Patton electronics 2616RC Administrator's Reference Manual

Patton electronics 2616RC Administrator's Reference Manual

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Model 2616RC
T1/E1 TDM Digital Access Concentrator (T-DAC)
Model 3096RC
G.SHDSL TDM Digital Access Concentrator (T-DAC)
Model 3196RC
iDSL TDM T-DAC
Administrator's Reference Guide
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Document Number: 11011U3-001 Rev. E
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  • Page 1 Model 2616RC T1/E1 TDM Digital Access Concentrator (T-DAC) Model 3096RC G.SHDSL TDM Digital Access Concentrator (T-DAC) Model 3196RC iDSL TDM T-DAC Administrator’s Reference Guide Sales Office: +1 (301) 975-1000 Technical Support: +1 (301) 975-1007 E-mail: support@patton.com WWW: www.patton.com Document Number: 11011U3-001 Rev. E...
  • 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 Statement Copyright © 2003–2009, Patton Electronics Company. All rights reserved. Notices The information contained in this document is not designed or intended for use as critical components in human life-support systems, equipment used in hazardous environments, or nuclear control systems.
  • Page 3 Summary Table of Contents Introduction ..............................33 2 Home................................36 Import/Export ............................... 44 Alarms ................................48 Mapping..............................56 System Clocking............................75 7 Ethernet................................. 84 Frame Relay..............................91 G.SHDSL (Model 3096RC) ........................101 iDSL (Model 3196RC) ..........................131 In-band management ..........................149 IP (IP, TCP, UDP, &...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About this guide ..............................30 Audience................................30 Structure................................30 Precautions ................................31 Conventions used in this document........................31 General conventions ............................31 Mouse conventions ............................32 Introduction ..............................33 Introduction ................................34 Logging into the HTTP/HTML Web Management windows................34 HTTP/HTML and SNMP Object Format ......................35 Saving HTTP/HTML Object Changes .........................35...
  • Page 5 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide Alarm Severity Configuration .........................54 Mapping..............................56 Introduction ................................58 DS0 Mapping Overview main window........................59 DS0 mapping and in-band management .......................60 Non-blocking system constraints with in-band management .................60 System design considerations and guidelines......................60 DS0 Fallback Configuration window ........................61...
  • Page 6 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide Type A ................................73 Port A ................................73 Slots A ................................73 Type B ................................73 Port B ................................73 Slots B ................................73 DS0 Connection ID (DAX Connection ID) window ....................73 Viewing the DS0 Connection ID window ......................73...
  • Page 7 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide Carrier Sense Errors (dot3StatsCarrierSenseErrors) ..................88 Received Frames Too Long (dot3StatsFrameTooLongs) .................88 Other Received Errors (dot3StatsInternalMacReceiveErrors) ................88 Chip Set ID (dot3StatsEtherChipSet) ......................88 Ethernet Configuration window ..........................88 State (boxEtherAState) ............................88 Primary IP settings ............................89 PrimaryIpAddress (boxEtherAPrimaryIpAddress) ..................89...
  • Page 8 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide Monitored Events (N393)(frDlcmiMonitoredEvents) ..................98 MultiCast Service (frDlcmiMulticast) ......................98 Max Virtual Circuits (frDlcmiMaxSupportedVCs) ..................98 LMI Interface (frDlcmiInterface) ........................98 Bidirectional Polling (frDlcmiPollingBiDir) ....................98 Polling Verification (T392)(frDlcmiPollingVerification) ................98 DLCI window ...............................98 DLCI (frCircuitDlci) ............................99 Interface # (FrameIPInterfaceNum) ........................99...
  • Page 9 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide CO Configuration table ..........................121 CPE Configuration table ..........................123 Additional CPE parameters ...........................124 Hardware Loop Status Parameters .........................125 Saving your work ............................126 Hard Reset This Port button .........................126 G.SHDSL Port History of Near-End Performance window ................127...
  • Page 10 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide Error Statistics table ............................147 iDSL Alarm Thresholds Per 15 Minute Interval ....................148 In-band management ..........................149 Overview ................................151 Introduction ................................151 When to use in-band management ........................152 In-Band Management Overview window ......................153 Defining a T1/E1 Management Channel ......................154...
  • Page 11 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide Rx TimeSlot (sysMgmtSlotRx) ........................177 HDLC Statistics ............................177 LINK Resets (sysMgmtResets) ........................177 Transmit Octets (sysMgmtTxOctets) ......................177 Transmit Frames (sysMgmtTxMessageEnds) ..................177 Receive Octets (sysMgmtRxOctets) ......................177 Receive Frames (sysMgmtRxMessageEnds) .....................178 Receive Frames Too Long (sysMgmtRxPacketTooLong) ................178...
  • Page 12 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide Saving your work ............................188 IP Addressing Overview window .........................189 IP Address Details window ...........................189 Entry Interface Index (ipAdEntIfIndex) ....................189 Entry Subnet Mask (ipAdEntNetMask) ....................189 Entry Broadcast Address (ipAdEntBcastAddr) ..................189 Entry Reassembly Maximum Size (ipAdEntReasmMaxSize) ..............190...
  • Page 13 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide Interface (ipNetToMediaIfIndex) ......................196 Net Address (ipNetToMediaNetAddress) ....................197 Physical (ipNetToMediaPhysAddress) .....................197 Type (ipNetToMediaType) ........................197 Define a New Address Correlation ........................197 TCP Overview window ............................198 Details… hyperlink ............................199 TCP Parameters ............................199 Retransmit-Timeout Algorithm (tcpRtoAlgorithm) ................199...
  • Page 14 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide w/Errors (icmpInErrors, icmpOutErrors) ....................204 Destinations Unreachable (IcmpInDestUnreachs, IcmpOutDestUnreachs) ..........204 Times Exceeded (icmpInTimeExcds, icmpOutTimeExcds) ..............205 Parameter Problems (icmpInParmProbs, icmpOutParmProbs) ...............205 Source Quenchs (icmpInSrcQuenchs, icmpOutSrcQuenchs) ..............205 Redirects (icmpInRedirects, icmpOutRedirects) ..................205 Echos (icmpInEchos, icmpOutEchos) .....................205 Echo Replys (icmpInEchoReps, icmpOutEchoReps) ................205...
  • Page 15 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide T1/E1 port and DS0 selection ..........................218 PPP window ................................220 PPP ID (pppIndex) ............................220 User (pppAuthenticationUsername) ......................220 State (pppActState) ............................220 IP Address (pppServiceIpAddress) .........................221 IP Mask (pppServiceIpMask) ........................221 Hyperlinks ..............................221 Default details ............................221 Modify default ............................221...
  • Page 16 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide Tx Underruns (framerelTxUnderrun) .....................226 LINK Resets (framerelResets) ........................226 Link Configuration ............................226 PPP Protocol (pppDesiredFunction) .......................226 Authentication Technique (pppAuthenticationTechnique) ..............226 Authentication Side (pppAuthenticationSide) ..................227 Authentication username (pppAuthenticationUsername) ................227 Authentication password (pppAuthenticationPassword) ................227 MRU (pppInitialMRU) ..........................227...
  • Page 17 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide Authentication Technique (pppAuthenticationTechnique) ..............231 Authentication Side (pppAuthenticationSide) ..................232 Authentication Username (pppAuthenticationUsername) ...............232 Authentication Password (pppAuthenticationPassword) ................232 Security level (pppAccessLevel) ........................232 MRU (pppInitialMRU) ..........................232 IP Address (pppServiceIpAddress) ......................232 IP Mask (pppServiceIpMask) ........................232 IP Compression (pppIpCompression) .....................232...
  • Page 18 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide No Such Names (snmpInNoSuchNames) ..................242 Bad Values (snmpInBadValues) ......................243 Error Status “Read Only” (snmpInReadOnlys) .................243 Generated Errors (snmpInGenErrs) ....................243 Get/Get Next Variables (snmpInTotalReqVars) ................243 Set Variables (snmpInTotalSetVars) ....................243 Get Requests (snmpInGetRequests) ....................243 Get Next Requests (snmpInGetNexts) ....................243...
  • Page 19 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide General Information (boxManufactureGeneralInfo) ................258 CPLD Revision (boxCPLrevision) ......................258 Message Block Statistics ..........................258 Total (boxMsgBlksConfigured) .......................258 Free (boxMsgBlksFree) ..........................258 Total Time Waited (boxCountMsgBlkTaskWait) ...................259 Total Times Unavailable (boxCountMsgBlkUnavailable) ................259 Operating System Heap Memory Statistics ....................259...
  • Page 20 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide User Password (boxSnmpMonitorPassword) ...................264 User Password Verification (boxSnmpVerifyPassword) ................265 System History Overview window ........................265 T1/E1 port information table ........................266 DSL Port Information table ..........................267 G.SHDSL port information table ......................267 iDSL port information table ........................267...
  • Page 21 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide Daemons ..............................280 SysLog Daemon IP Address(syslogDaemonIP) ..................281 SNMP Trap Daemon IP Address (syslogTrapIP) ..................281 Priority .................................281 Min Priority for SysLog Daemon (syslogDaemonPriority) ..............281 Min Priority for Console RS-232 (syslogConsolePriority) ...............281 Min Priority for Flash Storage (syslogFlashPriority) ................282...
  • Page 22 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide Time Elapsed (dsx1TimeElapsed) .........................295 Valid Intervals (dsx1ValidIntervals) .......................296 Receiver Quality ............................296 WAN Circuit Configuration—Modify........................296 Line Interface Settings ...........................297 Circuit ID (dsx1CircuitIdentifier) ......................297 Line Type (dsx1LineType) ........................297 Line Coding (dsx1LineCoding) .......................297 Receive Equalizer (linkRxEqualizer) ......................298...
  • Page 23 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide Near End Line Statistics—Totals.........................305 Errored Seconds (dsx1TotalESs) ........................305 Severely Errored Seconds (dsx1TotalSESs) ....................305 Severely Errored Frame Seconds (dsx1TotalSEFSs) ..................305 Unavailable Seconds (dsx1TotalUASs) ......................305 Controlled Slip Seconds (dsx1TotalCSSs) .....................305 Path Code Violations (dsx1TotalPCVs) ......................305...
  • Page 24 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 21 About................................311 Introduction ................................312 Patton Electronics Company contact information ....................312 22 License................................. 313 Introduction ................................314 End User License Agreement ..........................314 1. Definitions: ...............................314 2. Title: .................................314 3. Term: ................................314 4. Grant of License: ............................315...
  • Page 25 HOME window for Model 2616RC ........
  • Page 26 In-Band Management Overview window (Model 2616RC shown) ....... . 153...
  • Page 27 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide Define an H.110 Management Channel ........... . . 166 100 Defined In-Band Management Channels .
  • Page 28 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 150 Alarm Card Information window ............273 151 Critical Chassis Alarm .
  • Page 29 List of Tables Text conventions ............... 31 Mouse conventions .
  • Page 30: About This Guide

    About this guide This guide describes configuring a Patton Electronics Model 2616RC T1/E1 Time Division Multiplexed (TDM) Digital Access Concentrator (T-DAC), Model 3096RC G.SHDSL TDM T-DAC, or Model 3196 iDSL TDM T-DAC. This section describes the following: • Who should use this guide (see “Audience”) •...
  • Page 31: Precautions

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide About this guide • Chapter 13 (on page 207) describes using the Filter IP window • Chapter 14 (on page 215) discusses in-band management using PPP • Chapter 15 (on page 234) describes using the RIP Version 2 window •...
  • Page 32: Mouse Conventions

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide About this guide Mouse conventions Table 2 lists conventions this guide uses to describe mouse actions: Table 2. Mouse conventions Convention Meaning Left mouse button This button refers to the primary or leftmost mouse button (unless you have changed the default configuration).
  • Page 33: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter contents Introduction ................................34 Logging into the HTTP/HTML Web Management windows................34 HTTP/HTML and SNMP Object Format ......................35 Saving HTTP/HTML Object Changes .........................35...
  • Page 34: Introduction

    1 • Introduction Introduction You can manage the Model 2616RC T1/E1 Time Division Multiplexed (TDM) Digital Access Concentrator (T-DAC), Model 3096RC G.SHDSL TDM T-DAC, or Model 3196RC iDSL TDM T-DAC by using its internal HTTP/HTML Web Management windows. However, to access the HTTP/HTML windows, you must first define:...
  • Page 35: Http/Html And Snmp Object Format

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 1 • Introduction HTTP/HTML and SNMP Object Format In this document, we shall describe the variables found on each of the internal HTTP/HTML windows. This description will include brief definitions of the Patton Enterprise MIB or SNMP MIB II object identifiers wherever applicable.
  • Page 36: Home

    Chapter 2 Home Chapter contents Introduction ................................37 Product information box ............................40 Operating status variables ............................41 Number of T1/E1 Ports (boxEgressCount) .....................41 % CPU Idle (boxIdleTime) ..........................41 Running Since Last Boot (sysUpTime) ......................41 Chassis Address (cPCIShelfAddr) ........................41 Slot Address (cPCISlotID) ..........................41 Current Card State (alarmBoxState) ........................42 Total Card Alarms (alarmTotal)
  • Page 37: Introduction

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 2 • Home Introduction The T-DAC Web Management HOME window for the Model 2616RC (see figure 3), Model 3096RC (see figure 4 on page 38), or Model 3196RC (see figure 5 on page 38) is the first management window that you see after logging into the T-DAC.
  • Page 38: Home Window For Model 3096Rc

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 2 • Home Figure 4. HOME window for Model 3096RC Figure 5. HOME window for Model 3196RC Introduction...
  • Page 39 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 2 • Home The HOME window consists of sections that enable you to: • View general product information about the T-DAC, such as the current software version (see section “Product information box”...
  • Page 40: Product Information Box

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 2 • Home Configuration Menu pane Configuration/information pane Figure 6. HOME window panes (Model 3096RC version shown) Model 3096RC TDM Digital Access Concentrator Product Name Software Revision 1.5.6 Dec 16 2004 10:30:49...
  • Page 41: Operating Status Variables

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 2 • Home – X denotes a major release involving an extensive system revision. – Y indicates a revision within Release X adding one or more new features. – Z denotes a revision within Release X.Y correcting problems that were found in the previous release.
  • Page 42: Current Card State (Alarmboxstate)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 2 • Home Current Card State (alarmBoxState) The highest level alarm currently active on this T-DAC card—listed as Critical (red), Major (orange), Minor (yellow), or Clear (green)—no alarms present. Total Card Alarms (alarmTotal) Total number of alarms currently active on this card.
  • Page 43: Set Factory Default Configuration (Forcedefaultconfig(3))

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 2 • Home Set Factory Default Configuration (forceDefaultConfig(3)) This button deletes the current configuration from Flash memory and loads the factory default parameters into Flash. The factory default settings will not take effect in the T-DAC until it has been re-booted, for example by clicking the Hard Reset button.
  • Page 44: Import/Export

    Chapter 3 Import/Export Chapter contents Introduction ................................45 Export current Flash configuration ........................45 Import Flash configuration from file........................47...
  • Page 45: Introduction

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 3 • Import/Export Introduction The Import/Export function enables you to make a backup (or exported) copy of your T-DAC’s configuration parameters. By exporting the configurations, the saved files can quickly be loaded, or imported, into a replace- ment T-DAC—greatly speeding up the installation process should a T-DAC need replacing.
  • Page 46 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 3 • Import/Export To export the Flash configuration, click on the Export Flash link on the Import/Export main window. The T- DAC will display text configuration information resembling that shown in figure Figure 11.
  • Page 47: Import Flash Configuration From File

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 3 • Import/Export Import Flash configuration from file To import a configuration file into the T-DAC, type the complete path and filename for the configuration file you wish to load or click on the Browse… button to select the desired file, then click on the Submit Query button (see figure 10...
  • Page 48: Alarms

    Chapter 4 Alarms Chapter contents Introduction ................................49 Alarm System Overview window ...........................49 Alarms management windows ..........................52 Alarm System Configuration window ......................52 Alarm Syslog Priority (syslogAlarmPriority) ....................53 Board Temperature Threshold (boxAlarmTemperature) ................53 Alarm Trap Manager 1 through 4 (alarmTrapIp0–alarmTrapIp3) ............54 Alarm Severity Configuration .........................54...
  • Page 49: Introduction

    The T-DAC provides alarm facilities that monitor the operating status of the T-DAC’s power supply, 3096RC G.SHDSL and T1/E1 ports, 3196RC iDSL and T1/E1 ports, and 2616RC T1/E1 ports, and ambient temper- ature. The T-DAC provides three alarm signaling methods to indicate that an alarm condition has been detected: •...
  • Page 50 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 4 • Alarms (Model 3096RC version shown) Figure 13. Alarm System Overview window The T-DAC uses three methods to indicate an alarm condition: • Front panel LED and rear blade indications—The front panel ALARM LED and rear blade ALARM LED uses the following three states to indicate the presence and severity of an alarm: Off—No alarm is active...
  • Page 51: Sample Alarm Indications

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 4 • Alarms Figure 14. Sample alarm indications • Management web page indication—The Alarms section (see figure 14) of the Alarm System Overview win- dow (see figure 13 on page 50) uses color-coded highlighting to indicate which alarms are active and the severity levels of active alarms.
  • Page 52: Alarms Management Windows

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 4 • Alarms Alarm System Overview Configure Alarm System Parameters Configure Alarm Severity Figure 15. Alarms management diagram Figure 16. Alarm System Configuration window Alarms management windows As shown in figure 13...
  • Page 53: Alarm Syslog Priority (Syslogalarmpriority)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 4 • Alarms If it has been configured to do so, the T-DAC can also send Syslog and SNMP trap messages to an external alarm management host. This section describes how to configure the Syslog and/or SNMP trap alarm response outputs.
  • Page 54: Alarm Trap Manager 1 Through 4 (Alarmtrapip0-Alarmtrapip3)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 4 • Alarms Alarm Trap Manager 1 through 4 (alarmTrapIp0–alarmTrapIp3) Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) trap daemons are a tool for managing TCP/IP networks, they are a simple method of alerting a management host of a problem with a device or application. The Alarm Trap Manager parameter is the IP address of a host running the SNMP trap daemon that will be receiving messages sent from the T-DAC.
  • Page 55 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 4 • Alarms • informational(7)—Being informational in nature, these alarms only appear as blue highlighting on the Alarm System main window to indicate that an event has occurred, they do not generate alarm indications anywhere else.
  • Page 56: Ds0 Mapping

    Chapter 5 DS0 Mapping Chapter contents Introduction ................................58 DS0 Mapping Overview main window........................59 DS0 mapping and in-band management .......................60 Non-blocking system constraints with in-band management .................60 System design considerations and guidelines......................60 DS0 Fallback Configuration window ........................61 Fallback Help button ............................61 Watch the following ports for a failure state ....................62 Watch Port Type (daxWatchTypegshDSL)
  • Page 57 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 5 • DS0 Mapping ID (daxConnectionID) ...........................72 Fallback ................................72 Type A ................................73 Port A ................................73 Slots A ................................73 Type B ................................73 Port B ................................73 Slots B ................................73 DS0 Connection ID (DAX Connection ID) window ....................73...
  • Page 58: Introduction

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 5 • DS0 Mapping Introduction To route traffic from one device connected to the T-DAC to another device (also connected to the T-DAC) you must define a DS0 mapping (also called an internal connection or cross-connection). An internal cross-connection carries traffic between the two external devices via the T-DAC.
  • Page 59: Ds0 Mapping Overview Main Window

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 5 • DS0 Mapping The following types of internal connections can be defined (note that DSL connections cannot be defined for the 2616RC: • Between a DSL port and a T1/E1 WAN port •...
  • Page 60: Ds0 Mapping And In-Band Management

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 5 • DS0 Mapping • Static Connection section where you can view the previously defined DS0 mappings (cross-connections) in the T-DAC (see section “Defined Mappings Table (Static Connections)” on page 72) DS0 mapping and in-band management When in-band management (see chapter 11, “In-band management”...
  • Page 61: Ds0 Fallback Configuration Window

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 5 • DS0 Mapping When Chassis Management Channel is implemented, the following guideline will assist in achieving maxi- mum user-data throughput through the Model 3096RC T-DAC: • Total number of simplex DS0s used to map G.SHDSL and/or T1/E1 ports to and from another module must not exceed 2048.
  • Page 62: Watch The Following Ports For A Failure State

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 5 • DS0 Mapping Figure 22. Fallback Mapping help window Watch the following ports for a failure state The Watch the following ports for a failure state section parameters (see figure 19 on page 58) define the primary...
  • Page 63: Slot Numbering Examples

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 5 • DS0 Mapping To define value for the time slots parameter, you will enter a text string specifying which time slot numbers will be used for the channel. You must enter the text string using a prescribed notation comprised of the following elements: •...
  • Page 64: Fallback Port Type (Daxfallbacktypegshdsl)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 5 • DS0 Mapping Fallback Port Type (daxFallbackTypegshDSL) This parameter defines the port type for the fallback channel. Select one of the following values from the drop- down menu: • none(0) •...
  • Page 65: Fallback Port Slots (Daxfallbacksloth110)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 5 • DS0 Mapping Fallback Port Slots (daxFallbackSlotH110) This parameter defines which time slots will comprise the fallback receive channel from the H.110 bus to the T-DAC for the fallback mapping. Use the same notation as for Watch Port Slots (see section “Watch Port Slots...
  • Page 66: Deleting A Fallback Mapping

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 5 • DS0 Mapping 2. Click the Connection ID number hyperlink to display the DS0 Fallback ID window for the selected con- nection ID. Deleting a Fallback Mapping To delete the Fallback Mapping displayed on the DS0 Fallback ID window: 1.
  • Page 67: Mapping Help

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 5 • DS0 Mapping Mapping Help Clicking on the Mapping Help button displays the DS0 Mapping Help window (see figure 20). The DS0 Map- ping Help page provides a convenient online tutorial on how to use the T-DAC’s web management pages to define DS0 mappings (cross-connections).
  • Page 68: Device Type B (Daxdevicetypefromgshdsl) (Daxdevicetyperxgshdsl)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 5 • DS0 Mapping Note Both channels of the connection can be T1/E1 or both sides can be G.SHDSL (Model 3096RC) or iDSL (Model 3196RC) or just the B channel could be configured (in the event you needed to create an H.110 loopback).
  • Page 69: Device Slots A And B (Daxdeviceslotto) (Daxdeviceslotfrom)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 5 • DS0 Mapping iDSL (Model 3196RC) ports; 4, 8, 12, or 16 T1/E1 WAN ports; or 32 H.110 ports. Within each port type, port numbers begin with 1 and end with the total number of ports of that type (for example, 16 for G.SHDSL and 32 for H.110).
  • Page 70: Defining Ds0 Mappings Using The Command Line Interface (Cli)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 5 • DS0 Mapping Although the first string above is valid syntax, the second string is easier to read, and more clearly shows what is going on. The following strings are also valid syntax: •...
  • Page 71: Slot Numbering Examples

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 5 • DS0 Mapping Note You must define the same number of time slots for each side of the con- nection. In other words, the number of time slots defined for Slots A must be the same as the number of time slots defined for Slots B.
  • Page 72: Saving A Ds0 Mapping Definition

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 5 • DS0 Mapping CLI Example #3 To define a mapping between G.SHDSL modem port 6, timeslots 1–16, and G.SHDSL modem port 20, timeslots 1–16, type the following text: G.SHDSL:6:1-16/G.SHDSL:20:1-16 After entering the parameters required to define the DS0 mapping, go to section “Saving a DS0 mapping definition”.
  • Page 73: Type A

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 5 • DS0 Mapping • Type B daxNewMapTypeFrom daxNewMapTypeH110 • Port B daxNewMapNumberFrom daxNewMapNumberH110 • Slots B daxFallbackSlotFrom daxNewMapSlotH110 Type A Displays the type of interface port the T-DAC uses for the A channel of this connection.
  • Page 74: Deleting A Ds0 Mapping

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 5 • DS0 Mapping Deleting a DS0 Mapping To delete the DS0 Mapping displayed on the DS0 Connection ID window: 1. In the drop-down menu for the Connection Status parameter, ensure that the value delete(1) is selected.
  • Page 75: System Clocking

    Chapter 6 System Clocking Chapter contents Introduction ................................76 System Clocking Configuration window .......................77 System Clocking Configuration table ......................77 Clock Reference (sysGSClockMode) ......................78 Main Reference (sysgshDSLClockMainRef) and Fallback Reference (sysgshDSLClockFallbackRef) ..79 Clocking Status (sysdaxClockFailure) ......................81 Fallback Indication (daxFallbackInd) ......................81 Clock Status ..............................81 Enable/Disable Fallback System ........................82...
  • Page 76: Introduction

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 6 • System Clocking Introduction During operation all modules within a ForeFront chassis (or within each chassis segment in the Model 6676) synchronize TDM communications on all DS0 channels with a common clock pulse, called the reference clock.
  • Page 77: System Clocking Configuration Window

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 6 • System Clocking Figure 26. System Clocking Configuration window System Clocking Configuration window The System Clocking Configuration window enables you to define the system clocking parameters and view cer- tain clocking status information. To display the System Clocking Configuration window (see figure...
  • Page 78: Clock Reference (Sysgsclockmode)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 6 • System Clocking Clock Reference (sysGSClockMode) The Clock Reference parameter defines the clocking mode for the 3096RC. The clocking mode you assign to the T-DAC defines whether or not it provides the main reference clock to the entire chassis in which the T- DAC resides.
  • Page 79: Main Reference (Sysgshdslclockmainref) And Fallback Reference (Sysgshdslclockfallbackref)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 6 • System Clocking Main Reference (sysgshDSLClockMainRef) and Fallback Reference (sysgshDSLClockFallbackRef) When a T-DAC’s clocking mode is defined to be Master or Secondary, the T-DAC System Clocking Configura- tion window displays the Main Reference and Fallback Reference parameters. When a T-DACS clocking mode is defined to be Slave, the Main Reference and Fallback Reference parameters do not apply.
  • Page 80: System Clocking Configuration Window

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 6 • System Clocking Figure 28. Available sources for T-DACS for Main and Fallback reference clocks Cards operating in Slave clocking mode will default to System clock (provided by Master or Secondary cards) for main and fallback reference clock options.
  • Page 81: Clocking Status (Sysdaxclockfailure)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 6 • System Clocking • wan-15(15)—use WAN port #15 for the clock source • wan-16(16)—use WAN port #16 for the clock source • internal(200)—use the internal free-running oscillator for the clock source.
  • Page 82: Enable/Disable Fallback System

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 6 • System Clocking • Secondary System Fail—The clock signal provided by the blade in the cPCI chassis with its clocking mode defined as Secondary has failed. • Fallback Indication—The T-DAC has switched its clocking source to the fallback reference.
  • Page 83: Immediate Actions Buttons

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 6 • System Clocking Immediate actions buttons The immediate actions buttons with their respective functions are described below: • Clear Errors—Clicking the Clear Errors button (see figure 26 on page 77) clears the T-DAC’s error condi- tion for all clock signals.
  • Page 84: Ethernet

    Chapter 7 Ethernet Chapter contents Introduction ................................85 Ethernet Overview window ...........................85 State (boxEtherAState) ............................85 PrimaryIpAddress (boxEtherAPrimaryIpAddress) ...................86 PrimaryIpMask (boxEtherAPrimaryIpMask) ....................86 PrimaryIpFilters (boxEtherAPrimaryIpFilters) ....................86 SecondaryIpAddress (boxEtherASecondaryIpAddress) ..................86 SecondaryIpMask (boxEtherASecondaryIpMask) ....................86 SecondaryIpFilters (boxEtherASecondaryIpFilters) ..................86 Technique (boxEtherATechnique) ........................86 Ethernet Statistics window.............................87 Alignment Errors (dot3StatsAlignmentErrors) ....................87 FCS Errors (dot3StatsFCSErrors) ........................87...
  • Page 85: Introduction

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 7 • Ethernet Introduction The access server provides management and statistical information in the Ethernet Overview window (see figure 32). Detailed information regarding the SNMP MIB II variables may be downloaded from RFC 1643, Definitions of Managed Objects for the Ethernet-like Interface Types.
  • Page 86: Primaryipaddress (Boxetheraprimaryipaddress)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 7 • Ethernet • linkIndication100M(5)—Ethernet is 100M • linkIndication100Duplex(6)—Ethernet is 100M full duplex PrimaryIpAddress (boxEtherAPrimaryIpAddress) The primary Ethernet IP address. PrimaryIpMask (boxEtherAPrimaryIpMask) The primary Ethernet IP subnet mask. PrimaryIpFilters (boxEtherAPrimaryIpFilters) Filters packets based on the filters assigned to the Primary IP address of the Ethernet port. Enter the Filter ID of a filter configured under Filter IP.
  • Page 87: Ethernet Statistics Window

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 7 • Ethernet Ethernet Statistics window The Ethernet Statistics window (see figure 32) shows statistics about the Ethernet interface. To reach this win- dow, select Ethernet Statistics from the Ethernet Overview window (see figure 31...
  • Page 88: Other Errors (Dot3Statsinternalmactransmiterrors)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 7 • Ethernet Other Errors (dot3StatsInternalMacTransmitErrors) The number of frames transmission on a fails due to an internal MAC sublayer transmit error. Carrier Sense Errors (dot3StatsCarrierSenseErrors) The number of times that the carrier sense condition was lost or never asserted when attempting to transmit a frame on a particular interface.
  • Page 89: Primary Ip Settings

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 7 • Ethernet • adminOff(2)—Ethernet interface has been turned off by setting technique to disable • linkIndication10M(3)—Ethernet is 10M • linkIndication10Duplex(4)—Ethernet is 10M full duplex • linkIndication100M(5)—Ethernet is 100M • linkIndication100Duplex(6)—Ethernet is 100M full duplex Figure 34.
  • Page 90: Secondaryipfilters (Boxetherasecondaryipfilters)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 7 • Ethernet SecondaryIpFilters (boxEtherASecondaryIpFilters) Filters packets based on the filters assigned to the Secondary IP address of the Ethernet port. Enter the Filter ID number (see figure 34 on page 89) of one or more filters configured under IP Filtering (see chapter 13, “IP...
  • Page 91: Frame Relay

    Chapter 8 Frame Relay Chapter contents Introduction ................................93 Configuring a Frame Relay link..........................93 T1/E1 port and DS0 selection ..........................93 The Frame Relay main window ..........................94 Link X (frDlcmiIfIndex) ..........................95 Status: X (framerelStatus) ..........................95 HDLC Statistics on Link ..........................95 Transmit (Bits/Sec) (framerelTxOctets) ....................95 Receive (Bits/Sec) (framerelRxOctets) .......................95...
  • Page 92 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 8 • Frame Relay Throughput (bits) (frCircuitThroughput) .....................100 IP Address (FrameIPAddr) ..........................100 Congestion (frameEnableCongestion) ......................100...
  • Page 93: Introduction

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 8 • Frame Relay Introduction The T-DAC offers in-band management over Frame Relay or PPP (point-to-point protocol) links in the T1/E1 channels. The T-DAC’s Frame Relay subsystem manages the in-band management function over Frame Relay links.
  • Page 94: The Frame Relay Main Window

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 8 • Frame Relay Figure 35. Frame Relay main window The Frame Relay main window The Frame Relay main window displays diagnostic information about the Frame Relay link, and lists complete statistics/configuration information for each WAN link that has been selected for in-band management over Frame Relay service.
  • Page 95: Link X (Frdlcmiifindex)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 8 • Frame Relay Note If the Frame Relay window only shows the Produce Status Change Trap setting (see figure 36), you need to do the following in the T1/E1 Link section: •...
  • Page 96: Message Ends (Framerelrxmessageends)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 8 • Frame Relay Message Ends (framerelRxMessageEnds) The number of packets received with message-correct endings. This value increases each time a valid Frame Relay packet is received. Packets Too Long (framerelRxPacketTooLong) The number of packets received that were too long.
  • Page 97: Signalling (Frdlcmistate)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 8 • Frame Relay Figure 37. DLMI window Signalling (frDlcmiState) Inband signalling used to communicate link and PVC status between the User equipment and the Network equipment. LMI is the generic term used to indicate Frame Relay signaling, however the three specific types of signaling are: •...
  • Page 98: Full Enquiry Interval (N391)(Frdlcmifullenquiryinterval)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 8 • Frame Relay Full Enquiry Interval (N391)(frDlcmiFullEnquiryInterval) Status Enquiry messages are of two different varieties: 1) Link Integrity Verification, which simply exchange sequence numbers between peers and 2) Full Status messages, which is a request from the peer for the list of all active/inactive PVCs.
  • Page 99: Dlci (Frcircuitdlci)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 8 • Frame Relay Within each DLMI are one or more Data Link Channel Identifier (DLCIs). This is the identification of a PVC within the Frame Relay link. There will be at least one PVC automatically installed. This is the management DLCI or LMI. This DLCI, often DLCI 0, is the communication channel between the T-DAC and the Frame Relay network switch.
  • Page 100: Committed Burst (Bits) (Frcircuitcommitedburst)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 8 • Frame Relay • needIPaddr(4)—This is when the IP address needs to be entered for this DLCI. • wait4peer(5)—In this state, the Link is waiting for the far end to synchronize.
  • Page 101: G.shdsl (Model 3096Rc)

    Chapter 9 G.SHDSL (Model 3096RC) Chapter contents Introduction ................................103 G.SHDSL Port Configuration window .......................103 G.SHDSL port summary status ........................104 Operator action buttons ..........................105 G.SHDSL port status ............................106 Port # (gshDSLPortNum) ........................106 Circuit ID (gshDSLCircuitID) ........................106 State (gshDSLState) ..........................107 Clearing an error condition .......................
  • Page 102 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 9 • G.SHDSL (Model 3096RC) Refresh Current Page button .........................129 Calculate Best Line Rate button ........................130 Cancel button ...............................130...
  • Page 103: Introduction

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 9 • G.SHDSL (Model 3096RC) Introduction The T-DAC’s G.SHDSL port subsystem comprises 16 G.SHDSL ports for connection to external G.SHDSL CPE modems at nx64 data rates up to 2.304 Mbps. Each G.SHDSL port consists of an internal G.SHDSL modem whose signals are presented on a two-wire pair within the 50-pin RJ-21X connector on the T-DAC’s rear...
  • Page 104: G.shdsl Port Summary Status

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 9 • G.SHDSL (Model 3096RC) The G.SHDSL Port Configuration window provides links to the windows shown in the figure G.SHDSL Port Configuration G.SHDSL Port Details Back to System History window G.SHDSL Line Provision Tool G.SHDSL Port...
  • Page 105: Operator Action Buttons

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 9 • G.SHDSL (Model 3096RC) • Number of gshDSL Ports in Test Mode (numgshDSLPortsInTestMode)—Total number of G.SHDSL ports for which the T-DAC operator has defined the Test Mode parameter defined as one of the following:...
  • Page 106: G.shdsl Port Status

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 9 • G.SHDSL (Model 3096RC) Figure 43. G.SHDSL Port Status section of G.SHDSL Port Configuration window G.SHDSL port status The G.SHDSL port status section of the G.SHDSL Port Configuration window (see figure 43) shows the over- all status for each of the 16 internal G.SHDSL ports, and provides the means for you to define the following...
  • Page 107: State (Gshdslstate)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 9 • G.SHDSL (Model 3096RC) State (gshDSLState) The State parameter indicates the current real-time operating state of the port. Possible values are: • idle(0)—The Desired State for the port is currently defined to be idle(0). This state typically indicates the port is currently NOT connected to a remote CPE modem.
  • Page 108: Color-Coded Port Status Indicators

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 9 • G.SHDSL (Model 3096RC) Figure 45. Color-coded port status example Color-coded port status indicators The G.SHDSL port status table uses the following color-codes (see figure 45) to indicate the status of each port: •...
  • Page 109: Local Loopback

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 9 • G.SHDSL (Model 3096RC) • remSerLoop(8) • remEthLoop(11) Otherwise, display-only with a value of off(9). Until the G.SHDSL link is established, the Test Mode value off(9) will appear in display-only form. Once the link is established and port state changes to dataMode(1), the Test Mode drop-down menu will appear.
  • Page 110: Test Pattern (Gshdslpattselect)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 9 • G.SHDSL (Model 3096RC) • remEthLoop(11)—For Patton CPE G.SHDSL modems that provide an Ethernet port, (such as models 3201 and 3086), and are remotely connected to this G.SHDSL port, remEthLoop(11) changes the operat- ing mode of the Ethernet port.
  • Page 111 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 9 • G.SHDSL (Model 3096RC) • remSerLoop(8) • remEthLoop(11) Otherwise, display-only with a value of off(9). Until the G.SHDSL link is established, the G.SHDSL Port Status table will display a dash (-) in the Test Pat- tern column using display-only format.
  • Page 112: Payload Rate (Gshdslpayloadrate)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 9 • G.SHDSL (Model 3096RC) Payload Rate (gshDSLPayloadRate) Display-only on the G.SHDSL Port Status page. Configurable on the G.SHDSL Port Details window. Shows the currently defined payload rate (i.e. data rate as opposed to line rate) for the G.SHDSL link. The fol- lowing values of Payload Rates may be defined for T-DAC G.SHDSL ports:...
  • Page 113: G.shdsl Port Details Window

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 9 • G.SHDSL (Model 3096RC) G.SHDSL Port Details window The G.SHDSL Port Details window (see figure 50) provides detailed management information and functions for a single selected T-DAC G.SHDSL port. The G.SHDSL Port Details window displays detailed port status, statistics, as well as the configurable parameters that define data rate and annex type for the link.
  • Page 114: Operator Action Buttons

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 9 • G.SHDSL (Model 3096RC) Figure 51. Port # links The G.SHDSL Port Details window is organized into the following groups: • Operator action buttons at the top of the page •...
  • Page 115 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 9 • G.SHDSL (Model 3096RC) • Refresh Current Page—Refreshes the display. When you click the Refresh Current Page button, the T- DAC retrieves parameter values currently stored in DRAM and displays them on the page. Any config- urable parameter values entered or selected since you last clicked (submit) will be overwritten with values retrieved from DRAM.
  • Page 116: G.shdsl Port Status And Statistics Tables

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 9 • G.SHDSL (Model 3096RC) Figure 54. G.SHDSL Port status and statistics sections of the G.SHDSL Port Details window G.SHDSL port status and statistics tables The G.SHDSL Port Details page displays port status and statistics information organized as follows (see figure...
  • Page 117: Activation State Info Table

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 9 • G.SHDSL (Model 3096RC) • Sync State (gshDSLSyncState)—Indicates the current state of synchronization on the line connecting this G.SHDSL port and the remote CPE modem. One of the following values will be displayed:...
  • Page 118: Fifo Info Table

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 9 • G.SHDSL (Model 3096RC) • DPLL Locked (gshDSLDPLLLocked)—Indicates whether the DSL port’s internal clock generator is phase- locked with its external reference clock. One of the following values will be displayed:...
  • Page 119: History Details Table

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 9 • G.SHDSL (Model 3096RC) History Details table Note The title for the History Details table also functions as a hyperlink. Click the History Details link to display the G.SHDSL Port History of...
  • Page 120: Port Configuration Tables

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 9 • G.SHDSL (Model 3096RC) Figure 55. G.SHDSL port configuration section of the G.SHDSL Port Details window Port configuration tables The G.SHDSL Port Details window displays port configuration information in two port configuration tables, located near the bottom of the window (see figure...
  • Page 121: Change Config Button

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 9 • G.SHDSL (Model 3096RC) Figure 56. G.SHDSL port configuration section in Change mode • Change mode—You can view all the parameter values and modify the values for some of the parameters (see figure...
  • Page 122 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 9 • G.SHDSL (Model 3096RC) Note The Line Provision Rate parameter label also functions as a hyperlink. Click the Line Provision Rate hyperlink to open the G.SHDSL Line Provision window (see “G.SHDSL Line Provision window”...
  • Page 123: Cpe Configuration Table

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 9 • G.SHDSL (Model 3096RC) • Enable EOC (gshDSLEOCEnabled)—Defines whether the T-DAC can modify the remote CPE configura- tion by downloading configurable port parameters to the remotely connected CPE device over the G.SHDSL link.
  • Page 124: Additional Cpe Parameters

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 9 • G.SHDSL (Model 3096RC) b5(5) b6(6) b7(7) • Annex Type (gsRMAnnex)—Defines the Annex type to be used on the link connected to this port. The fol- lowing values may be defined: annex-A(1)—Typically used in North America...
  • Page 125: Hardware Loop Status Parameters

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 9 • G.SHDSL (Model 3096RC) LocalLoop(11)—The CPE’s G.SHDSL port is operating in local loopback mode as shown in figure Data stream DSL line 3096RC Figure 58. CPE local loopback When the CPE is in Local Loop mode (see figure...
  • Page 126: Saving Your Work

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 9 • G.SHDSL (Model 3096RC) Active—The switch is toggled to the bottom position. The 3086 is operating in Remote Loopback mode as shown in figure Data stream DSL line 3196RC Figure 60. CPE remote loopback Saving your work Once you have defined your desired values for of the configurable parameters shown in the G.SHDSL port...
  • Page 127: G.shdsl Port History Of Near-End Performance Window

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 9 • G.SHDSL (Model 3096RC) Figure 61. History of Near-End Performance window G.SHDSL Port History of Near-End Performance window For each of the T-DAC 16 G.SHDSL ports, the T-DAC collects port error statistics in 15-minute intervals for the most recent 24-hour period.
  • Page 128: Back To System History Page Hyperlink

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 9 • G.SHDSL (Model 3096RC) The G.SHDSL Port History of Near End Performance window also provides hyperlinks for returning to the Sys- tem History and Port Details windows as shown in figure 62 on page 127.
  • Page 129: G.shdsl Line Provision Window

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 9 • G.SHDSL (Model 3096RC) • Severely Errored Seconds (SES) (historySESgshDSL)—Indicates the total cumulative number of seconds in which there were one or more CRC errors on this port during the 15-minute interval. The T-DAC will not increment the SES count for this port when the T-DAC is incrementing the Unavailable Seconds count.
  • Page 130: Calculate Best Line Rate Button

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 9 • G.SHDSL (Model 3096RC) Calculate Best Line Rate button Click the Calculate Best Line Rate button (see figure 64) to activate the tool. The T-DAC will compute the best line rate for the link given current conditions. During the procedure, the button will disappear, and the page will transition through the following displays: WORKING..idle(0)
  • Page 131: Idsl (Model 3196Rc)

    Chapter 10 iDSL (Model 3196RC) Chapter contents Introduction ................................132 iDSL Port Configuration window ........................132 iDSL Port Summary Status ...........................133 Operator action buttons ..........................134 iDSL port status ............................134 Port Number (idslPortNum) ........................134 Circuit ID (idslCircuitID) ........................135 Current State (idslCurrentState) ......................135 Clearing an error condition .......................
  • Page 132: Introduction

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 10 • iDSL (Model 3196RC) Introduction The 3196RC T-DAC’s iDSL port subsystem comprises 16 iDSL ports for connection to external iDSL CPE modems at a maximum speed of 144 kbps. Each iDSL port consists of an internal iDSL modem whose signals are presented on a two-wire pair within the 50-pin RJ-21X connector on the T-DAC’s rear blade.
  • Page 133: Idsl Port Summary Status

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 10 • iDSL (Model 3196RC) Figure 66. iDSL port summary status section of iDSL Port Configuration window The iDSL ports web management page shows the high-level status summary for all 16 iDSL ports, plus a more detailed summary status for each individual port.
  • Page 134: Operator Action Buttons

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 10 • iDSL (Model 3196RC) • Number of iDSL Ports Training (numidslTraining)—Total number of iDSL ports which are in the process of attempting to establish a logical data link connection with a remote iDSL CPE modem.
  • Page 135: Circuit Id (Idslcircuitid)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 10 • iDSL (Model 3196RC) Circuit ID (idslCircuitID) Configurable. The Circuit ID parameter provides a way for you to define a free-text name (character string) that identifies each circuit (link) connected to the T-DAC. Although the table display is limited to 20 charac- ters at a time, the T-DAC supports circuit IDs up to 40 characters long.
  • Page 136: Color-Coded Port Status Indicators

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 10 • iDSL (Model 3196RC) Figure 69. Color-coded port status example Color-coded port status indicators The iDSL Port Status table displays colored rows (see figure 69) to indicate port status for each port. The color-coded indications are described below: •...
  • Page 137: Local Loopback

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 10 • iDSL (Model 3196RC) Until the iDSL port is activated, the Test Mode value none(0) will appear in display-only form. Once the link is established and port state changes to datamode(6), the Test Mode drop-down menu will appear.
  • Page 138: Test Pattern (Idslpattselect)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 10 • iDSL (Model 3196RC) • lineLoop(3)—The T-DAC’s iDSL port will operate in line loopback mode as shown in figure 72. For the CPE remotely connected to this port, you can use lineLoop(3) mode to test the iDSL link from the CPE to the T-DAC and back to the CPE.
  • Page 139: Cpe Device (Idslremotemodelcode)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 10 • iDSL (Model 3196RC) CPE Device (idslRemoteModelCode) Displays model number of Patton remote CPE device connected to the iDSL port, these include: none(0), model1092(17), model1092RC(18), model1092A(19), model1092ARC(20), model1082I(21), model1082C(22), model1082D(23), model1082F(24),...
  • Page 140: Idsl Port Details Window

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 10 • iDSL (Model 3196RC) iDSL Port Details window The iDSL Port Details window (see figure 73) provides detailed management information and functions for a sin- gle selected T-DAC iDSL port. The iDSL Port Details window displays detailed port status, statistics, as well as the configurable parameters that define the data rate for the link.
  • Page 141: Operator Action Buttons

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 10 • iDSL (Model 3196RC) 3. Click the Port # number link (see figure 74). Figure 74. Port # links The iDSL Port Details window is organized into the following groups: •...
  • Page 142: Idsl Port Status And Statistics Tables

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 10 • iDSL (Model 3196RC) Clicking on the Clear Errors button resets the following counters: Near End CRC Errors Far End CRC Errors Link Drops (FLAPs) (gshDSLFlapCnt) Test Pattern Errors (gshDSLPattErrorCnt) Errored Sec (gshDSLErroredSec)
  • Page 143: Idsl Port Statistics Table

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 10 • iDSL (Model 3196RC) localLoopBack(4) remoteLoopBack(5) dataMode(6) lineDown(7) lineLoopback(8) testPattern(9) • Activation State (idslActivationState)—The operating software for each iDSL port includes a module called the Activation State Manager (ASM). The Activation State Info table provides information about the cur- rent software state for the port.
  • Page 144: Cpe Information And Configuration

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 10 • iDSL (Model 3196RC) • Unavailable Time (idslUnavilSecond)—Total cumulative time in seconds (since the last power cycle) that the link state for this port has been down. CPE information and configuration The Port Details page provides a window for CPE information and configuration.
  • Page 145: Idsl Near End Performance Interval

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 10 • iDSL (Model 3196RC) Figure 78. CPE configurable parameters window • Serial Rate—Select from the following: rate19-2k(0) for serial rate of 19200 bps rate32k(1) for serial rate of 32000 bps rate56k(1) for serial rate of 56000 bps...
  • Page 146: Near End Performance In The Current 15 Minute Interval

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 10 • iDSL (Model 3196RC) 15 Minutes Intervals Since Activation Figure 79. Near End Performance in the Current 15 minute Interval The T-DAC discards port statistics information more than 24 hours old. The iDSL Port History of Near End Performance page (see figure...
  • Page 147: Back To System History Page Hyperlink

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 10 • iDSL (Model 3196RC) Figure 81. System History Overview window (Model 3196RC shown) Back To System History Page hyperlink Click the Back To System History Page link (see figure 80 on page 146) to display the System History Overview window (see figure...
  • Page 148: Idsl Alarm Thresholds Per 15 Minute Interval

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 10 • iDSL (Model 3196RC) • Unavailable Seconds (UAS) —Indicates the total cumulative number of seconds that the iDSL port was unavailable during the 15-minute interval. Total cumulative time in seconds that the link state for this port has been down(0).
  • Page 149: In-Band Management

    Chapter 11 In-band management Chapter contents Overview ................................151 Introduction ................................151 When to use in-band management ........................152 In-Band Management Overview window ......................153 Defining a T1/E1 Management Channel ......................154 Example 1: T1/E1 Frame Relay Management Channel .................156 Deleting the T1/E1 management channel ....................157 Example 2: T1/E1 Routed PPP Management Channel .................158...
  • Page 150 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 11 • In-band management Rx Port (sysMgmtPortRx) ........................177 Rx TimeSlot (sysMgmtSlotRx) ........................177 HDLC Statistics ............................177 LINK Resets (sysMgmtResets) ........................177 Transmit Octets (sysMgmtTxOctets) ......................177 Transmit Frames (sysMgmtTxMessageEnds) ..................177 Receive Octets (sysMgmtRxOctets) ......................177 Receive Frames (sysMgmtRxMessageEnds) .....................178...
  • Page 151: Overview

    A routed PPP (IPCP) in-band channel Introduction The Models 3096RC G.SHDSL, 3196RC iDSL, and 2616RC T1/E1 T-DACs offer in-band management over Frame Relay or PPP (point-to-point protocol). Management channels may be created over a T1/E1 WAN port, a G.SHDSL WAN port, or the Chassis Management Channels. The remote management channel is for access from a remote management station via the T1/E1 or G.SHDSL WAN port into the T-DAC.
  • Page 152: When To Use In-Band Management

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 11 • In-band management Defined Chassis Network Management Channel In-band management traffic Management T1/E1 or workstation G.SHDSL port T-DAC 1 T-DAC 2 T-DAC N Management Management Management Services Services Services TDM Mid-plane bus Figure 82.
  • Page 153: In-Band Management Overview Window

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 11 • In-band management Figure 83. In-Band Management Overview window (Model 2616RC shown) In-Band Management Overview window Accessed by clicking on the In-Band Mgmt hyperlink in the Configuration Menu pane, the In-Band Manage- ment Overview window (see figure...
  • Page 154: Defining A T1/E1 Management Channel

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 11 • In-band management Defining a T1/E1 Management Channel A T1/E1 in-band management channel can be created over any active T1/E1 WAN port. The following exam- ples show how to define a T1/E1 management channel: •...
  • Page 155: Channels 1-16 Set To Ppp

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 11 • In-band management To view whether a slot is used as a timeslot or a voice channel, click on the Channel Assignment link in the T1/E1 Link window. Also, see page 295...
  • Page 156: Example 1: T1/E1 Frame Relay Management Channel

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 11 • In-band management Example 1: T1/E1 Frame Relay Management Channel Do the following to create a Frame Relay channel on T1/E1 port #1, timeslots 1–4: Figure 86. Define a T1/E1 Management Channel window, frameRelay(3) function selected 1.
  • Page 157: Deleting The T1/E1 Management Channel

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 11 • In-band management Figure 88. Defined In-Band Management Channels section Note You can also directly access the DLCI configuration page by clicking on the DLCI… link under the IP Address and IP Mask columns.
  • Page 158: Example 2: T1/E1 Routed Ppp Management Channel

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 11 • In-band management Example 2: T1/E1 Routed PPP Management Channel Do the following to create a PPP channel on T1/E1 port #2, timeslots 1-2: Figure 90. Define a T1/E1 Management Channel window, ppp(5) function selected 1.
  • Page 159: Deleting The T1/E1 Management Channel

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 11 • In-band management Status. Once LCP has finished the negotiation of the configuration values, the link is in the UP state. But for data transfer to occur, the Network Control Protocol (NCP) must be established. In this example, the NCP is IPCP.
  • Page 160: Deleting The T1/E1 Management Channel

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 11 • In-band management IP Address is the local IP address of the PPP link in BCP applications. This IP address should be a different subnet than the subnet of the T-DAC (i.e., the IP address assigned to the Ethernet port and the subnet defined via the IP mask).
  • Page 161: Ppp-Ipcp Chassis Management Channel

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 11 • In-band management PPP-IPCP Chassis Management Channel The configurable parameters when initially defining a Chassis Management Channel are described below: Name This is a user-defined name for the management channel for ease in identifying the Chassis Management Channels.
  • Page 162: Timeslot

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 11 • In-band management • Tx Port (sysMgmtPortTx)—The port number on which the local T-DAC transmits the in-band manage- ment data. The port selected must be the same as that selected for the receive port at the remote T-DAC.
  • Page 163: Default Gateway Address Example

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 11 • In-band management Management Station Address 198.162.11.1 Legend Defined Chassis Management Channel Slot 3 (Root) Slot 4 (Node) Slot 5 (Node) Local IP Address Local IP Address Local IP Address 198.162.10.3 198.162.10.4...
  • Page 164: Example 1: Routed Ppp (Ipcp) Chassis Management Channel

    Example 1: Routed PPP (IPCP) Chassis Management Channel This example is to make a routed-PPP chassis management channel between three T-DAC’s, which may be any of the Models’ 3096RC, 3196RC or 2616RC. The channels are defined as follows: Model 3096RC (slot 3—root) Model 2616RC (slot 4—node)
  • Page 165: Example 2: Bridged Ppp (Bcp) Chassis Management Channel

    <-------- Tx: H.110 Port 2:1 Check Default Gateway box. Figure 97 shows how to configure the Model 2616RC for establishing a chassis management channel over the midplane bus to the 3096RC in the same chassis. Figure 97. Define an H.110 Management Channel 1.
  • Page 166 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 11 • In-band management Figure 98. Defined In-Band Management Channels Click on the Modify Management Channels… link. You are now able to select ppp-bcp(2) in the Protocol Type column. Then click on Modify button in the Action column.
  • Page 167: Defining A G.shdsl Management Channel

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 11 • In-band management The Model 2616RC makes the T1/E1 Management Channel to the “outside” world, such as the NOC, as the default gateway. The previous section for T1/E1 in-band management channels in this chapter describes the configuration for this type of management connection.
  • Page 168: Configure The Model 3096Rc For A G.shdsl In-Band Management Channel

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 11 • In-band management Note It is very important that these addresses do not exist on the Ethernet side. If they do, both the 3096RC and the existing device will attempt to reply to ARP requests.
  • Page 169: Example 1: Configuring A Bcp Bridged G.shdsl Link For Management Traffic Only

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 11 • In-band management be /25 or smaller. The BCP links IP addresses must be within this /25 subnet. (See section “Example 1: Configuring a BCP bridged G.SHDSL link for management traffic only”...
  • Page 170: Configure Model 3086 For An In-Band Management Channel

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 11 • In-band management If you are connecting the serial port on the remote CPE to a device, then you will need to map timeslots 2–3 to its destination in the 3096RC. (If the remote CPE’s serial port is not to be used, do not map timeslots 2–3 of G.SHDSL port #2 to anything.)
  • Page 171: 3096Rc G.shdsl Management Link Status

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 11 • In-band management 3096RC G.SHDSL Management Link Status To view the status of the G.SHDSL management link, click on the DOWN hyperlink in the Status column on the In-Band Mgmt main web page. This provides both the Connection Details and the HDLC Statistics.
  • Page 172: Example 2: Configuring An Ipcp Routed G.shdsl Link For Management Traffic Only

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 11 • In-band management Transmit • Octets—The number of octets transmitted as data to the remote CPE. This includes frames transmitted in the negotiation phases. • Frames—The number of PPP (HDLC) frames transmitted to the remote CPE. This includes frames trans- mitted in the negotiation phases.
  • Page 173: Configure Model 3086 For An In-Band Management Channel

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 11 • In-band management 1. Click on the G.SHDSL hyperlink in the Interface Type column to go directly to the G.SHDSL Port Con- figuration page. Configure the Name parameter here. Name—This parameter is configured on the G.SHDSL Port Configuration page. Enter the name of this management link in the Circuit ID field for DSL link #3.
  • Page 174: 3096Rc G.shdsl Management Link Status

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 11 • In-band management 3096RC G.SHDSL Management Link Status To view the status of the G.SHDSL management link, click on the DOWN hyperlink in the Status column on the In-Band Mgmt main web page. This provides both the Connection Details and the HDLC Statistics.
  • Page 175 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 11 • In-band management Transmit • Octets—The number of octets transmitted as data to the remote CPE. This includes frames transmitted in the negotiation phases. • Frames—The number of PPP (HDLC) frames transmitted to the remote CPE. This includes frames trans- mitted in the negotiation phases.
  • Page 176: The Chassis Management Channel Statistics Page

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 11 • In-band management The Chassis Management Channel statistics page Figure 101 shows the statistics for a Chassis Management Channel. Figure 101. H.110 In-Band Management Statistics page Connection ID (sysMgmtConnectionID) Identifies each H.110 in-band management channel by means of an index number. When you define a new management channel the T-DAC automatically assigns this value to the new channel.
  • Page 177: Connection Details

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 11 • In-band management Connection Details IP Address (sysMgmtIpAddress) Specifies the IP address of the Ethernet interface for the ForeFront module on the remote side of the Chassis Management Channel). This IP address must identify another G.SHDSL or iDSL T-DAC in the same chassis (or chassis segment in the 6676).
  • Page 178: Receive Frames (Sysmgmtrxmessageends)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 11 • In-band management Receive Frames (sysMgmtRxMessageEnds) Indicates the total number of HDLC frames received since the PPP link was last rebooted or power-cycled. Receive Frames Too Long (sysMgmtRxPacketTooLong) Indicates the total number of HDLC frames longer than 1500 octets received since PPP link was last rebooted or power-cycled.
  • Page 179: Ip (Ip, Tcp, Udp, & Icmp)

    Chapter 12 IP (IP, TCP, UDP, & ICMP) Chapter contents Introduction ................................183 IP Overview window ............................184 Hyperlinks ..............................185 IP Parameters ..............................185 Forwarding ..............................185 Default Time-To-Live ..........................186 IP Statistics ..............................186 Total Datagrams Received ........................186 Discarded for Header Errors ........................186 Discarded for Address Errors ........................186 Forwarded Datagrams ..........................186...
  • Page 180 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 12 • IP (IP, TCP, UDP, & ICMP) Mask (genRouteMask) ..........................191 Gateway (genRouteGateway) ........................191 Cost (genRouteCost) ..........................191 Interface (genRouteIfIndex) ........................191 Protocol (genRouteProto) ........................191 State (RouteState) ...........................191 Defined Routes .............................192 Destination (ipRouteDest) ........................192 Mask (ipRouteMask) ..........................192...
  • Page 181 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 12 • IP (IP, TCP, UDP, & ICMP) Retransmit-Timeout Maximum (tcpRtoMax) ..................199 Maximum Connections (tcpMaxConn) ....................199 TCP Statistics ...............................199 Active Opens (tcpActiveOpens) ......................199 Passive Opens (tcpPassiveOpens) ......................199 Attempt/Fails (tcpAttemptFails) ......................199 ESTABLISHED Resets (tcpEstabResets) ....................199...
  • Page 182 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 12 • IP (IP, TCP, UDP, & ICMP) Address Mask Requests (icmpInAddrMasks) (icmpOutAddrMasks) ............206 Address Mask Replys (icmpInAddrMasksReps) (icmpOutAddrMasksReps) ..........206...
  • Page 183: Introduction

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 12 • IP (IP, TCP, UDP, & ICMP) Introduction The T-DAC’s IP subsystem manages addressing and routing parameters and statistics pertaining to IP protocol operation on the T-DAC. Managing the IP subsystem involves monitoring IP statistics and parameters, and defining IP addressing and routing parameters.
  • Page 184: Ip Overview Window

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 12 • IP (IP, TCP, UDP, & ICMP) IP Overview window The IP Overview window provides hyperlinks to the windows shown in figure 103. Overview Configuration IP Addressing Overview IP Address Details...
  • Page 185: Hyperlinks

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 12 • IP (IP, TCP, UDP, & ICMP) Hyperlinks The IP Overview window provides the following hyperlinks to the windows shown in figure 103. You can use these pages to view and modify the values of certain IP parameters: •...
  • Page 186: Default Time-To-Live

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 12 • IP (IP, TCP, UDP, & ICMP) Default Time-To-Live The default value inserted into the time-to-live field of the IP header of datagrams originated at the T-DAC, whenever a TTL value is not supplied by the transport layer protocol.
  • Page 187: Out Discards

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 12 • IP (IP, TCP, UDP, & ICMP) Note The Out Requests counter does not include any datagrams counted in ipForwDatagrams. Out Discards The number of output IP datagrams for which no problem was encountered to prevent their transmission to their destination, but which were discarded (e.g., for lack of buffer space).
  • Page 188: Valid But Discarded

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 12 • IP (IP, TCP, UDP, & ICMP) # Valid but Discarded The number of routing entries which were chosen to be discarded even though they are valid. One possible reason for discarding such an entry could be to make more buffer space available for other routing entries.
  • Page 189: Ip Addressing Overview Window

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 12 • IP (IP, TCP, UDP, & ICMP) Note To save your changes permanently, you must visit the T-DAC HOME page, and click the Save Current Configuration button. When you click the Save Current Configuration button, the T- DAC will copy the configuration currently stored in volatile DRAM...
  • Page 190: Entry Reassembly Maximum Size (Ipadentreasmmaxsize)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 12 • IP (IP, TCP, UDP, & ICMP) Entry Reassembly Maximum Size (ipAdEntReasmMaxSize) The size of the largest IP datagram which the T-DAC can re-assemble from incoming IP fragmented datagrams received on this interface.
  • Page 191: Mask (Genroutemask)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 12 • IP (IP, TCP, UDP, & ICMP) Mask (genRouteMask) Indicates the mask to be logical-ANDed with the destination address before being compared to the value in the ipRouteDest field. For those systems that do not support arbitrary subnet masks, an agent constructs the value of the ipRouteMask by determining whether the value of the correspondent ipRouteDest field belongs to a...
  • Page 192: Defined Routes

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 12 • IP (IP, TCP, UDP, & ICMP) • agedout(4)—Invalid route (soon to be removed). • costly(5)—A valid route, but not in use because of it’s higher cost. Defined Routes This portion of the IP Routing Information window is where you can add a new route to the IP Routing Over- view window.
  • Page 193: Ip Route Details Window

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 12 • IP (IP, TCP, UDP, & ICMP) IP Route Details window The IP Route Details window (see figure 108) displays the next-hop routing parameters for the single destina- tion address displayed in the page title to display the Route Destination window, on the IP Routing Informa- tion page, identify the destination address you wish to view then click the address link.
  • Page 194: Seconds Since Updated (Genrouteage)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 12 • IP (IP, TCP, UDP, & ICMP) • rip(4)—Learned via reception of RIP packet. • icmp(5)—Learned via reception of ICMP packet. Seconds Since Updated (genRouteAge) The number of seconds since this route was last updated or otherwise determined to be correct.
  • Page 195: Destination (Iproutedest)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 12 • IP (IP, TCP, UDP, & ICMP) Destination (ipRouteDest) The destination IP address of this route. An entry with a value of 0.0.0.0 is considered a default route. Multiple routes to a single destination can appear in the table, but access to such multiple entries is dependent on the table-access mechanisms defined by the network management protocol in use.
  • Page 196: Info (Iprouteinfo)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 12 • IP (IP, TCP, UDP, & ICMP) • user(2)—Added by an administrator on the IP Routing Information table or via SNMP management tools. • dspf(3)—Not currently implemented. • rip(4)—Learned via reception of RIP packet.
  • Page 197: Net Address (Ipnettomedianetaddress)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 12 • IP (IP, TCP, UDP, & ICMP) Net Address (ipNetToMediaNetAddress) The IP address corresponding to the media-dependent physical address. Physical (ipNetToMediaPhysAddress) The media-dependent physical address. Type (ipNetToMediaType) The type of mapping. Setting this object to the value invalid(2) has the effect of invalidating the corresponding entry in the ipNetToMediaTable.
  • Page 198: Tcp Overview Window

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 12 • IP (IP, TCP, UDP, & ICMP) Figure 111. TCP Overview window TCP Overview window Transmission control protocol (TCP) fits in the Transport layer (layer 4) of the OSI model, above the Internet Protocol (IP).
  • Page 199: Details

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 12 • IP (IP, TCP, UDP, & ICMP) Details… hyperlink Click on the Details… link (see figure 111 on page 198) to display the TCP Details window. The TCP Details window is described in section “TCP Details window”...
  • Page 200: Current Established (Tcpcurrestab)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 12 • IP (IP, TCP, UDP, & ICMP) Current ESTABLISHED (tcpCurrEstab) The number of TCP connections for which the current state is either ESTABLISHED or CLOSE-WAIT. Total Received (tcpInSegs) The total number of segments received, including those received in error. This count includes segments received on currently established connections.
  • Page 201: Remote Port (Tcpconnremport)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 12 • IP (IP, TCP, UDP, & ICMP) Remote Port (tcpConnRemPort) The remote port number for this TCP connection. State (tcpConnState) The state of this TCP connection. The only value which may be set by a management station is deleteTCB(12).
  • Page 202: Udp Statistics

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 12 • IP (IP, TCP, UDP, & ICMP) The UDP Overview window (see figure 114) displays the current values of certain UDP operating parameters and UDP operating statistics. To display the UDP main window, on the T-DAC configuration menu pane, click the UDP link.
  • Page 203: Icmp Overview Window

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 12 • IP (IP, TCP, UDP, & ICMP) ICMP Overview window When networking problems or undesirable conditions occur, the ICMP protocol is used for communicating con- trol or error information plus testing. The statistics listed on the T-DAC ICMP window (see figure...
  • Page 204: Icmp Statistics

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 12 • IP (IP, TCP, UDP, & ICMP) configuration is to block the ICMP redirect messages because in some instances they could alter the routing table with undesirable effects, which is considered a breach of security.
  • Page 205: Times Exceeded (Icmpintimeexcds, Icmpouttimeexcds)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 12 • IP (IP, TCP, UDP, & ICMP) • The port on the host is unavailable; a specified source route failed • A packet must be fragmented (that is, broken up into two or more packets) but the packet was sent anyway with instructions not to be fragmented.
  • Page 206: Time Stamp Replys (Icmpintimestampsreps) (Icmpouttimestampsreps)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 12 • IP (IP, TCP, UDP, & ICMP) Time Stamp Replys (icmpInTimestampsReps) (icmpOutTimestampsReps) The number of ICMP timestamp reply messages received/sent. This message is part of a time stamp (see “Time Stamps (icmpInTimestamps, icmpInTimestamps)”) request. Normally, this number will be zero.
  • Page 207: Ip Filtering

    Chapter 13 IP Filtering Chapter contents Introduction ................................208 IP Filtering Overview window ..........................208 Defined Filters ..............................208 Define a New Filter ............................208 Defining a new filter ..........................209 Deleting a filter ............................209 IP Filter Configuration window...........................209 Name (filterIpName) ............................209 Direction (filterIpDirection) .........................210 Action (filterIpAction) ..........................210 Source IP...
  • Page 208: Introduction

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 13 • IP Filtering Introduction The access server software provides an IP filtering system that enables you to set up security as well as to provi- sion services for selected customers. While IP filters are typically thought of as a security measure, many pro- viders wish to limit some services a customer may have access to.
  • Page 209: Defining A New Filter

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 13 • IP Filtering Defining a new filter To define a new filter, enter an ID number and a name, then click on the Define button to submit the request. The number and name must not already exist in the Defined Filters list, and the number must be an integer between 1 and 20.
  • Page 210: Direction (Filteripdirection)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 13 • IP Filtering Direction (filterIpDirection) Specifies the direction of the filter (that is, whether it applies to data packets inbound or outbound from the access server). The filter only applies to dial in users, users on other interfaces (that is, Ethernet, Frame Relay, and so on) are not affected.
  • Page 211: Address (Filteripsourceip)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 13 • IP Filtering Address (filterIpSourceIp) The IP address to which the filter will compare the source IP address. Mask (filterIpSourceMask) The subnet mask the filter will apply to the source IP address to make the comparison.
  • Page 212: Destination Port

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 13 • IP Filtering Destination Port Applies the filter action based on the stated comparison to the destination port number Comparison (filterIpDestinationPortCmp) • noCompare(0) – no comparison to the destination port in the IP packet •...
  • Page 213 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 13 • IP Filtering – Source IP and mask: not set – Destination IP: 192.10.10.1 mask: 255.255.255.255 – Source Port: no compare – Destination Port: equal 110 for POP3 or 25 for SMTP –...
  • Page 214 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 13 • IP Filtering Now if you wanted to add the ability to ping to test the dial-in users connectivity to the network, the following filter would be created: • ID:4 •...
  • Page 215: Ppp

    Chapter 14 Chapter contents Introduction ................................218 T1/E1 port and DS0 selection ..........................218 PPP window ................................220 PPP ID (pppIndex) ............................220 User (pppAuthenticationUsername) ......................220 State (pppActState) ............................220 IP Address (pppServiceIpAddress) .........................221 IP Mask (pppServiceIpMask) ........................221 Hyperlinks ..............................221 Default details ............................221 Modify default ............................221 IP address ..............................222...
  • Page 216 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 14 • PPP Message Ends (framerelRxMessageEnds) ....................226 Packets Too Long (framerelRxPacketTooLong) ..................226 Overflow (framerelRxOverflow) ......................226 Aborts (framerelRxAbort) ........................226 Bad CRCs (framerelRxBadCrc) .......................226 Invalid Frames (framerelRxInvalidFrame) ....................226 Tx Underruns (framerelTxUnderrun) .....................226 LINK Resets (framerelResets) ........................226...
  • Page 217 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 14 • PPP Octets Sent (pppActSentOctets) ......................230 Octets Received (pppActReceivedOctets) ....................230 Packets Sent (pppActSentDataFrames) ....................230 Packets Received (pppActReceivedDataFrames) ..................230 Modify Link Configuration window........................231 PPP Protocol (pppDesiredFunction) .......................231 Authentication Technique (pppAuthenticationTechnique) ..............231 Authentication Side (pppAuthenticationSide) ..................232...
  • Page 218: Introduction

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 14 • PPP Introduction The T-DAC offers in-band management over Frame Relay or PPP (point-to-point protocol) links in the T1/E1 channels. The T-DAC’s PPP subsystem manages the T-DAC’s in-band management function over PPP links.
  • Page 219 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 14 • PPP Figure 120. WAN Circuit Configuration Link window 2. Click on Channel Assignment link (see figure 120) to access the WAN Circuit Channel Assignment window (see figure 121). Options for the T1/E1 DS0s displayed on this page are: –...
  • Page 220: Ppp Window

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 14 • PPP 3. Use the drop down menu to select ppp(5) (PPP) for the designated management channels. 4. Use the drop down menu to select Clear for the user data DS0s.
  • Page 221: Ip Address (Pppserviceipaddress)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 14 • PPP • onlineIpcp(9)—Ipcp has been negotiated and both sides have agreed on Ip addresses and data can be passed across the link IP Address (pppServiceIpAddress) The IP address assigned and negotiated for this interface. The default IP address is 192.168.200.1 and should be changed.
  • Page 222: Ip Address

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 14 • PPP Figure 124. Modify default packet settings window IP address Clicking on the IP address link (see figure 122 on page 220) displays the Modify default packet settings window (see figure...
  • Page 223: Authentication Username (Pppdefaultauthenticationusername)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 14 • PPP Authentication Username (pppDefaultAuthenticationUsername) This is the username that will be sent to the remote side if the remote machine is authenticating. If the local server is authenticating, the username that the remote sends will be compared to this username. Maximum size is 40 characters.
  • Page 224: Authentication Technique (Pppdefaultauthenticationtechnique)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 14 • PPP Authentication Technique (pppDefaultAuthenticationTechnique) Technique to be used for authenticating: • none(0)—No authentication will be used (default) • pap(3)—password authentication protocol will be used • chap(4)—challenge handshake authentication protocol will be used •...
  • Page 225: Compression (Pppdefaultipcompression)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 14 • PPP Compression (pppDefaultIpCompression) If none(1) then the local node will not attempt to negotiate any IP compression option. Otherwise, the local node will attempt to negotiate compression mode indicated by the enumerated value. Changing this object will have effect when the link is next restarted.
  • Page 226: No Buffers Available (Framerelrxnobufferavailable)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 14 • PPP No Buffers Available (framerelRxNoBufferAvailable) The number of packets received when no receive buffers were available. Data Overflow (framerelRxDataOverflow) The number of packets received with overflow indicated by the hardware.
  • Page 227: Authentication Side (Pppauthenticationside)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 14 • PPP Authentication Side (pppAuthenticationSide) This is the side of the link which will be authenticating • local(1)—local server will be authenticating. Remote needs to log into local server. • remote(2)—remote server will be authentication. Local needs to log into remote server.
  • Page 228: Ppp Statistics

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 14 • PPP PPP Statistics Bad Address (pppStatBadAddresses) The number of packets received with an incorrect address field. Bad Controls (pppStatBadControls) The number of packets received on this link with an incorrect control field.
  • Page 229: Local Ppp Protocol Comprsn (Pppstatlocaltoremoteprotcomp)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 14 • PPP Local PPP Protocol Comprsn (pppStatLocalToRemoteProtComp) Indicates whether the local PPP entity will use protocol compression when transmitting packets to the remote PPP entity. This setting becomes active when the link is in the up—able to pass packets—operational state.
  • Page 230: Ip Statistics

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 14 • PPP IP Statistics Operational Status (pppIpOperStatus) The current operational state of the interface. These are the available options: • up(1)—able to pass packets • down(2)—unable to pass packets • testing(3)—in test mode and unable to pass packets Local VJ Protocol Comprsn (pppIpLocalToRemoteCompProt) The IP compression protocol that the local IP entity uses when sending packets to the remote IP entity.
  • Page 231: Modify Link Configuration Window

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 14 • PPP Modify Link Configuration window Clicking on the Modify… link in the PPP link window (see figure 125 on page 225) displays the Modify Link Configuration window (see figure 126) where you can modify individual link settings.
  • Page 232: Authentication Side (Pppauthenticationside)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 14 • PPP Authentication Side (pppAuthenticationSide) This is the side of the link which will be authenticating • local(1)—local server will be authenticating. Remote needs to log into local server. • remote(2)—remote server will be authentication. Local needs to log into remote server.
  • Page 233: Allow Magic Number Negotiation (Pppmagicnumber)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 14 • PPP Allow Magic Number Negotiation (pppMagicNumber) Determines if magic number negotiation should be done • enabled(1)—enable magic number negotiation • disabled(2)—disable magic number negotiation Modify Link Configuration window...
  • Page 234: Rip Version 2

    Chapter 15 RIP Version 2 Chapter contents Introduction ................................235 RIP Version 2 Overview window.........................235 RIP Summary Statistics ..........................235 Defined RIP Addresses ..........................236 Define a New RIP Address ..........................236 RIP Version 2 Statistics ............................237 Subnet IP Address (rip2IfStatAddress) ......................237 Bad Packets (rip2IfStatRcvBadPackets) ......................238 Bad Routes (rip2IfStatRcvBadRoutes) ......................238...
  • Page 235: Introduction

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 15 • RIP Version 2 Introduction The T-DAC provides support for Routing Information Protocol (RIP) Version 2. The T-DAC RIP version 2 subsystem provides management information in the form of RIP Version 2 addresses, parameters, and statis- tics.
  • Page 236: Defined Rip Addresses

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 15 • RIP Version 2 Defined RIP Addresses • Address (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) (rip2IfConfAddress)—Each IP Address in the table defines a single routing domain in a single subnet for the T-DAC—to use when making RIP routing decisions.
  • Page 237: Rip Version 2 Statistics

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 15 • RIP Version 2 – rip1Compatible (3)—rip1Compatible implies broadcasting RIP-2 updates using RFC 1058 route sub- sumption rules – ripVersion2 (4)—ripVersion2 implies multicasting RIP-2 updates 3. Enter the protocol version to be used for receiving RIP packets. The following choices are available: –...
  • Page 238: Bad Packets (Rip2Ifstatrcvbadpackets)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 15 • RIP Version 2 Bad Packets (rip2IfStatRcvBadPackets) The number of RIP response packets received by the RIP process which were subsequently discarded for any reason (e.g. a version 0 packet, or an unknown command type).
  • Page 239: Address (Rip2Ifconfaddress)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 15 • RIP Version 2 Address (rip2IfConfAddress) The IP Address of this system on the indicated subnet. For unnumbered interfaces, the value 0.0.0.N, where the least significant 24 bits (N) is the ifIndex for the IP Interface in network byte order.
  • Page 240: Snmp

    Chapter 16 SNMP Chapter contents Introduction ................................241 SNMP Overview window............................241 SNMP Parameters (snmpEnableAuthenTraps) .....................242 SNMP Statistics ............................242 Received Statistics ...........................242 Packets (snmpInPkts) ........................242 Bad Version (snmpInBadVersions)....................242 Bad Community Names (snmpInBadCommunityNames) ..............242 Bad Community Uses (snmpInBadCommunity Uses) ..............242 ASN ParseErrors (snmpInASNParseErrs) ..................
  • Page 241: Introduction

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 16 • SNMP Introduction The T-DAC SNMP subsystem provides management and statistical information about the operation of the SNMP protocol on the T-DAC. RFC 3418: Management Information Base (MIB) for the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) provides detailed information about the SNMP MIB variables that the T-DAC SNMP subsystem utilizes.
  • Page 242: Snmp Parameters (Snmpenableauthentraps)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 16 • SNMP The following sections describe the statistical counts displayed in the In and Out columns on the SNMP win- dow, as well as the configurable parameter for Authentication Failure Traps.
  • Page 243: Error Status "Read Only" (Snmpinreadonlys)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 16 • SNMP Bad Values (snmpInBadValues). The total number of SNMP PDUs that were delivered to the SNMP proto- col entity and for which the value of the error-status field is badValue.
  • Page 244: Get Requests (Snmpoutgetrequests)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 16 • SNMP Get Requests (snmpOutGetRequests). The total number of SNMP Get-Request PDUs that have been gen- erated by the SNMP protocol entity. Get Next Requests (snmpOutGetNexts). The total number of SNMP Get-Next PDUs that have been gener- ated by the SNMP protocol entity.
  • Page 245: System

    Chapter 17 System Chapter contents Introduction ................................248 System Status Overview window .........................248 Hyperlinks ..............................250 General product information box ........................250 Physical status table ............................251 Refresh Rate parameter ..........................252 System Status table ............................252 Ethernet Status table............................253 T1/E1 Port Information table..........................254 Port Information table............................255 G.SHDSL Port Information table ......................255...
  • Page 246 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 17 • System Running Since Last Boot (sysUpTime) ....................261 System Manager (sysContact) ........................261 Module Name (sysName) ........................261 Physical Location (sysLocation) .......................261 Background Image (boxBackgroundFlag) ....................261 Monitor Privilege (boxMonitorPrivilege) ....................261 Front Handle Reset (boxHandleResetEnable) ..................262...
  • Page 247 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 17 • System History of Near End Performance: G.SHDSL or iDSL Port window ..............270 Interval (gshDSLIntervalNumber) ........................270 Errored Seconds (historyESgshDSL) ......................270 Severely Errored Seconds (historySESgshDSL) ....................271 Unavailable Seconds (historyUASgshDSL) ....................271...
  • Page 248: System Status Overview Window (Part 1 Of 2) (Model 3096Rc Shown)

    17 • System Introduction The System Status Overview window provides system-level information about the Model 3096RC, 3196RC, or 2616RC T-DAC. The information includes physical status and system status (see figure 131), and Ethernet status, T1/E1 port information, and G.SHDSL (Model 3096RC) or iDSL (Model 3196RC) port information, as shown in figure 132...
  • Page 249: System Status Overview Window (Part 2 Of 2) (Model 3096Rc Shown)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 17 • System Figure 132. System Status Overview window (part 2 of 2) (Model 3096RC shown) • Ethernet Status—Displays the link status and speed of the T-DAC’s Ethernet links (see figure 132).
  • Page 250: General Product Information Box

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 17 • System Hyperlinks As shown in figure 133 on page 250, the System Status Overview window also provides links to the System Status Details window (see section “System Status Details window”...
  • Page 251: Physical Status Table And Refresh Rate Menu

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 17 • System Figure 135. Physical status table and Refresh Rate menu Physical status table The Physical Status section of the System Status Overview window (see figure 135) lists the possible conditions of the T-DAC components (see table 5).
  • Page 252: System Status Table

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 17 • System Refresh Rate parameter This parameter (see figure 135 on page 251) selects how often the System Status Overview window is refreshed. The user-selectable options are: • none(0) • rate10sec(10)—Refresh every 10 seconds •...
  • Page 253: Ethernet Status

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 17 • System • Primary clock. A flashing red star (see figure 137 on page 252) indicates there is an alarm condition in the primary clock. A green square denotes that the primary clock is functioning properly.
  • Page 254: T1/E1 Port Information

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 17 • System Figure 139. T1/E1 port information T1/E1 Port Information table The T1/E1 Port Information table (see figure 139) displays status information in three categories: • Configure—WAN port numbers are displayed as hyperlinks. Clicking link displays a WAN Circuit Config- uration Link window for configuring a WAN port.
  • Page 255: Port Information Table

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 17 • System Figure 140. G.SHDSL port information Port Information table If you have a Model 3096RC, go to section “G.SHDSL Port Information table”. Otherwise, for a Model 3196RC, go to section “iDSL Port Information table”...
  • Page 256: Idsl Port Information

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 17 • System Figure 141. iDSL port information iDSL Port Information table The iDSL Port Information table (see figure 140) displays status information in three categories: • Port—Clicking on the hyperlink for each port displays the iDSL port information window.
  • Page 257: System Status Details Window

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 17 • System Figure 142. System Status Details window System Status Details window Click on the Detailed Status… hyperlink to view the System Status Details window. The System Status Details window displays the following information: •...
  • Page 258: General Information (Boxmanufacturegeneralinfo)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 17 • System CPU Statistics This portion of the System Status Details window, shown in figure 142 on page 257, contains information described in the following sections. % CPU Idle (boxIdletime) This indicates what percentage of the CPU processing power is not being utilized.
  • Page 259: Total Time Waited (Boxcountmsgblktaskwait)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 17 • System Total Time Waited (boxCountMsgBlkTaskWait) The total number of times that the proper size message block was not available to hold a packet, and the CPU task went to sleep while waiting for it.
  • Page 260: System Parameters Window

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 17 • System Figure 143. System Parameters window System Parameters window Clicking on the hyperlink System Parameters… displays the System Parameters window (see figure 143) which contains the following: • Installation Parameters section •...
  • Page 261: Running Since Last Boot (Sysuptime)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 17 • System Running Since Last Boot (sysUpTime) This SNMP variable represents the time since the network management portion of the system was last re- initialized. System Manager (sysContact) This SNMP variable represents the textual identification of the contact person for this managed node, which may include information on how to contact this person as defined by specification RFC1213.MIB.
  • Page 262: Front Handle Reset (Boxhandleresetenable)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 17 • System Front Handle Reset (boxHandleResetEnable) Selects whether unlocking the front handle will cause T-DACS to reset. • disabled(0)—Unlocking the front handle will not cause the T-DACS to reset • enabled(1)—Unlocking the front handle will cause the T-DACS to reset Common Code Revision (boxCommonCodeRevision) This is the common code base revision number.
  • Page 263: Modify Parameters Window

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 17 • System Modify Parameters window The System Parameters Configuration window (see figure 144) provides the means for you to modify the values for T-DAC System configurable parameters in the SNMP and HTTP, and Installation tables. To display the System (configurable parameters) window, on the System Parameters window, click the Modify Parameters…...
  • Page 264: Stats Refresh Rate (Boxwebrefreshrate)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 17 • System • writeUserlpWan(114)—The monitor user can change all parameters—except passwords— under authenti- cation, drop-and-insert, dial-in, IP, T1/E1, and Frame Relay links. • writeUserlpWanSystem(242)—The monitor user can change all parameters—except passwords— under authentication, drop-and-insert, dial-in, IP, T1/E1, Frame Relay, System, and System Log links.
  • Page 265: User Password Verification (Boxsnmpverifypassword)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 17 • System User Password Verification (boxSnmpVerifyPassword) This is verification for the password. It must be set before replacing the old password with the new one. System History Overview window The System History Overview window (see figure...
  • Page 266: System History Diagram

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 17 • System The System History Overview window functions as a menu or portal to this information via two tables of hyper- links to related windows, as shown in figure 146. System History...
  • Page 267: Dsl Port Information Table

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 17 • System DSL Port Information table If you have a Model 3096RC, go to section “G.SHDSL port information table”. Otherwise, for a Model 3196RC, go to section “iDSL port information table”...
  • Page 268: (Wan) Circuit Id # History Of Near End Performance Window

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 17 • System (WAN) Circuit ID # History of Near End Performance window The (WAN) Circuit ID # History of Near End Performance window displays line statistics pertaining to the remote end of the T1/E1 links. The window displays statistics for the preceding 24 hour period in 15-minute intervals (see figure...
  • Page 269: Severely Errored Frame Seconds (Dsx1Intervalsefss)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 17 • System Severely Errored Frame Seconds (dsx1IntervalSEFSs) The number of severely errored framing seconds encountered by a DS1 interface in one of the previous 96, 15- minute intervals. Unavailable Seconds (dsx1IntervalUASs) The number of unavailable seconds encountered by a DS1 interface in one of the previous 96, 15- minute intervals.
  • Page 270: History Of Near End Performance: G.shdsl Or Idsl Port Window

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 17 • System History of Near End Performance: G.SHDSL or iDSL Port window The History of Near End Performance: G.SHDSL or iDSL Port window displays line statistics pertaining to the near end of a G.SHDSL/iDSL link. The page displays statistics for the preceding 24 hour period in 15-minute intervals (see figure...
  • Page 271: Severely Errored Seconds (Historysesgshdsl)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 17 • System Severely Errored Seconds (historySESgshDSL) The number of far-end severely errored seconds encountered by a G.SHDSL interface in one of the previous 96, 15-minute intervals. Unavailable Seconds (historyUASgshDSL) The number of far-end unavailable seconds encountered by a G.SHDSL interface in one of the previous 96, 15-minute intervals.
  • Page 272: Alarm Card

    Chapter 18 Alarm Card Chapter contents Introduction ................................273 Alarm Card Status ...............................273...
  • Page 273: Introduction

    Click the Clear button to return the chassis state to nor- mal. Figure 151. Critical Chassis Alarm Note If the chassis contains more than one (2616RC/3096RC/3196RC) or any combination thereof, then only one card should be enabled to monitor the alarm card. Note Due to hardware limitations, some older cards do not support alarm card monitoring.
  • Page 274: System Log

    Chapter 19 System Log Chapter contents Introduction ................................275 System Log Overview window..........................275 Hyperlinks ..............................276 System Log Parameters ..........................277 SysLog Daemon IP Address(syslogDaemonIP) ..................277 SNMP Trap Daemon IP Address (syslogTrapIP) ..................277 Min Priority for SysLog Daemon (syslogDaemonPriority) ..............277 Min Priority for Console RS-232 (syslogConsolePriority) ...............278 Min Priority for Flash Storage (syslogFlashPriority) ................278...
  • Page 275: Introduction

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 19 • System Log Introduction The T-DAC software provides a system log utility. The system log subsystem generates an event message for certain errors and significant occurrences within the T-DAC system. The T-DAC can store these system log messages in memory, or send them to another device for processing and/or monitoring by an operator.
  • Page 276: System Log Windows Map

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 19 • System Log The System Log main window provides hyperlinks to the System Log (configuration), System Log (volatile Memory) and System Log (Non-Volatile Memory) windows, as shown in figure 153. System Log...
  • Page 277: System Log Parameters

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 19 • System Log • Non-Volatile Memory—Clicking on the Non-Volatile Memory… link displays the System Log Messages in Non-Volatile Memory window where you can view the system log messages currently stored in the T-DAC NVRAM.
  • Page 278: Min Priority For Console Rs-232 (Syslogconsolepriority)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 19 • System Log Min Priority for Console RS-232 (syslogConsolePriority) System messages which have a priority equal to or greater than this setting will be sent directly to the RS-232 Config control port (RJ-45 connector labeled “Config”) on the front panel of the T-DAC. Messages will be sent regardless of the current operating state of the RS- 232 configuration port.
  • Page 279: Min Priority For Ram (Syslogtablepriority)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 19 • System Log Min Priority for RAM (SyslogTablePriority) System messages which have a priority equal to or greater than this setting will appear in System Log—Volatile Memory. The lower the number next to the priority listed below, the more details system logging will provide.
  • Page 280: System Log Configuration Window

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 19 • System Log • syslogFlashFull(1)—When Flash is rejecting system log messages because the message cache is full, the T- DAC will set the value of syslogFlashClear(2) to syslogFlashFull(1). To correct this condition by erasing the messages in (clearing) flash memory, select the value syslogFlashClear(2) from the drop-down menu, and...
  • Page 281: Syslog Daemon Ip Address(Syslogdaemonip)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 19 • System Log SysLog Daemon IP Address(syslogDaemonIP) The IP address of a host computer system which is running a syslog daemon. System messages with a priority greater than or equal to the configurable syslogDaemonPriority will be sent to this IP address (see section “Pri-...
  • Page 282: Min Priority For Flash Storage (Syslogflashpriority)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 19 • System Log Min Priority for Flash Storage (syslogFlashPriority) System messages which have a priority equal to or greater than this setting will be permanently stored in the Flash PROM. Due to being permanent memory, the Flash memory eventually becomes filled. When this occurs, the memory must be cleared before accepting more messages.
  • Page 283: Unix Facility (Syslogunixfacility)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 19 • System Log Unix Facility (syslogUnixFacility) This setting is used when syslog messages are sent to a Unix-type syslog daemon. In this case the message will include the facility and priority coding.
  • Page 284: System Log Messages In Non-Volatile Memory Window

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 19 • System Log System Log Messages in Non-Volatile Memory window The System Log Messages in Non-Volatile Memory window (see figure 158) displays the time-stamped system log messages currently stored in the T-DAC’s non-volatile Flash memory. To display the System Log Messages in Non-Volatile Memory window, on the System Log Overview window, click the Non-Volatile Memory…...
  • Page 285: T1/E1 Link

    Chapter 20 T1/E1 Link Chapter contents Introduction ................................288 T1/E1 Link Activity Ports window........................290 Link (dsx1LineIndex) ............................291 Type (dsx1LineType) ............................291 Circuit ID (dsx1CircuitIdentifier) .........................291 Line Status (dsx1LineStatus)..........................292 Failure States ..............................292 Far end LOF or Yellow Alarm (Far End Alarm Failure) ................292 Near end or far end sending AIS (Alarm Indication Signal (AIS) Failure) ..........293 Near End LOF or Red Alarm (Loss of Frame Failure)
  • Page 286 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 20 • T1/E1 Link Red Alarm Severity () ..........................300 WAN Circuit Configuration—Channel Assignment ...................300 Near End Line Statistics—Current ........................302 Errored Seconds (dsx1CurrentESs) .......................302 Severely Errored Seconds (dsx1CurrentSESs) ....................302 Severely Errored Frame Seconds (dsx1CurrentSEFSs) ...................302...
  • Page 287 Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 20 • T1/E1 Link Path Code Violations (dsx1FarEndCurrentPCVs) ..................307 Bursty Errored Seconds (dsx1FarEndCurrentBESs) ..................307 Degraded Minutes (dsx1FarEndCurrentDMs) ....................307 Far End Line Statistics—History .........................307 Interval (dsx1FarEndIntervalNumber) ......................307 Errored Seconds (dsx1FarEndIntervalESs) ....................308 Severely Errored Seconds (dsx1FarEndIntervalSESs) ..................308...
  • Page 288: Introduction

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 20 • T1/E1 Link Introduction T1/E1 Link Activity Overview window (see figure 159) provides the means for you to manage the T1/E1 Link subsystem. The T1/E1 Link Activity Overview page provides a quick summary of all 4, 8, 12 or 16 WAN ports.
  • Page 289: T1/E1 Link Activity Windows Map

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 20 • T1/E1 Link The T1/E1 Link Activity Overview window provides links to the windows shown in figure 160. T1/E1 Link Overview T1/E1 Links Summary Status T1/E1 Near-End Link Statistics—Current T1/E1 Near-End Link Statistics—History...
  • Page 290: T1/E1 Link Activity Ports Window

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 20 • T1/E1 Link • If an alarm or alarms are present for a specific WAN port, a hyperlink beside Line Status: will state Alarms Present (see figure 161). The associated web page called Circuit ID # Line Status Alarms points out the indi- cation for the type of alarm.
  • Page 291: Link (Dsx1Lineindex)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 20 • T1/E1 Link • Near End Line Statistics—Show error statistics collected from the near-end of the T1/E1 line. • Far End Line Statistics—Show statistics collected from the far-end T1/E1 line. Far End Line Statistics can be...
  • Page 292: Line Status (Dsx1Linestatus)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 20 • T1/E1 Link Line Status (dsx1LineStatus) This variable indicates interface line status. It contains loopback, failure, received alarm and transmitted alarm information. If any condition other than No Alarms exists, you can click on the Alarms Present link to view the Line Status Alarms page (see figure...
  • Page 293: Near End Or Far End Sending Ais (Alarm Indication Signal (Ais) Failure)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 20 • T1/E1 Link Near end or far end sending AIS (Alarm Indication Signal (AIS) Failure) The Alarm Indication Signal failure is declared when an AIS defect is detected at the input and the AIS defect still exists after the Loss of Frame failure (which is caused by the unframed nature of the all-ones signal) is declared.
  • Page 294: Far End Sending Ts16 Lomf (Far End Loss Of Multiframe Failure)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 20 • T1/E1 Link Far End Sending TS16 LOMF (Far End Loss of Multiframe Failure) The Far End Loss of Multiframe failure is declared when bit 2 of TS16 of frame 0 is received set to one on two consecutive occasions.
  • Page 295: Line Status-Configuration

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 20 • T1/E1 Link Line Status—Configuration Clicking on the Line Status—Configuration hyperlink in the T1/E1 Link Activity Ports page displays the WAN Circuit Configuration hyperlink page (see figure 164). This page contains general information about the WAN interface, including the type of line (D4 Superframe or Extended Superframe), type of line coding (B8ZS or AMI), Near and Far End Line Statistics, and Line Status.
  • Page 296: Valid Intervals (Dsx1Validintervals)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 20 • T1/E1 Link Valid Intervals (dsx1ValidIntervals) The number of previous intervals for which valid data was collected. The value will be 96 unless the interface was brought on-line within the last 24-hours, in which case the value will be the number of completed 15- minute intervals since the interface has been online.
  • Page 297: Line Interface Settings

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 20 • T1/E1 Link Line Interface Settings This portion of the WAN Circuit Configuration window contains information described in the following sections. Circuit ID (dsx1CircuitIdentifier) This variable contains the transmission vendor’s circuit identifier, for the purpose of facilitating troubleshooting.
  • Page 298: Receive Equalizer (Linkrxequalizer)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 20 • T1/E1 Link Receive Equalizer (linkRxEqualizer) This variable determines the equalization used on the received signal. Long haul signals should have the equal- ization set for more. Short haul signals require less equalization.
  • Page 299: Fdl (Dsx1Fdl)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 20 • T1/E1 Link • YellowFormatDL(2)—FF00 pattern in the Data Link • YellowFormatFrame12FS(3)—FS bit of frame 12 FDL (dsx1FDL) This variable describes which implementation of FDL is being used, if any. FDL applies only to T1 circuits.
  • Page 300: Error Injection (Linkinjecterror)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 20 • T1/E1 Link • dsx1SendResetCode(4)—Sending a loopback termination request Error Injection (linkInjectError) Force an output error to see if the other end detects it • noErrorInjection(0) • injectCRCerrorBurst(1) • injectLineErrorBurst(2) Yellow Alarm Severity () This reference is identical to the reference on the Alarms window in the Configuration Menu.
  • Page 301: Wan Circuit Channel Assignment Window

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 20 • T1/E1 Link To display the WAN Circuit Channel Assignment window: • Determine which T1/E1 WAN circuit you wish to use for in-band management • Display the WAN Circuit Configuration Link page for your selected T1/E1 link •...
  • Page 302: Near End Line Statistics-Current

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 20 • T1/E1 Link Near End Line Statistics—Current Click on Near End Line Statistics—Current to display line statistics for the current 15-minute interval (see figure 167). Figure 167. Current Near End Performance window Errored Seconds (dsx1CurrentESs) The number of errored seconds, encountered by a DS1 interface in the current 15-minute interval.
  • Page 303: Degraded Minutes (Dsx1Currentdms)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 20 • T1/E1 Link Degraded Minutes (dsx1CurrentDMs) The number of degraded minutes (DMs) encountered by a DS1 interface in the current 15-minute interval. Line Code Violations (dsx1CurrentLCVs) The number of line code violations (LCVs) encountered by a DS1 interface in the current 15-minute interval.
  • Page 304: Severely Errored Frame Seconds (Dsx1Intervalsefss)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 20 • T1/E1 Link Severely Errored Frame Seconds (dsx1IntervalSEFSs) The number of severely errored framing seconds encountered by a DS1 interface in one of the previous 96, individual 15-minute, intervals. Unavailable Seconds (dsx1IntervalUASs) The number of unavailable seconds encountered by a DS1 interface in one of the previous 96, individual 15- minute, intervals.
  • Page 305: Near End Line Statistics-Totals

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 20 • T1/E1 Link Near End Line Statistics—Totals Click on Near End Line Statistics—Totals to display the total statistics of errors that occurred during the previ- ous 24-hour period, the previous 96 15-minute intervals (see figure...
  • Page 306: Degraded Minutes (Dsx1Totaldms)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 20 • T1/E1 Link Degraded Minutes (dsx1TotalDMs) The number of degraded minutes (DMs) encountered by a DS1 interface in the previous 24-hour interval. Line Code Violations (dsx1TotalLCVs) The number of line code violations (LCVs) encountered by a DS1 interface in the previous 24-hour interval.
  • Page 307: Line Errored Seconds (Dsx1Farendcurrentless)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 20 • T1/E1 Link Line Errored Seconds (dsx1FarEndCurrentLESs) The number of far-end line errored seconds encountered by a DS1 interface in the current 15-minute interval Path Code Violations (dsx1FarEndCurrentPCVs) The number of far-end path coding violations reported via the far-end block error count encountered by a DS1 interface in the current 15-minute interval.
  • Page 308: Errored Seconds (Dsx1Farendintervaless)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 20 • T1/E1 Link Errored Seconds (dsx1FarEndIntervalESs) The number of far-end errored seconds encountered by a DS1 interface in one of the previous 96, individual 15-minute, intervals. Severely Errored Seconds (dsx1FarEndIntervalSESs) The number of far-end severely errored seconds encountered by a DS1 interface in one of the previous 96, individual 15-minute, intervals.
  • Page 309: Far End Line Statistics-Totals

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 20 • T1/E1 Link Far End Line Statistics—Totals Click on Far End Line Statistics—Totals to display the total statistics of errors that occurred during the previous 24-hour period (see figure 172). This is the sum of the current 15-minute interval and all time prior intervals within the last 24 hours.
  • Page 310: Bursty Errored Seconds (Dsx1Farendtotalbess)

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 20 • T1/E1 Link Bursty Errored Seconds (dsx1FarEndTotalBESs) The number of far-end bursty errored seconds (BESs) encountered by a DS1 interface in the previous 24- hour interval. Degraded Minutes (dsx1FarEndTotalDMs) The number of far-end degraded minutes (DMs) encountered by a DS1 interface in the previous 24- hour interval.
  • Page 311: About

    Chapter 21 About Chapter contents Introduction ................................312 Patton Electronics Company contact information ....................312...
  • Page 312: Introduction

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 21 • About Introduction The About link displays Patton Electronics Company contact information (see “Patton Electronics Company contact information”). Click on About under the T-DAC’s Configuration Menu to display the About main win- dow (see figure...
  • Page 313: License

    Chapter 22 License Chapter contents Introduction ................................314 End User License Agreement ..........................314 1. Definitions: ...............................314 2. Title: .................................314 3. Term: ................................314 4. Grant of License: ............................315 5. Warranty: ..............................315 6. Termination: .............................315...
  • Page 314: Introduction

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 22 • License Introduction The License link presents the End User License Agreement for the T-DAC software. Click on License under the Configuration Menu to display the License main window (see figure 174).
  • Page 315: Grant Of License

    Models 2616RC, 3096RC & 3196RC Admin Reference Guide 22 • License 4. Grant of License: A) During the term of this Agreement, Patton Electronics Company grants a personal, non-transferable, non- assignable and non-exclusive license to the End User to use the Program(s) only with the Designated Equip- ment at a site owned or leased by the End User.

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