Accedian EtherNID EE Service manual

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EtherNID™
Administrator’s Guide
for the
EtherNID™ EE
EtherNID™ GE
MetroNID™ TE
MetroNID™ TE-R
MetroNID™ TE-S

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Release 4.6.1 (August 2009)
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Contents
1 INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................................9
Introducing the EtherNID.......................................................................................................................................................................9
Features and benefits............................................................................................................................................................................10
Applications.........................................................................................................................................................................................10
Application scenario..............................................................................................................................................................................11
About this scenario: .............................................................................................................................................................................11
2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................12
Hardware overview................................................................................................................................................................................12
Front panel...........................................................................................................................................................................................13
Ethernet ports.......................................................................................................................................................................................13
SFP ports..............................................................................................................................................................................................13
Port functionality .................................................................................................................................................................................13
Status lights..........................................................................................................................................................................................16
Rear panel............................................................................................................................................................................................16
Port/Connectors ...................................................................................................................................................................................16
Status light ...........................................................................................................................................................................................17
Buttons.................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Mounting options...................................................................................................................................................................................18
Wall mounting .....................................................................................................................................................................................18
Desktop installation .............................................................................................................................................................................18
Rack mounting.....................................................................................................................................................................................19
Grounding the EtherNID......................................................................................................................................................................19
EtherSHELF.........................................................................................................................................................................................20
Grounding the EtherSHELF.................................................................................................................................................................20
Dimensions ..........................................................................................................................................................................................21
Powering the EtherNID.........................................................................................................................................................................22
DC power adapter................................................................................................................................................................................22
48V DC from the 12 unit EtherSHELF................................................................................................................................................22
24V or 48V DC from the Terminal Block Adapter .............................................................................................................................23
48V DC via discrete power cord..........................................................................................................................................................23
Restarting ...............................................................................................................................................................................................25
Resetting to factory defaults..................................................................................................................................................................25
3 MANAGEMENT & CONFIGURATION............................................................................................26
About the management web interface..................................................................................................................................................26
Starting the management web interface...............................................................................................................................................26
Managing web interface accounts........................................................................................................................................................26
Managing accounts ..............................................................................................................................................................................27
Changing the default administrator password......................................................................................................................................27
Lost administrator password................................................................................................................................................................27

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Creating additional accounts................................................................................................................................................................28
DNS settings............................................................................................................................................................................................29
Use DHCP results................................................................................................................................................................................29
Set DNS manually ...............................................................................................................................................................................29
Configuring interfaces...........................................................................................................................................................................30
Creating or editing an interface............................................................................................................................................................30
Interface settings..................................................................................................................................................................................31
Beacon settings ....................................................................................................................................................................................33
Auto interface settings .........................................................................................................................................................................34
Discovery settings................................................................................................................................................................................34
Advertisement settings.........................................................................................................................................................................35
Discovery inventory.............................................................................................................................................................................36
Routes......................................................................................................................................................................................................37
Adding a route .....................................................................................................................................................................................37
Route parameters .................................................................................................................................................................................38
Syslog options.........................................................................................................................................................................................39
Syslog parameters................................................................................................................................................................................39
Remote syslog configuration ...............................................................................................................................................................40
Setting the system date and time ..........................................................................................................................................................41
Date and time settings..........................................................................................................................................................................42
Timezone and Daylight saving..............................................................................................................................................................43
SNMP settings........................................................................................................................................................................................44
SNMP parameters................................................................................................................................................................................45
SNMP trap receivers............................................................................................................................................................................46
SNMP trap receivers parameters..........................................................................................................................................................47
SNMP trap configuration parameters...................................................................................................................................................48
History buckets ......................................................................................................................................................................................49
Local Configuration.............................................................................................................................................................................49
Remote retrieval of history buckets......................................................................................................................................................50
Scheduling and file transfer configuration...........................................................................................................................................51
Certificate management ........................................................................................................................................................................54
Ping and Traceroute..............................................................................................................................................................................55
General system settings .........................................................................................................................................................................56
Aggregator operation modes................................................................................................................................................................57
Session management..............................................................................................................................................................................59
Management parameters......................................................................................................................................................................59
Current sessions...................................................................................................................................................................................59
Firmware upgrade.................................................................................................................................................................................61
Configuration maintenance..................................................................................................................................................................61
System control .....................................................................................................................................................................................62

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Session configuration.............................................................................................................................................................................63
Session parameters...............................................................................................................................................................................63
Session RADIUS.....................................................................................................................................................................................65
RADIUS parameters............................................................................................................................................................................65
Show CPU usage ....................................................................................................................................................................................67
CPU usage parameters.........................................................................................................................................................................67
Management bridge...............................................................................................................................................................................68
Configuration procedure......................................................................................................................................................................68
4 PORT CONFIGURATION................................................................................................................70
Port list and port status.........................................................................................................................................................................70
Port configuration and status................................................................................................................................................................74
Port options..........................................................................................................................................................................................74
Fault propagation.................................................................................................................................................................................75
Configuring port settings ......................................................................................................................................................................76
Port parameters....................................................................................................................................................................................78
Port statistics..........................................................................................................................................................................................81
PHY auto-negotiation configuration....................................................................................................................................................82
PHY parameters...................................................................................................................................................................................84
SFP information.....................................................................................................................................................................................85
SFP information...................................................................................................................................................................................85
Monitoring information .......................................................................................................................................................................86
SFP thresholds .....................................................................................................................................................................................87
Temperature.........................................................................................................................................................................................87
Vcc.......................................................................................................................................................................................................88
Laser bias current.................................................................................................................................................................................88
Tx power..............................................................................................................................................................................................88
Rx power..............................................................................................................................................................................................89
SFP memory and monitor memory......................................................................................................................................................90
Cable verification...................................................................................................................................................................................91
Testing a cable.....................................................................................................................................................................................91
5 MONITORING & FILTERING..........................................................................................................93
Service mapping.....................................................................................................................................................................................93
Viewing CoS profiles...........................................................................................................................................................................93
Configuring a CoS Profile ...................................................................................................................................................................94
CoS Profile parameters ........................................................................................................................................................................95
Assigning a CoS profile to a policy.....................................................................................................................................................96
Viewing Bandwidth regulator sets.......................................................................................................................................................96
Configuring a Bandwidth regulator set................................................................................................................................................97
Bandwidth regulator set parameters.....................................................................................................................................................97
Assigning a Bandwidth regulator set to a policy..................................................................................................................................98

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Layer-2 Protocol Tunneling..................................................................................................................................................................99
Adding a new L2PT Rule ..................................................................................................................................................................101
L2PT rule settings..............................................................................................................................................................................101
Traffic policies and monitoring ..........................................................................................................................................................104
Configuring a traffic policy................................................................................................................................................................105
Policy settings....................................................................................................................................................................................105
Traffic filters ........................................................................................................................................................................................110
Viewing L2 filters..............................................................................................................................................................................110
Configuring an L2 filter.....................................................................................................................................................................110
L2 filter parameters............................................................................................................................................................................111
Viewing IPv4 filters...........................................................................................................................................................................113
Configuring an IPv4 filter..................................................................................................................................................................114
IPv4 filter parameters.........................................................................................................................................................................114
Bandwidth policing..............................................................................................................................................................................117
Configuring a regulator......................................................................................................................................................................118
Regulator settings ..............................................................................................................................................................................118
Assigning a regulator to a policy .......................................................................................................................................................119
6 ALARMS........................................................................................................................................120
Alarm settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................120
Alarm configuration............................................................................................................................................................................121
Customizing an alarm........................................................................................................................................................................122
Alarm status.........................................................................................................................................................................................125
Chassis alarms......................................................................................................................................................................................126
7 OPERATIONS, ADMINISTRATION & MAINTENANCE ...............................................................127
OAM configuration..............................................................................................................................................................................127
Configuring an OAM instance...........................................................................................................................................................128
OAM instance parameters..................................................................................................................................................................128
Loopbacks.............................................................................................................................................................................................131
Adding a loopback.............................................................................................................................................................................132
Loopback parameters.........................................................................................................................................................................132
OAM events..........................................................................................................................................................................................135
Transmitted and Received event notifications...................................................................................................................................136
OAM status...........................................................................................................................................................................................138
Detailed status information................................................................................................................................................................139
Remote...............................................................................................................................................................................................140
OAM statistics......................................................................................................................................................................................141
OAM detailed statistics information..................................................................................................................................................142
8 RFC-2544 ......................................................................................................................................146

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Viewing RFC-2544 Generator ............................................................................................................................................................146
Configuring RFC-2544 Generator.....................................................................................................................................................147
RFC-2544 monitor...............................................................................................................................................................................151
Viewing RFC-2544 Monitor..............................................................................................................................................................151
Detailed view of RFC-2544 Monitor.................................................................................................................................................151
RFC-2544 testsuite...............................................................................................................................................................................154
Viewing RFC-2544 Testsuites...........................................................................................................................................................154
Detailed view of RFC-2544 Testsuites..............................................................................................................................................155
RFC-2544 reports ................................................................................................................................................................................159
Starting an RFC-2544 Testsuite.........................................................................................................................................................159
Viewing RFC-2544 Reports...............................................................................................................................................................160
9 PERFORMANCE ASSURANCE AGENT......................................................................................162
PAA configuration...............................................................................................................................................................................162
Configuring a probe...........................................................................................................................................................................163
PAA parameters.................................................................................................................................................................................165
IGMP ....................................................................................................................................................................................................169
PAA status............................................................................................................................................................................................171
Detailed PAA status...........................................................................................................................................................................172
PAA results...........................................................................................................................................................................................174
Detailed PAA results..........................................................................................................................................................................175
1 TRAFFIC SHAPER........................................................................................................................177
Traffic shaper configuration...............................................................................................................................................................177
Traffic shaper statistics .......................................................................................................................................................................181
1 CFM...............................................................................................................................................182
CFM continuity fault management....................................................................................................................................................182
CFM configuration..............................................................................................................................................................................183
CFM statistics.......................................................................................................................................................................................194
1 COMMAND LINE INTERFACE .....................................................................................................196
Command summary ............................................................................................................................................................................196
Command syntax .................................................................................................................................................................................198
1 APPENDIX A - ALARMS...............................................................................................................199

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Alarms...................................................................................................................................................................................................199
1 APPENDIX B - MIB SUPPORT.....................................................................................................203
Public MIBs..........................................................................................................................................................................................203
Private MIBs ........................................................................................................................................................................................205

1: Introduction
1 Introduction
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Introducing the EtherNID
The growing demand for Ethernet Services is exploding everywhere. Carriers contending in this competitive market space
are faced with several challenges:
•Setting a clear Demarcation Point between the Customers' and the Carriers' Ethernet Network.
•Implementing Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OAM), to reduce operational expenses and minimize
truck-roll.
•Offering Carrier-Grade Reliability.
All of this while optimizing end-to-end Network Performance and keeping capital expenses at a minimum.
Accedian's EtherNID Demarcation Point offers a solution to address these challenges by implementing standards-based
Ethernet OAM and loop-back capabilities as part of the industry's first Line-Powered Ethernet NID (patent pending).
Installed in-line on the Ethernet media, the EtherNID implements a transparent fail-safe bypass, meeting the reliability
objectives that carriers have come to expect from telecom demarcation units.
Furthermore, Accedian's EtherNID’s unique Fast-Thru™ architecture minimizes packet-jitter and latency, two parameters
critical in real-time applications such as Voice and Video over IP, especially when adding cascaded network devices.
The EtherNID comes equipped with two Monitor Ports where external test equipment can be connected to perform non-
intrusive troubleshooting, thus offering independent Monitoring Access to each direction independently, a function that
carriers are used-to with traditional demarcation devices but lacking from current Ethernet service delivery methods.
Additionally, the EtherNID allows combining both signal directions on a single Monitor Access port by using a Port
Mirroring function.
The Performance Assurance Agent™ (PAA™) allows measuring and tracking End-to-End SLA parameters such as
Latency, Jitter, Packet Loss and Availability in a continuous manner, while the service is running.
The EtherNID interacts seamlessly with Ethernet OAM compliant devices, comes with an embedded Web Server User
Interface and can be optionally managed directly via SNMP.
Designed cost effectively for volume deployment, the EtherNID allows for systematic installation on every customer
Ethernet line and therefore obtaining a consistent look & feel across the network.

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Features and benefits
•Ethernet OAM & loop-back — Increases visibility, management and easier maintenance.
•Fail-safe Bypass — No impact on the MTBF of the E-Line
•Fast-Thru ™ Architecture — Minimizes Packet Jitter and Latency, (important for Video & VoIP)
•Dual Tap/Mirror ports — Allows non-intrusive Monitor Access
•Creates a clear demarcation point between the Carrier's and Customer's Network.
•Extends the Network's OAM capabilities all the way to the customer's IT closet.
•Allows offering full NID power responsibility and reliability as a value-added SLA.
•Increases service reliability and availability.
•Reduces Carrier's operational expenses by reducing truck-roll.
•Eliminates finger pointing.
•Increases end-customer satisfaction.
Applications
•Acts as an Ethernet OAM extension for Metro Access Platforms.
•Adds Ethernet OAM capability to legacy media-converters and Access Platforms.
•Sectionalizes Multi-Carrier E-lines.
The EtherNID’s ultra-compact form factor also allows for high-density rackmount installation. Its fail-safe bypass
architecture allows it to be used as a Modular Intelligent Ethernet Patch Panel, providing non-intrusive Monitor Access to
each direction or combined access to both directions using port mirroring.

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Application scenario
The following scenario illustrates how the EtherNID can be used to provide a remotely manageable customer premises
demarcation point for the delivery of Ethernet services.
About this scenario:
•Remote Management station is a computer that is used to remotely manage the EtherNID and to setup
loopbacks. Access to the EtherNID management web interface occurs through a secure shell (SSL) via a web
browser session and requires a JavaScript-enabled Web browser such as Firefox 1.0 or higher, or Microsoft
Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher.
•Test equipment provides the test suite that is used to validate the link to the customer premises.
•Hub node provides network connectivity for the carrier site.
•Transport media provides connectivity between the carrier site and the customer premises.
•Access node provides network connectivity for one or more customer devices at a remote location.
•Local management station is the computer that is used to define initial configuration settings on the EtherNID
when it is installed. This station can be eliminated if a DHCP server is available on the network. In this case the
DHCP server can be configured to provide a specific IP address to the EtherNID based on its MAC address.
•Customer device is the customer-owned switch or router residing on the customer’s network.

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Hardware overview
Front panel - EtherNID EE
Front panel - EtherNID GE
Front panel - MetroNID TE-S
Front panel - MetroNID TE / TE-R
Rear panel - All units

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Front panel
The front panel features different ports and status lights depending on the model.
Ethernet ports
All Ethernet ports are 10/100/1000BaseT or 10/100BaseT Ethernet, depending on the model, supporting auto-negotiation,
auto-MDIX and have RJ-45 connectors.
Each port has two indicator lights as follows:
Light Solid Flashing
Link/RX Port is connected at the link layer. Port is receiving data.
TX N/A Port is transmitting data
SFP ports
All SFP ports are compliant with INF-8074 and must be connected to SFP modules that are class 1 lasers and are
compliant with IEC825-1.
Port functionality
The following table lists the capabilities of each port.
Model SFP RJ-45
EE N/A 10Base-THD/TFD
100Base-TX/TXHD/TXFD
(Auto-negotiation/Auto MDIX)

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Model SFP RJ-45
GE /
TE /
TE-R
Fiber SFP
100Base-
BX10D/BX10U/FX/FXFD/LX10
1000Base-
BX10D/BX10U/LX/LXFD/LX10
/SX/SXFD/T/TFD
(Auto-negotiation)
Copper SFP
10Base-TFD
100Base-TX/TXFD
1000Base-T/TFD
(Auto-negotiation/Auto MDIX)
10Base-THD/TFD
100Base-TX/TXFD
1000Base-T/TFD
(Auto-negotiation/Auto MDIX)
TE-S Fiber SFP
100Base-
BX10D/BX10U/FX/FXFD/LX10
1000Base-
BX10D/BX10U/LX/LXFD/LX10
/SX/SXFD/T/TFD
(Auto-negotiation)
Copper SFP
10Base-TFD
100Base-TX/TXFD
1000Base-T/TFD
(Auto-negotiation/Auto MDIX)
10Base-THD/TFD
100Base-TX/TXFD
(Auto-negotiation/Auto MDIX)
The following describes the factory default configuration settings for all ports. Use the management web interface to
change these settings as required by your installation.
EtherNID EE
•Management: For connection of a local management station. By default, this port is set to the static IP address
192.168.1.254/24 and connection is made by using an SSL or SSH Client.
•Monitor 1: Configured for traffic monitoring.
•Monitor 2: Configured for traffic monitoring.
•RJ-45-A: This port is configured for connection to the client network.
•RJ-45-B: This port is configured for connection to the carrier network and is set to operate as a DHCP client.

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EtherNID GE / MetroNID TE / TE-R
•SFP-A: By default, this port is configured for connection to the client network. Configuration can be changed using
the management web interface.
•SFP-B: By default this port is configured for traffic monitoring.
•Management: For connection of a local management station. By default, this port is set to the static IP address
192.168.1.254/24 and connection is made by using an SSL or SSH Client.
•RJ-45-A: This port is configured for connection to the client network. This configuration can be changed using the
management web interface.
•RJ-45-B: This port is configured for connection to the carrier network and is set to operate as a DHCP client.
MetroNID TE-S
•SFP-A: By default, this port is configured for connection to the client network. Configuration can be changed using
the management web interface.
•SFP-B: By default this port is configured for traffic monitoring.
•Management: For connection of a local management station. By default, this port is set to the static IP address
192.168.1.254/24 and connection is made by using an SSL or SSH Client.
•SFP-C: This port is configured for connection to the client network. This configuration can be changed using the
management web interface.
•SFP-D: This port is configured for connection to the carrier network and is set to operate as a DHCP client.

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Status lights
•PWR (green): On when power is applied.
•LPBK (yellow): On when the loopback function is enabled. Flashes when traffic is being looped-back.
•MIN (yellow): On when a minor alarm condition is present.
•MAJ (red): On when a major alarm condition is present.
•CRIT (red): On when a critical alarm condition is present.
•SFP (green):
•TX: Flashes when the port transmits data.
•Link/RX: Solid when the link level is present. Flashes when the port receives data.
Rear panel
The rear panels on all units are identical.
Port/Connectors
•+/-40-57V---0.5A connector: For use with the EtherSHELF connectors or a discrete power cord (connector sold
separately) providing +/-40 to +/-57 V DC.
•+/-20-36V---0.5A connector: For use only with a discrete power cord (connector sold separately) providing +/-20
to +/-36 V DC.
•5V---2A connector: For use with the DC power adapter.
•Console: RJ-45 serial connection for access to the console interface. Pin-outs for both ends of the console cable
are as follows:

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RJ-45 Connector DB-9 Connector
Pins # Signals Pins # Signals
1 Not connected
2 Not connected
3 Tx Data 2 Rx Data
4 Ground 5 Ground
5 Ground 5 Ground
6 Rx Data 3 Tx Data
7 Not connected
8 Not connected
To establish a connection with the CLI interface on the EMGIR4 from your computer, use a terminal emulation
program with the following settings:
zProtocol: Serial
zPort: COM1 to 8
zBaud rate: 115200
zData bits: 8
zParity: None
zStop bits: 1
zFlow Control: None
Status light
•5V: On when power is applied via the power adapter.
Buttons
The Bypass and Loopback buttons are used to reset the EtherNID. See Resetting to factory defaults on page 17 for
instructions.

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Mounting options
Several different mounting options are available as described in this section.
Wall mounting
Optional brackets and screws are available for mounting the EtherNID on a wall. Attach the brackets as follows:
When mounting the EtherNID on a wall, ensure that:
•the surface you attach the EtherNID to and the fasteners you use are able to support at least 2 kg (4.4 pounds)
•cable pull (accidental or otherwise) does not make the unit exceed the 2 kg (4.4 pound) limit
Desktop installation
Attach the included rubber feet to the bottom of the unit for added stability when placing on a desktop or other flat surface.

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Rack mounting
To install the EtherNID in a standard 19” rack, attach the optional 1U rack mount bracket as shown.
An optional 1U bracket is available that can hold two units.
Grounding the EtherNID
Connect the EtherNID to a ground point on the rack as follows:
1. Turn OFF power to the unit. However, to channel ESD voltages to ground, do not unplug the power cable.
Remove all network interface cables.
Before proceeding to the next step, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit. To ensure that all power is
OFF, locate the circuit breaker on the panel board that services the DC circuit, switch the circuit breaker to the
OFF position, and then tape the switch handle of the circuit breaker in the OFF position.
2. Strip one end of a 10-AWG wire to expose approximately 0.75 in. (20 mm).
3. Crimp the ground lug around the exposed wire.
4. Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to fasten the ground lug to the bottom hole on the left side of the unit (towards the
rear) using a 4-40, 3/16 stainless steel screw with an oversized washer.
5. Connect the other end of the wire to a grounding point on the rack.

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EtherSHELF
The EtherSHELF, an optional 12 unit, 4U shelf is available for large-scale installations.
To mount an EtherNID in the EtherSHELF, L-shaped brackets must be attached to the left and right side of the unit.
Grounding the EtherSHELF
Connect the EtherSHELF to a ground point on the rack as follows:
1. Turn OFF power to the shelf. However, to channel ESD voltages to ground, do not unplug the power cable.
Remove all network interface cables.
2. Before proceeding to the next step, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit. To ensure that all power is
OFF, locate the circuit breaker on the panel board that services the DC circuit, switch the circuit breaker to the
OFF position, and then tape the switch handle of the circuit breaker in the OFF position.
3. Strip one end of a 10-AWG wire to expose approximately 0.75 in. (20 mm).
4. Crimp the two-hole grounding lug around the exposed wire.