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Black Box MX226C User Manual (268 pages)

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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

Black Box MX226C Installation And Operation Manual (268 pages)

Brand: Black Box | Category: Server | Size: 2 MB

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Table of Contents
5
Specifications
15
Multiserver 10000 (Base Unit)
15
Expansion Modules
18
MS1 Voice/Fax Cards
19
MS1 56K CSU/DSU Module
21
MS RLB Module
21
MS1 NMS Module
22
MS1 V.35 Converter/Dce
22
Converter/Dce
22
Introduction
23
The Multiserver 10000 (Base Unit)
23
Feeder Muxes
24
The Commpak
26
Expansion Modules
26
MS1 Voice/Fax Card
26
MS1 56K CSU/DSU Module (MT150C)
26
MS RLB Module (MX229A)
26
MS1 NMS Module (MX227C)
27
MS1 V.35 Converter/Dce (MX226)
27
MS1 X.21 (V.11) Converter (MX228C)
27
MS1 Rackmount Kit (RM220)
27
Documentation
27
Manual Text Conventions
28
Network Design and Topologies
29
Initial Considerations
29
Worksheets for the Network
30
Nodes and Hubs
30
Syntax for Node Numbers and Ids
30
Default Node Numbers and Node Ids
30
Examples of Network Designs
32
Single Link Point-To-Point
32
String
34
Star
35
Distributed Star
36
Base-Unit Installation
38
Check Contents
38
Plan the Location Based on the Physical Description and Requirements
38
Commpak Cartridge Installation and Removal
39
Installing the Commpak Cartridge
39
Removing the Commpak Cartridge
39
Power up the Unit
39
Checking the CCM Indicators
40
Indicator Status
41
Equipment Status
41
Identify the Module Locations and Channel Numbers
42
Module Location and Nomenclature
42
Channel Location and Nomenclature
42
Module Installation
44
Module Stacking Order
44
Module-Location Switch Settings
45
Inter-Module Stacking Connectors
46
Blank Back Panel
47
Disassembly Procedures
47
Unplug the Multiserver
47
Remove the Cover
48
Remove Blank Back Panels
49
Remove Spacers
49
Disassembly Considerations
50
Removing a Channel Expansion Module (CEM), Voice/Fax Card
50
Removing the CCM
50
Installation Procedures
51
Install the Spacers
51
Install the CCM
51
Install Channel Expansion Modules
52
Remaining Spacers
53
Installing Blank Back Panels
53
Put the Cover Back on
54
Converters (Optional Equipment)
55
Installing Converters
55
Removing Converters
55
Getting Started
56
Multiserver Base Unit Location
56
Connecting an ASCII Terminal
56
The Command Facility
57
Access the Command Facility Via the Command Mode Using ^X <Break
57
Access the Command Facility Via $CMD
58
Exiting the Command Facility
58
Reset Defaults
59
Name the Local Node
60
Command Facility Configuration
60
Lcd/Keypad Configuration
61
NMS Switch Configuration
61
Quick Setup
62
Can You Do a Quick Setup
62
Preliminary Steps
62
The Interconnect Link
62
The Force-Connection
63
Bench Configuration and Testing
64
Overview
64
Key to Examples and Illustrations
64
Using Csu/Dsus with the Interconnect Link
66
Internal CSU/DSU to Internal CSU/DSU
66
External CSU/DSU to Internal CSU/DSU
66
External CSU/DSU to External CSU/DSU
66
CCM Indicators
66
Using Modems with the Interconnect Link
67
The Sync Data Channel
68
Testing Asynchronous Data Channels
70
Async Channels on the Local Node
70
Async Channels Across the Link
70
Configuration
70
Testing the RLB Module
72
Thinnet
72
Thicknet, 10BASE-T, and Fiber
72
Further Configuration
72
Voice/Fax Channels
73
Force-Connected Voice Channels
73
The Test
73
Link Configuration
75
Types of Links
75
Avoid Node Duplication
75
Assign a Port for each Link
75
Port Configuration
76
The Interconnect Link
77
Port Configuration for the Interconnect Link
77
Install the Interconnect Link
77
Connecting Multiserver Units Back-To-Back
78
Remote Multiserver Configuration
78
The Mux Link
80
Port Configuration for the Mux Link
80
Install the Mux Link
80
Feeder Mux Node Ids
81
The X.21 Link
82
Introduction to X.21
82
Port Configuration for the X.21 Link
82
Configuration of X.21 Link Parameters
82
Install the X.21 Link
85
Feeder Mux Node Ids
85
Channels
85
Calls
85
Review Link Configuration
86
Data-Channel Configuration
87
Port Configuration
87
Synchronous Channels
88
Protocol Menu
88
Sync Channel Parameters
88
Control Signals
90
Asynchronous Channels
98
Async Channel Menu
98
Channel Characteristics
99
Channel Features
103
Extended Features
106
Copy Channel Parameters
107
Review Data-Channel Configuration
108
Reviewing Sync-Channel Configuration
108
Reviewing Async-Channel Configuration
109
Switching Configuration
112
Switching Control
112
Point-To-Point Dedicated (Force Connect All)
115
Force-Connecting a Range
116
Example of Force-Connecting a Range
117
Synchronous Connections
117
Asynchronous Connections
118
Async Force-Connections
118
Fixed Destination Connection
118
Class Connections
118
Node/Class Connection
119
Matrix Connection
119
Matching Capability for Asynchronous Channels
120
Asynchronous-Channel Switching Parameters
121
Classes
124
What Is a Switching Class
124
Example of a Switching Class
126
Planning a Class
126
Configuring a Class
126
Review Class Configuration
129
Review Class Messages
129
Connect Protocol Details
130
Dedicated Protocol
130
Section 9.3, Asynchronous Channels)
130
DTR Protocol
130
Auto (Answer) Protocol
132
Port Contention/Queuing
132
Switching Considerations
133
Review Switching Configuration for an Async Channel
135
Administration
136
Keypad Reset
136
Reset
136
Command Facility Reset
137
The Command Mode
139
Entering the Command Mode
139
Exiting the Command Mode
139
Configuring the Command Facility
141
Alarm Messages
146
Messages
146
Section 13.1, General Lcd/Keypad Information
146
Event Messages
146
Class Messages
146
Broadcast Messages
146
Dialog Messages
147
Network Security
150
Passwords
150
Lock-Out Configuration
151
Status/Statistics
152
Link Administration
160
Reset
160
Status/Statistics
160
Channel Priority over the Link
160
Channel Administration
161
Switching Administration
161
Diagnostics
162
Self-Test
162
Terminate Test
162
Local Echo
162
Remote Echo
162
Local Fox
163
Remote Fox
163
System Diagnostics in the Command Facility
164
Remote Composite Loopback
164
Link Channel Loopback
164
Async Channel Output
165
Sync Channel Loopback
166
Voice/Fax Tests
167
Integral Device Tests
167
LED Test
167
Memory Dump
167
Testing the Network
168
General Lcd/Keypad Information
170
Lcd Blinking Backlight
171
Lcd/Keypad Password Protection
171
Banner Message Display
173
The Banner Message Menu
174
Review System Message Log
174
Menu Functions
174
Administration
174
Diagnostics
176
Integral Devices
179
Configuration
179
Appendix A: Worksheets
180
Worksheet for Planning Node Numbers and Node Ids
181
Synchronous Protocol and Channel Worksheet
183
Asynchronous Channel Characteristics Worksheet
185
Asynchronous Channel Features Worksheet
187
Asynchronous Channel Extended Features Worksheet
189
Record of Asynchronous Classes
190
Switching Parameters Worksheet
191
Display Messages Worksheet
193
Voice/Fax Parameters Worksheet
194
Record of Passwords
195
Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams
196
Cabling for the CCM and 6-Channel Cems
197
Cabling for the 12-Channel CEM
203
Cabling for the 12-Channel CEM with Line Drivers
207
Cabling for the MS1 56K CSU/DSU Module
209
Cabling for the NMS Module
210
Cabling for Converters
211
Cabling for Use with Tandem
215
Appendix C: Defaults
216
System Administration
216
Multiserver and Feeder Mux Default Node Numbers and Ids
216
Port Configuration
216
Command Facility Parameters
217
Dialog Messages
217
Asynchronous Channel Configuration
218
Channel Characteristics
218
Channel Features
218
Extended Features
218
Switching Parameters
218
Channel Characteristics
219
Dlc
219
ASCII Bisync and EBCDIC Bisync
219
Rts/Cts
220
Sync-Pad
220
H-P Sync
221
Micom Dlc
221
MICOM Voice
221
Tdm
222
Fast Packet
222
Voice/Fax Module
223
KTS Interface
223
E&M Interface
223
OPX Interface
223
Voice/Fax Node Parameters
224
Voice/Fax Switching Parameters
224
NMS Module
225
Command Port
225
Log (Printer) Port
225
Message Type
226
Appendix D: Messages
226
Screen Display Messages
227
LCD Messages
240
Appendix E: Indicators
244
CCM Indicators
244
CEM Indicators
246
Appendix F: Device Applications
250
Extended Wang Support Feature (WANGX)
250
Tandem
250
Hp Enq/Ack
250
Tail-Ending Mode (Dial-Up Modem Operation)
251
Appendix G: Rackmount Installation
252
Glossary
254
Banner Message
266
Review System Message Log
266
Menu Function
266

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Table of Contents

1 Specifications

2 Introduction

3 Network Design and Topologies

4 Base-Unit Installation

5 Module Installation

6 Getting Started

7 Bench Configuration and Testing

8 Link Configuration

9 Data-Channel Configuration

10 Switching Configuration

11 Administration

Multiserver

12 Diagnostics

13 Lcd/Keypad

Appendix A: Worksheets

Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams

Appendix C: Defaults

Appendix D: Messages

Appendix E: Indicators

Appendix F: Device Applications

Appendix G: Rackmount Installation

Appendix H: Additional Information

Glossary

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