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Page 1 Order toll-free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M. Monday to midnight Friday: 877-877-BBOX FREE technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 SUPPORT Mail order: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 INFORMATION Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
Page 2 Multiserver 5000 Multiserver 5000 Multiserver 5000 CommPak MS5 Expansion Module Sync/Async MS1 Expansion Module—Async only MS1 Expansion Module—12 Async—RJ-45 MS1 Expansion Module—12 Async—RJ-45 w/Line Drivers MS1 V.35 Converter/DCE MS1 X.21 (V.11) Converter MS1 Rackmount Kit Installation and Operation Manual Warning Access to the interior of the unit for such purposes as replacing fuses, or any other maintenance-type of procedure, must be performed only by a qualified technician.
Page 3 Multiserver 5000 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed an used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio communication.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Specifications Multiserver 5000 (Base Unit) ....................13 Expansion Modules........................15 MS1 Voice/Fax Cards ......................16 MS1 56K CSU/DSU Module ....................18 MS RLB Module ........................18 MS1 NMS Module ........................19 MS1 V.35 Converter/DCE .......................19 X.21 Converter/DCE .......................19 2. Introduction 2.1 The Multiserver 5000 (Base Unit) ...................20 2.2 Feeder Muxes ........................21 2.3 The Commpak ........................23...
Page 5 Multiserver 5000 Table of Contents (continued) 3.5 Default Node Numbers and Node IDs ................27 3.6 Examples of Network Designs ..................29 Single Link Point-to-Point......................29 Dual Link Point-to-Point ......................30 String............................31 Star .............................32 Distributed Star .........................33 4.0 Base-Unit Installation 4.1 Check Contents .........................34 4.2 Plan the Location Based on the Physical Description and Requirements ....34 4.2 CommPak Cartridge Installation and Removal ..............35 Installing the CommPak Cartridge ..................35...
Page 6 Table of Contents Table of Contents (continued) 5.5.7 Removing the CCM ......................46 5.6 Installation Procedures.....................47 5.6.1 Install the Spacers ......................47 5.6.2 Install the CCM........................47 5.6.3 Install Channel Expansion Modules ................48 5.6.4 Remaining Spacers......................49 5.6.5 Installing Blank Back Panels...................49 5.6.6 Put the Cover Back On ....................50 5.8 Converters (Optional Equipment) ..................51 Installing Converters .........................51 Removing Converters........................51...
Page 7 Multiserver 5000 Table of Contents (continued) External CSU/DSU to Internal CSU/DSU ................62 External CSU/DSU to External CSU/DSU................62 CCM Indicators .........................62 Final Installation........................62 7.3 Using Modems with the Interconnect Link ..............63 7.4 The Sync Data Channel ....................64 7.5 Testing Asynchronous Data Channels ................66 Async Channels on the Local Node ..................66 Async Channels Across the Link....................66 Configuration ..........................66...
Page 8 Table of Contents Table of Contents (continued) Introduction to X.21 .........................77 Port Configuration for the X.21 Link ..................77 Configuration of X.21 Link Parameters ..................77 Install the X.21 Link........................80 X.21 Feeder Mux Node IDs ......................80 X.21 Channels ...........................80 X.21 Calls ...........................80 8.8 Review Link Configuration....................81 9.
Page 9 Multiserver 5000 Table of Contents (continued) Fixed Destination Connection ....................112 Class Connections ........................112 Node/Class Connection ......................113 Matrix Connection ........................113 10.6 Matching Capability for Asynchronous Channels............114 10.7 Asynchronous-Channel Switching Parameters............115 10.8 Classes ..........................118 What is a Switching Class?.......................118 Example of a Switching Class ....................120 Planning a Class........................120 Configuring a Class .........................120 Review Class Configuration ....................123...
Page 10 Table of Contents Table of Contents (continued) Dialog Messages........................141 11.5 Network Security ......................144 Passwords ..........................141 Lock-Out Configuration ......................147 11.6 Status/Statistics ......................148 11.7 Link Administration......................154 Reset ............................154 Status/Statistics........................154 Channel Priority Over the Link....................154 11.8 Channel Administration ....................154 11.9 Switching Administration .....................155 12.
Page 11 Multiserver 5000 Table of Contents (continued) 13. LCD/Keypad 13.1 General LCD/Keypad Information ................165 LCD Blinking Backlight ......................166 Keypad Reset..........................166 LCD/Keypad Password Protection..................166 Timeouts ..........................166 Channel Numbers ........................166 13.2 Banner Message Display ....................168 Configuring the Banner Message...................168 The Banner Message Menu ....................169 13.3 Review System Message Log ..................169 13.4 Menu Functions ......................169 13.5 Administration ......................169...
Page 12 Table of Contents Table of Contents (continued) Display Messages Worksheet....................188 Voice/Fax Parameters Worksheet..................189 Record of Passwords ......................190 Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams Cabling for the CCM and 6-Channel CEMs .................192 Cabling for the 12-Channel CEM ..................198 Cabling for the 12-Channel CEM with Line Drivers............202 Cabling for the MS1 56K CSU/DSU Module...............204 Cabling for the NMS Module ....................205 Cabling for Converters ......................206...
Page 13 Multiserver 5000 Table of Contents (continued) Fast Packet ..........................217 Voice/Fax Module .........................218 KTS Interface...........................218 E&M Interface .........................218 OPX Interface..........................218 Voice/Fax Node Parameters ....................219 Voice/Fax Switching Parameters ...................219 NMS Module ..........................220 Command Port ........................220 Log (Printer) Port ........................220 Appendix D: Messages Screen Display Messages ......................221 LCD Messages.........................234 Appendix E: Indicators...
Page 14: Specifications
CHAPTER 1: Specifications 1. Specifications Multiserver 5000 (Base Unit) Physical Specifications MX219A Expansion — up to 4 modules (in locations B, C, D, and E) and the NMS module (underneath the Performance Specifications CCM). Multiplexor Technique — Fast Packet Multiplexing Keypad —...
Page 15: Multiserver 5000 (Base Unit)
Multiserver 5000 Multiserver 5000 (continued) Async Channel Characteristics Sync Channel Characteristics Capacity — up to 41 Capacity — up to 10 Speed — 50 to 38,400 bps Speed — External clocking: 1.2 to 38.4 Kbps Configuration — DCE Internal clocking: DLC: 1.2 to 38.4 Kbps;...
Page 16: Expansion Modules
CHAPTER 1: Specifications Expansion Modules MS1 Expansion Module—12 Async—RJ-45 MX223C Connectors — (12) RJ-45 (female) MS5 Expansion Module Sync/Async Interface — RS-232, V.24/V.28 MX215C Transmission Mode — Serial async; full-duplex Connectors — (6) DB25 (female) Configuration — DCE Interface — RS-232, V.24/V.28 Speed —...
Page 17 Multiserver 5000 MS1 Voice/Fax Cards MX225C-1 MX225C-2 Analog Specifications General Specifications Insertion Loss — 2 dB nominal @ 1000 Hz (End-to- Channels per Voice/Fax Card — End) MX225C-1: One channel MX225C-2: Two channels Audio Levels — Input/Output Levels: 0 dBm maximum Signals Supported —...
Page 18: Ms1 Voice/Fax Cards
CHAPTER 1: Specifications MS1 Voice/Fax Cards (continued) MX225C-1 MX225C-2 Signaling Specifications Digital Specifications Formats — Channel Digitizing Rates — 4.8, 6.4, 7.2, 8, 9.6, 12, 14, and 16 Kbps Dial Pulse: ≤3% distortion @ 10 pulses per second Fascimile Rates — Group III fax at 9.6, 7.2, 4.8, and 2.4 Kbps, not to exceed channel digitizing rate Dual Tone Multifreq: ≤1% distortion Link Error Rate —...
Page 19: Ms Rlb Module
Multiserver 5000 MS1 56K CSU/DSU Module MS RLB Module MT150C MX229A Network Application — 4-wire DDS interface to Connectors — 15-pin AUI connector or BNC AT&T Digital Data Service network (or connector equivalent) Indicators — Bridge LEDs: Data Rate — 56 Kbps AT - Power On LA - LAN Activity Connectors —...
Page 20: Ms1 56K Csu/Dsu Module
CHAPTER 1: Specifications MS1 NMS Module MS1 V.35 Converter/DCE MX227C MX226 Command and Printer Ports: Converter — RS-232 to V.35 Connector — DB25 (female) Connectors — To Central Control Module: DB25 (male) Interface — RS-232/V.24/V.28 To V.35 Connector: DB25 (female) Transmission Mode —...
Page 21: Introduction
Multiserver 5000 2. Introduction 2.1 The Multiserver 5000 (Base Unit) separate pieces of equipment to transmit these four different types of signals. The Multiserver 5000 is a communications-network The base unit (MX219A) comes with the multiplexor. It integrates data, voice, fax, and Communications Control Module (CCM), universal external LAN bridge network traffic for power supply, an AC power cord, and this manual.
Page 22: Feeder Muxes
CHAPTER 2: Introduction 2.2 Feeder Muxes three (3) high-speed interconnect links (a Multiserver-to-Multiserver connection) in ports A1 The Multiserver 5000 can support up to five (5) to A3, five (5) mux links (a Multiserver-to-feeder- feeder muxes. Each feeder mux can support both mux connection) in ports A1 to A5, or five (5) data async data channels and voice/fax channels.
Page 23 Multiserver 5000 The Multiserver line of products, including compatible and supporting products PRODUCT NAME ............ORDER CODE PRODUCT NAME ............ORDER CODE Multiserver 5000..................MX219A MS1 56K CSU/DSU Module (cabling included) ........MT150C Straight-Thru Male-to-Male Cable (for DTE) .......EZ422-0015 CSU/DSU MS ...................MT132A-R2 Straight-Thru Female-to-Female Cable (for DTE) ....EZ425-0015 (External CSU/DSU to use with a Multiserver) Straight-Thru Male-to-Female Cable (for DTE) ....EDN16C-M/F Male-to-Male Crossover Cable ..........EZ423-0015...
Page 24: The Commpak
CHAPTER 2: Introduction 2.3 The CommPak NOTE: To get eight voice/fax channels, use four dual-channel cards (MX225C-2). The cards The Multiserver 5000 Commpak plug-in software will occupy all of the rear-panel slots available for expansion modules (except for cartridge contains all of the Multiserver 5000’s the NMS module, which fits underneath the operating software.
Page 25: Ms1 Voice/Fax Card
Multiserver 5000 2.8 MS1 NMS Module (MX227C) 2.12 Documentation The MS1 NMS Module (network management There is a Menu Flow Diagram and a Multiserver 5000 system module) fits underneath the CCM on the LCD/Keyboard Menu Flow Chart inside the back cover rear panel of the Multiserver 5000.
Page 26: Manual Text Conventions
CHAPTER 2: Introduction 2.12 Manual Text Conventions This manual uses the following standard conventions: <cr> Press the RETURN key on your keyboard <break> Press the BREAK key on your Partial menus are shown, and they keyboard will be in the following format: <esc>...
Page 27 Multiserver 5000...
Page 28: Network Design And Topologies
Multiserver 5000 3. Network Design and Topologies 3.1 Initial Considerations switching hub (no local attached devices). Without local traffic (data/voice/LAN), the Multiserver’s link capacity increases. The Multiserver 5000 offers the ability to connect one of the following units and their associated links: There are three elements to be considered when •...
Page 29: Worksheets For The Network
CHAPTER 3: Network Design and Topologies 3.2 Worksheets for the Network 3.4 Syntax for Node Numbers and IDs Appendix A contains worksheets you can use to Multiserver units and compatible multiplexors plan your network. Make photocopies of the share the same syntax for the node numbers and worksheets you will need and then complete them.
Page 30 Multiserver 5000 Local Hub Group Remote Hub Group PORT CommBox II CommBox II Multiserver 5000 Multiserver 5000 CommBox II CommBox II CommBox II CommBox II Figure 3-1. In this distributed star, A1 and A2 are interconnect links. A3, A4, and A5 are mux links. Multiserver 5000 Multiserver 5000 Multiserver 5000...
Page 31: Examples Of Network Designs
CHAPTER 3: Network Design and Topologies 3.6 Examples of Network Designs INGLE OINT OINT The most basic of topologies is the point-to-point: point A to point B. A point-to-point switching topology is shown in Figure 3-4. Multiserver 5000 units can operate in a point-to-point switching topology over terrestrial, satellite, and microwave services at speeds ranging from 9.6 to 72 Kbps.
Page 32: Dual Link Point-To-Point
Multiserver 5000 OINT OINT Figure 3-5 illustrates a dual-link, point-to-point application. All traffic between Multiserver nodes is load- balanced between Link A and Link B. In the event of a single link failure, all traffic is automatically rerouted over the secondary link (link B). In a single-link, point-to-point application, the interconnect link can be configured from 9.6 to 72 Kbps.
Page 33: String
CHAPTER 3: Network Design and Topologies TRING If several Multiserver units are strung together, a string topology is created (Figure 3-6). The limitations to this application are the following: • Maximum six hops • No closed loops Any or all of these may be Multiserver 5000 units. Three Multiserver units in a string can also be considered a “V”...
Page 34: Star
Multiserver 5000 The star topology (Figure 3-9) is a network with a single major center (hub) connected to (up to) five access points. The Multiserver 5000 can have three of the links connected to other Multiserver units with two additional links connected to feeder muxes. HOST MULTISERVER 5000...
Page 35: Distributed Star
CHAPTER 3: Network Design and Topologies ISTRIBUTED If two Multiserver star networks are connected, the topology can be described as a distributed star. Figure 3-10 shows two star networks connected to form a distributed star. FEEDER MUX FEEDER MUX MULTISERVER MULTISERVER MULTISERVER 5000...
Page 36: Base-Unit Installation
Multiserver 5000 4. Base-Unit Installation This chapter explains how to install the Multiserver Distance to AC Power Socket: Should not exceed base unit. Once installation is completed, you will six feet (1.8 meters). Do not use extension cords be ready to configure. It is assumed that your that may inhibit your unplugging the system in Multiserver has all optional modules already event of an emergency.
Page 37: Commpak Cartridge Installation And Removal
CHAPTER 4: Base-Unit Installation 4.2 CommPak Cartridge Installation and EMOVING THE ARTRIDGE Removal If you ever need to remove the CommPak cartridge (such as for upgrading purposes), these are the NSTALLING THE ARTRIDGE steps you should follow: The CommPak cartridge contains the operating 1.
Page 38: Lcd Display
Multiserver 5000 On the front of the unit is a liquid-crystal display reset A1. This means that the default link (LCD). After the unit completes its internal tests, channel has been reset. The backlight will the clock will start and the LCD will display a eventually time out.
Page 39: Identify The Module Locations And Channel Numbers
CHAPTER 4: Base-Unit Installation Table 4-1. CCM Indicator LEDs INDICATOR STATUS EQUIPMENT STATUS Normal equipment status ROM Test Failure (CommPak cartridge failure) CMOS Failure Battery low RAM Failure in CommPak cartridge Parity error CommPak cartridge not installed properly or defective Multiserver unit RAM Test Failure (CCM) 0 = LED off 1 = LED on...
Page 40: Channel Location And Nomenclature
Multiserver 5000 the Multiserver 5000. • The CCM module has six connectors and is located in module location A. From left to right these connectors are numbered sequentially (1 to 6). The channel numbers correspond to the module and connector locations. The channel number for the connector on the far left side is A1.
Page 41 CHAPTER 4: Base-Unit Installation PORT 6 BATTERY PORT 5 Jumper E1 PORT 4 PORT 3 PORT 2 PORT 1 Figure 4-9. The CCM Board. The front-panel of the unit is to the left.
Page 42: Module Installation
Multiserver 5000 5. Module Installation 5.1 Module Stacking Order • 6-channel CEM • 12-channel CEM Although you are not actually installing the modules yet, it is important to become familiar with • Voice/fax module the five chassis positions available for modules in the Multiserver unit.
Page 43: Module-Location Switch Settings
CHAPTER 5: Module Installation SWITCH GROUP FOR MODULE FOR MODULE FOR MODULE FOR MODULE LOCATION B LOCATION C LOCATION D LOCATION E Figure 5-2. Switch S1 and module location settings. Up position = open = off Down position = closed = on 5.2 Module-Location Switch Settings intended module location is C, set switch 2 on, and the other three off.
Page 44: Inter-Module Stacking Connectors
Multiserver 5000 5.3 Inter-Module Stacking Connectors over the block on the module below. As you position the module, align the shroud and the The modules are powered via the stacking block. Press the two together until the connector is completely coupled. Make sure that the holes in the connector located on the front right side looking front of the module are aligned with the pins on from the front of the Multiserver unit.
Page 45: Blank Back Panel
CHAPTER 5: Module Installation BLANK PANEL Figure 5-4. The back of a multiserver unit with a blank panel. 5.4 Blank Back Panel 5.5 Disassembly Procedures The unit is delivered with blank back panels to The disassembly of your Multiserver unit will eliminate an open area in the rear of the unit where require access to the sides and top of the unit to there are no modules installed (Figure 5-4).
Page 46: Remove The Cover
Multiserver 5000 A 2 A 4 A 3 A 5 A O A 6 A T B Figure 5-6. Remove the cover after taking out four fastening screws. 5.5.1 U 5.5.2 R NPLUG THE ULTISERVER EMOVE THE OVER Remove the power cord from the wall outlet. Using a Number 1 or Number 2 Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the four screws (two on each The Multiserver unit contains electrosensitive...
Page 47: Remove Blank Back Panels
CHAPTER 5: Module Installation Figure 5-8. Remove any blank panels. cover. The delicate metallic finger stocks are located 5.5.3 R EMOVE LANK ANELS at the front and rear of the cover. They are needed Each blank back panel is supported by two retaining to make contact with the bottom enclosure and to screws.
Page 48: Remove Spacers
Multiserver 5000 5.5.4 R including the CCM. Follow the CCM Removal EMOVE PACERS instructions (Section 5.5.7). Refer to the MS1 NMS Inside the front of the Multiserver unit, there are Module User’s Manual for installation guidelines. six spacers for positioning the modules (see Figure 5-9).
Page 49: Installation Procedures
CHAPTER 5: Module Installation 5. Disconnect the fan connector from the CCM. 5.6.1 I NSTALL THE PACERS Spacers must be inserted in the unit before 6. Disconnect the 34-pin NMS module ribbon cable, replacing the cover. Install a spacer in between each if it is installed.
Page 50: Install Channel Expansion Modules
Multiserver 5000 5. Connect the 26-pin LCD ribbon cable to the 2. Set switch group S1 according to the module CCM. location switch setting (see Section 5.2, Module Location Switch Settings). 6. Connect the fan connector to the CCM. 3. If the module is a 12-Channel Line Driver 7.
Page 51: Remaining Spacers
CHAPTER 5: Module Installation • Figure 5-13. Reinstalling spacers. 5.6.4 R EMAINING PACERS To be in compliance with radiated emission When finished installing the modules, reinstall any standards such as FCC Part 15 and FTZ. remaining spacers. To install, first locate the top side of the panel. The 5.6.5 I top side is identified by the dimples on the surface NSTALLING...
Page 52: Put The Cover Back On
Multiserver 5000 5.6.6 P UT THE OVER 1. Be sure that all spacer positions have been filled before replacing the cover to ensure proper module connections. 2. Be sure blank back panels have been installed into the back of the unit to eliminate open Back spaces.
Page 53: Converters (Optional Equipment)
CHAPTER 5: Module Installation 5.7 Converters (Optional Equipment) 1. Attach the converter to the desired port by matching the DB25 connector. The converter is attached externally to the 2. Screw in the two side screws which hold the Multiserver unit. The V.35 and X.21 Converters converter in place.
Page 54: Getting Started
Multiserver 5000 6. Getting Started 6.1 Multiserver Base Unit Location connect the ASCII terminal to the unit. (Pin assignments are shown in Appendix B.) Your Multiserver should be installed at its location. The ASCII terminal you connect must initially have If you have a Rackmount Kit, install it now (see the characteristics listed in Table 6-1.
Page 55: The Command Facility
CHAPTER 6: Getting Started ^X <break> ODE BY SING 6.3 The Command Facility Press ^X, then <break>. The Command Mode The Command Facility contains menus to configure Menu is displayed. the ports, node, and data channels. You will need to Select option 3 to access the Command Facility.
Page 56: Access The Command Facility Via $Cmd
Multiserver 5000 $CMD CCESS THE OMMAND ACILITY VIA XITING THE OMMAND ACILITY Press <cr>. At the ENTER CLASS prompt, enter To Exit the Command Facility, press <break> or select option 12. EXIT COMMAND FACILITY. $CMD. $CMD ENTER CLASS: EXIT COMMAND FACILITY There is no default password.
Page 57: Reset Defaults
CHAPTER 6: Getting Started • Perform a cold start using the front-panel 6.4 Reset Defaults keypad. Refer to Figure 6-2. Use one of the following methods to ensure that the Multiserver’s configurations are set to standard default values. Banner • Enter the Command Facility Main Menu to ⇒...
Page 58: Name The Local Node
Multiserver 5000 6.5 Name the Local Node NODE ID CONFIGURATION You will need to assign the local node a number and name to differentiate it from remote nodes. Refer to the worksheets you used in connection with LOCAL NODE Chapter 3.0, Planning Your Network. Before proceeding, please review: Section 3.3 Nodes and Hubs Section 3.4 Syntax for Node Numbers and IDs...
Page 59: Lcd/Keypad Configuration
CHAPTER 6: Getting Started When you have entered a valid number and ID, the LCD/K EYPAD ONFIGURATION following message will appear: You can name the local node on the front-panel keypad. See the Local Node Number and ID discussion in Section 13.5 Administration for instructions on this procedure.
Page 60: Quick Setup
Multiserver 5000 6.6 Quick Setup RELIMINARY TEPS • All modules should be installed in the base unit UICK ETUP (see Chapter 5.0, Module Installation). A quick installation can be done to get a point-to- • Install your Multiservers at their locations (see point Multiserver network up and running in a Chapter 4.0, Base Unit Installation).
Page 61: The Force-Connection
CHAPTER 6: Getting Started ORCE ONNECTION After all channels have been force-connected, you can connect terminals to the ports and pass data The force-connection is accessed through the Command Facility. Press <cr>. between them. Individual channels can be reconfigured as the need arises.
Page 62: Bench Configuration And Testing
Multiserver 5000 7. Bench Configuration and Testing 7.1 Overview Important You should configure a node number This chapter discusses setting up your Multiserver and ID for each of your Multiservers network before it is installed in remote locations. and substitute those names in the Configuring and testing your network in one directions as appropriate.
Page 63 CHAPTER 7: Bench Configuration and Testing MS1 56K CSU/DSU Module VOICE CHANNEL 1 VOICE CHANNEL 2 SB M E SG R1 T1 R T SB M E SG R1 T1 R T Local VOICE CHANNEL 1 VOICE CHANNEL 2 SB M E SG R1 T1 R T SB M E SG R1 T1 R T Multiserver 5000 EZ423...
Page 64: Using Csu/Dsus With The Interconnect Link
Multiserver 5000 7.2 Using CSU/DSUs with the Interconnect Link Multiserver to an MS1 56K CSU/DSU module on the Remote_2 Multiserver. Figure 7-2 illustrates a Multiserver network, with a Connect the CSU/DSU MS to the Local Multiserver Multiserver 5000 as the central hub and three other with male-to-male crossover cable (EZ423).
Page 65: Using Modems With The Interconnect Link
CHAPTER 7: Bench Configuration and Testing Local Multiserver Remote Multiserver EZ423 EZ423 Crossover Cable Modem Modem Figure 7-3. Modems can be used to connect two Multiservers via an interconnect link. 7.3 Using Modems with the Interconnect Link Connect the two modems with crossover cable. The type of crossover cable that you need will depend upon the modems that you use.
Page 66: The Sync Data Channel
Multiserver 5000 In the illustration below, port A2 on each of the 7.4 The Sync Data Channel Multiservers is configured for synchronous operation. The correct protocol for each device Because of the myriad of different protocol and must be chosen and the channels must then be equipment combinations available for sync data force-connected.
Page 67 CHAPTER 7: Bench Configuration and Testing Port A4 Port A5 Local Multiserver Straight-Through Male-to-Male Cable (EZ422) Straight-Through Male-to-Female Cable (EDN16C-M/F) Interconnect link Async terminal Async terminal Port A6 (DTE, DB25) (DTE, DB25) Remote Multiserver Straight-Through Male-to-Male Cable (EZ422) Straight-Through Male-to-Female Cable (EDN16C-M/F) Async terminal (DTE, DB25) Figure 7-5.
Page 68: Testing Asynchronous Data Channels
Multiserver 5000 7.5 Testing Asynchronous Data Channels During the Bench Configuration, you can test async <cr> data channels on the CCM and any Channel ENTER PASSWORD: Expansion Modules that are installed in your Multiserver. The Multiserver will connect port A4 to port A5 and you will get a CONNECTED message.
Page 69 CHAPTER 7: Bench Configuration and Testing RLB Module FC115 FC135 ThinNet Coax Cable (LCN300) MS RLB COMMPAK Transceiver Local Multiserver Interconnect Link File server Remote Multiserver MS RLB COMMPAK FC135 PC with Ethernet card FC115 Ethernet card RLB Module ThinNet Coax Cable (LCN300) Figure 7-6.
Page 70: Testing The Rlb Module
Multiserver 5000 7.6 Testing the RLB Module , 10BASE-T, HICK IBER If you are using ThickNet, 10BASE-T, or fiberoptic During Bench Configuration, you can quickly test Ethernet, you will need to move the jumper on the your MS RLB Modules to verify that they are RLB from W21 to W20 to enable the AUI port and working properly.
Page 71: Voice/Fax Channels
CHAPTER 7: Bench Configuration and Testing Cable (included with Cable (included with Voice/Fax module) Phone Phone Voice/Fax module) VOICE CHANNEL 1 VOICE CHANNEL 2 VOICE CHANNEL 1 VOICE CHANNEL 2 SB M E SG R1 T1 R T SB M E SG R1 T1 R T SB M E SG R1 T1 R T SB M E SG R1 T1 R T Local Multiserver...
Page 72: Link Configuration
Multiserver 5000 8. Link Configuration 8.1 Types of Links NOTE: Depending on how your network will be configured, it may not be possible to do all network configurations from one node. You There are three types of links in the Multiserver might have to name and configure each node system: independently before installing the links.
Page 73: Port Configuration
CHAPTER 8: Link Configuration 8.4 Port Configuration Enter the node ID/port number. Example: NEWYORK/A2<cr>. Before the link is installed, the port assigned to the The Port Configuration Menu then appears: link must be configured. Configure the port after the local node is named (see Section 6.6, Name the Local Node).
Page 74: The Interconnect Link
Multiserver 5000 8.5 The Interconnect Link For most applications, select Sync External Clocks. This is used when connecting to another Multiserver across a link via a communications ONFIGURATION FOR THE NTERCONNECT device (CSU/DSU module, external CSU/DSU, The Interconnect Link is for connection to another or external modem).
Page 75: Connecting Multiserver Units Back-To-Back
CHAPTER 8: Link Configuration When the local Multiserver 5000 connects to The remote Multiserver has a default node number another Multiserver, it scans the remote Multiserver, and node ID. You will need to rename and reads the node ID and numbers of the remote renumber the remote node.
Page 76 Multiserver 5000 Next, select option 3 from the remote Command At the ENTER NODE-ID # [240] prompt, enter Facility menu. the node number. Press <cr> (refer to Section 3.4, Syntax for Node Numbers and IDs, to review syntax requirements). COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU [!240] CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES ENTER NODE-ID (^X TO ABORT) DENVER...
Page 77: The Mux Link
CHAPTER 8: Link Configuration 8.6 The Mux Link SET LINK RATE [SYNC EXTERNAL CLOCKS]: ONFIGURATION FOR THE The mux link is for connecting the Multiserver to a Sync External Clocks feeder mux. The mux link can either be a leased line or a crossover cable to a locally-placed feeder mux.
Page 78: Feeder Mux Node Ids
Multiserver 5000 Enter the port number of the link (node) to be EEDER configured. The following prompt will be displayed You should renumber and rename a feeder mux on the screen: after configuring its link. Mux and X.21 links have default numbers and names according to the port they are assigned (see Section 3.5).
Page 79: The X.21 Link
CHAPTER 8: Link Configuration 8.7 The X.21 Link X.21 L ONFIGURATION OF ARAMETERS After configuring the port for an X.21 link, the X.21 X.21 link parameters must be set. Select option 14 NTRODUCTION TO (X.21 Link Parameters) of the Configure Local Unlike the mux links (leased-line links), which are Nodes Menu.
Page 80 Multiserver 5000 X.21 LINK PARAMETERS 1. LOCAL X.21 CONNECT MODE [DATA ACTIVITY CONNECT] 2. LOCAL X.21 NUMBER OF RETRIES [20] 3. MB2 X.21 CONNECT MODE [DATA ACTIVITY CONNECT] 4. MB2 X.21 NUMBER OF RETRIES [20] CR - ACCEPT DATA - MAIN MENU ENTRY: Table 8-2.
Page 81 CHAPTER 8: Link Configuration Table 8-2. X.21 Link Parameters (continued) Option Default Description 2. Local X.21 Number This option selects the number of times the Multiserver will attempt to of Retries place a call over the X.21 network. The range is from 1 to 63 tries; the default is 20.
Page 82: Install The X.21 Link
Multiserver 5000 X.21 C ALLS X.21 L NSTALL THE An X.21 call is automatically initiated when: Assuming that you have installed and configured the modem for the X.21 link, connect the cable. X.21 Link Configuration Description In X.21 link operation, the Multiserver must be connected to a feeder mux via an external modem.
Page 83: Review Link Configuration
CHAPTER 8: Link Configuration 8.8 Review Link Configuration The node ID and number appear at the top of the screen. To review node configuration, select option 2, Each port configured as a link will be listed. The Status/Statistics, from the Command Facility Main node ID and number of any attached Multiserver or Menu.
Page 84: Data-Channel Configuration
Multiserver 5000 9. Data-Channel Configuration To configure data channels, the local node must be named. If you have not already named the local CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES [node id] node, refer to Section 6.6, Naming the Local Node. Data channels on remote Multiservers can be PORT CONFIGURATION configured once the remote Command Facility is accessed.
Page 85: Synchronous Channels
CHAPTER 9: Data-Channel Configuration 9.2 Synchronous Channels Select a channel protocol from the menu. Table 9-1 explains each option. Pressing will abort Sync is supported only when directly attached to a the process. Multiserver. Feeder muxes can only support async After you have selected the appropriate protocol, or voice channels.
Page 86 Multiserver 5000 Table 9-1. Sync Protocol Options Option Description 1. DLC Typical DLC protocols are SDLC and HDLC. The DLC protocol options are standard bit- oriented protocols, which use Hex 7E as a block separator or idle fill, and a standard CCITT polynomial for frame-check-sequence calculations.
Page 87: Control Signals
CHAPTER 9: Data-Channel Configuration performed after changing the port configuration to rate, channel clocking, and interface type— sync. Leave the menu and perform the reset, and try reference other tables in this chapter. These tables this procedure again. are located immediately after Table 9-3. The CHANNEL CHARACTERISTICS menu will ONTROL IGNALS...
Page 88 Multiserver 5000 Table 9-3. Sync Channel Characteristics Option Protocol Default Description Data Rate 2400 Sets data rate (in bps) for the port. Note: If the ASCII Bisync 2400 Clocking Source is selected as external, the data EBCDIC Bisync 2400 rate must be configured the same as that of the H-P Sync 2400 external clocking source.
Page 89 CHAPTER 9: Data-Channel Configuration Table 9-3. Sync Channel Characteristics (continued) Option Protocol Default Description Interface TO DTE Set TO DTE for interfacing with data terminal Type ASCII Bisync TO DTE equipment. The channel will return CTS on in EBCDIC Bisync TO DTE response to RTS on from the attached terminal H-P Sync...
Page 90 Multiserver 5000 Table 9-3. Sync Channel Characteristics (continued) Option Protocol Default Description Number of ASCII Bisync Sets the number of leading pad characters to be Leading Pad EBCDIC Bisync transmitted at the start of the block. This is used Characters* H-P Sync for a time delay (1-9).
Page 91 CHAPTER 9: Data-Channel Configuration MICOM Voice ENABLE Table 9-3. Sync Channel Characteristics (continued) Option Protocol Default Description DSR Control NORMAL When set to NORMAL, remote DTR changes to ASCII Bisync NORMAL appear on the local DSR. When set to FORCED EBCDIC Bisync NORMAL ON, remote DTR changes are ignored.
Page 92 Multiserver 5000 Table 9-5. Synchronous Clocking Cable Part Configuration Description of Use Cable Diagrams for Clocks Number Normal Synchronous Use when DTE is Multiserver or Cascade co-located with Multiserver. TX Clock EZ422 To DTE TX and RX clocks RX Clock EDN16C are supplied by TX Clock Internal...
Page 93 CHAPTER 9: Data-Channel Configuration Table 9-6. CCM and 6-Channel CEM (MX215C only) Local Sync Channel Interface Configured to DTE Multiserver Constant Controlled Carrier Mode Carrier Mode Signal Off-to-On transition On-to-Off transition raises CTS. forces CTS off Set on after RTS goes on. Set off when RTS goes off. Forced ON.
Page 94 Multiserver 5000 Table 9-7. CCM and 6-Channel CEM (MX215C only) Local Sync Channel Interface Configured to DCE Multiserver Constant Controlled Carrier Mode Carrier Mode Signal Held ON. Lead output data..Must be ON to enable data output. .
Page 95: Asynchronous Channels
CHAPTER 9: Data-Channel Configuration 9.3 Asynchronous Channels Before configuring an async channel, be sure that ASYNC CHANNEL the port is configured for async (from the Port 1. CHANNEL CHARACTERISTICS Configuration Menu). Ports (channels) A2 to A6 and all CEM module ports are by default async 2.
Page 96: Channel Characteristics
Multiserver 5000 The operating parameters associated with all async SYNC HANNEL HARACTERISTICS terminals are set here The current configuration The Channel Characteristics Menu is accessed from for each characteristic is shown in brackets, to the the Async Channels Menu as option 1. right of the menu option.
Page 97 CHAPTER 9: Data-Channel Configuration Table 9-8. Asynchronous Channel Characteristics Option Default Description 1. Data Rate 9600 Sets the data rate (in bps) for the port. It is recommended that ports attached to a host port be set for a fixed speed. (ABR=autobaud rate detection.
Page 98 Multiserver 5000 Table 9-8. Asynchronous Channel Characteristics (continued) Option Default Description 7. XON Character Selects the character for the X-ON function. To ascertain which control character to select, refer to the user manual of the device attached to the port. Choices for the X-ON character are DC1, DC2, DC3, and DC4. 8.
Page 99 CHAPTER 9: Data-Channel Configuration Autobaud Rate Detection (ABR). The Multiserver Code Level and Parity Conversion. When you select 5000 has the capability of automatically the code level, note that Multiserver’s code level determining the data rate of a port in the range of includes parity in its data bits.
Page 100: Channel Features
Multiserver 5000 HANNEL EATURES The Channel Features Menu is accessed from the Async Channel Menu as option 2. Additional interface parameters associated with special applications are controlled by this menu. ASYNC CHANNEL The current configuration for each menu option is displayed in brackets.
Page 101 CHAPTER 9: Data-Channel Configuration Table 9-11. Asynchronous Channel Features Option Default Description 1. Priority High Determines whether port is high or low priority in reference to other async ports. (Async channels always have lower priority than voice/fax or sync channels.) Keep the port’s setting to high priority where an interactive (terminal and host) connection needs quick response time.
Page 102 Multiserver 5000 disconnect the channel in the event of loss of sync on the link. Table 9-11. Asynchronous Channel Features (continued) Option Default Description 8. Command Mode ^X Break There are two keying sequences available to the channel user for Entry Sequence accessing the Command Mode.
Page 103: Extended Features
CHAPTER 9: Data-Channel Configuration The current configuration for each menu option is XTENDED EATURES displayed in brackets. Each of these features is The Extended Features Menu is accessed from the explained in Table 9-12.To return to the previous Async Channel Menu as option 3. menu (ASYNC CHANNEL Menu), enter a ASYNC CHANNEL EXTENDED FEATURES...
Page 104: Copy Channel Parameters
Multiserver 5000 9.4 Copy Channel Parameters Enter the node ID/channel number of the port configuration you wish to copy. Press <cr>. The By using the Copy Channel Parameters selection, screen will display the following prompt: you can configure a range of sync or async ports or a single port.
Page 105: Review Data-Channel Configuration
CHAPTER 9: Data-Channel Configuration 9.5 Review Data-Channel Configuration ENTER NODE-ID/CHANNEL# (OR RANGE EVIEWING HANNEL ONFIGURATION OF CHANNELS)(^X TO ABORT): To review sync-data channels, enter the View Configuration menu. this prompt, enter the node ID, a slash, and a sync channel or range of channels you wish to review. COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU [node id] (Channel ranges should be in the form: starting channel, dash, ending channel.
Page 106: Reviewing Async-Channel Configuration
Multiserver 5000 At this prompt, enter the node ID, a slash, and an EVIEWING SYNC HANNEL ONFIGURATION async channel or range of channels you wish to To review async-data channels, enter the View review. (Channel ranges should be in the form: Configuration menu.
Page 107: Connecting Data Channel Cables
CHAPTER 9: Data-Channel Configuration Async Channel Features. See Table 9-11 for information on each of the features. [node id] CHANNEL FEATURES COMMAND MODE PROCESSING FLOW SYNC ------------------------- SMOOTH CONTROL LOSS ENTRY MAIN LOCAL CONTROL SCROLL TANDEM STRIP DISC MODE MENU CH CFG ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PASS...
Page 108: Switching Configuration
Multiserver 5000 10. Switching Configuration This chapter discusses switching configurations for synchronous and asynchronous data channels. Information on configuring Voice/Fax channel SWITCHING CONTROL [node id] switching can be found in the MS1 Voice/Fax Card 1. DISABLE CHANNEL User’s Manual. 2. ENABLE CHANNEL 10.1 Switching Control 3.
Page 109 CHAPTER 10: Switching Configuration Table 10-1. Switching Control (continued) Option Description 2. Enable Channel This option returns an out-of-service async or voice/fax channel (or range of channels) to the idle state. When this selection is chosen, the following prompts will appear on the screen: ENTER NODE/CHANNEL# (OR RANGE OF CHANNELS)(^X TO ABORT): Enter the node ID, slash, channel (port) number or range of channels.
Page 110 Multiserver 5000 Table 10-1. Switching Control (continued) Option Description 4. Force Disconnect Disconnects two ports which have been force-connected. This option also permits removal of a port from the queue. When this selection is chosen, the following prompt will appear on the screen: ENTER NODE/CHANNEL# (OR RANGE OF CHANNELS)(^X TO ABORT): Enter the node ID, slash, channel (port) number or range of channels.
Page 111: Point-To-Point Dedicated (Force Connect All)
CHAPTER 10: Switching Configuration 10.2 Point-to-Point Dedicated (Force Connect prompt. All) From the Command Facility Main Menu, select This function is designed for a single interconnect link point-to-point application (Figure 10-1). If a COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU [node id] pair of Multiservers is to serve as strictly dedicated point-to-point multiplexors, the switching function is quite basic.
Page 112: Force-Connecting A Range
Multiserver 5000 disconnecting ranges, see Section 10.3, Force Connecting a Range. ENTER FROM NODE/CHANNEL# (OR 10.3 Force-Connecting a Range RANGE OF CHANNELS)(^X TO ABORT): The procedures for force-connecting async and sync channels are the same. The two ports to be connected must be the same type of port (i.e., async The “from”...
Page 113: Example Of Force-Connecting A Range
CHAPTER 10: Switching Configuration voice-voice, async-async, sync-sync connections will • Ports NEWYORK/D1 and D2 are not paired up at all, because the “from” range is greater than be made. the “to” range. If the “from” range is greater than the “to” range, the unpaired from ports will not be connected.
Page 114: Asynchronous Connections
Multiserver 5000 10.5 Asynchronous Connections When force-connecting an async port, be sure that the Remote CTS Control (option 2 of the Extended The following five methods of switching are Features Menu) is set for the device attached to the port. (See Section 9.3, Asynchronous Channels, supported for async ports: and Table 9-12.) If it is not, it may not be possible Force...
Page 115: Node/Class Connection
CHAPTER 10: Switching Configuration and then for an available port in the secondary 1. At the ENTER CLASS prompt, enter the class. node/class name to which you wish to connect. The following steps are used to make a class Note: When entering the node name, enter connection.
Page 116: Matching Capability For Asynchronous Channels
Multiserver 5000 10.6 Matching Capability for Asynchronous Note: The wild card (*) can be used to access a Channels range of ports. To access any async port in the Multiserver identified by the name Feature matching automatically selects and sets the NEW_YORK, you would type the following: minimum feature set for connecting async ports NEW_YORK/*...
Page 117: Asynchronous-Channel Switching Parameters
CHAPTER 10: Switching Configuration 10.7 Asychronous-Channel Switching Parameters ENTER TO NODE-ID/CHANNEL# Control of async-channel switching capability is (^X TO ABORT): configured through the Switching Parameters menu. To access this menu, follow this menu sequence: Enter the appropriate information and press <cr>. COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU [node id] The Switching Parameters menu appears.
Page 118 Multiserver 5000 Table 10-2. Switching Parameters Option Default Description 1. Connect Protocol Dedicated Selects the communication protocol used. The protocol must be compatible with the attached device. There are three options: Dedicated — This option is used for terminals or computer ports which can operate on data activity only.
Page 119 CHAPTER 10: Switching Configuration Table 10-2. Switching Parameters (continued) Option Default Description 7. Resource Class None This option includes the port as part of a class. The class name must already be configured before this option can be utilized. Select this option and the following prompt will appear on the screen: ENTER RESOURCE CLASS (8 CHARS MAX)(^X TO ABORT) Enter the class name (8 characters maximum).
Page 120: Classes
Multiserver 5000 10.8 Classes A port may be configured in only one class. A class does not need to be exclusive to any node— multiple nodes may offer the same class. In fact, HAT IS A WITCHING LASS this is desirable if multiple ports in multiple nodes A class is a group of one or more ports that may be are connected to the same application.
Page 121 CHAPTER 10: Switching Configuration REMOTE OFFICES PHONE CENTRAL MULTISERVER 1000 OFFICE HOST OTHER TERMINALS CONNECTED TO HOST PHONE MULTISERVER 1000 ASYNC TERMINAL COMMAND FACILITY MULTISERVER 5000 PHONE To C1 and C2 To D1 and D2 To E1 and E2 MULTISERVER 1000 PHONE Figure 10-4.
Page 122: Example Of A Switching Class
Multiserver 5000 XAMPLE OF A WITCHING LASS ONFIGURING A LASS Figure 10-4 shows a Multiserver network. The Configuring a switching class is done through the Central Office has a Multiserver 5000 with a Class Parameters menu. Access the menu by 6-channel CEM and 3 Voice/Fax cards.
Page 123 CHAPTER 10: Switching Configuration The Class Parameters menu appears: Each of the menu options are explained in CLASS PARAMETERS MENU Table 10-3. 1. CLASS NAME 2. SECONDARY CLASS To include a port as part of a class, select option 7 3.
Page 124 Multiserver 5000 Table 10-3. Class Configuration (continued) Option Default Description 3. Class Password None Password protection is available for all ports assigned to a class. If a password is assigned, the user will be prompted for the class password before being allowed to continue.
Page 125: Review Class Configuration
CHAPTER 10: Switching Configuration Table 10-3. Class Configuration (continued) Option Default Description 5. Class No Activity The no activity feature monitors the class channel and, after a specified Disconnect period of time, if there is no activity on the channel, it will be disconnected. When you select this option, the following prompt will appear: ENTER CLASS NO ACTIVITY TIMEOUT [ 0]: Type in the desired timeout period (0 = disabled, or 1 through 255 for the timeout...
Page 126: Connect Protocol Details
Multiserver 5000 10.9 Connect Protocol Details Disconnect Sequence (Calling, Receiving, and Dual ports Connect protocol is option 1 of the Switching Calling port: Parameters menu. There are three connect protocol options: Dedicated, Auto, and DTR. A 1. Device initiates discussion of the protocols and how to configure <break><break><break>.
Page 127 CHAPTER 10: Switching Configuration For Dual port Idle State: DTR can be high or low. The Initiated by Multiserver (or remote end): Multiserver holds DSR, CTS, CD, 1. Calling device disconnects. and RI low. 2. Multiserver drops CTS, DSR, and CD. 1.
Page 128: Auto (Answer) Protocol
Multiserver 5000 Disconnect Sequence Initiated by Multiserver (or remote end): Initiated by device: 1. Calling device disconnects. 1. Device drops DTR. 2. Multiserver drops CTS, DSR, and CD. 2. Multiserver drops DSR and CTS. 3. Port is marked out-of-service until device Initiated by Multiserver (or remote end): acknowledges disconnect by dropping 1.
Page 129: Switching Considerations
CHAPTER 10: Switching Configuration 10.11 X.21 Switching Considerations There is no special async channel configuration ENTER CLASS NAME [] required for use with X.21, with the following (^X TO ABORT): possible exception. A special configuration is required if you are trying to connect a port on the Multiserver that requires a DTR protocol to a port on a feeder mux (configured for DTR).
Page 130 Multiserver 5000 SWITCHING PARAMETERS [DENVER/A5] ENTER TO NODE-ID/CHANNEL# DENVER/A5 (^X TO ABORT): MAIN MENU For additional information on configuring your port parameters, refer to Section 9.3, Asychronous ASYNC CHANNEL Channels, and for classes, refer to Section 10.8, Classes. SWITCHING PARAMETERS You may wish to view the async channel configuration (see Section 10.12, Review Asynchronous Switching Configuration) to verify...
Page 131: Review Switching Configuration For An Async Channel
CHAPTER 10: Switching Configuration 10.12Review Switching Configuration for an Async Channel ENTER TO NODE-ID/CHANNEL# To review the switching parameters of async (^X TO ABORT): channels, enter the View Configuration Menu. COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU [node id] At this prompt, enter a channel or range of channels (for example, DENVER/a2-a6).
Page 132: Administration
Multiserver 5000 11. Administration System administration can be done through the EYPAD ESET dedicated command port on the NMS module or a There are two types of node resets available from floating command port. This chapter assumes you the keypad: a hardware reset (which does not are using a floating command port.
Page 133: Command Facility Reset
CHAPTER 11: Administration Banner Message Menu Functions Administration System Clear Latched Alarms System Reset Restart Link Reset Channel Default Configuration Current Configuration Key: Press Down-Arrow Key Press Right-Arrow Key Figure 11-2. Menu-flow diagram for LCD/Keypad resets. After you have entered the correct channel, press Each type of reset is described in Table 11-1.
Page 134 Multiserver 5000 Table 11-1. Reset Options Option Description 1. Node Disconnects the Command Facility and resets the local Multiserver node, all locally connected channels, and locally attached feeder muxes. Remote Multiservers and feeder muxes will not be reset by this option. If a port has been configured as sync or reconfigured from sync to async, or a different clocking rate has been configured, this reset is required prior to channel configuration.
Page 135: The Command Mode
CHAPTER 11: Administration 11.2 The Command Mode The Command Mode menu will appear: The Command Mode is a single menu which supports configuration and testing of the local port COMMAND MODE: CHANNEL xxx and access to the Command Facility Main Menu. 1.
Page 136 Multiserver 5000 Table 11-2. The Command Mode Option Description 1. Async Channel A selection of loopback tests. See Section 12.3, Async Channel Loopback in the Loopback Command Mode, for a complete discussion of the tests. 2. Local Channel Provides control and modification of the locally connected port. After entering Command Configuration Mode, the terminal user may reconfigure port parameters.
Page 137: Configuring The Command Facility
CHAPTER 11: Administration 11.3 Configuring the Command Facility The Command Facility Parameters Menu controls COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU [node id] the system time, date, system reports, external modem (if an NMS module is installed), No Activity CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES timeout, and the LCD Banner message. If an NMS module is installed, refer to the NMS manual to configure the dedicated Command Port and the Log Port parameters.
Page 138 Multiserver 5000 Table 11-3. Command Facility Configuration Option Default Description 1. Time 00:00:00 The system time. At power-up, the Multiserver requests the time from locally attached feeder muxes to make sure that the network agrees on the time of day. If there are no local feeder mux units, time starts at 00:00:00.
Page 139 CHAPTER 11: Administration Table 11-3. Command Facility Configuration (continued) Option Default Description 6. Periodic Reporting Defines the interval of time for a periodic report. There are five options: Interval None, 10, 20, 30, and 60. If None is chosen, status reports will not be output periodically.
Page 140 Multiserver 5000 Table 11-3. Command Facility Configuration (continued) Option Default Description 8. Output Periodic Local Remote Node. Periodic reports are output to a remote node. If remote Report Command node is selected, the node ID must be named in option 9. If no remote (continued) Port node is named in option 9, the reports will be sent to the Local Command...
Page 141 CHAPTER 11: Administration Table 11-3. Command Facility Configuration (continued) Option Default Description 11. External Modem None Enter the characters in the order you would have them executed. Up to Phone # 32 of the following characters may be stored for this entry: (continued) Pulse dialing (default) Touchtone dialing...
Page 142: Messages
Multiserver 5000 11.4 Messages Menu. See Section 11.3, Configuring the Command Facility, and Table 11-3 for more information.) For a list and description of all the events, refer to LARM ESSAGES Appendix C, Messages. Alarms generally indicate that an error has been detected that impacts or degrades the performance for part of the network.
Page 143: Multiserver
CHAPTER 11: Administration will accept the entry, and the following prompt Table 11-4. Special Message Characters appears: Enter up to 45 characters, including spaces and Desired What punctuation. Special rules apply when entering the Character in Message Input Notes Without the <esc> key, <esc>^x ENTER MESSAGE (45 CHARACTERS ^X will abort the...
Page 144 Multiserver 5000 Special rules apply when entering the characters Syntax: Alphanumeric characters (A to Z, listed in Table 11-4 in a dialog message. 0 to 9), spaces, and all symbols may be used. Messages are not case-sensitive. Length: Dialog Messages vary in All dialog messages can be quickly reviewed maximum length.
Page 145 CHAPTER 11: Administration Table 11-5. Dialog Messages (continued) Option Default Char Description 11. Unassigned Sent when a node, class, or port is unknown UNASSIGNED in the network. It could also mean that a password for the class may be incorrect. (This message generally indicates a typing or configuration problem.) 12.
Page 146: Network Security
Multiserver 5000 11.5 Network Security Classes, and Table 10-3. To view the class passwords, enter the Review Configuration menu and choose Protecting selected portions of the Command Mode option 5 (classes). Information on reviewing class passwords is also found in Section 10.8, Classes. and the Command Facility involves two types of security: password protection and lock-out Command Facility Passwords and the LCD/Keypad...
Page 147: Lock-Out Configuration
CHAPTER 11: Administration Table 11-6. The Password Menu Option Description 1. Global This password provides access to all functions. To set the password, select this option. The following prompt appears: ENTER GLOBAL PASSWORD (^X TO ABORT): Enter the password. Press <cr>. The screen will return to the Password menu. To abort the process, press ^X.
Page 148: Status/Statistics
Multiserver 5000 11.6 Status/Statistics Status and statistics reports are available on the STATUS/STATISTICS [node id] Status/Statistics Menu. Status is a snapshot of the 1. NODE STATUS system as it appears the moment the request is made; statistics are a readout of the system within a 2.
Page 149 CHAPTER 11: Administration Table 11-7. Status/Statistics (continued) Option Description 2. Channel Status = Channel number (continued) STATUS CONN = Connected [node id] CHANNEL STATUS IDLE = Idle = Out of service QUEUED = Queued, waiting for CONNECTED the next available STATUS SPEED TO NODE/CHAN...
Page 150 Multiserver 5000 Table 11-7. Status/Statistics (continued) Option Description 4. Queue Status Lists all the class numbers, class names, and the node ID/channel of the ports queued to each class. This will display up to 30 ports per class. All 64 classes will display, whether or not they are configured.
Page 151 CHAPTER 11: Administration 5. Voice/Fax Status If the Multiserver is equipped with a voice/fax module, this option will display a range of ports selected, the input level, the mode (on hook, off hook, busy), the software revision, and, if applicable, the test mode and test status. When this options is selected, the following prompt appears: ENTER NODE-ID/CHANNEL # (OR RANGE OF CHANNELS)(^X TO ABORT): Enter the node ID, a slash, and the channel number (or range of channels).
Page 152 Multiserver 5000 Table 11-7. Status/Statistics (continued) Option Description 7. System Statistics Provides two options: the period report (the report compiled during the last reporting period) or a demand report (a snapshot of the system at the time of request). [node id] LAST PERIOD REPORT TIME hh:mm:ss DATE mm/dd SYSTEM STATISTICS (MUX...
Page 153 CHAPTER 11: Administration Table 11-7. Status/Statistics (continued) Option Description System status is displayed as a set of statistics in a single report. The statistics reflect system activities that have occurred since the last reporting interval. (If no reporting period is defined in the Command Facility Parameters Menu, statistics are reset every 60 minutes.) The System Statistics report is made up of Channel Statistics (option 8 of the Status/Statistics menu), Switch Statistics (option 9 of the Status/Statistics menu), and a...
Page 154 Multiserver 5000 7. System Statistics The Mux Link and the X.21 Link: (continued) [node id] CONNECT STATISTICS CONNECT MAXIMUM CLASS NAME CONNECTS FAILURES IN QUEUE --------------------------------------------------------------- xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx CURRENT CONNECTS: ENTER CARRIAGE RETURN TO CONTINUE CLASS The number of a specific class. NAME The configured name of a specific class.
Page 155 CHAPTER 11: Administration Table 11-7. Status/Statistics (continued) Revision Level PROM ID = 907-2154-00 X ENTER CARRIAGE RETURN TO CONTINUE...
Page 156: Link Administration
Multiserver 5000 11.7 Link Administration NOTE: There is one exception. Sync channels that use TDM protocol have higher priority than voice channels. This is because a certain ESET amount of bandwidth (the configured baud If a link is not working properly (interconnect, rate) is always reserved for the channel, mux, or X.21), it can be reset.
Page 157: Switching Administration
CHAPTER 11: Administration 11.9 Switching Administration Monitoring the switching functions of your network is critical for high-efficiency network performance. Most of the information you need is with the Status/Statistics menu. The following options of the Status/Statistics Menu provide switching information: Option Description 1.
Page 158 Multiserver 5000 Table 11-7. Status/Statistics (continued) Option Description 8. Channel Statistics Channel Statistics are part of the System Statistics (see option 7 above). When this option is chosen, the current channel statistics for the node are displayed. Voice channels and integral devices are not displayed with this menu. Select this option and the following prompt appears: ENTER NODE-ID (^X TO ABORT): Enter the node ID.
Page 159: Diagnostics
CHAPTER 12: Diagnostics 12. Diagnostics 12.1 Self-Test There are four test options available. The self-test checks the operation of all system memory. The Multiserver automatically executes a self-test when power is first turned on or when the ASYNC CHANNEL LOOPBACK system is reset.
Page 160: Local Fox
Multiserver 5000 OCAL When this test is accessed, the Multiserver continually outputs a fox message to the testing terminal (Figure 12-1). The fox message should read THE QUICK BROWN FOX JUMPS OVER THE INITIATING LAZY DOG. 1234567890. It contains every TERMINAL MULTISERVER English alphanumeric symbol.
Page 161: System Diagnostics In The Command Facility
CHAPTER 12: Diagnostics 12.4 System Diagnostics in the Command When this option is selected, the following prompt Facility will appear: The system administrator may perform all of the following diagnostics from the Command Facility. Some of the tests may also be performed at the ENTER LINK CHANNEL # (^X TO ABORT): LCD/Keypad.
Page 162: Async Channel Output
Multiserver 5000 COMMAND FACILITY TERMINAL DATA INPUT HERE. MODEM MODEM REMOTE LOCAL TERMINAL TERMINAL FEEDER MUX LOCAL MULTISERVER LEGEND: FOX TEST (ONLY ONE LOCAL OR REMOTE NODE/CHANNEL MAY BE SELECTED). INPUT MESSAGE (ONLY ONE LOCAL OR REMOTE NODE/CHANNEL MAY BE SELECTED). INPUT DATA APPEARS ON COMMAND FACILITY SCREEN.
Page 163: Sync Channel Loopback
CHAPTER 12: Diagnostics COMMAND FACILITY INITIATES TEST. ASYNC CHANNEL OUTPUT 1. FOX 2. INPUT CR - ACCEPT ENTRY TEST DOES NOT GO OVER - MAIN MENU ATTACHED DEVICE THE LINK. GENERATES TEST LOCAL DATA. MULTISERVER ENTRY: LEGEND: DATA FLOW ATTACHED DEVICE MUST BE CONFIGURED SO THAT IT CAN ACCEPT ITS OWN RETURNING DATA (CONSULT DEVICE'S USER MANUAL).
Page 164: Voice/Fax Tests
Multiserver 5000 The following menu will appear: SYNC CHANNEL LOOPBACK [TERMINATE LOOPBACK] 1. INITIATE LOOPBACK 2. TERMINATE LOOPBACK CR - ACCEPT ENTRY - MAIN MENU ENTRY: NTEGRAL EVICE ESTS After the test is initiated, the Command Facility See the 56K CSU/DSU User’s Manual for terminal will be returned to the Command Facility information on these tests.
Page 165: Testing The Network
CHAPTER 12: Diagnostics 12.5 Testing the Network ESTING AN SYNC ONNECTED WITH NO NTEGRAL EVICES OOPED In a Multiserver network, there are several loopback 1. Log into the Command Facility Main Menu, and test-pattern tests that you can use to diagnose Diagnostics (option 7).
Page 166 Multiserver 5000 3. You may do either one of the following setups: • Type in some data. All data entered should be received on your display. a. • Select remote echo (option 2). • Attach an async tester (i.e., a BERT) to the async port initiating the test.
Page 167: Lcd/Keypad
CHAPTER 13: LCD/Keypad 13. LCD/Keypad 13.1 General LCD/Keypad Information exit from any menu to the top level. Just press the up arrow and hold it until the banner message appears. This is also valuable when selecting text. The Multiserver 5000 has an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) and a keypad on the front of the unit.
Page 168: Lcd Blinking Backlight
Multiserver 5000 LCD B arrows, a down arrow, a left arrow and EXEcute at LINKING ACKLIGHT the LCD/Keypad password prompt. Do not use When working in the menus, should the backlight commas when configuring. If no password is begin blinking, it means that there is an alarm required, enter a space during the password message.
Page 169 CHAPTER 13: LCD/Keypad Figure 13-2. The LCD/Keypad Menu Tree.
Page 170: Channel Numbers
Multiserver 5000 Current Time Banner Message Denver 11:35:47 8:49:03 Local Link reset A1 Move cursor to the left Time when alarm/ Alarm/Event Message event occurred Abort process, move to previous menu Figure 13-3. The LCD Banner Display. Increment letter/number by one (If key is held, the character will increment rapidly.) Alarms and events are displayed on the second line of the Banner Message Display, along with the time...
Page 171: The Banner Message Menu
CHAPTER 13: LCD/Keypad 13.4 Menu Functions ONFIGURING THE ANNER ESSAGE The factory default message for the LCD is Name The Menu Functions Menu of the LCD offers you Your Node. This message can be customized at an some diagnostic, administration, and configuration async terminal operating in the Command Facility.
Page 172: Busy Mode
Multiserver 5000 OICE with a letter (no numbers or underscores) and must not contain If a voice/fax module is installed, this menu offers the following two options: Option Description Menu Functions Reset Resets the selected voice/fax Channel channel. Administration Busy Mode Controls how the busyout state of the channel is determined.
Page 173: Diagnostics
CHAPTER 13: LCD/Keypad Press The space can be used to delete Resulting Display existing characters in columns that will be blank. (For example, if the !240 node ID becomes NY, the last Node name: [!240] two columns must be blank.) The node number appears in the brackets.
Page 174: Voice/Fax
Multiserver 5000 This menu offers the following test options: displayed on the LCD. All tests (except the LED Test) remain active until terminated with Terminate Option Description Test. The next time you cycle through the LCD Menus, an [Active] message is displayed, Sync Causes a sync port to be placed in meaning the test was previously invoked and is still...
Page 175 CHAPTER 13: LCD/Keypad CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 1 OK LO RO LS RS TM OK LO RO LS RS TM +1 dB + -4 dBm THROUGH +1 dBm -15 dBm THROUGH -5 dBm -25 dBm THROUGH -16 dBm < -25 dBm LEGEND: = ON = OFF...
Page 176: Integral Devices
Multiserver 5000 Display voice/fax signal. The indicator Local Verifies the local ISU module by lights on the voice/fax module show Loopback using a test pattern generated the level (see Figure 13.5). When with TP within the ISU module. this test is initiated, the display will read [Active].
Page 177: Appendix A: Worksheets
Appendix A: Worksheets Appendix A: Worksheets This section of the manual contains worksheets to help you organize and keep a record of your network and of your asynchronous and synchronous channel configurations. Copy these sheets as many times as necessary (keep these blank originals to make future copies). Keep a completed copy of these sheets near your Multiserver(s).
Page 178: Worksheet For Planning Node Numbers And Node Ids
Multiserver 5000 Worksheet for Planning Node Numbers and Node IDs PORT Node # NODE ID Node # NODE ID Node # Node # NODE ID NODE ID Node # NODE ID Node # NODE ID...
Page 179: Worksheet For Recording Optional Module Locations And Their Connectors
Appendix A: Worksheets Worksheet for Recording Optional Modules and their Connectors Remote Local...
Page 180: Synchronous Protocol And Channel Worksheet
Multiserver 5000 Synchronous Protocol and Channel Worksheet NODE ID (name) Channel Protocol Data Channel Max. Max. Interface Carrier Sync Number Rate Clocking Transmit Receive Type Mode Char. Block Block Size Size continued on → facing page...
Page 181 Appendix A: Worksheets Synchronous Protocol and Channel Worksheet (continued) NODE ID (name) Number Number Number Encoding Idle Buffer Clock Char. Fill Control Flow Ctrl. Leading Leading Trailing Control Syncs Pad Chars. Pad Chars. continued from ← facing page...
Page 182: Asynchronous Channel Characteristics Worksheet
Multiserver 5000 Asynchronous Channel Characteristics Worksheet NODE ID (name) Channel Data Code Parity Stop Echo To Host/ Number Rate Level Bits To Terminal continued on → facing page...
Page 183 Appendix A: Worksheets Asynchronous Channel Characteristics Worksheet (continued) NODE ID (name) X-ON X-OFF Buffer Flow Char. Char. Ctrl. Ctrl. Delay Delay Delay continued from ← facing page...
Page 184: Asynchronous Channel Features Worksheet
Multiserver 5000 Asynchronous Channel Features Worksheet NODE ID (name) Channel Priority Smooth Tandem Flow- Number Ctrl. Scroll Control Strip ENQ/ACK continued on → facing page...
Page 185 Appendix A: Worksheets Asynchronous Channel Features Worksheet (continued) NODE ID (name) Sync Loss Command Mode Command Command Facility Local Channel Disconnect Entry Sequence Mode Access Main Menu Access Configuration continued from ← facing page...
Page 186: Asynchronous Channel Extended Features Worksheet
Multiserver 5000 Asynchronous Channel Extended Features Worksheet NODE ID (name) Channel Number Data Compression Remote CTS Control...
Page 187: Record Of Asynchronous Classes
Appendix A: Worksheets Record of Asynchronous Classes NODE ID (name) Channel Class Secondary Class Password Class Class Number Number Name Class (record here and in Message Activity Timeout the Password Table)
Page 188: Switching Parameters Worksheet
Multiserver 5000 Switching Parameters Worksheet NODE ID (name) Option Entry Connect Protocol Unbalanced Rates Call Inhibit Receive Inhibit Character Set Matrix Switching Resource Class Destination Node/Class Channel Password...
Page 189: Command Facility Paraments Worksheet
Appendix A: Worksheets Command Facility Parameters Worksheet NODE ID (name) Option Entry Event Reporting Alarm Reporting Switch Statistics Reporting Periodic Reporting Interval Output Event/Alarm Reports Output Periodic Report Remote Node ID External Modem Priority External Modem Phone # External Alarm No Activity Timeout LCD Banner Message...
Page 190: Display Messages Worksheet
Multiserver 5000 Display Messages Worksheet NODE ID (name) Option Entry Channel Password Welcome Class Request Class Password Connected Queue Busy Disconnected Now Answer Unavailable Unassigned Incompatible Call in Progress...
Page 191: Voice/Fax Parameters Worksheet
Appendix A: Worksheets Voice/Fax Parameters Worksheet NODE ID (name) Option Entry Mode Digitizing Rate Input Level Gain Output Level Attenuation Busyout Mode Bandwidth Background Priority Number of Rings Signalling Format Analog Operation Ringing Frequency Number of Digits...
Page 192: Record Of Passwords
Multiserver 5000 Record of Passwords NODE ID (name) Option Entry Global Status LCD/Keypad Class Number Class Name Class Password Node ID Channel Number User Channel Password...
Page 193: Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams
Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams This appendix contains cabling diagrams for the following: • Cabling for the CCM and 6-Channel CEMs (p. 192) • Cabling for the 12-Channel CEM (p. 198) • Cabling for the 12-Channel CEM with Line Drivers (p. 202) •...
Page 194: Cabling For The Ccm And 6-Channel Cems
Multiserver 5000 Cabling for the CCM and 6-Channel CEMs 6-CHANNEL CEM DB25 PIN ASSIGNMENTS PIN 13 PIN 1 PROTECTIVE GROUND TX DATA RX DATA RTS (REQUEST-TO-SEND) CTS (CLEAR-TO-SEND) PIN 25 DSR (DATA SET READY SIGNAL GROUND DB25 CD (CARRIER DETECT) (RS-232) UNASSIGNED TX CLOCK...
Page 195 Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams Cabling for the CCM and 6-Channel CEMs (continued) PIN 1 25-PIN CONNECTOR 25-PIN CONNECTOR (MALE) (MALE) PROTECTIVE GROUND TRANSMIT DATA RECEIVE DATA REQUEST-TO-SEND CLEAR-TO-SEND DATA SET READY SIGNAL GROUND CARRIER DETECT UNASSIGNED TRANSMIT CLOCK RECEIVE CLOCK EXTERNAL RECEIVE CLOCK DATA TERMINAL READY RING INDICATOR...
Page 196 Multiserver 5000 Cabling for the CCM and 6-Channel CEMs (continued) PIN 1 25-PIN CONNECTOR 25-PIN CONNECTOR (MALE) (MALE) PROTECTIVE GROUND TRANSMIT DATA RECEIVE DATA REQUEST-TO-SEND CLEAR-TO-SEND DATA SET READY SIGNAL GROUND CARRIER DETECT UNASSIGNED TRANSMIT CLOCK RECEIVE CLOCK EXTERNAL RECEIVE CLOCK DATA TERMINAL READY RING INDICATOR EXTERNAL TRANSMIT CLOCK...
Page 197 Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams Cabling for the CCM and 6-Channel CEMs (continued) PIN 1 25-PIN CONNECTOR 25-PIN CONNECTOR (MALE) (FEMALE) PROTECTIVE GROUND TRANSMIT DATA RECEIVE DATA REQUEST-TO-SEND CLEAR-TO-SEND DATA SET READY SIGNAL GROUND CARRIER DETECT UNASSIGNED TRANSMIT CLOCK RECEIVE CLOCK EXTERNAL RECEIVE CLOCK DATA TERMINAL READY RING INDICATOR...
Page 198 Multiserver 5000 Cabling for the CCM and 6-Channel CEMs (continued) PIN 1 25-PIN CONNECTOR 25-PIN CONNECTOR (MALE) (FEMALE) PROTECTIVE GROUND TRANSMIT DATA RECEIVE DATA REQUEST-TO-SEND CLEAR-TO-SEND DATA SET READY SIGNAL GROUND CARRIER DETECT UNASSIGNED TRANSMIT CLOCK RECEIVE CLOCK EXTERNAL RECEIVE CLOCK DATA TERMINAL READY RING INDICATOR EXTERNAL TRANSMIT CLOCK...
Page 199 Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams Cabling for the CCM and 6-Channel CEMs (continued) PIN 1 DB25 DB25 MALE MALE UNASSIGNED RX CLOCK TX CLOCK EXTERNAL TX CLOCK RX CLOCK BUSY TO X.21 BIS TO MULTISERVER LINE TERMINALS Figure B-5. X.21 bis Line Terminator and Composite Cable.
Page 200: Cabling For The 12-Channel Cem
Multiserver 5000 Cabling for the 12-Channel CEM 12-CHANNEL CEM (DCE) PIN 1 RJ-45 PIN ASSIGNMENTS RING RJ-45 RLSD RXD (DATA OUT) TXD (DATA IN)
Page 201 Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams Cabling for the 12-Channel CEM (continued) PIN 1 25-PIN CONNECTOR RJ-45 (MALE) RLSD TO MULTISERVER TO DTE Figure B-6. To DTE, Straight Cable Adapter (EZ419-0015).
Page 202 Multiserver 5000 Cabling for the 12-Channel CEM (continued) PIN 1 25-PIN CONNECTOR RJ-45 (MALE) BUSY RLSD UNASSIGNED RLSD TO MULTISERVER TO DCE Figure B-7. To DCE, Crossover Cable Adapter (EZ420-0015).
Page 203 Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams Cabling for the 12-Channel CEM (continued) PIN 1 25-PIN CONNECTOR RJ-45 (FEMALE) RLSD TO MULTISERVER TO DTE Figure B-8. To DTE, Straight Cable Adapter (EZ421-0015).
Page 204: Cabling For The 12-Channel Cem With Line Drivers
Multiserver 5000 Cabling for the 12-Channel CEM with Line Drivers 12-CHANNEL CEM WITH LINE DRIVER (DCE) PIN 1 RS-422 RJ-45 PIN ASSIGNMENTS RJ-45 CUSTOMER EQUIPMENT BLACK GREEN YELLOW RS-423 RJ-45 PIN ASSIGNMENTS CUSTOMER EQUIPMENT BLACK GREEN YELLOW (DATA IN)
Page 205 Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams Cabling for the 12-Channel CEM with Line Drivers (continued) RJ-45 RJ-45 TO MULTISERVER DTE ADAPTER Figure B-9. Straight Cable for 12-Channel Expansion Module with Line Driver (EL08MS).
Page 206: Cabling For The Ms1 56K Csu/Dsu Module
Multiserver 5000 Cabling for the MS1 56K CSU/DSU Module RJ-48 CONNECTOR CSU/DSU VOICE CHANNEL 1 VOICE CHANNEL 2 SB M E SG R1 T1 R T SB M E SG R1 T1 R T LEAVE A1 EMPTY RJ-48 AT BOTH ENDS OF CABLE RJ-48 PIN 1...
Page 207: Cabling For The Nms Module
Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams Cabling for the NMS Module PIN 1 PIN 13 RS-232 PIN 25 NC GND DB25 GROUND (PIN 1) (MALE) NORMALLY CLOSED COMMON NORMALLY OPEN DB25 PIN ASSIGNMENTS PROTECTIVE GROUND TX DATA RX DATA RTS (REQUEST-TO-SEND) CTS (CLEAR-TO-SEND) DSR (DATA SET READY SIGNAL GROUND CD (CARRIER DETECT)
Page 208: Cabling For Converters
Multiserver 5000 Cabling for Converters VOICE CHANNEL 1 VOICE CHANNEL 2 SB M E SG R1 T1 R T SB M E SG R1 T1 R T DB25 (RS-232) CONVERTER...
Page 209 Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams Cabling for Converters (continued) V.35 CONVERTER PIN 1 DB25 CONNECTOR V.35 CONNECTOR P1 (MALE) P2 (MALE) CONNECTS TO MULTISERVER SEND DATA A SEND DATA B SER. CLK. TX A SER. CLK. TX B RCV. DATA A RCV.
Page 210 Multiserver 5000 Cabling for Converters (continued) V.35 CONVERTER PIN 1 DB25 CONNECTOR V.35 CONNECTOR P1 (MALE) P2 (FEMALE) CONNECTS TO MULTISERVER SEND DATA A SEND DATA B SER. CLK. TX A SER. CLK. TX B RCV. DATA A RCV. DATA B SER.
Page 211 Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams Cabling for Converters (continued) X.21 CONVERTER PIN 1 DB15 CONNECTOR DB15 CONNECTOR P1 (FEMALE) P2 (MALE) CONNECTS TO MULTISERVER T (A) T (A) T (B) T (B) R (A) R (A) R (B) R (B) C (A) C (A) C (B) C (B)
Page 212: Cabling For Use With Tandem
Multiserver 5000 Cabling for Use with Tandem 25-PIN CONNECTOR 25-PIN CONNECTOR (MALE) (FEMALE) NOT USED TRANSMITTED DATA RECEIVED DATA REQUEST-TO-SEND CLEAR-TO-SEND DATA SET READY T-PAUSE GROUND DATA CARRIER DETECT DATA TERMINAL READY RING ADAPTER BUSY TO MULTISERVER CONNECTS TO TANDEM CPU Figure B-13.
Page 213: Appendix C: Defaults
Appendix C: Defaults Appendix C: Defaults System Administration Multiserver and Feeder Mux Default Node Numbers and IDs Default Node Default Node Unit Number Multiservers: 1000 !240 5000 !240 Feeder Muxes: Mux Connected to Port !241 !242 !243 !244 !245 Port Configuration Menu Item Default Port A1..................Interconnect Link...
Page 214: Command Facility Parameters
Multiserver 5000 System Administration (continued) Command Facility Parameters Menu Item Default Event Reporting..............Off Alarm Reporting..............On Switch Statistics Reporting...........On Periodic Reporting Interval ...........60 (minutes) Output Event/Alarm Reports ..........Local Command Port Output Periodic Reports ............Local Command Port External Modem Priority ............High External Alarm Relay............Disable No Activity Timeout ..............15 (minutes) LCD Banner Message............Name Your Node Passwords ................None (NULL Passwords)
Page 215: Asynchronous Channel Configuration
Appendix C: Defaults Asynchronous Channel Configuration Channel Characteristics Menu Item Default Data Rate ................9600 bps Code Level ................8 Parity: If Code Level is 5 to 8 ..........None If Code Level is 9.............Odd Stop Bits ................1 Echo..................Off Channel End to Host/to Terminal.........Terminal X-ON Character..............DC1 X-OFF Character..............DC3 Buffer Control ...............X-ON/X-OFF...
Page 216: Synchronous Channel Characteristics
Multiserver 5000 Synchronous Channel Configuration Channel Characteristics Menu Item Default Sync Protocol ...............DLC Data Rate ................2400 bps Channel Clocking ..............TX-Internal/RX-Internal Maximum Transmit Block Size..........512 Maximum Receive Block Size..........512 Interface Type...............To DTE Carrier Mode.................Constant Encoding................NRZ Idle Fill ..................Flag Fill Buffer Control ...............None Clock Flow Control ...............Enable DSR Control .................Normal Priority...................Low...
Page 217: Rts/Cts
Appendix C: Defaults Synchronous Channel Configuration (continued) RTS/CTS Menu Item Default Data Rate ................2400 bps Channel Clocking ..............TX-Internal/RX-Internal Maximum Transmit Block Size..........512 Maximum Receive Block Size..........512 Interface Type...............To DTE Carrier Mode.................Variable Sync Character..............FF (hex) Number of Leading Syncs............3 Pad Character ..............FF (hex) Number of Leading Pad Characters ........3 Number of Trailing Pad Characters ........3 Buffer Control ...............None...
Page 218: H-P Sync
Multiserver 5000 Synchronous Channel Configuration (continued) H-P Sync Menu Item Default Data Rate ................2400 bps Channel Clocking ..............TX-Internal/RX-Internal Maximum Transmit Block Size..........9876 Maximum Receive Block Size..........9876 Interface Type...............To DTE Carrier Mode.................Constant Sync Character..............16 Number of Leading Syncs............3 Pad Character ..............FF (hex) Number of Leading Pad Characters ........1 Number of Trailing Pad Characters ........2 Buffer Control ...............None...
Page 219: Tdm
Appendix C: Defaults Synchronous Channel Configuration (continued) Menu Item Default Data Rate ................2400 bps Channel Clocking ..............TX-Internal/RX-Internal Interface Type...............To DTE Sync Character..............FF (hex) DSR Control .................Normal Fast Packet Data Rate ................2400 bps Sync Character..............FF (hex) DSR Control .................Normal Priority...................Low...
Page 220: Multiserver
Multiserver 5000 Voice/Fax Module KTS Interface Menu Item Default Mode..................Voice/Fax Digitizing Rate ..............8000 Input Level Gain ..............0 dB Output Level Attenuation............0 dB Busyout Mode...............System Controlled Bandwidth................Voice Activated Background ................Regenerated Priority...................High Signaling Format ..............Interrupted ring 2/4 Ringing Frequency ...............25 Hz E&M Interface Mode..................Voice/Fax Digitizing Rate ..............8000 Input Level Gain ..............0 dB...
Page 221: Voice/Fax Node Parameters
Appendix C: Defaults Voice/Fax Module (continued) Voice/Fax Node Parameters Menu Item Default Number of Digits (for extension numbers) ......2 Voice/Fax Switching Parameters Call Inhibit ................No Receive Inhibit ..............No...
Page 222: Nms Module
Multiserver 5000 NMS Module Command Port Menu Item Default Data Rate ................ABR Code Level ................8 Parity..................Auto Stop Bits ................1 Echo..................Off CR Delay ................0 LF Delay ................0 FF Delay ................0 Log (Printer) Port Data Rate ................9600 bps Code Level ................8 Parity..................Space Stop Bits ................1 X-ON Character..............DC1 X-OFF Character..............DC3...
Page 223: Appendix D: Messages
Appendix D: Messages Appendix D: Messages The messages are divided into two categories, screen display messages and LCD messages. Included in these lists are messages received from all the optional modules. Screen Display Messages ESSAGE Alarm Vital to the system’s operation; may cause an interruption to that operation. Event Occurs in the regular operation of the system;...
Page 224: Screen Display Messages
Multiserver 5000 Screen Display Messages Message Message Type Explanation ni ADB PROCESS ABORTED Event An attempt to place a call on the dial lines has LINK # ci failed. This message is displayed by the call originating modem. Info In trying to configure an Integral LAN module, APPLICABLE TO RTS you have selected a module location which does not FUNCTIONALITY ONLY...
Page 225 Appendix D: Messages Screen Display Messages Message Message Type Explanation Info An attempt has been made to configure or test a CHANNEL NOT INSTALLED voice/fax port and the port number selected is not a voice/fax port. Info An attempt has been made to view the status CHANNEL(S) NOT or configuration of a range of ports that are not INSTALLED...
Page 226 Multiserver 5000 Screen Display Messages Message Message Type Explanation CONNECT FAIL MATRIX n/c Event The matrix connection request made by the local port did not complete successfully. Also, the password may be incorrect. Dialog This message is sent to the async user when a <CONNECTED>...
Page 227 Appendix D: Messages Screen Display Messages Message Message Type Explanation ni DIALING TX SECONDARY Info The modem is dialing the secondary TX dial LINK # ci line number. This usually indicates that the call to the primary TX number cannot be completed (the number is busy, no answer, etc.).
Page 228 Multiserver 5000 Screen Display Messages Message Message Type Explanation Info You are trying to connect a mux link to the INCOMPATIBLE port configured as an interconnect link or vice versa. LINK TYPES Info The port selected for the test desired is INCORRECT CHANNEL of the wrong type or an attempt has been made to TYPE...
Page 229 Appendix D: Messages Screen Display Messages Message Message Type Explanation Diagnostic The ISU on link ci has been placed in local ISU LOCAL LOOPBACK ACTIVE LINK # ci loopback. Diagnostic This test puts the local ISU on link ci in ISU LOCAL loopback, then verifies the operation of the LOOPBACK WITH TP...
Page 230 Multiserver 5000 Screen Display Messages Message Message Type Explanation Diagnostic The RD signal is being internally looped to the LOCAL DIGITAL LOOP LINK # ci TD signal and transmitted onto the VF line. Diagnostic The TD signal is being internally looped to the LOCAL DTE LOOP LINK # ci RD signal.
Page 231 Appendix D: Messages Screen Display Messages Message Message Type Explanation Info A port or ports in the range selected is not NO ASYNC CHANNELS configured for async. WITHIN RANGE Info A link port number was entered when NODE-CHANNEL NOT AVAILABLE a sync, async, or voice/fax channel number ENTER CARRIAGE RETURN was required.
Page 232 Multiserver 5000 Screen Display Messages Message Message Type Explanation Diagnostic An async channel output test is complete. OUTPUT DATA TEST COMPLETE Diagnostic To terminate a channel loopback or channel PRESS BREAK TO output test, press the <break> key. TERMINATE TEST QUEUE n/c cl Event Port c of node n has been placed in a first-come,...
Page 233 Appendix D: Messages Screen Display Messages Message Message Type Explanation Info You have changed the sync protocol and did not RESET REQ’D perform a reset. It is necessary to reset the node before proceeding. ni RING DETECTED LINK # ci Event The number dialed (TX or RX, primary or secon- dary) is ringing.
Page 234 Multiserver 5000 Screen Display Messages Message Message Type Explanation ni TRANSMITTER RING Event A call is coming in on the transmitter side. DETECT LINK ci ni TX CONNECTION MADE Event A successful call was placed over the dial-lines LINK # ci from the modem’s TX dial line connection.
Page 235 Appendix D: Messages Screen Display Messages Message Message Type Explanation Event Voice/fax port c on node n has cleared VOICE CHANNEL [n/c] (stopped) the current diagnostic test. TEST CLEARED Dialog Sent whenever the port is placed in a queue (after <WAITING Q=n>...
Page 236: Lcd Messages
Multiserver 5000 LCD Messages ESSAGE Alarm Vital to the system’s operation; may cause an interruption to that operation. Event Occurs in the regular operation of the system; most likely will not affect the system’s operation. Info Informational. Class name or MATRIX if matrix switching is used. Node ID (n)/channel number (c).
Page 237: Lcd Messages
Appendix D: Messages LCD Messages Message Message Type Explanation Info A reset is requested. If the answer is yes, press the ARE YOU SURE? EXEcute key to proceed with the reset. If the answer is no, press ANY OTHER KEY except the EXEcute key to terminate without a reset.
Page 238 Multiserver 5000 LCD Messages Message Message Type Explanation Info You have attempted to select an Integral Device INTEGRAL DEVICE NOT Menu in which the device has been detected by the YET DEFINED software, but is not yet identified. Example: A cold start occurs and the user attempts to access the ISU menu tree under diagnostics within the first ten seconds after the reset.
Page 239 Appendix D: Messages LCD Messages Message Message Type Explanation LOCAL LINK RESET ci Event or Alarm Local link ci has been reset. NEW DATE: nn/nn Event or Alarm Appears at the beginning of each new day and when the date is reconfigured. Info You have elected to terminate a reset request NO ACTION TAKEN.
Page 240 Multiserver 5000 LCD Messages Message Message Type Explanation Info A diagnostic test has been stopped (terminated). TERMINATED VOICE CHANNEL n/c Event or Alarm Termination of a busyout condition has occurred on the specified voice/fax channel. IN SERVICE Info You have requested a menu option that WARNING: RESET involves a warm reset.
Page 241: Appendix E: Indicators
Appendix E: Indicators Appendix E: Indicators AT BO A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 A1 Figure E-1. CCM Indicator Positions. Table E-1. CCM Indicators. CCM LED Indicator Indicator Definition Flashing Active Mode Indicates a fault or The unit is in a loopback Normal operation test condition test mode...
Page 242 Multiserver 5000 Table E-2. CCM Indicator LEDs INDICATOR STATUS EQUIPMENT STATUS Normal equipment status ROM Test Failure (CommPak cartridge failure) CMOS Failure Battery low RAM Failure in Commpak cartridge Parity error CommPak cartridge not installed properly or defective Multiserver unit RAM Test Failure (CCM) 0 = LED off 1 = LED on...
Page 243: Cem Indicators
Appendix E: Indicators 6-CHANNEL CEM 6 5 4 3 2 1 12-CHANNEL CEM 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Figure E-2. CEM Indicator Positions. Table E-3. CEM Indicators CCM LED Indicator Indicator Definition Flashing n1 through n12 Channel number No data activity...
Page 244: Voice/Fax Indicators
Multiserver 5000 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 1 OK LO RO LS RS TM OK LO RO LS RS TM Figure E-3. Voice/Fax Module Indicator Positions. Table E-4. Voice/Fax Module Indicators Indicator Indicator Definition Normal Operation Input Level Display Loopback Self-Test On or flashing On if successful;...
Page 245 Appendix E: Indicators CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 1 OK LO RO LS RS TM OK LO RO LS RS TM +1 dB + -4 dBm THROUGH +1 dBm -15 dBm THROUGH -5 dBm -25 dBm THROUGH -16 dBm < -25 dBm LEGEND: = ON = OFF...
Page 246: Csu/Dsu Indicators
Multiserver 5000 LL RT SI RD TD Figure E-5. CSU/DSU Module Indicator Positions. Table E-5. CSU/DSU Module Indicators Indicator Indicator Definition Flashing Local Loopback Normal operation Local Loopback Test is active Remote Terminal Normal operation Digital Loopback or Remote Terminal Loopback Test is active Status Indicator Power is off or...
Page 247: Appendix F: Device Applications
Appendix F: Device Applications Appendix F: Device Applications Extended WANG Support Feature (WANGX) Also, when Tandem computer support is enabled, DTR (pin 20) from the terminal is inverted and output as DSR (pin 6) to the host. However, the The extended WANG support feature (WANGX) Multiserver unit provides normal DTR flow control provides special buffer control, flow control, and response to the terminal.
Page 248: Tail-Ending Mode (Dial-Up Modem Operation)
Multiserver 5000 Table F-1. Spool Mode User Terminal Configuration Multiserver 5000 Configuration Flow Buffer Type of Terminal Term Type HP Channel Control Control HP26XX CRTs Enabled X-ON/X-OFF X-ON/X-OFF Non-HP 4 (TTY) Disabled X-ON/X-OFF X-ON/X-OFF HP2631 and HP2635 Printers Disabled None None •...
Page 249: Appendix G: Rackmount Installation
Appendix G: Rackmount Installation Appendix G: Rackmount Installation The MS1 Rackmount Kit consists of the following Here is how to install your Multiserver unit in a items: 19-inch rack using the MS1 Rackmount Kit: • One rackmount tray 1. Install the clip nuts on the rack. Place the tray in the rack.
Page 250 Multiserver 5000 E X E 5 0 0 0 V E R I S E R M U L T Figure G-2. The Multiserver fully installed in a 19-inch rack with the Rackmount Kit.
Page 251: Appendix H: Additional Information
APPENDIX H: Additional Information Appendix H: Additional Infomation IMPORTANT INFORMATION UPGRADE INFORMATION Parity Conversion from Phase 2.5 to Phase 3.0 All async ports must be configured to match the When upgrading from a Phase 2.5 to a Phase 3.0 host or terminal to which they are connected. In FEATUREPAK_ cartridge, a cold start is not Phase 3.0, the software performs parity conversion;...
Page 252 Multiserver 5000 DSR Control Dual Link Load Balancing When configuring sync channels, note that the In a point-to-point application, Marathon 5K units Forced On option of the DSR Control Menu forces can be config- ured with dual links. Load Balancing DSR on (high) all the time rather than following allows data to be assigned to a specific link on a per the local DTR.
Page 253 APPENDIX H: Additional Information Network Management System (NETMan) Async Channel Parity Conversion MICOM’s NETMan is a software package for PCs The Marathon now converts mark, space, even, and that manages Marathon networks. This product odd parity and matches it to the required output. A comes in two versions: NETM- an I (manages up to terminal can now access several hosts in the ten nodes) and NETMan III (manages more than...
Page 254: Glossary
Multiserver 5000 Glossary ABR, autobaud rate detection — A process by which answer tone frequency — The frequency (cycles per a receiving device determines the data rate, second) of the answer tone. code level, and stop bits of incoming data by APV, Advanced Packetized Voice —...
Page 255 Glossary one bit, as in quadrature amplitude modulation, call inhibit — A configuration option that prevents the baud rate is smaller than bps. the voice/fax channel from calling another voice/fax channel. BCC, block check character — A character added to the end of a transmission block for the purpose carrier —...
Page 256 Multiserver 5000 channel — A path for electrical transmission Command Mode — a menu-driven structure that between two or more points without common supports all the configuration, diagnostics, and carrier-provided terminal equipment such as a system administrative functions. local connection to DTE. Also called circuit, command port —...
Page 257 Glossary CPU, central processing unit — The heart (main dB, decibel — A comparative (logarithmic) processor) of a computer system, or the measure of signal power. computer system itself. dBm — An absolute measure of signal power, where <cr>, carriage return — A user-entered ASCII or 0 dBm is equal to one milliwatt into 600 ohms.
Page 258 Multiserver 5000 DIT, direct in termination — A service offered by a domestic models, and 3 types (Types I, II, and PBX which allows incoming calls to the PBX to V) in international models. be routed directly to a selected telephone or EBCDIC, Extended Binary Coded Decimal group of telephones without operator Interchange Code —...
Page 259 Glossary Multiserver network. On incoming calls, the fax half-duplex — Transmission in one direction at a signals are routed automatically from either the time. PSTN or the Multiserver network to the fax hardware reset — Resets date and time but retains machine.
Page 260 Multiserver 5000 KTS, key telephone system — In industry usage, a local analog loopback — An analog loopback that telephone system in which the telephones have forms the loop at the line side (analog output) multiple pushbuttons to allow users to select of the local modem.
Page 261 Glossary ms, millisecond — One-thousandth of a second. OPX, off-premises extension — In industry usage, an off-premise telephone extension. As related multiplexor — A device that divides a composite to the Multiserver voice/fax module, a signal among several channels. strapping option for compatibility with the station side of a voice PBX.
Page 262 Multiserver 5000 point-to-point — A communications circuit or remote analog loopback — An analog loopback that transmission path connecting two points. In the forms the loop at the line (analog output) side Multiserver unit that connection can be force- of the remote modem. connected (dedicated point-to-point) or remote channel loopback —...
Page 263 Glossary RS-422 — An EIA-recommended standard for cable signaling options — Options related to signaling lengths that extended the RS-232 50-foot limit. that are configurable in the voice/fax module. Although introduced as a companion standard When the Multiserver is strapped for KTS, the with RS-449, RS-422 is most frequently options include repeated ringing, interrupted implemented on unused pins of DB25 (RS-232)
Page 264 Multiserver 5000 strapping — A hard-wire method used in the telephone interface connector — A termination on Multiserver to configure a module. For the voice/fax module that connects the analog example, on the voice/fax module strappable side of the voice/fax channel to the telephone options include KTS, OPX, and E&M telephone equipment such as a telephone set, key interfaces, and Types I through V E&M...
Page 265 Glossary VF, voice frequency — Any frequency within that part of the audio-frequency range essential for the transmission of speech of commercial quality (300-3000 Hz). This is the frequency range used over telephone lines. voice compression — A method of minimizing bandwidth by reducing the number of bits required to transmit voice.
Page 266 Multiserver 5000 Banner Message Section 13.2 LCD/Keyboard Menu Flow Chart © 1994 Black Box Corporation Review System Message Log Menu Functions (password) Section 13.3 Section 13.4 Administration Diagnostics Configuration Section 13.5 Section 13.6 Section 13.7 Local Node Integral Hardware Integral...
Page 267 Command Mode Menu Flow Diagram © 1994 Black Box Corporation Async Channel Loopback Local Channel Configuration Command Facility Main Menu Exit* Note: * Option only (no menu or display) Local Remote Local Remote Data Code Stop Parity Echo Echo* Echo*...

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Black Box Multiserver 5000 MX219A User Manual

1 Specifications

2 Introduction

3 Network Design and Topologies

4 Base-Unit Installation

5 Module Installation

6 Getting Started

7 Bench Configuration and Testing

8 Link Configuration

9 Data-Channel Configuration

10 Switching Configuration

11 Administration

Multiserver

12 Diagnostics

13 Lcd/Keypad

Appendix A: Worksheets

Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams

Appendix C: Defaults

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