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ForeFront™ Model 3125 Resource Card
Remote Access Server (RAS)
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Part Number: 07MD3125-GS, Rev. B
Revised: February 21, 2012

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  • Page 1 ForeFront™ Model 3125 Resource Card Remote Access Server (RAS) User Manual Sales Office: +1 (301) 975-1000 Technical Support: +1 (301) 975-1007 E-mail: support@patton.com WWW: www.patton.com Part Number: 07MD3125-GS, Rev. B Revised: February 21, 2012...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2012, Patton Electronics Company. All rights reserved. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Patton Electronics assumes no liability for errors that may appear in this document. The software described in this document is furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Compliance Information............................7 Radio and TV Interference ............................. 7 Industry Canada Notice............................7 FCC Information ..............................7 FCC Part 68 Compliance Statement ........................8 CE Notice ................................9 Service ..................................9 About this guide..............................11 Audience................................11 Structure................................11 Precautions ................................12 Typographical conventions used in this document....................
  • Page 4 Completing the installation ...........................57 4 Operation and shutdown..........................59 Introduction ................................60 Activating the RAS ..............................60 De-activating the RAS ............................60 5 Contacting Patton for assistance ........................63 Introduction ................................64 Contact information..............................64 Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs)..............64 Warranty coverage ............................64...
  • Page 5 Model 3125 RAS User Manual Contents Returns for credit ............................64 Return for credit policy ..........................65 RMA numbers ..............................65 Shipping instructions ..........................65...
  • Page 6 Contents Model 3125 RAS User Manual...

  • Page 7: Compliance Information

    If you elect to do so, you have the right to file a complaint with the FCC. If you have any trouble operating the Model 3125, please contact Patton Electronics Technical Support at +1 301- 975-1000.

  • Page 8: Fcc Part 68 Compliance Statement

    FCC. 4. If you experience trouble with the RAS, please contact Patton Electronics, Co. for service or repairs. Repairs should be performed only by Patton Electronics Co.

  • Page 9: Ce Notice

    Compliance Information CE Notice The CE symbol on your Patton Electronics equipment indicates that it is in compliance with the Electromag- netic Compatibility (EMC) directive and the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) of the European Union (EU). A Certificate of Compliance is available by contacting Technical Support.
  • Page 10 Compliance Information Model 3125 RAS User Manual...

  • Page 11: About This Guide

    About this guide This guide describes installing and configuring a Patton Electronics Model 3125 Remote Access Server (RAS). By the time you are finished with this guide, your RAS will be receiving calls and transferring data. The instructions in this guide are based on the following assumptions: •...

  • Page 12: Precautions

    About this guide Model 3125 RAS User Manual Precautions Notes and cautions, which have the following meanings, are used throughout this guide to help you become aware of potential RAS problems: Note Calls attention to important information. The shock hazard symbol and WARNING heading indicate a potential electric shock hazard.

  • Page 13: Mouse Conventions

    Model 3125 RAS User Manual About this guide Mouse conventions The following conventions are used when describing 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). Right mouse button This button refers the secondary or rightmost mouse button (unless you have changed the default configuration).
  • Page 14 About this guide Model 3125 RAS User Manual...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter contents Model 3125 Remote Access Server overview......................16 Hardware overview ..............................18 WAN ................................18 LAN ................................19 Signaling .................................19 Modems ................................19 RS-232 control port ............................19 Power system ..............................19 Central processing unit ...........................19 Temperature ..............................19 Altitude ................................19 Humidity ................................19 Physical dimensions ............................20 3125RC Resource Card ..........................20 3125TM Transition Module ........................21 Security ................................21...

  • Page 16: Model 3125 Remote Access Server Overview

    1 • Introduction Model 3125 RAS User Manual Model 3125 Remote Access Server overview The Model 3125 (see figure 1) is a central-site remote-access server with integrated modems that terminate dial-up analog and digital users. The Model 3125RC RAS combines 96 or 120 ports, RAS software, a 10/100 Ethernet port, IP routing, Frame Relay/PPP forwarding, up to 52 T1/E1 WAN ports, and a centralized web- based management system.
  • Page 17 Model 3125 RAS User Manual 1 • Introduction Figure 2. Patton 2U, 4U, and 6U cPCI platforms Model 3125 Remote Access Server overview...

  • Page 18: Hardware Overview

    1 • Introduction Model 3125 RAS User Manual Hardware overview The Model 3125 RAS is a fully integrated remote access server for central site concentration of analog and dig- ital modem calls. The 3125 Resource Card (see figure 3) is a 6U-sized CompactPCI circuit card that contains a full set of status LEDs and control port on the chassis front panel, while connections for WAN and LAN are located on the rear 3125 Transition Module.

  • Page 19: Lan

    Model 3125 RAS User Manual 1 • Introduction The dual 10/100-Mbps Ethernet LAN ports are presented on an RJ-45 connector with an auto-sensing/full- duplex 10Base-T or 100Base-T interface. They also include: • 100Base-TX half-/full-duplex operation (100 + 100) • 10Base-T half-/full-duplex operation (10 + 10) •...

  • Page 20: Physical Dimensions

    1 • Introduction Model 3125 RAS User Manual Physical dimensions 3125RC Resource Card Weight: 0.8 lbs (0.35 kg) Refer to figure 4 for height, width, and depth dimensions. Figure 4. 3125RC physical dimensions Hardware overview...

  • Page 21: 3125Tm Transition Module

    SNMP version 1 configuration management • Support for MIB-II (RFC-1213), DS1 MIB (RFC-1406), RIPv2 MIB (RFC 1389), Ethernet MIB (RFC- 1643), Frame Relay DTE MIB (RFC-1315) and Patton’s enterprise MIB (1768) • System logging to configuration port, non-volatile FLASH, volatile RAM, SYSLOG Daemon, and SNMP trap •...

  • Page 22: Led Display

    1 • Introduction Model 3125 RAS User Manual • Dial-in dynamic IP address pool management • User configurable login prompts and banners • Status reporting of all access server parameters • Built in HTTP server for complete configuration and control using a standard Web browser Figure 6.

  • Page 23: Approvals

    Model 3125 RAS User Manual 1 • Introduction • WAN STATUS: Green indicates normal status at each of the four T1/E1/PRI links. Red indicates an error. Approvals The Model 3125 RAS has achieved the following approvals: • FCC Part 15, Class A •...

  • Page 24: Software Overview

    Model 3125 RAS User Manual Software overview The Patton Model 3125 supports all common remote access services as well as integrated routing and forward- ing (see table 3). Authentication and network management offer control and detailed monitoring from any web browser. From the PSTN, the Model 3125 RAS will accept either T1/E1 or PRI connections, with sup- port for both channel associated or common channel signaling.

  • Page 25: Hardware Installation

    Chapter 2 Hardware installation Chapter contents Introduction ................................26 Unpacking the Model 3125 RAS...........................26 Materials and Tools Required..........................26 Model 3125 installation............................27 Installing the 3125TM Transition Module .....................27 Installing the 3125RC Resource Card ......................30 Cable installation..............................31 Connecting the Ethernet ports ........................31 Connecting the 10/100Base-T Ethernet port to an Ethernet switch or hub ..........32 Connecting the 10/100Base-T Ethernet port to an Ethernet-capable workstation ........32 Connecting the EIA-561 RS-232 configuration port ..................32 Connecting to the T1/E1/PRI WAN ports .....................33...

  • Page 26: Introduction

    2 • Hardware installation Model 3125 RAS User Manual Introduction This chapter contains the following procedures for installing the Model 3125 RAS: • “Unpacking the Model 3125 RAS”—lists the contents of the RAS shipping container • “Model 3125 installation” on page 27—describes installing the RAS in a cPCI rack. •...

  • Page 27: Model 3125 Installation

    Model 3125 RAS User Manual 2 • Hardware installation Model 3125 installation The resource and transition modules can easily be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD) resulting from the build-up of electri- cal potential on clothing and other materials. To avid damaging the 3125 modules, perform the following safety and ESD preventive measures: •...
  • Page 28 2 • Hardware installation Model 3125 RAS User Manual 4. Press on the red tab on each injection/ejection handle to release the handle (see figure 7). Figure 7. Releasing a injection/ejection handle 5. Locate the slot where the 3125TM will be installed. Insert the 3125TM so it enters the corresponding top and bottom slot guides as shown in figure 8.
  • Page 29 Model 3125 RAS User Manual 2 • Hardware installation 6. Carefully slide the 3125TM into the chassis until it engages the mid-plane (see figure 9), when that hap- pens, pivot the injection/ejection handles into locked position (see figure 10). Verify that the red tab in each handle clicks into place, indicating that the module is fully seated and locked.

  • Page 30: Installing The 3125Rc Resource Card

    2 • Hardware installation Model 3125 RAS User Manual 7. Verify that the module is properly seated, then secure it to the chassis using the captive fasteners located adjacent to the injection/ejection handles (see figure 11). Figure 11. Securing the captive fasteners Installing the 3125RC Resource Card 1.

  • Page 31: Cable Installation

    Model 3125 RAS User Manual 2 • Hardware installation Cable installation This section describes installing the network interface cables. Connecting the Ethernet ports The 3125TM has a dual 10/100 Ethernet interface for connection to your LAN (see figure 12). The Ethernet port will autosense the correct speed of the local LAN and automatically negotiate half- or full-duplex operation.

  • Page 32: Connecting The 10/100Base-T Ethernet Port To An Ethernet Switch Or Hub

    2 • Hardware installation Model 3125 RAS User Manual Connecting the 10/100Base-T Ethernet port to an Ethernet switch or hub The 10/100Base-T Ethernet port (see figure 12 on page 31) is designed to connect to an Ethernet switch or hub. Connect a straight-through CAT-5 cable (one wired as shown in figure 13) between the RAS and the hub/switch.

  • Page 33: Connecting To The T1/E1/Pri Wan Ports

    2. Attach the network cable from the telephone network demarc to the Primary T1/E1/PRI port (RJ-48C) on the RAS. Note For 75-ohm twin-coax E1 connections, use the Patton Model 460 E1 120-ohm/75-ohm adapter to convert from a 75-ohm dual-coax to the 120-ohm twisted-pair interface the RAS uses.
  • Page 34 2 • Hardware installation Model 3125 RAS User Manual Completing the hardware installation...

  • Page 35: Configuring The Ras For Operation

    Chapter 3 Configuring the RAS for operation Chapter contents Introduction ................................36 Configuration prerequisites ...........................36 Preparing the RAS for configuration........................36 Configuring the RAS with a Web browser......................40 Opening the RAS Web Administration Pages ....................40 Home page overview ............................42 Configuring simple authentication ........................44 No Validation ............................44 A Static User .............................45 Configuring dial-in user information ......................46...

  • Page 36: Introduction

    3 • Configuring the RAS for operation Model 3125 RAS User Manual Introduction This chapter contains the following procedures for configuring the Model 3125 Remote Access Server for operation: • “Configuration prerequisites”—lists the items you need to have on hand before configuring the RAS. •...
  • Page 37 Model 3125 RAS User Manual 3 • Configuring the RAS for operation – 8 bits – No Parity – 1 Stop bit – No flow control 3. Set up HyperTerminal™ as follows: – Open a HyperTerminal session. – Enter a name for this connection. –...
  • Page 38 3 • Configuring the RAS for operation Model 3125 RAS User Manual Figure 18. COM properties Figure 19. Terminal keys configuration – Configure the Settings for Function, arrow and ctrl keys act as to Terminal keys as shown in figure 19. Press <RETURN>...
  • Page 39 Model 3125 RAS User Manual 3 • Configuring the RAS for operation Figure 20. Login window 5. Type superuser as the default username and password, then press <RETURN>. The Top Level Man- agement window displays (see figure 21). Figure 21. VT-100 Top Level Management window 6.

  • Page 40: Configuring The Ras With A Web Browser

    3 • Configuring the RAS for operation Model 3125 RAS User Manual 16. Use the left arrow key to return to the top level management page. 17. Select a Home. 18. Select 1 StoreConfig to save your IP address and netmask. The RAS is now prepared for configuration using a Web browser.
  • Page 41 Model 3125 RAS User Manual 3 • Configuring the RAS for operation Figure 22. Home page Configuring the RAS with a Web browser...

  • Page 42: Home Page Overview

    3 • Configuring the RAS for operation Model 3125 RAS User Manual Home page overview HOME Configuration Menu window is divided into two panes: the pane and the configuration/informa- tion pane (see figure 23). The Configuration Menu contains the links to the various RAS subsystems, while the configuration/information pane is where you can view status and other information, or make changes to the system configuration.
  • Page 43 Model 3125 RAS User Manual 3 • Configuring the RAS for operation From the Home page, the following actions can be performed: • Record Current Configuration—clicking on this button (figure 24) causes the current configuration to be stored in FLASH memory. Any changes made to the RAS configuration are stored in non-volatile RAM first.

  • Page 44: Configuring Simple Authentication

    3 • Configuring the RAS for operation Model 3125 RAS User Manual Configuring simple authentication The following sections describe two methods for configuring simple authentication to test the setup. No Validation A No Validation authentication setting means that the user will be able to log in without requiring a username or password.

  • Page 45: A Static User

    Model 3125 RAS User Manual 3 • Configuring the RAS for operation Figure 26. Authentication Configuration window Modify 2. Click on . The Authentication Configuration window appears (see figure 26). 3. Change Validation noValidation(0) 4. Click on the Submit Query button.

  • Page 46: Configuring Dial-In User Information

    3 • Configuring the RAS for operation Model 3125 RAS User Manual 2. To add an entry in the static user database (see figure 27), fill in the ID with a number not currently in use. Figure 27. Static User Identification window 3.
  • Page 47 Model 3125 RAS User Manual 3 • Configuring the RAS for operation 2. Click on Modify . The Modify Dial-In window appears (see figure 29). Figure 29. Modify Dial-In window, Login section 3. The IP address pool contains the IP addresses that are assigned dynamically to the dial-in connections. Type the IP address pool in the space provided.

  • Page 48: Configuring The Default Gateway

    3 • Configuring the RAS for operation Model 3125 RAS User Manual Figure 30. Modify Dial-In window, Domain Name Server section 6. Enter in the IP Address of the primary and secondary domain name servers (DNS). The DNS enables users to find locations on the Internet. 7.

  • Page 49: Configuring Line Settings And Signaling For E1

    Model 3125 RAS User Manual 3 • Configuring the RAS for operation Configuring line settings and signaling for E1 T1/E1 Link Configuration Menu 1. Select on the . The T1/E1 Link Activity window appears (see figure 32). Figure 32. T1/E1 Link Activity window Link: 1 corresponds to Line 1 on the RAS.

  • Page 50: Configuring The Line Settings

    3 • Configuring the RAS for operation Model 3125 RAS User Manual Configuring the line settings Line Type 1. Click on the pop-up menu (see figure 33 on page 49) and choose from the following options: – For an E1/PRI line your options will be either dsx1E1(4) or dsx1E1-CRC(5) –...

  • Page 51: Setting The Line Signaling For An E1/Pri (Isdn) Line

    Model 3125 RAS User Manual 3 • Configuring the RAS for operation Figure 35. WAN Circuit Configuration window, signaling Settings section Setting the line signaling for an E1/PRI (ISDN) line Do the following: 1. Scroll down the WAN Circuit Configuration window, until the Signaling Settings section appears (see figure 35).
  • Page 52 3 • Configuring the RAS for operation Model 3125 RAS User Manual Figure 36. MFR Version 2 Modify window 5. Click on the Country pop-up menu. If your country is not available, select ituStandard(1). 6. Click on Submit Interregister signaling 7.

  • Page 53: Channel Assignment

    Model 3125 RAS User Manual 3 • Configuring the RAS for operation Note The information entered into the Interregister Signaling section must match the information the telco provided. If the information entered is not the same, the RAS may not answer calls. In some installations, the phone company will send a special tone to alert that it is done sending the Calling Number.

  • Page 54: Setting The Line Signaling For An Isdn/Pri Line

    3 • Configuring the RAS for operation Model 3125 RAS User Manual – dsx1D4 AT&T D4 format DS1 – For ISDN PRI service, set the line type to dsx1ESF Line Coding 2. Click on the pop-up menu (see figure 33 on page 49). The most common options are: dsx1B8ZS and dsx1AMI.

  • Page 55: Channel Assignment

    Model 3125 RAS User Manual 3 • Configuring the RAS for operation – For T1 lines with ESF/B8ZS this should be set to linkYellowFormatDL(2). 7. Click on Submit Query Channel assignment This section describes configuring the RAS so it will know which channels are active. Do the following: 1.
  • Page 56 3 • Configuring the RAS for operation Model 3125 RAS User Manual 4. To import or export a configuration, click on Import/Export under the Configuration Menu to display the Import/Export main window (see figure 38). Figure 38. Import/Export main window 5.

  • Page 57: Completing The Installation

    Model 3125 RAS User Manual 3 • Configuring the RAS for operation To save the displayed data as a text file, select the option on your browser (see figure 40). For example, Save under Netscape, select . A dialog box will display enabling you to save the contents of the export >...
  • Page 58 Congratulations! Your RAS is now installed. For more in-depth information about configuring your RAS set- tings, refer to the Model 3125 Administrator’s Reference Guide available online at www.patton.com/manuals/ 3125-arg.pdf. Otherwise, refer to Chapter 4, “Operation and shutdown” for information on activating and de-activating your remote access server.

  • Page 59: Operation And Shutdown

    Chapter 4 Operation and shutdown Chapter contents Introduction ................................60 Activating the RAS ..............................60 De-activating the RAS ............................60...

  • Page 60: Introduction

    4 • Operation and shutdown Model 3125 RAS User Manual Introduction This chapter describes how to start or power-down the RAS. Activating the RAS Power to the modules is delivered from the cPCI chassis backplane through the 47-pin PICMG 2.11 power connectors on the 3125RC.
  • Page 61 Model 3125 RAS User Manual 4 • Operation and shutdown 5. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the captive fasteners on the 3125TM (see figure 11 on page 30) until the fasteners no longer attach the module to the rack. 6.
  • Page 62 4 • Operation and shutdown Model 3125 RAS User Manual De-activating the RAS...

  • Page 63: Contacting Patton For Assistance

    Chapter 5 Contacting Patton for assistance Chapter contents Introduction ................................64 Contact information..............................64 Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs)..............64 Warranty coverage ............................64 Out-of-warranty service ..........................64 Returns for credit ............................64 Return for credit policy ..........................65 RMA numbers ..............................65 Shipping instructions ..........................65...

  • Page 64: Introduction

    If you have ordered the wrong equipment or you are dissatisfied in any way, please contact us to request an RMA number to accept your return. Patton is not responsible for equipment returned without a Return Authorization.

  • Page 65: Return For Credit Policy

    RMA#: xxxx 7622 Rickenbacker Dr. Gaithersburg, MD 20879-4773 USA Patton will ship the equipment back to you in the same manner you ship it to us. Patton will pay the return shipping costs. Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs)

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