Paradyne Hotwire 8774, User Manual

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1. About the Hotwire 8774 Termination Unit
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Hotwire 8774 Termination Unit Features
The 4-port Hotwire 8774 TDM SDSL Termination Unit is a circuit board mounted
in a Hotwire 8600 or 8800 Series Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer
(DSLAM). It is used to transport signals at high speeds over a twisted-pair
connection.
The Hotwire 8774 TDM SDSL Termination Unit offers these standard features:
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AutoRate Capability. Provides automatic configuration of line speed and data
rate upon connection.
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Embedded Operations Channel (EOC). Provides remote management via
SNMP or Telnet session capability over the TDM SDSL network.
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SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) Management. Provides
network management via an industry-standard SNMP management system.
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Asynchronous Terminal Interface (ATI). Provides a menu-driven
VT100-compatible terminal interface for configuring and managing the unit
locally or remotely by Telnet session.
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Local Management. Provides local management using the Management
Communications Card (MCC) with a:
— Terminal or PC via the Management Serial port of the DSLAM
— Network Management System (NMS) via the Management MCC port of
the DSLAM
— NMS connection through the 10BaseT port
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Remote Management. Provides remote management:
— Out-of-band, using an external modem through the Management Serial
port of the DSLAM
— Via Telnet over the EOC
— Using SNMP or Telnet through the 10BaseT port or the Internal
Management Channel (IMC)
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Alarm Indication. Activates front panel LEDs.
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Diagnostics. Provides the capability to diagnose device and network
problems and perform tests, including digital loopbacks, pattern tests, and
self-test.
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Device and Test Monitoring. Provides the capability of tracking and
evaluating the unit’s operation, including health and status, and error-rate
monitoring.