Black Box Fradswitch-16A, User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Contents
Chapter Page
1. Specifications.....................................................................................................................................................4
2. Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................................6
2.2 Applications...............................................................................................................................................6
2.3 X.25 Link Features..................................................................................................................................10
2.4 Frame Relay Link Features .....................................................................................................................10
2.5 HDLC Link Features...............................................................................................................................11
2.6 ASYNC Link Features..............................................................................................................................11
2.7 Buffer Capacity........................................................................................................................................11
2.8 Asynchronous Channel Interface Characteristics.................................................................................11
2.9 Channel PAD Characteristics .................................................................................................................11
2.10 ITU Facilities .........................................................................................................................................12
2.11 Command Facility Features..................................................................................................................12
2.12 Configuration Features.........................................................................................................................13
2.13 Link-Configuration Capabilities...........................................................................................................14
2.14 System-Parameter Configuration Capabilities ....................................................................................14
2.15 System-Control Capabilities..................................................................................................................14
2.16 Remote System Monitoring..................................................................................................................15
2.17 Status and Statistics Collection and Reporting Capabilities...............................................................15
2.18 Diagnostic Features...............................................................................................................................17
3. Installation.......................................................................................................................................................18
3.1 Unpacking ...............................................................................................................................................18
3.2 Site Requirements...................................................................................................................................18
3.3 Fradswitch Hardware Configuration Information................................................................................19
3.3.1 General Information ................................................................................................................19
3.3.2 Internal Jumpers.......................................................................................................................20
3.3.3 Interface Board.........................................................................................................................22
3.3.4 Jumper Setting Procedure .......................................................................................................22
3.4 Installation in 19-inch Racks ..................................................................................................................22
3.5 Cable Connections..................................................................................................................................24
3.5.1 Asynchronous Data-Channel Connections .............................................................................24
3.5.2 X.25 Link Connection..............................................................................................................24
3.5.3 Power Connection ....................................................................................................................24
3.5.4 Grounding ................................................................................................................................25
4. Operation ........................................................................................................................................................26
4.1 Controls, Indicators, and Connectors ...................................................................................................26
4.2 Operating the Fradswitch.......................................................................................................................28
4.3 What to Do in Case of Malfunction .......................................................................................................29
5. Quick Start.......................................................................................................................................................30
5.1 Connecting to the Fradswitch Command Facility.................................................................................30
5.2 Basic X.25 Configuration Procedures ...................................................................................................32
5.2.1 Fradswitch Link Configuration................................................................................................32
5.2.2 Fradswitch Routing Table Configuration................................................................................33
5.3 STM Protocol ..........................................................................................................................................34
5.3.1 STM Links .................................................................................................................................34
5.3.2 STM Protocol Configuration ...................................................................................................34
5.4 Weight-Oriented Routing Function.......................................................................................................35
5.5 Management Procedures........................................................................................................................38
5.6 Calling Procedures..................................................................................................................................38