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Black Box MX218C User Manual

Black Box MX218C User Manual (268 pages)

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents
4
1 Specifications

14
- Multiserver 5000 (Base Unit)
  15
- Expansion Modules
  16
- MS1 Voice/Fax Cards
  18
- MS RLB Module
  19
- MS1 56K CSU/DSU Module
  20
- MS1 NMS Module
  20
- MS1 V.35 Converter/Dce
  20
- Converter/Dce
  20
2 Introduction

21
- The Multiserver 5000 (Base Unit)
  21
- Feeder Muxes
  22
- The Commpak
  24
- Expansion Modules
  24
- MS1 Voice/Fax Card
  25
- MS1 56K CSU/DSU Module (MT150C)
  25
- MS RLB Module (MX229A)
  25
- MS1 NMS Module (MX227C)
  25
- MS1 V.35 Converter/Dce (MX226)
  25
- MS1 X.21 (V.11) Converter (MX228C)
  25
- MS1 Rackmount Kit (RM220)
  25
- Documentation
  25
- Manual Text Conventions
  26
3 Network Design and Topologies

28
- Initial Considerations
  28
- Worksheets for the Network
  29
- Nodes and Hubs
  29
- Syntax for Node Numbers and Ids
  29
- Multiserver
  29
- Default Node Numbers and Node Ids
  29
- Examples of Network Designs
  31
  - Single Link Point-To-Point
    31
  - Dual Link Point-To-Point
    32
  - String
    33
  - Star
    34
  - Distributed Star
    35
4 Base-Unit Installation

36
5 Module Installation

42
- Module Stacking Order
  42
- Module-Location Switch Settings
  43
- Inter-Module Stacking Connectors
  44
- Blank Back Panel
  45
- Disassembly Procedures
  45
- Installation Procedures
  49
  - Install the Spacers
    49
  - Install the CCM
    49
  - Install Channel Expansion Modules
    50
  - Remaining Spacers
    51
  - Installing Blank Back Panels
    51
  - Put the Cover Back on
    52
- Converters (Optional Equipment)
  53
  - Installing Converters
    53
  - Removing Converters
    53
6 Getting Started

54
- Multiserver Base Unit Location
  54
- Connecting an ASCII Terminal
  54
- The Command Facility
  55
- Reset Defaults
  57
- Name the Local Node
  58
- Quick Setup
  60
  - Can You Do a Quick Setup
    60
  - Preliminary Steps
    60
  - The Interconnect Link
    60
  - The Force-Connection
    61
7 Bench Configuration and Testing

62
- Overview
  62
  - Key to Examples and Illustrations
    62
- Using Csu/Dsus with the Interconnect Link
  64
- Using Modems with the Interconnect Link
  65
- The Sync Data Channel
  66
- Testing Asynchronous Data Channels
  68
- Testing the RLB Module
  70
  - Thinnet
    70
  - Thicknet, 10BASE-T, and Fiber
    70
  - Further Configuration
    70
- Voice/Fax Channels
  71
8 Link Configuration

72
- Types of Links
  72
- Avoid Node Duplication
  72
- Assign a Port for each Link
  72
- Port Configuration
  73
- The Interconnect Link
  74
- The Mux Link
  77
- The X.21 Link
  79
  - Introduction to X.21
    79
  - Port Configuration for the X.21 Link
    79
  - Configuration of X.21 Link Parameters
    79
  - Multiserver
    79
  - Install the X.21 Link
    82
  - Feeder Mux Node Ids
    82
  - Channels
    82
  - Calls
    82
- Review Link Configuration
  83
9 Data-Channel Configuration

84
- Port Configuration
  84
- Synchronous Channels
  85
  - Protocol Menu
    85
  - Sync Channel Parameters
    85
  - Control Signals
    87
- Asynchronous Channels
  95
  - Async Channel Menu
    95
  - Channel Characteristics
    96
  - Channel Features
    100
  - Extended Features
    103
- Copy Channel Parameters
  104
- Review Data-Channel Configuration
  105
  - Reviewing Sync-Channel Configuration
    105
  - Reviewing Async-Channel Configuration
    106
- Connecting Data Channel Cables
  107
10 Switching Configuration

108
- Switching Control
  108
- Point-To-Point Dedicated (Force Connect All)
  111
- Force-Connecting a Range
  112
  - Example of Force-Connecting a Range
    113
- Synchronous Connections
  113
- Asynchronous Connections
  114
  - Async Force-Connections
    114
  - Fixed Destination Connection
    114
  - Class Connections
    114
  - Node/Class Connection
    115
  - Matrix Connection
    115
- Matching Capability for Asynchronous Channels
  116
- Asynchronous-Channel Switching Parameters
  117
- Classes
  120
  - What Is a Switching Class
    120
  - Example of a Switching Class
    122
  - Planning a Class
    122
  - Configuring a Class
    122
  - Review Class Configuration
    125
  - Review Class Messages
    125
- Connect Protocol Details
  126
  - Dedicated Protocol
    126
  - DTR Protocol
    126
  - Auto (Answer) Protocol
    128
- Port Contention/Queueing
  128
- Switching Considerations
  129
- Review Switching Configuration for an Async Channel
  131
11 Administration

132
- Reset
  132
  - Keypad Reset
    132
  - Command Facility Reset
    133
- The Command Mode
  135
- Entering the Command Mode
  135
  - Exiting the Command Mode
    135
- Configuring the Command Facility
  137
- Messages
  142
  - Alarm Messages
    142
  - Event Messages
    142
  - Class Messages
    142
  - Broadcast Messages
    142
Multiserver

143
- Dialog Messages
  143
- Network Security
  146
  - Passwords
    146
  - Lock-Out Configuration
    147
- Status/Statistics
  148
- Link Administration
  156
  - Reset
    156
  - Status/Statistics
    156
  - Channel Priority over the Link
    156
- Channel Administration
  156
- Switching Administration
  157
12 Diagnostics

159
- Self-Test
  159
- Terminate Test
  159
- Async Channel Loopback in the Command Mode
  159
  - Local Echo
    159
  - Remote Echo
    159
  - Local Fox
    160
  - Remote Fox
    160
- System Diagnostics in the Command Facility
  161
  - Remote Composite Loopback
    161
  - Link Channel Loopback
    161
  - Async Channel Output
    162
  - Sync Channel Loopback
    163
  - Voice/Fax Tests
    164
  - Integral Device Tests
    164
  - LED Test
    164
  - Memory Dump
    164
- Testing the Network
  165
- Multiserver
  165
13 Lcd/Keypad

167
- General Lcd/Keypad Information
  167
  - LCD Blinking Backlight
    168
  - Keypad Reset
    168
  - Lcd/Keypad Password Protection
    168
  - Timeouts
    168
  - Channel Numbers
    170
- Banner Message Display
  170
  - Configuring the Banner Message
    170
  - The Banner Message Menu
    171
- Review System Message Log
  171
- Menu Functions
  171
- Administration
  171
  - System
    171
  - Voice/Fax
    171
  - Busy Mode
    172
  - Local Node ID
    172
- Diagnostics
  173
  - System
    173
  - Voice/Fax
    174
  - Integral Devices
    176
- Configuration
  176
Appendix A: Worksheets

177
Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams

193
Appendix C: Defaults

213
- System Administration
  213
  - Multiserver and Feeder Mux Default Node Numbers and Ids
    213
  - Port Configuration
    213
  - Command Facility Parameters
    214
  - Dialog Messages
    214
- Asynchronous Channel Configuration
  215
  - Channel Characteristics
    215
  - Channel Features
    215
  - Extended Features
    215
  - Switching Parameters
    215
- Synchronous Channel Characteristics
  216
  - Channel Characteristics
    216
  - Dlc
    216
  - ASCII Bisync and EBCDIC Bisync
    216
  - Rts/Cts
    217
  - Sync-Pad
    217
  - H-P Sync
    218
  - Micom Dlc
    218
  - MICOM Voice
    218
  - Tdm
    219
  - Fast Packet
    219
  - Multiserver
    220
- Voice/Fax Module
  220
  - KTS Interface
    220
  - E&M Interface
    220
  - OPX Interface
    220
  - Voice/Fax Node Parameters
    221
  - Voice/Fax Switching Parameters
    221
- NMS Module
  222
  - Command Port
    222
  - Log (Printer) Port
    222
Appendix D: Messages

223
- Screen Display Messages
  223
- Screen Display Messages
  224
- LCD Messages
  236
- Lcd Messages
  237
Appendix E: Indicators

241
- CCM Indicators
  241
- CEM Indicators
  243
- Voice/Fax Indicators
  244
- CSU/DSU Indicators
  246
Appendix F: Device Applications

247
- Extended Wang Support Feature (WANGX)
  247
- Tandem
  247
- Hp Enq/Ack
  247
- Tail-Ending Mode (Dial-Up Modem Operation)
  248
Appendix G: Rackmount Installation

249
Appendix H: Additional Information

251
Glossary

254

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