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Patton electronic 4658 Series Switch User Manual

1. Segment R slots 1 8 Segment L slots 9 17 Z i gt 00 a E d 1 oo ii S D E S Fabric slot Peripheral slot System slot Fabric slot Peripheral slot System slot yellow card guides gray card guides red card guides yellow card guides gray card guides red card guides Figure 8 Model 6676 chassis front view The ForeFront Model 6676 9U chassis The ForeFront Model 6676 9U chassis offers 17 slots for installing cPCI processor blades see figure 8 The Model 6676 midplane is divided into segment R slots 1 through 8 and segment L slots 9 through 17 Each mid plane segment contains its own H 110 and PICMG 2 16 bus so since each 6511RC connects to one mid plane segment two Matrix Switch blades installed in each of the two segments are required to serve an entire Model 6676 chassis The Model 6676 chassis can accept up to four Model 6511RC blades installed in slots called fabric slots slots 1 2 9 and 10 designated by yellow card guides In each backplane segment a maxi mum of two 6511RC blades can be installed for operation to provide switching functions fo
2. LED Location Color Status Meaning CLK ERROR Front Yellow On solid Primary Reference clocking source has been lost and the 6511RC is panel using the Secondary Reference as its clocking source Matrix Switch operation should continue unimpaired e Visit the System Clocking Overview page and examine the current clocking configuration and status e Use the clocking configuration and status information to determine the appropriate course of action to restore the Primary Reference clock source to operation Flashing Master Clock source and the Secondary Clock source have been lost and the 651 1RC is using its internal crystal for its clock Matrix Switch operation should continue unimpaired e Visit the System Clocking Overview page to examine the current clocking configuration and status e Use the information in determined the appropriate course of action to restore the Primary Reference to operation Off No clock errors currently detected No action recommended TEST MODE Front Green On solid The STM 1 port is currently operating in some test mode panel No action recommended Of None of the G SHDSL ports is operating in test mode No action recommended WANSI Front Green On solid Indicates the STM 1 port is activated synched and operating normally Panel No action recommended Single Indicates that the Model 6511RC is detecting the SDH network but is Flash unable to synchronize with it
3. A 48V DC A J1 J2 A eso tos SA gaye L Ai ES 5 ee ele elie Grounding Grounding studs studs Figure 11 AC power module and DC power module grounding studs locations 2 Inspect the remote end the 10 AWG ground wire and verify that it is attached to one of the following grounding sources The building ground rod generally located at the site s main service entrance A sprinkler system pipe A cold water pipe Building structural steel Verifying correct cover plate installation Missing front or rear panel cover plates leave the chassis interior open and vulnerable to the following problems e Impaired EMI shielding against incoming and outgoing electromagnetic signals e Reduced chassis cooling system efficiency which can resulting in equipment overheating especially in the SHD laser subsystem on the Matrix Switch Do the following to verify that cover plates are properly installed 1 Inspect the front of the chassis and verify that a cover plate is installed for each vacant module slot and verify that each cover plate s fasteners are tightened securely to the front panel Missing cover plates must be replaced before installing the Matrix Switch Verifying that the ForeFront chassis is properly installed 33 2 Hardware installation Model 65
4. 36 Connecting the front panel EIA 561 RS 232 configuration port DCE configured 37 Connecting the rear panel STM 1 WAN port to an SDH network iii 37 Connecting the STM 1 optical interface to fiber optic network cables ine 37 Connecting the STM 1 electrical interface to coaxial network cables ie 38 Connecting the rear panel Ethernet WAN management ports iiccccccsicseiscciescsssseeseecsceeeatascuteeoacsseeteventevautesens 39 Connecting the 10 100 1000 Base T Ethernet ports to a router hub or switch 40 Completing the hardware installation aiar 40 3 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation nmrrrrrrrrrrre zen zer ren ien esere zen zen een zen een iene eee enon zio zen neo ein een eenezzeneone 41 If early Cal e PRA A iii areali 42 Configuration prefe QUISTES Lena ae 42 Initial configuration through the RS 232 control port i uri 43 Connecting the DB9 RJ45 adapter with the included cable ie 43 Setting up the HyperTerminal or similar program session 44 Using a browser to complete Model 6511RC configuration ion taa 47 Displaying the Matrix Switch 6511RC web administration pages iii 47 Int a nile 49 Config rmo the default Gateway ica ias 51 Confisutins the system clocking parameters ni aia rai 52 Module clocuns mode i ok cascade E E a a e EE Si 52 Modulexlockine source arid fallback iii lla 53 Example sp Adi 53 Example Dunia a ii 54 Contisuring
5. Completing the hardware installation This section verifies that the Matrix Switch hardware is operational to the point where you can begin configur ing the software settings Power is delivered from the CPCI chassis backplane through the 47 pin PICMG 2 11 power connectors on the 6511RC blades Upon insertion into the CPCI chassis the Model 6511RC immediately powers up and begins its boot cycle During the boot cycle the following should occur 1 The POWERLED illuminates indicating normal power is being applied to the 6511RC 2 The green SYSTEM LED begins flashing indicating the 6511RC is operating normally Hardware installation is now complete To configure the 6511RC for operation refer to chapter 3 Configur ing the Matrix Switch for operation on page 41 40 Completing the hardware installation Chapter 3 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Chapter contents OI ERRE E 42 Combpusation pretege kes st Rio NRE AE ia 42 Initial conticurattantbreus te RS 232 contiolipor rue 43 Connecting the DBI R A Sadapter with the included cable sein 43 Setting up the Hyper Lerminali orsimilar Protan sessanta 44 ans a browser to complete Model Oo IRE CON ceii esee ieina e e E E E 47 Displaying the Matrix Switch Gol URC webs administration pages i 47 Pome pave Overview nullo 49 Cante dc ea nea E RE RE O IRR RR 51 Confine thesysteni Ao kinn Palacio nno 52 Medline 52 Modiledlodking or oa 53 E saple eee i AS aah ean c
6. General fault analysis 83 5 e Troubleshooting and maintenance Model 6511RC User Manual Table 6 LED status indications and recommended actions Continued LED Location Color Status Meaning CPU FAIL Front Red On solid CPU is unable to load the software from FLASH to RAM for operation panel As soon as possible remove the Model 6511RC from the CPCI chassis wait 30 seconds then re insert the Model 6511RC into the CPCI chassis and see if the problem disappears If the CPU FAIL LED remains lit after the Model 6511RC completes the power up cycle contact Patton Technical Support to determine if the Matrix Switch needs to be replaced Off The CPU is operating normally No action recommended ALARM Front Red On solid A minor alarm condition has been detected panel Flashing A major alarm condition has been detected Off The Model 6511RC is operating normally No action recommended SYSTEM Front Green Flashing The Model 6511RC is operating normally No action recommended panel Off The Model 6511RC is not functioning properly or As soon as possible remove the Model 6511RC from the CPCI chassis On solid wait 10 seconds then re insert the Model 6511RC into the CPCI chassis and see if the problem disappears Once the Matrix Switch has resumed operation re inspect the SYSTEM LED If the SYSTEM LED does not begin flashing after completing the power up cycle contac
7. Power system The 6511RC obtains power from the CPCI chassis via PCMG 2 11 47 pin power connectors on the front and rear blade Total power consumption is a maximum of 43 Watts provided by modular power supplies installed in the cPCI chassis Central processing unit The 6511RC employs an Intel i960VH RISC processor operating at 100 MHz 100 Mips The CPU controls the memory front back panel and management interface for DSO timeslot mapping Ethernet switching loop back and management services System memory provided by e 4 MB Flash ROM e 8 MB EDO DRAM System timing The system timing for the Matrix Switch must be configured using the blade s management services typically via Web Management Clocking Mode When configured in Master mode the Matrix Switch serves as the Master clock source timing reference for all other blades on the same H 100 bus within the Model 6476 chassis or Model 6676 chassis segment When configured in Backup mode the Matrix Switch serves as an alternate Master clocking source backup should the Master clocking source fail When configured in Slave mode the Matrix Switch will not provide system timing over the H 100 bus for any other blades Clocking Source Regardless of its clocking mode the Matrix Switch can derive its own system timing from several sources You will define two clocking sources for the Matrix Switch a first choice Primary Reference and an alternate Fallback Reference The Matrix s
8. _ lz AN STM 1 port electrical AA 10 100 1000 10 100 1000 ENET port 1 AI ENET port 2 5 Figure 14 Matrix Switch rear blade network interface ports Installing the network cables 35 2 Hardware installation Model 6511RC User Manual Connecting the front panel Ethernet LAN port The Matrix Switch includes a 10 100Base T transceiver accessible via a physical interface on the front panel of the front blade for connection to an Ethernet LAN The Ethernet interface complies with IEEE 802 3 and is pre sented on a 6 pin RJ 45 female receptacle Once connected to a LAN the Ethernet port will autosense the speed of the LAN and automatically negotiate half or full duplex operation This port provides access to the Matrix Switch s resident management services including the HTTP Web Management feature This port also connects to the on board Ethernet Switch thus providing Ethernet access to other blades within the ForeFront system via the PICMG 2 16 PSB This section describes connecting the Matrix Switch to the Ethernet LAN via an Ethernet hub switch or workstation Connecting the 10 100Base T Ethernet port to an Ethernet switch or hub The 10 100Base T Ethernet port see figure 5 is designed to connect to an Ethernet switch or hub The Ethernet RJ 45 pin and signal definitions for the Matrix Switch or for a NIC card in a workstation PC are shown in figure 15 Connect a straight thro
9. e Verify the STM 1 cables are fully and correctly connected e Examine the SDH Configuration page and ensure each parameter value matches the corresponding value in the connected SDH net work Off Indicates rear module not present or STM 1 port is not configured e Ensure rear module is incorrectly installed install if absent e Examine the SDH Configuration page and ensure each parameter value matches the corresponding value in the connected SDH net work ENET Front Green Flashing Indicates there is Ethernet frame activity on at least one of the eight PICMG SWITCH Panel or 2 16 connections to other blades on the PSB bus No action recommended On solid Off Indicates no Ethernet frame activity detected on the PICMG 2 16 bus No action recommended ENET REAR Front Green Flashing Indicates Ethernet frame activity on one or both of the 10 100 1000 Panel or Ethernet ports No action recommended On solid General fault analysis 85 5 e Troubleshooting and maintenance Model 6511RC User Manual Table 6 LED status indications and recommended actions Continued LED Location Color Status Meaning Off There is NO Ethernet frame activity on either of the 10 100 1000 Ethernet ports No action recommended READY Front Blue On Indicates module is ready for removal from cPCI chassis panel Off Indicates module NOT ready for removal from cPCI chassis D
10. Fila Save in fa MatrixSwitchBackups y ea RE file You z but History do n STAR B fcon 6B 69 00 fcon 00 File name config _backup_05 05 2005 X Di Save as type web Page complete htm html Cancel Encoding Westem European Windows fconfigbata 14 0x00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 E8 03 00 00 E 8 03 00 00 50 00 00 00 E 50 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 B3 23 Figure 59 Saving the access server flash memory configuration data as a text file Completing the installation This section verifies that the Model 6511RC is fully operational 1 Perform a hard reset as follows On the configuration menu click the HOME hyperlink to display the Matrix Switch Home Page Scroll down to Operator Actions buttons Click the Hard Reset button Wait about ten seconds for the Matrix Switch to fully resume normal operation Verify the green POWER LED is lit If the POWER LED is flashing green refer to chapter 5 Trouble shooting and maintenance on page 81 Verify that green SYSTEM LED is flashing to indicate the Model 6511RC system is operating normally Completing the installation 3 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation 3 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Model 6511RC User Manual 5 Verify that the green WAN LED is illuminated indicating that the Model
11. For the value of TUG 2 select TUG2 1 1 from the drop down menu For the value of TU 12 select TU12 1 1 from the drop down menu For the value of El Slots enter 1 32 in the text box For t0H110 5 under H 110 Number select port1 1 from the drop down menu For toH110 5 under H 110 slots enter 1 32 in the text box For fromH110 5 under H 110 Number select port1 1 from the drop down menu For fromH110 5 under H 110 slots enter 33 64 in the text box Click the Define button ee DI 10 Verify that your new mapping appears in the Defined Mappings table 11 Examine the new mapping to ensure it was entered and recorded correctly You have completed the DSO mapping procedure for example 1 72 Using a browser to complete Model 6511RC configuration Model 6511RC User Manual 3 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Example 2 Map TUG 3 or AU 3 no 2 TUG 2 no 1 TU 12 no 1 received timeslots 1 32 to H 110 Port 1 timeslots 65 96 Map TUG 3 or AU 3 no 1 TUG 2 no 1 TU 12 no 1 transmitted timeslots 1 32 from H 110 Port 1 timeslots 97 128 Solution 1 For the value of the first parameter under SDH Channel select either TUG3 2 2 or AU3 2 2 from the drop down menu For the value of TUG 2 select TUG2 1 1 from the drop down menu For the value of TU 12 select TU12 1 1 from the drop down menu Under El Slots enter 1 32 in the text box For t0H110 5 under H 110 Number select port1 1 from the drop down m
12. Model 6511RC Matrix Switch User Manual e I PATTON 6511RC MATRIX s SONET SDH Ethe 10 100 ENET Sales Office 1 301 975 1000 Technical Support 1 301 975 1007 E mail support patton com WWW www patton com Part Number 07MD6511RC GS Rev B Revised February 20 2012 Patton Electronics Company Inc 7622 Rickenbacker Drive Gaithersburg MD 20879 USA tel 1 301 975 1000 fax 1 301 869 9293 support 1 301 975 1007 url www patton com e mail support patton com Copyright 2012 Patton Electronics Company All rights reserved The information in this document is subject to change without notice Patton Electronics assumes no liability for errors that may appear in this document The software described in this document is furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license Contents CI nen NN 3 Campliancelafonmagon rara air cca A Leste Troe vor al IBV a 12 E a ee i ee ill ile 7 A e 7 EGR S Ee mE tiene 7 CER teen EAEE EEE E ERS 8 VA O BURLEY EE E E E T E NN 9 O OO ECO 9 SERE ROIO ORIO 9 Freuuons c ice ili re AL anita 10 Wepoaraplicalicomvenuions uscd irme document n 10 General conventione roen aie R E ERA AAEE R E E Bie ET ee 10 Nanto RENI E E A E RR 11 I i aac eS 13 Modd G URC Mans Switch DE 14 Tat A EON E ne 16 Rarer ronpehassis arcniectiiren O 19 Farer ront Modto ia ae 19 Dis Porron Wien 20 Mar ai 21 TON mapp ng ond o
13. Selecting the SDH mapping path on page 60 Displaying the Matrix Switch 6511RC web administration pages Do the following 1 Connect your PC s Ethernet connection to the Ethernet LAN 2 Connect the 6511RC s Matrix Switch 10 100 Ethernet port to the Ethernet LAN 3 At your PC open a web browser session In your browser s URL address field type the IP address of the Model 6511RC for example if the Model 6511RC s IP address 123 124 221 10 you would type 123 124 221 10 in the browser s URL address field If you do not have an IP address in your TDAC refer to Initial configuration through the RS 232 control port on page 43 4 Alogin promptwill appear In the username field type superuser then press lt Tab gt to move the cursor to the Password field In the password field type superuser then press lt Enter gt Using a browser to complete Model 6511RC configuration 47 3 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Model 6511RC User Manual 5 The 3069RC Configuration Menu home page will appear see figure 27 Patton Home Page Serene Z 2222 S J Ss Si HOME GS Import Export 3 Model 6511 RC Matrix Switch O fn Software Revision 1 0 12 gt Alarms May 21 2004 09 55 59 DSO Mapping A System Clocking Status of Matrix Switch y Ethernet NS O o pu 1 CPU Idle 187 0 E CA E E TE Filtering Running Since Last Boot 3 days 06 45 10 hours Vay RIP Version 2 A SNMP Chassi
14. Connect a STM 1 WAN line to the 6511RC s STM 1 port 2 Click the System Clocking hyperlink on the 6511RC Configuration Menu see figure 27 on page 48 to open the System Clocking Overview page see figure 34 System Clocking Overview Matrix Such Clocking Parameters Module Clocking Mode master 1 bd on the H 110 Bus Module Clocking Source Primary Reference wan 602 Fallback Reference internal 200 y Module Clocking Fallback Fallback Feature Desired State enable 1 Modify Figure 34 System Clocking Overview page example 1 For Module Clocking Mode select master 1 from the drop down menu Under Module Clocking Source for Primary Reference select wan 602 from the drop down menu For Fallback Reference select internal 200 from the drop down menu Under Module Clocking Fallback for Fallback Feature Desired State select enable 1 Click the Modify button NA AD Using a browser to complete Model 6511RC configuration 53 3 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Model 6511RC User Manual Example 2 For this example another Matrix Switch is the chassis is the clocking master providing the system clock for the chassis and your 6511RC is a slave Your 6511RC will derive its timing from the H 110 bus sys tem clock as the main reference and from its STM 1 port as the fallback reference To define the system clock ing parameters 1 Connect a STM 1 WAN line to the 6511RC s STM 1 port
15. page see figure 67 Matrix Switch test tools 91 5 e Troubleshooting and maintenance Model 6511RC User Manual Framing Type SDH Section Trace Monitor sectionTraceDisable 0 7 Section Trace sectiontrace Section Trace Msg Len sectionTraceLen64 64 Section Trace JO Byte je Tx Payload Scramble sdhScrambleEnable 1 y Rx Payload Scramble sdhScrambleEnable 1 y LoopBack sonetFacilityLoop 1 y Line Coding sonetMedumNRZ 4 SDH Mapping au3Mapper 0 y Submit Figure 67 Section Trace parameters on the SDH Configuration page For Section Trace Monitor select section TraceEnable 1 from the drop down menu For the Section Trace message string enter the alphanumeric string your connected SDH network uses for the Section Trace Message String in the SDH frame Note Section trace is used for 16 byte and 64 byte section trace messages For 1 byte and 64 byte trace messages the JO byte is used and the value of section trace is ignored 5 For Section Trace Msg Len from the drop down menu select the value used by the SDH network your Matrix Switch is connected to either 1 16 or 64 byte trace messages 6 For Section Trace JO Byte enter the value your connected SDH network uses for the JO byte in the SDH frame Note JO is used only for 1 byte section trace messages For 16 byte and 64 byte trace messages the trace message string is used and the value of JO is ignored 7 Click the Submit button to save
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18. 2 Click the System Clocking hyperlink on the 6511RC Configuration Menu see figure 27 on page 48 to open the System Clocking Overview page see figure 35 System Clocking Overview Matrix Swatch Clocking Parameters Module Clocking Mode slave 3 y on the H 110 Bus Module Clocking Source Primary Reference system 600 y Fallback Reference wan 602 Module Clocking Fallback Fallback Feature Desired State enable 1 Modify Figure 35 System Clocking Configuration page example 2 For Module Clocking Mode select slave 2 from the drop down menu Under Module Clocking Source for Primary Reference select system 600 from the drop down menu For Fallback Reference select wan 602 from the drop down menu Under Module Clocking Fallback for Fallback Feature Desired State select enable 1 Click the Modify button Oe E a Configuring the SDH circuit parameters In order for the STM 1 link to function correctly you must correctly define the values of certain configurable parameters that affect the SDH circuit In order to configure the STM 1 link you must first gather the follow ing information e Which El mapping path either AU3 or AU4 will be used within the STM 1 link e Section trace message length The value of the JO byte for section trace messages e Path 1 trace message length The value of the J1 byte for path 1 trace messages e The value of path 1 signal label e The El payload type either
19. Byte je Tx Payload Scramble sdhScrambleEnable 1 y Rx Payload Scramble sdhScrambleEnable 1 y LoopBack sonetOtherLoop 3 E Line Coding sonetMedumNRZ 4 SDH Mapping au3Mapper 0 y Subrnit Figure 45 SDH Modify page Using a browser to complete Model 651 1RC configuration 61 3 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Model 6511RC User Manual 3 Scroll down to the SDH mapping parameter and select the appropriate mapping path from the drop down menu Select au3Mapper 0 or au4Mapper 1 To multiplex seven TUG 2s into an AU 3 select au3Mapper 0 the factory default from the drop down menu To multiplex three TUG 3s into an AU 4 select au4Mapper 1 4 Click the Submit button to save changes You are now ready to define DSO mappings Defining DSO mappings In order for the STM 1 link to carry traffic through the Matrix Switch to and from the ForeFront system you must define a set of DSO mappings correlations You will define mappings between the full duplex DSOs within the STM 1 link and the simplex DSOs within the H 110 bus While it is not necessary to define a map ping for every DSO in the SDH link only the mapped DS0s will carry user data Unmapped DSOs may be con figured to carry an idle code Otherwise unmapped DS0s will carry a random bit stream For each DSO Mapping you define you will create a correlation between a communications channel in the STM 1 link and a communications channel within the ForeF
20. De activating the Model 6511RC on page 80 Note When re inserting the 6511RC into the chassis please follow the pro cedures cited in chapter 2 Hardware installation on page 31 Table 5 Symptoms Problem Corrective Action POWER LED green To verify that power is being supplied to the Model 6511RC via the CPCI chassis is extinguished power bus verify that at least one chassis power supply module is installed in the chassis and functioning normally POWER LED green is The 6511RC has detected a power failure on a power bus There may be a prob flashing lem with the CPCI chassis power system which feeds the Model 6511RC such as a failed power supply module in the chassis The Model 6511RC will function nor mally with one power supply Inspect the power supplies in the CPCI chassis to identify and replace the failed power supply module If no failed power supply is found or if the POWER LED continues flashing contact Patton Technical Support to determine if the Matrix Switch should be replaced CPU FAIL LED red is lit CPU is unable to load the software from FLASH to RAM for operation As soon as possible remove the Model 6511RC from the CPCI chassis wait 30 seconds then re insert the Model 6511RC into the CPCI chassis and see if the problem disap pears If the CPU FAIL LED remains lit after the Model 6511RC completes the power up cycle contact Patton Technical Support to determine if the Matrix Switch needs to be
21. Displaying the Matrix Switch 6511RC web administra tion pages on page 47 Defining the IP default gateway see Configuring the default gateway on page 51 Defining the system clocking parameters see Configuring the system clocking parameters on page 52 Defining the STM 1 Circuit parameters see Configuring the SDH circuit parameters on page 54 Enabling idle code generation for designated DSO channels see Configuring DSO idle codes on page 58 Defining DSO mappings within the STM 1 link see Selecting the SDH mapping path on page 60 e Saving your configuration on page 74 describes how to save your configuration settings e Backing up your configuration parameters on page 75 describes how save your configuration parame ters to a file e Completing the installation on page 77 describes how to verify that your 6511RC Matrix Switch is fully operational Configuration prerequisites You will need the following to configure the 6511RC Matrix Switch e APC equipped with the following RS 232 V 24 serial port VT 100 terminal program e g HyperTerminal Ethernet port Web browser e g Netscape Communicator or Microsoft Internet Explorer e You will need the following information to configure the Model 6511RC The IP address and subnet mask for the 6511RC s Ethernet port The IP address of the default gateway e To configure the STM 1 link you will need
22. If possible talk to the person who reported the problem and obtain a detailed description of the symp toms Create a written trouble report listing all the symptoms observed including a complete description of the status for each LED indicator 2 LED Status Indications and Recommended actions table 6 provides information on interpreting LED status indicators along with recommended actions in response to each LED status indication To correct the problem with your Matrix Switch compare each LED status in your trouble report with the information in the table and follow the recommend action for each LED Table 6 LED status indications and recommended actions LED Location Color Status Meaning POWER Front Green On solid Power is being applied No action recommended panel Flashing The 6511RC has detected a power failure on a power bus There may be a problem with the CPCI power supply system such as a failed power supply module in the chassis The Model 6511RC will function normally with one power supply Inspect the power supplies in the CPCI chassis to identify and replace the failed power supply module If the POWER LED continues flashing when all chassis power supplies are functional contact Patton Technical Sup port to determine if the Matrix Switch should be replaced Off No input power is being applied Verify that at least one chassis power supply module is installed in the chassis and functioning normally
23. Statement This equipment complies with Part 68 of FCC rules and the requirements adopted by ACTA On the bottom side of this equipment is a label that contains among other information a product identifier in the format US AAAEQ TXXXX If requested this number must be provided to the telephone company A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA This equipment uses a Universal Service Order Code USOC jack RJ 11C If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advance notice isn t practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service Compliance Information Model 6511RC User Manual If trouble is experienced with this equipment for repair or warranty information please contact our company If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone compa
24. TUG 3 or AU 3 3 Els per TUG 2 Figure 10 El to STM 1 multiplexing structure Matrix Switch TDM capacity The Matrix Switch provides the means for you to map any DSO on the H 110 TDM bus to any DSO on the STM 1 trunk and vice versa The difference in capacity between the H 110 bus and the STM 1 link is 64 half duplex DS0s the equivalent of one El line The STM 1 uplink provides sufficient capacity to aggregate 98 of the traffic capacity of the H 110 TDM bus The Model 6511RC provides the capability to map and aggre gate traffic on the H 110 bus up to the full capacity of the STM 1 trunk Matrix Switch Ethernet Switching The Matrix Switch also delivers Ethernet connectivity and switching for any Ethernet traffic traversing the PICMG 2 16 bus to which the blade is connected The Model 6511RC provides the Ethernet switching fabric for all other blades connected to the same PICMG 2 16 packet switching bus within the chassis mid plane The built in Ethernet switch switches Ethernet traffic between the PICMG 2 16 bus the 10 100 Ethernet LAN port presented on the front panel of the front blade and the two 10 100 1000 Ethernet WAN uplink ports presented on the 6511RCrear panel of the rear blade All three Ethernet ports provide access to the SNMP agent and HTTP Web Management services within the 6511RC In addition all three Ethernet ports provide access via the Internet Protocol to the other blades on the packet bus including access to the Web Manag
25. box Oy QU ASA I cr DSO Mapping Overview Matrix Switch Display Option displayLongForm 0 y Modify Mapping Help El input format e1PorFormat 1 Modify Define a Mapping STM 1 Channel Mid plane Channel Port Type El Number El Slots Direction H 110 Port H 110 Slots el 1 poni fi 32 toH110 5 port fi 32 fromH110 6 port1 1 33 64 Define Figure 48 Define a mapping table for Example 1 7 Click the Define button 8 Verify your new mapping appears in the Defined Mappings table see figure 49 Defined Mappings STM 1 Channel Mid plane Channel ID Au 3 Tug 2 Tu 12 El El Slots H 110 Type H 110 Number H 110 Slots 1 au3 1 1 tug2 1 1 tu12 1 1 port1 1 1 32 toH110 5 porti 1 1 32 fromH110 6 port1 1 33 64 Figure 49 Defined Mappings table for example 1 9 Examine the new mapping to verify that it was entered and recorded correctly You have completed the DSO mapping procedure for example 1 66 Using a browser to complete Model 6511RC configuration Model 6511RC User Manual 3 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Example 2 Map El Port 2 received timeslots 1 32 to H 110 Port 1 timeslots 65 96 Map El Port 2 transmitted timeslots 1 32 from H 110 Port 1 timeslots 97 128 Solution Under El Number select port2 2 from the drop down menu see figure 50 Under El Slots enter 1 32 in the text box For toH110 5 under H 110 Number select port1 1 from the drop dow
26. for installing the Model 6511RC Matrix Switch Note Before installing the Matrix Switch you will need to obtain the line type and encoding of the STM 1 link from your local telephone com pany Telco e Unpacking the Model 6511RC Matrix Switch lists the contents in the Matrix Switch shipping con tainer e Matrix Switch hardware installation describes installing the Matrix Switch on a flat surface or in a stan dard 19 inch rack e Installing the network cables on page 35 describes installing the power and network interface cables e Completing the hardware installation on page 40 describes testing the Matrix Switch hardware to verify that it is ready for software configuration Unpacking the Model 6511RC Matrix Switch Inspect the shipping carton for external damage Note any damage before removing the container contents Report equipment damage to the shipping carrier immediately for claim purposes Save all packing materials in case you need to return an item to the factory for servicing The Matrix Switch comes with the following items e The Model 6511RC Digital Cross Connect Matrix Switch One RJ45 to RJ45 cable for use with the console and Ethernet ports e A DB9 RJ45 EIA 561 adapter for connecting a PC s serial port to the Matrix Switch console port Verifying that the ForeFront chassis is properly installed You must verify that the ForeFront chassis is correctly installed before instal
27. installed in the following ForeFront cPCI chassis e Model 6476 GU chassis e Model 6676 9U chassis ForeFront Model 6476 6U cPCI chassis The ForeFront Model 6476 6U cPCI chassis provides 8 slots for installing cPCI processor blades see figure 7 The Model 6476 chassis accepts up to two Model 6511RC blades installed in the fabric slots designated by a yellow blade guide Using the H 110 TDM and PICMG 2 16 packet busses residing in the chassis mid plane an installed Model 6511 can communicate with the other blades installed and operating in the remaining slots Peripheral Slot yn Slot Gray card guides Red card guides S SYSTEM O FALO e 0000000000 200 le 000 0000000000 c000000000 0000000000 0000000000 0000000000 oo000009000000000090000000000000000 poecso6000090000900000000000000000000 lo0 0000000000000 OOO ODO OOOO OOOO OOD 00000000 00000000 00000000000 r n Fabric Slot Model 6511 only Yellow card guides Figure 7 Model 6476 chassis front view Hardware overview 19 1 Introduction Model 651 1RC User Manual
28. interface type Do the following to define the physical interface type providing the STM 1 link 1 In the SDH Physical Configuration section see figure 38 select from the Physical Interface drop down menu the value that corresponds to the physical cabling attached to your STM 1 interface ports If you are using fiber optic cable connected to the rear card SC connectors then select optical 0 If you are using coaxial cables connected to the rear card BNC connectors then select electrical 1 SDH Physical Configuration Physical Interface electrical 1 y Submit Figure 38 SDH Physical Configuration section 2 Click the Submit button to activate your selection Configuring the SDH interface parameters 1 Inthe SDH Interface Configuration section see figure 39 for Circuit Identifier enter an optional alphanu meric name for this STM 1 link SDH Interface Configuration Circuit Identifier SDH_Circuit_ID 99 Framing Type SDH Section Trace Monitor section TraceDisable 0 Section Trace fsectiontrace Section Trace Msg Len sectionTraceLen64 64 Section Trace JO Byte je Tx Payload Scramble sdhScrambleEnable 1 Rx Payload Scramble sdhScrambleEnable 1 y LoopBack sonetOtherLoop 3 Line Coding sonetMedumNRZ 4 SDH Mapping au3Mapper 0 y Submit Figure 39 SDH Interface Configuration section 2 If section trace is enabled in your connected SDH network go to step 3 Otherwise because section tra
29. no calibration Maintenance This section describes replacing the Model 6511RC Replacing the Model 6511RC If you isolate a problem to the a Model 6511RC component the entire Model 6511RC must be replaced as described in the follow section Exporting the current Model 651 IRC configuration The 6511RC Matrix Switch provides Import Export functions These functions enable you to back up export and restore import your Matrix Switch s configuration parameters against possible failure Should your Matrix Switch ever need replacing a previously saved copy of your exported configuration file can quickly be loaded imported into a replacement Matrix Switch Note Import Export functions require superuser access privileges 94 Periodic maintenance Model 6511RC User Manual 5 e Troubleshooting and maintenance Note The parameters that will be exported are the power up settings as they are stored in flash memory and may not be the current operating parameters To ensure that you export the most current parameters go to HOME then under Operator Actions click on the Record Current Configuration button 1 Ifyou already have an exported backup copy of your current configuration go to Removing the defective Model 6511RC on page 97 Otherwise go to step 2 2 On the Configuration Menu pane click the Import Export hyperlink to display the Import Export page figure 69 Maintenance Import Export Matriz Switch EXPORT C
30. on the rear blade see figure 14 on page 35 2 Attach the transmit connector of the coaxial cable to the RX connector on the rear blade Connecting the rear panel Ethernet WAN management ports The Matrix Switch provides two 10 100 1000Base T Ethernet transceivers accessible via physical interfaces on the rear panel of the rear blade for connection to an external router hub or switch Both interfaces are pre sented on RJ 45 6 pin female receptacles The interfaces comply with IEEE specification 802 3 and are labeled ENET 1 and ENET 2 see figure 14 on page 35 Once connected to a LAN the Ethernet port will autosense the speed of the LAN and automatically negotiate half or full duplex operation The ports provide access to the Matrix Switch s resident management services including the HTTP web management feature This port also connects to the on board Ethernet switch thus providing Ethernet access to other blades within the ForeFront system via the PICMG 2 16 PSB You can use the two high speed Ethernet ports to implement the following functions e Ethernet trunks You can connect the 10 100 100 Ethernet ports to a WAN router in order to deliver high speed aggregated packet based traffic to and from the ForeFront system over packet switched WAN trunks The WAN router would then be connected to a private WAN or to the Internet Ethernet management network You can connect the 10 100 100 Ethernet ports to a local area network via a
31. page 23 for details TDM mapping and aggregation The Model 6511RC Matrix Switch concentrates the traffic capacity of up to 63 El lines for delivery on a 155 54 Mbps optical or electrical STM 1 uplink For El traffic aggregation the Matrix Switch performs mul tiplexing and demultiplexing for all 63 E1 lines comprising the 155 52 Mbps STM 1 uplink Each El line comprises 32 DSO timeslots Each timeslot comprises a 64 kbps communication channel or DSO The Model 6511RC delivers a fully non blocking switching matrix to the ForeFront system providing any to any map ping between all 4096 half duplex DSO timeslots carried in the H 110 bus and all 4032 half duplex DSO timeslots in the SDH STM 1 uplink Hardware overview 21 1 Introduction Model 651 1RC User Manual TDM bus architecture The Matrix Switch provides an interface to the H 110 bus within the ForeFront chassis The total capacity of the H 110 bus is 4096 half duplex DSO channels the equivalent of 64 El lines see figure 9 Each DSO chan nel can be mapped in either direction transmitting to the Matrix Switch or receiving from the H 110 bus The H 110 bus organizes the 4096 half duplex DSO channels into 32 H 110 ports Each of the 32 H 110 ports car ries 128 half duplex 64 kbps timeslots DSOs STM 1 Link Capacity 4032 Simplex timeslots SDH 2016 Full duplex DSOs Mapping H 110 Bus Capacity 4096 Simplex timeslots 2048 Full duplex DSOs 32 Ports 128 timeslots each 63
32. parameters from FLASH Set Factory Default Configuration this button see figure 29 clears out the configuration in FLASH and loads the factory default parameters into FLASH memory The factory default settings will not execute on the Model 6511RC until it is re booted by doing a Hard Reset Note Set Factory Default Configuration figure 29 will delete the Model 6511RC s Ethernet IP address any routing information and any other site specific configuration changes made for your particular installation You will have to re enter the Model 6511RC s Ethernet IP address and netmask using the front panel control port in order to gain access the HT TP HTML Management pages again 50 Using a browser to complete Model 6511RC configuration Model 6511RC User Manual 3 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Configuring the default gateway The default gateway IP address if defined is used solely for managing the 6511RC remotely via the Ethernet port The 6511RC does not transmit or receive user data nor any other traffic via the default gateway IP address or the Ethernet port Do the following to add the default gateway 1 On the 6511RC Configuration Menu see figure 27 on page 48 click the ZP hyperlink to open the IP Overview page see figure 30 IP Overview Matia Swich TCP UDP ICMP Modify Addressing Info Routing Info Address Translation Info IP Parameters Forwarding forwarding 1 Defaul
33. that execute an action lt gt Angle brackets indicate function and keyboard keys such as lt SHIFT gt lt CTRL gt lt C gt and so on 10 Model 6511RC User Manual About this guide Table 1 General conventions Continued Convention Meaning Are you ready All system messages and prompts appear in the Courier font as the system would display them dir Bold Courier font indicates where the operator must type a response or command Mouse conventions The following conventions are used when describing mouse actions Convention Left mouse button Table 2 Mouse conventions Meaning This button refers to the primary or leftmost mouse button unless you have changed the default configuration Right mouse button This button refers the secondary or rightmost mouse button unless you have changed the default configuration Point This word means to move the mouse in such a way that the tip of the pointing arrow on the screen ends up resting at the desired location Click Means to quickly press and release the left or right mouse button as instructed in the procedure Make sure you do not move the mouse pointer while clicking a mouse button Double click Means to press and release the same mouse button two times quickly Drag This word means to point the arrow and then hold down the left or right mouse but ton as instructed in the procedure as you move the mouse
34. to a new location When you have moved the mouse pointer to the desired location you can release the mouse button 12 Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter contents A cr See err er ERRE 14 Flardwarsevenieni ipo iaia dn ii li ce li nie ci oo in ino 16 ai 19 orelront Modelos PE tren e Ri 19 The ForeFront Modell 6676 JU chassis cr ALL rane 20 a e E E e e A PAN I i 21 TOM mapping and agprepanioni i aa 21 UD bears RR 22 SSNS WH hog iced gel ah ate eee ee RE Pe pentire ei i eil lorena lu 22 A lt lt nn 23 IVS MERE nn DI Management a 24 IN Mears BST nt Seni ie eee ile a ani al nia 24 lanapementlatentaces canto allena EEE 24 Niana ense 0AP ito oa to 24 Ilaria SwitehIntertaces ian En no ii ite ii uan 25 WAN Ias Tact ate erate NE R R E E E EA E ee ee tee A Tee EE AE EREE 25 AE Venta E E A E E E A E A A o 25 LAN Ines iii ii 25 senior 26 Power e RENI MALL RO ER 26 COSO OTO eee 26 a ipo iii colo ere li i el i livio e iaia ii 26 Clocking Mode rara aaa 26 lnc king Sour nicole lla ea 26 A cosi icone re cal ia e ei ile e lirici iii ioiuia 27 See I ES Ra 27 A cereali IONE 2A Physical dimensions icaro oa di rie iaia i na el ion 27 LED Indicatofsi ssaa ie T ledro OE T cui all sil lo DA A ea 29 13 1 e Introduction Model 6511RC User Manual Model 6511RC Matrix Switch overview The Model 6511RC Matrix Switch see figure 1 combines TDM aggregation and cross connection with high speed packet switching over synchronous dig
35. you are finished with this guide your Matrix Switch will be connected to the remote DSL modems and transferring data The instructions in this guide are based on the following assumptions e The Matrix Switch is installed in a Patton ForeFront chassis e The Matrix Switch will connect to an SDH STM 1 network There is a LAN connected to one of the Matrix Switch s Ethernet ports Audience This guide is intended for the following users e Operators e Installers e Maintenance technicians Structure This guide contains the following chapters and appendices e Chapter 1 describes the Matrix Switch e Chapter 2 describes installing the Matrix Switch hardware Chapter 3 describes configuring the Matrix Switch for use e Chapter 4 details how to power up and deactivate the Matrix Switch e Chapter 5 contains troubleshooting and maintenance information e Chapter 6 contains information on contacting Patton technical support for assistance For best results read the contents of this guide before you install the Matrix Switch About this guide Model 6511RC User Manual Precautions Notes and cautions which have the following meanings are used throughout this guide to help you become aware of potential Matrix Switch problems Warnings relate to personal injury issues and Cautions refer to potential property damage Note Calls attention to important information The shock hazard symbol and WARNING heading indicate a potential e
36. your work into operating memory volatile DRAM and activate the new parameter values Path trace The path trace function verifies path connectivity between the two path terminating nodes The two SDH path terminating devices perform the trace over the STM 1 media segment between them When Path Trace is enabled the SDH frame carries the Path Trace message in either the J1 byte or the path trace string The value you define for Path Trace Message Length determines which field will carry the Path Trace message as specified below 1 byte Trace Message Length use the JI byte for trace messaging and ignore the contents of path trace string The value of JO may be any positive integer in the range of 0 to 255 16 byte Trace Message Length use the path trace string for path trace messaging and ignore the con tents of 1 The value of path trace string may be any alphanumeric text string up to 15 characters long The 16 byte field includes CRC 7 in the 16th byte 92 Matrix Switch test tools Model 6511RC User Manual 5 e Troubleshooting and maintenance 64 byte Trace Message Length use the section trace string for section trace messaging and ignore the contents of 1 The value of section trace string may be any alphanumeric text string up to 64 characters long The 64 byte field does not include any CRC Number of paths per frame The STM 1 frame can support one path or three paths depending on how the STM 1 signal is mappe
37. 11RC Configuration Menu see figure 27 on page 48 click the El Link hyperlink to display the El Link page see figure 41 E1 Link Matrix Switch Show Current Configuration TUG3 tug3ALL 0 Y TUG2 tug2ALL 0 y Submit Query Figure 41 El Link page 2 To viewall of the 63 Els within the STM 1 link first ensure that tug3ALL 0 is selected next to the label TUG3 tug2ALL 0 is selected next to the label TUG2 then click the Submit Query button to display the next page showing E1 link status see figure 42 TUG3 1 TUG2 1 Line Types El Near End Line Statistics TU Circuit ID 7 Frame Type Alarm Status Current History Totals DSO Configuration 1 ET Circuit D 1 dsxlE1 4 a 0 us 2 E1_Circuit_ID 8 dsxlEl 4 a 2 9 DI 3 E1_circuit_ID 15 dsxt E14 a 9 o De Submit Changes Figure 42 Page showing E1 link status This page displays all 63 E1 links according to their position within the STM 1 mapping structure each El resides within a tributary unit TU 3 TUs reside within each level 2 tributary unit group TUG 2 The final level of multiplexing concentrates 7 TUG 2s within either a level 3 administrative unit group AUG 3 or a level 3 tributary unit group TUG 3 The TUG 3 then resides within a level 4 administra tive unit group AUG 4 Using a browser to complete Model 6511RC configuration 59 3 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Model 6511RC User Manu
38. 11RC User Manual Note Missing cover plates can be replaced by calling Patton Sales at 1 301 975 1000 The Sales Department is available Monday through Friday from 8 00 A M to 5 00 P M EST 8 00 to 17 00 UTC 5 2 Inspect the rear of the chassis and verify that a cover plate is installed for each vacant module slot and ver ify that each cover plate s fasteners are tightened securely to the rear panel Missing cover plates must be replaced before installing the Matrix Switch Matrix Switch hardware installation Do the following to install the Matrix Switch hardware 1 Remove the Matrix Switch rear blade from its shipping container Note Be sure to wear the anti static strap to prevent electrostatic damage to the blade Note The Matrix Switch should be installed as close as possible to the ter mination jack provided by the Telco The location should be well ventilated Do not block the rack chassis cooling vents 2 Remove the slot cover plate if present 3 Unlatch both handles on the Matrix Switch blade by pressing in on the red release button in each handle see figure 12 4 While holding the Matrix Switch from the card handles see figure 12 align the Matrix Switch with the guide rails of the appropriate slot and slide it back until it touches the backplane connectors and the align ment ESD pin see figure 12 engages the chassis When the blade is fully seated the red release buttons in the handles clic
39. 6511RCSTM 1 port is acti vated is synchronized with the SDH network and operating normally Note Ifthe Matrix Switch does not behave as described the most likely cause is that the Matrix Switch SDH parameters values for the STM 1 link do not match those of the connected SDH network To resolve this problem double check the parameters on the Matrix Switch SDH Configuration page against those of the Connected SDH net work and correct any incorrect values 6 There are three LEDs that indicate status for the Matrix Switch Ethernet subsystem For information about interpreting the three Ethernet status LEDs see table 3 on page 27 Congratulations Your Matrix Switch is now installed If you require further information about configuring your Matrix Switch settings refer to the Model 6511RC Matrix Switch Administrators Reference Guide available online at www patton com manuals 6511RC arg pdf Note For information on activating and de activating your Model 6511RC Matrix Switch refer to chapter 4 Operation and shutdown on page 79 78 Completing the installation Chapter 4 Operation and shutdown Chapter contents latrodbctiont din n 80 Actunavine the Model Go RC e n i e lie lino 80 beige Ren 0 80 79 4 Operation and shutdown Model 6511RC User Manual Introduction This chapter describes how to start up and power down the Model 6511RC Activating the Model 6511RC The Model 6511RC is activated by completing
40. 7 from the drop down menu see figure 52 Under El Slots enter 1 32 in the text box For toH110 5 under H 110 Number select port4 4 from the drop down menu For toH110 5 under H 110 slots enter 1 32 in the text box For fromH110 5 under H 110 Number select port4 4 from the drop down menu For fromH110 5 under H 110 slots enter 33 64 in the text box Oo Ge I cr Define a Mapping STM 1 Channel Mid plane Channel Port Type El Number El Slots Direction H 110 Port H 110 Slots el 1 por f 32 toH110 5 pora E fi 32 fromH110 6 pon3 3 E 35 64 Define Figure 52 Define a Mapping table for example 3 7 Click the Define button 8 Verify your new mapping appears in the Defined Mappings table see figure 53 Defined Mappings STM 1 Channel Mid plane Channel ID 4u 3 Tug 2 Tu 12 El El Slots H 110 Type H 110 Number H 110 Slots 1 au3 1 1 tug2 1 1 tv12 1 1 port1 1 1 32 toH110 5 portl 1 1 32 fromH110 6 port1 1 33 64 2 au3 2 2 tug2 1 1 tu12 1 1 port2 2 1 32 toH110 5 port1 1 65 96 fromH110 6 port1 1 97 128 3 au3 1 1 tug2 3 3 tu12 1 1 port7 7 1 32 toH110 5 port4 4 1 32 fromH110 6 port3 3 33 64 Figure 53 Defined Mappings table for example 3 9 Examine the new mapping to verify that it was entered and recorded correctly You have completed the configuration for example 3 68 Using a browser to complete Model 6511RC configuration Model 6511RC User Manual 3 Config
41. Els 32 DS0s each 64 Els 32 DSOs each Figure 9 H 110 bus and STM Link capacity STM 1 link architecture The 155 52 Mbps STM 1 uplink carries 2016 full duplex 4032 half duplex DSO channels organized into 63 El signal streams Each El stream carries 32 full duplex DSO channels 64 half duplex timeslots The total capacity of the STM 1 uplink on the Model 6511RC is 2016 full duplex DS0s the equivalent of 63 El lines The following sequence describes the process by which the Matrix Switch maps and multiplexes 63 El streams into the architecture of the STM 1 signal stream e El to C 12 to VC 12 to TU 12 to TUG 2 to VC 3 to AU 3 to AUG 1 to STM 1 Multiplexing occurs at the following points in the mapping sequence Three TU 12s are multiplexed into one tributary unit group 2 TUG 2 Seven TUG 2s are multiplexed into one TUG 3 or administrative unit 3 AU 3 Three AU 3s or TUG 3s are multiplexed into one administrative unit group 1 AUG 1 22 Hardware overview Model 6511RC User Manual 1 Introduction Figure 10 highlights the multiplexing structure of the STM 1 link by ommitting the intermediate steps in the SDH mapping sequence 7 TUG 2s 3 TUG 3s or AU 3s per TUG 3 TUG 3 1 per STM 1UG 2 Km El Port 10 I 63 Els lt u pr El Port 51 per AUG 1 TUG 2 un i 1 El per TU 12 Legend TU Tributary Unit TUG Tributary Unit Group l 1062 AUG Administrative Unit Group 21 Els per
42. H circuit Section trace The section trace function verifies section connectivity between the two section terminating nodes Two SDH section terminating devices perform the section trace over the STM 1 media segment between them When section trace is enabled the SDH frame carries a trace message in either the JO byte or the section trace string The value you define for Section Trace Message Length determines which field will carry the Section Trace Mes sage as specified below 1 byte section trace message length Use the JO byte for trace messaging and ignore the contents of sec tion trace string The value of JO may be any positive integer in the range of 0 to 255 16 byte section trace message length Use the section trace string for section trace messaging and ignore the contents of 0 The value of section trace string may be any alphanumeric text string up to 15 characters long The 16 byte field includes CRC 7 in the 16th byte e 64 byte section trace message length Use the section trace string for section trace messaging and ignore the contents of J0 The value of section trace string may be any alphanumeric text string up to 64 characters long The 64 byte section trace string does not include any CRC To enable section trace 1 On the configuration menu click the SDH hyperlink to display the SDH Overview page 2 Atthe top of the SDH Overview page click the Configuration hyperlink to display the SDH Configuration
43. RE EEE R ARE AAREEEEREREEEEREREEEEREEREREEREREEEEREE Flash configuration data for Matrix Switch of e SE i Save in fa MatrixSwitchBackups y cene file E You but do n STAR File name config backup 05 05 2009 00 Save as type web Page complete htm html y Cancel Encoding Western European Windows fconfigData 14 0x00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 E8 03 00 00 E 8 03 00 00 50 00 00 00 E 50 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 B3 23 Figure 71 Saving the access server flash memory configuration data as a text file Removing the defective Model 651 1RC 1 Remove the replacement Model 6511RC from its shipping container and place it near the chassis in which the malfunctioning Model 6511RC is located Note The Model 6511RC Matrix Switch modules are hot swap able so it is not necessary to deactivate the rack chassis before replacing a module 2 Disconnect and label the following cables from the malfunctioning Model 6511RC The STM 1 WAN cable The RS 232 CONFIG cable if installed The 10 100 Ethernet cable if installed The two 10 100 1000 Ethernet cables if installed Maintenance 97 5 e Troubleshooting and maintenance Model 6511RC User Manual Note Be sure to wear an anti static strap to prevent electrostatic damage to the module Simultaneously press both red buttons on the front panel handl
44. Switch for operation Model 6511RC User Manual Backing up the configuration store in flash memory To make a back up copy of the configuration file currently stored in your Matrix Switch s flash memory 1 On the mport Export page see figure 57 on page 75 click the Export Flash hyperlink The Matrix Switch will get the configuration file currently stored in your Matrix Switch s flash memory and display it in your browser see figure 58 12 75 save_config txt Microsoft Internet Explorer eee nese Address http 192 168 64 7 save_config txt y Pao LEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE E Flash configuration data for Matrix Switch The data below is the current hexadecimal representation of your configurable data in the system Select the File Save As option to save the data to a file This file can be reloaded into your system at a later date You may edit and comment the top portion of this file but do not modify any data after the at symbol Also do not put an at symbol in the comment area START CONFIGURATION DATA B fconfigData 2 0x64 6E 31 D1 63 31 5C 6F 75 74 62 6F 78 5C 72 61 6D 2E 6D 6B 69 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 CB DB fconfigData 13 0x01 00 00 00 4B 0C 04 04 00 00 FF FF 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
45. The front and rear blades mate at the mid plane which provides the communication path between front and rear blades see figure 4 Figure 3 Model 6511RCT rear blade Midplane Front Blade N Rear Blade Front Rear Side view Figure 4 Model 651 1RC Matrix Switch front and rear blade installation 16 Hardware overview Model 6511RC User Manual 1 Introduction Handle FAIL LED POWER y SYSTEM LED ALARM LED gt N PI ENET NODE ON CLK ERROR LED Ja TEST MODE LED D y o AI ENET REAR LED K4 i ON LINE LED o CONFIG l Lee pori 10 100 ENET port 13N3 001 01 INOI oe RY LED Handle Figure 5 Model 651 1RC front panel LEDs and ports The front panel of the processor blade presents LED status indicators an RS 232 configuration port and a 10 100 Ethernet management port see figure 5 The rear entry interface blade see figure 6 on page 18 pre sents LEDs indicating alarm and WAN status physical connectors for the STM 1 port as well as two 10 100 1000 Ethernet RJ 45 connectors with embedded link and activity status indicator LEDs Hardware overview 17 1 Introduction Model 651 1RC User Ma
46. a ee A O RO 53 i 54 CA the A A a nn 54 pt Dl lrn DD Contiene test physicalinterace pennino 56 ira tdo a opere 56 CAM DN taa 57 A Ms E aOR eer ae eee er 58 Accesso the dle sode contenzione Lidi septa nassau inno 59 Detain tne OS Milead conne unione e nn 60 Selecting the SURI mappine pair eran ALL na 60 Defining DSO mappa ot EN Lili lia ili ii iu 62 Peire DSi mnappass using Ed porciones geese eaters cee es 64 Examples for configuring DSO mappings nia 65 Deimas DS usme TO ora ene 69 Examples for conta IOS0 mappinsa ona a e R a E ino i nu 72 O ao a 74 DA CIANI RR O O O OOO 15 Backing up the configuration store im Gash Memory iio 76 Completing heinsraliation cnii atea alos TT 41 3 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Model 6511RC User Manual Introduction This chapter contains the following procedures that describe configuring the Model 6511RC Matrix Switch for operation e Configuration prerequisites lists the items you need to have on hand before configuring the Matrix Switch e Initial configuration through the RS 232 control port on page 43 describes how to define the 6511RC s LAN IP address and netmask parameters e Using a browser to complete Model 6511RC configuration on page 47 describes how to define the remaining basic configuration parameters in order to bring your Matrix Switch on line The procedures include the following steps Displaying the Matrix Switch home page see
47. al 3 To access the DSO Idle Code Configuration page for a selected El scroll right to view the DSO configura tion column then click the blue diamond icon to display the SDH DSO Idle Code Detail page see figure 43 SDH DS0 Idle Code Detail DS0 Idle Code Duplication TUG3 1 TUG2 1 TU 1 DSO Number Idle Code DSO Number Idle Code 1 Fisse x ERIN disable a y 2 Fdisable a E 10 disable a See disable o i Fisse El 5 eao oy 6 disable 0 14 disable 0 7 aisable SONE disable 0 y 8 disable 0 y 16 disable 0 y Figure 43 SDH DSO Idle Code Detail page Defining the DSO idle code configuration The SDH DSO Idle Code Detail page see figure 43 displays a table for a selected El specified by the page title within the STM 1 link The table displays the value of the idle code parameter for each of the 32 DSOs within the specified El stream To define the idle code configuration for the selected El 1 Find the DSO number for which you want the Matrix Switch to generate an idle code 2 Select the value enable 1 from the adjacent drop down menu 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each DSO for which you want to enable idle code generation 4 Click the Modify button to save your work into operating memory volatile DRAM and activate your changes To complete the DSO idle code configuration for the entire STM 1 link you wil
48. anel e Two Ethernet trunk ports at up to 1 Gbps Physical RJ 45 connectors presented on the rear blade rear panel The STM 1 WAN uplink port may be connected to an SDH network via the Optical SC ore electrical BNC connectors presented on the rear blade Mid Plane Interfaces e Connection to the H 110 Time Division Multiplexed bus providing 4096 DSO channels of 64 kbps each Physical and electrical connections via the mid plane connector block on the rear of the front blade e Connection to the PICMG 2 16 Packet Switched Bus PSB Physical and electrical connections via the mid plane connector block on the rear of the front blade LAN Interface The 10 100 Mbps Ethernet LAN port is presented on an RJ 45 connector with an auto sensing full duplex 10Base T or 100Base T interface Also included are e 100Base TX half full duplex operation 100 100 e 10Base T half full duplex operation 10 10 e Auto detection and fallback e 10 100 Mbps link and status indicators Hardwa re overview 25 1 Introduction Model 651 1RC User Manual RS 232 Config port The RS 232 Config port provides access to the CLI management service You will use the Config port to per form initial configuration of the Model 6511RC The RS 232 port supports e Asynchronous data rates of 19 2 kbps 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit e An RJ 45 connector with EIA 561 pinouts A management interface that supports VT 100 terminals e Hardware flow control RTS and CTS
49. asynchronous or byte synchronous 54 Using a browser to complete Model 6511RC configuration Model 6511RC User Manual 3 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Accessing the SDH circuit parameters To access the SDH circuit parameters 1 On the 6511RC Configuration Menu see figure 27 on page 48 click the SDH hyperlink to display the SDH Overview page see figure 36 SDH Overview Matrix Switch Circuit ID SDH_Circuit_ID 99 Cc ation Alarm Status Section Line Path Path2 Path3 Figure 36 SDH Overview web management page 2 On the SDH Overview page click the Configuration hyperlink to display the SDH Modify page see figure 37 Modify Matrix Switch SDH Physical Configuration Physical Interface electrical 1 y Submit SDH Interface Configuration Circuit Identifier SDH_Circuit 1D499 Framing Type SDH Section Trace Monitor sectionTraceDisable 0 Section Trace sectiontrace Section Trace Msg Len sectionTraceLen64 64 Y Section Trace JO Byte jo Tx Payload Scramble sdhScrambleEnable 1 y Rx Payload Scramble sdhScrambleEnable 1 y LoopBack sonetOtherLoop 3 Line Coding sonetMediumNRZ 4 SDH Mapping au3Mapper D y Subrnit Figure 37 SDH Modify page Using a browser to complete Model 6511RC configuration 55 3 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Model 6511RC User Manual Configuring the SDH physical
50. bleshooting and maintenance connections The data passes through the H 110 framer then traverses the SDH framer where it loops back passing through the H 110 framer again The data leaves the Matrix switch through its mid plane connections and returns via the H 110 bus to the sending SDH terminals other ForeFront modules The terminal loop affects only those DSOs that are mapped from the H 110 bus to the STM 1 link or from the STM 1 link to the H 110 bus Likewise the loop affects only those ForeFront modules included in one or more such DSO mappings The terminal loop exercises the physical and logical connections between the Matrix Switch and the other ForeFront modules connected to the same H 110 bus its SDH terminals You can use the terminal loop to test and troubleshoot the DSO mappings you have defined while simultaneously testing H 110 bus connectiv ity with other ForeFront modules via the chassis mid plane To activate the Terminal Loop test mode 1 On the configuration menu click the SDH hyperlink to display the SDH Overview page 2 At the top of the SDH Overview page click the Configuration hyperlink to display the SDH Configuration page see figure 64 Scroll down to the Loopback parameter in the SDH Interface Configuration table From the drop down menu select sonetTerminalLoop 2 Click the first Submit button located just below the SDH Interface Parameters table SDH Interface Configuration Circuit Identifier g
51. ce is disabled for the Section Trace Monitor parameter select section TraceDisable 0 from the drop down menu then go to step 7 to define the value of the SDH Payload Mapping parameter 3 Because section trace is enabled in your connected SDH network for the Section Trace Monitor parame ter select sectionTraceEnable 1 from the drop down menu 4 For the Section Trace message string enter the alphanumeric string your connected SDH network uses for the section trace message string in the SDH frame Note The Section Trace parameter only applies with 16 byte and 64 byte section trace messages For 1 byte trace messages the JO byte parame 56 Using a browser to complete Model 651 1RC configuration Model 6511RC User Manual 3 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation 10 11 ter applies When the section trace message length is defined to be one byte the Matrix Switch will ignore the value of Section Trace For Section Trace Msg Len from the drop down menu select the value used by the SDH network your Matrix Switch is connected to either 1 16 or 64 byte trace messages For Section Trace JO Byte enter the value your connected SDH network uses for the JO byte in the SDH frame Note JO applies only with 1 byte Section Trace Messages For 16 byte and 64 byte trace messages the trace message string applies and the value of JO is ignored For SDH Payload Mapping select the payload type corresponding to the way your conne
52. cted SDH net work maps the El payload into the SDH frame structure Asynchronous El payload mapping is most common so the factory default value on the Matrix Switch is stm1MappedAsynchE1 0 If your connected SDH network performs byte synchronous El payload mapping then select stm1MappedBytesynchE1 1 from the drop down menu For 7x Payload Scramble if your SDH network expects to receive a scrambled payload select SDHScram bleEnable 1 from the drop down menu otherwise select sdhScrambleDisable 0 For Rx Payload Scramble if your SDH network transmits a scrambled payload select SDHScrambleEn able 1 from the drop down menu otherwise select sdhScrambleDisable 0 For SDH Mapping select the type of AU corresponding to the SDH multiplexing path you desire To multiplex seven TUG 2s into an AU 3 select au3Mapper 0 the factory default from the drop down menu To multiplex three TUG 3s into an AU 4 select au4Mapper 1 Click the Modify button to save your work into operating memory volatile DRAM and activate the new parameter values Configuring the SDH path trace parameters If you selected AU 4 mapping in the preceding procedure the Matrix Switch will display one set of five parame ters pertaining to Path 1 If you selected AU 3 mapping the Matrix Switch will display three sets of five parame ters each pertaining to Paths 1 2 and 3 Do the following to define the values for the SDH path trace parameters 1 If path trace i
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54. d e AU 4 mapping Using AU 4 mapping the STM 1 frame supports a single path When you select AU 4 mapping for the value of the SDH Mapping parameter the Matrix Switch displays only the Path 1 Trace parameters AU 3 mapping Using AU 3 mapping the STM 1 frame supports three paths Each of the three AU 3s in the STM 1 frame represents a separate path When you select AU 3 mapping for the value of the SDH Map ping parameter the Matrix Switch displays the path trace parameters for each of the three paths Path 1 Path 2 and Path 3 one path trace for each AU 3 in the STM 1 frame To enable path trace 1 On the configuration menu click the SDH hyperlink to display the SDH Overview page 2 Atthe top of the SDH Overview page click the Configuration hyperlink to display the SDH Configuration page see figure 68 Path 1 Trace Monitor pathTraceEnable 1 E Path 1 Trace hello Path 1 Trace Msg Len pathTraceLen64 64 Path 1 Trace Jl Byte jo Path 1 Signal Label fe Path 2 Trace Monitor pathTraceEnable 1 Path 2 Trace hello Path 2 Trace Msg Len pathTraceLen64 64 3 Path 2 Trace Jl Byte je Path 2 Signal Label 2 Path 3 Trace Monitor pathTraceEnable 1 Path 3 Trace hello3 Path 3 Trace Msg Len pathTraceLen64 64 y Path 3 Trace Jl Byte Pa Path 3 Signal Labe 2 Figure 68 Path Trace parameters on the SDH Configuration page 3 In the SDH Trace Parameters table for Path 1 Trace Monitor
55. d television recep tion The Model 6511RC has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide rea sonable protection from such interference in a commercial installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If the Model 6511RC causes interference to radio or tele vision reception which can be determined by disconnecting the cables try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures moving the computing equipment away from the receiver re orienting the receiving antenna and or plugging the receiving equipment into a different AC outlet such that the comput ing equipment and receiver are on different branches Industry Canada Notice Note This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications This is confirmed by the regis tration number The abbreviation C before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment Users should not attempt to establish or modify ground connections themselves instead they should contact the appropriate electric CAUTION inspection authority or electrician FCC Part 68 ACTA
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57. e DSO mappings Using a browser to complete Model 6511RC configuration 63 3 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Model 6511RC User Manual DSO Mapping Overview Matrix Switch Display Option displayLongForm 0 Modify Mapping Help El input format tuFormat 0 y Modify Define a Mapping STM 1 Channel A Mid plane Channel Tug 3 TURI Tu 12 El Slots Directo H 110 Port H 110 Slots tug3 1 1 FAT z t1210 y ak portl 1 es 10fpon Si 6 Define Defined Mappings STM 1 Channel Mid plane Channel ID Tug 3 Tug 2 Tu 12 El El Slots H 110 Type H 110 Number H 110 Slots Figure 47 DSO Mapping Overview page Defining DSO mappings using El port format For those with little to moderate experience in working with SDH network architecture El format will most likely the simplest and most straightforward method for defining DSO mappings To define a DSO mapping by El number do the following 1 On the 6511RC Configuration Menu see figure 27 on page 48 click the DSO Mapping hyperlink to dis play the DSO Mapping Overview page see figure 47 For the Display Option parameter ensure that displayLongForm 0 is selected from the drop down menu figure 47 then click the Modify button For the El Input Format parameter select el PortFormat 1 from the drop down menu then click the adja cent Modify button In the Define a Mapping section for El number select the appropriate El port number from th
58. e drop down menu For El Slots type the timeslot numbers you wish to map to the H 110 bus When entering El and H 110 timeslot numbers you must define the same number of timeslots on the SDH and mid plane sides of the mapping The timeslots are defined by entering a text string that repre sents the timeslot numbers Using a browser to complete Model 6511RC configuration Model 6511RC User Manual 3 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation 10 11 The following notation should be used for assigning timeslots dash e g 1 4 comma e g 1 4 9 combo 1 2 3 6 7 At this point you have defined the SDH channel composed of a selected El signal stream and a set of timeslots within that El Now you must define the mid plane channel to be correlated with the SDH channel In the first row labeled to H110 5 for the 77 110 number select the appropriate H 110 port number from the drop down menu In the first row labeled toH110 5 for H 110 slots enter the timeslot numbers you wish to map to the H 110 bus from the El In the second row labeled fromH110 6 select the appropriate H 110 port number from the drop down menu In the second row labeled fromH110 6 for H 110 slots enter the timeslot numbers you wish to map from the H 110 bus to the E1 Click the Define button The new mapping will appear at the bottom of the page in the Defined Mappings table Examine the Defined Mappings table to
59. e overview 27 1 Introduction Model 6511RC User Manual Table 3 Front panel LED indicators Continued LED Color Status Meaning TEST MODE Green On solid One or more Ethernet ports or the STM 1 port is in test mode Flashing One or more Ethernet ports or the STM 1 port is in test mode and errors have been received Off None of the ports is operating in test mode WAN Green On solid Indicates the STM 1 port is activated synched and operating normally Flashing Indicates that the STM 1 port is detecting the SDH network but is unable to synchro nize with it Off Indicates rear blade not present or STM 1 port is not configured ENET SWITCH Green On solid Indicates there is Ethernet frame activity on at least one of the eight PICMG 2 16 connec tions to other blades on the PSB bus Off No Ethernet frame activity detected on the PICMG 2 16 bus ENET REAR Green On Indicates Ethernet frame activity on one or both of the 10 100 1000 Ethernet ports Off There is NO Ethernet frame activity on either of the 10 100 1000 Ethernet ports ON LINE On Reserved for future use Off Reserved for future use 10 100 ENET Green On Ethernet Link is established Integrated LEDs Off No Ethernet link is established on RJ 45 Yellow On Flashes to indicates Ethernet frame activity on this port Connector Off Indicates no Etherent frame activity on this port READY Blue On Card ready for removal from cPCI chass
60. ecified in the SDH protocol You can use these trace functions to verify connectivity across an SDH circuit or circuit segment and to validate the link is operating properly When a trace is enabled two SDH devices pass a trace message to each other across an SDH link or link segment When the message arrives without errors the trace succeeds indicating the connec tion is healthy Ifa device receives a trace message that does not match the expected value a trace mismatch occurs indicating an error in the connection Note The trace function must be enabled and configured identically in both the Matrix Switch and the connected SDH network in order for the trace to operate 90 Matrix Switch test tools Model 6511RC User Manual 5 e Troubleshooting and maintenance Sections and paths Between a pair of SDH multiplexers an SDH circuit may comprise multiple cable segments connected by intermediate devices such as signal repeaters and add drop multiplexers see figure 66 A cable segment with a regenerator at one or both endpoints is called a section A set of cable segments with an add drop multiplexer at one or both endpoints is called a line An SDH circuit with full service multiplexers at both endpoints is called a path Regenerator Regenerator SDH Multiplexer Multiplexer Add Drop Multiplexer a Sedion ____ p lt Section Section Section isti line dirsi cile n I Path o gt Figure 66 Section path and line within an SD
61. ective 89 336 EEC Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC EN 60950 ETSICTR 12 ETSICTR 13 EMC FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A Telecom FCC Part 68 Industry Canada CS 03 Approvals 29 30 Approvals Chapter2 Hardware installation Chapter contents Dine te Loy y POP ORO O iaia tie n 32 Unpacking the Model Gail RG Mar a 32 Went ne tat the nereramt chassis is properly installed nni 32 Verkyimgcorresneleeunical piavadine RR ra 33 Verityine correct cover plate llo disc 33 Mariee Sae bad ars oe E Feo e dee o tig oe E AA dl at 34 Installing thenetwork A OA E 35 Contecimethe front panel A e E E ocios 36 Connecting the 10 100Base T Ethernet port to an Ethernet switch or hub crenis 36 Connecting the 10 100Base T Ethernet port to an Ethernet capable workstation or PC un 36 Connecting the front panel EIA 561 RS 232 configuration port DCE configured ie 37 Connecting the rear panel STM 1 WAN port to an SDH network nani 37 Connecting the STM 1 optical interface to fiber optic network cables 37 Connecting the STM 1 electrical interlace ta coaxial network cables insenerina 38 Connecting the rear panel Ethernet WAN management ports na 39 Connecting the 10 100 1000 Base T Ethernet ports to a router hub or switch icsse 40 Completing the bardware installation a R R 40 31 2 Hardware installation Model 6511RC User Manual Introduction This chapter contains the following procedures
62. efore importing a saved configuration you must define the Model 6511RC s IP address and netmask These parameters are defined via the Model 6511RC RS 232 CONFIG port on the Model 6511RC 1 98 Refer to chapter 3 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation on page 41 and follow the procedures contained in section Initial configuration through the RS 232 control port on page 43 To import a saved configuration connect your Web browser to the Administration Pages then click on Import Export under the Configuration Menu to display the Import Export page figure 69 on page 95 To import a configuration file into the Model 6511RC type the complete path and filename for the con figuration file you wish to load or click on the Browse button to select the desired file then click the Submit Query button Maintenance Model 6511RC User Manual 5 e Troubleshooting and maintenance Upon successfully importing the file the Model 6511RC will display Configuration Load Complete indi cating that the new operating parameters have been loaded into flash memory On the Configuration Menu click the HOME hyperlink then click the Hard Reset button under Opera tor Actions Note Do not select Record Current Configuration after importing con figuration parameters Completing the installation This section verifies that the Model 6511RC is fully operational 1 Verify that the green POWER LED is lit If the POWER LED is flashin
63. ement services residing within those blades When combined with an external network management system the Ethernet switching feature on the 6511RC makes it possible to implement a packet based network management solution for all system elements connected to the same packet switched bus in the ForeFront chassis Hardware overview 23 1 Introduction Model 651 1RC User Manual Management Management Services By providing a rich set of industry standard management services accessible by a full menu of physical inter faces the Model 6511RC offers an extensive selection of management options The Matrix Switch provides the following management services e HTTP Web Management Interface accessible via any standard web browser e SNMP version 1 configuration management specified in RFC 1157 e MIB II specified in RFC 1213 e Command Line Management Interface CLI e SYSLOG Management Client specified in RFC 3164 Out of Band RS 232 configuration port for management and control e TELNET via Ethernet e Remote Software Upgrade via FTP TFTP Management Interfaces You can reach the Matrix Switch s management services via any of the following physical interfaces e RS 232 Config Port presented as an RJ 45 connector on the front panel of the front blade e PICMG 2 16 midplane connector block on the front blade e 10 100 Ethernet port presented as an RJ 45 connector on the front panel of the front blade e Two 10 100 1000 Ethernet ports pres
64. ented as RJ 45 connectors on the rear panel of the rear blade Management Approach Managing the Model 6511RC s may be approached using one of two schemes generally referred to as In band or Out of band management In band management refers to those schemes in which management informa tion traverses the same network resources as network user traffic Out of band management refers scenarios in which management information does not traverse the same resources as network user traffic In other words out of band management involves implementing a secondary special purpose management network dedi cated to carrying management information about the primary user network In band management is more efficient However because management information is susceptible to failures in the user network it is less reliable Out of band management while more reliable is also more costly because it involves more equip ment Management access paths into the Model 6511RC for both In band and Out of band approaches are described below e In band management access paths include The two RJ 45 10 100 1000 Ethernet trunk ports on the rear panel of the rear blade support in band management for applications where the Ethernet link is used as an aggregated trunk for user traffic as well as a path for management information An external management workstation communicates with the management services in the Matrix Switch via a routed protocol connection within the E
65. enu For toH110 5 under H 110 slots enter 65 96 in the text box For fromH110 5 under H 110 Number select port1 1 from the drop down menu For fromH110 5 under H 110 slots enter 97 128 in the text box Click the Define button e AA E eS 10 Verify your new mapping appears in the Defined Mappings table 11 Examine the new mapping to ensure it was entered and recorded correctly You have completed the configuration for example 2 Example 3 Map TUG 3 or AU 3 no 1 TUG 2 no 1 TU 12 no 3 received timeslots 1 32 to H 110 Port 4 timeslots 1 32 Map TUG 3 or AU 3 no 1 TUG 2 no 1 TU 12 no 3 transmitted timeslots 1 32 from H 110 Port 4 timeslots 33 64 Solution 1 For the value of the first parameter under SDH Channel select either TUG3 1 1 or AU3 1 1 from the drop down menu For the value of TUG 2 select TUG2 1 1 from the drop down menu For the value of TU 12 select TU12 3 3 from the drop down menu Under El Slots enter 1 32 in the text box For t0H110 5 under H 110 Number select port4 4 from the drop down menu For toH110 5 under H 110 slots enter 1 32 in the text box For fromH110 5 under H 110 Number select port4 4 from the drop down menu For fromH110 5 under H 110 slots enter 33 64 in the text box SO PA a Using a browser to complete Model 6511RC configuration 73 3 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Model 6511RC User Manual 9 Click the Define button 10 Ve
66. es for the STM 1 port e SDH facility loop see section Facility Loop sonetFacilityLoop 1 on page 87 e SDH terminal loop see section Terminal loop sonetTerminalLoop 2 on page 88 e H 110 loop see section Other Loop sonetOtherLoop 3 on page 90 The facility and terminal loops are specified by the SDH protocol The H 110 loop is proprietary to the Fore Front Matrix Switch and fulfills the SDH specification for a third vendor defined loop 86 Matrix Switch test tools Model 6511RC User Manual 5 e Troubleshooting and maintenance To understand how these test modes work you must first understand the basic architecture of the Model 6511RC s TDM mapping functions The TDM mapping function provides the connection between the STM 1 port and the H 110 bus Within the TDM mapper see figure 60 data passes between the SDH fram ing processor and the H 110 framing processor H 110 SDH H 110 bus een ramas STM port Model 6511RC Matrix Switch Figure 60 Matrix Switch TDM mapping architecture The various loopback test modes route data through one or both of these framing processors with the data path making a U turn in one framer or the other Subsequent paragraphs describe the details of each loopback test mode for the STM 1 port Facility Loop sonetFacilityLoop 1 You can use the facility loop to test and troubleshoot the operation of the STM 1 link including the Matrix Switch s STM 1 port and the f
67. es of the 6511RC to unlock the handles and prepare the module for removal Simultaneously press both black handles outward and away from the center of the module to unseat the 6511RC from the mid plane connectors Pull the handles gently and firmly to completely remove the Model 6511RC from the rack chassis Place the module on an anti static surface Repeat the above procedure to remove the rear module from the rack chassis Place the rear module on an anti static surface Place the removed modules in the container the replacement Model 6511RC came in so you can return the defective Model 6511RC for repair Installing the replacement Model 651 1RC 1 2 5 Insert the replacement Model 6511RC into the rack chassis Insert the rear blade into the desired slot in the rack chassis Make sure the blade is seated properly in the slot guides Gently press the blade into the chassis until the alignment ESD pin engages the chassis When the blade is fully seated the red buttons in the handles click up automatically thus locking the handle and activating the switch closed position The click of the button gives a visual and audible confirmation that the board is fully seated Connect the following cables to the Model 6511RC The STM 1 WAN cable The RS 232 CONFIG cable The 10 100 Ethernet cable The two 10 100 1000 Ethernet cables if used Verify that the green POWER LED is lit Importing a saved configuration B
68. g green refer to Chapter 5 Trou bleshooting and maintenance Verify that the WAN LED illuminates indicating that the Model 6511RC is synchronizing with the T1 EI signal Verify that after 5 seconds the WAN LED begins flashing indicating that the Model 6511RC is satisfied with the quality of the T1 E1 signal Verify that after 10 seconds the WAN LED extinguishes indicating that the Model 6511RC is satisfied with the network signal and that the link is ready for use Verify that the green Ethernet LED is either flashing indicating link status is nominal for the front Ether net port or on solid indicating that link status is nominal for at least one of the Ethernet backplane con nections The Model 6511RC is operational Maintenance 99 100 Maintenance Chapter 6 Contacting Patton for assistance Chapter contents a ar LON E E OOO 102 CACA cio Lal 102 Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations RMAs ocsrernesncrscnenmieniimeseninmiase e 102 Warranty COVE TARE e RO NARO 102 UGE E A ii 102 IEEE E e EE iene E E A ee dele a 102 Remia Tor ceed it policy ea a a EE EE R E E ate a ats E E 103 Rec RT 103 Shipping insiraestone vili nno ei eee eredi re ie ioni a 103 101 6 Contacting Patton for assistance Model 6511RC User Manual Introduction This chapter contains the following information e Contact information describes how to contact PATTON technical support for assistance
69. gator combines DSO channels into El signal streams then maps those Els into a STM 1 signal for high speed transmission on the SDH trunk PICMG To other chassis slots 10 100 1000 Ethernet Trunks 10 100 Ethernet LAN Packet Switched Bus Management Services To other i ps0 SDH chassis slots LES Multiplexer Bus Connect 4096 DS05 L Model 6511RC Matrix Switch Figure 2 Model 6511RC Matrix Switch major functions and interfaces The Model 6511RC provides an Ethernet switching fabric for packet based management and user traffic tra versing the ForeFront chassis The powerful Ethernet switch connects the high speed packet switched bus in the ForeFront chassis midplane with two 10 100 1000 Ethernet uplinks Offering fast Ethernet switching and flexible timeslot aggregation the Model 6511RC Matrix Switch enables the ForeFront AIS system to deliver a surprisingly compact high speed trunking solution at very low cost Model 6511RC Matrix Switch overview 15 1 e Introduction Model 651 1RC User Manual Hardware overview The Model 6511RC combines DSO cross connection and concentration with powerful Ethernet switching in a single slot blade for installation in a standard CPCI chassis The Matrix Switch card set comprises two mod ules a processor blade see figure 1 on page 14 inserted from the front of the ForeFront chassis and a rear interface blade see figure 3 inserted opposite to the processor blade
70. he Destination field contains the value 0 0 0 0 Because the netmask for the default gateway is implied by the Matrix Switch s primary IP address the Mask field does not display In the Gateway field enter your 6511RC s default gateway IP address Define a New Route Destination Mask Gateway 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Define 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Define Advanced Ria 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Define Figure 33 Define a New Route table 5 Click the Define button see figure 33 to activate the new default gateway address Configuring the system clocking parameters In this section you will define the system clocking configuration for the Matrix Switch Three issues pertain to system clocking Module clocking mode Will this Matrix Switch serve as a Master timing source for the other modules on the H 110 bus See section Module clocking mode for details Module clocking source What clock pulse will the Matrix Switch use for primary reference and alternate fallback reference See section Module clocking source and fallback on page 53 for details Module clocking fallback Will you enable or disable the clocking fallback feature in case the primary ref erence fails See section Module clocking source and fallback on page 53 for details Module clocking mode Module clocking mode defines what role the Matrix Switch will assume on the H 110 bus with respect to sys tem timing You can select master 1 seconda
71. he LAN Mask from the default of 255 255 255 0 go to step 21 Otherwise press h and type the new LAN Mask in the same manner as when entering a LAN IP address Initial configuration through the RS 232 control port Model 6511RC User Manual 3 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation 19 Press the left arrow cursor key until the TOP LEVEL MANAGEMENT window displays 20 Select a for Home then press lt Enter gt 21 Under the Current Status page type 1 store Config 1 to save the changes you have just made to the con figuration This completes the initial configuration of the Model 6511RC The next steps in configuration will be done using your web browser connected via Ethernet to the 6511RC Using a browser to complete Model 6511RC configuration This section describes the following procedures e Displaying the Matrix Switch home page see section Displaying the Matrix Switch 6511RC web adminis tration pages on page 47 e Defining the IP default gateway see section Configuring the default gateway on page 51 Defining the system clocking parameters see section Configuring the system clocking parameters on page 52 Defining the STM 1 Circuit parameters see section Configuring the SDH circuit parameters on page 54 e Enabling idle code generation for designated DSO channels see section Configuring DSO idle codes on page 58 Defining DSO mappings within the STM 1 link see section
72. iber optic or coaxial cables connected to it The facility loop see figure 61 returns data received from the SDH facility the STM 1 link back to the same SDH facility In other words when the Facility Loop is activated the Matrix Switch receives data from the STM 1 link and transmits the unmodified data back to the STM 1 link The U turn for the facility loop occurs within the SDH framer on the Matrix Switch The data path for the facility loop traverses the SDH framer but not the H 110 framer Data enters the Matrix Switch at the STM 1 receive port and enters the SDH framer where it loops back toward the STM 1 link leaving the Matrix switch at the STM 1 transmit port STM port H 110 bus Model 6511RC Matrix Switch Figure 61 Facility Loopback test mode To activate the facility loopback test mode 1 On the configuration menu click the SDH hyperlink to display the SDH Overview page Matrix Switch test tools 87 5 e Troubleshooting and maintenance Model 6511RC User Manual 2 At the top of the SDH Overview page click the Configuration hyperlink to display the SDH Configuration page see figure 62 SDH Interface Configuration Circuit Identifier SDH_Circuit 1D 99 Framing Type SDH Section Trace Monitor sectionTraceDisable 0 7 Section Trace sectiontace Section Trace Msg Len sectionTraceLen64 64 Section Trace JO Byte E Tx Payload Scramble sdhScrambleEnable 1 Rx Payload Scramble
73. ide aea a E lalla 82 General haltani StS sca canale aaa 83 A iure aan 86 Loopback test modes forthe STM port cui aaa ernia 86 Facili Loap sonecFaclityLoapl Di Litri 87 Terminal loop sonetVerminallLoop cl lai 88 Other Loop sonetOthedLoop d l acciaio iaia 90 SDF secttointiac and pati Chace culi linea arie elenca 90 Sectioncand PAS ie aan ai 91 SEGUONATACE riccione Sai ea iano ni aiar na 91 bian 92 N mberof paths pei fame iaia 93 Periodic mantente atados 94 Cara it iii 94 Mantenance eiii nni 94 Replacing the Model G91 IRG cosa ii 94 Exporting the current Model GSTIRC configuration sss ssori sit sree sr Eaa iaaeaie EA Es 94 Removing the detective Model OIR izle none a id 97 Installing the replacement Model G50 TRG 0 eei o AEAT E EATER 98 Importing a saved conh OM ai dai 98 Completing h merdi aucien a ea did 99 6 Contacting Patton for assistance monos 101 el AAA o AN 102 Contents Model 6511RC User Manual COn lilla delia een 102 Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations RMAS 102 Ni AS rai 102 NA 102 Returns Ton Credit cata tddi pitt 102 Catena is AAA e ea A A E 103 RMA DUMON arraia aaacasa 103 Shipping Mstrucions aii lr 103 Compliance Information Radio and TV Interference The Model 6511RC generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio an
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75. is Off Card not ready for removal from cPCI chassis Table 4 Rear panel LED indicators Color Status Meaning Red On solid A minor alarm condition has been detected Flashing A major alarm condition has been detected Off The Model 6511RC is operating normally WAN Green On solid Indicates the STM 1 port is activated synched and operating normally Flashing Indicates that the STM 1 port is detecting the SDH network but is unable to synchro nize with it Off Indicates rear blade not present or STM 1 port is not configured ENET 1 Green On Ethernet Link is established Integrated LEDs Off No Ethernet link is established on RJ 45 Yellow On Flashes to indicates Ethernet frame activity on this port Connector Off Indicates no Etherent frame activity on this port ENET 2 Green On Ethernet Link is established Integrated LEDs Off No Ethernet link is established on RJ 45 On Flashes to indicates Ethernet frame activity on this port Connector Off Indicates no Etherent frame activity on this port Ready Blue On Card ready for removal from cPCI chassis OFF Card not ready for removal from cPCI chassis 28 Ha rdwa re overview Model 6511RC User Manual Approvals 1 Introduction The Model 6511RC Matrix Switch has achieved the following approvals and certifications Safety UL 60950 Industry Canada CSA C22 2 No 60950 RTTE Directive CE Mark EMC Dir
76. ital hierarchy SDH and Ethernet uplinks for the Patton Fore Eront Access Infrastructure Solutions AIS system The web manageable Matrix Switch provides a fully non blocking mapping and switching matrix for TDM and Ethernet traffic traversing the ForeFront chassis or chas sis segment With the Model 6511RC ForeFront AIS can deliver aggregated TDM and IP traffic on high speed SDH and Ethernet trunks The Matrix Switch is designed for installation and operation in either the ForeFront Xtreme Model 6676 cPCI 9U chassis or the ForeFront FullPipe Model 6476 6U chassis Each model 6511RC Matrix Switch includes an on board TDM multiplexer a powerful Ethernet switch a 155 Mbps SDH STM 1 trunk port and two 10 100 1000 Mbps Ethernet interfaces for high speed packet switched uplinks sa ow zi Za 50 EEJ gt 2 Figure 1 Model 6511RC Matrix Switch front blade 14 Model 6511RC Matrix Switch overview Model 6511RC User Manual 1 Introduction Figure 2 shows the major functions and connections the Matrix Switch provides within the ForeFront chassis Each Model 6511RC enables service providers to perform SDH multiplexing and demultiplexing with any to any timeslot mapping for up to 2048 DSO channels The on board TDM multiplexer can map any of the 4096 DSO timeslots on the TDM bus in the chassis midplane to any of the 2048 DS0s on the STM 1 uplink Each DSO consists of a 64 kbps communication channel or timeslot The integrated SDH aggre
77. k up automatically thus locking the handles Release button 2 places Card handle 2 places Screw fastener Alignment ESD pin Figure 12 Alignment ESD pin and card handle 5 Tighten the screw fastener located inside each handle to secure the blade to the chassis 34 Matrix Switch hardware installation Model 6511RC User Manual 2 Hardware installation 6 Insert the front blade into the front chassis slot corresponding to the slot in which you installed the rear blade Verify that the release buttons in the handles click up to indicate that the board is fully seated and locked into place Installing the network cables This section describes installing network interface cables on the following front and rear Matrix Switch blade ports e The Matrix Switch front blade s 10 100 Ethernet LAN port and an EIA 561 RS 232 CONFIG port see figure 13 e The Matrix Switch rear blade s STM 1 SDH WAN port presented in SC optical and 75 ohm BNC electri cal formats and two 10 100 100 Ethernet WAN LAN management ports see figure 14 10 100 ENET port CONFIG port BIINOI 13N3 001 01 Figure 13 Matrix Switch front blade network interface ports TX SC port RX SC port STM 1 port optical dl STM 1 port optical TX 75 OHM BNC port RX 75 OHM BNC port STM 1 port electrical
78. l ned to repeat the above pro cedures for each E1 that you want to enable DSO idle code generation for Selecting the SDH mapping path The Matrix Switch offers two options for the SDH mapping path you can select the mapping path terminat ing with TUG 2 and AU 3 or TUG 3 and AU 4 60 Using a browser to complete Model 6511RC configuration Model 6511RC User Manual 3 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation The mapping path you select will determine which parameter fields the 6511RC will display on the DSO Map ping Overview page You have already selected an SDH mapping type but you may wish to double check this value before mapping any DS0s by doing the following 1 On the 6511RC Configuration Menu see figure 27 on page 48 click the SDH hyperlink to open the SDH overview page see figure 44 SDH Overview Matrix Switch Circuit ID SDH_Circuit_ID 99 Configuration Alarm Status S E e ese Figure 44 SDH Overview page 2 Atthe top of the SDH Overview page click the Configuration hyperlink to open the SDH Modify page see figure 45 Modify Matrix Switch SDH Physical Configuration Physical Interface electrical 1 y Submit SDH Interface Configuration Circuit Identifier SDH_Circuit 1D499 Framing Type SDH Section Trace Monitor sectionTraceDisable 0 y Section Trace fsectionace Section Trace Msg Len sectionTraceLen64 64 y Section Trace JO
79. lectric shock hazard Strictly follow the warning instructions to avoid injury caused WARNING by electric shock The alert symbol and WARNING heading indicate a potential safety hazard Strictly follow the warning instructions to avoid personal injury WARNING The shock hazard symbol and CAUTION heading indicate a potential electric shock hazard Strictly follow the instructions to CAUTION avoid property damage caused by electric shock The alert symbol and CAUTION heading indicate a potential haz A ard Strictly follow the instructions to avoid property damage CAUTION Typographical conventions used in this document This section describes the typographical conventions and terms used in this guide General conventions The procedures described in this manual use the following text conventions Table 1 General conventions Convention Meaning Garamond blue type Indicates a cross reference hyperlink that points to a figure graphic table or section heading Clicking on the hyperlink jumps you to the ref erence When you have finished reviewing the reference click on the Go to Previous View button 4 in the Adobe Acrobat Reader toolbar to return to your starting point Futura bold type Indicates the names of menu bar options Italicized Futura type Indicates the names of options on pulldown menus Futura type Indicates the names of fields or windows Garamond bold type Indicates the names of command buttons
80. ling the Matrix Switch hardware into the chassis Check for the following e Correct electrical grounding Improper chassis grounding may impair proper operation of the STM 1 electrical interface thereby causing data transmission errors on the STM 1 link See section Verfying cor rect electrical grounding on page 33 for directions on verify chassis grounding Correctly installed front and rear panels over vacant chassis slots Absent front or rear panels over vacant module slots leaves the chassis interior open and thereby vulnerable to the following problems Improper EMI shielding against both incoming and outgoing electromagnetic signals Impaired operation of the chassis cooling system resulting in equipment overheating including the SHD laser subsystem on the Matrix Switch See section Verifying correct cover plate installation on page 33 for directions on verifying proper cover plate installation 32 Introduction Model 6511RC User Manual 2 Hardware installation Verfying correct electrical grounding Do the following to verify correct electrical grounding Improper chassis grounding may impair the operation of the STM 1 electrical interface thereby causing data transmission CAUTION errors on the STM 1 link 1 Inspect the rack chassis grounding studs on the AC power module or DC power module see figure 11 for studs locations to ensure a 12 AWG ground wire is attached AC power module DC power module
81. n Hard Reset Figure 28 HOME page window panes Using a browser to complete Model 6511RC configuration 49 3 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Model 6511RC User Manual Operator Actions Record Current Configuration Hard Reset Set Factory Default Configuration Figure 29 Operator Actions buttons From the Home page the following actions can be performed e Record Current Configuration clicking on this button see figure 29 saves the current configuration from volatile DRAM memory to FLASH memory Once the configuration is saved into FLASH memory the configuration will not be lost even if the power is cycled on the 6511RC Initially changes made to the 6511RC configuration are stored in volatile DRAM enabling the user to set the box up with a working configuration before committing it to storage in FLASH When you select Record Current Configuration the 6511RC stores your changes to FLASH memory Note Ifyou want to save the configuration changes that you have made you must click on Record Current Configuration otherwise all con figuration changes will be lost if the power to the Model 6511RC is turned off e Hard Reset this button see figure 29 causes the Model 6511RC to perform a cold restart When you select Hard Reset the Matrix Switch confirms that you want to execute this command Then the Matrix Switch will disconnect all current sessions re initialize the interfaces and re load configuration
82. n external hub or switch in order to implement an out of band management network To create an external management network all ForeFront blades must connect to the management LAN via an Ethernet port residing on each blade The Matrix Switch also offers access to an internal management network the PICMG 2 16 PSB By means of its on board Ethernet switch the Matrix Switch provides a packet switched path to all blades operating on the same PICMG 2 16 bus which a Network Management System can use to communicate with the management services on those blades Installing the network cables 39 2 Hardware installation Model 6511RC User Manual Connecting the 10 100 1000 Base T Ethernet ports to a router hub or switch The 10 100 100Base T Ethernet ports may be connected to a WAN router or to an Ethernet hub or switch To connect the router hub or switch to the Matrix Switch you must use a straight through CAT 5 RJ 45 cable one wired as shown in figure 15 on page 36 Figure 15 shows the Ethernet RJ 45 pin and signal defi nitions for the Matrix Switch For cable distance limitations please consult the IEEE specification 802 3 To connect the 10 100 100 Base T Ethernet port to a router hub or switch 1 Connect the RJ 45 connector at one end of the cable into the 6 pin RJ 45 receptacle on the rear panel of the 6511RC rear blade 2 Connect the RJ 45 connector at other end of the cable into the 6 pin RJ 45 receptacle on the router hub or switch
83. n menu For toH110 5 under H 110 slots enter 65 96 in the text box For fromH110 5 under H 110 Number select port1 1 from the drop down menu For fromH110 5 under H 110 slots enter 97 128 in the text box N Ge NA Define a Mapping STM 1 Channel Mid plane Channel Port Type El Number El Slots Direction H 110 Port H 110 Slots el 1 pont2 2 y fi 32 toH110 5 portl 1 65 96 fromH110 6 port1 1 97 128 Define Figure 50 Define a Mapping table for example 2 7 Click the Define button 8 Verify your new mapping appears in the Defined Mappings table see figure 51 Defined Mappings STM 1 Channel Mid plane Channel ID 4u 3 Tue 2 Tu 12 El El Slots H 110 Type H 110 Number H 110 Slots 1 au3 1 1 tue2 1 1 tu12 1 1 port1 1 1 32 toH110 5 port 1 1 32 fromH110 6 port1 1 33 64 2 au3 2 2 tug2 1 1 tu12 1 1 port2 2 1 32 toH110 5 porti 1 65 96 fromH110 6 port1 1 97 128 Figure 51 Defined Mappings table for example 2 9 Examine the new mapping to verify that it was entered and recorded correctly You have completed the configuration for example 2 Using a browser to complete Model 6511RC configuration 67 3 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Model 6511RC User Manual Example 3 Map El Port 7 received timeslots 1 32 to H 110 Port 4 timeslots 1 32 Map El Port 7 transmitted timeslots 1 32 from H 110 Port 4 timeslots 33 64 Solution Under 1 Number select port7
84. ng applied CPU FAIL Red On solid CPU is unable to load the software from FLASH to RAM for operation Off The CPU is operating normally ALARM Yellow On solid A minor alarm condition has been detected Flashing A major alarm condition has been detected Off The Model 6511RC system is operating normally SYSTEM Green Flashing The Model 6511RC system is operating normally Off The Model 6511RCsystem is not functioning properly ENET NODE Green On solid Indicates there is Ethernet frame activity on one or more of the 6511RC s Ethernet inter faces including the two rear panel 10 100 1000 ports the front panel 10 100 port and the packet switched PICMG 2 16 bus Off Indicates NO Ethernet frame activity detected on any of the 651 1RC s Ethernet interfaces including the PICMG 2 16 bus CLK SOURCE Green On solid The 6511RC is defined as the Primary master clock source for the H 100 bus Flashing The 6511RC is defined as the Secondary alternate master clock source Off The 6511RC is defined as a slave deriving its clock from the H 110 Bus CLK ERROR Yellow On solid Primary Master Clock source has been lost and the 6511RC is using the secondary source for its clock Flashing Master Clock source and the Secondary Clock source have been lost and the 651 1RC is using its internal crystal for its clock Off No clock errors currently detected Hardwar
85. nual Handle soa READY ALARM sa le LED i eg WAN LED sq E A TX SC port RX SC port TX 75 0HM BNC port O RX 75 0HM A BNC port E GAS 10 100 1000 Lae ENET port 1 iE 10 100 1000 i a ENET port 2 Handle Figure 6 Model 6511RCT rear entry car front panel LEDs and ports Three versions of the rear card offer the following connector types for the STM 1 port e SC20 Optical interface presented on Rx and Tx SC connectors for singlemode fiber with a wavelength of 1310 nm The interface complies with ITU specifications G 957 and G 652 e EBNC Electrical interface presented on Rx and Tx 75 ohm BNC connectors e SC20 EBNC Optical and electrical interfaces as described previously The Model 6511RC connects to other blades in the chassis via the ForeFront cPCI chassis midplane The chas sis mid plane contains two digital communications busses the H 110 TDM bus and the PICMG 2 16 Packet Switched Ethernet bus The front blade connects to both busses via connectors on the chassis mid plane The blade uses the two mid plane busses for digital communications with other processor blades installed and operating in the chassis 18 Hardware overview Model 6511RC User Manual 1 Introduction ForeFront chassis architectures The Model 6511RC can be
86. ny may request that you dis connect the equipment until the problem is resolved Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility commission public service commission or corporation commission for information In accordance with FCC rules and regulation CFR 47 68 218 b 6 you must notify the telephone company prior to disconnection The following information may be required when applying to your local telephone company for leased line facilities The Universal Service Order Code USOC is RJ48 The Facility Interface Codes FIC are 04DU9 BN 04DU9 DN 04DU9 1KN and 04DU9 1SN The Service Order Code SOC is 6 0N Facility Service Network Service Interface Code Code Connection 1 544 Mbps SF format without line power 04DU9 BN 6 0N RJ 48C 1 544 Mbps SF and B8ZS without line power 04DU9 DN 6 0N RJ 48C 1 544 Mbps ANSI ESF without line power 04DU9 1KN 6 0N RJ 48C 1 544 Mbps ANSI ESF and B8ZS without line power O4DU9 1SN 6 0N RJ 48C CE Notice The CE symbol on your Patton Electronics equipment indicates that it is in compliance with the Electromag netic Compatibility EMC directive and the Low Voltage Directive LVD of the European Union EU A Certificate of Compliance is available by contacting Technical Support About this guide This guide describes installing and configuring a Patton Electronics Model 6511 TDM Digital Access Con centrator Matrix Switch By the time
87. o not remove card from chassis ALARM Rear Yellow Onsolid A minor alarm condition has been detected blade Flashing A major alarm condition has been detected g Off The Model 6511RC is operating normally No action recommended READY Rear Blue On Card ready for removal from cPCI chassis blade Off Card not ready for removal from cPCI chassis y Do not remove card from chassis ON LINE On Reserved for future use Off Reserved for future use 10 100 Front Green On Ethernet Link is established ENET Panel Integrated Off No Ethernet link is established LEDs on RJ Yellow On Flashes to indicates Ethernet frame activity on this port e ee Off Indicates no Ethernet frame activity on this port READY Blue On Card ready for removal from cPCI chassis of Card not ready for removal from cPCI chassis a This LED provides status indications for the STM 1 WAN link established via the optical or electrical ports on the Rear Module of the 65 TRC Matrix Switch test tools For the purpose of testing and troubleshooting the STM 1 link the DSO Mapping definitions and H 110 bus connectivity the Model 6511RC Matrix Switch offers the following tool sets e Loopback test modes for the Matrix Switch STM 1 port e SDH Section Trace and SDH Path Trace functions for the STM 1 link The following sections describe these tool sets in detail Loopback test modes for the STM 1 port The Matrix Switch provides the following diagnostic loopback test mod
88. om Flash memory into operating memory then begin operating with the new values Figure 69 Import Export page 95 5 e Troubleshooting and maintenance Model 6511RC User Manual 3 To make a back up copy of the configuration file currently stored in your Matrix Switch s flash memory On the Import Export page figure 69 on page 95 click the Export Flash hyperlink The Matrix Switch will get the configuration file currently stored in your Matrix Switch s flash memory and display it in your browser figure 70 10 10 12 75 save_config txt Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit Yiew Favorites Tools Help sora gt OA Sa o Address http 192 168 64 7 save_config txt y Po ERRRERRRARE RE RARE EEE RRA REE ERRE ERRE ERRE RRA AAA Flash configuration data for Matrix Switch The data below is the current hexadecimal representation of your configurable data in the system Select the File Save As option to save the data to a file This file can be reloaded into your system at a later date You may edit and comment the top portion of this file but do not modify any data after the at symbol Also do not put an at symbol in the comment area START CONFIGURATION DATA B fconfigData 2 Ox64 6E 31 D1 63 3A 5C 6F 75 74 62 6F 78 5C 72 61 6D 2E 6D 6B 69 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 CB DB fconfigData 13 0x01 00 00 00 4B 0C 0A4 04 00 00 FF FF 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
89. on arrow and ctrl keys act as to Terminal keys as shown in figure 24 then click OK mine Properties Figure 24 Terminal keys configuration Initial configuration through the RS 232 control port 45 Zo 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 46 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Model 6511RC User Manual Connect the male end of the 6511RC Matrix Switch s power cables to the power outlets Boot up information will display on your HyperTerminal connection window eventually followed by a login request window see figure 25 p6081 login superuser Password BusyBox v 68 5 2004 02 17 90 18 8906 Built in shell ash Enter help for a list of built in commands Figure 25 Login window For the user name type superuser For the password type superuser the TOP LEVEL MANAGEMENT window then appears see figure 26 LEVEL MANAGEMENT HOME ALARMS DSP MAPPING Clocking iDSL Ethernet ICMP IP RIP Version 2 SNMP System System Log T1 E1 Link TCP UDP About i Enter a selection gt Figure 26 VT 100 Top Level Management window Type k for System then press lt Enter gt Under System type 1 for Details then press lt Enter gt Enter g for LAN Address then press lt Enter gt Type your LAN IP address followed by pressing lt Enter gt Press the left arrow cursor key on your keyboard to return to the previous screen If you do not need to change t
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91. other electrical connection R Wired together RD driven by DACS TD received by DACS CTS driven by DACS RTS received by DACS Figure 17 RJ 45 pin and signal definitions for Matrix Switch CONFIG port Connecting the rear panel STM 1 WAN port to an SDH network The Matrix Switch offers two types of STM 1 interfaces optical and electrical presented on the rear panel of the rear blade Optical interfaces connect to fiber optic network cables while the electrical interfaces connect to coaxial network cables The rear blade connectors must match the type of network cables and connectors used by the SDH network to which you will connect Connecting the STM 1 optical interface to fiber optic network cables The following versions of the Matrix Switch rear blade offer an optical interface for the STM 1 port e Model 6511RC M155 SC20 e Model EBNC6511RC M155 SC20 The designation SC20 in the model code denotes that an optical interface conforming to ITU specification G 957 and G 652 is present The Matrix Switch presents the STM 1 optical interface on a pair of SC fiber optic connectors one for the transmiting TX and one for receiving RX signals see figure 14 on page 35 Note The wavelength of the laser signal is 1310 nanometers The single mode fiber optic cable connecting the STM 1 WAN port to the SDH network must extend no farther than 12 4 miles 20 kilometers Installing the network cables 37 2 Hardware installa
92. r that segment 20 Hardware overview Model 6511RC User Manual 1 Introduction The Model 6511 communicates with the other blades installed and operating in the same segment over the H 110 TDM and PICMG 2 16 packet busses residing in the chassis mid plane Matrix Switch functionality The Model 6511 provides the following functionality e TDM mapping and aggregation The Model 6511RC Matrix Switch concentrates the traffic capacity of up to 63 El lines for delivery on a 155 54 Mbps optical or electrical STM 1 uplink see section TDM mapping and aggregation for details TDM bus architecture The Matrix Switch provides an interface to the H 110 bus within the ForeFront chassis The total capacity of the H 110 bus is 4096 half duplex DSO channels the equivalent of 64 E1 lines see section TDM bus architecture for details e STM 1 link architecture The 155 52 Mbps STM 1 uplink carries 2016 full duplex 4032 half duplex DSO channels organized into 63 El signal streams Each El stream carries 32 full duplex DSO channels 64 half duplex timeslots The total capacity of the STM 1 uplink on the Model 6511RC is 2016 full duplex DS0s the equivalent of 63 El lines see section STM 1 link architecture on page 22 for details e Matrix Switch TDM capacity The Matrix Switch provides the means for you to map any DSO on the H 110 TDM bus to any DSO on the STM 1 trunk and vice versa see section Matrix Switch TDM capac ity on
93. r web browser to save the contents of your screen to a file You can restore the backup file in the future by using the Import function on lower half of this window Note that the system will NOT export the current operating configuration but the saved configuration currently residing in persistent storage flash memory Before exporting the configuration you may wish to save the current operating values into flash memory by visiting the Home Page and clicking the Record Current Configuration operator action button Export Flash IMPORT Flash Configuration from a File Ifyou have a previously saved system configuration file you can use the Import feature to restore the saved configuration to this system When you execute the Import feature th system will overwrite the configuration data currently stored in Flash memory with the contents of the file To Import a file enter the complete filename including the file path in the text box below then click the Import button The Import operation does NOT immediately modify the values in the current operating configuration To activate the new configuration after the Import operation is completed you must reboot the system During the reboot the system will load the new configuration from Flash memory into operating memory then begin operating with the new values Browse Figure 57 Import Export page Backing up your configuration parameters 75 3 Configuring the Matrix
94. ration Backing up your configuration parameters The 6511RC Matrix Switch provides Import Export functions that enable you to back up export and restore import your Matrix Switch s configuration parameters against possible failure Should your Matrix Switch ever need replacing a previously saved copy of your exported configuration file can quickly be loaded imported into a replacement Matrix Switch Note Note Import Export functions require superuser access privileges The parameters that will be exported are the power up settings as they are stored in flash memory and may not be the current operating parameters To ensure that you export the most current parameters go to HOME then under Operator Actions click on the Record Cur rent Configuration button To import or export a configuration do the following 1 On the 6511RC Configuration Menu see figure 27 on page 48 click the Import Export hyperlink to dis play the Import Export page see figure 57 11RC CONFIGURATION MENU 65 Patton Home Page HOME Import Export Alarms DSO Mapping System Clocking Ethernet IP IP Filtering RIP Version 2 SNMP System System Log El Link SDH About License Import Export 3 Matrix Switch EXPORT Current Flash Configuration The system will dump the current power up configuration settings stored in flash memory to your screen You may then back up the configuration using the save as function in you
95. re 54 on page 69 specify an El signal stream within the STM 1 link The STM 1 link contains either three TUG 3s or three AU 3s see figure 55 In the Define a Mapping section the first parameter name will vary depending on the mapping path you selected on the SDH configuration page If you selected au3Mapper 0 then Au 3 will be dis played If you selected au4Mapper 1 then Tug 3 will be displayed To define the value of the first map ping parameter select from the drop down menu the AU 3 or TUG 3 number that contains the El you wish to map The options for the value of AU 3 are au3 1 1 au3 2 2 au3 3 3 The options for the value of TUG 3 are tug3 1 1 tug3 2 2 tug3 3 3 Each AU 4 or TUG 3 contains seven TUG 2s To define the value of the TUG 2 parameter select from the drop down menu the TUG 2 number that contains the E1 you wish to map The options for the value of TUG 2 are tug2 1 1 tug2 2 2 tug2 3 3 tug2 4 4 tug2 5 5 Using a browser to complete Model 6511RC configuration Model 6511RC User Manual 3 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation 10 11 12 13 14 tug2 6 6 tug2 7 7 Each TUG 2 contains three TU 12s which in turn contain one El each To define the value of the TU 12 parameter select one of the following values from the drop down menu tul2 1 1 tul2 2 2 tul2 3 3 The three parameters you defined above specif
96. replaced ALARM LED yellow is Indicates The 6511RC has detected a minor or major alarm condition Examine lit or flashing the Alarm System Overview web management page to determine exactly which alarm s is are active 82 Introduction Model 6511RC User Manual 5 e Troubleshooting and maintenance Table 5 Symptoms Continued Problem Corrective Action SYSTEM LED green is not flashing The Model 6511RC is not functioning properly As soon as possible force a module power cycle as follows 1 Wearing an antistatic strap simultaneously press both red buttons on the front panel handles of the 6511RC to unlock the handles and prepare the module for removal 2 Simultaneously press both black handles outward and away from the center of the module to unseat the 651 1RC from the mid plane connectors 3 Wait 10 seconds 4 Holding the module by the two black handles very carefully push the module gently and firmly into the chassis until it is reseated against the midplane 5 Press the black handle so that they click and lock closed Once the Matrix Switch has resumed operation re inspect the SYSTEM LED If the SYSTEM LED does not begin flashing after completing the power up cycle contact Patton Technical Support to determine if the Matrix Switch should be replaced General fault analysis The following procedures outline steps you should follow when troubleshooting a Model 6511RC malfunction 1
97. rify your new mapping appears in the Defined Mappings table 11 Examine the new mapping to ensure it was entered and recorded correctly You have completed the configuration for example 3 Saving your configuration At this point you have completed the basic configuration of your Matrix Switch for operation To save your configuration settings in non volatile RAM do the following 1 On the 6511RC Configuration Menu see figure 27 on page 48 click the HOME hyperlink to open the 6511RC Web Management Home page see figure 56 Patton Home Page HOME Import Export Model 6511 RC Matrix Switch _ Software Revision 1 0 12 Alarms May 21 2004 09 35 59 DSO Mapping System Clocking Status of Matrix Switch IP 1 CPU Idle 187 T Filtering Running Since Last Boot 13 days 06 45 10 hours RIP Version 2 A i SNMP Chassis Address 31 System q Slot Address 2 System Log El Link SDH 11RC CONFIGURATION MENU 5 About License Operator Actions Record Current Configuration Hard Reset Figure 56 651 1RC Home page 2 Under Operator Actions Click the Record Current Configuration button see figure 56 Note All configuration settings will be lost unless you click on the Record Current Configuration button before you power down or reset the Matrix Switch 74 Using a browser to complete Model 651 1RC configuration Model 6511RC User Manual 3 Configuring the Matrix Switch for ope
98. rix Switch 2 Connect the DB9 RJ45 adapter to your PC s RS 232 serial port 3 Connect the RJ45 RJ45 cable between the adapter that you installed in step 1 and the CONFIG port on the front of the Model 6511RC figure 20 34 CONFIG 0 a Figure 20 Model 6511RC interface ports Initial configuration through the RS 232 control port 43 Setting up the HyperTerminal or similar program session Do the following 1 At your PC find the file AYPERTRM EXE Open a HyperTerminal session by double clicking on the file name Connection Description Figure 21 Connection Description window 2 Type a connection name e g 6511RC Config select an icon then click OK figure 22 Figure 22 Connect To window 3 On the Connect To window figure 22 set Connect using to one of the options named Direct to ComX where the X refers to the number identifying the RS 232 serial port on the PC In the following proce dure Com1 will be the used as the port identifier 4 Click OK The COMI Properties window displays 44 Initial configuration through the RS 232 control port 6 Configure your COM port settings as shown in figure 23 then click OK COMI Properties Figure 23 COMI Properties window 7 Click on the File menu then select Properties 8 Configure the settings for Functi
99. ront chassis mid plane Each STM 1 channel consists of a set of full duplex DSOs Each midplane channel consists of two simplex sub channels transmitted and received Each sub channel consists of a set of simplex DS0s You will define each STM 1 channel and each mid plane sub channel by specifying one or more timeslot numbers up to a maximum of 32 timeslots per channel For a STM 1channel you will select up to 32 timeslot numbers from the range numbered 1 to 32 For a mid plane channel you will select up to 32 timeslots from the range numbered 1 to 128 On the STM 1 side there are 63 El signal streams each comprising 32 DSOs Within an El each DSO is a full duplex channel comprising a transmitted and a received signal stream The STM 1 link comprises 2016 full duplex DSOs On the mid plane side there are 4096 simplex DSOs within the H 110 bus organized into 32 ports Each H 110 port comprises 128 DSOs Within the H 110 bus each DSO is a simplex signal stream which the H 110 bus can either transmit or receive You will define the direction of a mid plane DSO during the mapping process as either transmitting to the H 110 bus or receiving from the H 110 bus The H 110 bus provides 4096 simplex DSOs When entering El and H 110 timeslot numbers you must define the same number of timeslots on the SDH and mid plane sides of the mapping The timeslots are defined by entering a text string that represents the timeslot numbers The following notation
100. ry 2 or slave 3 for the value of Clocking Mode The master will drive the main reference clock for the chassis Should the master fail the secondary will drive the main refer 52 Using a browser to complete Model 6511RC configuration Model 6511RC User Manual 3 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation ence Slaves will not drive any clock reference Most often the 6511RC will be defined as the master 1 while most other modules in the chassis will be defined as s ave 3 Module clocking source and fallback There are two module clocking source parameters the primary reference and the fallback reference Unless it fails or becomes disconnected the primary reference provides the system clock for the 6511RC Should this failure occur the fallback reference will become the clocking source for the 6511RC s system clock You must choose one of the following values as the clocking source for each reference e An internal oscillator e The STM 1 port e The system clock provided by the H 110 clocking master i e another module in the chassis The following examples illustrate how to define the system clocking parameters for two scenarios Example 1 In this example your 6511RC will be the clocking master for all other modules on the same H 110 bus Your 6511RC will derive its own timing from its STM 1 port as the main reference and from its internal oscillator as the fallback reference To define the system clocking parameters 1
101. s Address 31 Sistem Slot Address 2 System Log El Link SDH About License Operator Actions Record Current Configuration Hard Reset Figure 27 651 1RC Configuration Menu home page 48 Using a browser to complete Model 6511RC configuration Model 6511RC User Manual 3 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Home page overview The HOME window is divided into two panes the Configuration Menu pane and the Configuration Informa tion pane see figure 28 The Configuration Menu contains the links to the various Model 6511RC sub systems while in the Configuration Information pane you can view status and other information or make changes to the system configuration Unlike the Configuration Menu pane which appears the same no matter which subsystem page you may select the Configuration Information pane contents will change as you move from one subsystem page to another Configuration Menu pane Configuration information pane Patton Home Page eee HOME Import Export Model 6511 RC Matrix Switch oy ETE AS Software Revision 1 0 12 May 21 2004 09 55 59 Alarms DSO Mapping System Clocking Status of Matrix Switch IP 1 CPU Idle 87 TE Filtering Running Since Last Boot 3 days 06 45 10 hours RIP Version 2 eremo co Chassis Address 31 System Slot Address 11RC CONFIGURATION MENU 5 El Link SDH About License Operator Actions Record Current Configuratio
102. s enabled in your connected SDH network go to step 2 Otherwise because path trace is disabled in the SDH trace parameters table see figure 40 for Path 1 Trace Monitor select pathTraceDis able 0 from the drop down menu Refer to section Configuring DSO idle codes on page 58 Path 1 Trace Monitor pathTraceEnable 1 y Path 1 Trace Bse Path 1 Trace Msg Len pathTraceLent 1 Path 1 Trace Jl Byte jo Path 1 Signal Label 2 Submit Figure 40 SDH Path Trace parameters Using a browser to complete Model 651 1RC configuration 57 3 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Model 6511RC User Manual 2 Because path trace is enabled in your connected SDH network in the SDH trace parameters table see figure 40 on page 57 for Path 1 Trace Monitor select path TraceEnable 1 from the drop down menu 3 For Path 1 Trace message enter the alphanumeric string your connected SDH network uses for the path 1 trace message in the text box Note The Path 1 Trace message parameter only applies with 16 byte and 64 byte section trace messages For 1 byte path trace messages the J byte parameter applies When trace message length is defined to be one byte the Matrix Switch will ignore the value of Path 1 Trace 4 For Path 1 Trace Msg Len select the value corresponding to the trace message length your connected SDH network uses 5 For Path 1 Trace JI Byte enter the value your connected SDH network uses for the J1 by
103. sdhScrambleEnable 1 LoopBack sonetFacilityLoop 1 Line Coding sonetMediumNRZ 4 SDH Mapping au3Mapper 0 Submit Figure 62 SDH Configuration page with sonetFacilityLoop 1 selected 3 Scroll down to the Loopback parameter in the SDH Interface Configuration table 4 From the drop down menu select sonet facilityLoop 1 5 Click the first Submit button located just below the SDH Interface Parameters table To deactivate the Facility Loopback test mode from the LoopBack parameter drop down menu select sonet NoLoop 0 and click the Submit button Terminal loop sonetTerminalloop 2 The terminal loop see figure 63 returns data received from the SDH terminals back to those SDH terminals other ForeFront modules on the same H 110 bus In other words when the Terminal Loop is activated the Matrix Switch receives data from other ForeFront modules via the H 110 bus and transmits the unmodified data back to those same modules via the H 110 bus The U turn for the terminal loop occurs within the SDH framer on the Matrix Switch The data path for the terminal loop traverses both the H 110 framer and the SDH framer Data transmitted by the SDH terminals other ForeFront modules enters the Matrix Switch from the H 110 bus through the mid plane H 110 SDH H 110 bus ana ini STM port Model 6511RC Matrix Switch Figure 63 Terminal loopback test mode 88 Matrix Switch test tools Model 6511RC User Manual 5 e Trou
104. select path TraceEnable 1 from the drop down menu 4 For Path 1 Trace message string enter the alphanumeric string your connected SDH network uses for the path 1 trace message in the text box Matrix Switch test tools 93 5 e Troubleshooting and maintenance Model 6511RC User Manual Note Path 1 trace message is used for 16 byte and 64 byte path 1 trace messages For 1 byte and 64 byte trace messages the J1 byte is used and the value of path 1trace message is ignored 5 For Path 1 Trace Msg Len select the value corresponding to the trace message length your connected SDH network uses 6 For Path 1 Trace J1 Byte enter the value your connected SDH network uses for the J1 byte in the SDH frame Note J1 is used only for 1 byte path trace messages For 16 byte and 64 byte trace messages the trace message string is used and the value of J1 is ignored 7 For Path 1 Signal Label enter the value your connected SDH network uses for the path 1 signal label in the SDH frame 8 Ifyou have selected AU 3 mapping repeat steps 3 through 7 to define values for the Path 2 and Path 3 trace parameters 9 Click the Submit button to save your work into operating memory volatile DRAM and activate the new parameter values Periodic maintenance Consult the rack chassis user manual for information on preventative maintenance such as cleaning the chassis air cooling vents to remove accumulated dust Calibration The Model 6511RC requires
105. should be used for assigning timeslots e dash e g 1 4 e comma e g 1 4 9 combo 1 2 3 6 7 62 Using a browser to complete Model 6511RC configuration Model 6511RC User Manual 3 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation The Matrix Switch offers two formats for defining DSO mappings e El port format You will identify the 63 El signal streams within the STM 1 link using El port numbers 1 63 Those with little to moderate experience working with SDH network architecture will most likely find El format to be the simplest and most straightforward method for defining DSO mappings Refer to section Defining DSO mappings using E1 port format on page 64 TU format You will identify an El signal stream according to its location within the STM 1 hierarchy using the TU 12 number and TUG 2 number within an AUG 3 or within a TUG 3 AUG 4 Experienced SDH engineers with a clear understanding of STM 1 architecture will most likely prefer to use TU format to define DSO mappings Refer to section Defining DSO mappings using TU format on page 69 Figure 46 shows the position of each El port number within the STM 1 frame STM Frame tw nt LR LE OA Me im OO Ivi I e zw i ons ZII El por31 zu El por 34 zu El pod 37 EA El pori40 311 El peas 3117 El pons 31 12 El pori5a 31 12 El p57 31 12 ree Figure 46 E1 Port numbers located within the STM 1 frame structure The following sections describe how to defin
106. t SDH_ Circuit IDF99 Framing Type SDH Section Trace Monitor sectionTraceDisable 0 7 Section Trace fsectiontace Section Trace Msg Len sectionTraceLen64 64 Section Trace JO Byte je Tx Payload Scramble sdhScrambleEnable 1 y Rx Payload Scramble sdhScrambleEnable 1 y LoopBack sonet erminalLoop fi Line Coding sonetMedumNRZ 4 SDH Mapping au3Mapper 0 y Figure 64 SDH Configuration page with sonetTerminalLoop 2 selected To deactivate the terminal loop test mode from the LoopBack parameter drop down menu select sonet NoLoop 0 and click the Submit button Matrix Switch test tools 89 5 e Troubleshooting and maintenance Model 6511RC User Manual Other Loop sonetOtherLoop 3 The other loop sonetOtherLoop 3 operates much like the facility loop however the data enters the H 110 framer where it makes a U turn The Other Loop test mode See figure 65 is a factory debugging and hardware test tool intended for use by Patton engineering The terminal loop and facility loop provide all the functional ity a Matrix Switch operator should require Though it is available to Matrix Switch operators the Other Loop test mode offers no further advantage for testing or troubleshooting in the field SDH Framer Framer H 110 bus H 110 Model 6511RC Matrix Switch Figure 65 Other Loopback test mode SDH section trace and path trace The Matrix Switch supports the section trace and path trace functions sp
107. t Patton Technical Support to determine if the Matrix Switch should be replaced ENETINOD Front Green Flash Indicates there is Ethernet frame activity on one or more of the 651 1RC s E panel ing or Ethernet interfaces including the two rear panel 10 100 1000 ports On solid the front panel 10 100 port and the packet switched PICMG 2 16 bus No action recommended Off e Indicates NO Ethernet frame activity detected on any of the 6511RC s Ethernet interfaces including the PICMG 2 16 bus e Verify that an Ethernet cable is plugged into the hub switch or work station and the 10 100 Ethernet port on the front panel of the Model 6511RC e Verify that the hub switch or workstation is powered on e Verify that the correct straight through or cross over cable is being used depending on whether you are connecting to a workstation PC hub or switch e Replace the cable If the problem still exists contact Patton Technical Support to determine if the Matrix Switch should be replaced CLK Front Green On solid The 6511RC is set as the Master Clock source SOURCE panel No action recommended Flashing The 6511RC is set as the secondary clock source No action recommended Off The 6511RC is set as the slave getting its clock from the H 110 Bus No action recommended 84 General fault analysis Model 6511RC User Manual 5 e Troubleshooting and maintenance Table 6 LED status indications and recommended actions Continued
108. t Time To Live 64 IP Statistics Total Datagrams Received 99214 Discarded for Header Errors 0 Discarded For Address Errors 16679 Forwarded Dataerams 4489 Figure 30 IP Overview page 2 Click the Routing Info hyperlink to open the IP Routing Overview page figure 31 IP Routing Overview Matix Switch Defined Routes Destination Mask Gateway Cost Interface Protocol State 10 10 0 0 255 255 0 00 0 0 0 1 1 local 1 active 2 Define a New Route Destination Mask Gateway 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Define 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Define Advanced ta 0 0 0 0 foooo fo Define Display IP Routing Table Figure 31 IP Routing Overview page Using a browser to complete Model 651 1RC configuration 51 3 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Model 6511RC User Manual 3 The Defined Routes table see figure 32 will contain exactly one route displayed in the first row of the table The 6511RC created this route automatically when you defined the Ethernet IP address during Jni tial Configuration earlier in this chapter That first row displays the route and netmask for the primary IP address you defined for the Matrix Switch Ethernet interfaces Defined Routes Destination Mask Gateway Cost Interface Protocol State 10 10 0 0 255 255 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 local 1 active 2 Figure 32 Defined Routes table You will use the first row in the Define a New Route table see figure 33 to define the default gateway T
109. te in the SDH frame Note Jl applies only with 1 byte path trace messages For 16 byte and 64 byte trace messages the trace message string is used and the value of J1 is ignored 6 For Path 1 Signal Label enter the value your connected SDH network uses for the path 1 signal label in the SDH frame 7 Ifyou have selected AU 3 mapping repeat steps 1 through 6 to define values for the path 2 and path 3 trace parameters 8 Click the Modify button to save your work into operating memory volatile DRAM and activate the new parameter values Configuring DSO idle codes If you want your Matrix Switch to encode vacant DSO channels with the standard El idle code the hexadeci mal value ZE you must follow the procedures below to designate which DSO channels within the STM 1 sig nal stream should be so encoded Obviously in order to correctly define the idle code configuration you must know which DSO channels in the SDH frame are expected to be idle Defining the idle code configuration involves two steps you must first access the DSO Idle Code Configuration web management page then use that page to select the idle DSO channels from the STM 1 structure and designate them as idle 58 Using a browser to complete Model 6511RC configuration Model 6511RC User Manual 3 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Accessing the idle code configuration Do the following to access the Matrix Switch s idle code configuration 1 On the 65
110. tered and recorded Using a browser to complete Model 6511RC configuration 71 3 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Model 6511RC User Manual Examples for configuring DSO mappings Three examples are provided e Example 1 For the El located in TUG 3 or AU 3 number 1 TUG 2 number 1 TU 12 number 1 Matrix Switch El port number 1 map all 32 timeslots of the received E1 signal to H 110 port 1 timeslots 1 32 map all 32 timeslots of the transmitted El signal from H 110 port 1 timeslots 33 64 e Example 2 For the E1 located in TUG 3 or AU 3 number 2 TUG 2 number 1 TU 12 number 1 Matrix Switch El port number 2 map all 32 timeslots of the received E1 signal to H 110 port 1 timeslots 65 96 map all 32 timeslots of the transmitted El signal from H 110 port 1 timeslots 97 128 Example 3 For the El located in TUG 3 or AU 3 number 1 TUG 2 number 1 TU 12 number 3 Matrix Switch El port number 7 map all 32 timeslots of the El received signal to H 110 port 4 timeslots 1 32 map all 32 timeslots of the El transmitted signal from H 110 port 4 timeslots 33 64 Example 1 Map TUG 3 or AU 3 no 1 TUG 2 no 1 TU 12 no 1 received timeslots 1 32 to H 110 Port 1 timeslots 1 32 Map TUG 3 or AU 3 no 1 TUG 2 no 1 TU 12 no 1 transmitted timeslots 1 32 from H 110 Port 1 timeslots 33 64 Solution 1 For the value of the first parameter under SDH Channel select TUG3 1 1 or AU3 1 1 from the drop down menu
111. the SDE circiiit paranieters nos ii iia 54 Accessing the SOF circuit parameters cidade 55 Configuring the SDH physical interface type siii anali ran 56 Configuring the SDE interface parameters ii tried 56 Model 6511RC User Manual Contents Contouring the SDH path trace parameters inrsin ei aiie ilaele 57 Configuring DSO idle codec riali 58 Accessino the idlenode configuratio i iii eona ARIAL ii 59 Defining the VSO dle code contri citada 60 Selecting the SD wrap puis pla std is in did 60 Denninz OS O mappings lla aaa 62 Defining DSO mappings using El port fo mat iia idad 64 Examples for configure IDS0mappings cisl aliena ian 65 Demas DSO mappinss using WU format oia iia 69 Examples for configuring DSO mappings ii ie 72 Savine Fourcontfglifatoni dignita alia 74 Backing up your configuration parameters oido iii 15 Backingup the configuration store In Hash Memory lui 76 Completing the nstallationi corsara ia lana 77 4 Operation and shutdown ocrrrrerrrrereeeeze zie zeneeniczerereerezin zen zen zin OsiP SpK oso zen zen een een ice rien nin STESSE riOu EESE KoE 79 oiio ateata A ii iii iii 80 Activating the Model o51IRC 0 falena acli una 80 Deactivatne the Model091IRO alia ila 80 5 Troubleshooting and maintenance mrrrrrrrrrrrree een een een ene oover vobs SSos eee rezie zioni nin con nin vbo ezio zezen zen ron SESS 81 Introduction liane a ees tbaedeeedeenle nies 82 Troubleshooting during initial deployments
112. the following information from the SDH network to which you are connecting 42 Introduction Model 6511RC User Manual 3 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Which El mapping path will be used within the STM 1 link either AU3 or AU4 Section Trace Message Length The value of the JO byte for Section Trace Messages Path 1 Trace Message Length The value of the J1 byte for Path 1 Trace Messages The value of Path 1 Signal Label The El payload type either asynchronous or byte synchronous To configure the DSO mappings you will need a detailed plan describing the desired source and destination for each of the 4096 simplex DSO channels within the H 110 bus on the chassis mid plane which DSO channels within each E1 signal stream should carry an idle code Initial configuration through the RS 232 control port Initially you must configure the 6511RC s IP address via the RS 232 Config port located on the Matrix Switch front frame In rare instances you may also need to change the netmask from the factory default value Note The Model 6511RC must be installed powered up and operating before you can perform the initial configuration If it is not you must first complete the procedures described in chapter 2 Hardware installation on page 31 Connecting the DB9 RJ45 adapter with the included cable Do the following 1 Find the DB9 RJ45 adapter for your PC and RJ 45 to RJ45 cable shipped with your 6511RC Mat
113. the procedures in chapter 2 Hardware installation on page 31 and chapter 3 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation on page 41 To activate the 6511RC refer to the procedures in those chapters The Model 6511RC is designed for unattended operation Once the Model 6511RC has been installed and configured no further operator action is required under normal conditions De activating the Model 6511RC Perform the following procedure to deactivate the Model 6511RC Note Be sure to wear an anti static strap to prevent electrostatic damage to the blade 1 Simultaneously press both red buttons on the front panel handles of the 6511RC to unlock the handles and prepare the module for removal 2 Simultaneously press both black handles outward and away from the center of the module to unseat the 6511RC from the mid plane connectors 3 Pull the handles to completely remove the Model 6511RC from the rack chassis Place the module on an anti static surface 4 Repeat the above procedure to remove the rear module from the rack chassis Place the blade on an anti static surface 80 Introduction Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and maintenance Chapter contents litrodbgtion di N 82 Troubleshoorne during inital deployment 82 E a a 83 B a R a E E E E E E T 86 Loopback test modes forthe SUM ont rore eE EEEE ii 86 Facility Loop sopera Loop I orro a dei ERE Ie ERAR 87 Terminal loop konet Terminal Loop ee rie aa 88 hor L
114. thernet link The management connection terminates at the management service within the Matrix Switch 24 Hardware overview Model 6511RC User Manual 1 Introduction The PICMG 2 16 packet switched bus PSB In order to manage the Matrix Switch in band via the PICMG 2 16 PSB an external management workstation connects to the ForeFront chassis via another ForeFront blade with management routing capability such as the Model 6801RC EdgeRoute Network Access Server or model 3096RC TDM Digital Access Concentrator operating on the same bus The external management workstation communicates with the ForeFront system using either a Frame Relay or PPP link within a DSO or within an Ethernet link The in band management link terminates on the module with management routing capability which in turn communicates with the management services in the Matrix Switch over the PICMG 2 16 PSB Out of band management access paths include The RS 232 config port on the front panel of the front blade The RJ 45 10 100 Ethernet LAN port on the front panel of the front blade The two RJ 45 10 100 1000 Ethernet LAN ports on the rear panel of the rear blade in applications where these Ethernet links are dedicated to management traffic Matrix Switch Interfaces WAN Interfaces The 6511RC provides connections to the following WAN interfaces e One SDH STM 1 uplink trunk port at 155 54 Mbps Physical SC or BNC connectors presented on the rear blade rear p
115. tion Model 6511RC User Manual Figure 18 Fiber optic SC cable connectors Do the following to connect the dual singlemode fiber optic cable see figure 18 to the STM 1 SC connectors 1 Remove the protective cap from the fiber optic cable connectors 2 Attach the transmit fiber optic cable connector to the 7X SC connector on the rear blade see figure 14 on page 35 3 Attach the receive fiber optic cable connector to the RX SC connector on the rear blade Connecting the STM 1 electrical interface to coaxial network cables The Matrix Switch presents the STM 1 electrical interface on a pair of 75 ohm female BNC connectors one for the transmiting TX and one for receiving RX signals see figure 14 on page 35 For most installations the coaxial cable connecting the STM 1 WAN port to the SDH network can be no longer than 325 feet 100 meters Note The Matrix Switch electrical interface transmits a STM 1 signal with an attenuation margin of 12 7dB at 78 MHz over coaxial cable The 12 7dB attenuation margin typically results in a transmission distance limitation of approximately 360 feet 110 meters for RG 59U coaxial cable 38 Installing the network cables Model 6511RC User Manual 2 Hardware installation Figure 19 BNC coaxial cable connectors Do the following to connect the dual 75 ohm coaxial cable see figure 19 to the STM 1 BNC connectors 1 Attach the transmit connector of the coaxial cable to the 7X connector
116. ugh CAT 5 cable one wired as shown in figure 15 between the Matrix Switch and the hub switch DACS RJ 45 Jack Direction 1 TX Transmit Data Output es TX Transmit Data Output gt RX Receive Data Input 4 4 5 6 lt _ 4 RX Receive Data Input Figure 15 Ethernet RJ 45 pin and signal definitions for Matrix Switch Connecting the 10 100Base T Ethernet port to an Ethernetcapable workstation or PC The 10 100Base T Ethernet port can connect to a single Ethernet capable workstation or PC by means of a cross over cable Refer to figure 16 to assemble a cross connect cable that will connect between the NIC Ether net port in the workstation and the Matrix Switch 10 100Base T Ethernet port 10 Base T Workstation DACS 10 100Base T Port RJ 45 Pin No RJ 45 Pin No Pair 14 TX gt 3 RX 2 TX gt 6 RX 3 RX lt _ _ _ ______ ___ 1 TX Pair 24 xe 2 x Figure 16 Cross over RJ 45 to RJ 45 Ethernet cable diagram 36 Installing the network cables Model 6511RC User Manual 2 Hardware installation Connecting the front panel ElA 561 RS 232 configuration port DCE configured Install the supplied RJ 45 to RJ 45 cable with the DB9 RJ45 adapter between the Matrix Switch RS 232 port see figure 13 on page 35 and an open serial port on your computer If you need to assemble your own cable refer to the pinout diagram in figure 17 No
117. uring the Matrix Switch for operation Defining DSO mappings using TU format Experienced SDH engineers with a solid understanding of STM 1 architecture will most likely prefer to use TU format to define DSO mappings To define a DSO mapping using TU format do the following 1 On the 6511RC Configuration Menu see figure 27 on page 48 click the DSO Mapping hyperlink to dis play the DSO Mapping Overview page see figure 54 2 For the Display Option parameter verify that displayLongForm 0 is selected from the drop down menu For the El Input Format parameter select tuFormat 0 from the dropdown menu Click the Modify button to save changes DSO Mapping Overview Matiz Switch Display Option displayLongForm 0 y Modify Mapping Help El input format tuFormat 0 y Modify Define a Mapping STM 1 Channel Mid plane Channel Au 3 Tug 2 Tu 12 El Slots Weezer H 110 Port H 110 Slots au3101 2 ftuge2 1 1 211 e AR port Hes 10fponit A 6 Define Figure 54 DSO Mapping Overview page with TU format selected Using a browser to complete Model 6511RC configuration 69 Zoe 70 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Model 6511RC User Manual STM Frame 3112 El pot 45 31 12 El pons 31 12 El pons amz E poi54 3112 El pots 7 302 El poi 0 311 El pi 3 Figure 55 El port numbers located within the STM 1 frame structure The first three parameters in the Define a Mapping section see figu
118. urns You can obtain an RMA by doing one of the following e Completing a request on the RMA Request page in the Support section at www patton com e By calling 1 301 975 1000 and speaking to a Technical Support Engineer e By sending an e mail to returns patton com All returned units must have the RMA number clearly visible on the outside of the shipping container Please use the original packing material that the device came in or pack the unit securely to avoid damage during shipping Shipping instructions The RMA number should be clearly visible on the address label Our shipping address is as follows Patton Electronics Company RMA xxxx 7622 Rickenbacker Dr Gaithersburg MD 20879 4773 USA Patton will ship the equipment back to you in the same manner you ship it to us Patton will pay the return shipping costs Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations RMAs 103 104 Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations RMAs
119. urrent Flash Configuration The system will dump the current power up configuration settings stored in flash memory to your screen You may then back up the configuration using the save as function in your web browser to save the contents of your screen to a file You can restore the backup file in the future by using the Import function on lower half of this window Note that the system will NOT export the current operating configuration but the saved configuration currently residing in persistent storage flash memory Before exporting the configuration you may wish to save the current operating values into flash memory by visiting the Home Page and clicking the Record Current Configuration operator action button Export Flash IMPORT Flash Configuration from a File If you have a previously saved system configuration file you can use the Import feature to restore the saved configuration to this system When you execute the Import feature the system will overwrite the configuration data currently stored in Flash memory with the contents of the file To Import a file enter the complete filename including the file path in the text box below then click the Import button The Import operation does NOT immediately modify the values in the current operating configuration To activate the new configuration after the Import operation is completed you must reboot the system During the reboot the system will load the new configuration fr
120. verify that your new mapping appears and was correctly entered and recorded Examples for configuring DSO mappings Three examples are provided e Example 1 For El port number 1 map all 32 timeslots of the received E1 signal to H 110 port 1 timeslots 1 32 map all 32 timeslots of the transmitted E1 signal from H 110 port 1 timeslots 33 64 e Example 2 For El port number 2 map all 32 timeslots of the received E1 signal to H 110 port 1 timeslots 65 96 map all 32 timeslots of the transmitted E1 signal from H 110 port 1 timeslots 97 128 e Example 3 For El port number 7 map all 32 timeslots of the El received signal to H 110 port 4 timeslots 1 32 map all 32 timeslots of the El transmitted signal from H 110 port 4 timeslots 33 64 Using a browser to complete Model 6511RC configuration 65 3 Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation Model 6511RC User Manual Example 1 Map El Port 1 received timeslots 1 32 to H 110 Port 1 timeslots 1 32 Map El Port 1 transmitted timeslots 1 32 from H 110 Port 1 timeslots 33 64 Solution Under El Number select port1 1 from the drop down menu see figure 48 Under El Slots enter 1 32 in the text box For toH110 5 under H 110 Number select port1 1 from the drop down menu For toH110 5 under H 110 slots enter 1 32 in the text box For fromH110 5 under H 110 Number select port1 1 from the drop down menu For fromH110 5 under H 110 slots enter 33 64 in the text
121. witch will derive its own system timing from the Primary Reference as long as it remains available Should the Primary Reference become unavailable the Matrix Switch will switch over to the Fallback reference as the clock source for its own system timing The following clocking sources can serve as either the Primary Reference or Fallback Reference for the Matrix Switch The internal oscillator clock residing on the Matrix Switch front blade e A network clock recovered from the STM 1 SDH signal stream e Another blade operating in either Primary or Secondary mode on the same bus 26 Hardware overview Model 6511RC User Manual 1 Introduction Temperature Operating range 32 104 F 0 40 C Altitude Maximum operating altitude 15 000 feet 4 752 meters Humidity 5 to 95 relative humidity RH non condensing Physical dimensions e 1 75 inches 4 44 cm height standard 19 inch 48 26 cm width 12 inch 30 48 cm depth e Weight 1 55 lbs 0 70 kg LED Indicators LED indicators on the front panel see figure 5 on page 17 and rear panel see figure 6 on page 18 display the status of Matrix Switch system resources The front panel LEDs are described in table 3 The rear panel LEDs are described in table 4 on page 28 Table 3 Front panel LED indicators LED Color Status Meaning POWER Green On solid Power is being applied Flashing The 6511RC has detected a power failure on a power bus Off No input power is bei
122. y a selected El signal stream within the STM 1 link For El Slots enter the timeslot numbers within the selected E1 link that you wish to map to the H 110 bus When entering El and H 110 timeslot numbers you must define the same number of timeslots on the SDH and mid plane sides of the mapping The timeslots are defined by entering a text string that repre sents the timeslot numbers The following notation should be used for assigning timeslots dash e g 1 4 comma e g 1 4 9 combo 1 2 3 6 7 At this point you have defined the SDH channel composed of a selected El signal stream and a set of timeslots within that El Now you must define the mid plane channel to be correlated with the SDH channel Under the heading Mid plane Channel in the first row labeled to H110 5 for H 110 number select your desired H 110 port number from the drop down menu In the first row labeled toH110 5 for H 110 slots enter the timeslot numbers you wish to map to the H 110 bus from the El In the second row labeled fromH110 6 select your desired H 110 port number from the drop down menu In the second row labeled fromH110 6 for H 110 slots enter the timeslot numbers you wish to map from the H 110 bus to the E1 Click the Define button The new mapping will appear at the bottom of the page in the Defined Mappings table Examine the Defined Mappings table to verify that the new mapping appears and was correctly en

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