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PSAX 3-Port DS3/E3 ATM Protection Module User Guide

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PSAX Product Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

PSAX 1000 Multiservice Media Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

PSAX 1250 Multiservice Media Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

PSAX 2300 Multiservice Media Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

PSAX 4500 Multiservice Media Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Text Types Used in This Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Icons and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Use of Command Description Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Use of Field Description Tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

General Navigational Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Selecting Options, Fields, and Commands Using the Console Interface . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Help Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Comments on This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Module Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Overview of the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Protection Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

1:1 Protection Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

1:1 Traffic Protection Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Protection Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Working Module Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Switchover Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Restoration of Service on the Working Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

N:1 Protection Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

N:1 Traffic Protection Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Protection Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Working Module Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Switchover Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Restoration of Service on the Working Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Hardware Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Performance and Power Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Module Placement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

LED Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Loopback Configuration Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Summary of Contents for PacketStar PSAX 45N74

Page 1: ...o 255 700 585 PacketStar PSAX 3 Port DS3 E3 ATM Protection Module User Guide Model 45N74 for the PacketStar PSAX Multiservice Media Gateways Issue 1 December 2004 System Software Release 10 0 0 Top of Guide ...

Page 2: ...Copyright 2004 by Lucent Technologies All rights reserved For trademark regulatory compliance and related legal information see the Legal Notices Safety and Regulatory Information section ...

Page 3: ...r registered trade marks of their respective owners Notices The information in this document is for informational use only is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Lucent Technologies Inc This document is without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied Lucent Technologies Inc assumes no responsi bility for any errors inaccuracies or omissions Neit...

Page 4: ...ge to the chassis and the modules Damage to any of the components in the system resulting from shipping the chassis with removable modules installed will void your warranty Safety Warnings and Information When installing and operating the 3 Port DS3 E3 ATM Protection module follow the safety guidelines provided in the PacketStar PSAX Multiservice Media Gateway Safety Guidelines which accompanies t...

Page 5: ... 9 0Y for the loop start interface 2 An FCC compliant telephone network interface jack is built into this equipment and is compatible with interconnections that are Part 68 compliant 3 The REN for the 4 Port Voice 2 Wire Office module when used in this equipment is 0 7B 4 If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary disconti...

Page 6: ...sed by the device to prevent overloading The ter mination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the total of the REN of all devices does not exceed 5 The REN for the 4 Port Voice 2 Wire Office module when used in the PSAX system is 0 7B SH 03 Version 8 AVIS Le présent matériel est conforme aux spécifications techniques d Industrie Canada applicabl...

Page 7: ...atibility EMC iv Telecommunications v Regulatory Statements v USA Regulatory Statements v FCC Part 68 v Canadian Regulatory Statements vi CS 03 Issue 8 vi SH 03 Version 8 vi Table of Contents vii List of Figures x List of Tables xi 1 Getting Started 1 1 Purpose of This Guide 1 1 Audience for This Guide 1 1 What You Should Know 1 1 Related Reading 1 2 Lucent Technologies Information Products 1 2 Pr...

Page 8: ...egin 1 10 Comments on This Guide 1 10 2 Module Description 2 1 Overview of the Module 2 1 Protection Features 2 2 1 1 Protection Feature 2 2 1 1 Traffic Protection Modules 2 2 Protection Group 2 2 Working Module Monitoring 2 2 Switchover Events 2 3 Restoration of Service on the Working Module 2 4 N 1 Protection Feature 2 5 N 1 Traffic Protection Modules 2 5 Protection Groups 2 5 Working Module Mon...

Page 9: ...1 Protection Groups 3 37 Viewing and Changing N 1 Protection Groups 3 42 Saving the Module Configuration 3 48 Provisioning Connections 3 50 A Reference Information A 1 Overview of This Appendix A 1 Avoiding Common Errors When Configuring Interfaces A 1 Optimizing SVC Call Performance A 1 Connection Type by Interface Type A 2 Interface Type by I O Module Type A 3 Module Alarm Status Descriptions A ...

Page 10: ...10 3 9 Protection 3 Port DS3 ATM Port and Channel Configuration Window 3 14 3 10 Console Interface Main Menu Equipment Configuration Selected 3 20 3 11 Equipment Configuration Window As Displayed on the PSAX 1250 PSAX 2300 and PSAX 4500 Console 3 21 3 12 Protection 3 Port E3 ATM Configuration Window 3 22 3 13 Protection 3 Port E3 ATM Port and Channel Configuration Window 3 26 3 14 Protection 3 Por...

Page 11: ...ion 3 Port E3 ATM Port and Channel Configuration Window Field Descriptions 3 27 3 8 3 Port DS3 E3 ATM Protection Module E3 Mode Line Status Alarm Descriptions 3 29 3 9 3 Port DS3 ATM Port Statistics Window Field Descriptions 3 32 3 10 Protection 3 Port E3 ATM Statistics Window Field Descriptions 3 35 3 11 N to M Protection Group Configuration Window Field Descriptions 3 40 3 12 N to M Protection T...

Page 12: ...List of Tables xii 255 700 585 PacketStar PSAX 3 Port DS3 E3 ATM Protection Module User Guide Issue 1 Release 10 0 0 ...

Page 13: ...e If you are using this module for the first time you should read through this guide in its entirety before beginning the configura tion process The chapters in this guide are arranged in the logical order of normal configuration and should be performed in that order for the module to operate successfully Audience for This Guide The information in this guide is intended for users who will configur...

Page 14: ...ons technology and specific protocols In addition to such general reading you should also be familiar with the industry specifications identified in this guide About Lucent Technologies Lucent Technologies is the communications systems and technology com pany formed through the restructuring of AT T We bring with us a tradition of more than 125 years of experience and a dedication to superior cust...

Page 15: ...connecting to legacy equipment PSAX 1250 Multiservice Media Gateway The PacketStar PSAX 1250 Multiservice Media Gateway is designed to provide a full range of central office based multiservice ATM access functions Ideal for the central office or a large enterprise s multiservice media gateway the PSAX 1250 system provides highly reliable network access for time division multiplex voice frame relay...

Page 16: ...voice frame relay 10 100BASE T Ether net and ATM data applications When it is functioning in a redundant operating mode and after it has experi enced a single point failure the PSAX 4500 system provides up to 4 2 Gbps of ATM cell bus capacity The total ATM cell bus capacity of the system may also be scaled to provide nonblocking nonredundant chassis bandwidths beyond 4 2 Gbps The high performance ...

Page 17: ...ilure are identified by this format CAUTION Warnings relating to risk of data loss or other general precautionary notes are identified by this format Note Identifies additional information pertinent to the text preceding this note Table 1 1 Text Conventions Appearance How it is used SANS SERIF BOLD ALL CAPS Labels on module panels chassis faceplates or other hardware Fixed width normal Message tex...

Page 18: ...ion tables the Note text convention is also used where appropriate in the field descrip tion tables to alert the user to special instructions or configuration constraints see Figure 1 1 Table 1 2 Command Description Table Example Command Function Bring All Interfaces Into Service Brings the out of service configured interfaces to in service status Note In GR 303 configuration it is critical to bri...

Page 19: ...tter underlined in the command Once an option name field or command is selected the system responds as described in Table 1 3 To navigate through the Console windows use the shortcuts listed in Table 1 4 Table 1 3 System Responses to Selecting Options Fields or Commands For a selected the following occurs option name The window corresponding to the option name is displayed field The following vari...

Page 20: ...e information line at the bottom of each window Contextual help provides information about the command or field currently highlighted on that window The information line also displays error codes and responses to commands All responses and notifications are recorded in a trap log See the PacketStar PSAX Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP Trap Reference Guide for details on displaying the trap...

Page 21: ... for the current console window press the Up Arrow key 4 To exit Help and return to the current console window press the Enter key End Technical Support If you experience a problem with the 3 Port DS3 E3 ATM Protection module refer to the Lucent Technologies Product Warranty Registration Information which accompanied your shipment for instructions on obtaining support in your area Figure 1 2 Main ...

Page 22: ...l assign Make sure you have IP connectivity to all PSAX devices to be managed Determine the numbering scheme for any in band management connec tions you will be using Comments on This Guide To comment on the PacketStar PSAX 3 Port DS3 E3 ATM Protection Module User Guide please complete the comment card at the following web address http www lucent info com comments You can also email your comments ...

Page 23: ...ATM UNI 3 0 3 1 and 4 0 ATM IISP user and network and ATM PNNI 1 0 inter faces It is software configurable to function in either the DS3 or the E3 mode enabling you to deliver DS3 or E3 configurations while maintaining inventory of a single module type The three high speed ATM network inter faces operate at DS3 with a line rate of 44 736 Mbps or at E3 with a line rate of 34 368 Mbps Each port can ...

Page 24: ... for a protection group via the midplane Protection Group The 1 1 Protection feature supports the configuration of one protection group for the PSAX 1000 system that contains one working module and one pro tection module of the same type and one LIM3 1 module for the working module The working module is installed in slot 4 and the protection module is installed in slot 15 A LIM3 1 module is instal...

Page 25: ...ucts the LIM3 1 module to transfer traffic from the working module to the protection mod ule which is now placed into Active mode No need exists for the CPUn module to download configuration information from the working module The CPUn module then brings the connections into service on the protec tion module In this scenario the connection downtime is only the amount of time needed for electrical ...

Page 26: ...ule to the working module which resumes Active mode The following events occur depending on whether the working module is an existing one having all configurations loaded or is a new module that replaces a failed working module Existing working module Figure 2 2 1 1 Protection Scheme on the PSAX 1000 System LIM3 1 Slot 4 Working Module Slot 4 Protection Module Slot 15 Midplane Standby Front Panel ...

Page 27: ...the system to use the N 1 Traffic Protection modules These modules do not have external con nectors but receive traffic from and transmit traffic to the network by physi cal connection at the PSAX 4500 chassis midplane to corresponding 3 Port Line Interface modules LIM3 4 modules The N 1 Traffic Protection mod ules are installed at the front of the chassis The LIM3 4 modules which are installed at...

Page 28: ...ection module If the protection module detects eight consecutive miss ing ISC cells from a working module the protection module sends a message to the CPU indicating the working module failure A likely cause of this con dition is that processing on the working module is interrupted or suspended Other causes of this condition are the removal of the working module from the chassis or a failure of th...

Page 29: ...chover initiated by the user The user can manually switch traffic from the working module to the pro tection module This action might be taken in preparation for removing the working module from the chassis for maintenance purposes or testing the working module for diagnostic purposes When the user executes the switchover command the CPUn module downloads the working module and connection configur...

Page 30: ...g module Existing working module Figure 2 3 N 1 Protection Scheme on the PSAX 4500 System LIM3 4 Slot 3 Working Module Slot 3 LIM3 4 Slot 8 Working Module Slot 8 LIM3 4 Slot 9 Working Module Slot 9 LIM3 4 Slot 12 Working Module Slot 12 Protection Module Slot 13 Protection Module Slot 15 Midplane Group 1 Standby Protection Module for Group 2 Protection Module for Group 1 Group 2 Front Panel Rear Pa...

Page 31: ... is then placed into Active mode and the protection module is placed into Standby mode The connection downtime during this manual switchover in the previous scenarios is only the amount of time needed to switch the LIMnn module Software Features The 3 Port DS3 E3 ATM Protection module implements ATM Forum specifi cations UNI 3 0 3 1 and 4 0 and PNNI 1 0 which allow the DS3 or E3 ports to function ...

Page 32: ...e Specifications for the PSAX I O Module Specification Description Dimensions 17 3 cm H x 2 41 cm W x 24 1 cm D 6 8 in H x 0 95 in W x 9 5 in D Weight 0 45 kg 1 0 lb approximate Operating temperature range for all the PSAX 1250 PSAX 2300 and PSAX 4500 systems 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F Operating temperature range for the PSAX 1000 systems For AC powered PSAX 1000 systems 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F For DC po...

Page 33: ...h group must contain a mini mum of one working module and one protection module Each working module must be physically connected at the chassis midplane to a LIM3 4 module at a corresponding slot in the rear of the chassis The 1 1 Protection feature of this module functions only in this configuration See the PSAX 4500 3 Port Line Interface Module Description and Specifications document for LIM3 4 ...

Page 34: ... Cable on Port FAIL red Lights briefly After power is initially applied to the system and the system boot is complete the FAIL LED indicates whether the module hardware has failed red the ACTIVE LED indicates whether the module has one or more ports configured green and the STBY LED indicates whether the module is in STANDBY mode yellow Not lit Lights only when the module is not func tioning N A N...

Page 35: ...0 Chapter 2 Module Description Loopback Configuration Options Figure 2 4 Loopback Configuration Options on the Module Local Loop Line Driver Receiver Port Connector Backplane Connector Line Driver Receiver Backplane Connector Line Loop Signal Port Connector Framing Chip Payload Loop Backplane Connector ...

Page 36: ...Chapter 2 Module Description Loopback Configuration Options 2 14 255 700 585 PacketStar PSAX 3 Port DS3 E3 ATM Protection Module User Guide Issue 1 Release 10 0 0 ...

Page 37: ...r basic system see Configuring the System for Your Site in the PacketStar PSAX Multiservice Media Gateway User Guide Configure the Stratum 3 4 module see Configuring the Stratum 3 4 Module in the PacketStar PSAX Multiservice Media Gateway User Guide When configuring the 3 Port DS3 E3 ATM Protection module using the con sole interface display only fields are displayed in square brackets Obtaining G...

Page 38: ...re version PEC and serial number data of the installed modules 3 When you are ready to begin configuring the ports and channels of the module select the line displaying the name of the module you want to configure 4 Proceed to the section Configuring the Ports for module configuration procedures Note The sample Equipment Configuration windows in the following figures may not show the actual module...

Page 39: ...10 0 0 Chapter 3 Configuring Ports and Channels Using the Console Obtaining General Module Data and Accessing Ports and Channels Figure 3 2 Sample Equipment Configuration Window on a PSAX 1250 System Page 1 Figure 3 3 Sample Equipment Configuration Window on a PSAX 2300 or PSAX 4500 System Page 1 ...

Page 40: ... 585 PacketStar PSAX 3 Port DS3 E3 ATM Protection Module User Guide Issue 1 Release 10 0 0 Commands The commands in this window have the following functions Figure 3 4 Sample Equipment Configuration Window on a PSAX 1000 PSAX 2300 or PSAX 4500 System Page 2 Figure 3 5 Sample Equipment Configuration Window on a PSAX 1250 System Page 2 ...

Page 41: ...s type Format Numeric Displays the slot number in the PSAX chassis Module Type Default N A Range N A Format Predefined Displays the type of the module in the slot When a module is inserted into the chassis its name is dis played in the Module Type field next to the slot num ber When the module is removed from the chassis its name is no longer displayed in the Module Type field and is replaced with...

Page 42: ...e product element code PEC used to iden tify and order this type of module The PEC is encoded in the module bootloader Serial Default N A Range N A Format Predefined Displays the unique serial number of the individual module The product serial number is encoded in the module firmware The format of this field is the fol lowing PSAX System Rel 6 5 0 and later 12 digit number in the format YYVVDDnnnn...

Page 43: ...nal The numbers indicate which ports have a loss of signal For modules that have more than eight ports not receiving signals the value in this field is in hexadecimal format CardRemoved All Indicates that one of the following events occurred The module in this slot was configured and then removed from the slot Connections on the OC 3 OC 12 STM 1 or STM 4 APS MSP primary module in this slot were tr...

Page 44: ... 0 0 Configuring the Ports in DS3 Mode To configure the module in DS3 mode perform the following procedure Begin Configuring the Ports DS3 Mode 1 On the Console Interface Main Menu window see Figure 3 6 select the Equipment Configuration option The Equipment Configuration window see Figure 3 7 is displayed Figure 3 6 Console Interface Main Menu Equipment Configuration Selected ...

Page 45: ...Using the Console Configuring the Ports 2 On the Equipment Configuration window select a DS3E3 ATM 3P module in the list Note The descriptions of the module alarm status values in the Alarm Status field are provided in the reference appendix Figure 3 7 Equipment Configuration Window As Displayed on the PSAX 1250 PSAX 2300 and PSAX 4500 Console ...

Page 46: ...nfigured out of service and deleted before using this command Update Display Updates the values in the fields to show the most current configuration Use this command to display the most cur rent information in the Line Status field Delete All Interfaces Deletes the configured interfaces for the three ports You must take all interfaces out of service using the Take All Interfaces Out Of Service com...

Page 47: ...ort Default N A Range 1 3 Format Numeric Displays the physical port on the module Interface Type Default Unconfig ured Range N A Format Predefined Displays the type of end to end connection pro tocol that governs the transmission parameters of this configured port and channel interface Unconfigured Indicates that this interface is not configured AtmUni3 0 Indicates that this interface is configure...

Page 48: ... Displays the operational status of the port and whether the port is exchanging a valid signal Unconfigured Indicates that this channel is not operational because the interface is not configured OutOfService Indicates that a loss of signal condition exists due to any one of the following problems The module port is not physically connected to a cable The cable is not connected at the other end to ...

Page 49: ...s not supported by a LIM3 4 module in a protection mode Supported Indicates that this module is supported by a LIM3 4 module in a protection mode Failed Indicates that the LIM3 4 module has failed Operating Mode Default N A Range N A Format Predefined Specifies the operating mode of the module To change from one mode to another select this field and press Enter to display the apprpriate mode Use t...

Page 50: ... configura tion field values you set Reset Port and Channel Display Resets the fields to the last set of saved values Bring Interface Into Service Brings an out of service configured interface to in service status The value InService is displayed in the Oper Status field This command is displayed only when the Admin Status field is OutOfService Take Interface Out of Service Takes an in service con...

Page 51: ...he receive side of the same port LineLoop Indicates that line loop will be used on this port The received signal will be sent through the receiver and the line driver and then back out to the originating point PayloadLoop Indicates that payload loop will be used on this port The received signal is sent through the framing chip on the module but not the SAR cir cuitry and then back out to the origi...

Page 52: ...on vergence protocol PLCP cell mapping for bidi rectional transmission DirectMapping Indicates that the port uses ATM direct cell map ping for bidirectional transmission Line Coding Default B3zs Range N A Format Predefined Displays the type of line coding to be used on this port The data format lets either end of the com munications channel correctly interpret messages from the other This type of ...

Page 53: ...Indicates that this interface is configured for the ATM IISP user interface IispNetwork Indicates that this interface is configured for the ATM IISP network interface Admin Status Default Unconfig ured Range N A Format Predefined Displays the administrative status of the port Unconfigured Indicates that the interface for the port is not con figured OutOfService Indicates that the interface has not...

Page 54: ...xample a repeater could corrupt the signal InService Indicates that the port is physically connected to a cable the cable is conducting the signal and the signal is being transmitted and received correctly Table 3 4 Protection 3 Port DS3 ATM Port and Channel Configuration Window Field Descriptions Field Name Field Value Description Table 3 5 3 Port DS3 E3 ATM Protection Module DS3 Mode Line Status...

Page 55: ...ing port If the Cell Mapping field on the DS3 Port and Channel Configuration window for this port is set to Plcp the PSAX system Displays the values RcvRmtIdle RcvLCD and LOF in the Line Status field Transmits a Plcp yellow alarm Takes the interface out of service because of the Plcp Framing If the Cell Mapping field on the DS3 Port and Channel Con figuration window for this channel is set to Dire...

Page 56: ...needed Note To manage the interfaces use the commands in the Protection 3 Port DS3 ATM Configuration window see Figure 3 8 and the Protection 3 Port DS3 ATM Port and Channel Configuration win dow see Figure 3 9 as needed End Configuring the Ports in E3 Mode To configure the module for the E3 mode perform the following procedure Begin Configuring the Ports E3 Mode 1 On the Console Interface Main Me...

Page 57: ...Using the Console Configuring the Ports 2 On the Equipment Configuration window select a DS3E3 ATM 3P module in the list Note The descriptions of the module alarm status values in the Alarm Status field are provided in the reference appendix Figure 3 11 Equipment Configuration Window As Displayed on the PSAX 1250 PSAX 2300 and PSAX 4500 Console ...

Page 58: ...figured out of service and deleted before using this command Update Display Updates the values in the fields to show the most current configuration Use this command to display the most cur rent information in the Line Status field Delete All Interfaces Deletes the configured interfaces for the three ports You must take all interfaces out of service using the Take All Interfaces Out Of Service comm...

Page 59: ...A Range 1 3 Format Numeric Specifies the physical port on the module Interface Type display only Default Unconfig ured Range N A Format Predefined Specifies the type of end to end connection pro tocol that governs the transmission parameters of this configured port and channel interface Unconfigured Indicates that this interface is not configured AtmUni3 0 Indicates that this interface is configur...

Page 60: ...N A Format Predefined Displays the operational status of the port and whether the port is exchanging a valid signal Unconfigured Indicates that this channel is not operational because the interface is not configured OutOfService Indicates that a loss of signal condition exists due to any one of the following problems The module port is not physically connected to a cable The cable is not connected...

Page 61: ...dule in a protection mode Operating Mode Default N A Range N A Format Predefined Specifies the operating mode of the module To change from one mode to another select this field and press Enter to display the apprpriate mode Use the Apply Operating Mode Change command to load the displayed operating mode After applying the command approximately 25 seconds elapse until the PSAX system recognizes the...

Page 62: ...plies the configura tion field values you set Reset Port and Channel Display Resets the fields to the last set of saved values Bring Interface Into Service Brings an out of service configured interface to in service status The value InService is displayed in the Oper Sta tus field This command is displayed only when the Admin Status field is OutOfService Take Interface Out of Service Takes an in s...

Page 63: ...efined Indicates what type of synchronization is used by the interface to maintain proper data flow through the PSAX system and the remote devices connected to the system LocalTiming Selects a synchronization source Composite Clock T1BITS E1ETSI CompositeClockDS0A Freerun or LineTiming that is provided through the Stratum 3 4 module LoopTiming Selects the recovered clock from the received data and...

Page 64: ...the port This field displays No Alarm when no interfaces are configured See the E3 line status table below the field description table for the Protection 3 Port E3 ATM Configuration window Interface Type Default Unconfig ured Range N A Format Predefined Specifies the type of end to end connection pro tocol that governs the transmission parameters of this configured port and channel interface Uncon...

Page 65: ...t Predefined Displays the operational status of the port and whether the port is exchanging a valid signal Unconfigured Indicates that the channel is not operational because the interface is not configured OutOfService Indicates that a loss of signal condition exists due to any one of the following problems The module port is not physically connected to a cable The cable is not connected at the ot...

Page 66: ... E3 ATM Port and Channel Configuration win dow see Figure 3 13 as needed End Viewing Port Statistics To view statistics for this port perform the following procedure for either the DS3 or the E3 mode Viewing DS3 Port Statistics Begin Viewing Port Statistics DS3 Mode On the Protection 3 Port DS3 ATM Port and Channel Configuration window see Figure 3 5 on page 3 8 select the View Port Statistics com...

Page 67: ...w have the following functions Field Descriptions Descriptions of the display only fields on this window are provided in Table 3 9 Figure 3 14 Protection 3 Port DS3 ATM Statistics Window Command Function Continuous Update Updates the values in the fields every sec ond Reset Statistics Sets all field values to 0 Go Back to Port Configura tion Redisplays the Protection 3 Port DS3 ATM Port and Channe...

Page 68: ... time statistics were reset Line coding violations indicate that a bipolar violation or an excessive zeroes error event has occurred Line Errored Sec onds Default 0000000000 Range N A Format Numeric A count of the number of line errored seconds encountered by the DS3 port in the previous 24 hour period A line errored second is a second in which one or more line code violation error events were det...

Page 69: ...rted by the C bits For C bit parity it is a count of C bit parity errors occurring in the accumulation interval C bit Errored Sec onds Default 0000000000 Range N A Format Numeric A second with one of the following one or more C bit coding violations one or more out of frame defects a detected AIS This counter will not increment when unavail able seconds are counted C bit Severely Errored Seconds D...

Page 70: ... have the following functions Field Descriptions Descriptions of the display only fields on this window are provided in Table 3 10 Figure 3 15 Protection 3 Port E3 ATM Statistics Window Command Function Continuous Update Updates the values in the fields every sec ond Reset Statistics Sets all field values to 0 Go Back to E3 Port Configu ration Redisplays the Protection 3 Port E3 ATM Port and Chann...

Page 71: ...nce the last time statistics were reset Line coding vio lations indicate that a bipolar violation or an excessive zeros error event has occurred Line Errored Sec onds Default 0000000000 Range N A Format Numeric Displays a count of the number of line errored seconds encountered by the E3 port in the previ ous 24 hour period A line errored second is a second in which one or more line code violation ...

Page 72: ...unt of C bit coding violations that have occurred on the E3 port since the last time statistics were reset For all E3 applications a cod ing violation error event is a C bit parity error event C bit Errored Sec onds Default 0000000000 Range N A Format Numeric Displays a count of the number of C bit errored seconds encountered by the E3 port in the previ ous 24 hour period A C bit errored second ha...

Page 73: ...eature menu option The N to M Protection Feature Menu window is displayed see Figure 3 16 Commands The commands on this window have the following functions 2 Select the N to M Protection Group Table command The N to M Protection Group Table window is displayed see Figure 3 17 Figure 3 16 N to M Protection Feature Menu Window N 1 Protection Menu Option Function N to M Protection Table Displays the ...

Page 74: ...if more than one page is available Top Displays entries at the top of the table if more than one page is available Bottom Displays entries at the bottom of the table if more than one page is available Total 0 0 The first number in this field indicates the Group Id table entry on the first line of the currently displayed page The second number indicates the total number of Group Id table entries fo...

Page 75: ...figuration window is displayed see Figure 3 18 and Figure 3 19 On this window you can create an N to M protection group by selecting working and protection slots a Group Id and the type of protection group you want to configure Commands The commands on this window have the following functions Figure 3 18 N to M Protection Group Configuration Window N 1 Protection Figure 3 19 N to M Protection Grou...

Page 76: ...Ids Go Back to Previous Screen Redisplays the N to M Protection Group Table window Table 3 11 N to M Protection Group Configuration Window Field Descriptions Field Name Field Value Description Group Id Default 0 Range 1 15 Format Numeric Represents a unique protection group within this chassis Working Slots Default N A Range 01 16 Format Numeric Displays the selected working slot s within a pro te...

Page 77: ...fter switchover Protection Avail ability Default N A Range 13 15 Format Predefined numeric Displays the unused protection slots that are avail able for protection The usable slots are 13 and 15 for N 1 protection Slot 15 is the only slot available for 1 1 protection on the PSAX 1000 Working Failed Default N A Range 03 08 09 12 Format Predefined numeric Displays the slot numbers for the failed work...

Page 78: ...ng procedure to view the status and change the configu ration of the protection groups Begin 1 On the Site Specific Menu select the N to M Protection Feature menu option The N to M Protection Feature Menu window is displayed see Figure 3 20 Commands The commands on this window have the following functions 2 Select the N to M Protection Table command Figure 3 20 N to M Protection Feature Menu Windo...

Page 79: ...e The N to M Protection Table window is displayed see Figure 3 21 and Figure 3 22 On this window you can view the protection status of all modules and to select a slot to view or to change the protection configu ration of a module The fields for unconfigured slots displaying None are display only Figure 3 21 N to M Protection Table Window N 1 Group Figure 3 22 N to M Protection Table Window 1 1 Gr...

Page 80: ...tion Card Slot Default N A Range 1 15 Format Predefined Displays the numbers of each module slot in the chassis Config Mode Default None Range N A Format Predefined Displays the protection configuration status of the slot module in the assigned slot None Indicates that the module in the slot is not config ured as part of an N 1 protection group Working Indicates that the module is configured as a ...

Page 81: ...not operational Active Indicates that the module is actively sending traffic Standby Indicates that the module is standing by to send traffic should a switchover take place Group Id Default 0 Range 0 15 Format Numeric Displays the group ID number up to 2 groups possible next to each working module and pro tection module assigned to the protection group One protection group would include working mo...

Page 82: ...3 23 N to M Protection Configuration Window Command Function Apply the Command Applies the command you have selected in the Command field Refresh Display Updates the values for the fields in this window Go Back to Previous Screen Redisplays the N to M Protection Table window Table 3 13 N to M Protection Configuration Window Field Descriptions Field Name Field Value Description Slot Id Default N A ...

Page 83: ...dicates that the selected slot is not configured Working Indicates that the selected slot is configured as a working module Protection Indicates that the selected slot is configured as a protection module Group Id Default N A Range 0 15 Format Numeric Displays the number assigned to the protection group associated with the selected slot Oper State Default None Range N A Format Predefined Displays ...

Page 84: ...t a minimum after finishing each stage of work Configuring each module in your system Configuring the connections in your system Before exiting your current console session Perform the following procedure to permanently save the values for your system CAUTION If your system loses power or if you reboot the chassis and you have not yet saved the values permanently you will lose all unsaved values y...

Page 85: ... of saving the configuration changes you have made When the save configuration function is completed the system displays an appropriate message as described in Table 3 14 Figure 3 24 Save Configuration Modified Before Saving Table 3 14 Messages Generated after the Save Configuration Process When a PSAX system is the system displays nonredundant T SaveConfiguration saveConfigurationReasonCode All O...

Page 86: ...ing connections see the PacketStar PSAX Connections Provisioning Guide When using that guide keep in mind that the following connection types are supported by the 3 Port DS3 E3 ATM Protection module PVC connections ATM to ATM VCC PVC connections ATM to ATM VPC PVC connections Bridge to ATM VCC PVC connections Circuit emulation to ATM VCC PVC connections Frame relay to ATM VCC PVC connections In ba...

Page 87: ...ommon interface errors that cause the PSAX system to display a message See the PacketStar PSAX Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP Trap Reference Guide for more information about the SNMP traps related to interface errors Entering field values that are outside of the configurable range of values Attempting to configure an interface for a port or channel that has already been configured Attempt...

Page 88: ...configured in this way calls will be set up at a rate of less than 60 calls per second Note Various SSCOP parameter settings determine the maximum credit window As a result you may not be able to directly use these set tings For more information on the SSCOP parameter see the Application Note entitled Connecting a CBX or GX Switch to a PacketStar PSAX Multiservice Media Gateway via an ATM Port Con...

Page 89: ...e VBR to ATM VCC PVC X X X X X X X X VBR to VBR PVC X X In Band Management SVC X X X X X X ATM to ATM VCC SPVC X X X X X ATM to ATM VPC SPVC X X X X Circuit emulation to ATM VCC SPVC X X X X X X X CE to ATM Std AAL2 VCC SPVC X X X X X X Enhanced Router Module to ATM VCC SPVC X X X X Frame relay ATM VCC SPVC X X X X X X VBR to ATM VCC SPVC X X X X X X X X VBR to ATM Std AAL2 VCC SPVC X X X X X X X ...

Page 90: ...X X X 6 Port Enhanced DS1 T1 Multiservice X X X X X X X X X 12 Port Medium Density DS1 Multiservice X X X X X X X X X X 12 Port Medium Density DS1 IMA X X X X X 12 Port Medium Density DS1 E1 DS0A CES X X X X 24 Port High Density DS1 Multiservice X X X X X X X X X X 8 Port HDSL 2 X X X X X DS3 E3 and STS 1e Interface Modules 1 Port Channelized DS3 Multiservice X X X X X X X X X X 1 Port DS3 IMA X X...

Page 91: ...thernet X X 4 Port Ethernet X X Fiber Optic Interface Modules 1 Port Channelized OC 3 STM 1 CES Multimode X X X 1 Port Channelized OC 3 STM 1 CES Single mode X X X 1 Port Channelized OC 3 STM 1 Unstructured CES ATM Single Mode X X X X X 1 Port Channelized OC 3 STM 1 Unstructured CES ATM Multimode X X X X X 2 Port OC 3c STM 1 ATM Multimode X X X X 2 Port OC 3c STM 1 ATM Single Mode X X X X Table A ...

Page 92: ...terface Modules Quadserial X X X X X X X X 6 Port Multiserial X X X X X X Voice 2 Wire Interface Modules 4 Port Voice 2 Wire Office X 8 Port Voice 2 Wire Station X The module supports CAS Trunkline in DS1 and E1 modes only The module supports Circuit Emulation in DS1 E1 and DS0A modes The module supports GR 303 in DS1 mode only The module supports PRI ISDN in DS1 and E1 modes only The module suppo...

Page 93: ... have a loss of signal For modules that have more than eight ports not receiving signals the value in this field is in hexadecimal format CardRemoved All Indicates that one of the following events occurred The module in this slot was configured and then removed from the slot Connections on the OC 3 OC 12 STM 1 or STM 4 APS MSP primary module in this slot were transferred to the standby module Afte...

Page 94: ... value Table A 4 PSAX System Supported Quality of Service Categories ATM Service Category Description Constant Bit Rate CBR This service offers consistent delay predictability CBR is used for applica tions such as circuit emulation voice and video Real Time Variable Bit Rate VBR rt This service offers low delay variance but requires access to a variable amount of network bandwidth VBR rt is used f...

Page 95: ...ement 4 1 Priority Current Implementation Service Examples Constant Bit Rate CBR CBR1 Highest Highest 911 calls CBR2 Lower than CBR1 Preferred customers CBR3 Lower than CBR2 Standard CBR4 Lower than CBR3 Cellular Real Time Variable Bit Rate VBR rt VBR express Lower than CBR4 Lower than CBR Network management VBR rt1 Lower than VBR express Real time video VBR rt2 Lower than VBR rt1 MPEG 1 2 JPEG No...

Page 96: ...g the ATM Traffic Shaping UPC Sup port and VI Support features is shown in Table A 7 The PSAX modules supporting ATM Traffic Shaping UPC or VI are listed in Table A 7 The table includes information on the maximum number of VCs using traffic shaping minimum PCR for traffic shaping queue size priority and precision of traffic shaping for one connection UPC support and Traffic Shaping per VC are supp...

Page 97: ... 50 of line rate DS3 E3 and STS 1e Interface Modules 1 Port Channelized STS 1e T1 Format x x 32 000 150 cps 2 MBS After VBR rt2 50 of line rate 1 Port DS3 IMA x x 32 000 150 cps 2 MBS After VBR rt2 50 of line rate 1 Port Channelized DS3 Multiservice x x 32 000 150 cps 2 MBS After VBR rt2 50 of line rate 3 Port DS3 E3 ATM x x x 32 000 7 cps 2 MBS After CBR 1 of line rate Fiber Optic Interface Modul...

Page 98: ...BR 1 of line rate 4 Port OC 3c STM 1 Single Mode x x x 32 000 24 cps 2 MBS After CBR 1 of line rate Serial Interface Modules Quadserial x N A N A N A N A N A If you specify a rate below the minimum supported PCR the module defaults to traffic shaping at the min imum supported PCR A connection configured for a PCR less than the specified rate has an output rate within 1 of the config ured PCR UPC i...

Page 99: ...97 3 925 3 970 3 925 1 741 393 4 107 4 156 4 107 1 782 854 4 205 4 257 4 205 1 804 335 4 256 4 308 4 256 1 826 339 4 307 4 362 4 307 1 848 886 4 361 4 416 4 361 1 871 997 4 415 4 472 4 415 1 895 693 4 471 4 529 4 471 1 919 997 4 528 4 588 4 528 1 944 932 4 587 4 648 4 587 1 970 523 4 647 4 710 4 647 1 996 797 4 709 4 774 4 709 2 023 781 4 773 4 839 4 773 2 051 504 4 838 4 907 4 838 2 079 997 4 906...

Page 100: ... 359 7 208 3 119 995 7 358 7 516 7 358 3 186 378 7 515 7 679 7 515 3 255 647 7 678 7 850 7 678 3 327 995 7 849 8 028 7 849 3 403 631 8 027 8 215 8 027 3 482 785 8 214 8 411 8 214 3 565 709 8 410 8 616 8 410 3 652 677 8 615 8 831 8 615 3 743 994 8 830 9 058 8 830 3 839 994 9 057 9 296 9 057 3 941 047 9 295 9 547 9 295 4 047 561 9 546 9 812 9 546 4 159 994 9 811 10 093 9 811 4 278 851 10 092 10 389 ...

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Page 102: ...Appendix A Reference Information ATM TS UPC and VI Configuration Capabilities A 16 255 700 585 PacketStar PSAX 3 Port DS3 E3 ATM Protection Module User Guide Issue 1 Release 10 0 0 ...

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