling and Wiring Figure 13 Ethernet Module Connection Slot 1 Slot 18 Once you have connected the module, verify the front panel indicator sequence. As shown in Figure 14, the Ethernet module has the following front panel indicators in addition to the common system LEDs.

  • Page 44: Connecting A Dsx-1 Cbr Or E1 Cbr Module

    2: I HAPTER NSTALLATION Figure 14 Ethernet Module LEDs Common System Power Inservice Fail Test Bridge Data If Blinking Blinks With Data Link Should Be On When Properly Connected To 10BASE-T Link Power Power On Test Complete Connecting a DSX-1 CBR Connect a DSX-1 CBR or E1 CBR module using the RJ48 DSX-1 interface for T1/E1 or E1 CBR Module traffic.
  • Page 45 Step 4: Connect I/O Cabling and Wiring If you are using a G703 coax physical connection to connect the E1 CBR line to the interface, you must use the E1 Balun Adapter (part number 3C63904) for proper impedance. The DSX-1 CBR module supports LBOs (LIne Build Outs) to CSU of up to 655 feet. You must configure the LBO via the local terminal or NMS.
  • Page 46 2: I HAPTER NSTALLATION Figure 16 DSX-1/E1 CBR Module LEDs Slot 1 Slot 18 Common System Power Inservice Fail Test Port is Out of Service Active Port is in Service Port has OOF or LOS Condition (Out of Service) Port is in Service with OOF or LOS Condition...

  • Page 47: Connecting A Qsim V.35/Rs422/Eia530 Module

    Step 4: Connect I/O Cabling and Wiring Connecting a QSIM The QSIM (Quad Serial Interface Module) provides the following cabling options: V.35/RS422/EIA530 DTE/DCE V.35 Module DTE/DCE EIA530 DTE/DCE RS-422 DTE/DCE X.21 To connect the QSIM, attach the appropriate cable to one of the four ports using the 60-pin amphenol connector, as shown in Figure 17.
  • Page 48 2: I HAPTER NSTALLATION Table 10 V.35 DTE Cable (60-pin Male to 34-pin Male; Part # 3C63913) Pin # on 60 Pin Direction (For Signal Name Conn Pin # on V.35 Conn QSIM) Frame GND Circuit GND LL (not used) SCTE+ SCTE- SCR+...
  • Page 49 Step 4: Connect I/O Cabling and Wiring Table 11 V.35 DCE Cable Pinouts (60-pin Make to 34-pin Female; Part # 3C63914) Pin # on 60 Pin Direction (For Signal Name Conn Pin # on V.35 Conn QSIM) Frame GND Circuit GND LL (not used) SCTE+ SCTE-...
  • Page 50 2: I HAPTER NSTALLATION Table 12 RS-422/449 DTE Cable Pinouts (60-pin Male to RS-449 male; Part # 3C63920) Pin # on 60 Pin Direction (For Signal Name Conn Pin # on V.35 Conn QSIM) Frame GND Circuit GND 15, 16, 45 19, 20, 37 9, 10 7, 25...
  • Page 51 Step 4: Connect I/O Cabling and Wiring Table 13 RS422/449 DCE Cable Pinouts (60-pin Make to RS-449 Female; Part # 3C63921) Pin # on 60 Pin Direction (For Signal Name Conn Pin # on V.35 Conn QSIM) Frame GND Circuit GND 15, 16, 30 19, 20, 37 1, 2...
  • Page 52 2: I HAPTER NSTALLATION Table 14 EIA530 DTE Cable Pinouts (60-pin Male to EIA530 Male; Part # 3C63923) Pin # on 60 Pin Direction (For Signal Name Conn Pin # on V.35 Conn QSIM) Frame GND Circuit GND 9, 10 4, 19 1, 2 5, 13...
  • Page 53 Step 4: Connect I/O Cabling and Wiring Table 15 EIA530 DCE Cable Pinouts (60-pin Male to EIA530 Female; Part # 3C63922) Pin # on 60 Pin Direction (For Signal Name Conn Pin # on V.35 Conn QSIM) Frame GND Circuit GND 1, 2 4, 19 9, 10...
  • Page 54 2: I HAPTER NSTALLATION Table 16 HSSI straight DTE to DCE Cable (50-pin Male to 50-pin Male; Part # 3C63912) Signal Name Pin # on DCE Pin # on DTE Direction (For DTE) Circuit GND 1, 7, 13, 19, 25, 1, 7, 13, 19, 25, 26, 32, 26, 32, 38, 44, 38, 44, 50...
  • Page 55 Step 4: Connect I/O Cabling and Wiring Table 17 X.21 DTE Cable (60 pin Male to 15-pin Male; Part # 3C63924) Pin # on Direction Signal Name 60 PIN CONN Pin # on DB15 CONN (For QSIM) Frame GND Circuit GND 1, 2 3, 10 9, 10...
  • Page 56 2: I HAPTER NSTALLATION Table 18 X.21 DCE Cable Pinouts (60-pin Male to 15-pin Female; Part # 3C63925) Pin # on Direction Signal Name 60 PIN CONN Pin # on DB15 CONN (For QSIM) Frame GND Circuit GND 9, 10 3, 10 1, 2 5, 12...
  • Page 57 Step 4: Connect I/O Cabling and Wiring Once you have connected the QSIM, verify the front panel indicators. As shown in Figure 18, in addition to the common system front panel indicators, each port has a pair of LEDs to the left of the port. ENBL—Illuminates when the port is in service.

  • Page 58: Connecting A Hsim Module

    2: I HAPTER NSTALLATION Connecting a HSIM Connect a HSIM module using a HSSI SCSI-II 50-pin cable, as shown in Figure 19. Module Figure 19 HSIM Connection Slot 1 Slot 18 HSSI Router...
  • Page 59 Step 4: Connect I/O Cabling and Wiring Once you have connected the HSIM module, verify the front panel indicators. As shown in Figure 19, the HSIM module has two front panel indicators in addition to the common system LEDs: Inservice—Indicates that the HSIM card is active. Not Used—Indicates that the HSIM card is not in use.

  • Page 60: Connecting A Ds1 Frame Access Module

    2: I HAPTER NSTALLATION Connecting a DS1 Frame Connect a DS1 Frame Access Module (FAM) using up to eight RJ48 interfaces for Access Module T1 traffic, as shown in Figure 21. The PathBuilder S700 supports two models of DS1 FAM modules: front-connecting modules, which you connect from the front of the unit, as described in this section, and rear redundant modules, which you connect from the rear of the unit.

  • Page 61: Verifying Cpu Leds And Connecting The Office Alarm Connector

    Step 4: Connect I/O Cabling and Wiring Once you have connected the FAM, verify the front panel indicator sequence illustrated in Figure 22. Figure 22 FAM LEDs Power Inservice Fail Test Active Inservice Used The FAM features eight pairs of port indicator LEDs in addition to the common system front panel indicators—each pair corresponds to one of the eight ports on the FAM.

  • Page 62: Connecting The Office Alarms

    2: I HAPTER NSTALLATION You must verify the front panel indicator sequence illustrated in Figure 23. Figure 23 Management CPU LEDs and ACO Button Power Inservice Common Fail System Slot 1 Slot 18 Test Active Critical Major LEDs Minor Button Power Power On Tests...
  • Page 63 Step 4: Connect I/O Cabling and Wiring Figure 24 PathBuilder S700 Alarm Connectors Audible Alarm Visual Alarm External Alarm Connecting the External Alarm Table 19 lists the pinouts for the external alarm connector. You can connect up to three alarms from outside equipment using the specified pairs of pins (pins 5 and 9 for alarm #1, pins 8 and 3 for alarm #2, and pins 2 and 6 for alarm #3).
  • Page 64 2: I HAPTER NSTALLATION Connecting the Visual Alarm Table 20 lists the pinouts for the visual alarm connector. Connect your alarm equipment to the appropriate pins, as determined by the type of alarm equipment you are using. For example, if the alarm equipment you are using requires an Open state when there is no alarm, connect to pins 1 and 2 for the minor alarm, 7 and 8 for the major alarm, and 4 and 5 for the critical alarm.

  • Page 65: Verifying Stx Leds And Connecting The Optional Bits Clock

    Step 4: Connect I/O Cabling and Wiring Verifying STX LEDs and The STX module requires no external connections, but you must verify the front Connecting the Optional panel indicator sequence illustrated in Figure 25. BITS Clock Figure 25 STX Module LED Power-up Sequence Power Inservice Fail...
  • Page 66 2: I HAPTER NSTALLATION Figure 26 BITS Clock Connection (STX Module) BITS Out BITS In Table 22 and Table 23 list the connector pinouts for the input and output connectors. Table 22 STX Module BITS Clock Input Connector Pinouts PIN 1 Receive Tip PIN 2 Receive Ring...

  • Page 67: Connecting Rear Redundant Modules

    Step 4: Connect I/O Cabling and Wiring To enable the BITS clock, you must make the following jumper settings on the STX module: JP9 (1-5) JP9 (2-6) JP9 (3-9) JP9 (4-10) For information about how to select the BITS clock as the source for system timing, see “Managing the System Clock”...
  • Page 68 2: I HAPTER NSTALLATION Table 24 lists the connector pinouts for the Telco connectors. Note the following as you use this table: The notations A, B, and C indicate the slot. A corresponds to the slot with the lowest number B corresponds to the slot with the middle number C corresponds to the slot with the highest number For example, for the slot 7-9 connector, A corresponds to slot 7, B corresponds...

  • Page 69: Step 5: Connect A Management Terminal

    Step 5: Connect a Management Terminal Step 5: Connect a In order to configure application connections and an IP address for SNMP support, Management Terminal you must connect a management terminal to the PathBuilder S700. To do this, you use the 10Base T, RS-232, and SLIP ports on the rear of the PathBuilder S700. To connect a network management terminal, follow these steps: 1 Connect a VT 100 terminal to the RS-232 (console) port.
  • Page 70 2: I HAPTER NSTALLATION After you have connected the network management terminal, perform initial configuration of the unit, as described in Chapter 3.

  • Page 71: Getting

    ETTING TARTED This chapter tells you how to log on to the PathBuilder S700 WAN access switch (PathBuilder S700), how to use the PathBuilder S700 menus, and how to perform initial configuration using the NMS menus. It contains the following sections: Logging On Using the Menus Performing Initial Configuration...
  • Page 72 3: G HAPTER ETTING TARTED The user interface is preserved on a VT100 terminal connected to the RS-232 (console) port on the Management CPU in slot 1 of the PathBuilder S700. Set the terminal for the following: 9600 baud no parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit When the PathBuilder S700 is powered up and operating, and your terminal is...

  • Page 73: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus Figure 31 PathBuilder S700 Main Menu Use the options on the Main menu as follows: Select [1] System Administration to access common parameters. Select [2] Configuration Management to view or set configuration parameters. Select [3] Fault Management to view or acknowledge alarms and set loopbacks.

  • Page 74: Understanding The Menu Hierarchy

    3: G HAPTER ETTING TARTED The auto logout feature automatically logs you out and returns you to the title screen if you do not press a key for a specified time (1 - 99 minutes). To set the autolog timeout, select [1] System Administration from the Main menu, then select [1] General System Information, then select [6] Set Auto Logout Time.

  • Page 75: Performing Initial Configuration

    Performing Initial Configuration Figure 32 Alarm Indicator Select to display menu from which you can access screen listing current alarms Indicates that an alarm has been detected After you acknowledge the alarm, the alarm indicator is no longer highlighted, but the word “Alarm”...

  • Page 76: Setting Up Communication Parameters

    3: G HAPTER ETTING TARTED Figure 33 System Administration Menu The following subsections provide instructions for performing the three initial configuration steps. See Chapter 5 for instructions on configuring specific PathBuilder S700 modules. Setting up In order for the PathBuilder S700 to communicate to the Ethernet network, you Communication must set the correct communication parameters.

  • Page 77: Configuring The Local Host Ip Address

    Performing Initial Configuration Once you have entered the IP address and SNMP information for the PathBuilder S700 on the VT100 terminal, you can continue configuring the device on the local console, or you can configure the PathBuilder S700 through either the 10BaseT or the SLIP/PPP dialup port on the Management CPU module using either a Telnet session or an SNMP manager such as PathBuilder Switch Manager.
  • Page 78 3: G HAPTER ETTING TARTED Figure 36 Local Host IP Configuration Menu 2 Select [1] Ethernet Port IP Configuration to display the Ethernet Port IP Configuration menu, shown in Figure 37. Figure 37 Ethernet Port IP Configuration Menu 3 Enter the following information (by selecting the appropriate options and responding to the prompts that appear at the bottom of the screen) to enable IP Ethernet connections: IP Address—Provided by the network administrator.
  • Page 79 Performing Initial Configuration Community Name—Enter “3Com” (The community name applies to Ethernet port IP configuration only.) Figure 38 shows a sample PathBuilder S700 IP host setup. Figure 38 Sample PathBuilder S700 IP Host Setup PathBuilder S700 192.73.30.99 3Com 192.73.30.100 Community 4 Select [4] Previous Menu to return to the Local Host IP Configuration menu.

  • Page 80: Configuring Trap Clients

    3: G HAPTER ETTING TARTED Figure 39 SLIP Port IP Configuration Menu 3 Enter the following information (by selecting the appropriate options and responding to the prompts that appear at the bottom of the screen) to enable IP Ethernet connectors: IP Address—Provided by the network administrator.
  • Page 81 Performing Initial Configuration Figure 40 Trap Client Configuration Menu 2 Select the number corresponding to the trap client you want to configure. Figure 41 shows the menu for configuring trap client 1. Figure 41 Trap Client 1 Configuration Menu 3 Enter the following information (by selecting the appropriate options and responding to the prompts that appear at the bottom of the screen) to configure the trap client: IP Address—The IP address of the network management station to which you...

  • Page 82: Configuring The Default Gateway

    3: G HAPTER ETTING TARTED Configuring the Default Gateway The default gateway routes IP data to non-local networks (Telnet sessions from different subnetworks). To configure the default gateway, follow these steps: 1 From the Manage IP Network Configuration menu, select [3] Default Gateway Configuration to display the Default Gateway Configuration menu, shown in Figure 42.
  • Page 83 Performing Initial Configuration To configure in-band management via the 10Base-T port on the near-end MCPU card, follow these steps: If you use this method, you must use a new subnet with each PathBuilder S700 and a new static route for each new subnet on the management station or router. You are also limited to managing up to ten remote units from the central management unit.

  • Page 84: In-Band Management Via The Near-End Dual Ethernet Module

    3: G HAPTER ETTING TARTED In-band Management via the Near-end Dual Ethernet Module To configure in-band management via the near-end PathBuilder S700 Dual Ethernet module, follow these steps: If you use this method, you can manage one PathBuilder S700 in a point-to-point configuration or as many as 256 remote PathBuilder units (S310s, S330s, S600s, or S700s) if all the units are connected to an ATM network service provided by a local or large Telco organization.

  • Page 85: Setting Passwords

    Performing Initial Configuration Setting Passwords The default password for all three access levels is password. This password logs you on initially as a super user. For security reasons, you should change the Super User, Read-Write, and Read-Only passwords as soon as possible. To set the Super User, Read-Write, or Read-Only password, follow these steps: 1 From the System Administration menu, select [13] Super User Privilege to open the Super User Privilege menu, shown in Figure 43.

  • Page 86: Taking Over A Read-Write Session

    CAUTION: Be sure to record your new password and keep the record in a safe place. If you forget your password and have no record of it, you can contact 3Com for assistance, but we may need to delete your database in order to solve the problem.

  • Page 87: Setting The Time And Date

    Performing Initial Configuration 1 From the Super User Privilege menu, shown earlier in Figure 43, select [3] Erase System Database to open the Erase System Database menu. This menu displays the following warning and prompt: This action will cause a SOFT RESET of the system. Do you want to erase the system database (Y/N) [N]? 2 Enter y to erase the system database.
  • Page 88 3: G HAPTER ETTING TARTED...

  • Page 89: Path Builder S700 Module And Application Overview

    S700 M UILDER ODULE AND PPLICATION VERVIEW This chapter provides a brief overview of ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) technology, describes the features and operation of each of the PathBuilder S700 WAN access switch (PathBuilder S700) modules, and discusses applications supported by the PathBuilder S700. It contains the following sections: ATM Overview System Module Overview ATM Module Overview...
  • Page 90 4: P S700 M HAPTER UILDER ODULE AND PPLICATION VERVIEW Figure 46 Virtual Circuit Scheme Transmission Path VPI 1 Virtual VCI 1 (Transmit) Circuit VCI 1 (Receive) VPI 2 VCIs VPI 3 VCIs Each ATM cell (a fixed-length unit of data over ATM) is assigned to a virtual circuit by including the circuit's VPI/VCI in the cell's header.

  • Page 91: System Module Overview

    DS1, DS3, and ATM Forum compliant IMA functions. It also supports an Enterprise MIB that allows you to configure and monitor the unit using an SNMP-based Enterprise management system such as 3Com’s Transcend. The CPU stores all the code that runs on the system and runs diagnostics at...

  • Page 92: Snmp Mib Standards Support

    4: P S700 M HAPTER UILDER ODULE AND PPLICATION VERVIEW SNMP MIB Standards Support Table 25 lists the standards that are supported for the MIBs. Table 25 Supported MIBs Document Name Description RFC 1213 MIB II RFC 1406 DS1/E1 MIB RFC 1407 DS3/E3 MIB RFC 1493...

  • Page 93: Priority Queuing

    ATM Module Overview Priority Queuing The PathBuilder S700 with STX provides separate cell buffer queues per virtual interface. You can assign multiple VCs to each virtual interface and map them to the desired queue. The STX services the queues in order: queue 0, then queue 1, then queue 2 and queue 3.

  • Page 94: Ds3 Uni Module Overview

    Overview single-mode fiber. The multi-mode fiber module is typically used for connecting ATM LAN equipment such as 3Com CoreBuilder 7000. The single-mode fiber module is typically used for WAN ATM services, providing a longer reach in terms of distance. Both version support the European SDH framed optical networks (STM-1).

  • Page 95: Ethernet Module Overview

    Application Module Overview Ethernet Module The Ethernet module (Dual Ethernet) is a port or application module that takes Overview legacy LAN traffic across a WAN ATM network using the PathBuilder S700. This module is used to connect LAN segments and bridge or IP forward traffic across the ATM network to a LAN/IP service.

  • Page 96: Dsx-1/E1 Cbr Module Overview

    4: P S700 M HAPTER UILDER ODULE AND PPLICATION VERVIEW Figure 49 PathBuilder S700 Ethernet Block Diagram PathBuilder S700 PathBuilder VP.VC S700 Bridge Network Ethernet Function Input MAC Address to VP.VC Map VP.VC 02608C123456 = DS3, 0.35 PathBuilder S700 The data is not moved or copied in memory from the time it is received till the time it is segmented.

  • Page 97: E1 Cbr Module

    Application Module Overview virtual channel connection (VCC). The VCC is established as a permanent virtual circuit (PVC) and mapped from the PathBuilder S700s ATM port to either another PathBuilder WAN access switch or an ATM Forum circuit emulation compliant device. The emulated circuit connection from the DSX-1 CBR port to a remote DSX-1 CBR port is accomplished by mapping DS1 circuits to Permanent Virtual Circuits.

  • Page 98: Qsim/Hsim/Fam Module Overview

    4: P S700 M HAPTER UILDER ODULE AND PPLICATION VERVIEW E1 CBR Module Standards Support Table 28 lists the standards supported by the E1 CBR module. Table 28 E1 CBR Module ATM Forum/ANSI/ITU-T Supported Standards Standard Description AF-SAA-0032.000 ATM Forum Circuit Emulation Service (CES) ANSI T1.630/ITU 1.36 AAL1 Unstructured Data Transfer Mode QSIM/HSIM/FAM...

  • Page 99: Supported Applications

    Supported Applications The traffic shapers work as follows: The packet is segmented using a dual leaky buffer algorithm, whereby the cells are transmitted from each connection in the shaper at an average rate until the bucket of tokens fills up (a token is given to the connection at an average rate if it has no cells to transmit at that moment).

  • Page 100: Filtering

    4: P S700 M HAPTER UILDER ODULE AND PPLICATION VERVIEW timer expires. You can also use the user interface to add static forwarding addresses that the bridge will not delete after the aging timer expires. When the packet arrives, the bridge looks up the destination MAC address to determine the destination of the packet from the forwarding tables.

  • Page 101: Segmentation

    Supported Applications The example in Figure 47 shows only one transmission path: the DS3 UNI between the two PathBuilder S700s. As a result, cells leaving PathBuilder S700 A on VPI/VCI 1/33 arrive at PathBuilder S700 B on VPI/VCI 1/33. If the DS3 trunk were switched through a standard telephone switching system to interconnect many PathBuilder S700s, each PathBuilder S700 would have to have the same VPI/VCI designations assigned.

  • Page 102: Reassembly

    4: P S700 M HAPTER UILDER ODULE AND PPLICATION VERVIEW The cells are assigned to a virtual circuit defined between the incoming and outgoing ports based on the destination address of the original packet. A 5-byte header containing the virtual circuit assignment along with other information is added to each cell.

  • Page 103: Spanning Tree Operation

    Supported Applications Spanning Tree Operation The Spanning Tree operates as follows: For more detailed information about how the Spanning Tree operates, see IEEE802.1d. An STAP module runs as a task on the management card. This task is responsible for maintaining all data structures for Spanning Tree operation for all ports and for sending/receiving Spanning Tree configuration packets.

  • Page 104: Cbr Application

    4: P S700 M HAPTER UILDER ODULE AND PPLICATION VERVIEW CBR Application The CBR module consists of 4 or 8 DSX-1/E1 interfaces capable of accepting superframe or extended superframe DS1 inputs. The DS1 signal is then mapped over a Constant Bit Rate (CBR) virtual channel. Encapsulation of the T1 within the ATM service is based on the ATM Forum (AF-SAA-0032.000) Circuit Emulation Service Interoperability specification.
  • Page 105 Supported Applications Figure 53 Integrated PathBuilder S700 Application PBX or Key PBX or Key System System Public Switched Telephone Network Drop DS0 = 6 DS0 = 1-6 Voice ATM Network Data Ethernet Ethernet Drop-and-Insert DS0 channels can also be allowed to transit the entire path. This provides DS0 to DS0 connectivity between end locations.

  • Page 106: Ds0 Signaling And Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation

    4: P S700 M HAPTER UILDER ODULE AND PPLICATION VERVIEW DS0 Signaling and Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation Structured DS0s provide channel associated signaling (CAS) by providing a path for DS0 ABCD bits. See Figure 55. Channel associated signalling allows telephone supervision to be signaled end to end.

  • Page 107: Unstructured Ds1

    Supported Applications The PathBuilder S700 software can also monitor a full 8-bit pattern on a DS0 to determine circuit activity. This is the basis for the two supported types of dynamic bandwidth allocation (DBA): Structured voice DBA Structured data DBA Structured Voice DBA When a CBR port is configured as structured voice, signaling bits of voice channels are carried along with their payload in AAL1 cells.
  • Page 108 4: P S700 M HAPTER UILDER ODULE AND PPLICATION VERVIEW Figure 57 DS1 Unstructured Tunneling Unstructured Data Data Service Service ATM Network Unit Unit Channel Channel Service Service Unit Unit DS1 Signal Tunneled Through a PVC Use unstructured services when DS0 midspan access is not required and end to end DS1 service is required, for example to provide CSU or DSU end to end connectivity.

  • Page 109: Structured Versus Unstructured Summary

    Supported Applications Structured versus Unstructured Summary Use Table 30 to select whether to use structured or unstructured DS1 CBR. Table 30 Selecting Structured Mode Versus Unstructured Mode Structured Unstructured DSO midspan drop and insert DSO access grooming DS1 network management end to end DS1 end to end (no DSO access) DS1 CBR 1.536 Mbps of bandwidth...
  • Page 110 4: P S700 M HAPTER UILDER ODULE AND PPLICATION VERVIEW Figure 60 Typical PathBuilder S700 Configuration CSU #2 PBX 2 Structured Input CSU #1 Unstructured Input PathBuilder S700 #2 DS3 UNI 2 Port P2 Switched Port P1 Network PBX 3 DS3 UNI 1 Port P3 DS3 UNI 3...
  • Page 111 Supported Applications Figure 61 shows three PathBuilder S700s connected through a carrier ATM network or a private switch. The ATM switch or network should be configured with Permanent Virtual Circuits (PVCs) connecting one LAN or DS1 port on one PathBuilder S700 to another port on another PathBuilder S700. Figure 61 ATM Bridging Forward Table MAC Address...
  • Page 112 4: P S700 M HAPTER UILDER ODULE AND PPLICATION VERVIEW Once you have entered all PVCs, the bridge learns the network addresses for the local and remote sites and starts bridging packets to the correct destination by segmenting the packets into cells which are destined to a remote PathBuilder S700 port.

  • Page 113: Frame Application

    Supported Applications Frame Application The QSIM/HSIM/FAM modules support 3 modes of Frame to Cell transit services: DXI Mode 1A Frame Relay Forum Specification 5 and 8; Service and Network Interworking HDLC/SDLC Each service is designed to support a different type of user application. However, they all share the same ATM backbone characteristics.
  • Page 114 4: P S700 M HAPTER UILDER ODULE AND PPLICATION VERVIEW Figure 65 shows the application for DXI. Figure 65 DXI Application V.35/KS422/X.21/HSSI 64K to 8M to 52M PathBuilder S700 PathBuilder S700 Mode Mode Native Host DXI Mode 1A is designed to allow legacy routers to utilize frame based transmission to transit an ATM network to the DXI Mode 1A device (PathBuilder S700 QSIM/HSIM/FAM), which then performs SAR and AAL5 mapping to an ATM PVC.
  • Page 115 Supported Applications Figure 67 DCE Allows DTE to Participate in ATM Network through ATM DXI DTE SDU DTE SDU AAL 5 CPCS DXI Data Link AAL 5 SAR DXI Data Link DXI Physical DXI Physical UNI Physical DXI protocol defines an open interface between brouter and Data Service Unit. The Data Service Unit off-loads cell encapsulation services from the brouter.

  • Page 116: Frame Relay Interworking Functions

    4: P S700 M HAPTER UILDER ODULE AND PPLICATION VERVIEW Frame Relay Interworking Functions The PathBuilder S700 provides two functions to interconnect a frame relay network with an ATM network: Service Interworking Network Interworking These interworking features are described in FRF.5 and FRF.8 respectively. As far as the interworking function is concerned, the major difference between these two features is that there is no FR-SSCS function required for Service Interworking.

  • Page 117: Hdlc/Sdlc

    Supported Applications You can configure each port on a QSIM, HSIM, or FAM module independently to provide this type of service, and the PathBuilder S700 will perform the following functions: Q.922 Frame to ATM AAL 5 PDU translation and vice versa Frame PVC Management Traffic Management Congestion Handling...
  • Page 118 4: P S700 M HAPTER UILDER ODULE AND PPLICATION VERVIEW You can use the SDLC service for: IBM FID2 3270 SNA Peripheral IBM FID4 372X SNA Backbone Other SDLC User Figure 71 shows HDLC/SDLC applications. NRZI should be disabled on the FEP (i.e. IBM 3745). NRZI is commonly used when the FEP is connected to DSUs over non-digital line.

  • Page 119: Configuring Path Builder S700 Modules , Ports , And Applications

    S700 ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS This chapter tells you how to configure the modules, circuits, and related applications supported by the PathBuilder S700 WAN access switch (PathBuilder S700) so that the device can pass traffic. It contains the following sections: Viewing and Configuring System Information PathBuilder S700 Configuration Overview...

  • Page 120: Specifying General System Information

    5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS Figure 72 System Administration Menu Specifying General General system information includes the following: System Information Shelf name—Change the name of the node. Customer name—Change or enter the customer name. Phone number—Change or enter the phone number. Maintenance contact—Change or enter the maintenance contact.

  • Page 121: Managing The System Clock

    Viewing and Configuring System Information Figure 73 General System Information Menu Managing the System You can manage the system clock for the PathBuilder S700 in the following ways: Clock Specify the clock sources to be used for system timing. You can set up to eight priority clock sources, including multiple ports of the same card, Specify the clock mode: revertive or non-revertive (revertive mode only) Set the revertive time—the length of time the system...
  • Page 122 5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS 2 Specify the clock sources to be used for system timing. a From the System Clock Configuration menu select: [3] Set PriorityClock 1 to open the Priority Clock Configuration menu, shown in Figure 75. Figure 75 Priority Clock Configuration Menu b Select the option corresponding to the clock source you want to use for the system reference clock.
  • Page 123 Viewing and Configuring System Information Figure 76 CBR Reference Clock Selection menu e Select the option corresponding to the card and slot number you want to designate as the clock source to open the reference clock port selection menu. This menu lists all the In Service ports on the selected card. f Select the option corresponding to the port you want to designate as the clock source.

  • Page 124: Alarm Conditions That Cause Clock Source Failure

    5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS Alarm Conditions that Cause Clock Source Failure Table 31 lists the alarms conditions that cause different cards to fail as clock sources. Table 31 Clock Source Failure Alarms Card Alarms BITS LOSS OF CLK LOS, OOF...

  • Page 125: Viewing The Firmware Version

    Viewing and Configuring System Information Figure 77 RS-232 Port #2 Configuration Menu 2 Change any of the following parameters as desired: Baud Rate—300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, or 38400 Parity—one, even, or odd Data Bits—7 or 8 Stop Bits—1 or 2 When you make a change to the port to which you are currently connected, it does not take effect until you log out.

  • Page 126: Downloading New Firmware

    Who—The user login ID for this software build. Date—The date and time that the build was made. Company Name—3Com Corporation (or OEM partner if desired) Product Name—The PathBuilder product for which this image was built: PathBuilder S700, PathBuilder S600, PathBuilder S330, or PathBuilder S310.

  • Page 127: Downloading Firmware Via The Ethernet Port

    Be sure to log in via Telnet. If you log in at a serial port, the download sequence will attempt an Xmodem protocol download rather than a TFTP download. 1 Obtain the correct image file location and name from 3Com Customer Service. 2 Telnet into the PathBuilder S700 unit.

  • Page 128: Downloading Firmware Via Ftp

    Downloading Firmware via FTP To download new firmware using FTP, follow these steps: 1 Obtain the correct image file location and name from 3Com Customer Service. 2 Log in to the PathBuilder S700 unit. 3 From the System Administration menu, select [8] Download Firmware. The following prompt appears: This action will erase the standby code area.

  • Page 129: Resetting The Interface Card

    Viewing and Configuring System Information 2 Enter y to update the flash file system. The user configuration data is automatically saved into flash memory every minute. I there is a system failure (a power failure, for example), any changes that you make during the auto-saving interval will be lost.

  • Page 130: Backing Up And Restoring The Database And Code Image

    Backing up and The configuration database is stored in non-volatile flash memory in the Restoring the Database PathBuilder S700. As further protection, 3Com recommends that you back up the and Code Image database after any major configuration changes. A power cycle of the shelf is necessary to synchronize the database on the MCPU if it is being restored.

  • Page 131: Restoring The Database

    Viewing and Configuring System Information Restoring the Database To restore the database, follow these steps: You must have read/write access on the node to perform the restore operation. 1 Move to the directory you created earlier, in step 5 under “Backing up the Database”.

  • Page 132: Restoring The Code Image

    5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS It is not necessary to rename the file image to bootmgmt.abs, but renaming the file image makes the restore seem the same as a code download. 6 Exit FTP by entering: Restoring the Code Image To restore the code image, follow these steps: 1 Move to directory that contains the bootmgmt.abs file.

  • Page 133: Configuring The Pathbuilder S700 Shelf And The Application Modules

    Configuring the PathBuilder S700 Shelf and the Application Modules Figure 80 Configuration Management Menu The options on the Configuration Management menu correspond to the major steps involved in configuring the PathBuilder S700: Configuring application modules Setting up virtual circuits and assigning them to the appropriate card’s ports Configuring application-specific options You can apply specialized functions such as bridging of the LAN traffic and IP over ATM to virtual circuits as needed and/or supported.

  • Page 134: Setting Application Module Status

    5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS The List Card menu lists the PathBuilder S700 shelf and all the modules installed in the shelf. The numbers correspond to the slot numbers. For each slot number, the List Card menu displays: Config Card Type—The type of module configured for the slot.

  • Page 135: Setting Power Supply Status

    Configuring the Shelf To display the Shelf Configuration menu, select [0] Shelf from the List Card menu. Figure 82 Shelf Configuration Menu The Shelf Configuration menu displays the following information about the shelf: Hardware revision Serial number Power supply status (in service or out of service) for power supplies 1-6 External alarm status (normally open or normally closed) for external alarms 1-3 Setting Power Supply To set the status of a power supply, follow these steps:...

  • Page 136: Configuring The Management Cpu

    5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS Configuring the Configuring the management CPU involves the following tasks: Management CPU Viewing the current configuration for the CPU module Configuring virtual interfaces Configuring shapers The MCPU Configuration menu, shown in Figure 83, provides access to the submenus and screens from which you perform these tasks.

  • Page 137: Adding Virtual Interfaces

    Configuring Virtual Interfaces For the MCPU module (slot 1), you can configure one VI. For modules installed in slots 5 and 6, you can configure up to 15 VIs per module. For modules installed in slots 7-18, you can configure up to 24 VIs per bus. Each bus supports three slots (7-9, 10-12, 13-15, and 16-18).
  • Page 138 5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS Figure 85 Add Virtual Interface Menu—Selecting the Shaper Rate Unit 4 Enter 1 to configure the shapers in Cps or 2 to configure the shapers in Mbps. Then press Enter to open the Add Virtual Interface Configuration menu. Figure 86 shows the MCPU Add Virtual Interface Configuration menu.

  • Page 139: Viewing And/Or Modifying Existing Virtual Interfaces

    Configuring Virtual Interfaces Viewing and/or Once a Virtual Interface has been established, you can modify the values for Modifying Existing Shaper Rate or Description. Virtual Interfaces To view and/or modify an existing virtual interface, follow these steps: 1 From the List Card menu, enter the slot number corresponding to the card for which you want to view and/or modify a virtual interface.

  • Page 140: Deleting Virtual Interfaces

    5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS Deleting Virtual To delete a virtual interface, follow these steps: Interfaces 1 From the List Card menu, enter the slot number corresponding to the card for which you want to delete a virtual interface. The configuration menu for that card appears.

  • Page 141: Configuring The Stx Module

    Configuring the STX Module Figure 88 Input Shaper Screen 3 To enter a new shaper value, use the arrow keys on your keyboard to move to the cell in the shaper table that you want to change. To set a new Sustainable Cell Rate or Peak Cell Rate shaper, enter the new value in the bits/second (bps) column.

  • Page 142: Configuring Oc3/Stm-1 Uni Modules

    5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS Figure 89 STX Module Configuration Menu 2 Select the appropriate numbers and enter the desired Congestion On and Congestion Off thresholds for the priority queues you want to configure. The ranges are 51%-100% for Congestion On and 0% to 50% for Congestion Off.
  • Page 143 Configuring OC3/STM-1 UNI Modules Figure 90 OC3/STM-1 UNI Configuration Menu 2 Configure the OC3/STM-1 card. a Select [1] Card Information to display the OC3/STM-1 UNI Card Configuration menu, shown in Figure 91. This menu displays the current configuration for the OC3/STM-1 UNI module and provides options for changing certain parameters.

  • Page 144: Configuring Ds3 Uni Modules

    5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS cells. It is a technique used to avoid certain transmission equipment behaviors (for example, erroneous alarm conditions) that are caused by sensitivity to certain bit patterns in the ATM payload. You must match this setting at the two ends of the OC3/STM-1 trunk.
  • Page 145 Configuring DS3 UNI Modules Figure 92 DS3 UNI Configuration Menu 2 Configure the DS3 card. a Select [1] Card Information to display the DS3 UNI Card Configuration menu, shown in Figure 93. The DS3 Card Configuration menu displays the current configuration for the DS3 module and provides options for changing certain parameters.
  • Page 146 5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS use of overhead bits for administration and maintenance allows the service provider more visibility in isolating any issues with the physical line connections through the WAN. You must match this setting at the two ends of the DS3 trunk.

  • Page 147: Configuring E3 Uni Modules

    Configuring E3 UNI Modules STX Timing Source—The timing sent to the STX card: PLCP Clock or DS3 Rx Clock. This is the clock the system will use if you select the DS3 card as the timing source from the Priority Clock Configuration menu, shown earlier in Figure 75, Number of VPI for VCC—The number of distinct VPIs that can be used for VCCs on this card: 1..256.

  • Page 148: Configuring Ds1 Uni Or E1 Uni With Ima Modules

    5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS Figure 94 E3 UNI Card Configuration Menu E3 Timing Source—The timing source for the E3 transmit clock: system or loop. If you set the E3 Timing Source to system at one end of the E3 trunk, you must set it to loop at the other end.

  • Page 149: Configuring Ds1/E1 Uni Ports

    Configuring DS1 UNI or E1 UNI with IMA Modules Configuring DS1/E1 UNI To configure individual DS1/E1 UNI ports, follow these steps: Ports 1 From the List Card menu, shown earlier in Figure 81, select the number corresponding to the slot in which the DS1 UNI or E1 UNI card is installed to open the DS1 or E1 UNI Configuration menu.
  • Page 150 5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS Figure 97 shows the E1 UNI Port Configuration menu. The DS1 UNI Configuration menu is similar. These menus display the current configuration for the selected DS1 UNI or E1 UNI port and provide options for changing certain parameters. Figure 97 E1 UNI Port Configuration Menu Figure 98 DS1 UNI Port Configuration Menu 4 Set the following parameters as desired:...

  • Page 151: Activation/Deactivation Bit Error Rates

    Configuring DS1 UNI or E1 UNI with IMA Modules Framing—The type of frame organization configured for the T1 port interface: D4 or ESF for DS1. Set this parameter to match the service provider or device connection framing. For E1, Framing is a read-only parameter and is always set to multi-frame.

  • Page 152: Configuring Uni And Ima Groups

    5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS Table 33 Bit Error Rates Translated into Total Number of Errors Error Total Errors Total Errors Total Errors Rate Total Errors Total Errors in 2 in 5 in 15 (BER) in 1 second in 1 Minute Minutes...
  • Page 153 Configuring DS1 UNI or E1 UNI with IMA Modules Figure 99 Group Menu 4 Select [2] Add Group to display the Add Group menu, shown in Figure 100. Figure 100 Add Group Menu (Selecting Group Type) 5 Enter [1] UNI. The Add Group menu appears as shown in Figure 101.

  • Page 154: Adding Ima Groups

    5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS Figure 101 Add Group Menu (Adding UNI Group) 6 Select [1] Set Admin. Port(s). The following prompt appears at the bottom of the screen: Enter Admin Port(s) (1..4): 7 Enter the port number(s) of the T1/E1 port(s) you want to include in the UNI group.
  • Page 155 Configuring DS1 UNI or E1 UNI with IMA Modules Figure 102 Add Group Menu (Adding IMA Group) 6 Select [1] Set Admin. Port(s). The following prompt appears: Enter Admin Port(s) (1..4): 7 Enter the port numbers for the DS1/E1 ports you want to include in the group. You can use a hyphen to indicate a range of ports.

  • Page 156: Viewing And Modifying Ima And Uni Groups

    5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS Viewing and Modifying IMA and UNI Groups Once you have added a group, you use the List/Modify Group menu to view and modify group configuration parameters. To view and/or modify an existing group, follow these steps: 1 From the Group menu, shown earlier in Figure 99, select [1] List/Modify Group to open the List/Modify Group Selection menu.

  • Page 157: Configuring Virtual Interfaces For Ima Groups

    Configuring DS1 UNI or E1 UNI with IMA Modules 3 Select [1] Group Configuration to display the List/Modify Group menu. Figure 105 shows the E1 UNI List/Modify Group menu. The DS1 UNI menu is the same. Figure 105 UNI List/Modify Group 4 If the Admin.
  • Page 158 5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS 3 From the Group menu, select [3] Delete Group. The Delete Group Selection menu appears, as shown in Figure 106. Figure 106 Delete Group Selection Menu 4 Enter the number corresponding to the group you want to delete to open the Delete Group menu.

  • Page 159: Viewing Ima Link Status

    Configuring DS1 UNI or E1 UNI with IMA Modules Viewing IMA Link Status To view IMA Link Status for a selected DS1 or E1 port, follow these steps: 1 From the List Card menu, shown earlier in Figure 81, select the number corresponding to the slot in which the DS1 UNI or E1 UNI card is installed to open the UNI Configuration menu, shown earlier in Figure 95.
  • Page 160 5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS The IMA Link Status screen lists the following information pertaining to the IMA status of an individual link in an IMA group. NE Tx State—Near-end transmit state in the interworking link state machine. Table 34 lists the possible link states.

  • Page 161: Viewing Ima Group Status

    Configuring DS1 UNI or E1 UNI with IMA Modules Rx Test Pattern—The received test pattern received: 0-254; 255 indicates that no pattern has been received. Test Procedure—The status of the test procedure: disabled, operating, or link failed. Viewing IMA Group To view IMA status for a selected group, follow these steps: Status 1 From the List Card menu, shown earlier in Figure 81, select the number...
  • Page 162 5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS Figure 111 IMA Group Status Screen The IMA Group Status screen lists the following information pertaining to the IMA status of the group as a whole. Operation Port(s)—The port numbers of the active links in the group. NE State—The status of the near end group state machine: not configured, startup, startupAck, unsupported M, incompatible symmetry, other config abort, insufficient links, blocked, or operational.
  • Page 163 Configuring DS1 UNI or E1 UNI with IMA Modules Table 36 Possible IMA Group Failure Status Conditions Failure Description Near End Asymmetric Near end rejected asymmetrical configuration or operation chosen by the far end. Far End Invalid M Far end rejected the M value chosen by the user on the near end.

  • Page 164: Configuring Ds1 Uni Or E1 Uni Cards

    5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS Rx Avable Cell Rate (cps)—The available cell rate for active Rx links in this group: 0-28,728 cps for DS1, M=128; 0-35,920 cps for E1, M=128. The available cell rate indicates how much bandwidth can be carried across the group. It varies, depending on how many links in the group are actually working.

  • Page 165: Configuring Ethernet Modules

    Configuring Ethernet Modules Configuring Ethernet Configuring an Ethernet module involves the following tasks: Modules Configuring the Ethernet ports, card, shapers, and virtual interfaces Configuring the bridge Configuring Ethernet To configure Ethernet ports, card, shapers, and virtual interfaces, follow these Ports, Cards, Shapers steps: and Virtual Interfaces 1 From the List Card menu, shown earlier in Figure 81, select the slot number...
  • Page 166 5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS Figure 114 Ethernet Port Configuration Menu b Select [1] Set Admin. Status and enter [2] to put the Ethernet port into service or [1] to take it out of service. c Repeat steps a and b, selecting [2] Port 2 in step a, to set the administrative status for Ethernet port #2.

  • Page 167: Configuring The Bridge

    Configuring Ethernet Modules 4 Configure input shapers for the Ethernet card. a From the Ethernet Configuration menu, select [4] Shaper Configuration to display the Ethernet Shapers screen. This screen is the same as the MCPU Input Shapers screen, shown earlier in this chapter in Figure 88. b To enter a new shaper value, use the arrow keys on your keyboard to move to the cell in the shaper table that you want to change.
  • Page 168 5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS 2 From the Manage Bridge menu, select [1] Bridge Configuration to display the Bridge Configuration menu, shown in Figure 117. The current aging timer setting is displayed below the menu title (3 minutes in the sample menu shown in the figure).

  • Page 169: Configuring Source Protocol Filtering

    Configuring Ethernet Modules From the Bridge menu, you can: Configure source protocol filtering, source address filtering, and destination address filtering. Display the forwarding table for the bridge. Construct a static table (a table of source/destination pairs which you do not want to be aged out of the forwarding table) for the bridge.

  • Page 170: Configuring Source Address Filtering

    5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS For example, if you want to configure an IP filter, select [1] Set Filter IP. The following prompt appears at the bottom of the screen: Enter Filter IP (1=No, 2=Yes): Enter 2 to configure an IP filter;...
  • Page 171 Configuring Ethernet Modules To configure source address filtering, follow these steps: 1 From the Bridge menu, select [3] Source Address Filtering to display the Source Address Filter menu, shown in Figure 121. Figure 121 Source Address Filter Menu 2 Select [2] Add Source Filter Address. The Add Source Address Filter screen appears. This screen displays the following prompt: Enter MAC Address (XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX or <CR>): 3 Enter the MAC address of the station from which you do not want packets to...

  • Page 172: Configuring Destination Address Filtering

    5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS Configuring Destination Address Filtering Destination address filtering prevents LAN packets with destination addresses specified in the filter from being sent to the WAN. You can use destination address filtering to prevent some stations from receiving data from the ATM WAN link. For example, you can save network-traffic-sensitive stations (such as local file servers and CAD servers) from unnecessary data coming from the WAN.

  • Page 173: Viewing The List Forwarding Table

    Configuring Ethernet Modules 7 Select [4] Set Destination Address Filter. The following prompt appears at the bottom of the screen: Enter Destination Address Filter (1=Disable, 2=Enable) 8 Enter 2 to enable the destination address filter. Viewing the List Forwarding Table The List Forwarding Table is a current forwarding table for the bridge.

  • Page 174: Constructing The Bridge Static Table

    5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS Location—One of the following two types of entries: ENET <slot/port>—Ethernet slot and port number. This type of entry is displayed when the MAC address is reached through that port. VC <non-Ethernet side of VC data>—The card type, slot and port number, and other virtual circuit parameters, such as DLCI number, for the non-Ethernet side of the virtual circuit.

  • Page 175: Enabling And Disabling The Spanning Tree

    Configuring Ethernet Modules 4 Enter y or n. If you enter y, a screen appears with a list of existing virtual circuits. Enter the number corresponding to the virtual circuit to which you want to attach the destination MAC address. If you enter n, the MAC address will be associated with this Ethernet port.
  • Page 176 5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS To configure IP over ATM for an Ethernet port, follow these steps: 1 Access the IP over ATM menu for the Ethernet port for which you want to configure IP over ATM. a From the main menu, select [2] Configuration Management.
  • Page 177 Configuring Ethernet Modules Figure 127 IP over ATM Setup Screen b Press any key to return to the IP over ATM menu. 3 View the virtual circuit that is currently specified to pass the IP traffic over the ATM network. a Select [4] Specify Virtual Circuit to display the Specify Virtual Circuit menu, shown in Figure 128.
  • Page 178 5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS 4 Specify a new virtual circuit to pass the IP traffic over the ATM network (if desired). a From the Specify Virtual Circuit menu, shown earlier in Figure 128, press [s] to display a screen similar to the one shown in Figure 129.
  • Page 179 Configuring Ethernet Modules b Set the following parameters: IP Address—The IP address of the LAN router that will pass the IP traffic across the ATM network. Subnet Mask—The subnet mask of the LAN router that will pass the IP traffic across the ATM network.

  • Page 180: Configuring Dsx-1 Cbr Or E1 Cbr Modules

    5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS Configuring DSX-1 The PathBuilder S700 supports both a DSX-1 CBR module and a E1 CBR module. CBR or E1 CBR The configuration procedure is the same for both modules, but different Modules parameters are available on the port configuration menu.
  • Page 181 Configuring DSX-1 CBR or E1 CBR Modules To configure a DSX-1 CBR or E1 CBR module, follow these steps: 1 From the List Card menu, select the number corresponding to the slot in which the CBR module is installed. The CBR Configuration Port/Card Selection menu appears, as shown in Figure 132.
  • Page 182 5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS a From the CBR Configuration menu, select the number corresponding to the CBR port you want to configure to display the CBR DSX or CBR E1 Port Configuration menu for that port. The options available on this menu vary, depending whether the Port Mode is set to Unstructured, Structured Voice, or Structured Data.
  • Page 183 Configuring DSX-1 CBR or E1 CBR Modules Figure 136 CBR DSX Port Configuration Menu (Structured Data Port) b Set the following port configuration parameters, as desired. DSO Channels are not configurable from the CBR Port Configuration menu. You can assign DSO channels in structured voice or structured data mode only when you add a CBR virtual circuit.
  • Page 184 5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS Bandwidth usage will be more efficient if traffic from T1 with ISDN PRI and E1 with common channel signaling (CCS) is carried on ports configured as Structured Data. This is because when a CBR port is configured as Structured Data, only DS0 payload bytes are carried in AAL1 cells.
  • Page 185 Configuring DSX-1 CBR or E1 CBR Modules Adaptive (Unstructured ports only)—A non-required network-wide synchronization technique used to regenerate the input service clock. Adaptive timing uses a buffer depth indicator at the receiver to adjust the line rate: the fuller the buffer, the faster the line rate; the emptier the buffer, the slower the line rate.

  • Page 186: Configuring Qsim/Hsim/Fam Modules

    5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS c Return to the CBR Configuration menu. d Repeat steps a and b for the other DSX-1 CBR or E1 CBR ports you want to configure. e Return to the CBR Configuration menu. 4 Configure virtual interfaces for the CBR card.
  • Page 187 Configuring QSIM/HSIM/FAM Modules Figure 138 QSIM Configuration Menu 2 Enter the number corresponding to the port you want to configure: 1-8 for the QSIM; 1 for the HSIM; and 1-8 for the FAM. The QSIM, HSIM, or FAM Port Configuration Selection menu appears. This menu provides options that allow you to access menus for configuring port and (for Frame Relay ports) LMI (Local Management Interface) parameters.
  • Page 188 5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS Figure 140 QSIM Port Configuration Menu (DXI Port) 4 Change the following parameters, as desired: Link Type—The input/output protocol for encapsulation and SAR to AALS conversion. DXI—ATM DXI Mode 1A HDLC/SDLC—HDLC/SDLC frame pass-through Frame Relay—Frame Relay Interworking (Frame Relay Forum Specification 5 and 8;...
  • Page 189 Configuring QSIM/HSIM/FAM Modules System—Configures the DS1 FAM module to use the internal clock as the timing source. Loop—Configures the DS1 FAM module to use the input port Rx clock as the timing source; timing is received from the service “loop.” Select Loop if the DS1 UNI module is used for the network/carrier service termination, in which case the carrier (the service “loop”) typically provides the timing source.

  • Page 190: Qsim/Hsim/Fam Performance At Small Frame Sizes

    5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS QSIM/HSIM/FAM Performance at Small Frame Sizes Note that this section pertains to QSIM, HSIM, and FAM performance with traffic running at small frame sizes. Table 37, Table 38, and Table 39 describe the configurations supported when the QSIM, HSIM, and FAM, respectively, are running at small frame sizes.
  • Page 191 Configuring QSIM/HSIM/FAM Modules Table 38 HSIM Performance at Small Frame Sizes max.packet packet rate Frame Data Rate rate for for card CLK rate Size for port port number of (duplex) (MHz) (Byte) (Mbps) (pps) loops (pps) 1938 3876 1938 7752 1938 11628 1938...

  • Page 192: Configuring The Qsim/Hsim/Fam Local Management Interface

    5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS Table 39 FAM Performance at Small Frame Sizes Max. Frames Total Packets Number of per second on on card Frame Size each port Active Ports (duplex) 2908 23264 2908 23264 2695 32340 1796...
  • Page 193 Configuring QSIM/HSIM/FAM Modules Figure 141 QSIM LMI Configuration Menu 4 Change the following parameters, as desired: Protocol—The protocol specified for the Status Enquiry procedure: none, q.933a, or t1.617d. Procedure—Specifies whether the PathBuilder S700 will be designated as the user-side, the network-side, or bidirectional in the period polling performed between frame relay devices.

  • Page 194: Configuring Qsim/Hsim/Fam Cards

    5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS User Error Threshold (N392) / User ME Count (N393)—These parameters are related. The User ME (Monitored Event) Count is the threshold period that you set to determine a service-affecting condition. The unit monitors events—receipt STATUS ENQUIRY messages or expiration of polling timers—for the number of seconds (3..10) that you specify.

  • Page 195: Configuring Virtual Circuits

    Configuring Virtual Circuits c If the Admin Status of the card is In Service, select [1] Set Admin. Status and enter [1] to take the serial card out of service. You must take the card out of service before you can change any configuration settings.

  • Page 196: Summary Of Supported Vpi/Vci Ranges And Number Of Connections

    5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS You define a VPC at the connecting units by assigning it a Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) for each direction of transmission. You define a VCC at the connecting units by assigning it a Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and a Virtual Channel Identifier (VCI) for each direction of transmission.

  • Page 197: Adding Virtual Circuits

    Configuring Virtual Circuits Table 40 Summary of VPI/VCI Ranges and Supported Number of Connections Supported VPI/VCI Range for VPI/VCI Range for Number of VPC only Connections Card Type (Rx = Tx) (Rx = Tx) per Module DS3/E3/OC3/STM-1UNI VPI = 0... 255 VPI = 0...
  • Page 198 5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS Figure 145 Initial Add Virtual Circuit Screen 3 Enter a description for the virtual circuit you are defining. After you enter a description, you are prompted to specify the circuit type, as shown in Figure 146. Figure 146 Add Virtual Circuit Screen—Selecting the Circuit Type 4 Configure a Unicast, MC Source, or MC Leaf circuit, as described in the following subsections.

  • Page 199: Configuring Unicast Virtual Circuits

    Configuring Virtual Circuits Configuring Unicast Virtual Circuits To configure a unicast circuit, enter a circuit description, as described under “Adding Virtual Circuits” earlier in this section, then follow these steps from the Add Virtual Circuit screen shown in Figure 146: 1 Enter 1 to specify the circuit type as Unicast.
  • Page 200 5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS Figure 148 Add Virtual Circuit Screen—Specifying the Slot # for Side A 3 Enter the slot number for the card that you want to define as side A of the virtual circuit.
  • Page 201 Configuring Virtual Circuits Figure 149 Add Virtual Circuit Screen—Entering the First VC Parameter for Side A 4 Follow the prompts that appear at the bottom of the screen, pressing [Enter] after each entry. Default values are listed in square brackets ([ ]) at the end of each prompt.
  • Page 202 5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS Figure 150 Add Virtual Circuit Screen—Selecting the Card for Side B of the Circuit 5 For side B of the circuit, select the slot number corresponding to the module through which you are connected to the network. After you enter the last parameter for side B, the following prompt appears at the bottom of the screen: Enter Admin Status (1 = Out of Service, 2 = In Service)

  • Page 203: Configuring Multicast Source Virtual Circuits

    Configuring Virtual Circuits Configuring Multicast Source Virtual Circuits To configure a multicast source circuit, enter a circuit description, as described under “Adding Virtual Circuits” earlier in this section, then follow these steps from the Add Virtual Circuit screen shown in Figure 146: 1 Enter 2 to specify the circuit type as MC Source.

  • Page 204: Configuring Multicast Leaf Virtual Circuits

    5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS Figure 152 Completed Multicast Source Virtual Circuit Configuring Multicast Leaf Virtual Circuits To configure a multicast source circuit, enter a circuit description, as described under “Adding Virtual Circuits” earlier in this section, then follow these steps from the Add Virtual Circuit screen shown in Figure 146: 1 Enter 3 to specify the circuit type as MC Leaf.

  • Page 205: Virtual Circuit Parameters

    Configuring Virtual Circuits 4 Follow the prompts that appear at the bottom of the screen, pressing [Enter] after each entry. Default values are listed in square brackets ([ ]) at the end of each prompt. Your settings are added to the list of parameters at the top of the screen as you enter them.

  • Page 206: Common Virtual Circuit Parameters

    5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS Common Virtual Circuit Parameters The following virtual circuit parameters are available for most PathBuilder S700 cards: For descriptions of the virtual circuit parameters for the MCPU card, see “Configuring In-band Management” in Chapter 3. Virtual Interface—Side A (or B) Virtual Interface number.

  • Page 207: Atm Module Virtual Circuit Parameters

    Configuring Virtual Circuits ATM Module Virtual Circuit Parameters The following virtual circuit parameters are specific to E3 UNI, DS3 UNI, OC3/STM-1 UNI, DS1 UNI with IMA, and E1 UNI with IMA cards. Group—The IMA group number (if applicable). Receive VPI—The VPI of cells received. Receive VCI—The VCI of cells received.
  • Page 208 5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS Onhook Detection—Enables or disables on-hook detection. When you enable on-hook detection, bandwidth is automatically reallocated based on detection of an on-hook condition, as specified by the signaling type. Signaling Type—The signaling application type: No Signaling, E&M/PLAR, FXO-LoopStart, FXS-LoopStart, or FXO-GroundStart for DSX-1 CBR;...

  • Page 209: Qsim/Hsim/Fam Virtual Circuit Parameters

    Configuring Virtual Circuits Setting up a PRI PBX Tie Line PRI signaling is a type of CCS (common channel signaling) in which one channel (24) is used to signal for the other channels (1-23). This is in contrast to CAS (channel associated signaling) in which signaling is done on all channels.
  • Page 210 5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS Figure 154 FRF.8 Transparent Encapsulation Mode DLCI DLCI RFC 1490 Encapsulated Translation—Used in cases when you have ATM devices that do not support 1490 as a protocol across their ATM trunks; for example, when you have an PathBuilder S700 terminating the ATM network at one end and an ATM-ready device, such as a router with an OC-3 UNI, at the other end.
  • Page 211 Configuring Virtual Circuits The following settings are available for Service interworking mode: Direct—Mode 1 mapping; matches DE value to CLP value. When the serial port is in this mode, it does not translate Frame Relay (NLPID) encapsulation, rather it sends it straight through the ATM network, possibly to a Frame Relay network or device.
  • Page 212 5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS Always-1—Mode 2 mapping, with the DE field mapped to a constant value of 1. Mode 2 is an operational method for indicating data congestion to either the ATM or Frame Relay network. Mode 2 allows for translation between NLPID and LLC-SNAP encapsulation.

  • Page 213: Viewing Existing Virtual Circuits

    Configuring Virtual Circuits (DFA) VCI—The virtual channel indicator (VCI) number corresponding to the DFA field: 0...63. This parameter defines the selected VPI for Mapping to/from the Port card (Router) to the trunk. (DFA) VCI Range—The DXI virtual channel indicator range: 1...64. If you set this parameter to a value other than 1, the system adds the specified number of VCs and increments the DFA VCI and the other side’s DFA or ATM VCIs in parallel.
  • Page 214 5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS Figure 156 List Virtual Circuit Summary Screen The List Virtual Circuit Summary Screen shows a summary of all virtual circuits, with a virtual circuit number (VC#) assigned to each. It displays the following information: card—Card type.

  • Page 215: Viewing Virtual Circuits By Port Or Group

    Configuring Virtual Circuits Figure 157 List Virtual Circuit Detail Screen - E1 UNI Figure 158 List Virtual Circuit Detail Screen - CBR Viewing Virtual Circuits by Port or Group To view a summary of existing virtual circuits for a selected port or group, follow these steps: 1 From the Configuration Management menu, select [2] Manage Circuit to open the Virtual Circuit menu, shown earlier in Figure 144...
  • Page 216 5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS Figure 159 Access VCs by Port/Group Selection Menu 3 Enter the number corresponding to the port or group for which you want to view virtual circuits to open the Access Virtual Circuits by Port/Group screen, shown in Figure 160.

  • Page 217: Modifying Virtual Circuits

    Configuring Virtual Circuits Modifying Virtual To modify an existing virtual circuit, follow these steps: Circuits 1 From the Virtual Circuit menu, select [3] Modify Virtual Circuit to open the Modify Virtual Circuit menu, shown in Figure 161. This menu displays a list of existing virtual circuits.

  • Page 218: Deleting Virtual Circuits

    5: C S700 M HAPTER ONFIGURING UILDER ODULES ORTS PPLICATIONS Deleting Virtual Circuits To delete an existing virtual circuit, follow these steps: 1 From the Virtual Circuit menu, select [4] Delete Virtual Circuit. The Delete Virtual Circuit screen appears. This screen displays a list of existing virtual circuits. 2 Enter the VC# of the circuit you want to delete.

  • Page 219: Path

    S700 D UILDER IAGNOSTICS ERFORMANCE ONITORING This chapter tells you how to access and manage the alarms supported by the PathBuilder S700 WAN access switch (PathBuilder S700), how to set loopbacks, and how to view performance statistics. The chapter also lists the supported alarms, loopbacks, and statistics that are available for specific modules.
  • Page 220 6: P S700 D HAPTER UILDER IAGNOSTICS AND ERFORMANCE ONITORING Figure 163 Fault Management Menu 2 Select [1] Display Current Alarms to view the Display Current Alarm screen, shown in Figure 164. Figure 164 Display Current Alarm Screen To clear the current alarms, follow these steps: 1 From the Display Current Alarm screen, press [Esc] to return to the Fault Management menu.

  • Page 221: Pathbuilder S700 Alarm Messages

    Managing System Alarms PathBuilder S700 Alarm This section lists the alarm messages, meanings of the alarm messages, and Messages troubleshooting tips for the major errors reported from each of the PathBuilder S700 interfaces. It contains the following subsections: MCPU and STX Module (System) Alarms Alarms Common to Several Modules DS1/E1 UNI Module Alarms DSX-1/E1 CBR Module Alarms...
  • Page 222 6: P S700 D HAPTER UILDER IAGNOSTICS AND ERFORMANCE ONITORING Table 41 MCPU and STX Module (System) Alarms (continued) Alarm Meaning Troubleshooting Steps Card Config Failed Cannot upload configuration Information only. Could indicate a data to a card. potential problem. You may need to reset the card.
  • Page 223 Managing System Alarms Table 41 MCPU and STX Module (System) Alarms (continued) Alarm Meaning Troubleshooting Steps New Card Configuration data for a new Information only. The card was not Configured card is uploaded. stored in the database. No Upload Image Cannot find card image to Download a new code image.
  • Page 224 6: P S700 D HAPTER UILDER IAGNOSTICS AND ERFORMANCE ONITORING Table 41 MCPU and STX Module (System) Alarms (continued) Alarm Meaning Troubleshooting Steps Relay Power Fuse Fuse for external alarm relay is Replace the module, or operate with no Failed blown, preventing external external alarm capability.

  • Page 225: Alarms Common To Several Modules

    Managing System Alarms Alarms Common to Several Modules Table 42 describes major alarms common to several PathBuilder S700 modules. Table 42 Alarms Common to Several Modules Alarm Meaning Troubleshooting Steps Alarm Indication An incoming alarm indication Check your locally connected Signal(AIS) signal (AIS) indicates a LOS DS3/E3/OC3 equipment, or ask your...
  • Page 226 6: P S700 D HAPTER UILDER IAGNOSTICS AND ERFORMANCE ONITORING Table 42 Alarms Common to Several Modules (continued) Alarm Meaning Troubleshooting Steps Loss of Signal(LOS) Cannot detect a signal at a Check the cable between the interface configured port. This alarm is port and the service provider’s applicable to DS3 UNI, E3 UNI, equipment/terminal equipment.

  • Page 227: Ds1/E1 Uni Module Alarms

    Managing System Alarms DS1/E1 UNI Module Alarms Table 43 describes the alarms specific to the DS1 UNI and E1 UNI modules. ATM Forum required alarms are indicated by the notation ATM Forum (R-xxx), where xxx is the required alarm number. Table 43 DS1/E1 UNI Module Alarms Alarm Meaning...
  • Page 228 Meaning Troubleshooting Steps BAD SCCI Status and Change Control Check the links for proper connection. (3Com Patent Indication – the content of the Reconnect if necessary. Pending) ICP cells has changed. The far end ICP cell SCCI in this link does not agree with the SCCI of the other links in the group.
  • Page 229 Managing System Alarms Table 43 DS1/E1 UNI Module Alarms (continued) Alarm Meaning Troubleshooting Steps Group [n] Dup. IMA The same group IMA ID has Correct link or group configuration. been received on links belonging to different IMA groups in the same card. Group [n] FE Abort The far end rejects the Check and correct near end symmetry.
  • Page 230 IMA group. Group [n] Multiple Different group symmetry Configure the group to be symmetric. Symmetry received on different links in an 3Com PathBuilder products do not IMA group (symmetrical versus support asymmetric bandwidth for asymmetrical operation). IMA. Group [n] Time The far end transmit clocking Check configuration.
  • Page 231 Managing System Alarms Table 43 DS1/E1 UNI Module Alarms (continued) Alarm Meaning Troubleshooting Steps Port Missing ICP Two consecutive ICP cells See also Loss of IMA Frame (LIF). This is Cells missing from the IMA frame. a specific cause of that alarm and will also be reported.

  • Page 232: Dsx-1/E1 Cbr Module Alarms

    6: P S700 D HAPTER UILDER IAGNOSTICS AND ERFORMANCE ONITORING DSX-1/E1 CBR Module Alarms Table 44 describes the alarms specific to DSX-1 and E1 CBR modules. Table 44 DSX-1/E1 CBR Module Alarms Alarm Meaning Troubleshooting Steps Cellbus parity Parity error on cells received Check VC and port configuration.

  • Page 233: Qsim/Fam Alarms

    Managing System Alarms Table 44 DSX-1/E1 CBR Module Alarms (continued) Transmit FIFO The cell bus is congested, and The entire CBR connection must be Overflow cells are backed up on the CBR. synchronous end-to-end. Make sure the clock rates of the devices at either Traffic at the output side of the end of the connection match each CBR port is being transmitted...

  • Page 234: Clearing History Alarms

    6: P S700 D HAPTER UILDER IAGNOSTICS AND ERFORMANCE ONITORING Figure 165 Display History Alarm Screen If the history file cannot be displayed on one page, the Display History Alarm screen will include a prompt to press [N] for the next page and press [P] for the previous page.
  • Page 235 Using Loopbacks Figure 166 Loopback Menu 3 Select the card type for which you want to conduct the loopback. If you select a DS1/E1 UNI or a DSX-1/E1 CBR card, you must configure the loopback on a per-port basis. After you select the card type, a port selection menu appears.

  • Page 236: Ds3 Uni Module Loopbacks

    6: P S700 D HAPTER UILDER IAGNOSTICS AND ERFORMANCE ONITORING 5 Enter the number corresponding to the type of loopback you want to configure. The Loopback menu for the selected card type now lists the type of loopback you have selected. The following subsections describe the available loopbacks for each of the PathBuilder S70000 interfaces.

  • Page 237: Oc3/Stm-1 Uni Module Loopbacks

    Using Loopbacks Figure 169 illustrates the loopbacks for the E3 module. Figure 169 E3 Loopback Options E3 Interface Network Side Network Card Local Line Payload OC3/STM-1 UNI Module The OC3/STM-1 UNI module supports the following loopbacks: Loopbacks Local Card—Loops the transmit OC3/STM-1 output on the receive side. All cells coming from the OC3/STM-1 port card are looped through the backplane and back to the OC3/STM-1 port card.

  • Page 238: Cbr Module Loopbacks

    6: P S700 D HAPTER UILDER IAGNOSTICS AND ERFORMANCE ONITORING DSX-1 CBR Module The DSX-1 CBR module supports the following loopbacks: Loopbacks Local Card—Loops the transmit DSX-1 output on the receive side. All cells coming from the DSX-1 CBR port card are looped through the backplane and back to the DSX-1 CBR port card.

  • Page 239: Ds1/E1 Uni With Ima Module Loopbacks

    Viewing Statistics Figure 172 illustrates the FAM loopback options. Figure 172 FAM Loopback Options FAM Interface Line Side ATM Side (Trunk) Network Line Network Card Local Card DS1/E1 UNI with IMA The DS1 UNI and E1 UNI with IMA modules supports the following loopbacks: Module Loopbacks Network Line—The DS1 framer loops back all the bits received from the network.

  • Page 240: Atm Statistics Overview

    6: P S700 D HAPTER UILDER IAGNOSTICS AND ERFORMANCE ONITORING Interval—The statistics collected over the previous 24 hours of operation, broken into 96 completed 15-minute intervals. The intervals are numbered, and, if available, statistics are listed for each of the 96 intervals. Total—The cumulative sum of the various statistics for the 24-hour period preceding the current 15-minute interval.

  • Page 241: Virtual Circuit Statistics Overview

    Viewing Statistics Virtual Circuit Statistics You can view the following types of virtual circuit statistics—either by circuit or by Overview port/group: A summary of statistics for all virtual circuits A detailed list of statistics for a specific circuit Viewing Card Statistics To view card statistics, follow these steps: 1 From the Main menu, select [4] Performance Management to open the Performance Management menu, shown in Figure 175.

  • Page 242: Viewing Ds3 Uni Module Statistics

    6: P S700 D HAPTER UILDER IAGNOSTICS AND ERFORMANCE ONITORING 3 Enter the number corresponding to the card for which you want to view statistics to open the Performance Management menu for that card. Figure 177 shows the OS3/STM-1 UNI Performance Management menu. If you select a card with multiple ports, you must also select the port for which you want to view statistics.

  • Page 243: Viewing E3 Uni Module Statistics

    Viewing Statistics DS3 UNI Performance Monitoring The DS3 Performance Monitoring screen displays the following statistics: PES—The number of P-bit errored seconds (PESs) encountered by the DS3 interface. PSES—The number of P-bit severely errored seconds (PSESs) encountered by the DS3 interface. SEFS—The number of severely errored framing seconds (SEFSs) encountered by the DS3 interface.

  • Page 244: Viewing Oc3/Stm-1 Uni Module Statistics

    6: P S700 D HAPTER UILDER IAGNOSTICS AND ERFORMANCE ONITORING E3 ATM Statistics ATM cell statistics are cell counts since the last counter reset. On the ATM Statistics screen, you can reset the counter by entering [c]. ATM statistics are displayed as a list rather than a table, as shown earlier in Figure 174. The E3 UNI ATM Statistics screen displays the following statistics: Cells Received—The number of ATM cells received on the E3 since the last user reset of this counter.
  • Page 245 Viewing Statistics UAS—The number of unavailable seconds (UASs) encountered by the OC3/STM-1 line. CVS—The number of coding violations (CVs) encountered by the OC3/STM-1 line. AIS—The number of Alarm Indicator Signal (AIS) conditions encountered by the OC3/STM-1 line. RDI—The number of Remote Defect Indication (RDI) conditions encountered by the OC3/STM-1 interface.

  • Page 246: Viewing Ds1 Uni And E1 Uni With Ima Module Statistics

    6: P S700 D HAPTER UILDER IAGNOSTICS AND ERFORMANCE ONITORING UAS—The number of far end unavailable seconds (UASs) encountered by the OC3/STM-1 path interface. CVS—The number of far end coding violations (CVs) encountered by the OC3/STM-1 path interface. OC3/STM-1 UNI ATM Statistics The OC3/STM-1 UNI ATM Statistics screen displays the following statistics: Cells Received—The number of ATM cells received on the OC3/STM-1 since the last user reset of this counter.
  • Page 247 Viewing Statistics DS1 UNI and E1 UNI Port/Link Physical Performance Statistics The DS1/E1 UNI Performance Monitoring screens display the following current, interval, or total statistics: ES—The number of errored seconds (ESs) encountered by the T1/E1 interface. SES—The number of severely-errored seconds (SESs) encountered by the T1/E1 interface.
  • Page 248 6: P S700 D HAPTER UILDER IAGNOSTICS AND ERFORMANCE ONITORING NE Tx Number of Failures (Tx-FC)—Number of Tx failure alarms at the near end. NE Rx Number of Failures (Rx-FC)—Number of Rx failure alarms at the near end. FE Tx Number of Failures (Tx-FC-FE)—Number of Tx failure alarms at the far end.

  • Page 249: Viewing Ethernet Module Statistics

    Viewing Statistics Viewing Ethernet Module Statistics You can view the following types of statistics for the Ethernet Modules: Bridging and Ethernet Statistics (per port) Spanning Tree Statistics ATM VC Statistics Bridging and Ethernet Statistics The Bridging and Ethernet Statistics screen displays the following statistics: Bridge statistics Filtering statistics...
  • Page 250 6: P S700 D HAPTER UILDER IAGNOSTICS AND ERFORMANCE ONITORING Ethernet Statistics Transmitted frames—The total number of frames transmitted at this port. Transmitted bytes—The total number of bytes transmitted at this port. Received frames—The total number of frames received at this port. Received bytes—The total number of bytes received at this port.

  • Page 251: Viewing Dsx-1 And E1 Cbr Module Statistics

    Viewing Statistics Topology Changed Count—The number of topology changes of Spanning Tree for this port. Total Forward Transitions—The total number of state transitions to a forwarding state since the statistics were last cleared. Total BridgeUp Time—The total amount of time, in seconds, that the bridge has been active with Spanning Tree enabled.

  • Page 252: Viewing Qsim/Hsim/Fam Statistics

    6: P S700 D HAPTER UILDER IAGNOSTICS AND ERFORMANCE ONITORING DSX-1/E1 CBR ATM Statistics ATM cell statistics are cell counts since the last counter reset. On the ATM Statistics window, you can reset the counter by entering [c]. ATM statistics are displayed as a list rather than a table, as shown earlier in Figure 174.
  • Page 253 Viewing Statistics Received bytes—The total number of bytes received at this port. Transmitted bytes—The total number of bytes transmitted at this port. FCS Errors—The total number of received frames with bad FCS at this port. Frame Relay Statistics (per DLCI) When you select Frame Relay Statistics from the QSIM, HSIM, or FAM Performance Management menu, a Frame Relay Statistics table appears, listing configured virtual circuits.
  • Page 254 6: P S700 D HAPTER UILDER IAGNOSTICS AND ERFORMANCE ONITORING LMI Statistics The LMI Statistics screen lists the following statistics: Received LMI Frames—Total number of frames received at this port. Discarded LMI Frames—Total number of frames discarded at this port. LIV/Full Status Timeouts—Number of Link Integrity Verification (LIV) timeouts for the User Side.

  • Page 255: Viewing Virtual Circuit Statistics

    Viewing Statistics Viewing Virtual Circuit The virtual circuit statistics available for the PathBuilder S700 provide you with Statistics circuit parameters and cell counts broken down in two ways: by circuit by port/group These statistics enable you to look at cell loss at various points in the data flow and adjust parameters—such as shaper values—accordingly.
  • Page 256 6: P S700 D HAPTER UILDER IAGNOSTICS AND ERFORMANCE ONITORING Row 2 (left to right) rcvd from—number of cells received on side A per port or group dropped—number of cells dropped on side A due to queue congestion or early packet discard (EPD).

  • Page 257: Conforming/Non-Conforming Cell Counters

    Viewing Statistics Conforming/Non-Conforming Cell Counters The conforming and non-conforming cells reflect a cell’s ingress types (CLP0 or CLP1) prior to any policing actions. These counters do not count a cell more than once. If a cell is received as a CLP0 type and is then tagged due to policing, the cell will still be counted as a CLP0 cell.

  • Page 258: Viewing Virtual Circuit Statistics By Port/Group

    6: P S700 D HAPTER UILDER IAGNOSTICS AND ERFORMANCE ONITORING Viewing Virtual Circuit Statistics by Port/Group To display statistics for all virtual circuits by port/group, follow these steps: 1 From the Configuration Management menu, select [2] Manage Circuits to display the Virtual Circuit menu.
  • Page 259 Viewing Statistics Figure 181 Virtual Circuit Statistics By Port/Group Detail Window From the Virtual Circuits by Port/Group detail screen, you can: Press [c] to clear all statistics. Press [v] to show VCs. Press [q] to view summary statistics by queue. Press [i] to view summary statistics by virtual interface.
  • Page 260 6: P S700 D HAPTER UILDER IAGNOSTICS AND ERFORMANCE ONITORING...

  • Page 261: Technical Support

    Information contained in this appendix is correct at time of publication. For the very latest, 3Com recommends that you access the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site. Online Technical 3Com offers worldwide product support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, through Services the following online systems: World Wide Web site...

  • Page 262: 3Com Bulletin Board Service

    1 408 980 8204 Access by Digital Modem ISDN users can dial in to the 3Com BBS using a digital modem for fast access up to 56 Kbps. To access the 3Com BBS using ISDN, use the following number: 1 408 654 2703...

  • Page 263: Support From 3Com

    Support from 3Com Support from 3Com If you are unable to obtain assistance from the 3Com online technical resources or from your network supplier, 3Com offers technical telephone support services. To find out more about your support options, please call the 3Com technical telephone support phone number at the location nearest you.

  • Page 264: Returning Products For Repair

    ECHNICAL UPPORT Returning Products Before you send a product directly to 3Com for repair, you must first obtain a for Repair Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number. Products sent to 3Com without RMA numbers will be returned to the sender unopened, at the sender’s expense.
  • Page 265 See DS3 UNI module, E3 UNI class of service module, OC3/STM-1 UNI module, clearance Numbers DS1/E1 UNI module. minimum 3Com bulletin board service (3Com 129, 132, 133 ATM Payload Scramble clock mode, setting BBS) ATM router clock source failure, alarms that...
  • Page 266 NDEX I/O cabling and wiring DS3 timing source Ethernet management port, management terminal DS3 UNI Configuration menu configuring OC3/STM-1 UNI module DS3 UNI Interval Performance Monitoring Ethernet module office alarm 47, 48 screen configuring 28, 29 QSIM DS3 UNI Loopback menu connecting rear redundant modules DS3 UNI module...
  • Page 267 9, 136, 169, 174 Frame Relay modules Main menu overview LBO Length Manage Bridge Configuration menu 9, 137, 170, 174 Framing LED startup sequence option FRF.8 transparent encapsulation LEDs Manage Bridge menu mode ACO MCPU Manage Card Configuration menu full system configuration Active (ACTV) option ATM (GREEN) Ethernet...
  • Page 268 NDEX Onhook Detection Procedure RS-232 ports online technical services Protocol default settings operational status PVC mapping options and parts list Safety Classification of Ports QSIM 7, 195 SAP Filtered parameters, changing settings alarms serial # parity cabling options service interworking Part # connecting Servicing...
  • Page 269 3Com URL deleting bulletin board service viewing and modifying fax service Virtual Interfaces Configuration network suppliers menu product repair Virtual Path Identifier (VPI)
  • Page 270 NDEX...
  • Page 271 January 1, 2000, and Customer notifies 3Com before the later of April 1, 2000, or ninety (90) days after purchase of the product from 3Com or its authorized reseller, 3Com shall, at its...
  • Page 272 IMITATION OF IABILITY TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, 3COM ALSO EXCLUDES FOR ITSELF AND ITS SUPPLIERS ANY LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR...

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