JDS Uniphase IP Video Test Option HST-3000 User manual

HST-3000
Frame Relay Testing
User’s Guide

HST-3000
Frame Relay Testing
User’s Guide

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Development Department, issued as part of the HST-3000.
The catalog number for a printed user’s guide is ML-058801.
The catalog number for a CD-ROM containing all HST-3000
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Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential instal-
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frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera-
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may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must
accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
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– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
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– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
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In order to maintain compliance with the limits of a Class B
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Contents
About This Guide xi
Purpose and scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Assumptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xii
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Frame relay testing user’s guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
Interface user’s guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
Base unit user’s guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv
Safety and compliance information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv
Technical assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv
Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xv
Chapter 1 Getting Started 1
Overview of features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operating modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Instrument settings and user preferences . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 2 Frame Relay Testing 7
About frame relay testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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Accessing the test configuration menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Configuring the test mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Configuring the frame load settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Configuring the frame header settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Configuring the LMI Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Configuring the trace settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Managing test configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Storing a new configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Loading a configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Overwriting a configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Deleting a configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Monitoring frame relay traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Monitoring traffic on
T1 and FT1 circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Monitoring traffic on
E1 circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Monitoring traffic on Datacom interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Generating traffic loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Transmitting traffic on
T1 or FT1 circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Transmitting traffic on
E1 circuits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Transmitting traffic over a Datacom interface. . . . . . . . 33
Transmitting traffic over the DDS four-wire local loop in-
terface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Connectivity testing (ping) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Viewing test results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Saving and printing results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Appendix A Test Results 41
Frame relay results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
DLCI results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Link results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Ping results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
LMI results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
DLCI list results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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Trace results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Event Table results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Event Histogram results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Glossary 53
Index 59

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About This Guide
Topics discussed in this chapter include the following:
–“Purpose and scope” on page xii
–“Assumptions” on page xii
–“Terminology” on page xii
–“Frame relay testing user’s guide” on page xiii
–“Interface user’s guides” on page xiii
–“Base unit user’s guide” on page xiv
–“Safety and compliance information” on page xiv
–“Technical assistance” on page xiv
–“Conventions” on page xv

About This Guide
Purpose and scope
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Purpose and scope
The purpose of this guide is to help you successfully use the
features and capabilities of the HST-3000 Frame Relay
testing option. This guide includes task-based instructions
that describe how to configure, use, and troubleshoot the
HST-3000 for frame relay testing.
Assumptions
This guide is intended for novice, intermediate, and experi-
enced users who want to use the HST-3000 Frame Relay
testing option efficiently and effectively. We assume that you
have basic computer experience and are familiar with basic
telecommunications safety, concepts, and terminology.
Terminology
The following terms have a specific meaning when they are
used in this guide:
–HST-3000 — Handheld Services Tester 3000. In this
user’s guide, “HST-3000” can be used to refer to the
HST-3000 family of products or the combination of a base
unit and attached SIM. “HST” is sometimes used to refer
to the base unit/SIM combination.
–SIM — Service Interface Module. Sometimes referred to
generically as the module. The SIM provides test applica-
tion functionality.
For definitions of other terms used in this guide, see “Glos-
sary” on page 53.

About This Guide
Frame relay testing user’s guide
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Frame relay testing user’s guide
The HST-3000 Frame Relay Testing User’s Guide is an appli-
cation-oriented guide intended to help you use the HST to
commission and maintain frame relay links. This guide
includes the following information:
– Step-by-step instructions for performing frame relay tests
using the HST
– Troubleshooting information
– Descriptions of test results
– Technical support contact information
The HST-3000 Frame Relay Testing User’s Guide should be
used in conjunction with the HST-3000 Base Unit User’s
Guide, and the user’s guide for the physical interface you are
testing.
Interface user’s guides
The three interface user’s guides describe the results associ-
ated with physical interface testing:
– HST-3000 T1 Testing User’s Guide
– HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide
– HST-3000 Data Communications Testing User’s Guide
–HST-3000 DDS Local Loop Testing User’s Guide

About This Guide
Base unit user’s guide
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Base unit user’s guide
The HST-3000 Base Unit User’s Guide contains overall infor-
mation about the base unit and general functions such as
instructions for charging the battery, managing files, informa-
tion on peripheral support, and technical specifications for the
base unit. The base unit user’s guide also contains a descrip-
tion of Acterna’s warranty, services, and repair information,
including terms and conditions of the licensing agreement.
Safety and compliance information
Safety and compliance information are provided in the HST
Safety and Compliance Information booklet included with the
HST-3000 user documentation CD-ROM.
Technical assistance
If you need assistance or have questions related to the use of
this product, call or e-mail JDSU’s Technical Assistance
Center (TAC) for customer support. Before contacting TAC,
you should have the serial numbers for your HST-3000 unit.
See “Locating the serial number” in the HST-3000 Base Unit
User’s Guide for more information.
Table 1 lists TAC information. For the latest TAC contact infor-
mation, go to www.jdsu.com, or contact your local sales office
for assistance. For contact information for regional sales
offices, see the back cover of this guide.

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Conventions
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During off-hours, you can request assistance by doing one of
the following: leave a voice mail message at the Technical
Assistance number, e-mail the North American Technical
Assistance Center, [email protected], or submit your question
using our online Technical Assistance Request form at
www.jdsu.com.
Conventions
When applicable, this guide uses the typographical conven-
tions and symbols described in the following tables.
Table 1 Technical assistance centers
Region Phone Number
Americas 1-866-ACTERNA
301-353-1550
(1-866-228-3762)
[email protected]
Europe, Africa, and
Mid-East
[phone]
(JDSU Germany)
[email protected]
Asia and the Pacific [phone]
(Hong Kong)
[phone]
(Beijing-China)
Table 2 Typographical conventions
Description Example
User interface actions and
buttons or switches you have
to press appear in this type-
face.
Press the OK key.
Code and output messages
appear in this typeface.
All results okay

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Table 4 Symbol conventions
Text you must type exactly as
shown appears in this type-
face.
Type: a:\set.exe in the
dialog box.
Variables appear in this type-
face.
Type the new hostname.
Book references appear in
this typeface.
Refer to Newton’s Telecom
Dictionary
Table 3 Keyboard and menu conventions
Description Example
A plus sign + indicates simul-
taneous keystrokes.
Press Ctrl+s
A comma indicates consecu-
tive key strokes.
Press Alt+f,s
A slanted bracket (>) indi-
cates choosing a submenu
from menu.
On the menu bar, click
Start > Program Files.
Table 2 Typographical conventions (Continued)
Description Example
This symbol represents a general hazard.
This symbol represents a risk of electrical shock.
This symbol represents a risk of explosion

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Table 5 Safety definitions
This symbol represents a Note indicating related informa-
tion or tip.
This symbol, located on the equipment, battery, or packag-
ing indicates that the equipment or battery must not be dis-
posed of in a land-fill site or as municipal waste, and should
be disposed of according to your national regulations.
DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

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Conventions
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1
HST-3000 Frame Relay Testing User’s Guide 1
Chapter 1 Getting Started
This chapter provides basic information about the HST-3000
Frame Relay testing option. Topics discussed in this chapter
include the following:
–“Overview of features” on page 2
–“Status LEDs” on page 3
–“Operating modes” on page 5
–“Instrument settings and user preferences” on page 6

Chapter 1 Getting Started
Overview of features
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Overview of features
The HST-3000 Frame Relay option provides the tools you
need to commission and maintain frame relay services. The
Frame Relay option offers the following features and capabil-
ities:
– Traffic Generation. You can use the HST to generate
frame relay frames and define traffic characteristics such
as the frame header, frame length, and transmission rate
and time. You can also configure the HST to transmit fixed
or bursty traffic loads to stress the network.
– Traffic Monitoring. The HST can non-intrusively monitor
frame relay traffic and gather results in both directions.
Statistics, including throughput rates, lost and received
frames, and congestion notification, are collected. You
can also display the status of all active DCLIs.
– LMI Analysis. The HST can monitor or emulate UNI-user,
UNI-network, or NNI interfaces. LMI messages can be
captured and decoded into a link trace. LMI statistics such
as message type, message count, errors, and timeouts
are collected. The HST supports Annex D (ANSI T1.617)
and LMI Rev 1 LMI types.
– Ping Testing. You can ping remote network equipment to
ensure there is connectivity through the network. Ping
statistics are collected to give you an indication of network
performance.