Paradyne FrameSaver SLV NNI User manual

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FrameSaverSLV NNI
Installation Instructions
Document Number 9024-A2-GN11-01
September 1998
If you ordered a wall mounting kit (Feature No. 9001-F1-891) for your 1-slot
FrameSaver SLV (service level verifier) NNI (network-to-network interface) unit, install
the wall mounting before you start installing the unit.
Contact your sales representative to order this feature.
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 NNI 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 T1 connection to the frame relay network.
An async (asynchronous) terminal or PC (personal computer) to set up the
FrameSaver NNI unit.
Node IP Addresses and Subnet Masks. See your network administrator for this
information.
The DLCI (data link connection identifier) for each end of the PVC (permanent
virtual circuit), provided when the frame relay service was purchased.
A frame relay switch that supports V.35.

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Worksheets
It is recommended that you complete configuration worksheets before you begin, with
changes from the default (factory-set) settings and information to be entered clearly
marked (e.g., the node’s IP address). Having completed worksheets before installation
is begun speeds setup time.
Worksheets are provided in Appendix B of the
FrameSaver SLV NNI Supplement .
NOTE:
It is important that you follow the instructions for installing the FrameSaver NNI 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 NNI unit
Power cord with desktop 120 Vac power transformer
Universal power supply with an attached cable and ferrite choke
RJ48C (T1) modular cable for U.S. network access (20 feet – 6.1 meters)

FrameSaver SLV 9x24 User’s Guide (Document No. 9024-A2-GB20)
The User’s Guide and the Adobe Acrobat Reader are provided on diskettes. A PC
running Microsoft Windows 3.1 or higher is required to view or print the document.

FrameSaver SLV NNI Supplement (Document No. 9024-A2-GB40)
Warranty card
Training reply card
Additional cables may need to be ordered. See Cables You May Need to Order on
page 3 when ordering cables.

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Cables You May Need to Order
FrameSaver SLV NNI units have native interfaces so cables can be purchased
anywhere, with the following exceptions.
If connecting to a . . . Order a . . . Model/Feature/
Part Number
T1 Line interface/connector
( For use in Canada )T1 line interface cable, RJ48C-to-CA81A 3100-F1-510
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) Standard EIA-232-D crossover cable 9008-F1-550
Contact your sales representative to order cables.
Safety Instructions
Please read the EMI Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in the FrameSaver
SLV 9x24 User’s Guide .

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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 NNI 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
98-16122
Power Supply/Cord
Grounded
Power Outlet
Locking
Tab
POWER
COM
OK ALM
2. Insert the socket end of the power cord into the power supply’s receptacle.
3. Plug the power cord into the grounded power outlet.
Verification Check:
Did any LEDs light?
If yes, the FrameSaver NNI unit has power and is operational.
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 NNI unit must first be directly connected to a VT100-compatible
terminal, or a PC or async terminal providing VT100 terminal emulation to set up
access and management of the unit.
1. Configure the async or VT100-compatible terminal to be compatible with the
FrameSaver NNI unit:
— COM Port in use by your PC: COM1 or COM2.
— COM Port Baud Rate set to 19.2 kbps.
— Character length set to 8 data bits.
— Parity set to none.
— Stop bit set to 1.
— Flow Control set to None.
2. Insert the DB25 end of the EIA-232 cable into the FrameSaver NNI 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 NNI unit compatibility (see settings in
Step 1).
— Did you press the Enter key on your keyboard?
See
Troubleshooting Power and COM Port Connections on page 6 for other
possible causes. See
Chapter 13, 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 is
defective. Contact your sales or service representative for replacement of
the power supply.
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 NNI
unit has detected an
internal hardware failure.
1. Reset the FrameSaver NNI unit
and try again.
2. Contact your service
representative.
Cannot access the
FrameSaver NNI
unit or the user
interface.
Login or password is
incorrect, COM port is
misconfigured, or access
to the FrameSaver NNI
unit is misconfigured.
1. Reset the FrameSaver NNI unit
(see Chapter 12,
Operation and
Maintenance
, of the User’s
Guide).
2. Contact your service
representative.

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A Quick Guide to Configuration
The FrameSaver NNI 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
FrameSaver SLV NNI Supplement.
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 or Tab 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, where the cursor is already
positioned. 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
In the sections that follow, only the minimum option changes required are included so
you will have a quick and trouble-free installation.
In addition, each section identifies the worksheet you would be using if you were
provided a specified configuration, or when changing or recording configuration
changes from the default settings.*
*Worksheets are provided in Appendix B, Configuration Worksheets , of the NNI Supplement.

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Installing and Setting Up the FrameSaver NNI
To complete the installation, you must:
Configure SNMP management.
Connect to the network.
Configure SNMP trap managers.
Configure a Management PVC to the NOC
Connect to the IEC/IXC.
NOTES:
Follow these instructions as they are presented. Installation time will be increased
if you connect the cables first.
Even though a DSX-1 interface is provided, it is not used in this release.
Verifying that Self-Test Passed
Before starting to configure the FrameSaver NNI 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 NNI 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. You may
need to return the unit to the factory.

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Setting Up SNMP Management
Worksheet: Communication Protocol Options, then
Worksheet: General SNMP Management Options
See
Configuring the Communication Protocol and Configuring SNMP Management
in Chapter 9, Configuration Options , of the User’s Guide to read about the configuration
options identified in the following procedure.
To set up SNMP management:
1. Select Communication Protocol configuration options from the Configuration
Edit/Display menu.
Configuration → Current Configuration →
Management and Communication → Communication Protocol
2. Minimally, enter the following options:
— Node IP Address
— Node Subnet Mask
3. Press Esc once to return to the Management and Communication menu.
4. Select General SNMP Management and press Enter.
5. Minimally, set Name 1 Access to Read/Write.
6. Press Ctrl-a to move the cursor to the bottom of the screen, type s(Save), and
press Enter. The Save Configuration To: prompt appears.
7. Select Current Configuration and press Enter.
8. Press Esc three times to return to the Main Menu.

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Connecting to the Network
1. Insert the 8-pin connector of the RJ48C network cable into the network interface.
2. Insert the other end of the cable into the RJ48C (T1) modular jack.
POWER COM NETWORK DSX-1
98-1612
0
RJ48C
Jack
NOTE:
After connecting the network cable, wait a few minutes to allow
Auto-Configuration time to discover DLCIs.
Verification Check:
1. Check the Network LEDs. Is the Sig (signal) LED on, and are the OOF (out of
frame) and ALM (alarm) LEDs off?
— If yes, the network interface is set up correctly and is operational.
— If no, check that both ends of the network cable are properly seated.
2. Check Health and Status messages in the left column of the System and Test
Status screen to see the LMI status, to verify that LMI is up.
Main Menu → Status → System and Test Status
— If LMI Down, Network appears for more than three minutes, or if any other
network-related status message appears, refer to the status information in
Chapter 11,
Displaying System Information , of the User’s Guide for possible
reasons for the messages and what can be done to resolve the problem.
Proceed to Entering Trap Managers on page 11.