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Chapter 3
Configuring the Matrix Switch for
operation
Chapter contents
Introduction
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Configuration prerequisites
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Initial configuration through the RS-232 control port
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Connecting the DB9-RJ45 adapter with the included cable
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Setting up the HyperTerminal (or similar program) session
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Using a browser to complete Model 6511RC configuration
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Displaying the Matrix Switch 6511RC web administration pages
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Home page overview
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Configuring the default gateway
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Configuring the system clocking parameters
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Module clocking mode
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Module clocking source and fallback
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Example 1
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Example 2
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Configuring the SDH circuit parameters
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Accessing the SDH circuit parameters
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Configuring the SDH physical interface type
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Configuring the SDH interface parameters
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Configuring the SDH path trace parameters
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Configuring DS0 idle codes
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Accessing the idle code configuration
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Defining the DS0 idle code configuration
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Selecting the SDH mapping path
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Defining DS0 mappings
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Defining DS0 mappings using E1 port format
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Examples for configuring DS0 mappings.
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Defining DS0 mappings using TU format
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Examples for configuring DS0 mappings.
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Saving your configuration
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Backing up your configuration parameters
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Backing up the configuration store in flash memory
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Completing the installation
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