Verilink DIDCSU 2912 Manual
Summary of DIDCSU 2912
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Verilink didcsu 2912 manual october 1999 p/n 880-502646-001-e1 pri ext management didcsu 2912 1 2 sys 2 1 local net data.
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Ii verilink didcsu 2912 user manual copyright notice copyright 1999 verilink corporation. All rights reserved. This document does not create any express or implied warranty about verilink or about its products or services. Verilink’s sole warranty is contained in its product warranty. The end-user d...
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Verilink didcsu 2912 user manual iii attention! Les circuits doivent êtré interconnectés de manière à ce que l’ équipement continue a êtré en agrément avec “en60950:1992/a2:1997, section 6.2, pour les circuits de voltage de liaisons d’ échanges (réseau) par les télécommunications (tnv),” après les c...
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Iv verilink didcsu 2912 user manual • do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. It may fall, causing serious damage to the product. • slots and openings in the shelves are provided for ventilation to protect them from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. ...
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Table of contents verilink didcsu 2912 user manual v didcsu 2912 overview............................................................................................ 1-1 organization....................................................................................................... 1-1 features ....
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Vi verilink didcsu 2912 user manual didcsu t1 version ................................................................................................. 3-1 connecting to the node ...................................................................................... 3-1 cable connection ................
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Verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 1-1 chapter 1 didcsu 2912 overview this manual describes the didcsu 2912, a dual integrated data service unit/channel service unit with two e1 network ports or two t1 network ports, as well as two synchronous serial data ports. Organization this chapter consists of a...
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Didcsu 2912 overview 1-2 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual the aggregate data rate from terminal equipment can be up to one of the following: table 1-1 data rates crosspoint switch the didcsu module provides flexibility for designing data paths with incoming and outgoing channels set up for data or v...
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Didcsu 2912 overview verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 1-3 csu/dsu the didcsu 2912 can be used in a simple configuration in which it functions as two t1 or e1 csu/dsu units. Data from the first data port can be mapped to the first network port, while data from the second data port is mapped to the se...
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Didcsu 2912 overview 1-4 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual the didcsu 2912 does the necessary cross-connections to ensure that the local area network signal from building 1 terminates (or drops) at building 2, the video circuit is added (inserted), and the outgoing data stream is sent on to building ...
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Didcsu 2912 overview verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 1-5 figure 1-2 didcsu front panel leds the didcsu front panel’s system led (sys) is green when the module has passed the power-up self-test. The panel also contains four status leds: • two for network port status • two for data port status chapte...
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Didcsu 2912 overview 1-6 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual • external timing source input—the 8-pin mini-din connector optionally receives a square wave signal from an external timing device. For t1 versions this clock must be at 1.544 mbit/s, for e1 versions it must be at 2.048 mbit/s. T1 cims the d...
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Didcsu 2912 overview verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 1-7 figure 1-4 e1 cim configurations v.35 v.35 input timing relay no com nc data 2 data 1 cept rx tx rx tx port 2 port 1 alarm ext cim 290 05 x.21 x.21 input timing 31 1- 1 0 1 2 5 6 -0 01 relay no com nc data 2 data 1 cept rx tx rx tx port 2 por...
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Didcsu 2912 overview 1-8 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual table 1-2 data port adapter cables shelf types the didcsu 2912 can reside in a dual-line shelf (dls), quint-line shelf (qls), or a multi-line shelf (mls). The didcsu 2912 front module requires a rear connector interface module (cim) that prov...
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Didcsu 2912 overview verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 1-9 1. Network interface cables 2. High-speed data application cables 3. Primary management cable to enable node manager communication 4. Management extension cable for connecting didcsu modules in multiple-shelf configurations (if the ncm module...
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Didcsu 2912 overview 1-10 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual specifications table 1-3 didcsu specifications item specification number of ports 4 per module (2 network and 2 data) transmission (line) rate t1—1.544 mbit/s, rx: ± 200 ppm; tx: ± 32 ppm e1—2.04 mbit/s, rx: ± 200 ppm; tx: ± 32ppm line code ...
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Didcsu 2912 overview verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 1-11 table 1-4 cim configurations * lp = lightning protection (if an e1 cim does not have an “lp” label on it, it has no lightning protection.) note: e1 cims 29008 and 29009 and t1 cim 290011 combine rs- 449 and eia 530 in the same module. Howeve...
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Didcsu 2912 overview 1-12 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual.
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Verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 2 - 1 chapter 2 didcsu 2912 quick set-up this chapter is divided into two main sections. The first section provides step-by-step procedures for installing your didcsu 2912 module on a t1 circuit. The second portion of this chapter provides step-by-step procedures for...
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Didcsu 2912 quick set-up 2-2 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual terminal parameters set your terminal, or terminal program, to • 19.2 kbit/s • 8 data bits • no parity • one stop bit • no flow control logging on 1. Press e nter . The psh+> prompt is displayed. Type “craft” and press e nter . 2. A passw...
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Didcsu 2912 quick set-up verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 2 - 3 bus compatibility 3. If there is no indication of the didcsu in the shelf/slot map on the ncm main menu, examine the sys led on the didcsu. If it is blinking green-to-off, the didcsu is using a different shelf midplane bus than the ncm....
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Didcsu 2912 quick set-up 2-4 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 8. Once the bus assignment has been made, reboot the didcsu by reseating the front module in its slot. 9. Reconnect the craft cable to the ncm l ocal port. When the didcsu 2912 has completed the reset a process of negotiation for shelf ma...
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Didcsu 2912 quick set-up verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 2 - 5 figure 2-5 t1 port configuration menu place ports in service 13. In the t1 port configuration menu, type the letter “ i ” and the number “1”, press e nter , then type “y”,and press e nter , to place net port 1 in service. Type “ i 2”, p...
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Didcsu 2912 quick set-up 2-6 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual allow network originated loops 18. Type “nl1”, then “y” to allow network initiated loops on net port 1. Type “nl2”, then “y” to allow network initiated loops on net port 2. Set alarm declare time to 2 seconds 19. Type “a1”, then “2” to se...
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Didcsu 2912 quick set-up verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 2 - 7 data port configuration 26. From the configuration menu, select option “d” to access the data port configuration menu. Figure 2-7 configuration menu figure 2-8 data port configuration menu 27. In the data port configuration menu, type “...
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Didcsu 2912 quick set-up 2-8 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 1. Select “a” from the main menu, figure 2-1 , to access the net port alarm menu. 2. Set the card alarm reporting option to yes. Figure 2-9 net port alarm menu 3. Select “c” to configure thresholds. Figure 2-10 net port alarm threshold co...
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Didcsu 2912 quick set-up verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 2 - 9 building circuits circuit building is a primary function of the ncm 2000. For general information on circuit building, refer to the ncm 2000 user manual. This section provides “quick set-up” circuit building information specifically for...
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Didcsu 2912 quick set-up 2-10 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 5. Type “sp”, then at the prompt use “1,2”, to specify the shelf and slot address for the source port. When you’ve entered the address, at the next prompt select “1” for net port 1. 6. Type “dp”, then at the prompt, specify the shelf and...
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Didcsu 2912 quick set-up verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 2 - 11 16. Type “dp”, then at the prompt use “1,2” for the shelf/slot address. At the next prompt type “4” for data port 2. 17. Type “sm”, and respond “n” if you are asked whether this is an unframed t1 circuit. Type “1-12” to specify the tim...
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Didcsu 2912 quick set-up 2-12 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual note: these procedures may not match your configuration. Use this chapter as a guide for equipment installation. Chapter 4, “ didcsu e1 version” has complete details on configuration of the e1 mode. Connect to craft port connect the modu...
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Didcsu 2912 quick set-up verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 2 - 13 figure 2-15 ncm main menu bus compatibility 3. If there is no indication of the didcsu in the shelf/slot map on the ncm main menu, examine the sys led on the didcsu. If it is blinking green-to-off, the didcsu is using a different shelf...
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Didcsu 2912 quick set-up 2-14 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual figure 2-16 didcsu main menu 7. From the didcsu main menu, select the letter “o” for node administration, then “b” to change acp bus. Observe that the current acp bus selection is indicated. Change the acp bus selection to the other valu...
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Didcsu 2912 quick set-up verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 2 - 15 figure 2-17 configuration menu 12. From the configuration menu ( figure 2-17 ), select option “p” to access the e1 port configuration menu ( figure 2-18 ). Figure 2-18 e1 port configuration menu place ports in service 13. In the e1 por...
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Didcsu 2912 quick set-up 2-16 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual select fase alarm category 16. Type “s1”, then “2” to select major as the alarm category for frame alignment signal errors on net port 1. Type “s2”, then “2” to set the same for net port 2. Select e1 framing type 17. Type “m1”, then “2” ...
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Didcsu 2912 quick set-up verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 2 - 17 data port configuration 24. From the configuration menu, select option “d” to access the data port configuration menu. Figure 2-20 configuration menu figure 2-21 data port configuration menu 25. In the data port configuration menu, typ...
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Didcsu 2912 quick set-up 2-18 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 1. Select “a” from the main menu, figure 2-16 , to access the net port alarm menu. 2. Set the card alarm reporting option to yes. Figure 2-22 net port alarm menu 3. Select “c” to configure thresholds. Figure 2-23 net port alarm threshold...
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Didcsu 2912 quick set-up verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 2 - 19 building circuits circuit building is a primary function of the ncm 2000. For general information on circuit building, refer to the ncm 2000 user manual. This section provides “quick set-up” circuit building information specifically fo...
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Didcsu 2912 quick set-up 2-20 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 5. Type “sp”, then at the prompt use “1,2”, to specify the shelf and slot address for the source port. When you’ve entered the address, at the next prompt select “1” for net port 1. 6. Type “dp”, then at the prompt, specify the shelf and...
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Didcsu 2912 quick set-up verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 2 - 21 16. Type “dp”, then at the prompt use “1,2” for the shelf/slot address. At the next prompt type “4” for data port 2. 17. Type “sm”, and respond “n” if you are asked whether this is an unframed e1 circuit. Type “1 ----15” to specify the...
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Verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 3-1 chapter 3 didcsu t1 version this chapter describes how to configure and administer the didcsu 2912 t1 parameters using the ncm 2000 craft interface. For e1 circuits, refer to chapter 4, “ didcsu e1 version ”. The following major functions are available through th...
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Didcsu t1 version 3-2 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual terminal parameters set your terminal, or terminal program, to • 19.2 kbit/s • 8 data bits • no parity • one stop bit • no flow control logging on press e nter . The psh+> prompt is displayed. Type “craft” and press e nter . A password prompt ap...
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Didcsu t1 version verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 3-3 • the letter surrounded by brackets ( [ ] ) indicates the location of the active module being referenced and modified via submenus of the main menu. • on initial log in, brackets surround the module being used as the log-in access point. • the o...
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Didcsu t1 version 3-4 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual didcsu 2912 main menu parameters once the didcsu module has been selected, the main menu commands pertain to that module. The following commands are available on the main menu: figure 3-2 ncm main menu table 3-2 main menu commands -- verilink nc...
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Didcsu t1 version verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 3-5 administration menu use the controller administration menu to modify and manage system-wide parameters, such as changing time or passwords. To access these parameters, from the main menu, first select the didcsu shelf/slot position, then enter t...
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Didcsu t1 version 3-6 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual table 3-3 administration menu parameters configuration menu use the configuration menu to configure your t1 port, data port, or timing options. Access this menu from the main menu by entering “c”. Figure 3-4 configuration menu command descriptio...
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Didcsu t1 version verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 3-7 configuring the t1 port to access the t1 port configuration menu, enter “p” from the configuration menu. To change a port configuration, enter the command letter followed by the port number. For example, to remove port 2 from service, command in...
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Didcsu t1 version 3-8 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual ln line coding: use this option to choose alternate mark inversion (ami) or bipolar eight-zero substitution (b8zs), as required by the type of your t1 facility. B8zs enables each ds0 to transmit at 64 kbit/s with unlimited zeros. This option ove...
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Didcsu t1 version verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 3-9 when you are finished configuring the t1 network ports, enter “x” to return to the configuration menu. Fdl configuration the fdl configuration menu is accessed by typing “f” on the t1 port configuration menu. Figure 3-6 fdl configuration menu en...
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Didcsu t1 version 3-10 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual table 3-5 fdl configuration menu command description options sn fdl standard: specify if you want to use the bellcore 54016 standard, the ansi t1.403 standard, or both (both is recommended). 1) tr54016 2) t1.403 3) both mn fdl mode: specify ter...
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Didcsu t1 version verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 3-11 timing options enter “t” from the t1 port configuration menu to display the timing options menu: figure 3-7 timing options menu use this menu to determine the transmit timing source of the didcsu modules. This menu changes depending on the sett...
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Didcsu t1 version 3-12 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual table 3-6 configuration menu (timing options) parameters command description options r receive clock from shelf: use this option to indicate the didcsu receives its timing signal from another card in the shelf, or from an on- board timing sourc...
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Didcsu t1 version verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 3-13 if you enable receive clock from shelf, the timing options menu changes: figure 3-8 timing options menu —receive clock from shelf table 3-7 provides a brief description of the additional timing parameters shown when the receive clock from shelf...
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Didcsu t1 version 3-14 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual type “x” again to return to the configuration menu ( figure 3-4 ). Data port configuration menu to access the data port configuration menu ( figure 3-9 ), enter “d” from the configuration menu. To change a port configuration, enter the command ...
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Didcsu t1 version verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 3-15 • llb—local loopback • tm—test mode during normal operation, these leads should be set to low. By connecting a test set to the data port, the rlb and llb leads can be forced high individually. The resulting loopbacks are shown in the following ...
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Didcsu t1 version 3-16 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual • the number of errors detected by the test are displayed by the error test counter. Table 3-8 data port configuration menu parameters command description options in in service: use this option to place the port in service. Yes or no (y/n) mn d...
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Didcsu t1 version verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 3-17 ssn clear to send (cts): this is a dce output. Low indicates the lead is off (negative voltage). High indicates the lead is on. In control lead mode, auto cts is on when the dte asserts rts. If control lead mode is set to manual ,,,, then cts i...
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Didcsu t1 version 3-18 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual diagnostics menu the diagnostics menu is used for troubleshooting the network and data ports. To access the diagnostics menu from the main menu, enter “d”. Figure 3-11 diagnostics menu t1 port diagnostics menu for diagnostics on the t1 port, en...
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Didcsu t1 version verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 3-19 table 3-9 t1 port diagnostics menu command description options ln line loopback (llb): a loopback in the local csu which faces the t1 network port. Use this option to allow a network technician to test from a remote site (or from within the tel...
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Didcsu t1 version 3-20 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual tn test pattern: use this option to indicate one of the following options: • none: this option indicates that no test pattern will be used. • 3 in 24: use 3-in-24 ones test pattern which consists of three pulses in every 24-bit sequence (100010...
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Didcsu t1 version verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 3-21 data port diagnostics menu for diagnostics on the data port, enter “p” to access the data port diagnostics menu. Commands on this menu activate or deactivate loops from both the data equipment to the didcsu data port and back to the data equipm...
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Didcsu t1 version 3-22 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual performance/status menu the performance/status menu is used to monitor the functioning and condition of the network ports. The parameters in this screen count the various problems that occur in a given period of time. Performance information is...
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Didcsu t1 version verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 3-23 • ber—bit error rate. • cga—carrier group alarm enter “c” to access the counter menu. These counts are continuous until reset manually using the rn option. Figure 3-15 counter menu table 3-11 counter menu parameters select “p” for display perfo...
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Didcsu t1 version 3-24 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual figure 3-16 24 hr t1 performance data summary following is a brief description of the 24 hr t1 performance data summary fields. When one of these options is selected, the previous 24-hour data displays in 15-minute increments for a total of 96 ...
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Didcsu t1 version verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 3-25 net port alarm threshold status menu enter “t” from the performance/status menu to access the net port alarm threshold status menu. This menu shows the threshold intervals set in the net port alarm threshold configuration menu. The threshold in...
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Didcsu t1 version 3-26 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual figure 3-17 net port alarm threshold status menu when finished reviewing the performance/status information, enter “x” to return to the main menu. Net port alarm menu to access the net port alarm menu from the main menu, enter “a”. Use this men...
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Didcsu t1 version verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 3-27 table 3-13 net port alarm menu parameters net port alarm threshold configuration menu the performance/status menu reflects the industry t1 standard thresholds. Use the net port alarm threshold configuration menu to set your own customized alarm...
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Didcsu t1 version 3-28 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual figure 3-19 net port alarm threshold configuration menu note: to disable any or all alarm conditions, enter a threshold value of 0. To enable a condition, specify any non-zero threshold value. The interval must be greater than or equal to the t...
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Didcsu t1 version verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 3-29 display alarm buffers to display the alarm buffer, enter the letter “o” in the net port alarm menu. The display alarm buffer displays all major and minor alarms that have occurred at each port. When an alarm is cleared, the time stamp changes t...
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Didcsu t1 version 3-30 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual figure 3-20 display alarm buffer when finished reviewing the alarm information, enter “x” to return to the main menu. Building circuits—circuit manager menu to access the circuit manager menu from the main menu, enter “b”. Use the circuit manag...
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Didcsu t1 version verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 3-31 figure 3-22 circuit build configuration menu table 3-15 circuit build configuration menu parameters circuit manager -- [1,1] ncm 2000 firmware 5.04 -- circuit manager -- [1,1] ncm 2000 firmware 5.04 -- circuit manager -- [1,1] ncm 2000 firmware...
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Didcsu t1 version 3-32 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual note: to cross-connect didcsu circuits across the as2000 backplane to other didcsu modules an ncm 2000 module is required. For more about the circuit building using the ncm, see the ncm 2000 user manual. Manufacturing info to display the firmwa...
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Verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 4-1 chapter 4 didcsu e1 version this chapter describes how to configure and administer the didcsu 2912 e1 parameters using the ncm 2000 craft interface. For t1 circuits, refer to chapter 3, “ didcsu t1 version ”. The following major functions are available through th...
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Didcsu e1 version 4-2 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual terminal parameters set your terminal, or terminal program, to: • 19.2 kbit/s • 8 data bits • no parity • one stop bit • no flow control logging on press e nter . The psh+> prompt is displayed. Type “craft” and press e nter . A password prompt a...
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Didcsu e1 version verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 4-3 • slots containing didcsu modules display an a at the intersection of rows and columns designating the shelf/slot location of any didcsu module in the node. • the letter surrounded by brackets ( [ ] ) indicates the location of the module that is...
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Didcsu e1 version 4-4 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual didcsu 2912 main menu parameters once the didcsu module has been selected, the main menu commands pertain to that module. The following commands are available on the main menu: figure 4-2 ncm main menu table 4-2 main menu parameters command desc...
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Didcsu e1 version verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 4-5 administration menu use the controller administration menu (administration menu) to modify and manage system-wide parameters, such as changing time or passwords. To access these parameters, from the main menu, first select the didcsu shelf/slot ...
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Didcsu e1 version 4-6 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual i change site name—use this option to specify the site name for the didcsu. All reports will contain this information, which—in case of problems—will help identify the problem location. Site name: 19 characters max. U clear card configuration—us...
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Didcsu e1 version verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 4-7 configuration menu use the configuration menu to configure your e1 port, data port, or timing options. Access this menu from the main menu, by entering “c”. Figure 4-4 configuration menu configuring the e1 port to access the e1 port configuratio...
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Didcsu e1 version 4-8 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual table 4-4 e1 port configuration menu parameter command description options in in service: use this option to place the port on line. Yes or no (y/n) en crc-4: cyclic redundancy check (crc-4) is an error-checking algorithm performed on digital tr...
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Didcsu e1 version verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 4-9 timing options enter “t” from the e1 port configuration menu to display the timing options menu: figure 4-6 timing options menu use this menu to determine the transmit timing source of the didcsu modules. This menu changes depending on the setti...
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Didcsu e1 version 4-10 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual secondary source remains the timing source until you manually reconfigure the primary source, or change the auto restore option to yes. Table 4-5 configuration menu (timing options) parameters command description options r receive clock from sh...
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Didcsu e1 version verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 4-11 if you enable receive clock from shelf, the timing options menu changes: figure 4-7 timing options menu —receive clock from shelf table 4-6 provides a brief description of the additional timing parameters shown when the receive clock from shelf...
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Didcsu e1 version 4-12 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual data port configuration menu to access the data port configuration menu ( figure 4-8 ), enter “d” from the configuration menu. To change a port configuration, enter the command letter followed by the port number. For example, to disable port 2 ...
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Didcsu e1 version verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 4-13 during normal operation, these leads should be set to low. By connecting a test set to the data port, the rlb and llb leads can be forced high individually. The resulting loopbacks are shown in the following diagram. The status display will cha...
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Didcsu e1 version 4-14 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual table 4-7 data port configuration menu parameters command description options in in service: use this option to place the port in service. Yes or no (y/n) mn data port mode: use this option to select one of the following: • data terminal equipm...
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Didcsu e1 version verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 4-15 diagnostics menu the diagnostics menu is used for troubleshooting the network and data ports. To access the diagnostics menu from the main menu, enter “d”. Figure 4-10 diagnostics menu e1 port diagnostics menu for diagnostics on the e1 port, en...
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Didcsu e1 version 4-16 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual figure 4-11 e1 port diagnostics menu -- didcsu 2912 e1 port diagnostics menu -- -- didcsu 2912 e1 port diagnostics menu -- -- didcsu 2912 e1 port diagnostics menu -- -- didcsu 2912 e1 port diagnostics menu -- port 1 port 2 port 1 port 2 port 1 ...
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Didcsu e1 version verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 4-17 table 4-8 e1 port diagnostics menu command description options ln line loopback (llb): a loopback in the local csu which faces the e1 network port. Use this option to allow a network technician to test from a remote site (or from within the tel...
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Didcsu e1 version 4-18 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual data port diagnostics menu for diagnostics on the data port, enter “p” to access the data port diagnostics menu. Commands on this menu activate or deactivate loops from both the data equipment to the didcsu data port and back to the data equipm...
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Didcsu e1 version verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 4-19 figure 4-12 data port diagnostics menu table 4-9 data port diagnostics menu parameters -- didcsu 2912 data port diagnostics menu -- -- didcsu 2912 data port diagnostics menu -- -- didcsu 2912 data port diagnostics menu -- -- didcsu 2912 data po...
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Didcsu e1 version 4-20 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual performance / status menu the performance/status menu is used to monitor the functioning and condition of the network ports. The parameters in this screen count the various problems that occur in a given period of time. Performance information ...
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Didcsu e1 version verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 4-21 enter c to access the counter menu. These counts are continuous until reset manually using the rn option. Figure 4-14 counter menu table 4-11 counter menu parameters type “p” to access the 24-hour e1 performance data summary. Figure 4-15 24 hou...
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Didcsu e1 version 4-22 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual following is a brief description of the performance/status menu (24 hr e1 performance data summary) options. When one of these options is selected, the previous 24-hour data displays in 15- minute increments for a total of 96 blocks of time. Ta...
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Didcsu e1 version verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 4-23 figure 4-16 net port alarm threshold status menu when finished reviewing the performance/status information, enter “x” to return to the main menu. Net port alarm menu to access the net port alarm menu from the main menu, enter “a”. Use this men...
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Didcsu e1 version 4-24 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual table 4-13 net port alarm menu parameters net port alarm threshold configuration menu the performance/status menu reflects the industry e1 standard thresholds. Use the net port alarm threshold configuration menu to set your own alarm thresholds...
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Didcsu e1 version verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 4-25 alarm condition and the first second of the next interval is also errored. The alarm state continues until a new interval contains no errors in the first second. Figure 4-18 net port alarm threshold configuration menu note: to disable any or al...
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Didcsu e1 version 4-26 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual table 4-14 net port alarm threshold configuration menu parameters command description options pn dn alarm reporting: enabling alarm reporting transmits alarm messages to both the ascii interface and node manager. If this option is set to no, al...
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Didcsu e1 version verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 4-27 display alarm buffers to display the alarm buffer, enter the letter “o” in the net port alarm menu. The display alarm buffer displays all major and minor alarms that have occurred at each port. When an alarm condition is removed, an alarm of cl...
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Didcsu e1 version 4-28 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual each circuit must include a minimum of one network port (circuits are not supported from data port to data port). Figure 4-20 circuit example the port line code selection (for example, 56 kbit/s or 64 kbit/s circuits) can limit a circuit’s conf...
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Didcsu e1 version verilink didcsu 2912 user manual 4-29 note: if a module is moved to a different slot, any circuit previously configured in that module is discarded. Table 4-15 circuit build configuration menu parameters note: to cross-connect didcsu circuits across the as2000 backplane to other di...
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Didcsu e1 version 4-30 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual manufacturing info to display the firmware versions and cim types, choose the letter “i” from the main menu to display the manufacturing information screen. The manufacturing information screen displays information about the didcsu module. In c...
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Index verilink didcsu 2912 user manual index-1 numerics 1/8 test pattern 3-20, 4-18 2n1 5-1 test pattern 3-20, 4-18 2n20-1 test patterns 3-20, 4-18 3 in 24 3-20, 4-18 458-501594-001 1-8 458-502045-001 1-8 458-502047-001 1-8 458-502059-001 1-8 55 octet test pattern 3-20, 4-18 a add circuits 3-31, 4-2...
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Index-2 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual bipolar violations 3-23 cyclic redundancy check 3-23, 4-21 displaying 3-23, 4-21 extended superframe format 3-23 febe 4-21 frame bit error 3-23, 4-21 hdb3v 4-21 counter menu 3-23, 4-21 counters resetting 3-23, 4-21, 4-24 crc 3-23, 4-21 crc-6 3-22 crosspoint s...
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Verilink didcsu 2912 user manual index-3 e1 port configuration 4-7 net port alarm 3-26, 4-23 performance/status 3-22, 3-24, 4-20, 4-21 t1 port configuration 3-7 t1 port diagnostics 3-18, 4-15 minor alarms 3-27, 4-24 n net port alarm menu 3-26, 4-23 network management system 3-27, 4-24 nms 3-27, 4-24...
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Index-4 verilink didcsu 2912 user manual u uas 4-22 unavailable seconds 4-22 v view circuits 3-32, 4-29.
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