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Hsim-w85 user’s guide i notice cabletron systems reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult cabletron systems to determine whether any such changes have been made. The hardware, fi...
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Hsim-w85 user’s guide ix contents chapter 1 introduction 1.1 firmware revision....................................................................... 1-1 1.2 using this manual....................................................................... 1-2 1.3 overview........................................
Contents x hsim-w85 user’s guide chapter 5 troubleshooting 5.1 troubleshooting the hsim-w85..................................................5–1 5.1.1 hardware troubleshooting .............................................5–1 5.1.2 investigating software configuration problems .............5–3 5.1.3 ...
Hsim-w85 user’s guide 1-1 chapter 1 introduction welcome to the cabletron systems hsim-w85 user’s guide . This manual describes the hsim-w85 and provides information concerning features, installation, the use of management, troubleshooting, and specifications. A general working knowledge of wide are...
Chapter 1: introduction 1-2 hsim-w85 user’s guide 1.2 using this manual reading through this manual completely will help you understand the features and capabilities of the hsim-w85. The following list provides an overview of each section of this manual: chapter 1 , introduction , outlines the conte...
Overview hsim-w85 user’s guide 1-3 1.3 overview the hsim-w85 extends the functionality of certain cabletron systems platforms by providing an interface for wide area network (wan) ds1 services. The hsim-w85 is a high speed interface module (hsim) used to provide wan services using the smartswitch se...
Chapter 1: introduction 1-4 hsim-w85 user’s guide the second mode of operation is using cabletron systems inverse multiplexer (imux) functionality to aggregate multiple ds1 connections into single higher bandwidth wan connections. To operate in this mode, the user configures the appropriate imux gro...
Features hsim-w85 user’s guide 1-5 • ds1 mib support • lanview leds 1.5.1 connectivity the hsim-w85 module supports wan technology using eight live full duplex t1 connections. The primary function of the hsim-w85 is to provide lan-to-wan access. Wan physical connectivity will be supported through th...
Chapter 1: introduction 1-6 hsim-w85 user’s guide 1.5.3 inverse multiplexing (imux) cabletron systems inverse multiplexing (imux) feature provides enhanced throughput for users by following this process: • the imux function evenly distributes a data packet stream from the lan interface through multi...
Features hsim-w85 user’s guide 1-7 1.5.5 ds1 alarm the ds1 error threshold alarm monitor allows the user to set error thresholds. The monitor notifies the user of potential ds1 problems with snmp trap events. The ds1alarm monitor feature can be enabled in management, using network tools. Refer to th...
Chapter 1: introduction 1-8 hsim-w85 user’s guide 1.6 document conventions the following conventions are used throughout this document: note note symbol. Calls the reader’s attention to any item of information that may be of special importance. ! Caution caution symbol. Contains information essentia...
Related documentation hsim-w85 user’s guide 1-9 1.7 related documentation the documentation for the host platform in which the hsim-w85 is to be installed provides additional information about the setup of the hsim-w85. The host documentation is not listed below, as there can be many different host ...
Chapter 1: introduction 1-10 hsim-w85 user’s guide 1.8 getting help for additional support related to this device or document, contact cabletron systems using the following methods: before calling cabletron systems, have the following information ready: • your cabletron systems service contract numb...
Hsim-w85 user’s guide 2-1 chapter 2 installation to install the hsim-w85 the following items are required: • antistatic wrist strap (shipped with the hsim-w85) • phillips screwdriver 2.1 unpacking the hsim-w85 unpack the hsim-w85 as follows: 1. Remove the hsim-w85 from the shipping box. 2. Leave the...
Chapter 2: installation 2-2 hsim-w85 user’s guide 2.2 installing the hsim-w85 an hsim-w85 can be installed in any cabletron systems device that supports hsim technology (e.G., 2h252-25r, 2e42-27, 6e132-25). The following subsections provide instructions for installing an hsim-w85 in a host platform....
Installing the hsim-w85 hsim-w85 user’s guide 2-3 figure 2-1 removing the hsim coverplate 6. Refer to figure 2-2 and place the hsim-w85 behind the module faceplate. Faceplate mounting screws hsim coverplate 2555_03 host platform.
Chapter 2: installation 2-4 hsim-w85 user’s guide figure 2-2 installing the hsim-w85 7. Align the connector on the hsim-w85 with the pins on the module. 8. Press down firmly on the connector area of the hsim-w85 until the connector slides all the way onto the pins. Ensure that the standoffs on the i...
Installing the hsim-w85 hsim-w85 user’s guide 2-5 10. Secure the hsim-w85 to the module standoffs using the standoff screws included in the hsim-w85 shipping materials. 11. Reinstall the interface module in the chassis. 12. Reattach the network cabling to the interface module. 2.2.2 installing the h...
Chapter 2: installation 2-6 hsim-w85 user’s guide 8. Press down firmly on the hsim-w85 until the connector slides all the way onto the hsim pins. Ensure that the standoffs on the standalone device align with the standoff screw holes on the hsim-w85. 9. Secure the hsim-w85 to the module faceplate usi...
Hsim-w85 user’s guide 3-1 chapter 3 lanview leds 3.1 lanview leds this chapter describes how to use the lanview leds to monitor the hsim-w85 status and diagnose hsim-w85 problems. Figure 3-1 shows the location of the hsim-w85 leds. Figure 3-1 hsim-w85 lanview leds note the terms flashing, blinking, ...
Chapter 3: lanview leds 3-2 hsim-w85 user’s guide table 3-1 hsim-w85 leds led color definition processor (cpu) off power off green (solid) fully operational red (solid) system in reset mode (temporary) link (l) red no link or receive signal amber traffic on at least one port green link status (s) of...
Hsim-w85 user’s guide 4-1 chapter 4 management this chapter describes local management and the network tools utility. Local management allows access to statistics screens that apply to the hsim-w85 through the host platform. Network tools allows access to a command set from which you can configure a...
Chapter 4: management 4-2 hsim-w85 user’s guide figure 4-1 typical hierarchy of local management screens note different versions of the firmware may display a different hierarchy. Check the host platform manual if the hierarchy displayed does not match the one in figure 4-1 . The hsim/vhsim statisti...
Network tools hsim-w85 user’s guide 4-3 4.2 network tools the network tools utility allows management of objects in the hsim-w85 management information bases (mibs). Mibs are databases of objects used for managing the device and configuring the hsim-w85. The commands within the mib navigator allow t...
Chapter 4: management 4-4 hsim-w85 user’s guide only the previous commands, which are particular to the hsim-w85, will be described in the following sections. The host platform’s manual describes the other commands that are not particular to the hsim-w85. Refer to the host platform manual for inform...
Network tools hsim-w85 user’s guide 4-5 figure 4-2 network tools help screen the network tools functions are performed using a series of commands. Entering commands in network tools involves typing the command at the network tools prompt, adding any required parameters, and pressing enter to execute...
Chapter 4: management 4-6 hsim-w85 user’s guide the commands are presented in the following format: command syntax: shows the required command format. It indicates where arguments, if any, must be specified. Description: briefly describes the command and its uses. Options: lists any additional field...
Chapter 4: management 4-8 hsim-w85 user’s guide options: imux (with no options) displays status information. -ea enables the inverse multiplexer application designated by imuxid. -da disables the inverse multiplexer application designated by imuxid. -eg enables the inverse multiplexer group designat...
Network tools hsim-w85 user’s guide 4-9 wanpq syntax: wanpq wanpq -ea wanpq -da wanpq -aip wanpq -dip description: wan ip priority queuing is used to prioritize ip packets from a specified ip address. Ipaddress is the internet protocol (ip) address being added to or removed from the wide area networ...
Network tools hsim-w85 user’s guide 4-11 example: dsx1 syntax: dsx1 dsx1 near dsx1 near dsx1 linetype dsx1 loopback dsx1 txclksrc dsx1 dsx1 description: this command allows the user to read the contents of several tables defined in rfc 1406. “line”, as an option, refers to the number of an instance ...
Chapter 4: management 4-12 hsim-w85 user’s guide options: dsx1 (with no options) lists a summary of the ds1 configuration. Dsx1 near lists a summary of the statistics for the device on your side of the wan line. Dsx1 near lists a summary of the statistics for the device on your side of the wan line ...
Network tools hsim-w85 user’s guide 4-13 ds1ext syntax: ds1ext ds1ext crc ds1ext linecode ds1ext lbo description: this command allows the user to modify various ds1 parameters that are extensions to rfc 1406. The following is an explanation of the various command options: - the mib ii ifindex value ...
Chapter 4: management 4-14 hsim-w85 user’s guide example: 4.2.3 special commands done, quit, exit syntax: done quit exit description: the done, exit, or quit command enables the user to exit from network tools and return to the main menu screen. All three commands perform the same function. Options:...
Sample imux configuration hsim-w85 user’s guide 4-15 4.3 sample imux configuration the following is a sample of a common configuration. To perform an imux configuration for the setup shown in figure b-1 , in appendix b , follow these steps: 1. To add channels to an imux group: enter: imux 1 -ac 1 29...
Chapter 4: management 4-16 hsim-w85 user’s guide figure 4-4 enabling the imux group 3. The next step is to enable the imux application for imux 1: enter: imux 1 -ea the screen in figure 4-5 displays the response to the command. Figure 4-5 enabling the imux application imuxsetup2 -> imux 1 # # wan in...
Sample imux configuration hsim-w85 user’s guide 4-17 this configuration is complete. More groups can be added as needed. The commands dsx1 and/or ds1alarm can be used to verify the interface numbers configured. Done, exit, or quit may be used after verification to leave network tools..
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Hsim-w85 user’s guide 5-1 chapter 5 troubleshooting 5.1 troubleshooting the hsim-w85 the following sections detail some of the problems encountered in hardware, software, and firmware setups and the possible solutions. If a problem persists, contact cabletron systems. Refer to section 1.8 . 5.1.1 ha...
Chapter 5: troubleshooting 5-2 hsim-w85 user’s guide • check with the wan service provider to ensure that the circuit has been configured by them and is active. Status (s) led is off the port is operating normally. If it is not, and this led is off, the port may be disabled. Use management to make s...
Troubleshooting the hsim-w85 hsim-w85 user’s guide 5-3 5.1.2 investigating software configuration problems software problems usually occur when your software configuration contains incomplete or incorrect information. Device not forwarding packets • ensure that the proper ds1 transmit clock source i...
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Hsim-w85 user’s guide a-1 appendix a specifications this chapter lists the specifications and regulatory requirements for the hsim-w85. Cabletron systems reserves the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. A.1 physical properties wan interface 8 ds1 ports physical interface...
Appendix a: specifications a-2 hsim-w85 user’s guide a.2 environmental requirements a.3 regulatory compliance this equipment meets the following safety and electromagnetic compatibility (emc) requirements: operating temperature 5°c to 40°c (41°f to 104°f) storage temperature -30°c to 73°c (-22°f to ...
Hsim-w85 user’s guide b-1 appendix b typical configuration the hsim-w85 can be used to aggregate up to eight t1 connections to the backbone, which may be linked to a head-end consisting of an hsim-w87 in a platform. The hsim-w85 is compatible with any cabletron systems product that runs hdlc wan pro...
Appendix b: typical configuration b-2 hsim-w85 user’s guide figure b-1 hsim-w85 imux operational m13 telco cloud up to 28 t1 lines t3 configw85 2e42-27 with hsim-w85 2e42-27 with an hsim-w87 csx400 t1 configuration imux configuration csx400 csx400 csx400 hsim-w85 cpu l s l s l s l s l s l s l s l s ...
Hsim-w85 user’s guide c-1 appendix c fcc part 68 - user’s information the following instructions are provided to ensure compliance with the federal communications commission (fcc) rules, part 68. 1. All direct connections to t1 lines must be made using standard plugs and jacks. 2. Before connecting ...
Appendix c: fcc part 68 - user’s information c-2 hsim-w85 user’s guide 7. The attached affidavit must be completed by the installer. 8. In the event of equipment malfunction, all repairs should be performed by our company or an authorized agent. It is the responsibility of the users requiring servic...
Fcc part 68 - user’s information hsim-w85 user’s guide c-3 affidavit for the connection of customer equipment to 1.544 mbps and/or subrate digital services for the work to be performed in the certified territory of telco’s name: state of: country of: i, , of (name of authorized representative) (cust...
Appendix c: fcc part 68 - user’s information c-4 hsim-w85 user’s guide i attest that the operator(s) maintainer(s) of the digital cpe responsible for the establishment, maintenance and adjustment of the encoded analog content and billing information has (have) been trained to perform these functions...