Paradyne Hotwire 8776, User Manual

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1. About the Hotwire 8776 Termination Unit
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February 2001 8776-A2-GB20-40
Hotwire 8776 Termination Unit Features
The 4-port Hotwire 8776 TDM SDSL Termination Unit is a circuit board mounted
in a Hotwire 8600 or 8800 Series Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer
(DSLAM) and used to transport signals at high speeds over a twisted-pair
connection.
The Hotwire 8776 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 SDSL network.
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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.
— 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.