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1. Key Symbol Bus NCM and Name Generic Name Model Number ACP TABS Comment Required U DCSU DCSU 2911 Four port T1 or El CSU in No one card V VCU Voice Channel Not available W DHDM_ Dual Port DS3 HDM 2182 Two T3 ports No POET X QPRI Quad Primary QPRI 2921 E Four port ISDN aggregate Yes for Rate Interface use with IMUX module ISDN Command Some commands are shown with a lowercase character The Examples character usually n or p represents a variable Enter a number in Command Line Prompt 2 8 place of this lowercase placeholder For example Dn delete node Where n is the number of the local or remote node Type d1 If you type Dn you will get an error message The initial prompt defaults to the Node address of the local NCM The command line prompt is interpreted as follows 0 0 0 1 0 11 NCM 2000 gt Where 0 0 0 1 is the node address of the local node to which you are connected This number is used by NCM modules and the Verilink Node Manager application to identify each NCM and node This value is completely unrelated to the Ethernet IP address of the NCM NOTE Thefirst three digits of the node address must NOT be greater than 127 For example a node address of 128 7 5 251 will render certain critical NCM functions inoperative NOTE The node address 127 255 255 255 should not be assigned to any node It is used internally by the system to broadcast to all nod
2. gt gt gt gt gt Running on Bus B lt lt lt lt lt X Exit 1 1 NCM 2000 Setting up a Cloned Circuit 4 12 Once the new circuit has been cloned and edited to use different ports set up the circuit using the Setup command option s 12 13 14 15 1 11 NCM 2000 s A confirmation message is displayed Successful circuit build Now exit from the Edit Circuit menu to return to the Circuit Manager menu 12 13 14 15 1 11 NCM 2000 x Verilink NCM 2000 Figure 4 10 Circuit Manager Top Menu Showing Second Circuit Added Circuit Manager Circuit Manager 1 1 NCM 2000 Firmware 4 17 Name Type Mode Prio Src Port Dest Port ckt1 perm 64k low 1 8 TAC NET 1 9 DIU priml prim 64k low 1 7 TAC NET 1 9 DIU A add circuit I activate circuit D delete circuit R deactivate circuit P prev page L search circuit N next Page E edit circuit X exit to craft main menu 12 13 14 15 1 1 NCM 2000 gt Bus Status DAT2 B Active DAT1 B Inactj The Circuit Manager menu now shows the two circuits including the one just cloned Verilink NCM 2000 4 13 Circuit Manager 4 14 Verilink NCM 2000 E Chapter 5 Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware This chapter describes file transfers using FTP and downloading firmware upgrades to application modules A major feature of the AS2000 architecture is the capability of changing the personalities of AS2000 applic
3. Date Time Zone Node Address Node ID Site Name System Uptime Node Administration H F B L N I change site name X set shelf type firmware from local NCM download firmware tabs download network parameters exit this screen A 0 0 0 2 1 1 NCM 2000 gt 79 00 01 16 18 49 PST 0 0 0 2 122 Far Remote Other 0 17 08 O switch over permanent Q R Y U P query firmware reset card switch over once clear card configuration change password Verilink NCM 2000 5 3 Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware Firmware Command option Bis used to download firmware to modules in the Options node other than the NCM At the remote node there is an additional command option on the menu that reads F firmware from local NCM Command options on the NCM Controller Administration Menu related to firmware downloads and control of firmware are shown in Table 5 1 below Table 5 1 Firmware Related Commands Command Usage B download firmware Sends file from NCM RAM to non NCM cards in node for updating cards other than NCM See section below on Broadcasting Firmware F firmware from local NCM Gets file from local NCM and brings it to this remote NCM seen only in remote node O switch over permanent Reloads firmware from selected bank and also sets that bank as default power up boot partition Test new code first before using this option Q que
4. 1 1 NCM 2000 gt 79 00 01 16 18 49 PST 0 0 0 2 122 Far Remote Other Si 0 17 08 o Q R Y U P switch over permanent query firmware reset card switch over once clear card configuration change password Select F firmware from local NCM 12 13 14 17 0 2 NCM 2000 gt f You are prompted 12 13 14 17 0 2 NCM 2000 gt Press enter to continue NOTE The flash file can take a long time to download because it is transmitted inband and must be packetized You can monitor the remote node in another Craft interface session while the download is taking place When the download completes the Administration Menu for the remote NCM reappears Now the B download firmware submenu may be used to broadcast the file to all of the cards in this node for which it is appropriate A header in the file identifies which modules it applies to only those modules will accept the download See the preceeding section Broadcasting Firmware for more details Verilink NCM 2000 5 15 Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware Conflicting If another Telnet session invokes the transfer of the same Download firmware that session is blocked and the following message is Sessions displayed on its console Download in use Wait until later 5 16 Verilink NCM 2000 Index Numerics 13136 Chapter Administration Menu 3 1 A ACP Broadcast Result 5 10 ACP broadcast switchover 5 11 Activate Circuit 4
5. Port Connector Interface Use LOCAL RJ 11 RS 232 ASCII terminal operations ACP bus connection to Node PRI RJ 45 RS 232 Manager or SLIP port if SLIP is being used EXT RJ 45 RS 232 Daisy chain to next ACP shelf NOTE For operator convenience the PRI and EXT ports are redundant with the same connectors on the connector interface module NIM 2000 which is accessible at the rear of the shelf The NIM 2000 Network Interface Module 2000 is mounted on the rear of the shelf behind the NCM The NIM 2000 ports are listed in Table 1 3 below Verilink NCM 2000 NCM Overview Table 1 3 NIM 2000 Connectors Port Label on NIM 2000 Interface Connector Protocol Support Ext Timing Input Balanced RS 422 8 pin DIN 1 544 MHz clock input to NCM Alarm Relay Relay closure or open Form C Make Break to external alarm equip Relay SLIP RS 232 DB 25 TCP IP Telnet SNMP FTP over asynchronous SLIP 9600 bit s Management PRI RS 232 RJ 45 ACP management over RS 232 Management EXT RS 232 RJ 45 ACP management over RS 232 Ethernet 10 Mbit s Ethernet AAUI TCP IP Telnet SNMP FTP via external Ethernet transceiver supplied Alarm Relay The NIM rear panel provides external timing input and alarm relay outputs The Form C alarm relay provides normally open NO normally closed NC and common CO contacts The relay is triggered by alarms that may occur within the node including the failure of
6. Product Warranty Verilink s product warranty covers repair or replacement of all equipment under normal use for a five year period from date of shipment Replacement products may be new or reconditioned Any replaced or repaired product or part has a ninety 90 day warranty or the remainder of the initial warranty period whichever is longer Our in house Repair Center services returns within ten working days Customer Service Verilink offers the following services System Engineers at regional sales offices for network design and planning assistance 800 837 4546 Technical Assistance Center for free 24x7 telephone support during installation maintenance and troubleshooting 800 285 2755 and support verilink com To return a product it must be assigned a Return Materials Authorization RMA number before sending it to Verilink for repair 800 926 0085 ext 2282 Maintenance contracts and leasing plans 800 837 4546 Technical Training on network concepts and Verilink products 800 282 2755 and training verilink com Web site www verilink com Publications Staff This manual was written and illustrated by Marie Metivier and Steve Rider Contributing writers include Theresa Lau and Barbara Termaat Verilink NCM 2000 User Manual V vi Verilink NCM 2000 User Manual Table of Contents NCM 2000 NCM Overview Em 1 1 Applications no diet rar iaa ere 1 1 Network Node Management sisi 1 1 Features SUMMARY
7. select the command Element option for choosing the shelf and slot S shelf slot as shown in the following example command line Verilink NCM 2000 2 9 Craft Interface Administration Configuration NCM 0 0 0 1 1 1 NCM 2000 gt s The next prompt shows you the format for your input Enter shelf slot pair or slot in current shelf e g 3 4 or 5 gt Enter the shelf and slot location of the element to manage In this example suppose you wish to configure a port on the DIDCSU located in shelf 2 slot 3 This element is represented by an A which the Key below the Shelf Slot display identifies as a DIDCSU You would type in response to the prompt 2 3 When the Main Menu is redisplayed the bracket indicator has moved to enclose the A NOTE When navigating to a slot in the same shelf save time by entering the slot number only instead of shelf and slot numbers The O command displays the Node Administration Menu This menu is covered in detail in the next chapter Administration Menu The Configuration command C brings up the Configuration Menu for the currently selected card If the NCM is the currently selected card the configuration command returns this menu Figure 2 4 NCM 2000 Configuration Menu NCM 2000 CONFIGURATION MENU NCM CONFIGURATION MENU 1 QUAD I MUX far node communication enabled X exit this screen A 0 0 0 1 1 1 NCM 2000 If this node con
8. 4 Add Circuit 4 4 Add Circuit Menu Backplane Bus 4 9 Add Circuit Menu Commands 4 6 Add Circuit Menu for Backup Dial Backup Circuits 4 7 Add Circuit Menu for TAC 2010 4 8 Adding Circuits 4 4 Commands and Parameters 4 5 Administration Menu Commands 3 3 Administration Menu for a Remote Node 5 3 Advanced Programmable Architecture 1 5 Alarm 2 13 Alarm Handling 4 2 All Targeted Downloads Complete 5 9 applications 1 1 node management 1 1 B Backup and Dial Backup Options 4 8 blinking SYS led 1 12 both TABS and ACP 1 11 broadcast across the shelf 5 8 Broadcasting Firmware 5 8 C Cable Diagram for Daisy Chaining Shelves 1 11 Cables for Connecting Shelves 1 11 Card Retransmit 5 8 Card Specific Menus 2 17 Central Circuit Manager concept 4 1 changes to the NCM Ethernet configuration 5 5 Changing the name of a circuit adds an new circuit 4 11 Changing the Type of a Circuit 4 12 Circuit Manager 4 1 Circuit Manager Cautions 4 1 Circuit Manager Functions 4 2 Circuit Manager Menu 4 3 Verilink NCM 2000 Circuit Manager Menu Commands 4 4 Circuit Manager Top Menu Showing Second Circuit Added 4 13 Circuit Types 4 7 Command Line Prompt 2 8 Configuration 2 10 Configuring and Managing T1 Dial Backup 5 1 Confirming the Firmware Upgrade 5 12 Conflicting Download Sessions 5 16 connecting directly to other modules 4 1 Connecting shelves 1 12 Copying Bank B to Bank A 5 7 Craft Interface 1 7 D Daisy Chaining AS
9. Ger ten zusammengeschaltet sind m ssen weiterhin den Vorschriften EN60950 1992 A4 1997 Absatz 6 2 f r Telecommunications Netz Spannung TNV Schaltkreize entsprechen This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la class A prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par le minist re des Communications du Canada The Industry Canada label indentifies CS 03 certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements Industry Canada does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection In some cases the company s inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly telephone extension cord The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situa
10. Mbit s ANSI ESF BBZS 04DU9 1SN For DDS interfaces Port ID REN SOC FIC USOC 56 kbit s 6 0N 04DU5 56 RJ 48S jack 64 kbit s 04DU5 64 If the unit appears to be malfunctioning inform the telco and disconnect it from the network lines until the source of trouble is determined to be your equipment or the telephone line If your equipment needs repair it should not be reconnected until it is repaired The unit has been designed to prevent harm to the network If the telephone company finds that the equipment is exceeding tolerable parameters it can temporarily disconnect service In this case the telephone company will provide you advance notice if possible Verilink NCM 2000 User Manual Lithium Battery English Fran ais Espa ole If the telephone company alters its equipment in a manner that can affect the use of this device it must give you warning so that you have the opportunity to maintain uninterrupted service You will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC No customer is authorized to repair this equipment regardless of warranty status All repairs must be performed by Verilink or an authorized agent It is the responsibility of users requiring service to report the need for service to Verilink or to one of our authorized agents The lithium battery referred to in the following notices is contained inside the clock chip DANGER The battery can explode if incorrectly replac
11. T1 CSU use w or w o DIU No card s uses backplane if using DIU D DIU Data Interface DIU 2130 DSU used with TAC 2010 No Unit or DIDCSU across backplane E SDIU Not available N A F DIU DDS DDS Data DIU 2130 56K n DIU 2130 modified for No Interface Unit NMS DDS remote circuits bundled into a T1 G DHDM Dual port DS3 HDM 2182 n T3 net and two HSSI data For far end ports functions H ATM IMUX Not available I DCSU IDCSU T1 TAC 2130 TAC s T1 CSU DSU in one card No Integrated 2130 S TAC does not amp will not use DSU CSU 2130 T backplane to other cards J PEP Protocol Not available Engine Processor K DAC Digital Cross Not available Connect L HLM High Low DIU 2131 DSU w one V 35 and one No Module RS 232 M MUX Inverse IMUX 2160 IMUX 2160 uses QUAD 2160 No Multiplexer 2164 2164 Yes N NCM Node NCM 2000 Management only no Controller data traffic Module P DPRI Dual Primary DPRI 2922 e ISDN DSU with backup Yes for Rate Interface capability requires NCM ISDN or Backup Q QUAD Quad Card QUAD 2164 QUAD 2164 used with No IMUX 2160 four E1 T1 CSUS each R SUBRATE SRDM DIU 2140 a Five port RS232 subrate No TDM Used w TAC 2010 S HSM M13 DS3 HSM 2113 Use w one or more IMUX Yes for all Multiplexer 2164 changes backplane cases data rates T HDM Single port HDM 2180 gt T3 net and one HSSI data For far end DS3 port functions Verilink NCM 2000 2 7 Craft Interface
12. a node Any existing NCC controller card in a node will defer to the NCM when it is added and will become another T1 application module The NCM 2000 is purely a management module It does not operate as a CSU or DSU However it may control clocking functions NCM tasks and features include Fault management Configuration of all application modules in a network of AS2000 nodes Circuit manager and bandwidth management real time circuit building routing support including drop and insert and bypass Alarm management with up to four trap hosts Performance monitoring and management Diagnostics and troubleshooting Security management using four levels of password access protection Management of legacy and newer ACP bus applications Provides both internal and external clock support Major features of the NCM 2000 include When initially plugged into its node the NCM automatically discovers the elements in the node In restoral mode a new application module that replaces a previously configured like module in the same shelf slot position or a module that has been cleared of its configuration is automatically reconfigured by the NCM from the NCM database This restoral includes circuits that made use of the module that was replaced or cleared In restoral mode an unconfigured module is downloaded with a complete configuration from the NCM node master database The node master NCM shares its database with
13. all other shelf master NCMs in the node Verilink NCM 2000 Management Redundancy NCM as a Gateway NCM Overview NOTE Because the database resides in the NCM module an NCM moved to a different node without having its database first cleared will reconfigure the new node Take care not to cause unintended configuration effects when swapping or moving NCMs Two NCM modules may be placed in a node in order for one to serve as aredundant backup for the other The in service NCM will synchronize the database of all card configurations and circuits in the standby NCM If the primary NCM fails or is removed the standby NCM will take over management of the node using the same MAC and IP addresses The primary NCM is the one with the greater running time and or in the lower numbered shelf and slot NCMs must be able to communicate with each other If a standby NCM is in a different shelf than the primary NCM the shelves must be connected using ACP type daisy chain cables See Figure 1 6 in the section Daisy Chaining AS2000 Shelves Figure 1 1 shows an application using two NCMs in a node and three Node Manager software installations all connected to an Ethernet LAN The primary NCM is responsible for managing all the slots within the node All communication between the NCM and the slots uses the ACP or TABS bus Additionally the primary NCM acts as a gateway for management traffic passing between the slots and the opti
14. back not both at same time D set date Set date for all modules in node Use the format mm dd yy for month day and year E change node id Changes local node ID this value is used by Node Manager software Enter any value in the range of 1 65535 This is an arbitrary number F Flash copy B gt A Copy firmware from flash bank B to flash bank A Test firmware first See Chapter 5 Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware H set shelf type Define or change shelf types of each shelf in local node Sets ACP bus used See the subsection Shelf Type Sets ACP Bus I change site name Changes local node site name as it appears on second line of Main Menu Enter up to 19 alpha numeric characters M modem parameters NCM SLIP modem interface menu See the section Configuring Modem Parameters N network parameters Ethernet SLIP SNMP Trap Host and TCP IP addresses and options See the section The Network Configuration Menu O switch over permanent Sets which flash bank to boot from at power up setting saved on reset See Chapter 5 Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware P change password Changes local node password See the section Using Passwords Q query firmware Displays status of firmware revisions in flashbanks of selected module Results displayed after about 60 seconds R reset card Used to restart selected m
15. file transfer is likely to take a few minutes after which a message appears 226 Transfer complete 584121 bytes received in 36 seconds 15 Kbytes s Once the transfer is finished end your FTP session quit You will be returned to the pSH gt prompt Log in to the normal menu system craft At the shelf slot map select O administration Verilink NCM 2000 Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware Figure 5 4 Administration Menu H T B W C U A T N M F X NCM CONTROLLER ADMINISTRATION MENU Date Time Zone 79 00 01 16 21 45 PST Node Address 12 13 14 15 Node ID 102 Site Name Testi NCM Card System Uptime 0 19 50 Node Administration set shelf type Z set time zone set time D set date download firmware Y switch over once write file to flash O switch over permanent set front rear access Q query firmware clear card configuration R reset card set node address E change node id change site name P change password network parameters S node selection modem parameters flash copy B A exit this screen A 12 13 14 15 1 2 NCM 2000 gt Copying Bank B to Bank A Select W write file to flash to save the new file and say Yes to writing to flash bank B This process takes nearly five minutes As the process completes see a message appears dnld ramdisk done After another minute you will seethe Administration Menu again Select Y switch over onc
16. frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the user manual can cause harmful interference to radio communications There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules On the rear side or bottom of the unit is a label that contains the FCC registration number and other information If requested provide this information to the telephone company All direct connections to the network lines must be made using standard plugs and jacks compliant with Part 68 The following tables list the applicable registration jack universal order codes USOCS facility interface codes FICs and service order codes SOCs These are required to order service from the telco For T1 interfaces Port ID REN SOC FIC USOC 1 544 Mbit s SF 6 0N 04DU9 BN RJ 48C jack 1 544 Mbit s SF B8ZS 04DU9 DN 1 544 Mbit s ANSI ESF 04DU9 1KN 1 544
17. node 12 13 14 17 shelf 0 slot 2 The NCM Node Controller shelf slot display for the remote node appears Figure 5 13 NCM Main Menu S shelf slot VERILINK NCM CONTROLLER FW Rev 4 17 Dec 30 1997 16 55 20 Site Name Test Remote Access Level 4 Managing at FAR end node 12 13 14 17 Node ID 4463 lt SLOT gt SHELF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 OM N N A A A A 1M A A A A A A Q Q M C D R 2 3 pe 4 _ KEY A DIDCSU B DIU DBU C CSU D DIU E SDIU F DIU DDS G DHDM H ATM IMUX I IDCSU J PEP K DAC L HLM M IMUX N NCM P DPRI Q QUAD R SUBRATE S HSM T HDM U DCSU V VCU X QPRI O administration C configuration D diagnostics P performance status A alarm B circuit manager I manufacturing info X exit this screen A 12 13 14 17 0 2 NCM 2000 gt Verilink NCM 2000 Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware Select O administration The NCM Controller Administration Menu for the remote NCM appears Figure 5 14 Administration Menu Using the New File NCM CONTROLLER ADMINISTRATION MENU Date Time Zone Node Address Node ID Site Name System Uptime Node Administration H F B L N 1 X set shelf type firmware from local NCM download firmware tabs download network parameters change site name exit this screen A 0 0 0 2
18. they apply to telecommunications equipment FCC part 68 CSA DOC Verilink NCM 2000 1 13 NCM Overview UL 1459 Revision 2 Related Verilink Documents Refer to the following AS2000 manuals for more information Node Manager for Windows 95 User Manual Verilink Access System 2000 The Basics Information on installing and replacing shelves modules and power supplies and general information on the AS2000 Application module manuals such as T1 E1 CSU DSU applications DS3 and ISDN applications SNMP Management Manual 1 14 Verilink NCM 2000 E Chapter 2 Accessing Remote Nodes Use NCM Craft Interface Firmware Personalities Starting a Session Craft Interface This chapter introduces the NCM 2000 Craft interface and describes in detail the Main Menu the NCM Controller menu The NCM can shift its point of view to any NCM supported element in the local node or in a remote NCM controlled node in the same network as indicated by the shifting brackets in the Shelf Slot matrix display This is done through inband management consisting of ACP messages using Facilities Data Link FDL or over a DSO timeslot of a T1 or El line Node selection is a function of the Administration Menu Most of the modules managed by the NCM have their own Craft interface However in an NCM based node the benefits available from the Circuit Manager and the NCM database require the use of the NCM Craft interfa
19. 2000 Shelves 1 10 Deactivate Circuit 4 4 default values password 2 2 2 3 Delete Circuit 4 4 Diagnostics 2 11 DIDCSU Controller Administration Menu 5 12 Displaying Passwords 3 7 dnload ram_disk done 5 7 Download Broadcast Prompt 5 9 download firmware 5 9 Download Firmware Menu 5 9 5 10 Download in use Wait until later 5 16 downloaded to the B partition 5 12 DS3 Far end NCM Access 3 5 E Edit Circuit 4 4 Edit Circuit Menu 4 9 Editing and Cloning New Circuits 4 10 Enhanced Feature Sets 1 9 Ethernet and SLIP Parameters 3 9 ethernet ip address 3 9 ethernet subnet mask 3 10 ethernet trap addresses 3 11 ethernet type 3 11 F F firmware from local NCM 5 15 FCC part 68 1 13 features 1 2 firmware from local NCM 5 4 Firmware Options 5 4 Index 1 Firmware Personalities 2 1 Firmware Related Commands 5 4 first octet of the node address 1 12 Flash has a good image 5 10 FLASH QB 5 5 Front Module 1 5 FTP Server 5 4 G gateway ip address 3 10 get flash qb 5 6 ISDN port 4 1 K KEY Y GOOD N BAD 5 11 L LEDs 1 6 M Main Menu 2 4 Main Menu Options 2 9 Management bus extension cable 1 11 Management Extension Cables 1 11 Manufacturing Info 2 16 Max Rate of Temperature Change 1 13 Mixing TABS and ACP Modules 1 10 Module Configuration Updates 4 3 Module Key 2 6 Modules Supported 4 2 Moving an NCM 4 1 Moving firmware across a network from NCM to NCM 5 13 N NCM Main Menu 2 4 Network Co
20. Add Circuit Menu when a circuit type of Backup or Dial Backup is chosen These additional parameters are detailed in Table 4 2 Verilink NCM 2000 4 5 Circuit Manager Table 4 2 Add Circuit Menu Commands Key Description Range Note N Name User defined alpha numeric 12 character maximum Used as an entry key for label for circuit future edits of this circuit P Priority Sets order in which circuits are Low normal high critical Important when a network routed Highest priority circuits are includes ISDN or other routed first Default normal backup ability T Type Circuit type sets basic function of Permanent switched Selection of circuit type may this circuit Except where some primary dial backup cause additional option method of alternative routing or a backup parameters to appear See switched facility like ISDN is available further details in the section most circuits will be permanent type Circuit Types below M Mode Bandwidth usage per timeslot 56K or 64K except for On DIU2131 port 2 rates select 56K or 64K for most cases subrate DIU ports available are 2 4K through Actual data rate becomes 56K or 64K 64K on DIU 2140 rates multiplied by the number of DSOs available are 2 4K through selected except subrate ports 19 2K SP Source Port Port from which circuit Shelf number slot number Source port may be a originates A specific port on an separa
21. Bus Selects which if any backplane For circuits with source For circuits with source and bus will be used to transfer data from and destination ports in destination ports on the one application module to another for different modules choose same module no bus is this circuit A B C or Auto Auto allows required For more details the Circuit Manager to on bus selection see the select the best bus to use section Backplane Bus S Setup Used to start a fully configured When Setup command is After a brief pause the circuit All parameters above should be issued Circuit Manager menu is redisplayed with the entered first before setup is invoked will attempt to route and status of the circuit shown initialize the circuit on same line as bus selection X Exit Return to Circuit Manager Menu If the Add Circuit Menu is Should a circuit fail to above exited before completing a become active check the circuit when the Add configuration of the Circuit Menu is re entered application module s and the incomplete circuit will verify ports used are be displayed configured as active ports 4 6 Verilink NCM 2000 Circuit Types Figure 4 3 Add Circuit M Circuit Manager When the circuit type is set to Permanent Circuit Manager will attempt to route the circuit as described and it will not reroute the circuit based on current or future alarm conditions A Primary circuit is one which uses a Backup circuit
22. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a cloth slightly dampened with water Do not placethis product on an unstable cart stand or table It may fall causing serious damage to the product Slots and openings in the shelves are provided for ventilation to protect them from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered Never place this product near a radiator or heat register Verilink NCM 2000 User Manual This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label and manual If you are unsure of the type of power supply you are using consult your dealer or local power company Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where the cord will interfere with the free movement of people Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock Never push objects of any kind into the shelves They may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on this equipment Unplug the equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions e When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed e If liquid has been spilled into the product If the product has been exposed to rain or water e If the product has been dropped or if the cabinet has been damaged
23. Dual CSU and Dual IDCSU modules e Verilink Enterprise DS3 generic MIB e Verilink Enterprise ISDN PRI MIB A vendor number is a number that the SNMP Manager of Managers MoM can use to isolate information about any vendor s equipment for viewing For example you might want to look at all the traps sent by Verilink equipment Verilink s vendor number is 1 3 6 1 4 1 321 1 1 Verilink s vendor number for the NCM card is 1 3 6 1 4 1 321 11 TABS based and ACP based Application Modules Enhanced Feature Sets The NCM uses both TABS Telemetry Asynchronous Block Serial protocol and ACP Advanced Communications Protocol to control application modules TABS based modules include the AS2000 legacy modules such as TAC and DIU cards The NCM acts as a Node Controller for up to four Multi line shelves containing up to 51 application modules The NCM enhances and expands the functionality of several ACP modules HDM 2180 and HDM 2182 DS3 DSU modules have increased support for far end statistics and configuration when an NCM manages the node DPRI 2922 Dual Port Primary Rate ISDN modules are able to do ISDN dialing with an NCM present Without the NCM the DPRI 2922 functions only as aT1 DSU without dialing or dial backup functions The QPRI 2921 Quad Primary Rate Interface ISDN module functions as an ISDN device only with an NCM Otherwise it functions as a Dual CSU module like the DCSU 2911 Verilink NCM 2000 1 9 NCM Overv
24. E If an NCM is placed in a Dual line shelf it should bein slot two of the shelf NOTE The DIU 2140 DIU 2130 NMS 56K and DIU 2131 modules may be configured with the NCM but SNMP error messages are not supported The SCC 2120 and TAC 2120 Automatic Protection Switch modules are not supported by the NCM instead the NCM offers backup functionality through the Circuit Manager function Verilink NCM 2000 Advanced Programmable Architecture NCM Overview For information on daisy chain connections of multiple shelves see the section Daisy Chaining AS2000 Shelves The NCM supports the downloading of firmware upgrades to the applications modules Using the NCM flash files can be sent across the network from NCM node to NCM node The NCM can broadcast new firmware revisions to multiple application modules in a shelf simultaneously System Hardware NCM Front Module The NCM 2000 assembly consists of a front module and a connector interface module NIM 2000 occupying a single shelf slot position The NIM is installed first from the rear of the shelf The NCM front module is then installed from the front into the backplane The NIM is always installed first and removed last The NCM front module is always installed last and removed first For more information on Access System 2000 hardware see the AS2000 The Basics manual The NCM front panel provides LED indicators and management ports It is equipped with dua
25. IP network Since the Ethernet IP address and SLIP IP address will be at a factory default value in a new NCM module it will always be necessary to use the Craft interface LOCAL port at least once to set the Ethernet and or SLIP IP addresses Thereafter if desired the Craft interface can be accessed via Telnet over Ethernet or SLIP nn From the NCM Controller Administration menu type n to access the Network Configuration Menu NOTE Upon entering a number of the routines under the Network Configuration Menu the user is advised that this will cause a reset of the NCM in five minutes This is done because the TCP IP stack runs at a level below the Craft interface When changes are made to the SNMP or other TCP IP related functions the NCM must be reset before the changes take effect Network Configuration Menu NETWORK CONFIGURATION MENU Ethernet Type Ethernet 2 Enet IP Address Subnet Mask 192 94 45 242 255 255 255 0 Gateway Address 192 94 45 1 Ethernet Trap Addresses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Slip IP Address Subnet Mask 192 94 46 100 255 255 255 0 Slip Trap Addresses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Read Community string public Write Community string public I ethernet ip address L slip ip address M ethernet subnet mask S slip subnet mask G gateway ip address R SNMP read community string T ethernet type W SNMP write community string P eth
26. Loopbacks No access Remote NCM configuration No access No access Remote application module No access No access configuration Set passwords for levels 1 3 No access No access Set passwords for levels 1 4 local No access No access No access and remote Displaying Log in to the NCM using the current system superuser password Passwords From the Password Menu type the command option 0 0 0 1 3 11 NCM 2000 gt w The following report is displayed Figure 3 5 Password Menu Display 3 Levels of Password PASSWORD MENU Superuser Password 222 Privileged User Password 333 Unprivileged User Password 444 0 0 0 1 2 13 NCM 2000 gt System The system superuser has the highest access level In the Craft Superuser interface this is shown as Access Level 4 on the Main Menu Only Password the system superuser may set the system superuser password Verilink NCM 2000 3 7 Administration Menu Figure 3 6 Password Menu Figure 3 8 MENU S Set System Superuser Password A Set Superuser Password P Set Privileged User Password U Set Unprivileged User Password D Set Default Passwords W Display 3 Levels of Password X exit menu 0 0 0 1 2 13 NCM 2000 gt From the Password menu select the S Set System Superuser Password option 0 0 0 1 3 11 NCM 2000 gt s You are prompted through the following sequence Figure 3 7 Password Menu Setting the System Superuser Password 0 0 0 1 2 13 NCM 2000 gt Old Sy
27. M Overview TABS Only Node For each shelf that contains only TABS based cards usethe MANAGEMENT Bus IN and Our connectors on the rear of that shelf to connect it to any other shelf in the node Use one of the RJ 11 type cables listed above One end of the cable must be connected to an IN RJ 11 while the other end is connected to an OuT RJ 11 on the next shelf No configuration changes are required in the TABS based cards in order for the NCM to manage them When introducing an NCM to an existing node any SCC controller card SCC 2020 SCC 2130 must be removed Environmental Specifications Table 1 5 Non operating Environmental Specs Specification Value or range Storage Temperature Range 20 to 80 C Max Rate of Temperature Change 8 C per hour Humidity 0 to 95 relative humidity non condensing Vibration in Transport 0 5G from 5 Hz 3 0G from50 Hz to 500 Hz 20 msec 25G half sine shock pulse Shock During Shipping 80 G peak half sine for 10 msec Table 1 6 Operating Environmental Specs Specification Value or range Temperature Range 0 to 50 xC Moisture 0 to 95 relative humidity non condensing Airborne Contamination 0 to 75 micrograms per cubic meter Noise to 75 dBA Power Consumption 10 Watts total front and back modules Heat Dissipation 34 BTUh Technical and Regulatory Compliance This product complies with the following regulatory specifications as
28. Manager NCM g Download CELLET en A A A EN C File to be downl oaded i Using the Administration Menu in Downloads Access the NCM Controller Administration Menu from the NCM Main Menu Select command option O administration A 12 13 14 15 1 1 NCM 2000 gt o The NCM Controller Administration menu appears 5 2 Verilink NCM 2000 Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware Figure 5 2 Administration Menu NCM CONTROLLER ADMINISTRATION MENU Date Time Zone 01 28 97 01 39 18 Node Address 12 13 14 15 Node ID 0 Site Name station_1 System Uptime 0 30 29 Node Administration H T B W C U A I change site name N M X exit this screen 12 13 14 15 set shelf type set time download firmware write file to flash set front rear access clear card configuration set node address network parameters modem parameters 1 1 NCM 2000 gt Z set time zone D set date Y switch over once o Q R E P switch over permanent query firmware reset card change node id change password Different The Administration Menu options are module specific and also Command specific to the local or the remote node For example the NCM Options menu shown above is specific to the local node The NCM menu shown below is specific to the remote node Figure 5 3 Administration Menu for a Remote Node NCM CONTROLLER ADMINISTRATION MENU
29. NG will return PING 192 94 45 242 56 data bytes 192 94 45 242 is alive Verilink NCM 2000 5 5 Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware Writing the File to 5 6 Flash Memory If PING fails verify the TCP IP related options See The Network Configuration Menu paying special attention to the Ethernet IP address Ethernet subnet mask and Ethernet type options If the address of the FTP server reflects a different network segment than the NCM also verify that the Gateway address reflects a valid router port Once PING is successful connect to the FTP server ftp 192 94 45 242 and then log in to the FTP server using whatever method your FTP server package may require Navigate to the directory on the FTP server where you placed the new download file Typically this is done using the cd command cd mydir Issue the binary command to set the transfer type to binary binary Transfer the file to the NCM card by using the Get command get flash qb flash qb NOTE As with the copy command the first instance of flash qb in this command is the source the file on the FTP server and the second instance of flash qb is the target or name under which it is to be saved in RAM on the NCM Be sure that you do save the file as flash qb regardless of its name on the FTP server You should see screen output like 200 PORT command successful 150 Binary data connection for flash qb 192 94 45 229 1026 584121 bytes The
30. OUR PASSWORD If you re accessing the node for the first time press ENTER at the PASSWORD prompt Until you change it ENTER is the default password Accessing the Craft interface via Telnet requires that you have previously configured the Ethernet IP address and related parameters You must also know the IP address of the NCM you wish to connect to The Craft interface must be used at least once to setup the IP address of the NCM before Telnet can be used In a shell terminal browser or Telnet application window use a command similar to the following C gt telnet 192 94 46 54 substitute the IP address of the desired NCM A message indicates you have connected to the NCM node Figure 2 1 Telnet Session Connecting to the NCM Node Trying 192 94 46 54 Connected to 192 94 46 54 Escape character is pSOSystem 192 94 46 54 Copyright c Integrated Systems Inc 1992 Welcome to pSOSystem pSH gt Verilink NCM 2000 Craft Interface When you are in the Craft interface s P shell the prompt is displayed as pSH gt Now type the command to start the Craft interface session pSH gt craft You are prompted YOUR PASSWORD If you re accessing the node for the first time press ENTER at the PASSWORD prompt Until you change it ENTER is the default password The NCM Controller Main Menu displays Verilink NCM 2000 2 3 Craft Interface Figure 2 2 NCM Main Menu Firmw
31. P bus selection in other modules requires a reset of those cards for the change to take effect Using Passwords Figure 3 4 NCM password functions are controlled through the Password Menu To enter the Password Menu from the Administration Menu shown in Table 3 1 type P The Password Menu is displayed NCM Password Menu PASSWORD MENU S Set System Superuser Password A Set Superuser Password P Set Privileged User Password U Set Unprivileged User Password D Set Default Passwords W Display 3 Levels of Password X exit menu 0 0 0 1 2 13 NCM 2000 gt Password Levels Four password security access levels are available in the NCM 3 6 module They are e System superuser level level 4 highest Superuser level level 3 Privileged level level 2 Verilink NCM 2000 Table 3 3 Access Levels Administration Menu Unprivileged level level 1 lowest NCM access levels always allow comparable access to the application modules being managed These different levels of security access passwords reflect different capabilities described in Table 3 3 Options Access Level 1 Access Level 2 Access Level 3 Access Level 4 Unprivileged Privileged Superuser System Superuser Default Password ENTER ENTER sutest systest Local node configuration settings Diagnostic Tests No access
32. Verilink NCM 2000 User Manual September 1999 P N 880 502623 001 E1 VERILINK Copyright Notice Trademarks FCC Requirements Copyright 1999 Verilink Corporation All rights reserved This document does not create any express or implied warranty about Verilink or about its products or services Verilink s sole warranty is contained in its product warranty The end user documentation is shipped with Verilink s products and constitutes the sole specifications referred to in the product warranty Verilink has made reasonable efforts to verify that the information contained herein is accurate but Verilink assumes no responsibility for its use or for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties that may result The customer is solely responsible for verifying the suitability of Verilink s products for its use Specifications are subject to change without notice Verilink is a registered trademark of Verilink Corporation Access System 2000 WANscope VeriStats and FrameStart are trademarks of Verilink Corporation Any named products herein are trademarks of their respective companies This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules These limits are designed to provide protection against harmful interference in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio
33. al number and part number information for the currently selected card The front application module appears under the heading Main Card and the Connector Interface Module in the rear is reported under the CIM column This information may be very useful if you need to contact Verilink for assistance This screen is read only to users of the equipment The information is set in the card at time of manufacture and updated as need be when a card is factory upgraded NOTE This information is not available for TABS modules in the node The following is an example of the information displayed Figure 2 10Manufacturing Information Report MANUFACTURING INFORMATION Main Card CIM Revision RM A RC A Date DM 9 17 96 DC 11 11 96 Serial number SM 00534795 SC 00643461 Manuf Part No MM 319101697001 MC 311101761001 Cage Code CM CC Type TM NCM TC NIM 2000 Press enter to continue Pressing ENTER returns you to the Main Menu Verilink NCM 2000 Craft Interface Card Specific When the NCM is used to select certain application modules new Menus commands and functions appear which are specific to those cards When managing an HDM 2180 or HDM 2182 module the prompt F Display Far End DS3 Port Identification appears This informational display will indicate Equipment ID Location ID FramelD e Unit ID Facility ID Port ID Generator ID TheHDM 2180 and HDM 2182 modules also present R Remot
34. are Version and Date of Release Node Address Access Level 1 4 Menu Heading Area Site name Verilink Test Access level Managing at NEAR end node 0 0 0 1 Node id SHELF 1 2 3 Shelf Slot Map e n4 M A A A A didcsu B diu bdu C csu D diu E sdiu F diu dds G dhdm Module Key 3 H atm imux I sidesu pep K dac L hlm M i mux N ncm P dpri Q quaf R substrate S hsm T hdm U dcsu V vcu W dhdm poet X qpri Y as410 unknown Command List shelf slot administration configuration diagnostics performance status alarm circuit manager manufacturing info exit this screen A 0 0 0 2 1 1 DPRI 2922 gt Node Address Not IP Address Data Command Entry Area Active NCM Master Designator e Indicator for the type of shelf M Multi line D Dual line 2 Asterisk indicates that the NCM is the Shelf Controller 3 Brackets around module letter P indicate current module selected The Main Menu The NCM Main Menu shown in Figure 2 2 provides ashelf slot display showing card and shelf types and card locations in each shelf akey decoding the alphabetic characters for the modules in the slots acommand menu e node information firmware revision number 2 4 Verilink NCM 2000 Firmware Version Shelf Symbols Element Symbols Selection Brackets Unknown Craft Interface The currently selected card is indicated in the command line prompt which returns after each command T
35. ation Menu Verilink NCM 2000 3 1 Administration Menu Table 3 1 Administration Menu NCM CONTROLLER ADMINISTRATION MENU Dat e Ti me Zone 12 10 97 01 51 28 Node Address 0 0 0 7 Node ID 7 Site Name San Jose System Upti me 0 14 49 Node Administration H set shelf type Z T set time D B download firmware Y W write file to flash 0 C set front rear access set time zone set date switch over once switch over permanent Q query firmware U clear card configuration R reset card A set node address E I change site name P N network parameters S M modem parameters F Flash Copy B gt A X exit this screen change node id change password Node Selection A 12 13 14 15 1 1 NCM 2000 3 2 Verilink NCM 2000 Table 3 2 Administration Menu Commands Administration Menu Menu Option Description Instructions A set node address Changes local node address This is not the Ethernet IP address This is the number on the prompt line 0 0 0 1 value for each NCM must be unique Never set first octet greater than 127 Will cause momentary reset of NCM as it updates database records Used by Verilink Node Manager application B download firmware Firmware download to selected modules other than the NCM itself See Chapter 5 Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware C set front rear access Set management port access Front OR
36. ation modules by downloading firmware upgrades to the module s flash RAM This method may be used to upgrade an NCM card or the application modules which the NCM manages Four types of firmware downloads are supported by the NCM Craft interface Local download uses FTP to copy new firmware to the RAM disk on the NCM and then stores it to local flash to upgrade the NCM Broadcast download uses FTP to copy new firmware to the RAM disk on the NCM then broadcasts the firmware to one or more other modules in the local node Remote download uses FTP to copy new firmware to the RAM disk on the NCM then directs the firmware to a remote NCM The firmware may then be targeted or broadcast to other modules in the same node as the remote NCM Targeted Download uses FTP to transfer files to RAM disk and then retransmission to a specific card Verilink NCM 2000 5 1 Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware The download process is illustrated in Figure 5 1 Figure 5 1 Firmware Downloads Partitions RAM A A A A A A A disk Pr B B B B B ER NCM Broadcast Download Remote Download Local Download FTP AJ i JALIT A B B B
37. ay A 12 13 14 15 1 2 NCM 2000 gt a 12 13 14 15 NCM 2000 01 01 Info alarm Software Standby NCM 98 02 26 17 58 52 12 13 14 15 NCM 2000 01 01 Info alarm Equi pment Near End Plug Present Alarm 98 02 26 17 57 23 12 13 14 15 NCM 2000 01 02 Info alarm Software Active NCM 98 02 26 16 03 53 12 13 14 15 NCM 2000 01 02 Major alarm Power Near End Power Supply Alarm 98 02 26 16 03 53 Press enter to continue The display indicates date and time for each alarm The shelf and slot of the module reporting the alarm is shown in brackets 01 02 Whenever the NCM detects a card for the first time an alarm is reported Near End Plug Present Alarm This does not indicate a problem Verilink NCM 2000 2 15 Craft Interface Circuit Manager Manufacturing Info If a module other than the NCM is the currently selected module an Alarm Options Menu for that module will appear when Alarm is selected from the Main Menu Circuit Manager is used to create edit and maintain connections from one application module port to another application module port Without an NCM individual application modules are only able to make connections between ports on the same card The NCM adds the ability to build circuits from a port on one application module to a port on another card Circuit Manager is covered in detail in Chapter 4 Circuit Manager This submenu displays hardware revision level date of manufacture seri
38. bit s bandwidth in an AS2000 shelf Auto Circuit Manager will compute the best selection for which bus to use and assign the circuit automatically For most cases Auto will be the best selection Circuit Manager uses the Set Shelf Type selection in the Administration Menu to calculate which bus to use Figure 4 5 Sample Circuit When building circuits you may need to separately activate the circuit when you are ready to do so You activate a configured circuit by selecting the command I activate circuit from the Circuit Manager menu However when building a permanent circuit the Circuit Manager automatically activates the circuit when you apply the Setup command 12 13 14 15 1 1 NCM 2000 gt s The Edit Circuit menu returns displaying the banner that the circuit is running on bus B Edit Circuit Menu Edit Circuit 1 1 NCM 2000 Firmware 4 17 N Name cktl P Priority low T Type perm M Mode 64k SP 1 8 TAC NET DP 1 9 DIU DAT2 SM src port chn DM dst port chn not applied 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 not applied 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 not applied 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 not applied U Bus B gt gt gt gt gt Running on Bus B S Setup X Exit 12 13 14 15 1 1 NCM 2000 gt Listing Verilink NCM 2000 Figure 4 6 shows an example two page display of the Circuit Manager menu containing different types of circuit
39. ble 1 4 Management Extension Cables Bus Cable Part Cable Cable Description Extended Number Length Connectors Control bus expansion cable TABS 458 501762 002 20 RJ 11 RJ 11 Control bus expansion cable TABS 458 501762 004 40 RJ 11 RJ 11 Management bus extension ACP 458 502313 001 12 RJ 45 RJ 45 cable Management bus extension ACP 458 502313 008 8 RJ 45 RJ 45 cable Verilink NCM 2000 1 11 NCM Overview ACP and mixed Use this procedure for a node which has all ACP cards or a node ACP TABS Nodes with a mix of card types including at least one ACP type card in each shelf 1 Set the shelf address switch on the first shelf to one on the second shelf to two up to the limit of a fourth shelf Although the NCM may be in any shelf it will boot up faster if it is in slot one of shelf zero 2 Connect the shelves using cable s listed above Use the EXT connector on the front of the NCM and the PRI connector in any ACP type card in the next shelf Do not use the PRI connector on the NCM to daisy chain shelves 3 Enter the Craft interface of the NCM and set the Node Address according to the directions given in Table 3 2 The first octet of the node address must not be greater than 127 Verify the front connectors of the NCM are active in the Administration menu by using the C command 4 Set the correct shelf type for each shelf in the NCM Administration menu by using the H command This
40. ce instead of connecting directly to the Craft interface of each card By using the NCM the user allows it to build and maintain a database of all installed cards and every configured port and circuit Since there are many application modules application specific Craft interfaces appear in the user manual for the corresponding application module rather than in this manual For example certain ISDN parameters must be set on the ISDN DPRI 2922 Each module whether NCM or an application has its own firmware and release version level When navigating through an NCM 2000 network or node the view of the Craft interface is subject to change according to the firmware of the module that is selected To communicate with an NCM 2000 node from an ASCII terminal 1 Use cable part number 458 501788 008 provided to connect your ASCII terminal or PC to the Loca port on the front panel of the NCM 2000 For cable pinout information see the manual AS2000 The Basics Verilink NCM 2000 2 1 Craft Interface Using Telnet 2 2 2 Set your terminal parameters to the following values 19 2 kbit s 8 data bits no parity one stop bit no flow control NOTE Ensure that both hardware flow control and X On X Off flow control are disabled 3 Press ENTER to get a prompt The prompt displays pSH gt The P shell is a level below the Craft interface program To start the Craft interface type craft You are prompted Y
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42. creating new circuits by cloning an existing circuit Begin to edit a circuit by typing E at the Circuit Manager menu 12 13 14 15 1 1 NCM 2000 gt e You are prompted to enter the name of the circuit you wish to edit The Edit Circuit menu appears with the configuration of the specified circuit 4 10 Verilink NCM 2000 Circuit Manager Figure 4 7 Edit Circuit Menu Edit Circuit 1 1 NCM 2000 Firmware 4 17 N Name cktl P Priority low T Type perm M Mode 64k SP 1 8 TAC NET DP 1 9 DIU DAT2 SM src port chn DM dst port chn not applied 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 not applied 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 not applied 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 not applied U Bus B gt gt gt gt gt Running on Bus B S Setup X Exit 12 13 14 15 1 1 NCM 2000 gt Changing Name Clones New Circuit When a circuit name is modified it is the same as adding a new unique circuit having the same configuration as the originally named circuit This is the point at which a new circuit is cloned The original circuit is not disturbed This is handy when creating multiple circuits that are similar The process is similar to initially configuring a circuit The user may change the name of a circuit by typing the command option N from the Edit Circuit menu for the circuit selected for editing 12 13 14 15 1 1 NCM 2000 gt n A prompt appears Enter circuit name 12 char ma
43. database A submenu must be deactivated appears The user is able to delete a single circuit a Circ Deletion Menu 1 1 NCM 2000 Subsequent prompt will ask for the circuit S single circuit name The user may also delete all circuits A all circuits this would be wise if an NCM is to be moved to C card circuits a new node P port circuits All the circuits with Source or Destination ports X exit on a specific card may be deleted or only those ports which terminate on a particular port of a specific card R Deactivate Circuit Used to stop a running Stops user data Use before deleting or editing circuit The user is prompted for the name of a circuit the circuit to be deactivated P Previous Page Display previous page of Used when the database contains more circuits circuits in NCM database than one screen can display L Search Circuit a submenu appears which To display all of the circuits with a Source Port allows the user to find a circuit based on a or a Destination Port on a particular module known Source or Destination port use C The user is asked for the desired shelf slot An entry in the format x y is C search by shelf slot expected where x shelf and y slot P search by port To narrow the search to a specific port of an X exit application module use P The user indicates a specific module first by its shelf slot location Use X to exit when done searching and is then asked to select a port from a list
44. dcast to any modules that may have failed the download Select the command option for ACP Broadcast result 12 13 14 15 1 1 NCM 2000 gt s You are prompted Press enter to continue Flash has a good image total number of A card type in this node 4 The results for the DIDCSU Craft interface query is displayed 5 10 Verilink NCM 2000 Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware Figure 5 8 NCM Broadcast Result SHELF 0 1 KEY Y GOOD N BAD 12 13 14 15 1 1 NCM 2000 gt lt SLOT gt 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Y Y Y Y Switching over to the New Firmware Press ENTER to display the NCM 2000 Download Firmware Menu If an ACP card did not receive a good load the Card Re transmit function may be used to specifically target that card Try the new firmware by using the B ACP broadcast switchover option NOTE When switching over to the new firmware version there is a slight chance of failure to switch in one or a few modules The user should check that the switch over is actually complete If not try again After a download the target module cannot be downloaded again until that module has been restarted either in the A bank or in the B bank NOTE Do not attempt to do a switch over before the download has completed The card may be left in an inoperative condition Alternatively the user may navigate to a specific card and reset it individually or use the switchover t
45. e Setup which allows the user to configure certain far end parameters before inband management is enabled in the DS3 DSU Before leaving this screen the fifth option Update NCM Table should be used if any changes have been made The parameters which can be changed in the far end DS3 product are Site name Node address e Node ID Inband state Update NCM table saves this info to node list Verilink NCM 2000 2 17 Craft Interface 2 18 Verilink NCM 2000 Chapter 3 Administration Menu This chapter describes the functions available from the NCM Controller Administration Menu For a convenient summary of the command options see Table 3 2 Functions that generate major submenus are Setting the shelf type Using passwords Network configuration parameters Configuring modems Downloading and broadcasting firmware upgrades is covered in Chapter 5 Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware Selecting the Administration Menu Access the NCM Controller Administration Menu from the NCM Main Menu If the command line prompt does not already indicate that the NCM 2000 is the currently selected card navigate to the NCM by using the S Shelf Slot command Select command option O administration 12 13 14 15 1 1 NCM 2000 gt o The NCM Controller Administration Menu appears Figure 3 1 provides a sample NCM Administration Menu Table 3 2 describes the command options that are available from the NCM Administr
46. e to try your new code When asked which bank to boot from choose B Verilink suggests that customers refrain from using the Flash Copy command unless specifically instructed to do so by a Tech Support representative or an upgrade procedure included with new firmware files No harm is done if bank A and bank B contain different versions of firmware A failed attempt to copy bank B to bank A could leave an NCM module unable to boot By keeping the original version of firmware intact in bank A the user can easily recover if an upgraded firmware version is later found to have a problem Verilink NCM 2000 5 7 Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware Broadcasting Firmware Cautions 5 8 If the NCM is not to be updated but rather modules which it controls are to be updated the procedure outlined above may still be used to FTP new code into the NCM Then instead of writing the file to flash memory the file will be broadcast across the shelf Firmware is downloaded to the Bpartition The Apartition can be upgraded only by a field upgrade of the RAM chip A message is contained in the header of the download file that identifies which type of module the file is intended to upgrade Other modules that may be in the node ignore the download file A minimum of privileged user password status is required to exercise a broadcast To minimize errors and facilitate a quicker download disconnect the Ethernet port prior to initiating the down
47. ed Replace only with the same or equiv alent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions DANGER To avoid electrical shock in case of failure the power supply must be installed by a professional installer The terminal labeled with the ground symbol on the power supply must be connected to a permanent earth ground CAUTION Interconnecting circuits must comply with the requirements of EN60950 1992 A4 1997 Section 6 2 for telecommunications network voltages TNV circuits ATTENTION Une explosion peut se produire si la batterie est remplac e d une facon incorrecte Remplacez4a seulement avec le m me mod le de batterie ou un mod le quivalent selon les recommendations de manufacture Disposez de les batteries us es selon les instructions de manufacture ATTENTION Pour viter choc lectrique en cas de insucc s la provision de pouvoir doit tr install par un installeur professionnel Le terminal de la provision de pouvoir mar qu du symbol de terre doit connect a un circuit de terre permanent PRUDENT Les circuits doivent tr interconnect s de mani re ce que quipement continue a tr en agr ment avec EN60950 1992 A4 1997 Section 6 2 pour les circuits de voltage de liaisons d changes r seau par les t l communications TNV apr s les connections de circuits ATTENCION La bateria puede explo
48. ed by first selecting the module using the shelf slot command and then selecting P performance status 0 0 0 1 1 13 IMUX 2160 gt p The Performance Status Menu for an IMUX 2160 card is shown below Verilink NCM 2000 Craft Interface Figure 2 7 Example of IMUX 2160 Performance Status Menu Alarms MUX 2160 PERFORMANCE STATUS MENU Data Port Type HSSI DTR YES Loop type A NO Loop type B NO AIS Pattern DI SABLE Test Pattern DI SABLE Loopback NONE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Lines Equipped X X X X X x Li nes Active X X XXX X Frame Status X X XXX X CTS Status X X X X X x CRC Status Far CRC Status Press enter to continue 0 0 0 1 1 13 IMUX 2160 gt A primary function of the NCM is the handling of alarm messages from the application modules Alarms are sent to the optional Verilink Node Manager application if it is used Alarms will be sent to an SNMP manager if the TCP IP options under the Network Configuration submenu of the Administration Menu are properly configured See The Network Configuration Menu in Chapter 3 NOTE The ACP type application modules have been designed to send messages to an NCM 2000 node controller Legacy TABS type cards were designed before the NCM and may occasionally report alarms to the NCM but fail to report later when these alarms have cleared Users should be aware that under some circumstances the NCM alarm indication may fall out of sync with certain TABS bas
49. ed cards In addition to reporting alarms to an SNMP Trap Host or Verilink Node Manager the NCM is also able to display alarm messages in real time on the Craft interface terminal This is configured through the Alarms Option Menu The Alarm command displays the Alarm Options Menu for the currently selected module If the NCM is currently selected the following menu appears Verilink NCM 2000 2 13 Craft Interface Figure 2 8 Alarm Options Menu NCM 2000 CONFIGURATION MENU ALARM OPTI ONS 2 14 Alarm Conditions lt SLOT gt SHELF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 0 1M C C A A C C C 2 3 4 Legend A zn Alarm B Alarming Blocked C Alarms Clear M alarm monitoring NO I relay inhibit A display alarm buffer C clear alarm buffer X exit menu A 12 13 14 15 1 2 NCM 2000 A shelf slot matrix display of alarm status appears Each location is mapped to a slot of a shelf The meanings of the symbols shown are listed in Table 2 2 The command options available on the Alarms Menu are described in Table 2 3 Table 2 2 Alarm Menu Key Symbol Meaning NCM sees no card in this slot A Card has some alarm condition at this time use A display alarm buffer to view current alarm details The Relay Inhibit option has been configured not to show alarms for a period of time and this screen has been displayed during this inhibited blocked period Useful if a circuit tends to have f
50. en the DIU card is removed Verilink NCM 2000 4 1 Circuit Manager Modules Supported for Building Circuits from the shelf and then re inserted To avoid this limitation do not unplug and reseat these cards after building their circuits Currently the Central Circuit Database supports the following modules TAC 2010 DIU 2130 DIU 2131 DIU 2140 DIDCSU 2912 DCSU DPRI 2922 HDM 2180 HDM 2182 QPRI 2921 QUAD 2164 IMUX 2160 Circuit Manager Functions Alarm Handling The Central Circuit Manager performs the following functions Preserves and restores circuits after a node is powered down Builds and manages circuits and also detects and resolves any circuit resource conflicts Performs special circuit backup applications such as the ISDN dial backup application Preserves the configuration and circuits associated with a module For example in case a module goes bad and is replaced by anew module with the same equipment ID front panel model number the new module will obtain the configuration previously set to the old module and inherit any associated circuits Supports standby NCM backup with its database Supports circuit building between Verilink legacy TABS modules and new generation ACP modules Records configurations of modules installed in a node in a data structure called the Central Circuit Database Accepts user circuit building input Checks input information against static circuit building rule
51. ernet trap addresses E slip trap addresses X exit menu 0 0 0 5 3 11 NCM 2000 gt Ethernet and SLIP Parameters The parameter fields at the top of the Network Configuration Menu reflect the values you enter using the menu commands at the bottom of the menu I ethernet ip address Enter the Ethernet IP address of the primary NCM in the node in the form 0 0 0 0 for example 192 94 45 242 Verilink NCM 2000 3 9 Administration Menu Using Telnet with the IP address you can initiate a Craft interface session over Ethernet NOTE If after configuring IP addresses an error message appears including the text sendto new socket sendto fail there is an error in the IP addresses used The Ethernet IP address and the SLIP IP address must reflect different network segments as per the subnet mask in use Correct the error and reset the NCM card to stop the error messages M ethernet subnet mask The Ethernet subnet mask is based on the IP address according to the standard rules for IP address classes A B C etc L slip ip address Serial Line Interface Protocol SLIP is a protocol over which a Telnet Craft interface session can be established often through a modem SLIP and Ethernet addresses must reflect different networks as per the subnet masks in use NOTE Do not enter a SLIP address unless SLIP will actually be used When a SLIP address is entered the selected front or rear PRI connecto
52. erprise MIBs 1 9 Verilink Vendor Number 1 9 Verilink NCM 2000 W write file to flash 5 7 Writing the File to Flash Memory 5 6 Verilink NCM 2000 Index 3 Index 4 Verilink NCM 2000 September 1999 P N 880 502623 001 E1 VERILINK VERILINK CORPORATION 127 JETPLEX CIRCLE MADISON ALABAMA 35758 TEL 800 837 4546
53. es NOTE In a network with multiple NCM sites each NCM must have a unique address as shown in the command line prompt Verilink NCM 2000 Craft Interface 0 11 is the shelf number and slot number of the currently selected card NCM 2000 gt is the command line prompt showing the model name of the currently selected card If you select a shelf slot location that is empty or from which the element has been pulled out this field reads UNKNOWN gt Figure 2 3 NCM Main Menu for DIDCSU Element VERILINK NCM CONTROLLER FW Rev 5 03 May 3 1999 13 17 56 Site name Testl Access level 1 Managing at NEAR end node 0 0 0 1 Node id 3141 lt SLOT gt SHELF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 M N N Q M Q Q M 2M A A A A A A A A A A A 3 E KEY A didcsu B diu bdu C csu D diu E sdiu F diu dds G dhdm H atm imux idcsu J pep K dac L hlm M i mux N ncm P dpri Q quaf R substrate S hsm T hdm U dcsu V vcu W dhdm_poet X qpri Y as410 unknown S shelf slot 0 administration C configuration D diagnostics P performance status A alarm B circuit manager I manufacturing info X exit this screen A 0 0 0 1 2 3 DIDCSU gt The command line prompt reflects your selection in the shelf and slot field Shelf 2 and Slot 3 in this case and the card type DIDCSU Main Menu Options This section provides a brief description of selections on the Main Menu Selecting an To select an element in the node to manage
54. es E slip trap addresses These are IP addresses to which alarm messages will be sent via the SLIP port You can specify up to four addresses Configuring Modem Parameters Modems used for SLIP connections can be configured and controlled using the Modem Configuration Menu In addition to preconfigured parameters for the modem the Modem Configuration Menu provides a set of manual commands On the Administration Menu is the following selection M modem parameters Access the Modem Configuration Menu by typing m Verilink NCM 2000 3 11 Administration Menu Figure 3 10 Modem Configuration Menu MODEM CONFI GURATI ON MENU Modem Status NOT CONNECTED D Answer DI SABLED C Answer command AT amp C1 amp D2 amp K3 S0 1 T Answer inactive timeout 0 seconds B Dial Out DI SABLED U Dial Out command AT amp C1 amp D2 amp K3 X4 S0 0 DT N Dial Out number R Dial Out connect retries 0 K Dial Out connect timeout 60 seconds 1 Dial Out inactive timeout 0 seconds S Dial Out W Set default commands H Hangup A Answer X exit menu 0 0 0 5 3 11 NCM 2000 gt where The Modem Status is either CONNECTED or NOT CONNECTED Connected means that the modem is outputting the Data Carrier Detect DCD lead as a HIGH indicating a connection has been made to another modem If the NCM always shows connected for this value it might indicate that the modem has been optioned to force DCD on at all tim
55. es The upper part of the menu contains commands in the left column and their affected parameter fields in the right column Change the appropriate parameters as necessary by typing the command option character on the parameter line You will be prompted for your entry Table 3 4 Modem Commands 3 12 Command Usage D Answer Toggles auto answer mode On Off ENABLED on DISABLED off Answer Command Initialization string sent to modem when auto answer is enabled C verify commands in modem manual if auto answer does not function Answer Inactive Timeout Time in seconds NCM will wait for Data Carrier Detect DCD after going off hook to answer an incoming call value of zero disables this option and T allows modem shift register 7 to handle timeout Dialout Toggles dialing out to Trap Host On Off If ENABLED NCM will attempt to dial E Trap Host s sequentially when it has alarms to report If DISABLED NCM will never dial out Dial Out Command Command string sent before the phone number when NCM dials out Typically includes SO 0 to turn off auto answer for duration of the dial out U session as well as DT to use DTMF touch tone dialing N Dial Out number The phone number to be dialed when the NCM dials out Verilink NCM 2000 Administration Menu Command Usage Dial Out connect retries The number of attempts the NCM is to make each time it R attempts t
56. es not know about the module in the shelf slot location A hyphen in place of an element symbol indicates the shelf slot location is empty If the word UNKNOWN appears in place of the name of one of the elements in the KEY it means one of the following conditions e the current firmware does not know about the element Verilink NCM 2000 2 5 Craft Interface Node Map Module Key 2 6 e the slot is empty e the module recently has been pulled out The node map graphically represents the type of shelf the shelf slot locations and the type of element in each location The Key legend interprets the letters representing the elements as described in the following subsection Application modules are represented in the matrix display by alphabetic characters The key to these symbols is included in the Main Menu beneath the shelf slot matrix The key elements in Figure 2 1 are described in Table 2 1 Verilink NCM 2000 Table 2 1 Module Key Legend Craft Interface Key Symbol Bus NCM and Name Generic Name Model Number ACP TABS Comment Required A DIDCSU Dual DIDCSU 2912 2 net ports two data Yes only to Integrated El ports maps DSOs across map DSOs T1 DSU CSU backplane bus if used with card to card NCM mini DACS B DIU DBU DIU with Dial DIU 2130 DBU Modified DIU 2130 T1 No Backup Dial backup C CSU TAC card TAC 2010
57. et IP address Although it uses the same four octet format as an IP address the Node Address is used only by Verilink hardware The Node Address appears in the command line prompt in the Craft interface The Ethernet IP address is set in the Network Configuration submenu of the Node Administration menu 1 10 Verilink NCM 2000 NCM Overview Connectors Used The EXT management port of the NCM is used to extend the ACP bus to multiple shelves Backplane cable connections are used to extend the TABS bus The example shown in Figure 1 6 consists of four shelves Figure 1 6 Cable Diagram for Daisy chaining Shelves RJ 11 backplane cable extends TABS bus Y Y NCM IAD IAD PRI PRI PRI EXT AIITABS shelf EXT EXT Shelf 1 ACP Shelf 2 TABS Shelf 3 ACP Shelf 4 ACP The NCM in shelf 1 connects to shelf 3 in this case through the EXT connector on the NCM and the PRI connector on the ACP type card in shelf 3 Shelf 2 contains all TABS modules It is extended from Shelf 1 using the backplane RJ 11 connectors as in a legacy AS2000 system Shelves 3 and 4 have DIDCSU application modules which use the ACP bus Cables for The cables used to daisy chain shelves extend only NCM Connecting management functions not user data Table 1 4 lists the types of Shelves cables used NOTE If a shelf contains both TABS and ACP type modules use only ACP type cables to extend the NCM management to that shelf Ta
58. eting and searching for circuits NOTE Circuit building done by connecting directly to other modules is not documented in this chapter When an NCM is present in a node only the NCM Central Circuit Manager should be used to build circuits The following must be considered when you are using an NCM to build circuits If you are integrating an NCM with a node that has application modules with pre existing circuits the circuits must be cleared before using the modules with the NCM or building new circuits with the NCM Circuit Manager While the Shelf Type option under the Administration Menu determines which ACP bus the NCM will use it also is used by the CCM to determine bus architecture The Shelf Type selection must accurately reflect the actual shelf type for each shelf in the node See the section Set Shelf Type in Chapter 3 If an NCM is moved from one node to another node it will try to build the circuits it has stored in the new node To avoid configuration errors delete all circuits from an NCM card before moving it to a new node Circuits can only be built within a shelf no data bus extensions between shelves are possible An ISDN port can be a destination port only not a source port Modules must be present in the shelf at the time their circuits are built If a circuit terminates in a DIU 2130 DDS or a DIU 2130 DBU module two modified versions of the TABS based DIU 2130 DSU it will not be restored wh
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60. he four part number shown on this line is NOT an Ethernet IP address It is a Verilink specific node address used to identify this NCM The firmware version release level appears on the top line The NCM has a revision number series distinct from that of individual application modules NOTE The version levels shown in screen samples are placeholders only and do nat reflect the version level s as they may appear in your system Firmware revision levels vary according to several factors including special firmware generated for specific customers as well as more generic versions Directly to the right of the Shelf column The M next to Shelf 2 indicates it is a multi line or quint line shelf The D next to the Shelf 1 indicates it is a dual line shelf Each module element is represented in the matrix display by a character The key to these symbols is included in the screen beneath the Shelf Slot matrix See Table 2 1 The shelf master is indicated by an asterisk When an NCM card is present it should be the shelf master In the absence of an NCM some other card will become shelf master Brackets around an element in the shelf for example N indicate that the element is currently selected For example the brackets around the letter N indicate the shelf and slot location of the primary NCM in the node is currently selected N A question mark in place of an element symbol indicates the firmware of the NCM do
61. helf 3 unset Shelf Type shelf 4 unset Shelf Type Shelf Type Selections 0 unset Shelf Type 1 Dual Line Shelf 2 2000 Shelf 3 2200 Shelf 4 2900 Shelf For QUAD I MUX Applications Use 50 2000 QUAD MUX Shelf 51 2200 QUAD I MUX Shelf 52 2900 QUAD MUX Shelf Enter shelf 0 4 0 Enter shelf type number 2 setting shelf 0 to 2000 Shelf Type Verilink NCM 2000 3 5 Administration Menu Shelf Type Sets Enter the number of the shelf you wish to define Although the ACP Bus menu allows five possible values for the shelf number a node may contain only four shelves Enter the shelf type from the Shelf Type Selections If the shelf type selected has a value between 1 and 4 inclusive then the NCM will use Bus A for ACP management If a shelf type in the range of 50 to 52 is selected the NCM will use Bus C for ACP Management In an MLS 2200 or MLS 2200i shelf the A bus is divided into multiple segments while the C bus runs the entire length of the shelf To enable an NCM to manage all of the slots in an MLS 2200 or MLS 2200i shelf select a value in the 50 to 52 range Each ACP based application module must be set to use the same ACP bus as the NCM If installed modules fail to appear in the NCM shelf slot map connect directly to the local port of each such card and set it to use the ACP bus selected here for the NCM Changes to shelf type in the NCM card do not require a card reset Changes to AC
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63. hosts The Craft interface supports up to simultaneous sessions e One direct local connection e Up to three Telnet sessions over Ethernet or SLIP It is recommended that only one Telnet session be used during periods of heavy alarm activity Ethernet connectivity conforms to DIX and IEEE standards and is supported through the AAUI connector port on the rear panel and a provided transceiver with both 10BaseT and 10Base2 ports The NCM supports SNMP based clients such as Verilink s Node Manager and HP OpenView a Manager of Managers MoMs over Ethernet or SLIP Adherence to ITU ANSI IETF specifications is required to ensure compatibility and interoperability with complimentary SNMP products For more information on SNMP and Verilink products see the SNMP Management Manual The NCM supports AS2000 node configuration by allowing appropriate values to be assigned to and collected from the configuration management objects defined in the supported MIBs Management application protocols such as Node Manager make use of the MIBs The NCM 2000 does not support MIB II Verilink NCM 2000 RFVerilink Enterprise MIBs Verilink Vendor Number NCM Overview MIBs are supplied as part of the software distributions for the respective products e Verilink Enterprise CSU MIB for TAC modules e Verilink Enterprise DSU MIB for DIU DDS and DBU modules e Verilink Enterprise QUAD IMUX MIB e Verilink Enterprise AS2000 generic MIB For
64. iew The DIDCSU 2912 module can function as a standalone dual port CSU DSU With an NCM as the node controller the DIDCSU supports the mapping of timeslots across the shelf backplane from one application module to another Mixing TABS and All AS2000 application modules use either the TABS bus or the ACP Modules newer ACP bus to communicate with the controller The NCM can support up to 51 elements besides the NCM in up to four shelves TABS based and ACP based shelves can be mixed in any combination Table 2 1 lists TABS and ACP type modules Daisy chain connections of multiple shelves is covered in the section Daisy Chaining AS2000 Shelves Figure 1 5 shows how the NCM integrates TABS bus and ACP bus modules These are virtual buses both having their respective signals on the AS2000 shelf backplane Figure 1 5 The NCM as Gateway between the ACP and TABS Buses and Node Manager Ethernet SLIP Shelf backplane TABS TABS TABS ACP ACP ACP module module module module module module TABS bus ACP bus Daisy Chaining AS2000 Shelves This section describes methods for connecting multiple shelves within a node Up to four shelves may be controlled by one NCM card Different cables and procedures are used according to which type of cards are in the shelves For a listing of which cards use the TABS bus and which use the ACP bus see Table 2 1 NOTE The Node Address referred to in this section is not an Ethern
65. in the event of a failure in the normal circuit path Primary and Backup circuits may be built such that a single Backup circuit serves to protect a number of Primary circuits in an n x 1 configuration In the event of multiple simultaneous Primary circuit failures the circuit with the highest priority will be given Backup circuit bandwidth first When configuring Primary and Backup circuits configure the Primary circuit s first as you will refer to them when creating the Backup circuit There are two types of backup circuits ISDN dial backup d bk and non ISDN backup bkup Switched circuits and Dial Backup circuits require a DPRI 2922 or QPRI 2921 ISDN application module for the destination port as only these products handle establishing calls over digital switched facilities For more information on backup and dial backup circuits see the DPRI 2922 User Manual or the QPRI 2921 User Manual Additional menu items for Backup and Dial Backup are shown in Figure 4 3 and detailed in Table 4 3 enu for Backup Dial Backup Circuits Add Circuit U Bus AUT A primary SE src err DE dst err G err clr S Setup A 12 13 14 N Name Backup 2 P Priority high T Type bkup M Mode 64k SP 2 1 DIDC net2 DP 2 2 DIDC dati SM src port chn DM dst port chn 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 09 10 11 12 1 1 NCM 2000 Firmware 4 17 gt gt gt gt gt Circu
66. ion Port Channels is entered like values are used for the TAC 2010 A different menu appears as shown in Figure 4 4 Figure 4 4 Add Circuit Menu for TAC 2010 Add Circuit 1 1 NCM 2000 Firmware 4 17 N Name cktl P Priority low T Type perm M Mode 64k SP 1 8 TAC NET DP 1 9 DIU DAT2 SM src port chn DM dst port chn not applied 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 not applied 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 not applied 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 not applied U Bus Non gt gt gt gt gt gt Circuit Inactive S Setup X Exit 12 13 14 15 1 1 NCM 2000 gt 4 8 Verilink NCM 2000 Backplane Bus Table 4 4 Circuit Manager Limited bus selection is provided to give the user more control which may be useful under certain circumstances such as running certain combinations of modules If a bus is selected that cannot be used because of the shelf slot configuration the Circuit Manager prompts the user with an appropriate message Initially the bus selection displayed in the Add Circuit menu form is Non None Bus Selection Commands Value Description Notes A The circuit will use Bus A between modules Bus A offers 16 Mbit s bandwidth in an AS2000 shelf The circuit will use Bus B between modules Bus B offers a maximum of 2 048 Mbit s bandwidth in an AS2000 shelf The circuit will use Bus C between modules Bus C offers a maximum of 2 048 M
67. it X exit to craft main menu 12 13 14 15 1 1 NCM 2000 gt NOTE When Circuit Manager is accessed all other users are prevented from using it Anyone else who tries to enter the menu while it is being accessed gets the message Wait until later The Circuit Manager menu shown in Figure 4 1 already contains two circuits shown in a table at the top of the menu This means that someone has already created these circuits One of the circuits is reported Active the other is Inactive The commands on the Circuit Manager Menu are described in Table 4 1 Until circuits have been created no circuits are listed in the table at the top of the menu Instead the following message is displayed in their place gt gt gt gt gt gt NO CIRCUIT FOUND IN DATABASE lt lt lt lt lt or gt gt gt gt gt gt REACHED THE END OF THELIST lt lt lt lt lt Verilink NCM 2000 4 3 Circuit Manager Table 4 1 Circuit Manager Menu Commands Key Description Notes A Add Circuit Displays Add Circuit submenu See the section Adding Circuits below Activate Circuit Used to start a circuit This The circuit must exist first Useful for testing step is not usually required for a circuit type of switched backup and dial backup circuits Permanent or Primary D Delete Circuit Removes a circuit from the list Before attempting to delete an active circuit it maintained in the NCM
68. it Inactive circ Primary 1 backup circ mask ais yel los lof ses uas mask rts O dbkp timeout 5days 23hrs 59min mask rts dtr X Exit 15 1 1 NCM 2000 gt Verilink NCM 2000 4 7 Circuit Manager Table 4 3 Backup and Dial Backup Options Key Description Notes A Primary circuit The name of the previously Enter the name of the Primary circuit which this configured circuit to be protected Backup or Dial Backup circuit is to protect SE Source Error Mask Used to select which Enter the numbers shown for the conditions upon possible alarm conditions on the source port which a switch to backup dial backup is to be will be used to trigger a switch to backup or made dial backup B For a T1 port possible selections are AIS yellow Some of these conditions indicate a major alarm received Loss Of Signal Loss Of Frame or failure of a circuit A network port for example Severely Errored Seconds Unavailable Seconds is completely out of service when a Loss Of threshold exceeded For a data port choices are Signal or Loss Of Frame condition exists presented for leads which might be asserted by Severely Errored Seconds on a network port is a the DTE RTS or DTR In the less common case of different case as the facility may still be in a data port configured for DTE mode it will service although it is seriously impaired switch on CTS or DSR if so configured The use
69. l ejector levers to aid installation and removal of the module Figure 1 2 illustrates the front panel view of the module Figure 1 2 NCM Front Panel Management communications port to extend the ACP bus to another shelf Primary Management port for direct connection to a PC running Node Manager Craft interface port 6 pin RJ 11 EE PRI EXT MANAGEMENT Verilink NCM 2000 1 5 NCM Overview Front Panel LEDs Management Ports NIM 2000 Network Interface Module The NCM front panel provides six tri color status LEDs Table 1 1 NCM 2000 Front Panel LEDs LED Name States TX Transmit Flashes green whenever this NCM transmits a packet to the Ethernet RX Receive Flashes green whenever this NCM receives a packet from the Ethernet COL Collision Flashes amber whenever there is an Ethernet collision KET Active Steady green if the NCM is the active NCM flashing green to off if the NCM is the standby NCM Steady red if there is a Major or Critical alarm on any of the modules in the node Glows steady amber if a power ALM Alarm Eee supply is missing Green means no alarm It is off on a standby NCM Steady green indicating the module is powered up ate System normally having passed the power up self test The NCM 2000 has three front panel management ports Table 1 2 NCM 2000 Front Panel Connectors
70. load The Download Firmware Menu functions are subject to these considerations TABS based cards do not support the ACP Broadcast Results option or any of the other commands beginning with ACP If anode contains a mix of TAC 2130 or TAC 2130 S cards as well as TAC 2130 T cards do not use the TABS download option TAC 2130 and TAC 2130 S cards use a different firmware file than TAC 2130 T cards A TABS download ina mixed shelf will damage the cards for which the file is incorrect requiring factory repair NCM releases 4 14 and newer do not support the broadcast results function for DIDCSU or DCSU modules with firmware earlier than version 2 14 f the ACP Broadcast Results option is used before a broadcast has been done the information shown will apply only to the status of code in the NCM module s e During a download ACP Broadcast Results cannot be used Wait for the download to finish The ACP Broadcast Results option shows the results of ACP broadcast downloads only If aspecific shelf slot has been targeted by use of the Card Retransmit function those results are not shown in the broadcast result screen Each time Card Retransmit is used on a card it will force a download to that card even if a retransmit to that card has already been requested When using the Card Retransmit option to resend to a number of cards avoid entering a command string longer than 128 characters Any input after the 128th charac
71. n broadcast sector equip id 0x1 file size Press enter to continue 630875 After you press ENTER the broadcast process takes place as in the following example The interface dynamically indicates the percentage of the download that has completed It polls all the modules in the node for potential anomalies during the download shelf 1 slot 6 is being polled 00000006 1 A 596complete Verilink NCM 2000 5 9 Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware shelf 1 slot 6 is being polled 00000006 1 A 95 complete shelf 1 slot 6 is being polled 00000006 1 A 100 complete shelf 1 slot 6 is being polled file checksum 57398768 broadcast done 12 13 14 15 1 1 NCM 2000 gt Enter NOTE The broadcast may take so long that the Craft interface will time out and log you out The polling status messages will still appear If that happens re enter the Craft interface and get back to the Download Firmware Menu as described above When you press Enter the NCM 2000 Download Firmware Menu reappears Figure 5 7 NCM Download Firmware Menu NCM 2000 DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE MENU N ACP broadcast download C card re transmit B ACP broadcast switchover O switchover to bank A B S ACP broadcast results T tabs download X exit this menu Checking the As a precaution after a download check the download status Result Retrying screen S ACP Broadcast Results in the Download Firmware Broadcast Menu Rebroa
72. nd Mgmt Enable X Exit this screen Diagnostics Diagnostics are not required for the NCM itself since it does not handle user data it controls diagnostics on other cards which do handle user data You can perform diagnostics for other modules from the NCM Craft interface To use diagnostics you must first select a module by using the S shelf slot command The following is an example of an IMUX module diagnostics menu Verilink NCM 2000 2 11 Craft Interface Figure 2 6 IMUX 2160 Diagnostics Menu MUX 2160 DIAGNOSTICS MENU Data Port Type HSSI DTR YES Loop type A NO Loop type B NO AIS Pattern DISABLE Test Pattern DI SABLE Loopback NONE 1 2 3 4 56 1 8 Lines Equipped X X X X X x Li nes Active X X XXX X Frame Status X X X X X x CTS Status X X X X X x CRC Status Far CRC Status E Equipment Loopback P Payload Loopback A AIS Pattern X main menu 0 0 0 90 1 13 IMUX 2160 gt Performance and Status Performance and status functions are used to evaluate the operation of application modules and the network facilities they use Modules which connect to network facilities such as El T1 or T3 circuits will usually have statistics on circuit performance for the preceeding 24 hours Performance and status for the NCM are not applicable since the NCM card does not connect to any customer equipment or circuits The performance information stored in each application module module may be view
73. nfiguration Menu 3 8 3 9 NIM 2000 1 6 NO CIRCUIT FOUND IN DATABASE 4 3 node management 1 1 Node Management Menu 3 4 node master 1 2 Non operating Environmental Specs 1 13 O Operating Environmental Specs 1 13 P password default 2 2 2 3 Password Levels 3 6 Performance and Status 2 12 PING 5 5 Ports 1 6 Index 2 Previous Page 4 4 Q query firmware 5 12 Query Firmware Report 5 13 R REACHED THE END OF THE LIST 4 3 Redundancy 1 3 restoral 1 2 RFCs 1 9 S Sample Circuit Listing 4 9 Search Circuit 4 4 Select a Remote Node 5 14 Select image to switch to 5 12 Selecting a Node 3 4 Selecting an Element 2 9 Selecting the Administration Menu 3 1 sendto new socket sendto fail 3 10 Setting up a Cloned Circuit 4 12 shelf address switch 1 12 shelf controller 1 12 Shelf Symbols 2 5 Shelf Type Determines ACP Bus Used 3 6 slip ip address 3 10 slip subnet mask 3 10 slip trap addresses 3 11 SNMP Clients 1 8 SNMP Compliance 1 8 SNMP read community string 3 10 SNMP write community string 3 11 Starting a Session 2 1 Storage Temperature Range 1 13 switch over once 5 12 System Superuser Password 3 7 T TABS download 5 8 TABS based and ACP based Application Modules TAC Module Differences 4 8 Technical and Regulatory Compliance 1 13 U Upgrading NCM Firmware 5 4 Upgrading NCM Flash Banks 5 5 Use NCM Craft Interface 2 1 Using FTP to Transfer the File Using passwords 3 6 Using Telnet 2 2 V Verilink Ent
74. o bank B option From the Main Menu select the module you wish to restart in this example a DIDCSU module which received the firmware download 12 13 14 15 1 1 NCM 2000 gt s You are prompted Enter shelf slot pair or slot in current shelf e g 3 4 or 5 2 1 6 The NCM Controller Main Menu appears Select the option for node administration O 12 13 14 15 1 6 DIDCSU 2912 gt o The DIDCSU Controller Administration Menu appears Verilink NCM 2000 5 11 Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware Figure 5 9 DIDCSU Controller Administration Menu ACE CONTROLLER ADMINISTRATION MENU Date Time Zone 8 14 96 20 02 41 Node Address 12 13 14 15 System uptime 1 03 16 T set time D set date Z set time zone A set node address R reset card P change password Q query firmware I change site name O switch over permanent Y switchover once F restore card defaults X main menu 12 13 14 15 1 6 DIDCSU gt From the DIDCSU Controller Administration Menu select the command option for Y switch over once 1 6 DIDCSU 2912 gt y At the prompt select the partition Select image to switch to 1 A 2 B gt 2 NOTE Thefirmware is always downloaded to the Bpartition The card reboots from the selected partition Confirming the Firmware Upgrade A way to confirm the success of a firmware download is to use the Administration Menu command option Q query firmware Figure 5 10 DIDCSU Admini
75. o dial out to the trap host Dial Out connect timeout The length of time in seconds that the NCM will wait for DCD a value of zero disables this option and allows modem shift register 7 to handle K timeout Dial Out inactive timeout Length of time in seconds that the NCM will allow the connection to remain established when idle no data A value of zero disables this option Dial Out Commands the modem to dial the phone number shown NOW Useful for E testing the modem configuration Set default commands Restores all of the user options on this submenu to factory Ww defaults Hangup Commands the modem to hangup and return to an on hook condition This H might be used to end a modem test Answer Commands the modem to answer now Use to verify that the NCM and A modem are communicating properly X Exits the Modem Configuration Menu and returns to the Administration Menu above Exiting the The command option Administration Menu X exit this screen returns you to the NCM Main Menu Verilink NCM 2000 3 13 Administration Menu 3 14 Verilink NCM 2000 m Chapter 4 Cautions Circuit Manager This chapter describes how to build circuits using the NCM Craft interface Topics covered are Central Circuit Manager concept Limitations to the product Key definitions Adding and editing circuits Activating deactivating a configured circuit Other general task functions available through the Circuit Manager menu such as del
76. ocal node Verilink NCM 2000 Administration Menu DS3 Far end The DS3 applications HDM 2180 and HDM 2182 can use a portion Node Records of the DS3 framing overhead to allow a session to a far end NCM Through this method they can create a record of a far end nodein the NCM database of remote nodes See Card Specific Menus in Chapter 2 Set Shelf Type Use this command to enter or change the shelf type of any shelf in the node This determines which midplane bus in the shelf the NCM will use to control the other modules If one of the selections in the first group is made 1 4 the NCM will use Bus A If the selection is in the range 50 52 then Bus C will be used Each shelf in the node has a switch used to set the shelf number each shelf must have a unique shelf number For more information on shelf switch settings see the manual AS2000 The Basics All of the ACP based modules in the shelf must be set to use the same bus as the NCM uses If any installed modules do not appear in the shelf slot map connect to each such card directly using the modules LOcAL port Using the Administration Menu in that module set it to the same ACP bus as the NCM This selection is also used by the Central Circuit Manager for circuit building purposes It must accurately reflect each shelf in the node Figure 3 3 Shelf Type Menu Current Shelf Configuration shelf 0 unset Shelf Type shelf 1 2200 Shelf shelf 2 2000 Shelf s
77. odule Does NOT reload from flashbank Do not use reset to test firmware upgrades Reinitializes RAM based code Will cause switch to a standby NCM if present S Node Selection Select a node in your network See the section Selecting a Node T set time Sets time for all modules in the node Use format hh mm ss to set time Select time zone before setting time U clear card configuration Clears all configuration from currently selected card resets it to factory defaults May change ACP bus used by the card being cleared requiring direct connection to Craft port of that card W write file to flash Stores previously downloaded firmware in flash bank on this NCM card See Chapter 5 Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware X exit this screen Exit to NCM Main Menu Y switch over once Executes selected firmware image ONCE the switchover is not permanent Use to test firmware upgrades See Chapter 5 Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware Z set time zone Set time zone for all modules in node Select time zone from list presented or use custom for GMT offset in hours Verilink NCM 2000 3 3 Administration Menu Selecting a Node Node Management Menu 3 4 To access the node selection submenu use the S command option on the Administration Menu S Node Selection The Node Management Menu is presented Figure 3 1 Node Managemen
78. of options N Next Page Display next page of configured Used when the database contains more circuits circuits than one screen can display E Edit Circuit Used to change one or more Before attempting to edit a circuit it must be parameters of a circuit which already exists in deactivated See the section Editing and the CCM database Cloning New Circuits X Exit Leaves the Circuit Manager and returns to the Main Menu Adding Circuits menu To add a new circuit select option A from the Circuit Manager 12 13 14 15 1 1 NCM 2000 gt a The Add Circuit menu is displayed as shown in Figure 4 2 Verilink NCM 2000 Circuit Manager Figure 4 2 Add Circuit Menu Add Circuit 1 1 NCM 2000 Firmware 4 17 N Name P Priority norm T Type M Mode SP undefined DP undefined SM src port chn DM dst port chn undefined port undefined port undefined port undefined port undefined port undefined port undefined port undefined port U Bus Non gt gt gt gt gt gt Circuit Inactive S Setup X Exit 12 13 14 15 1 1 NCM 2000 When the menu is displayed the default circuit priority normal is displayed All other parameter fields are either empty or undefined Commands and The parameters on the Add Circuit Menu are listed in Table 4 2 Parameters m TES Certain additional commands appear on the
79. onal Node Manager software package Node Manager is a Windows based SNMP compatible network management program that features a Graphical User Interface GUI The primary and secondary NCMs communicate with each other If the primary NCM detects that there is no secondary NCM the primary NCM sets an alarm and then continues normal operations If the secondary NCM detects that there is no primary NCM it becomes the primary NCM Every 15 minutes the primary NCM updates the database in the secondary NCM Verilink NCM 2000 1 3 NCM Overview Figure 1 1 Mixed Shelf with Mirrored Node Managers and NCMs Circuit Manager Database Shelf Compatibility AS2000 Multi line shelf Application DCSU Application QUAD Application IMUX Application TAC Primary NCM Application DIU ld Standby NCM ACP TABS bus Wreseeveevevevesvevevesesveveseeveveu esee euaeee se ueeue uen es ee eeu eee Veg eU ee epe FU ee pee Fee peer Ere ee ep Eee F ccccrcaccciican A The Circuit Manager uses a database which is stored in the NCM card This database contains the configuration and circuit information for the entire node It is sometimes referred to as the Central Circuit Manager The NCM is compatible with the AS2000 plug in modular shelf system The NCM can replace an NCC or SCC module as the node controller module It can manage all modules controllable by the NCC or SCC in legacy AS2000 applications NOT
80. one NCM in a node with redundant NCMs Figure 1 3 NIM 2000 Rear Connector Module Rear Panel OSEE So INPUT NO COM NC SLIP PRI EXT ETHERNET DB 25 NOTE For convenience the PRI and EXT ports on the NIM rear panel are redundant to the same connectors on the front panel of the NCM EXT TIMING ALARM RELAY L00XXXXOL LL 9o o o Dual RJ 45 AAUI 14 female Craft Interface The NCM Craft interface is a menu driven user interface It can be accessed locally or remotely via Telnet over SLIP or Ethernet An NCM installed in each node unifies a network via inband management A local NCM can support a terminal session extended to the remote NCM The remote NCM in turn can communicate with the firmware of the applications modules in its node Each local NCM can manage a node of up to four shelves containing up to 51 modules Figure 1 4 shows an example T1 E1 Dual CSU application Verilink NCM 2000 1 7 NCM Overview Figure 1 4 Node Controller Module in a Multiple Application Network CT Node Manager 4 oruser supplied ASCII terminal Craft Interface Ports SNMP Support User supplied computer running Node Manager Craft Interface AS2000 AS2000 Multi line shelf Common Carrier near end node management
81. path on the computer running the FTP server application NCM cards may be upgraded by using the TCP IP File Transfer Protocol FTP to bring a new executable into the card and then writing it to flash memory Different versions of code may exist in banks A and B Upgrades are applied to bank B only Before attempting to FTP new code into the NCM verify that these two conditions are met The NCM is connected to a LAN segment which also has a computer with an FTP server application or that a gateway address in the NCM network configuration makes the FTP server reachable via a router The NCM card has an Ethernet IP address and subnet mask which are valid for the LAN segment on which it resides NOTE If changes are made to the NCM Ethernet configuration menu the card must be reset for the changes to take effect This section details the procedure for upgrading a local NCM The first portion of this procedure transfers the file into the NCM these steps are also used if using the NCM to upgrade other cards Copy the new firmware file to a known path on the FTP server machine This file will often be named FLASH QB If it has a different name rename it FLASH QB Start the FTP server application On the NCM card exit using X until the pSH gt prompt is reached Verify that the FTP server is reachable by using the PING command ping 192 94 45 242 substitute the IP address of your FTP server When it is successful PI
82. r is ableto select one more than one all Multiple selections can be made by using a or none of these possible triggers which will be comma between the digits For example to used to determine when a backup dial backup switch on any of the possible T1 port error switch will be made conditions enter 1 2 3 4 5 DE Destination Error Mask as above the user Multiple selections can be made by using a selects from a list of possible errors on the comma between the digits For example to Destination Port which may trigger a switch on any of the possible T1 port error backup dial backup switch conditions enter 1 2 3 4 5 O Dial Backup Timeout the maximum length of A series of three prompts are presented First the time which a circuit will be kept on the backup user sets a maximum number of days then or dial backup path Upon expiration of this maximum hours then maximum minutes up to a time period the Circuit Manager will revert to total of 5 days 23 hours and 59 minutes the primary circuit G Error Clear Mask list of possible alarm These need not exactly match the choices made conditions which must not exist before above for Source Error Mask or Destination Error backup dial backup is terminated User selects Mask Separate multiple entries with commas from a list 1 2 3 4 TAC Module When acircuit uses a TAC 2010 T1 CSU module for the source port Differences the Source Port Channels option need not be entered When the Destinat
83. r on the NCM module becomes a SLIP port instead of a port which supports Verilink Node Manager software If the SLIP address is left at 0 0 0 0 the PRI port uses ACP and may be used with Node Manager S slip subnet mask The SLIP subnet mask is based on the SLIP address according to standard rules G gateway ip address The IP address of your network gateway device This might bea router which the NCM will use to reach an SNMP manager A gateway address is only required if the NCM module will be communicating with other devices not on the same LAN segment Consult with your network administrator R SNMP read community string This parameter is used as rudimentary security for messages to or from an SNMP manager This value should match the read community string being used by the SNMP manager Enter an alpha numeric string of up to 31 characters 3 10 Verilink NCM 2000 Administration Menu T ethernet type There are two supported types Ethernet 2 DIX and 802 3 If your network uses TCP IP select DIX by entering 1 W SNMP write community string This parameter should match the write string being used by the SNMP manager Enter an alpha numeric string of up to 31 characters P ethernet trap addresses These are Ethernet addresses to which alarm messages will be sent This might be a copy of the Verilink Node Manager application or some other SNMP network manager You can specify up to four trap host address
84. requent but minor alarms of short duration and the user wants to avoid relay trips caused by these conditions Card has no alarms at this time any previous alarms have cleared The following command options are available on the NCM Alarm Options Menu Verilink NCM 2000 Craft Interface Table 2 3 Alarm Options Menu Commands Command Function M Alarm Monitoring Toggles on off the display of alarm messages in the Craft interface screen If ON messages appear on the Craft interface terminal as alarms occur and again as they clear Relay Inhibit Allows the user to enable disable or temporarily block the action of the alarm relays Values range from 0 to 256 Selecting zero enables immediate alarm relay activation Values from one to 255 block alarm relay operation for an equal number of minutes Selecting 256 disables the alarm relays This might be used in a large network to avoid tripping alarm relays when a specific circuit is scheduled for an outage or to block alarm relay operation on pending or non critical facilities A Display Alarm Buffer Presents a history of alarm messages to the Craft interface See the example in Table 2 9 C Clear Alarm Buffer Removes all alarm messages from the display buffer referenced above User is not asked to confirm this selection X Exit Exits to the NCM Main Menu The following is an NCM Alarm Display Figure 2 9 NCM Alarm Displ
85. ry firmware Checks CRC values of code in flashbanks and reports OK or BAD as well as code revisions R reset card Restarts card without re loading code from either flashbank W write file to flash Writes new file in NCM RAM to bank B of this NCM for updating NCM only Y switch over once Reloads firmware from selected flashbank but does not change which bank is loaded at power up Upgrading NCM Firmware You Will Need A Verilink NCM 2000 Node Controller Card Afile containing a new revision of NCM firmware An Ethernet connection to the Ethernet transceiver supplied with the NCM card ATelnet application or a terminal connection to the NCM Local Craft port An FTP Server application NOTE Most common FTP programs are CLIENTS not SERVERS Be sure you have an FTP server program Such programs distributed as shareware may be found on World Wide Web download sites You Will Need to Basic TCP IP terminology Know How to use FTP 5 4 Verilink NCM 2000 Before Beginning This Upgrade Preview Upgrading NCM Flashbanks Using FTP to Transfer the File Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware How to use the specific FTP server program you have selected e The IP address of the FTP server The specific path and filename to the new NCM firmware file If applicable install the FTP server program that you have selected Copy the file containing the new NCM firmware to a known location
86. s Applies dynamic circuit building rules before activating a circuit The CCM catches every alarm received by the NCM module and processes these alarms Those selected alarms can be grouped into certain categories For example the following alarms belong to the node information alarm category module present alarm module absent alarm shelf present alarm Verilink NCM 2000 Module Configuration Updates Circuit Manager standby NCM alarm Loss of signal loss of frame and AIS belong to the circuit performance alarm category For circuits of the Backup or Dial Backup types alarms relating to circuit performance may trigger a switch to the configured backup facility The Circuit Manager polls one module every six seconds to retrieve every module s configuration in the node continuously updating the Central Circuit Database A mirror image of this database is maintained in any standby NCM modules present in the node Circuit Manager Menu From the NCM Main Menu select the Circuit Manager Menu by typing b Figure 4 1 Circuit Manager Menu A add circuit P prev page N next Page Circuit Manager D delete circuit 1 1 NCM 2000 Firmware 4 17 Name Type Mode Prio Src Port Dest Port Bus Status ckt1 perm 64k low 1 8 TAC NET 1 9 DIU DAT2 B Active pri ml prim 64k low 1 8 TAC NET 1 9 DIU DAT2 B Inactive I activate circuit R deactivate circuit L search circuit E edit circu
87. s Circuit Manager Figure 4 6 Circuit Manager Menu Circuit Manager 1 1 NCM 2000 Firmware 4 17 Page 1 Total 10 circuits Name Type Mode Prio Src Port Dest Port Bus Status p8 prim 64k low 3 5 DPRI DAT2 3 5 DPRI NET2 INT Inacti p9 d bk 64k norm 3 5 DPRI DAT2 3 10 DPRI NET1 B Inacti p10 prim 64k high 3 5 DPRI DATI 3 5 DPRI NET1 INT Inacti p11 d bk 64k crit 3 5 DPRI DATI 3 10 DPRI NET1 AUT Inacti al prim 64k low 2 12 DIU DATI 2 5 DIDC NET1 B Inacti a2 prim 64k high 2 12 DIU DAT2 2 1 DPRI NET2 C Inacti A add circuit L search circuit D delete circuit E edit circuit P prev page I activate circuit N next page R deactivate circuit X exit to craft main menu 0 0 0 5 3 11 NCM 2000 gt n Circuit Manager 1 1 NCM 2000 Firmware 4 17 Page 2 Total 10 circuits Name Type Mode Prio Src Port Dest Port Bus Status c8 prim 64k low 3 5 DPRI DAT2 3 5 DPRI NET2 INT Inacti c9 bkup 64k norm 3 5 DPRI DAT2 3 10 DPRI NET1 B Inacti c10 prim 64k high 3 5 DPRI DATI 3 5 DPRI NET1 INT Inacti c11 bkup 64k crit 3 5 DPRI DATI 3 10 DPRI NET1 AUT Inacti A add circuit L search circuit D delete circuit E edit circuit P prev page I activate circuit N next page R deactivate circuit X exit to craft main menu 12 13 14 15 1 1 NCM 2000 gt Editing and Cloning New Circuits This section describes how to edit an existing circuit Time savings are possible when
88. stem Superuser password xxx Enter New System Superuser Password 1 16 chars Note that you must know the current system superuser password in order to change it The Password Menu reappears Password Menu Setting the Superuser Password 5 P D X PASSWORD MENU Set System Superuser Password A Set Superuser Password Set Privileged User Password U Set Unprivileged User Password Set Default Passwords W Display 3 Levels of Password exit menu 0 0 0 1 2 13 NCM 2000 A similar procedure is used to set the password for the other access levels If the NCM is using its default set of passwords and no password was typed upon starting the Craft interface then the session will be at the Privileged access level The Network Configuration Menu 3 8 The NCM can be connected to a local area network using the provided Ethernet transceiver This provides support for Node Manager and Telnet sessions by allowing connections to the NCM over the LAN SLIP provides another alternative via an asynchronous connection often over a modem The Network Configuration Menu is used to configure parameters that integrate the NCM into a TCP IP network Verilink NCM 2000 Figure 3 9 Administration Menu The network configuration parameters are standard Ethernet and SLIP parameters The user should consult with the system administrators to obtain IP address information which is valid for the local TCP
89. stration Menu ACE CONTROLLER ADMINISTRATION MENU Date Time Zone 8 14 96 20 02 41 Node Address 12 13 14 15 System uptime 1 03 16 T set time D set date Z set time zone A set node address R reset card P change password Q query firmware I change site name O switch over permanent Y switchover once F restore card defaults X main menu 12 13 14 15 1 6 DIDCSU 2912 Type the command 12 13 14 15 1 6 DIDCSU 2912 gt q The query firmware report is displayed 5 12 Verilink NCM 2000 Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware Figure 5 11 Administration Menu Query Firmware Report Executing from partition B Partition B ver 2 12 Status Ok Partition ver 1 94 Status Ok Partition RAM ver 2 12 Status Ok Press enter to continue 12 13 14 15 1 6 DIDCSU 2912 gt Moving Firmware Across a Network from NCM to NCM The NCM File Transfer Facility enables you to download a flash file from the local node NCM RAM to a remote node NCM RAM Use this procedure only after first using FTP to get the new firmware into the NCM as outlined under Upgrading NCM Firmware above This section provides a sample session using Telnet to move an upgrade file from a workstation on the LAN to the local NCM From there the file is pulled from the remote node destined to receive the upgrade From the remote NCM the file can be broadcast to modules in the remote node using the procedure in the sec
90. t Pee ro Dep e ates apne ir Tea eee oye 5 4 Upgrading NCM Firmware issues 5 4 PEeVIOW oo ausente neutre t at eb S 5 5 Upgrading NCM Flashbanks sessssseeseeem emm emnes 5 5 Broadcasting Firmware issus 5 8 i um 5 8 Securing the Download File esssesssseeee mener 5 9 Checking the Result Retrying Broadcast ssssesee 5 10 Switching over to the New Firmware ssee e 5 11 Moving Firmware Across a Network from NCM to NOM eene 5 13 vi Verilink NCM 2000 FTP the as MF soe nn A SA sd co 5 14 Select a Remote Node sise 5 14 Using theiNew Eile oca a Mn asta tee data eee E Rer Rare 5 15 Conflicting Download Sessions coocccccncccccnocnnnoncnnnoncnnnnnnccnnnnccnnnncncnnnrnnnnns 5 16 Verilink NCM 2000 vii viii Verilink NCM 2000 Chapter 1 Applications Network Node Management NCM Overview This document describes the Access System 2000 AS2000 Node Controller Module NCM 2000 Verilink s SNMP solution to managing digital wide area networks This document provides information specific to the NCM 2000 Introduction features and general information Hardware and system overview Using the NCM Craft interface For information about specific applications that can be managed by the NCM see the appropriate application manual The NCM 2000 is a networked intelligent module that is devoted exclusively to management tasks It has no data carrying
91. t Menu NCM NODE MANAGEMENT MENU A add node Dn delete node L List nodes Sn select manage node X exit this screen Note Selection of a node to manage will cause the terminal to move to the main menu displaying the requested node Use the L command for a list of nodes The nodes are listed under the headings local and remote In order for nodes to be listed they must be entered using A add node on the NCM Node Management Menu or result from node list configuration options available on the HDM 2180 or HDM 2182 modules Nodes are numbered from 0 in the order in which they are entered Access to anode is not allowed when the far end inband channel is supported by the HDM 2182 and the far end inband management option is disabled The far end management option is the capability of a node to block the access from a far end node When a remote node is selected a prompt confirms your selection Selected remote node 0 0 0 5 shelf 0 slot 11 Figure 3 2 Node Management Menu NCM NODE MANAGEMENT MENU A add node Dn delete node L List nodes Sn select manage node X exit this screen Note Selection of a node to manage will cause the terminal to move to the main menu displaying the requested node A 0 0 0 7 1 1 NCM 2000 gt When logically positioned at a remote node and a command of x exit this menu is entered from the Main Menu control returns to the Main Menu of the l
92. tains any Quad IMUX applications the NCM can use some of the bandwidth reserved by each Quad 2164 card network port to establish a path to a remote NCM If Far Node Communication is enabled this NCM will communicate with a far end NCM without requiring any DSO timeslots If Far Node Communication is disabled no connection to the remote NCM is made Verilink NCM 2000 Other Cards Craft Interface If no Quad IMUX applications are installed this option has no function NOTE If a download is in progress this inband should be disabled to improve the reliability of the local download A principle use of the NCM is to configure option the other application modules in anode If the currently selected card is other than an NCM card the Configuration Menu for that card will appear In Figure 2 5 the sample is the HDM 2182 Port Configuration Menu For more information on the latter menu see the HDM 2182 User Manual Each application module has its own specific configuration parameters for the module and for the data and network ports it supports Figure 2 5 HDM 2182 Configuration Menu HDM 2182 Port Configuration Menu Line Code B3ZS AIS C Bit 0 T Timing Recover Clock B Line Build Out Normal Cable lt 250 ft H Line Type C Bit Parity R Performance Control On E Equipment ID L Location ID F Frame ID U Unit ID A Facility ID P Port ID C Circuit ID G Test Sig ID 1 Inband Control Enable N FE Inba
93. tar si se reemplaza incorrectamente Reemplace la bateria con el mismo tipo de bateria 6 una equivalente recomendada por el manufacturero Dis ponga de las baterias de acuerdo con las instrucciones del manufacturero ATTENCION Para evitar contacto con circuitos que electrocutan la fuente de alimentaci n debe ser instalada por un t cnico profesional La terminal de la fuente de alimentaci n marcada con el s mbolo de tierra 1 debe ser conectada a un circuito de vuelta por tierra permanente PELIGRO Circuitos que se interconectan a la red de telecomunicaciones deben hacerse de tal manera que cumplan con los requisitos estipulados en las especificaciones EN60950 1992 A4 1997 Secci n 6 2 para los voltages de circuitos interconnectados a la Red de Telecomunicaciones TNV despues de terminar las connecciones entre os circuitos Verilink NCM 2000 User Manual iii Deutsch Canadian Requirements Safety Precautions VORSICHT Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgem em Ersetzen der Batterie Batterie gleichen Typs und gleicher Qualitat benutzen wie vom Hersteller empfohlen Entsorgung der Batte rie nach Anweisung des Herstellers VORSICHT GEFAHR Um keinen Schlag zu erhalten beim Versagen der electrischen Anlage muss der Stro manschluss von einem Elektriker vorgenommen werden Der elektrische Pol verse hen mit dem Erdsymbol muss am Stromanschluss permanent geerdet sein VORSICHT Schaltungen die in den
94. tasks other than its use of inband management via the data lines The NCM is IP addressable and can be fully integrated with an AS2000 network The NCM contains an embedded Craft interface ASCII terminal interface that allows a system administrator to control configure administer and monitor application modules in the local node and in remote NCM managed nodes of an AS2000 network The NCM also has an embedded SNMP agent that acts as a host for the optional Node Manager or any other SNMP based network manager The Verilink Node Manager product is an optional Graphical User Interface based manager application that runs under Windows 95 NT SNMP Telnet and FTP protocols are supported through Ethernet and SLIP connections A major feature of the NCM is that a local NCM Craft interface session can access up to 30 other nodes in an AS2000 network Then you can manage elements in those nodes as if each were in your local node through sessions that the Craft interface establishes to NCM modules in the network These sessions communicate via inband management channels connecting a network of AS2000 nodes Inband management channels are provided by dedicated DSO lines within the T1 or T3 lines connecting the nodes Verilink NCM 2000 1 1 NCM Overview Features Summary Features Detail Automatic Discovery and Restoral NOTE Do not mix NCM and SCC Node Controllers in the same node There can be only one type of node controller in
95. ted by a comma network port or a data port application module currently installed 1 7 then a port of the Circuits must have one in a slot of a shelf in the node card per list presented network port DP Destination port Port at which circuit Shelf number slot number Destination port may be a terminates A specific port on an separated by a comma network port or a data port application module currently installed 1 8 then a port of the If a circuit uses ISDN it must in a slot of a shelf in the node card per list presented be the Destination port SM Source Mapping Timeslots to use at Enter the timeslots with One timeslot only for the Source Port For T1 E1 ports these comma separators or a circuits terminating in are level zero DSO timeslots at 56K or range with a hyphen subrate DIU ports 1 24 for 64K each For T3 ports these are level between first and last For T1 ports 1 30 for El ports 1 DS1 timeslots at T1 rate each example 1 2 3 4 or 1 4 1 28 for T3 ports DM Destination Mapping Timeslots to use Enter the timeslots with One timeslot only for at the Destination Port For T1 E1 comma separators or a circuits terminating in ports these are level zero DSO range with a hyphen subrate DIU ports 1 24 for timeslots at 56K or 64K each For T3 between first and last For T1 ports 1 30 for El ports ports these are level 1 DS1 timeslots example 1 2 3 4 or 1 4 1 28 for T3 ports at T1 rate each U
96. ter will be lost Verilink NCM 2000 Securing the Download File Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware When all cards targeted by the Card Retransmit option have been downloaded a message All Targeted Downloads Complete will appear The Card Retransmit option is not supported for the HDM 2180 or HDM 2182 modules Direct downloads may be done to these cards using options on the individual module Administration Menu using the local Craft interface Targeted downloads take about four minutes each and are performed sequentially If more than three cards are targeted the Craft interface may time out and logoff the user You must have already transferred the file to the RAM of the NCM which is going to broadcast to the node See Using FTP to Transfer the File in this Chapter Next call up the NCM Main Menu and select Administration 12 13 14 15 1 1 NCM 2000 gt o The NCM Controller Administration Menu is displayed Select command option B download firmware 12 13 14 15 1 1 NCM 2000 gt b Figure 5 5 Download Firmware Menu NCM 2000 DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE MENU N ACP broadcast download C card re transmit B ACP broadcast switchover O switchover to bank A B S ACP broadcast results T tabs download X exit this menu For an ACP type card select N to broadcast the download image file 12 13 14 15 1 1 NCM 2000 gt n Figure 5 6 NCM Download Broadcast Prompt broadcast begi
97. tion below Figure 5 12 Downloading Firmware Across a Network file flash qb Workstation Console on LAN IP 192 94 46 212 remote node AS2000 Node ID 30 Dallas TX Node Address 0 0 0 1 Multiline shelf LEC Common flash file RP A E o ono sence HR travels inband AS2000 Multi line shelf file server over data network near end node local remote Node ID 8 Note The flash file travels inband over T1 or T3 line to AS2000 T1 or T3 module The file then traverses the backplane via ACP to the NCM RAM Verilink NCM 2000 5 13 Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware FTP the Flash File Select a Remote Node In this example a flash file containing the firmware upgrade has already been transferred to the RAM of the local NCM See Using FTP to Transfer the File in this chapter The Craft interface session is started in the local node NCM that is with the terminal plugged into the Local port or communicating directly with the local NCM via Telnet Select the Administration menu from the local NCM Main Menu O administration The Node Administration menu appears Select S node selection The Node Selection menu appears Select the node you wish to upgrade 12 13 14 15 1 1 NCM 2000 gt s1 Confirmed Selected FAR end
98. tions Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate This equipment is intended to be installed only in a Restricted Access Location that meets the following criteria Access can only be gained by service personnel or users who have been instructed about the reasons for the restrictions applied to the location and about any precautions that must be taken Access can only be gained through the use of a lock and key or other means of security and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location When handling this equipment follow these basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of electric shock and injury Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product and in the manual Unplug the hardware from the wall outlet before cleaning
99. will determine the bus used for ACP communications See Shelf Type Sets ACP Bus in Chapter 3 5 Observe the shelves which have ACP type cards but do not have an NCM For each such shelf one or possibly more of the modules will have a blinking SYS led This indicates the module is the controller for that shelf or that zone in an MLS shelf Unplug the Craft cable from the NCM and move it to the LOCAL port of each such card access the Administration menu for that card and set the Node Address to match the NCM Also verify that the ACP bus used in each card in the shelf is consistent with the shelf type selected in step four Changes to Node Address do not require a reset of the card changes to ACP bus do require a reset of the card NOTE HDM 2180 and HDM 2182 DS3 DSU modules do not offer an ACP bus option Instead these modules search for an NCM at power up and use the same bus as the NCM If a new HDM fails to appear in the shelf slot map of the NCM simply reset the HDM card 6 Move the Craft cable back to the NCM and log in all cards in all connected shelves should now be visible in the NCM shelf slot map If some cards do not appear a For ashelf in which none of the cards appear verify the cable used and the node address setting a For ashelf in which some cards appear and some do not appear verify the ACP bus selection in the missing cards by connecting directly to the LOCAL port 1 12 Verilink NCM 2000 NC
100. ximum gt prim1 The name of the selected circuit is changed in the redisplayed menu Figure 4 8 Edit Circuit Menu Edit T Type perm SP 1 8 TAC 12 13 14 15 N Name priml Circuit 1 1 NCM 2000 Firmware 4 17 P Priority low M Mode 64k NET DP 1 9 DIU DAT2 SM src port chn DM dst port chn not applied 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 not applied 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 not applied 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 not applied U Bus B gt gt gt gt gt Running on Bus B lt lt lt lt lt S Setup X Exit 1 1 NCM 2000 Verilink NCM 2000 Circuit Manager Changing the Type of a Circuit The process of editing an existing circuit to changeits Typeis similar to initially configuring its Type Type T to enter a circuit type 12 13 14 15 1 1 NCM 2000 gt t The circuit type options are shown Select circuit type 1 perm 2 swit 3 prim 4 d bk 5 bkup gt 3 The Add Circuit menu redisplays with the type of the selected circuit changed Figure 4 9 Edit Circuit Menu N Name priml T Type prim SP 1 8 TAC NET SM src port chn not applied not applied not applied not applied Edit Circuit 1 1 NCM 2000 Firmware 4 17 P Priority low M Mode 64k DP 1 9 DIU DAT2 DM dst port chn 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 U Bus B S Setup 12 13 14 15

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