CTC Union FRM220-NMC User manual

iAccess Platform
FRM220-NMC
Network Management Controller

CTC Union Technologies Co., Ltd.
Far Eastern Vienna Technology Center (Neihu Technology Park)
8F, No. 60 Zhouzi St.
Neihu District
Taipei 114
Taiwan
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iAccess Platform
FRM220 NMC Software Operation Manual
Network Management Card
Media Platform Rack, 20 Slot, 2U
Version 0.9h Feb 2009 (Draft)
Version 0.9j Aug 3, 2009 (Update)
Version 0.9k June 1, 2010 (Update)
Version 0.9l Sep 15, 2010 (Update)
Version 0.9m April, 2011 (Update)
Version 0.9n July, 2011 (Update)
Version 0.9o July 25, 2011 (Update)
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Version 0.9q Sep 1, 2011 (Update)
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Version 0.9s Sep 28, 2012 (Update)
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Table of Contents
i
Chapter 1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................................. 9
1.0 Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.1 Brief Functional Description................................................................................................................................................ 9
1.2 Installing the NMC (CH20)................................................................................................................................................ 10
1.3 Card Options ...................................................................................................................................................................... 10
1.4 NMC (SNMP).................................................................................................................................................................... 10
1.4.1 NMC Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 10
1.4.2 FRM220 NMC Connections........................................................................................................................................ 11
1.4.3 FRM220 NMC Fault Handling.................................................................................................................................... 11
1.4.4 NMC card Fault and Replacement............................................................................................................................... 12
1.4.5 Media Converter card Fault and Replacement............................................................................................................. 12
1.4.6 NMC LED Indicators .................................................................................................................................................. 12
1.4.7 NMC Hardware Versions ............................................................................................................................................ 13
1.5 iAccess Application ........................................................................................................................................................... 13
Chapter 2 Console Provisioning ................................................................................................................................................. 14
2.1 Introduction....................................................................................................................................................................... 14
2.2 Console Mode ................................................................................................................................................................... 15
2.2.1 Control Port General.................................................................................................................................................... 15
2.2.2 Terminal Connection ................................................................................................................................................... 15
2.2.3 Terminal Pin Definition............................................................................................................................................... 15
2.2.4 Terminal Login............................................................................................................................................................ 16
2.2.5 TCP/IP Configuration.................................................................................................................................................. 17
2.2.6 Using a Syslog Server.................................................................................................................................................. 20
2.2.7 Chassis Information and Alarm setup.......................................................................................................................... 21
2.2.8 User Password Setup ................................................................................................................................................... 23
2.2.9 Upgrading the NMC.................................................................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 3 Web Based Management............................................................................................................................................ 27
3.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................................................ 27
3.2 Web Based Management Operation................................................................................................................................... 27
3.2.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................. 27
3.2.2 Configuration............................................................................................................................................................... 27
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................................... 39
4.1 Network Settings................................................................................................................................................................ 39
4.1.1 Review Agent Settings ................................................................................................................................................ 39
4.1.2 Review Manager Settings............................................................................................................................................ 40
Appendix A. FRM220 Cards Options ......................................................................................................................................... 41
A.0 Introduction....................................................................................................................................................................... 41
A.1 FRM220-10/100i In-band managed 10/100 Fiber Media Converter................................................................................. 41
A.1.1 Functional Details....................................................................................................................................................... 41
A.1.2 Block Diagram of 10/100i .......................................................................................................................................... 44
A.1.3 FRM220-10/100i Console Configuration................................................................................................................... 44
A.1.4 FRM220-10/100i Web Based Configuration.............................................................................................................. 45
A.2 FRM220-10/100iS-2 Dual Channel In-band managed 10/100 Fiber Media Converter .................................................... 51
A.3 FRM220-10/100i-2E In-band managed 10/100 Fiber Media Converter ........................................................................... 52
A.3.1 Functional Details....................................................................................................................................................... 52
A.3.2 Block Diagram of 10/100i-2E..................................................................................................................................... 55
A.3.3 FRM220-10/100i-2e Console Configuration.............................................................................................................. 55
A.3.4 FRM220-10/100i-2E Web Based Configuration ........................................................................................................ 56
A.4 FRM220-10/100A(S) 802.3ah OAM/IP In-band managed 10/100 Fiber Media Converter.............................................. 62
A.4.1 Specifications.............................................................................................................................................................. 63
A.4.2 Management Features................................................................................................................................................. 63
A.4.3 Factory Reset Procedure............................................................................................................................................. 63
A.4.4 Panel ........................................................................................................................................................................... 64
A.4.5 Installation of SFP Modules ....................................................................................................................................... 64
A.4.6 Provisioning................................................................................................................................................................ 64
A.5 FRM220-1000EA(S) 802.3ah In-band managed Gigabit Fiber Media Converter ............................................................ 65
A.5.1 Functional Details....................................................................................................................................................... 66
A.5.2 Panel ........................................................................................................................................................................... 66
A.5.3 Factory Reset Procedure............................................................................................................................................. 67
A.5.4 Provisioning................................................................................................................................................................ 67

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A.6 FRM220-1000EDS Managed Gigabit Fiber Media Converter..........................................................................................68
A.6.1 Functional Details .......................................................................................................................................................69
A.6.2 Panel............................................................................................................................................................................69
A.6.3 Installation of SFP Modules........................................................................................................................................70
A.6.4 Provisioning by DIP (Stand-alone).............................................................................................................................70
A.6.5 Provisioning by NMC (Telnet) ...................................................................................................................................71
A.6.6 Provisioning by NMC (Web)......................................................................................................................................74
A.6.7 Firmware Upgrade ......................................................................................................................................................75
A.7 FRM220-E1/T1 In-band managed G.703 E1/T1(DS1) Fiber Modem...............................................................................77
A.7.1 Functional Details .......................................................................................................................................................78
A.7.2 Panel............................................................................................................................................................................78
A.7.3 Installation of SFP Modules........................................................................................................................................79
A.7.4 Provisioning by DIP (Stand-alone).............................................................................................................................79
A.7.5 Provisioning by NMC (Telnet) ...................................................................................................................................83
A.7.6 Provisioning by NMC (Web)......................................................................................................................................85
A.7.7 Firmware Upgrade ......................................................................................................................................................86
A.8 FRM220-Data In-band managed V.35, X.21, RS-530/449/232 Fiber Modem..................................................................88
A.8.1 Functional Details .......................................................................................................................................................89
A.8.2 Panel............................................................................................................................................................................89
A.8.3 Installation of SFP Modules........................................................................................................................................90
A.8.4 Provisioning by DIP (Stand-alone).............................................................................................................................90
A.8.5 Provisioning by NMC (Telnet) ...................................................................................................................................94
A.8.6 Provisioning by NMC (Web)......................................................................................................................................96
A.8.7 Firmware Upgrade ......................................................................................................................................................97
A.9 FRM220-Serial/485 In-band managed RS-485/422/232 Fiber Modem ............................................................................99
A.9.1 Functional Details .....................................................................................................................................................100
A.9.2 Panel..........................................................................................................................................................................100
A.9.3 Installation of SFP Modules......................................................................................................................................101
A.9.4 Provisioning by DIP (Stand-alone)...........................................................................................................................101
A.9.5 Provisioning by NMC (Telnet) .................................................................................................................................102
A.9.6 Provisioning by NMC (Web)....................................................................................................................................103
A.9.7 Firmware Upgrade ....................................................................................................................................................104
A.10 FRM220-FXO/FXS In-band managed POTS (Voice) over Fiber Modem....................................................................106
A.10.1 Functional Details ...................................................................................................................................................107
A.10.2 Panel........................................................................................................................................................................107
A.10.3 Installation of SFP Modules....................................................................................................................................108
A.10.4 Provisioning by DIP (Stand-alone).........................................................................................................................108
A.10.5 Provisioning by NMC (Telnet) ...............................................................................................................................109
A.10.6 Provisioning by NMC (Web)..................................................................................................................................110
A.10.7 Firmware Upgrade ..................................................................................................................................................111
A.11 FRM220-155MS SM/MM, MM/SM converter / repeater.............................................................................................113
A.11.1 Functional Details ...................................................................................................................................................114
A.11.2 Installation of SFP Modules....................................................................................................................................114
A.11.3 Provisioning by DIP (Stand-alone).........................................................................................................................114
A.11.4 Provisioning by NMC (Telnet) ...............................................................................................................................115
A.11.6 Provisioning by NMC (Web)..................................................................................................................................116
A.11.7 Firmware Upgrade ..................................................................................................................................................117
A.12 FRM220-2.7G-2S/3S 3R Transponder with Protection.................................................................................................119
A.12.1 Functional Details ...................................................................................................................................................120
A.12.2 Installation of SFP Modules....................................................................................................................................120
A.12.3 Provisioning by DIP (Stand-alone).........................................................................................................................121
A.12.4 Provisioning by NMC (Telnet) ...............................................................................................................................122
A.12.5 Provisioning by NMC (Web)..................................................................................................................................123
A.12.6 Firmware Upgrade ..................................................................................................................................................124
A.13 FRM220-10G-SS 10Gbps 3R Fiber Transponder .........................................................................................................126
A.13.1 Functional Details ...................................................................................................................................................127
A.13.2 Installation of SFP Modules....................................................................................................................................127
A.13.3 Provisioning by DIP (Stand-alone).........................................................................................................................128
A.13.4 Provisioning by NMC (Telnet) ...............................................................................................................................129
A.13.5 Provisioning by NMC (Web)..................................................................................................................................130
A.13.6 Firmware Upgrade ..................................................................................................................................................131

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A.14 FRM220-10G-SSX 10Gbps 3R Fiber Transponder ...................................................................................................... 133
A.14.1 Functional Details................................................................................................................................................... 134
A.14.2 Installation of SFP Modules ................................................................................................................................... 134
A.14.3 Provisioning by NMC (Telnet)............................................................................................................................... 135
A.14.4 Provisioning by NMC (Web).................................................................................................................................. 137
A.14.5 Firmware Upgrade.................................................................................................................................................. 138
A.15 FRM220-MD40/80 CWDM Mux/DeMux.................................................................................................................... 140
A.16 FRM220-iMUX Inverse Multiplexer Blades ................................................................................................................ 141
A.16.1 Functional Details................................................................................................................................................... 142
A.16.2 Panel ....................................................................................................................................................................... 142
A.16.3 Installation of SFP Modules ................................................................................................................................... 143
A.16.4 Provisioning by DIP (Stand-alone)......................................................................................................................... 143
A.16.5 Provisioning by NMC (Telnet)............................................................................................................................... 144
A.16.6 Provisioning by NMC (Web).................................................................................................................................. 147
A.16.7 Firmware Upgrade.................................................................................................................................................. 148
A.17 FRM220-Eoe1 Ethernet over E1 Converter .................................................................................................................. 150
A.18 FRM220-E1/Data DSU/CSU Converter Card............................................................................................................... 151
A.19 FRM220-FTEC E1/T1 Cross Rate Converter Card....................................................................................................... 152
A.20 FRM220-1000TS GbE to Gigabit Fiber Converter Card .............................................................................................. 153
A.21 FRM220-4G-(2S/3S) 2R 4.25G Transponder Card....................................................................................................... 154
A.21.1 Functional Details................................................................................................................................................... 155
A.21.2 Installation of SFP Modules ................................................................................................................................... 155
A.21.3 Provisioning by DIP (Stand-alone)......................................................................................................................... 156
A.21.4 Provisioning by NMC (Telnet)............................................................................................................................... 157
A.21.5 Provisioning by NMC (Web).................................................................................................................................. 158
A.21.6 Firmware Upgrade.................................................................................................................................................. 159
A.22 FRM220-1000DS 2R 1G Transponder Card................................................................................................................. 161
A.22.1 Functional Details................................................................................................................................................... 162
A.22.2 Installation of SFP Modules ................................................................................................................................... 162
A.22.3 Provisioning by NMC (Telnet)............................................................................................................................... 163
A.22.4 Provisioning by NMC (Web).................................................................................................................................. 164
A.22.5 Firmware Upgrade.................................................................................................................................................. 165
A.23 FRM220-FOM01 1xE1/T1 +100M Ethernet Fiber Optical Multiplexer Card.............................................................. 167
A.24 FRM220-FOM04 4xE1/T1 +100M Ethernet Fiber Optical Multiplexer Card.............................................................. 168
A.25 FRM220A-1000EAS/X 802.3ah In-band Managed Gigabit Fiber Media Converter.................................................... 169
A.25.1 Functional Details................................................................................................................................................... 170
A.25.2 Panel ....................................................................................................................................................................... 170
A.25.3 Factory Reset Procedure......................................................................................................................................... 171
A.25.4 Provisioning............................................................................................................................................................ 171
A.26 FRM220A-FSW301 Managed 1-Fiber + 3-UTP Fast Ethernet Switch Card................................................................ 172
A.26.1 Functional Details................................................................................................................................................... 173
A.26.2 Panel ....................................................................................................................................................................... 173
A.26.3 Installation of SFP .................................................................................................................................................. 173
A.26.4 Provision by DIP (Stand-alone).............................................................................................................................. 174
A.26.5 Provision by Console Management ........................................................................................................................ 174
A.26.6 Provision by Web ................................................................................................................................................... 176
A.26.7 Firmware Upgrade.................................................................................................................................................. 177
A.27 FRM220-OLP521 Protection Card................................................................................................................................ 179
A.27.1 Functional Details................................................................................................................................................... 180
A.27.2 Provisioning by DIP Switch ................................................................................................................................... 181
A.27.3 Provisioning by NMC (Telnet)............................................................................................................................... 182
A.27.4 Provisioning by NMC (Web).................................................................................................................................. 183
A.27.5 Firmware Upgrade.................................................................................................................................................. 184
A.28 FRM220-100MS & 1000MS Web Smart Managed Fiber Media Converters............................................................... 186
A.28.1 Functional Details................................................................................................................................................... 187
A.28.2 Factory Reset Procedure ......................................................................................................................................... 187
A.28.3 Provisioning............................................................................................................................................................ 188

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A.29 FRM220-100A(S) 802.3ah OAM/IP In-band managed 10/100 Fiber Media Converter...............................................189
A.29.1 Specifications..........................................................................................................................................................190
A.29.2 Management Features .............................................................................................................................................190
A.29.3 Factory Reset Procedure .........................................................................................................................................190
A.29.4 Panel........................................................................................................................................................................191
A.29.5 Installation of SFP Modules....................................................................................................................................191
A.29.6 Provisioning............................................................................................................................................................191

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.0 Introduction
Thank you for choosing the iAccess Platform Fiber Media Converter Rack. If you would like to skip right to the
provisioning of the Network Management Controller, proceed to Chapter 2.
This manual is used to explain the configuration of the FRM220-NMC (Network Management Controller) and
operating procedures. This manual is divided into 4 Sections, the Introduction, Provisioning, Web Based
Management and Trouble Shooting, plus the Appendices. The Appendices include the details for each card, pin
assignments of special cables and gives further information on options for placing the device in service.
The divisions of the manual are intended for use by personnel to answer questions in general areas. Planners
and potential purchasers may read the Introduction to determine the suitability of the product to its intended use;
Installers should read the FRM220 Hardware Installation Manual and the Cabling Specification Appendix in this
manual; Operating Personnel would use the Provisioning and Web Based Management Chapters and Appendices
to become familiar with the various media converter cards and settings. Network Administrators should read the
chapters on Provisioning, Web Based Management and Trouble Shooting to become familiar with the diagnostic
capabilities, network settings and management strategies for the SNMP managed chassis with NMC.
1.1 Brief Functional Description
The FRM220-CH20 is a 2U, 19", 20 slot modular media converter rack chassis. The FRM220-CH20 provides
an economic solution in high density Fiber Converter installations for FTTx, Metro LAN, or in enterprises, campus
and central offices. All critical components such as power modules, fans assemblies, management modules and
interface cards are hot swappable, allowing online field replacement. Additional features allow the FRM220-CH20
to detect the working or failing status either of power module or any fan assembly in the unit and activate relays
that can be used to control external alarm devices.
The FRM220-CH08 is a 1U, 19", 8 slot modular media converter rack chassis. The FRM220-CH08 provides an
economic solution in lower density Fiber Converter installations for FTTx, Metro LAN, or in enterprises, campus and
central offices. All critical components such as power/fan modules, management modules and interface cards are
hot swappable, allowing online field replacement. Additional features allow the FRM220-CH08 to detect the working
or failing status either of power module or any fan assembly in the unit and activate relays that can be used to
control external alarm devices.
The FRM220-CH04A is a 1U, 12.2" (31cm), 4 slot modular media converter standalone/rack chassis. The
FRM220-CH04A provides an economic solution in low density Fiber Converter installations for FTTx, Metro LAN, or
in enterprises, campus and central offices. The management module and interface cards are hot swappable,
allowing online field replacement.
The FRM220-CH02-NMC is a 1U, 6-5/8" (16.8cm), 2 slot modular media converter standalone chassis. The
FRM220-CH02-NMC provides an economic solution for remote, standalone Fiber Converter installations for FTTx,
Metro LAN, or in enterprises, campus and central offices. The management module and interface card are both hot
swappable, allowing online field replacement.
All of the above mentioned chassis reserve one slot for installation of the FRM220-NMC network management
controller and FRM220 converter card(s). The FRM220-NMC or Network Management Controller is installed in the
first reserved slot, for local and remote management purposes. Each FRM220 card is an independent electrical to
electrical, optical to electrical, or optical to optical switch/converter. When linked to a compatible FRM220 stand-
alone "OAM" series standalone Media Converter, complete in-band management is supported. All settings of the
line card and remote connected stand-alone device may be managed through any of the available management
interfaces of the FRM220-NMC.
A variety of cards are available that support multi-mode or single-mode fiber types and connections to LC, SC,
ST, FC or even the latest single fiber WDM (Wave Division Multiplexing) in ranges from 2Km to 120Km. Converter
cards include Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet Switches, Asynchronous Serial (RS-485, RS-232 and RS-
422), G.703 E1, T1(DS1), Asynchronous and Synchronous Data (V.35, RS-530, X.21, RS-449, and RS-232),
E1/T1 over fiber, POTS over fiber, 2.7G 3R repeater, 10G 3R repeater, 1G & 4G 2R repeaters, 4/8E1/T1 FOMs
with FE/GbE and more as the product matures.

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iAccess Series In-Band Managed
Media Converter Cards
NMC
Must be in slot 1
10/100Base-TX
Ethernet
Auto-MDIX
Console Port (DB9F RS-232 Async)
115,200, 8, N, 1-DCE
1.2 Installing the NMC (CH20)
The front of the FRM220-CH20 contains the card slots. They are numbered 1 through 20, from left to right as
viewed from the front. The typical configuration requires one NMC (Network Management Controller) card in slot
number 1 and iAccess Platform cards in any other slot numbered 2 through 20.
Figure 1-1 Chassis Front View
1.3 Card Options
The iAccess Platform is capable of supporting a large variety of in-band managed card types which may be
mixed and matched in any slot of the rack. Please refer to Appendix A of the latest version manual for details of all
the card options and operation for the iAccess Platform.
1.4 NMC (SNMP)
1.4.1 NMC Introduction
The FRM220 must be ordered with an NMC (Network Management Controller) Card in order to support
management. The card can only be placed in the number one card slot. Management is accomplished either via
local control on the asynchronous RS-232 port with an ASCII terminal or via Ethernet and any standard SNMP
network management software that supports MIB-II. Telnet provides a console interface remotely. The Web based
interface provides an easy method for the user to operate and monitor the whole system through a more user
friendly point and click graphic system, using any web browser. Almost all FRM220 cards support remote in-band
configuration when paired with the same type FRM220 or FMC stand-alone in-band converter.
Figure 1-2 NMC Block Diagram
The design of the Network Management Controller is built around a 32 bit embedded processor. Most cards
are designed using 8 bit 8051 microprocessors that handle all configuration of the converter card through software
and provide the communication via RS-485 bus from the converter card to the Network Management Controller
(NMC).
32 bit CPU
(embedded)
PHY
RS232 driver
RS485 driver
DRAM
Flash
Reg.
LEDs
DB9
RJ-45
Edge Connector
Card Face
12VDC

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Figure 1-3 FRM220 System Block Diagram
1.4.2 FRM220 NMC Connections
Figure 1-4 FRM220 NMC Connections
1.4.3 FRM220 NMC Fault Handling
The iAccess management is designed is such a way as to minimize any disruption to normal traffic in the
event of any single component failure and to allow rapid recovery of full operations through replacement of FRUs
(Field Replaceable Units).
The Power Modules support fully redundant operation. Utilizing a modular design, any mix of AC or DC power
sources may be used to supply power to the FRM220 CH20 or CH08 Chassis. Power modules are completely "Hot
Swappable". As long as one module is able to supply power, the chassis will operate non-stop. Removing any one
power module from a two module redundant chassis will not affect the operation of the entire chassis in any
manner.
All cards are designed to be "Hot Swappable". This includes any media converter cards as well as the NMC
card itself. The following describes what happens logically for any card fault and subsequent replacement.
AC
or
DC
AC
or
DC
DCBus
Logic
NMC
Console
Ethernet
Slot 1
DCBus
Logic
MC
Fiber
Electrical
Slot 2
DCBus
Logic
MC
Fiber
Electrical
Slot 3
DCBus
Logic
MC
Fiber
Electrical
Slot 4
DCBus
Logic
MC
Fiber
Electrical
Slot 20
DC
Bus
RS485
Bus
DB9F to DB9M Console
Cable, provided w/ NMC
Connect to PC's COM
port
Cat 5 or 6 Ethernet Cable
(not included)
Connects to PC's LAN or
to Network's Switch
PC with TCP/IP
and Terminal Emulator

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1.4.4 NMC card Fault and Replacement
If the NMC card should develop a fault, all media converter cards in the chassis will continue to run with their
current configuration settings, with no negative effect to any traffic. The defective NMC may be pulled from the
running chassis, without affecting any other media converter card. When a replacement NMC is inserted into the
"hot" chassis, it will boot and immediately recognize that it is booting into an already running "hot" chassis. The
TCP/IP and SNMP settings will either be factory default (if the card was not previously provisioned) or the settings
will reflect previous provisioning. All provisioning settings from all the installed media converter cards and all remote
media converters will be downloaded into the new NMC card and saved. If any future system power off is
experienced, all previous settings are restored to each media converter card from the NMC.
When the NMC is rebooted, hot swapped, or upgraded, it will not affect any running media converter card's
transmissions in any way.
1.4.5 Media Converter card Fault and Replacement
If a media converter card develops a fault, it may immediately be replaced with a spare media converter card of
same type. The new card will be loaded with exactly the same settings as the previous card, from the provisioning
settings stored in the NMC.
If a media converter card is replaced with a different type media converter in the same slot, the NMC will
recognize that the card has been changed with different type converter and will upload the factory default for that
card.
1.4.6 NMC LED Indicators
Indication
Color
State
Description
PWR1
Green
ON
Indicates that the No. 1 power module is correctly providing power
OFF
No power from No. 1 power module or not installed
PWR2
Green
ON
Indicates that the No. 2 power module is correctly providing power
OFF
No power from No. 2 power module or not installed
FAN1
Green
ON
Indicates that the No. 1 cooling fan is operating correctly
OFF
No. 1 cooling fan is not working or not installed
FAN2
Green
ON
Indicates that the No. 2 cooling fan is operating correctly
OFF
No. 2 cooling fan is not working or not installed
ALM1
Red
ON
Alarm 1 is active
OFF
Alarm 1 is inactive
ALM2
Red
ON
Alarm 2 is active
OFF
Alarm 2 is inactive
STK
Green
ON
NMC is ID0 or it is slave with good connection to master
OFF
NMC is slave (ID1~9) with no connection to master
ACT
Green
ON
NMC kernel is booting or has hung
Blink
NMC kernel has booted and running normally
OFF
NMC kernel
100
Green
ON
LAN port has link at 100M speed
OFF
LAN port has no link or the link speed is 10M
LNK
Green
ON
LAN port has good Ethernet link
OFF
LAN port has no link
Blink
LAN port has Ethernet link and activity

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10G
1G
1G 1G 1G
100M 100M100M
FTTx Solution
Triple-Play
ISP
IAD
IP
DSLAM
FRM220
FRM220
GbE Switch
FE SwitchFE Switch
VOD
Softswitch
FSW3408
Fiber Switch
Media Converters
FTTH FTTC
FTTB
FRM220
FE Switch
ADSL2+
VDSL2
1.4.7 NMC Hardware Versions
There are currently three hardware versions of the Network Management Controller card. The differences are
in Flash and/or SDRAM size on the card. Otherwise, the cards are identical. For each version, different software
levels are required and maintained.
NMC (original, now referred to as NMC-R1)
SDRAM: 16MB
Flash: 4MB
NMC Kernel: 14621
NMC Software: 1.xx-2.26 romfs (EoL)
NMC-R2 (doubled the size of SDRAM)
SDRAM: 32MB
Flash: 4MB
NMC Kernel: 14622
NMC Software: 3.xx-3.77 romfs (still maintained)
NMC-R3 (doubled both SDRAM and FLASH size)
SDRAM: 64MB
Flash: 8MB
NMC Kernel: 28580
NMC Software: 5.01-5.14 romfs (in production)
1.5 iAccess Application
The iAccess Platform is an excellent choice for complimenting fiber infrastructure in Metro LAN, campus,
corporate buildings, factories, or in FTTx applications. With standard SNMP management, carriers or Internet
Service Providers will have confidence to deploy a solution that provides the necessary remote monitoring and
configuration features.
Figure 1-5 Application

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Chapter 2 Console Provisioning
2.1 Introduction
This chapter will go into the details of the specific provisioning and operation of the FRM220-NMC. Broken into
two chapters, this chapter outlines the procedures and functions when using the serial console for configuration.
The next chapter will outline the operation when using a network connection, including the Web based
management. For initial operation, until the TCP/IP settings are completed, a terminal connection to the Console
port is typically required.
All of the features and controls described in this chapter require the FRM220 chassis to have the NMC
(Network Management Controller) installed. The Management System is a collection of three control modes for the
FRM220. The simplest and most basic mode is "Console Mode". The terminal or console mode is a local control
which requires an VT100 based terminal and an RS-232 connection to the RS-232 console port of the NMC card.
Provisioning and monitoring are performed through a series of menus and menu selection items. All changes made
to cards through console mode are executed immediately or when escaping a menu and do not require any
separate 'save' operations. From the console mode, the initial network configuration can be accomplished. This will
allow remote network configuration to proceed from Telnet connection (remote console), web browser or any
network management software after compiling the enterprise MIB-II compliant file for FRM220-NMC. A MIB
browser provides another simple platform for the user to setup using the SNMP protocol remotely.
Figure 2-1 NMC (all versions) card front panel, management interfaces
Prior to any initial use of the LAN interface on the NMC card, the configuration settings for networking must be
performed (or use the default 192.168.1.1/24 IP address). These settings include the NMC IP address and subnet
mask, the network's default gateway address, the IP address of any TFTP server that may be used to update the
NMC firmware, and lastly the IP addresses of the management workstations that will be managing the system via
SNMP protocol. The front panel of the NMC card provides the connections and indicators.
The DB9 Female connector is an RS-232 DCE connector designed to connect directly to a terminal or a PC
running terminal emulation software.
The 'ACT' LED will flash once per second when the NMC has successfully booted and is running. The 'STK'
LED will always be lit on the master chassis. If multiple chassis are cascaded, the slave NMC cards will have the
'STK' (stack) LED lit if the stack connection is normal. 'STK' LED will be off if the link to upstream chassis is broken.
The LAN connector is an RJ-45 designed for direct connection to either a HUB or DTE device (auto-MDIX
supported). The interface supports 10/100Base Ethernet auto negotiation. The 'LNK' LED will light to indicate the
Ethernet has a successful link and flash when there is activity on the Ethernet. The '100' LED will light to indicate
the Ethernet connection speed is 100M and will be off if the connected speed is 10M.
A unique feature of the NMC, the system can restore all the previous settings in case some unexpected event
occurs such as the sudden power loss. After power is restored all the settings will be restored to each line card and
remote units that apply.
Chassis Status LEDs
Power, Fans, Alarms
Serial Console port:
DCE,115.2K,8,N,1
Chassis Stack LED
SNMP activity LED
10/100Base LAN connection,
auto negotiation, auto MDI / MDIX

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2.2 Console Mode
2.2.1 Control Port General
The FRM220-NMC Console Port, labeled 'Console' on the card face, is an RS-232 asynchronous console
terminal port designed to facilitate monitoring the condition of all converter cards and links as well as setup of all
networking parameters through the use of a standard text based terminal or any terminal emulation program
running on a Personal Computer.
2.2.2 Terminal Connection
A laptop computer has become an invaluable tool of the Systems Engineer. Connection to the computer is very
simple. The FRM220 SNMP acts as a DCE to the PC's DTE communications port. The only hardware required is a
DB9-pin one-to-one, male to female cable. If the laptop does not have a serial COM port, you may also use a
commercially available USB to RS-232 adapter. Some convenient and free applications, are PuTTY and TeraTerm
Pro. HyperTerminal is no longer provided with Windows since the release of Vista. We recommend using PuTTY
on Vista OS computers.
1. Start "Putty" program --
Click 'Start', select 'Programs', 'Putty', 'Putty'
Select the radio button "Serial"
Enter "Serial line" COM number and the speed, 115200
Click [Open]
Port Settings:
Bits per second: 115200
Data bits: 8
Parity bits: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow Control: None
Figure 2-2 PuTTY port settings for FRM220-NMC
NOTE : Make the appropriate connections between the NMC card and the COM port, apply power to the
iAccess Chassis , then press ESC, SPACE or ENTER after NMC card is fully booted (about 20 seconds). When
the 'ACT' LED is flashing steadily once per second, you may then use the "Console Mode" to access the NMC.
2.2.3 Terminal Pin Definition
The console port of the FRM220-NMC is an RS-232 interface (DCE) that utilizes a DB9F connector. Use the
configuration cable that is supplied with the iAccess or prepare a three wire DB9(F) to DB9(M) cable with the
following 1:1 pin out:
DB9(M) signal DB9(F)
5 GND 5
2 TD 2
3 RD 3

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Up to 10 chassis may be
cascaded and controlled from
a single point
Current S/W
version of NMC
2.2.4 Terminal Login
To enter "Console mode", a password may be required. By default, there is no password set from the factory.
The user password provides security to protect the system. From a Telnet connection, if you enter the wrong
password three times, the security system will not allow any login again for 15 minutes.
****************************************
*** CTC UNION TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. ***
*** FRM220 NMC VER. 5.17 ***
****************************************
Login: admin
Password:
After entering the correct password, if required, you will see the main menu display on the screen as follows :
****************************************
*** CTC UNION TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. ***
*** FRM220 NMC VER. 5.17 ***
****************************************
This Chassis ID:[00] Cascaded:[Yes] Monitored Chassis ID:[00]
Chassis List:[Master]
#0:[X] #1:[ ] #2:[ ] #3:[ ] #4:[ ] #5:[ ] #6:[ ] #7:[ ] #8:[ ] #9:[ ]
<1>:SLOT #01 > NMC & Chassis <B>:SLOT #11 > FRM220-FXO/FXS
<2>:SLOT #02 > FRM220-10/100i <C>:SLOT #12 > FRM220-Protection
<3>:SLOT #03 > FRM220-10/100i <D>:SLOT #13 > FRM220-1000EAS/X-1
<4>:SLOT #04 > FRM220-10/100i <E>:SLOT #14 > FRM220-4G-3S
<5>:SLOT #05 > FRM220-10/100i <F>:SLOT #15 > Empty
<6>:SLOT #06 > FRM220-10/100i <G>:SLOT #16 > FRM220-GFOM04
<7>:SLOT #07 > FRM220-10/100i <H>:SLOT #17 > FRM220-E1/T1
<8>:SLOT #08 > FRM220-100M <I>:SLOT #18 > FRM220-10GE-TX
<9>:SLOT #09 > FRM220-16G-3R <J>:SLOT #19 > FRM220-1000DS
<A>:SLOT #10 > FRM220A-1002ES <K>:SLOT #20 > FRM220-1000MS
<->:Monitor Previous Chassis <+>:Monitor Next Chassis
<L>:SNMP System Configuration Setup
<M>:SNMP Manager Configuration Setup
<P>:Password Setup
<R>:Reboot <Z>:Logout
Please select an item.
The inventory of all slots in the rack is shown. In this example, the chassis is filled with a mix of 10/100
Ethernet in-band cards, Gigabit Ethernet cards, Data, E1/T1, FXO/FXS and of course the NMC card. If no card is
found in a slot, the slot status will display 'Empty'. The cards are number in slots #01~#20, left to right, looking from
the front of the FRM220-CH20, and can be selected with single keyin of 1~9 or A~K. Pressing the card number will
immediately display card's status and configuration screen. For details of line card settings, please refer to
Appendix A for the specific line card type. The other function keys are explained below.
1: this key will immediately display the status and alarm settings of the power supplies and all fans (chassis).
L: the 'L' key enters the System Configuration screen, where the NMC card's networking settings are
configured.
M: the 'M' key will enter the Manager Configuration screen, where the manager workstation IP is configured,
the trap destinations may be setup and the SNMP community strings are defined.
P: this key will enter the user and password setting feature.
R: this key will reboot (software reset) the NMC.
Z: this key will logout of the console mode.
+: the plus key will select the next chassis in a cascaded stack.
-: the minus key will select the previous chassis in a cascaded stack.

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2.2.5 TCP/IP Configuration
The Network Management modes that require TCP/IP communications must first have all TCP/IP configuration
settings completed while in the "Console Mode". Once the settings are completed, the FRM220-NMCcard can be
accessed by Telnet, the Web or via standard SNMP protocol.
Two Step Configuration
The management configuration process is broken down into two logical steps. First the SNMP agent (the
FRM220-NMC card itself) must be configured with an IP address, subnet mask and gateway IP. Second, the agent
must be told who the network manager is, ie., the management workstation's IP address. Included in the second
step are the community string settings and IP address to send the unsolicited trap messages (alarm messages).
To configure the card for use by SNMP, certain parameters must be set. They are:
a. The SNMP card (agent) needs its own IP address.
b. The SNMP card needs to know the IP address of the management workstation.
c. The community string must be set.
d. The SNMP card's subnet mask can be set.
Step One: Agent Configuration Process
From the main menu type 'L':
<< SNMP System Configuration Setup of Chassis 0 >>
Model = NMC
S/N = F1114V0501100labG0002
Target MAC Address = 00:02:ab:0e:3e:70
<1>: Target IP : 192.168.1.1
<2>: Target Netmask : 255.255.255.0
<3>: Target Gateway : 192.168.1.254
<4>: Target Name : FRM220
<5>: TFTP Server IP : 192.168.1.100
<6>: TFTP Download Kernel : kernel.gz
<7>: TFTP Download File System : romfs.gz
<8>: Load default settings and write to system.
<9>: Do TFTP and Flash Kernel function.
<A>: Do TFTP and Flash File System function.
<T>: Adjust Date and Time.
<U>: Upgrade Line Card Menu.
<ESC>: Write to system and go to previous menu.
Please select an item.
The following are descriptions of the function keys available and the actions which they perform.
1: Use this key to set the NMC card's IP address.
2: Use this key to set the NMC card's subnet mask.
3: Use this key to set the NMC card's default gateway.
4: Use this key to set the System Name (follow host name rules)
5: Use this key to set the IP address of the TFTP server, used for upgrading.
6: Use this key to set the path and filename of the kernel upgrade image file.
7: Use this key to set the path and filename of the File System upgrade image file.
8: This key will reset all settings to factory default.
9: This key will initiate the TFTP image transfer and flash upgrade the kernel.
A: This key will initiate the TFTP image transfer and flash upgrade the File System.
T: Use this key get to the date and time setting menu, including network time setting.
U: This will enter the menu used to upgrade line cards installed in the chassis.
ESC: This key will write any changes and leave the system setting menu.
NOTE: If changing the IP address, subnet mask or default gateway, please manually reboot the NMC.
These are the default TCP/IP settings.
You can directly connect by web
browser if you have configured your
Ethernet connected PC for this subnet.

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Step Two: Manager Configuration Process
a.) Assign Managers Press the 'M' key
<< SNMP Manager Configuration Setup of Chassis 0 >>
Manager's IP Community String Access
=================== ================ ==========
#1 --- --- ---
#2 --- --- ---
#3 --- --- ---
#4 --- --- ---
#5 --- --- ---
#6 --- --- ---
#7 --- --- ---
#8 --- --- ---
Command Function Key:
<1>~<8>: Edit manager #1 to #8 setting.
<D> : Delete all settings.
<N> : Go to Trap Configuration menu.
<X> : Go to Syslog Configuration menu.
<S> : Confirm above setting and restart SNMP.
<ESC> : Back to main menu without modification.
Please select an item.
1-8: Use these keys to set the IP address, IP address range or disable for up to 8 SNMP management
destinations.
D: Use this key to delete all of the management settings.
N: Use this key to go to the Trap manager configuration menu.
X: Use this key to go to the Syslog server setting menu.
S: Use this key to confirm the settings, save and restart the SNMP daemon.
ESC: Use the escape key to exit this menu without doing any changes.
****************************************
*** CTC UNION TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. ***
*** FRM220 NMC VER. 1.95 ***
****************************************
<< SNMP Manager Configuration Setup >>
Manager's IP Community String Access
=================== ================ ==========
#1 192.168.1.0/24 private read-write
#2 default public read-only
#3 172.24.1.125 private read-write
#4 --- --- ---
#5 --- --- ---
#6 --- --- ---
#7 --- --- ---
#8 --- --- ---
Command Function Key:
<1>~<8>: Edit manager #1 to #8 setting.
<D> : Delete all settings.
<N> : Go to Trap Configuration menu.
<X> : Go to Syslog Configuration menu.
<S> : Confirm above setting and restart SNMP.
<ESC> : Back to main menu without modification.
Please select an item.
Please note the following when setting the Manager's IP:
1. Using the word 'default' will allow any IP address to manage the rack. They will be assigned the access authority per the
assigned access string, read-write or read-only.
2. When using the subnet delimiter (/8 /16 /24, etc.) the entire sub-net can be allowed management rights.
3. When assigning only a single IP address for management, there is no need to use the /xx subnet.
All managers on this
subnet have read/write
access, with community
string 'private'
This single manager has
read/write access, with
community string 'private'
These eight locations can be used to
setup a single or large number of
authorized managers.

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b.) Trap Management
From the SNMP Manager Configuration Menu, select 'N' for trap management configuration.
****************************************
*** CTC UNION TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. ***
*** FRM220 NMC VER. 1.95 ***
****************************************
<< Trap Configuration Setup of Chassis 0 >>
Trap Receiver IP Community String
================ ================
#1 192.168.1.100 private
#2 --- ---
#3 --- ---
#4 --- ---
#5 --- ---
#6 --- ---
#7 --- ---
#8 --- ---
Command Function Key:
<1>~<8>: Edit trap receiver #1 to #8 setting.
<D> : Delete all settings.
<N> : Go to Manager Configuration menu.
<X> : Go to Syslog Configuration menu.
<S> : Confirm above setting and restart SNMP.
<ESC> : Back to main menu without modification.
Please select an item.
The following are descriptions of the function keys available and the actions which they perform.
1~8: Use these keys to select any one of eight trap destination addresses.
D: Use this to clear all settings.
N: Use this key to go back to manager configuration.
X: Use this key to go to the Syslog server setting menu.
S: Use this key to confirm settings and restart the SNMP daemon.
ESC: This key will leave the setting menu without saving any changes.
Conclusion
The community strings act like passwords in dealing with the device via SNMP protocol. By changing the
community strings for read / write ('private' in these examples) and read only (public) access, and assigning a
community string to an access IP, an administrator can control access to the iAccess Platform.Community string
names are case sensitive, therefore 'puBlic', 'Public' and 'public' are all different strings.
Now that both the 'System' and 'Manager' settings are complete, the NMC is ready to be accessed remotely
over an IP network. The system provides a Telnet server feature that allows login over TCP/IP networks and
provides a menu display almost identical to that of the serial console mode. All functions available from Console
are available in the Telnet session.
The FRM220-NMCis supplied with an enterprise MIB file (Management Information Base) that can be
compiled into any standard SNMP network management software. The MIB file complies with MIB-II and ANS.1
standards. The SNMP protocol used in the FRM220-NMCis compliant with both SNMP V1 and SNMP V2C. The
kernel in the FRM220-NMCis capable of supporting SNMP V3, however as of this writing that support has not yet
been enabled. The major difference between SNMP V2C and V3 is the use of encryption layer for SNMP traffic.
This requires the passing of public keys and key checks to ensure that both agent and manager are who they really
say they are. It also ensures that should it be intercepted by a sniffer, the SNMP traffic is encrypted and not sent in
plain text format, making a "man-in-the-middle" attack less likely.
Set up to 8 trap receivers,
entering their IP addresses.

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2.2.6 Using a Syslog Server
Syslog is a standard for logging program messages and is now standardized within the Syslog working group
of the IETF. Syslog allows separation of the software that generates messages from the system that stores them
and the software that reports and analyzes them.
Syslog, in the FRM220-NMC, can be used for security auditing (login) as well as generalized informational (link
down), analysis, and debugging (loop back) messages. The syslog function of the FRM220-NMC can be used to
integrate log data into a central repository.
Messages are assigned a priority/level (Emergency, Alert, Critical, Error, Warning, Notice, Info or Debug) by
the FRM220-NMC and then sent to syslog server.
The syslog messages are sent to a syslog server via TCP/IP. Therefore, we must configure in the FRM220-
NMC, the destination address for syslog messages.
From the Main Menu, select the <M> (SNMP Manager Configuration Setup) and from this menu select <X>
(Syslog Server Settings).
<< Syslog Configuration Setup of Chassis 0 >>
Syslog Receiver IP
==================
#1 ---
#2 ---
#3 ---
#4 ---
#5 ---
#6 ---
#7 ---
#8 ---
Command Function Key:
<1>~<8>: Edit trap receiver #1 to #8 setting.
<D> : Delete all settings.
<N> : Go to Manager Configuration menu.
<S> : Confirm above setting and restart SNMP.
<ESC> : Back to main menu without modification.
Please select an item.
There are up to eight entries that can be filled for individual syslog server destination IP addresses. Press any
number key, 1 through 8 and key in the syslog server’s IP address. Press the <D> key to delete all entries. Using
<S> will save the settings and restart the SNMP daemon. Press <ESC> to exit back to the Main Menu.
Set up to 8 Syslog server
receivers, entering their IP
addresses.