Paradyne FrameSaver SLV Series User manual

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FrameSaverSLV
1-Slot Unit
Installation Instructions
Document Number 9024-A2-GN10-30
January 1999
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Select one of the following documents:
9024-A2-GB20
FrameSaver SLV 9x24 User’s Guide
9128-A2-GB20
FrameSaver SLV 9126/9128 User’s Guide
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Before You Begin
Make sure you have:
A dedicated, grounded power outlet that is protected by a circuit breaker within
6 feet of the FrameSaver SLV unit.
A clean, well-lit, and ventilated site that is free from environmental extremes.
One to two feet of clearance for cable connections.
A physical connection to the frame relay network.
— T1, if a FrameSaver SLV 9124, 9126, or 9128 unit.
— DDS, if a FrameSaver SLV 9624 unit.

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An async (asynchronous) terminal or PC (personal computer) and an EIA-232
cable to connect to and set up the FrameSaver unit.
Node IP Addresses and Subnet Masks. See your network administrator for this
information.
IP Addresses and Subnet Masks of trap manager(s).
Connection to the telephone network for the modem.
If a DBM is installed,
— ISDN service and ISDN switch type
— CNIS (calling number identification service) of the answering unit.
— Phone numbers for the calling and answering ISDN DBMs.
— If a BRI DBM, the SPID (service profile identification)
— Local phone number for the unit.
NOTE:
It is important that you follow the instructions for installing the FrameSaver unit as
they are presented if you are to have a quick and trouble-free installation. Do not
install your cables until instructed to do so.
Package Checklist
Verify that your package contains the following:
1-Slot FrameSaver SLV (service level verifier) unit
Power cord with desktop power transformer.
— 120 Vac power transformer for a FrameSaver 9124, 9624, or 9128.
— 100–240 Vac power transformer for a FrameSaver 9126.
Modular cable for U.S. network access:
— RJ48C (T1) if a FrameSaver 9124, 9126, or 9128 (20 feet – 6.1 meters)
— RJ48S (DDS) if a FrameSaver 9624
DSX adapter if a FrameSaver 9126 (1 foot – 0.3048 meters)
Modular RJ11C cable for the modem connection of a FrameSaver 9126 or 9128
(14 feet – 4.27 meters)

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An ISDN DBM cable if the FrameSaver unit has an integral DBM
(20 feet – 6.1 meters).
— BRI: RJ49C ISDN-U cable if a FrameSaver 9126 with an ISDN BRI DBM.
— PRI: RJ48C cable if a FrameSaver 9128 with an ISDN PRI DBM.

FrameSaver SLV 9x24 Quick Reference (Document No. 9024-A2-GL10) or
FrameSaver SLV 9126/9128 Quick Reference (Document No. 9128-A2-GL10)
Visit the Paradyne World Wide Web site at www.paradyne.com to register your
warranty. Select
Service & Support → Warranty Registration.
Additional cables may need to be ordered. See Cables You May Need to Order when
ordering cables.
Cables You May Need to Order
FrameSaver SLV units have native interfaces so cables are readily available, with the
following exceptions.
If connecting to a . . . Order a . . . Model/Feature
Number
T1 Line interface/connector
(For use in Canada )T1 line interface cable, RJ48C-to-CA81A 3100-F1-510
DSX-1 Adapter Cable
(FrameSaver 9126 only)
DSX-1 Adapter Cable
RJ48C-to-DB15 9008-F1-560
LAN Customer converter with a DB25
plug on one end and an 8-pin
modular jack on the other end, with
a custom 8-conductor cable and
LAN adapter
3100-F2-910
External Device
(e.g., a modem)
(FrameSaver 9x24 models
only.)
Standard EIA-232-D crossover
cable 9008-F1-550
Contact your sales representative to order cables.
Safety Instructions
Please refer to the EMI Warnings and Important Safety Instructions beginning on
page 34.

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Installing the Power Supply and Cord
1. Insert the 4-prong plug into the POWER jack.
When inserting the plug at the rear of the FrameSaver unit, align the plug with the
notch above the POWER jack. Make sure the locking tab snaps securely into the
jack.
POWER COM NETWORK DSX-1
98-15823
Power Cord /
Transformer
Insert the 3-prong plug
into an ac outlet.
OK ALM
The front panel
OK LED lights.
2.
3.
3-Prong
Grounded
AC Outlet
Locking
Tab
POWER
(FrameSaver 9124
Shown)
2. Plug the power cord into the grounded power outlet.
Verification Check:
Did any LEDs light?
– If yes, the FrameSaver unit has power.
– If no, refer to
Troubleshooting Power and COM Port Connections on page 6.

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Connecting the COM Port to an Async Terminal
The FrameSaver unit must first be directly connected to a VT100-compatible async
terminal or a PC providing VT100 terminal emulation to set up access and
management of the unit.
1. Configure the VT100-compatible async terminal or PC to be compatible with the
FrameSaver unit:
– COM Port in use by your PC: COM1 or COM2
– COM Port Baud Rate is set to 19.2 kbps
– Character length is set to 8 data bits
– Parity is set to none
– Stop bit is set to 1
– Flow Control is set to None
2. Insert the DB25 end of the EIA-232 cable into the FrameSaver unit’s COM port.
98-15824
POWER COM NETWORK DSX-1
To Connect to a PC
or Async Terminal
COM
Port
(FrameSaver 9124
Shown)
3. Insert the other end of the cable into the VT100-compatible terminal.
4. Tighten the screws on each side of the connector to secure them.
5. Press Enter on the keyboard (or Return, depending upon your keyboard) to display
the Main Menu.
Verification Check:
Did the Main Menu appear?
– If yes, you are ready to continue with the installation.
– If no, recheck terminal and FrameSaver unit compatibility (see settings in
Step 1), or Enter key was not pressed.
Refer to Troubleshooting Power and COM Port Connections on page 6 for other
possible causes. Refer to
Troubleshooting in the User’s Guide for additional
explanations.

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Troubleshooting Power and COM Port Connections
Symptom Possible Cause Solutions
No power, or none
of the system LEDs
are lit.
Power cord is not
securely plugged into the
wall power outlet or the
universal power supply.
Check that the power cord is
securely attached at both ends.
Wall receptacle has no
power. 1. Check the wall receptacle power
by plugging in some equipment
that is known to be working.
2. Check the circuit breaker.
Power supply or unit is
defective. Contact your sales or service representative for replacement of
the power supply or unit.
An LED is not lit. LED is burned out. Run the Lamp Test. If the LED in
question does not flash with the
other LEDs, contact your sales or
service representative.
Power-Up Self-Test
fails. The Alarm
LED is on after
power-up, but the
OK LED is not.
The FrameSaver unit has
detected an internal
failure.
1. Reset the FrameSaver unit and
try again.
2. Contact your service
representative.
Cannot access the
FrameSaver unit or
the user interface.
COM port is
misconfigured, or async
terminal connected to the
FrameSaver unit is
misconfigured.
1. Reset the FrameSaver unit and
try again (see
Restoring
Communication with a
Misconfigured Unit
in the User’s
Guide).
Make sure Port Use is set to
Terminal for the COM port.
2. Reconfigure the async terminal.
3. Contact your service
representative.

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A Quick Guide to Configuration
The FrameSaver unit should operate using the default (factory-set) configuration
options, with exception to the changes specified in these installation instructions. Refer
to the following table for help navigating the menus.
Press the . . . To . . .
Esc key Go back one screen or menu level. To see a visual
representation of the menu levels, see Menu Hierarchy in
the Quick Reference.
Tab key, or
Up (↑) and Down (↓)
arrow keys
Move the cursor from one menu item to the next.
Enter or Return key Complete the menu or option selection.
Spacebar Display the next available setting when changing a
configuration option. All the available settings for an
option appears at the bottom of the screen.
As an example, follow these steps to go to the Configuration Edit/Display menu so you
can start setting up the unit:
1. From the Main Menu, press the down arrow key twice so the cursor is on
Configuration.
2. Press Enter to display the Configuration menu. The Load Configuration From
menu appears.
3. Press Enter to select Current Configuration. The cursor is already on this selection.
The Configuration Edit/Display menu appears.
This sequence of steps would be shown as the menu selection sequence:
Main Menu → Configuration → Load Configuration From: → Current Configuration
To save configuration changes:
1. Press Ctrl-a to move the cursor to the bottom of the screen.
2. Type s(Save) and press Enter. The Save Configuration To: prompt appears.
3. Press Enter to select Current Configuration. The cursor is already on this selection.
Command Complete appears at the bottom left of the screen when your changes
are saved.
4. Press Esc until the Configuration Edit/Display menu reappears to continue
configuring the unit.
Press Ctrl-a, type m(MainMenu), and press Enter ro return to the Main Menu.
In the sections that follow, only the minimum option changes required are included so
you will have a quick and trouble-free installation.

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Installing and Setting Up the FrameSaver SLV
To complete the installation, you must:
Configure the FrameSaver unit.
Connect to the network.
Configure SNMP Trap Managers.
Connect to the DSX, if applicable (FrameSaver 9124, 9126, or 9128 only).
Connect to the DTE.
Connect to the modem (FrameSaver 9126 or 9128 only).
Connect to the ISDN, if applicable (FrameSaver 9126 or 9128 only).
NOTE:
Follow these instructions as they are presented. Installation time will be increased
if you connect the cables first.
Verifying that Self-Test Passed
Before starting to configure the FrameSaver unit, confirm that the unit passed the
self-test.
1. Follow this menu selection sequence from the Main Menu, pressing Enter after
each selection:
Main Menu → Status → System and Test Status
2. Check the Self-Test Results column (in the center of the System and Test Status
screen).
– If Passed appears, the FrameSaver unit successfully completed the self-test.
– If any failure messages appear, reset the unit by disconnecting, then
reconnecting the power cord. The unit will perform the self-test again. If the
failure reappears, call your service representative for assistance.

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Configuring the FrameSaver Unit
To configure the FrameSaver unit:
Set the system clock.
Assign the Node IP Address.
Set up Network physical interface, and DSX-1 physical interface, if applicable.
Enter time slot assignments, if applicable (FrameSaver 9124, 9126, or 9128 only).
Set up Data Port physical interface(s).
Set up modem call directories if dial-out traps are desired (FrameSaver 9126 or
9128 only).
Set up the ISDN DBM, if installed (FrameSaver 9126 or 9128 only).
Set up management.
Set up Auto-Configuration.
Enter trap managers.
Set up service provider connectivity.
NOTE:
Follow these instructions as they are presented. Installation time will be increased
if you connect the cables first.
Setting the System Clock
To set up the system clock:
1. Select Date & Time.
Main Menu → Control → Date & Time
2. Move the cursor to the first field and enter the:
– Date in mm/dd/yyyy format (month/day/year).
– Time in hh:mm format (hours:minutes).
3. Save the date and time, and return to the Main Menu.
Assigning the Node IP Address
1. Set up the node.
Main Menu → Configuration → Management and Communication → IP Node
2. Minimally, enter the following options:
– Node IP Address
– Node Subnet Mask
3. Save the configuration and return to the Configuration Edit/Display menu.

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Setting Up the Network and DSX-1 Interfaces
FrameSaver 9124, 9126, and 9128 units have network and DSX-1 interfaces.
1. Select the network interface’s physical configuration options.
Configuration → Network → Physical
2. Configure the interface to match the network provider’s settings.
3. Save the configuration and return to the Network menu.
4. Select Frame Relay.
5. Configure the frame relay characteristics to match the network provider’s settings.
6. Save the configuration and return to the Configuration Edit/Display menu.
7. If applicable, select DSX-1.
8. Enable the interface and configure the unit to match the service provider’s settings.
9. Save the configuration and return to the Configuration Edit/Display menu.
Entering Time Slot Assignments
Frame relay time slots are discovered automatically if Time Slot Discovery is enabled
on the Frame Relay Network 1 Assignments screen, which is the default setting).
Configuration → Time Slot Assignment → Frame Relay Network Assignments
This feature can be disabled, if desired, so that Frame Relay-to-Network Time Slot
Assignments can be manually configured.
Use the following procedure if additional network time slots need to be cross-connected
to the DSX-1 interface. See
Assigning Time Slots in Configuration Options of the User’s
Guide to read more about assigning time slots for a FrameSaver 9124, 9126, or 9128.
1. For the DSX-1 interface, select DSX-1 from the Configuration Edit/Display menu
and enable Interface Status.
2. Return to the Configuration Edit/Display menu.
3. Select Time Slot Assignment, then Frame Relay Network Assignments.
4. For the DSX-1 interface, map the desired time slots to the DSX-1 interface.
– Press the Tab key to move the cursor to the desired network interface time slot.
– Press the spacebar until the appropriate DSX-1 channel is displayed, Frame
Relay (FrameRly1) or Available. Frame Relay is the default.
– Repeat the process until all the desired time slots have been assigned to a
DSX-1 channel.