CTC Union FMUX160, User Manual

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Chapter 1. Introduction
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The
Fiber Multiplexer
E1 and T1 Interface Ports fully meet all E1 and T1 specifications including ITU ‐ T G.703,
G.704, G.706, G.732, G.733, G.823 and G.824. The Ethernet switch meets all Ethernet specifications for IEEE802.3 and
IEEE802.3u.
Each E1/T1 ‐ CHANNEL Port features diagnostic capabilities for performing local loop back or remote loop back.
The loop back function is controlled by the terminal mode (RS ‐ 232 console) or when the SNMP option board is
installed via Telnet, Web or SNMP set commands.
The unit operates from an internal free running oscillator. The Fiber Multiplexer is completely transparent to
clocking and data transmission. This makes configuration of the MUX extremely easy.
When the Fiber Multiplexer is ordered with an optional SNMP Module , the module card is installed inside
the chassis. Configuration is accomplished via local control on the asynchronous RS ‐ 232 port with a standard VT ‐ 100
terminal, via Ethernet and Telnet, or via any standard SNMP network management software over Ethernet. The
Fiber
Multiplexer will then also have an embedded web server to provide local or remote management using any www
browser. If the SNMP Card option is not installed, local management is still possible via the unit's internal menu
system accessible from the asynchronous RS ‐ 232 port with a standard VT ‐ 100
terminal.
The Fiber Multiplexer also includes the ability to do in ‐ band remote configuration. Once the fiber optic link
has been established, the remote unit may be configured or status checked from the local unit using any of the
available management options.