PacketBand VX Quickstart Guide V3.2
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1. 8 3 8 More Resources Introduction 3 2012 Patapsco Designs Ltd 1 Introduction This document is a basic guide for configuring a new Patapsco PacketBand VX A full User Manual for configuring all settings on the unit is supplied on the DbManager Installation Disk Patapsco offers an optional Pre Configuration Service and optional Telephone Support Agreements at minimal cost Information on these options can be found in the Support document on the DbManager installation disk 1 1 Transition Networks Patapsco Patapsco PacketBand products allow the delivery of synchronous ISDN TDM V 11 X 21 and V 35 data streams across asynchronous IP networks The product range covers both switched ISDN applications and unswitched nailed circuits PacketBand will packetize traffic for transport across the IP network and transparently depacketize it at a remote site The traffic will then be played out to the data interfaces PacketBand must be used as a two ended solution and an existing system can easily be expanded with more PacketBand units to allow links to new sites and devices 1 2 Safety warnings Caution Danger of electric shock The device may be connected to mains voltages Switch to power off state before working on the device Caution Danger of electrostatic discharge Electronic components are sensitive to electrostatic discharges that mi2. 5 2 4 Making Connections 5 2 5 Installing DbManager 3 Configuring PacketBand VX 5 6 3 1 Connecting to PacketBand VX 7 3 2 Notes on configuring PacketBand VX 7 3 3 Device Settings 7 3 4 Clock Sources 8 3 5 Serial Port 8 3 6 Link Configuration 8 3 7 Finishing Configuration
3. readme txt file explains how to upgrade to the new DbManager without reinstalling the program 3 Configuring PacketBand VX Follow these steps to connect to PacketBand VX with DbManager and configure the unit for use Configuration of PacketBand VX is carried out by setting up DbManager to make a management connection and then setting up the elements of PacketBand VX in this order Device Settings The unit specific settings of the PacketBand VX such as the IP Address and Identifier Clock Sources configure which interface PacketBand VX is to take synchronisation clock from or network or recovered clock from another PacketBand VX Serial Ports Each Serial port can be individually configured with the correct settings to interface with another device or network Link Configuration Configure settings to carry Serial channels across a PSN between PacketBand VX units Channel Routing Configure routes for the traffic PacketBand VX will pass between connected devices and networks PacketBand VX Quickstart Guide 6 2012 Patapsco Designs Ltd 3 1 Connecting to PacketBand VX 1 Start up the DbManager Application 2 Login as Super User no password required 3 Four windows will be displayed Map A network map showing Nodes and Links between Patapsco devices Terminal A view of the communications between DbMgr and PacketBand VX Event History All events which occur while connected to PacketBand VX Outstanding Ev
4. 2012 Patapsco Designs Ltd PacketBand VX Quickstart Guide V3 2 All rights reserved No parts of this work may be reproduced in any form or by any means graphic electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording taping or information storage and retrieval systems without the written permission of the publisher Products that are referred to in this document may be either trademarks and or registered trademarks of the respective owners The publisher and the author make no claim to these trademarks While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document the publisher and the author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions or for damages resulting from the use of information contained in this document or from the use of programs and source code that may accompany it In no event shall the publisher and the author be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damage caused or alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly by this document Printed March 2012 in UK Patapsco has recently been acquired by Communications Systems Inc CSI and is now a part of Transition Networks Inc a subsidiary of CSI The high quality reliable Transition Networks brand of products is now combined with the world class portfolio of telecommunications and data communications products from Patapsco Communications You can be assured that the same quality and support from both organizations will continue Plea
5. ar completes Warning When loading existing configuration files to a unit please ensure that the correct configuration files are used for the unit type in use PacketBand VX configuration files are not compatible with other Patapsco platforms 3 3 Device Settings This menu controls unit specific features of the PacketBand VX such as the IP Address Identifier Serial Number Configuration Number and Event Reporting These features are all fully explained in the PacketBand VX User Manual on the DbManager Installation Disk 3 4 Clock Sources PacketBand VX must be configured to either receive clock from an Serial interface a connection to another PacketBand VX or generate clock internally Different priorities can be set for each port so if one port is unavailable PacketBand VX will clock from the next available port in the Clock Source hierarchy 1 Select Clock Sources from the Terminal port menu 2 Enter a digit to mark the priority of each Serial port and the internal clock 0 will denote the highest priority Clock Source and 19 will denote the lowest Ports which are not to be used for clocking can have their values left at 19 3 Click OK to save the setting PacketBand VX Quickstart Guide 8 2012 Patapsco Designs Ltd Warning Clock Sources must be configured correctly to ensure error free operation when PacketBand VX is connected to any other clock locked system or network Please consult the full PacketBand VX manual if unsu
6. ents Current events 4 Select View Properties Terminal from the DbMgr toolbar 5 Choose the COM port which is in use Leave the Serial Port Rate at the default setting of 19200bps Click OK 6 Select the Devices in World window and double click the Device node 7 The Connected to Device window should appear showing the front and rear panels of PacketBand VX If it does not check the COM port settings and re try Warning If management via the Terminal port is not possible it could be that the management PC has another application running which uses the COM ports of the PC Even when some programs which use the COM ports are closed down other programs cannot access the COM ports Rebooting the PC is required in order to release the COM ports so that DbManager can use them If the PC and PacketBand VX are connected to the same LAN management is possible using TCP IP All Patapsco products use the default IP settings IP Address 192 168 0 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 0 0 Gateway 0 0 0 0 To configure DbManager to access PacketBand VX using TCP IP please follow these steps 1 Select View Properties Terminal Device IP Addresses from the DbMgr toolbar 2 192 168 0 1 should already be configured If using another IP address add it to the list using the Add button 3 Click OK OK 4 Select the Devices in World window and double click the Device node 5 The Connected to Device window should appear showing the front and rear panels of Pac
7. ght damage the device Protect the device from electrostatic discharges by wearing an electrostatic wristband Caution Interruption of data transmission Data transmission will be interrupted during any work on the transmission line and or deactivation of the power supply Make sure that that any work will only be carried out on inactive lines without data transmission or during quiet times to reduce interference to live systems Caution Danger of damage to devices or service interruption Access by unauthorized third persons may cause damage to devices and or interrupt services Make sure that subracks are only installed in lockable locations Caution Danger of overvoltage During faults dangerous unprotected voltages may be present Ensure sufficient grounding of the housings i e by connecting the grounding contact Safety requirements are not fulfilled unless this equipment is connected to a wall socket outlet with a protective earth PE contact The power cord used to connect this equipment must be HAR marked and fitted with an IEC320 connector and an ASTA approved moulded plug There are no user serviceable parts in this equipment All servicing and repair tasks must be undertaken by qualified service personnel Isolation from mains power is achieved by the removal of the main power cord 2 Getting Started This section will describe how to make the physical connections between PacketBand VX and the other system devices and install
8. ketBand VX The Device node can be made to connect to other IP addresses configured in the Device IP Addresses list by right clicking the node selecting Properties and choosing an IP address from the IP List Info TCP IP management requires TCP port 3001 dec to be open between the management PC and PacketBand VX Any switches hubs or routers must be configured to allow communication on this port in order to manage PacketBand VX via TCP IP Configuring PacketBand VX 7 2012 Patapsco Designs Ltd A successful management connection will open up the Connected to Device window 3 2 Notes on configuring PacketBand VX Uploading Changes to config can be made on each window and saved using the OK key when exiting each window When happy with the configuration it must be uploaded to PacketBand VX for the new settings to come into effect To upload go to File Upload and wait until the progress bar completes Saving Files Configuration files can be saved in order to backup settings or copy settings across to another unit Once configuration has been uploaded go to File Save File and choose a location to save the file to The file extension of any saved config files is dbc Loading Files Once connected to a unit an existing configuration file can be loaded to the device Go to File Open File and navigate to the saved file Click Open Now the file must be uploaded to PacketBand VX Go to File Upload and wait until the progress b
9. lder on the DbManager installation disk Please consult these manuals for more detailed information on any aspect of using Patapsco products All documentation can also be obtained by registering at the Patapsco website http www patapsco co uk Top_Level LogIn_Register asp For help with a specific problem please click on the On Line Help icon on the website or email a request to support patapsco co uk
10. nuts 2 2 Accessories The following accessories are supplied with all Patapsco units Item Description DbManager CD Installable DbManager application technical documents and manuals Controller Cable Management cable Connects to PacketBand VX sTerminal port Cable Spec RJ12 DB9S Pin Function Pin 1 Rx 3 2 Tx 2 3 Gnd 5 IEC Mains Cable Connects PacketBand VX to the mains supply 2 3 Optional Accessories The following items can be ordered from Patapsco or will be supplied with some units depending on the nature of the device Serial Cables Cables to connect the Patapsco device to a CPE or network Please see the full manual for cable specs on all Patapsco cables Rack Mounting Kit All Patapsco units can be monuted in a 19 rack using this kit SFP Modules and Cables Please see the PacketBand VX user manual for instructions and precautions to take when using SFP modules Getting Started 5 2012 Patapsco Designs Ltd 2 4 Making Connections First connect the Serial cables to PacketBand VX followed by the Terminal Port management cable if required PKT Port cable and lastly the Mains cable If the unit has a DC power supply connection use the screw terminals to connect the DC power source Warning The 48VDC power terminals are marked 0V 48V and GND Patapsco 48VDC products are designed for use with negative voltage DC supplies and therefore expect the positive voltage to be connec
11. re how to configure Clock Sources 3 5 Serial Port There are two LEDs for the Serial port and the LED states are as follows Top LED on Control signal C present on interface Bottom LED on Channels active on interface 1 Click on the Serial port 2 The configuration settings for the port are displayed 3 Configure the Port Rate as required for the port 4 Click OK to save the settings 3 6 Link Configuration The Link Configuration option is used to configure Logical Links between PacketBand VX units Each Logical Link can carry up to 32 Serial channels 1 Click on Link Configuration 2 Select the first Logical Link LL101 3 Tick the Enable tickbox 3 Enter the IP address of the remote PacketBand VX Note Each Logical Link can be configured with many settings for transport across a Packet Switched Network All of these options are described in the PacketBand VX User Manual The above settings are all that is required to get a Logical Link running initially A pair of PacketBand VXs working in a system should have identical Logical Link settings in order to pass traffic across a PSN 3 7 Finishing Configuration Note Please remember to Upload when configuration of PacketBand VX is complete To upload go to File Upload and wait until the progress bar completes 3 8 More Resources All Patapsco products and the DbManager application have their own User Manuals which can be found in the Documents amp Manuals fo
12. se contact either Transition Networks or Patapsco Communications for sales support and product information Patapsco Communications The Passfield Oak Passfield Near Liphook Hampshire GU30 7RL UK Tel 44 0 1428 752900 Fax 44 0 1428 752901 Email info patapsco co uk Web Site www patapsco co uk Transition Networks 10900 Red Circle Drive Minnetonka MN 55343 USA Tel 952 941 7600 or 1 800 526 9267 Fax 952 941 2322 Email info transition com Web Site www transition com PacketBand VX Quickstart Guide 2 2012 Patapsco Designs Ltd Table of Contents 1 Introduction 3 3 1 1 Transition Networks Patapsco 3 1 2 Safety warnings 2 Getting Started 3 4 2 1 Rack Mounting Instructions 4 2 2 Accessories 4 2 3 Optional Accessories
13. ted to the 0V terminal and the negative connected to 48V Please be sure about the polarity of this connection before connecting power to the terminals Units which have a positive 24VDC power source will be marked 24VDC 0V and GND respectively Please ensure that the positive connection is made on the 24VDC terminal 2 5 Installing DbManager DbManager is required in order to monitor and manage Patapsco devices Management can be made using the Terminal serial port or using TCP IP over a LAN or WAN DbManager is installed using the CD provided with Patapsco equipment 1 Insert the DbManager Installation Disk into the drive of the PC which will be used for management of PacketBand VX 2 InstallShield Wizard will start up Follow the steps to install DbManager 3 Serial Number Enter the Serial Number on the case of the DbMgr Disk Info DbManager is supplied as a Lite version by default This allows configuration and monitoring of devices but only allows configuration of a single device node and a single user account To use DbManager in Lite mode do not enter a serial number during installation Please see the full DbManager User Manual for more information on configuring and using DbManager Warning If an older version of DbManager is already installed on the management PC it is necessary to update to the version supplied on the new DbManager CD This can be done by consulting the Upgrade folder on the DbManager CD The
14. the Patapsco management application DbManager PacketBand VX Quickstart Guide 4 2012 Patapsco Designs Ltd 2 1 Rack Mounting Instructions The Rack Mounting Kit is comprised of the following Photo Description Quantity L Bracket 2 Long Patapsco case screw 4 Cage Nut 4 washer 4 Rack Mount Screw 4 All Patapsco units can be mounted in a standard 19 rack housing To allow units to fit into a 19 rack a Rack Mounting Kit must be purchased for the unit s There are various rack mounting options depending on the size of the unit ordered The following guide will explain how to use the Rack Mounting Kit with Patapsco units 1 Remove the four short screws near the front or rear panel on the left and right hand sides of the Patapsco unit The unit can be mounted with the front panel facing forward or with the ports facing forward as required 2 Fit one of the L Brackets to the side of the unit The four small fixing holes allow the unit to protrude forward or sit further back depending on the desired position of the unit The bracket may also face forwards or backwards depending on the desired position of the unit 3 Fix the L Bracket in place using the Long Patapsco case screws 4 Fix the second L Bracket to the other side of the case in the same way 5 Put the Rack Mount screws through the Rack Mount washers 6 Offer the unit up to the rack and fix it in place using the Rack Mount Screws and Rack Mount cage
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