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Part Number: 07MD6511RC-GS, Rev. B
Revised: February 20, 2012

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  • Page 1: Matrix Switch

    Model 6511RC Matrix Switch User Manual Sales Office: +1 (301) 975-1000 Technical Support: +1 (301) 975-1007 E-mail: support@patton.com WWW: www.patton.com Part Number: 07MD6511RC-GS, Rev. B Revised: February 20, 2012...
  • Page 2 Patton Electronics Company, Inc. 7622 Rickenbacker Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20879 USA tel: +1 (301) 975-1000 fax: +1 (301) 869-9293 support: +1 (301) 975-1007 url: www.patton.com e-mail: support@patton.com Copyright © 2012, Patton Electronics Company. All rights reserved. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Patton Electronics assumes no liability for errors that may appear in this document.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ................................. 3 Compliance Information ..........................7 Radio and TV Interference ..........................7 Industry Canada Notice ............................7 FCC Part 68 (ACTA) Statement ........................7 CE Notice .................................8 About this guide ............................. 9 Audience................................. 9 Structure................................. 9 Precautions ................................10 Typographical conventions used in this document....................
  • Page 4 Contents Model 6511RC User Manual Temperature ..............................27 Altitude ................................27 Humidity ................................27 Physical dimensions ............................27 LED Indicators ...............................27 Approvals ................................29 Hardware installation............................ 31 Introduction ................................32 Unpacking the Model 6511RC Matrix Switch ......................32 Verifying that the ForeFront chassis is properly installed ..................32 Verfying correct electrical grounding .......................33...
  • Page 5 Model 6511RC User Manual Contents Configuring the SDH path trace parameters .....................57 Configuring DS0 idle codes ..........................58 Accessing the idle code configuration ......................59 Defining the DS0 idle code configuration ....................60 Selecting the SDH mapping path ........................60 Defining DS0 mappings ..........................62 Defining DS0 mappings using E1 port format ..................64...
  • Page 6 Contents Model 6511RC User Manual Contact information............................102 Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs)..............102 Warranty coverage ............................102 Out-of-warranty service ...........................102 Returns for credit ............................102 Return for credit policy ...........................103 RMA numbers ..............................103 Shipping instructions ..........................103...

  • Page 7: Compliance Information

    Compliance Information Interference and TV Radio The Model 6511RC generates and uses radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly—that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions—may cause interference to radio and television recep- tion. The Model 6511RC has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide rea- sonable protection from such interference in a commercial installation.

  • Page 8: Ce Notice

    Compliance Information Model 6511RC User Manual If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact our company. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you dis- connect the equipment until the problem is resolved.

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    About this guide This guide describes installing and configuring a Patton Electronics Model 6511 TDM-Digital Access Con- centrator (Matrix Switch). By the time you are finished with this guide, your Matrix Switch will be connected to the remote DSL modems and transferring data. The instructions in this guide are based on the following assumptions: •...

  • Page 10: Precautions

    About this guide Model 6511RC User Manual Precautions Notes and cautions, which have the following meanings, are used throughout this guide to help you become aware of potential Matrix Switch problems. Warnings relate to personal injury issues, and Cautions refer to potential property damage.

  • Page 11: Mouse Conventions

    Model 6511RC User Manual About this guide Table 1. General conventions (Continued) Convention Meaning All system messages and prompts appear in the Courier font as the Are you ready? system would display them. Bold Courier font indicates where the operator must type a response or % dir *.*...
  • Page 12 About this guide Model 6511RC User Manual...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter contents Model 6511RC Matrix Switch overview........................14 Hardware overview ..............................16 ForeFront chassis architectures ........................19 ForeFront Model 6476 6U cPCI chassis ....................19 The ForeFront Model 6676 9U chassis .....................20 Matrix Switch functionality ..........................21 TDM mapping and aggregation ........................21 TDM bus architecture ..........................22 STM-1 link architecture...

  • Page 14: Model 6511Rc Matrix Switch Overview

    1 • Introduction Model 6511RC User Manual Model 6511RC Matrix Switch overview The Model 6511RC Matrix Switch (see figure 1) combines TDM aggregation and cross-connection with high- speed packet switching over synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH) and Ethernet uplinks for the Patton Fore- Front Access Infrastructure Solutions (AIS) system.
  • Page 15 Model 6511RC User Manual 1 • Introduction Figure 2 shows the major functions and connections the Matrix Switch provides within the ForeFront chassis. Each Model 6511RC enables service providers to perform SDH multiplexing and demultiplexing with any-to- any timeslot mapping for up to 2048 DS0 channels. The on-board TDM multiplexer can map any of the 4096 DS0 timeslots on the TDM bus in the chassis midplane to any of the 2048 DS0s on the STM-1 uplink.

  • Page 16: Hardware Overview

    1 • Introduction Model 6511RC User Manual Hardware overview The Model 6511RC combines DS0 cross-connection and concentration with powerful Ethernet switching in a single-slot blade for installation in a standard CPCI chassis. The Matrix Switch card-set comprises two mod- ules, a processor blade (see...
  • Page 17 Model 6511RC User Manual 1 • Introduction Figure 5. Model 6511RC front panel LEDs and ports The front panel of the processor blade presents LED status indicators, an RS-232 configuration port and a 10/100 Ethernet management port (see figure 5). The rear entry interface blade (see...
  • Page 18 1 • Introduction Model 6511RC User Manual Figure 6. Model 6511RCT rear entry car front panel LEDs and ports Three versions of the rear card offer the following connector types for the STM-1 port: • SC20—Optical interface presented on Rx and Tx SC connectors for singlemode fiber with a wavelength of 1310 nm.

  • Page 19: Forefront Chassis Architectures

    Model 6511RC User Manual 1 • Introduction ForeFront chassis architectures The Model 6511RC can be installed in the following ForeFront cPCI chassis: • Model 6476 6U chassis • Model 6676 9U chassis ForeFront Model 6476 6U cPCI chassis The ForeFront Model 6476 6U cPCI chassis provides 8 slots for installing cPCI processor blades (see...

  • Page 20: The Forefront Model 6676 9U Chassis

    1 • Introduction Model 6511RC User Manual Figure 8. Model 6676 chassis, front view The ForeFront Model 6676 9U chassis The ForeFront Model 6676 9U chassis offers 17 slots for installing cPCI processor blades (see figure 8). The Model 6676 midplane is divided into segment R (slots 1 through 8) and segment L (slots 9 through 17). Each mid-plane segment contains its own H.110 and PICMG 2.16 bus, so since each 6511RC connects to one mid-...

  • Page 21: Matrix Switch Functionality

    Model 6511RC User Manual 1 • Introduction The Model 6511 communicates with the other blades installed and operating in the same segment over the H.110 TDM and PICMG 2.16 packet busses residing in the chassis mid-plane. Matrix Switch functionality The Model 6511 provides the following functionality: •...

  • Page 22: Tdm Bus Architecture

    1 • Introduction Model 6511RC User Manual TDM bus architecture The Matrix Switch provides an interface to the H.110 bus within the ForeFront chassis.The total capacity of the H.110 bus is 4096 half-duplex DS0 channels, the equivalent of 64 E1 lines (see figure 9).

  • Page 23: Matrix Switch Tdm Capacity

    Model 6511RC User Manual 1 • Introduction Figure 10 highlights the multiplexing structure of the STM-1 link by ommitting the intermediate steps in the SDH mapping sequence Figure 10. E1-to-STM-1 multiplexing structure Matrix Switch TDM capacity The Matrix Switch provides the means for you to map any DS0 on the H.110 TDM bus to any DS0 on the STM-1 trunk and vice-versa.

  • Page 24: Management

    1 • Introduction Model 6511RC User Manual Management Management Services By providing a rich set of industry-standard management services accessible by a full menu of physical inter- faces, the Model 6511RC offers an extensive selection of management options. The Matrix Switch provides the following management services: •...

  • Page 25: Matrix Switch Interfaces

    Model 6511RC User Manual 1 • Introduction The PICMG 2.16 packet-switched bus (PSB). In order to manage the Matrix Switch in-band via the PICMG 2.16 PSB, an external management workstation connects to the ForeFront chassis via another ForeFront blade with management routing capability, such as the Model 6801RC EdgeRoute Network Access Server or model 3096RC TDM Digital Access Concentrator, operating on the same bus.

  • Page 26: Rs-232 Config Port

    1 • Introduction Model 6511RC User Manual RS-232 Config port The RS-232 Config port provides access to the CLI management service. You will use the Config port to per- form initial configuration of the Model 6511RC. The RS-232 port supports: •...

  • Page 27: Temperature

    Model 6511RC User Manual 1 • Introduction Temperature Operating range: 32–104°F (0–40°C) Altitude Maximum operating altitude: 15,000 feet (4,752 meters) Humidity 5 to 95% relative humidity (RH), non-condensing Physical dimensions • 1.75 inches (4.44 cm) height, standard 19-inch (48.26 cm) width, 12-inch (30.48 cm) depth •...
  • Page 28 1 • Introduction Model 6511RC User Manual Table 3. Front-panel LED indicators (Continued) Color Status Meaning TEST MODE Green On solid One or more Ethernet ports or the STM-1 port is in test mode. Flashing One or more Ethernet ports or the STM-1 port is in test mode and errors have been received.

  • Page 29: Approvals

    Model 6511RC User Manual 1 • Introduction Approvals The Model 6511RC Matrix Switch has achieved the following approvals and certifications: • Safety UL 60950 Industry Canada CSA C22.2 No. 60950 • RTTE Directive (CE Mark) EMC Directive 89/336/EEC Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC (EN 60950)
  • Page 30 1 • Introduction Model 6511RC User Manual Approvals...

  • Page 31: Hardware Installation

    Chapter 2 Hardware installation Chapter contents Introduction ................................32 Unpacking the Model 6511RC Matrix Switch ......................32 Verifying that the ForeFront chassis is properly installed ..................32 Verfying correct electrical grounding .......................33 Verifying correct cover plate installation ......................33 Matrix Switch hardware installation ........................34 Installing the network cables..........................35 Connecting the front-panel Ethernet LAN port...

  • Page 32: Introduction

    2 • Hardware installation Model 6511RC User Manual Introduction This chapter contains the following procedures for installing the Model 6511RC Matrix Switch: Note Before installing the Matrix Switch, you will need to obtain the line type and encoding of the STM-1 link from your local telephone com- pany (Telco).

  • Page 33: Verfying Correct Electrical Grounding

    Model 6511RC User Manual 2 • Hardware installation Verfying correct electrical grounding Do the following to verify correct electrical grounding: Improper chassis grounding may impair the operation of the STM-1 electrical interface, thereby causing data transmission errors on the STM-1 link.

  • Page 34: Matrix Switch Hardware Installation

    2 • Hardware installation Model 6511RC User Manual Note Missing cover plates can be replaced by calling Patton Sales at +1 (301) 975-1000. The Sales Department is available Monday through Friday, from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. EST (8:00 to 17:00 UTC-5).

  • Page 35: Installing The Network Cables

    Model 6511RC User Manual 2 • Hardware installation 6. Insert the front blade into the front chassis slot corresponding to the slot in which you installed the rear blade. Verify that the release buttons in the handles click up to indicate that the board is fully seated and locked into place.

  • Page 36: Connecting The Front-Panel Ethernet Lan Port

    2 • Hardware installation Model 6511RC User Manual Connecting the front-panel Ethernet LAN port The Matrix Switch includes a 10/100Base-T transceiver, accessible via a physical interface on the front panel of the front blade for connection to an Ethernet LAN. The Ethernet interface complies with IEEE 802.3 and is pre- sented on a 6-pin RJ-45 female receptacle.

  • Page 37: Connecting The Front-Panel Eia-561 Rs-232 Configuration Port (Dce Configured)

    Model 6511RC User Manual 2 • Hardware installation Connecting the front-panel EIA-561 RS-232 configuration port (DCE configured) Install the supplied RJ-45-to-RJ-45 cable with the DB9-RJ45 adapter between the Matrix Switch RS-232 port (see figure 13 on page 35) and an open serial port on your computer. If you need to assemble your own cable,...

  • Page 38: Connecting The Stm-1 Electrical Interface To Coaxial Network Cables

    2 • Hardware installation Model 6511RC User Manual Figure 18. Fiber-optic SC cable connectors Do the following to connect the dual singlemode fiber-optic cable (see figure 18) to the STM-1 SC connectors: 1. Remove the protective cap from the fiber optic cable connectors.

  • Page 39: Connecting The Rear-Panel Ethernet Wan/Management Ports

    Model 6511RC User Manual 2 • Hardware installation Figure 19. BNC coaxial cable connectors Do the following to connect the dual 75-ohm coaxial cable (see figure 19) to the STM-1 BNC connectors: 1. Attach the transmit connector of the coaxial cable to the TX connector on the rear blade (see figure 14 page 35).

  • Page 40: Connecting The 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet Ports To A Router, Hub Or Switch

    2 • Hardware installation Model 6511RC User Manual Connecting the 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet ports to a router, hub or switch The 10/100/100Base-T Ethernet ports may be connected to a WAN router, or to an Ethernet hub or switch. To connect the router, hub or switch to the Matrix Switch, you must use a straight-through CAT-5 RJ-45...

  • Page 41: Configuring The Matrix Switch For Operation

    Chapter 3 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Chapter contents Introduction ................................42 Configuration prerequisites ...........................42 Initial configuration through the RS-232 control port...................43 Connecting the DB9-RJ45 adapter with the included cable ................43 Setting up the HyperTerminal (or similar program) session ................44 Using a browser to complete Model 6511RC configuration ..................47 Displaying the Matrix Switch 6511RC web administration pages...

  • Page 42: Introduction

    3 • Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Model 6511RC User Manual Introduction This chapter contains the following procedures that describe configuring the Model 6511RC Matrix Switch for operation: • “Configuration prerequisites”—lists the items you need to have on hand before configuring the Matrix Switch.

  • Page 43: Initial Configuration Through The Rs-232 Control Port

    Model 6511RC User Manual 3 • Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Which E1 mapping path will be used within the STM-1 link, either AU3 or AU4. Section Trace Message Length The value of the JO byte for Section Trace Messages...

  • Page 44: Setting Up The Hyperterminal (Or Similar Program) Session

    3 • Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Model 6511RC User Manual Setting up the HyperTerminal (or similar program) session Do the following: 1. At your PC, find the file HYPERTRM.EXE. Open a HyperTerminal session by double-clicking on the file name.
  • Page 45 Model 6511RC User Manual 3 • Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation 6. Configure your COM port settings as shown in figure 23, then click Figure 23. COM1 Properties window 7. Click on the menu, then select Properties. File 8. Configure the settings for Function, arrow and ctrl keys act as to Terminal keys as shown in...
  • Page 46 3 • Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Model 6511RC User Manual 9. Connect the male end of the 6511RC Matrix Switch’s power cables to the power outlets. 10. Boot up information will display on your HyperTerminal connection window, eventually followed by a...

  • Page 47: Using A Browser To Complete Model 6511Rc Configuration

    Model 6511RC User Manual 3 • Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation 19. Press the left-arrow cursor key until the TOP LEVEL MANAGEMENT window displays. 20. Select for Home, then press <Enter> 21. Under the Current Status page, type (store Config(1)) to save the changes you have just made to the con- figuration.
  • Page 48 3 • Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Model 6511RC User Manual 5. The 3069RC Configuration Menu home page will appear (see figure 27). Figure 27. 6511RC Configuration Menu home page Using a browser to complete Model 6511RC configuration...

  • Page 49: Home

    Model 6511RC User Manual 3 • Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Home page overview HOME Configuration Menu Configuration/Informa- window is divided into two panes: the pane and the tion pane (see figure 28). The Configuration Menu contains the links to the various Model 6511RC sub-...
  • Page 50 3 • Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Model 6511RC User Manual Figure 29. Operator Actions buttons Home From the page, the following actions can be performed: • Record Current Configuration—clicking on this button (see figure 29) saves the current configuration from volatile DRAM memory to FLASH memory.

  • Page 51: Configuring The Default Gateway

    Model 6511RC User Manual 3 • Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Configuring the default gateway The default gateway IP address, if defined, is used solely for managing the 6511RC remotely via the Ethernet port. The 6511RC does not transmit or receive user data nor any other traffic via the default gateway IP address or the Ethernet port.

  • Page 52: Configuring The System Clocking Parameters

    3 • Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Model 6511RC User Manual 3. The Defined Routes table (see figure 32) will contain exactly one route, displayed in the first row of the table. The 6511RC created this route automatically when you defined the Ethernet IP address during Ini- tial Configuration, earlier in this chapter.

  • Page 53: Module Clocking Source And Fallback

    Model 6511RC User Manual 3 • Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation ence. Slaves will not drive any clock reference. Most often the 6511RC will be defined as the master(1), while most other modules in the chassis will be defined as slave(3).

  • Page 54: Example 2

    3 • Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Model 6511RC User Manual Example 2. For this example, another Matrix Switch is the chassis is the clocking master, providing the system clock for the chassis, and your 6511RC is a slave. Your 6511RC will derive its timing from the H.110 bus sys-...

  • Page 55: Accessing The Sdh Circuit Parameters

    Model 6511RC User Manual 3 • Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Accessing the SDH circuit parameters To access the SDH circuit parameters: 1. On the 6511RC Configuration Menu (see figure 27 on page 48), click the SDH hyperlink to display the...

  • Page 56: Configuring The Sdh Physical Interface Type

    3 • Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Model 6511RC User Manual Configuring the SDH physical interface type Do the following to define the physical interface type providing the STM-1 link: 1. In the SDH Physical Configuration section (see figure 38), select from the Physical Interface drop-down menu the value that corresponds to the physical cabling attached to your STM-1 interface ports.

  • Page 57: Configuring The Sdh Path Trace Parameters

    Model 6511RC User Manual 3 • Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation ter applies. When the section trace message length is defined to be one byte, the Matrix Switch will ignore the value of Section Trace. 5. For Section Trace Msg Len, from the drop-down menu, select the value used by the SDH network your Matrix Switch is connected to: either 1, 16, or 64-byte trace messages.

  • Page 58: Configuring Ds0 Idle Codes

    3 • Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Model 6511RC User Manual 2. Because path trace is enabled in your connected SDH network, in the SDH trace parameters table (see figure 40 on page 57), for Path-1 Trace Monitor, select pathTraceEnable(1) from the drop-down menu.

  • Page 59: Accessing The Idle Code Configuration

    Model 6511RC User Manual 3 • Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Accessing the idle code configuration Do the following to access the Matrix Switch’s idle code configuration: 1. On the 6511RC Configuration Menu (see figure 27 on page 48), click the E1 Link hyperlink to display the...

  • Page 60: Defining The Ds0 Idle Code Configuration

    3 • Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Model 6511RC User Manual 3. To access the DS0 Idle Code Configuration page for a selected E1, scroll right to view the DS0 configura- tion column, then click the blue diamond icon to display the SDH DS0 Idle Code Detail page (see figure 43).
  • Page 61 Model 6511RC User Manual 3 • Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation The mapping path you select will determine which parameter fields the 6511RC will display on the DS0 Map- ping Overview page. You have already selected an SDH mapping type, but you may wish to double-check this value before mapping any DS0s, by doing the following: 1.

  • Page 62: Defining Ds0 Mappings

    3 • Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Model 6511RC User Manual 3. Scroll down to the SDH mapping parameter and select the appropriate mapping path from the drop-down menu. Select au3Mapper(0) or au4Mapper(1). To multiplex seven TUG-2s into an AU-3, select au3Mapper(0) (the factory default) from the drop-down menu.
  • Page 63 Model 6511RC User Manual 3 • Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation The Matrix Switch offers two formats for defining DS0 mappings: • E1 port format—You will identify the 63 E1 signal streams within the STM-1 link using E1 port numbers 1-63.

  • Page 64: Defining Ds0 Mappings Using E1 Port Format

    3 • Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Model 6511RC User Manual Figure 47. DS0 Mapping Overview page Defining DS0 mappings using E1 port format For those with little to moderate experience in working with SDH network architecture, E1 format will most likely the simplest and most straightforward method for defining DS0 mappings.

  • Page 65: Examples For Configuring Ds0 Mappings

    Model 6511RC User Manual 3 • Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation The following notation should be used for assigning timeslots: – dash: (-), e.g., 1 – 4 – comma: (,), e.g., 1,4,9 – combo: 1-2,3,6-7 At this point you have defined the SDH channel composed of a selected E1 signal stream and a set of timeslots within that E1.
  • Page 66 3 • Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Model 6511RC User Manual Example 1 Map E1 Port 1 received, timeslots 1-32 to H.110 Port 1 timeslots 1-32. Map E1 Port 1 transmitted, timeslots 1-32 from H.110 Port 1 timeslots 33-64.
  • Page 67 Model 6511RC User Manual 3 • Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Example 2 Map E1 Port 2 received, timeslots 1-32 to H.110 Port 1 timeslots 65-96. Map E1 Port 2 transmitted, timeslots 1-32 from H.110 Port 1 timeslots 97-128.
  • Page 68 3 • Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Model 6511RC User Manual Example 3 Map E1 Port 7 received, timeslots 1-32 to H.110 Port 4 timeslots 1-32. Map E1 Port 7 transmitted, timeslots 1-32 from H.110 Port 4 timeslots 33-64.

  • Page 69: Defining Ds0 Mappings Using Tu Format

    Model 6511RC User Manual 3 • Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Defining DS0 mappings using TU format Experienced SDH engineers with a solid understanding of STM-1 architecture will most likely prefer to use TU format to define DS0 mappings. To define a DS0 mapping using TU format, do the following: 1.
  • Page 70 3 • Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Model 6511RC User Manual Figure 55. E1 port numbers located within the STM-1 frame structure 5. The first three parameters in the Define a Mapping section (see figure 54 on page 69) specify an E1 signal stream within the STM-1 link.
  • Page 71 Model 6511RC User Manual 3 • Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation – tug2-6(6) – tug2-7(7) 7. Each TUG-2 contains three TU-12s (which in turn contain one E1 each). To define the value of the TU- 12 parameter, select one of the following values from the drop-down menu: –...

  • Page 72: Examples For Configuring Ds0 Mappings

    3 • Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Model 6511RC User Manual Examples for configuring DS0 mappings. Three examples are provided: • Example 1—For the E1 located in TUG-3 or AU-3 number 1, TUG-2 number 1, TU-12 number 1 (Matrix Switch E1 port number 1): map all 32 timeslots of the received E1 signal to H.110 port 1 timeslots 1-32...
  • Page 73 Model 6511RC User Manual 3 • Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Example 2 Map TUG-3 or AU-3 no. 2, TUG-2 no. 1, TU-12 no. 1 received, timeslots 1-32 to H.110 Port 1 timeslots 65-96. Map TUG-3 or AU-3 no. 1, TUG-2 no. 1, TU-12 no. 1 transmitted, timeslots 1-32 from H.110 Port 1 timeslots 97-128.

  • Page 74: Saving Your Configuration

    3 • Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Model 6511RC User Manual 9. Click the button. Define 10. Verify your new mapping appears in the Defined Mappings table. 11. Examine the new mapping to ensure it was entered and recorded correctly.

  • Page 75: Backing Up Your Configuration Parameters

    Model 6511RC User Manual 3 • Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Backing up your configuration parameters The 6511RC Matrix Switch provides Import/Export functions that enable you to back up (export) and restore (import) your Matrix Switch’s configuration parameters against possible failure. Should your Matrix Switch ever need replacing, a previously saved copy of your (exported) configuration file can quickly be loaded (imported) into a replacement Matrix Switch.

  • Page 76: Backing Up The Configuration Store In Flash Memory

    3 • Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Model 6511RC User Manual Backing up the configuration store in flash memory To make a back-up copy of the configuration file currently stored in your Matrix Switch’s flash memory: 1. On the Import/Export page (see figure 57 on page 75) click the Export Flash...

  • Page 77: Completing The Installation

    Model 6511RC User Manual 3 • Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation 2. To save the displayed data as a text file, use your browser’s Save function (see figure 59). Using Netscape or Internet Explorer, for example, do the following: –...
  • Page 78 3 • Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Model 6511RC User Manual 5. Verify that the green WAN LED is illuminated, indicating that the Model 6511RCSTM-1 port is acti- vated, is synchronized with the SDH network, and operating normally. Note...

  • Page 79: Operation And Shutdown

    Chapter 4 Operation and shutdown Chapter contents Introduction ................................80 Activating the Model 6511RC..........................80 De-activating the Model 6511RC .........................80...

  • Page 80: Introduction

    4 • Operation and shutdown Model 6511RC User Manual Introduction This chapter describes how to start up and power down the Model 6511RC. Activating the Model 6511RC The Model 6511RC is activated by completing the procedures in chapter 2, “Hardware installation”...

  • Page 81: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and maintenance Chapter contents Introduction ................................82 Troubleshooting during initial deployment ......................82 General fault analysis.............................83 Matrix Switch test tools ............................86 Loopback test modes for the STM-1 port .......................86 Facility Loop [sonetFacilityLoop(1)] ......................87 Terminal loop [sonetTerminalLoop(2)] ....................88 Other Loop [sonetOtherLoop(3)] ......................90 SDH section trace and path trace ........................90...

  • Page 82: Introduction

    5 • Troubleshooting and maintenance Model 6511RC User Manual Introduction This chapter provides guidance to assist you when performing troubleshooting and fault analysis as a Matrix Switch operator. Should you require more information or technical assistance, refer to chapter 6, “Contacting...

  • Page 83: General Fault Analysis

    Model 6511RC User Manual 5 • Troubleshooting and maintenance Table 5. Symptoms (Continued) Problem Corrective Action SYSTEM LED (green) is The Model 6511RC is not functioning properly. not flashing As soon as possible, force a module power cycle as follows:...
  • Page 84 5 • Troubleshooting and maintenance Model 6511RC User Manual Table 6. LED status indications and recommended actions (Continued) Location Color Status Meaning CPU FAIL Front On solid CPU is unable to load the software from FLASH to RAM for operation.
  • Page 85 Model 6511RC User Manual 5 • Troubleshooting and maintenance Table 6. LED status indications and recommended actions (Continued) Location Color Status Meaning CLK ERROR Front Yellow On solid Primary Reference clocking source has been lost and the 6511RC is •...

  • Page 86: Matrix Switch Test Tools

    5 • Troubleshooting and maintenance Model 6511RC User Manual Table 6. LED status indications and recommended actions (Continued) Location Color Status Meaning There is NO Ethernet frame activity on either of the 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports. No action recommended READY Front Blue Indicates module is ready for removal from cPCI chassis.

  • Page 87: Facility Loop [Sonetfacilityloop(1)]

    Model 6511RC User Manual 5 • Troubleshooting and maintenance To understand how these test modes work, you must first understand the basic architecture of the Model 6511RC’s TDM mapping functions. The TDM mapping function provides the connection between the STM-1 port and the H.110 bus. Within the TDM mapper (see...

  • Page 88: Terminal Loop [Sonetterminalloop(2)]

    5 • Troubleshooting and maintenance Model 6511RC User Manual 2. At the top of the SDH Overview page, click the Configuration hyperlink to display the SDH Configuration page (see figure 62). Figure 62. SDH Configuration page with sonetFacilityLoop(1) selected 3. Scroll down to the Loopback parameter in the SDH Interface Configuration table.
  • Page 89 Model 6511RC User Manual 5 • Troubleshooting and maintenance connections. The data passes through the H.110 framer, then traverses the SDH framer where it loops back, passing through the H.110 framer again. The data leaves the Matrix switch through its mid-plane connections and returns via the H.110 bus to the sending SDH terminals (other ForeFront modules).

  • Page 90: Other Loop [Sonetotherloop(3)]

    5 • Troubleshooting and maintenance Model 6511RC User Manual Other Loop [sonetOtherLoop(3)] The other loop [sonetOtherLoop(3)] operates much like the facility loop, however the data enters the H.110 framer where it makes a U-turn. The Other Loop test mode (See...

  • Page 91: Sections And Paths

    Model 6511RC User Manual 5 • Troubleshooting and maintenance Sections and paths Between a pair of SDH multiplexers, an SDH circuit may comprise multiple cable segments connected by intermediate devices such as signal repeaters and add-drop multiplexers (see figure 66). A cable segment with a regenerator at one or both endpoints is called a section.

  • Page 92: Path Trace

    5 • Troubleshooting and maintenance Model 6511RC User Manual Figure 67. Section Trace parameters on the SDH Configuration page 3. For Section Trace Monitor, select sectionTraceEnable(1) from the drop-down menu. 4. For the Section Trace message string, enter the alphanumeric string your connected SDH network uses for the Section Trace Message String in the SDH frame.

  • Page 93: Number Of Paths Per Frame

    Model 6511RC User Manual 5 • Troubleshooting and maintenance • 64-byte Trace Message Length use the section trace string for section trace messaging, and ignore the — contents of J1. The value of section trace string may be any alphanumeric text string up to 64 characters long.

  • Page 94: Periodic Maintenance

    5 • Troubleshooting and maintenance Model 6511RC User Manual Note Path-1 trace message is used for 16-byte and 64-byte path-1 trace messages. For 1-byte and 64-byte trace messages, the J1 byte is used and the value of path-1trace message is ignored.
  • Page 95 Model 6511RC User Manual 5 • Troubleshooting and maintenance Note The parameters that will be exported are the power-up settings as they are stored in flash memory and may not be the current operating parameters. To ensure that you export the most current parameters, go to HOME, then under Operator Actions, click on the Record Current Configuration button.
  • Page 96 5 • Troubleshooting and maintenance Model 6511RC User Manual 3. To make a back-up copy of the configuration file currently stored in your Matrix Switch’s flash memory: – On the Import/Export page (figure 69 on page 95) click the Export Flash... hyperlink. The Matrix Switch will get the configuration file currently stored in your Matrix Switch’s flash memory and display...

  • Page 97: Removing The Defective Model 6511Rc

    Model 6511RC User Manual 5 • Troubleshooting and maintenance – To save the displayed data as a text file, use your browser’s Save function (see figure 71). Using Netscape or Internet Explorer, for example. • Click the File menu. • Click Save As. A dialog box will appear. Use the dialog to save the data displayed on your browser (your Matrix Switch configuration parameters) to a text file.

  • Page 98: Installing The Replacement Model 6511Rc

    5 • Troubleshooting and maintenance Model 6511RC User Manual Note Be sure to wear an anti-static strap to prevent electrostatic damage to the module. 3. Simultaneously press both red buttons on the front-panel handles of the 6511RC to unlock the handles and prepare the module for removal.

  • Page 99: Completing The Installation

    Model 6511RC User Manual 5 • Troubleshooting and maintenance Upon successfully importing the file, the Model 6511RC will display Configuration Load Complete, indi- cating that the new operating parameters have been loaded into flash memory. 4. On the Configuration Menu, click the HOME hyperlink, then click the Hard Reset button under Opera- tor Actions.
  • Page 100 5 • Troubleshooting and maintenance Model 6511RC User Manual Maintenance...

  • Page 101: Contacting Patton For Assistance

    Chapter 6 Contacting Patton for assistance Chapter contents Introduction ................................102 Contact information............................102 Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs)..............102 Warranty coverage ............................102 Out-of-warranty service ...........................102 Returns for credit ............................102 Return for credit policy ...........................103 RMA numbers ..............................103 Shipping instructions ..........................103...

  • Page 102: Introduction

    6 • Contacting Patton for assistance Model 6511RC User Manual Introduction This chapter contains the following information: • “Contact information”—describes how to contact PATTON technical support for assistance. • “Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs)”—contains information about the RAS warranty and obtaining a return merchandise authorization (RMA).

  • Page 103: Return For Credit Policy

    Model 6511RC User Manual 6 • Contacting Patton for assistance Return for credit policy • Less than 30 days: No Charge. Your credit will be issued upon receipt and inspection of the equipment. • 30 to 120 days: We will add a 20% restocking charge (crediting your account with 80% of the purchase price).
  • Page 104 6 • Contacting Patton for assistance Model 6511RC User Manual Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs)

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