Paradyne HOTWIRE 8310 MVL User manual

HOTWIREDSLAM
FOR 8310 MVLAND 8510 DSL
CARDS
USER’S GUIDE
Document No. 8000-A2-GB26-00

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A 8000-A2-GB26-00
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Contents
About This Guide
HDocument Purpose and Intended Audience v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDocument Summary vi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HProduct-Related Documents vii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1Hotwire DSLAM System Description
HWhat is the Hotwire DSLAM? 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HHotwire DSLAM Components 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HFeatures 1-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HLevels of Access 1-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HSoftware Functionality 1-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the DSL Cards 1-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monitoring the DSL Cards 1-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 1-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2Hotwire Menus and Screens
HOverview 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HMenu and Screen Formats 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Components of a Hotwire Menu 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Components of a Hotwire Screen 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HCommonly Used Navigation Keys 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HHotwire Menu Hierarchy 2-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hotwire Chassis Main Menu 2-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hotwire – MCC Menu 2-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hotwire – DSL Menu 2-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HLogging In to the System 2-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reviewing the Levels of Access 2-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User Login Screen 2-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Card Selection Screen 2-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing the Hotwire – DSL Menu and Selecting a Specific
DSL Card 2-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HExiting From the System 2-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manually Logging Off 2-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatically Logging Off 2-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3Initial Setup Instructions
HOverview 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HAccessing the System for the First Time 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HSetting the Management IP Address and Subnet Mask on the MCC 3-1. . .
HAdditional Setup Instructions 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chassis Information Screen 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HWhat’s Next? 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Configuring the Hotwire DSLAM
HOverview 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HConfiguring the MCC Card and DSL Cards 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clear NVRAM 4-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the IP Address and Subnet Mask 4-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Time and Date 4-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating SNMP Community Strings and Enabling Authentication
Failure Traps 4-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating the Default Route 4-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring VLAN(s) on a DSL or MVL Card 4-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Active VLAN on each DSL or MVL Port 4-6. . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Next Hop Router for each VLAN 4-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring Static Users 4-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
58310 MVL and 8510 DSL Card Configuration
HOverview 5-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDSL Configuration Card Status Screens 5-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDSL Configuration Ports Screens 5-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDSL Configuration Interfaces Screens 5-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDSL Configuration Users Screens 5-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDSL Configuration Bridge Screens 5-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDSL Configuration Service Node Screens 5-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6Monitoring the Hotwire DSLAM
HOverview 6-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDSL Monitoring Card Status Screens 6-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDSL Monitoring Physical Layer Screens 6-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDSL Monitoring Interfaces Screens 6-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDSL Network Protocol Screens 6-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDSL Bridge Screens 6-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDSL SN Information Screen 6-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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7Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
HApplications Screens 7-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDiagnostic Screens 7-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HTroubleshooting 7-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Alarms 7-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Major Alarms 7-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Minor Alarms 7-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HNetwork Problems 7-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Slow Performance 7-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Excessive Collisions 7-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
No Response at Startup 7-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cannot Upload Configurations to a Unix Server 7-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADownload Code and Apply Download
HTFTP Server Configuration A-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDownload Code A-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fully Functional System: Deferred Apply A-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Download Only System: Automatic Immediate Apply A-3. . . . . . . . . . . . .
HApply Download A-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BTraps
HDSL Card Traps B-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glossary
Index

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About This Guide
Document Purpose and Intended Audience
This guide describes how to configure and operate the software component of
the Hotwire Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer (DSLAM) system. It is
intended for administrators and operators who maintain the networks that support
Hotwire operation.
A basic understanding of internetworking protocols and their features is assumed.
Specifically, you should have familiarity with Simple Network Management
Protocol (SNMP), Network Management Systems (NMSs), and the following
internetworking concepts:
HTCP/IP applications
HIP and subnet addressing
HIP forwarding (also referred to as IP routing)
HBridging
It is also assumed that you have already installed either the Hotwire 8600 or
8800 DSLAM. If you have not done so already, refer to the appropriate Hotwire
DSLAM Installation Guide for installation instructions.
NOTE:
It is highly recommended that you read the Hotwire DSLAM for 8310 MVL
and 8510 DSL Cards Network Configuration Guide
before you begin to use
this guide and the Hotwire software. The
Hotwire DSLAM for 8310 MVL and
8510 DSL Cards Network Configuration Guide
provides introductory
information about the Hotwire DSLAM network model and theories.

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Document Summary
Section Description
Chapter 1 Hotwire DSLAM System Description. Provides an
overview of the Hotwire 8600 and 8800 systems.
Chapter 2
Hotwire Menus and Screens. Describes the operation
of Hotwire menus, screens, and commonly used
navigation keys. Also provides instructions on how to
log in and log out of the system.
Chapter 3
Initial Setup Instructions. Provides instructions on how
to access the system for the first time, as well as
instructions on performing initial setup tasks.
Chapter 4
Configuring the Hotwire DSLAM. Describes the
required procedures for configuring the Hotwire
system.
Chapter 5
8310 MVL and 8510 DSL Card Configuration.
Describes the optional procedures for configuring the
DSL cards on the Hotwire system.
Chapter 6 Monitoring the Hotwire DSLAM. Describes operator
programs that monitor the Hotwire system.
Chapter 7
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting. Describes common
Hotwire operational problems and solutions.
Appendix A
Download Code and Apply Download. Describes how
to work with the Download Code and Apply Download
menus.
Appendix B
Traps. Describes the traps that are generated by the
Hotwire system.
Glossary Defines acronyms and terms used in this document.
Index Lists key terms, acronyms, concepts, and sections in
alphabetical order.

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Product-Related Documents
Document Number Document Title
5020-A2-GN10 Hotwire 5020 POTS Splitter Central Office
Installation Instructions
5030-A2-GN10 Hotwire 5030 POTS Splitter Customer Premises
Installation Instructions
5038-A2-GN10 Hotwire 5038 Distributed POTS Splitter Customer
Premises Installation Instructions
5038-A2-GN11 Hotwire 5038 MVL POTS Filter Customer Premises
Installation Instructions
5620-A2-GN10 Hotwire 5620 RTU Customer Premises Installation
Instructions
6020-A2-GZ40 Hotwire 6020 MVL POTS Splitter Central Office
Installation Instructions
6310-A2-GN10 Hotwire 6310 MVL Modem Customer Premises
Installation Instructions
8000-A2-GB22 Hotwire Management Communications Controller
(MCC) Card, IP Conservative, User’s Guide
8000-A2-GB27 Hotwire DSLAM for 8310 MVL and 8510 DSL Cards
Network Configuration Guide
8000-A2-GS40 Hotwire DSLAM Configuration for 8310 MVL and
8510 DSL Cards Startup Instructions
8310-A2-GZ40 Hotwire 8310 MVL Card Installation Instructions
8510-A2-GZ40 Hotwire 8510 DSL Card Installation Instructions
8600-A2-GN20 Hotwire 8600 Digital Subscriber Line Access
Multiplexer (DSLAM) Installation Guide
8800-A2-GN21 Hotwire 8800 Digital Subscriber Line Access
Multiplexer (DSLAM) Installation Guide
Contact your sales or service representative to order additional product
documentation.
Paradyne documents are also available on the World Wide Web at:
http://www.paradyne.com
Select
Service & Support → Technical Manuals

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Hotwire DSLAM System
Description 1
What is the Hotwire DSLAM?
The HotwiretDigital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer (DSLAM) is a DSL
platform that houses a Management Communications Controller (MCC) card and
up to 18 DSL cards. These can be 8310 Multiple Virtual Lines (MVLt) cards,
8510 Rate Adaptive Digital Subscriber Line (RADSL) cards, or a combination of
both.
NOTE:
All references to DSL cards refer to both RADSL and MVL cards, unless
specifically noted otherwise.
The DSLAM interoperates with two types of Hotwire Service Nodes
(SNs)/endpoints to deliver applications at high speeds in support of packet
services over a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) link.
HThe 8310 MVL card interoperates with the Hotwire 6310 MVL modem.
HThe 8510 DSL card interoperates with the Hotwire 5620 SN.
The DSLAM is a set of central site products that terminate and consolidate packet
data traffic from many customers in a serving area. It then forwards the traffic to
one or more network access provider networks.
High-speed Internet and intranet access is achieved via a bridge from the DSL
links and then concentrated for efficient forwarding to backbone networks. By
enabling very high speeds using DSL technology and concentrating Internet
Protocol (IP) traffic, greater performance is realized.
In addition, the Hotwire DSLAM with an endpoint such as a 6310 MVL modem
and 5620 SN can co-exist with Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) over the
same copper telephone line, providing simultaneous usage of POTS and digital
applications. That is, the optional POTS splitters (Hotwire 5020 Central Office
POTS Splitter and Hotwire 5030 or 5038 Customer Premises POTS Splitter)
allow simultaneous voice and data connections over a standard telephone line.

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NOTE:
If you would like more information on DSL-based services, applications, and
network deployment, refer to Paradyne’s
DSL Sourcebook. The book may be
ordered by calling 1-800-PARADYNE or through Paradyne’s World Wide Web
Site at http://www.paradyne.com.
The following illustration shows a typical Hotwire configuration.
Legend: DSL - Digital Subscriber Line SN - Service Node
MDF - Main Distribution Frame POTS - Plain Old Telephone Service
IPC - Interworking Packet Concentrator
DSL
CARD
DSLAM
Central Office (CO)
98-15974
Customer Premises (CP)
Ethernet
SN
CP
POTS
Splitter
CO
POTS
Splitter
MDF POTS/DSL
Hotwire
IPC
Voice
Interface
Data
Interface
POTS
Network
Service
Provider
Optional Optional
CO
Switch

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Hotwire DSLAM Components
The Hotwire DSLAM system consists of the following components:
HHotwire DSLAM chassis
There are two types of chassis:
— The Hotwire 8600 DSLAM chassis is an independent, standalone
system. The stackable design provides for up to six chassis to share
management access through a single MCC card, which in turn, allows an
additional slot for a DSL card in each of up to five additional chassis.
INPUT
AC
48VDC CLASS 2 OR
LIMITED PWR SOURCE
RTN48V
AAB B
LAN/WAN SLOT
2
46
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.
.
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2
POSITION
STACK ALM A
IN
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DC FUSES
T4A, MIN. 48V 5PWR
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OUT SERIAL MCC 1
MANAGEMENT
3
LINE 1
2
3
SYSTEM
OKAlrm Test TXRXCol
ETHERNET
MCC
8000
SYSTEM
OKAlrm Test TXRXCol 1234
ETHERNET
DSL PORT
RADSL
8546
SYSTEM
OKAlrm Test TXRXCol 1234
ETHERNET
DSL PORT
RADSL
8546
98-15350-0
2
ESD
In a stacked configuration, the first, or base chassis, must contain an
MCC card in Slot 1. In addition to the MCC card, the base chassis can
house up to two DSL cards. Each additional chassis in the stack houses
up to three DSL cards.
For more information about the Hotwire 8600 DSLAM chassis, see the
Hotwire 8600 Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer (DSLAM)
Installation Guide
.

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— The Hotwire 8800 DSLAM chassis is a 20-slot chassis designed to
house up to 18 DSL cards and one MCC card. (The remaining slot is
reserved for future use.)
ALARMS
Major MinorFanBA
POWER
MCC
SYSTEM
OK
Alm
Test
ETHERNET
TX
RX
Coll
98-15973
MGT
SERIAL
MGT
10BT ALARM
SLOTS 1 - 6
SLOTS 7-12
SLOTS 13-18
LINES
-48V (A)
-48V INPUT
-48V (B) RET (A) RET (B) FR GND
246810 12 14 16 18
19
1357911 13 15 17
LAN/WAN SLOT 20
LAN/WAN SLOT
RADSL
SYSTEM
OK
Alm
Test
ETHERNET
TX
RX
Coll
DSL PORT
1
2
3
4
SLOTS 13-18
For more information about the Hotwire 8800 DSLAM chassis, see the
Hotwire 8800 Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer (DSLAM)
Installation Guide
.

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HOne Management Communications Controller (MCC) card
The chassis requires one MCC card, which is a processor card that
administers and provides diagnostic connectivity to the DSL cards. It acts as
a mid-level manager and works in conjunction with a Simple Network
Management Protocol (SNMP) system, such as Paradyne’s OpenLanet
DCE Manager for HP OpenView, via its LAN port. It gathers operational
status for each of the DSL cards and responds to the SNMP requests. It also
has a serial port for a local user interface to the DSLAM.
For more information about the Hotwire MCC card, see the
Hotwire
Management Communications Controller (MCC) Card, IP Conservative,
User’s Guide.
HAt least one Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) or Multiple Virtual Lines
(MVL) card
The chassis requires at least one DSL or MVL card, which is a circuit card
that contains four RADSL or MVL modem ports, an Ethernet interface to the
Internet Service Provider (ISP), and a processor/packet forwarder. The
processor/packet forwarder controls the modems and forwards the packet
traffic via the Ethernet and DSL or MVL interfaces. When the 8600 DSLAM
chassis is fully populated, it provides a total of 68 RADSL or MVL modem
ports. When the 8800 DSLAM chassis is fully populated, it provides a total of
72 RADSL or MVL modem ports.
Features
The Hotwire DSLAM system contains the following features:
HHigh speed Internet or intranet access
HRADSL ports
HMVL ports
HSubscriber authentication and security access and permission features that
prevent users from accessing unauthorized services
HDiagnostic tests and performance capabilities
HPrimary network management support via SNMP agent for monitoring and
traps
HTelnet for configuration and diagnostics

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Levels of Access
There are two levels of diagnostic/administrative access in the Hotwire DSLAM
system:
HAdministrator
The Administrator has complete read/write access to the DSLAM system.
With Administrator permission, you can set specific parameters and variables
to configure cards, ports, interfaces, VLAN bridging, and endpoint selection.
HOperator
The Operator has read-only access and can view configuration information
and monitor performance but has no configuration modification permission.
Software Functionality
Depending upon your system access, you can:
HConfigure the system,
HMonitor the system, and/or
HRun applications and diagnostic tests to troubleshoot the network.
Configuring the DSL Cards
The Hotwire DSLAM software provides DSL configuration options to:
HConfigure the DSL cards
HConfigure the interfaces and ports
HSet up user accounts
HUpload or download a copy of a card’s configuration data to or from a Trivial
File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server
HDownload a new version of the DSL and endpoint software
NOTE:
You must have Administrator permission to configure the system.
For more information about configuring the system, see Chapter 4,
Configuring
the Hotwire DSLAM,
and Chapter 5, 8310 MVL and 8510 DSL Card
Configuration
.

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Monitoring the DSL Cards
The Hotwire DSLAM software provides submenu options to monitor the activity of
the Hotwire DSL cards. The monitoring screens allow you to:
HList the status of active ports and interfaces in a card, as well as display
statistics about other physical layers and interfaces.
HDisplay network protocol statistics, such as information about an application
program assigned to a specific socket number, UDP statistics, TCP data and
connection statistics, IP statistics, ICMP packet statistics, and SNMP
statistics including SNMP authentication statistics.
HDisplay bridging information about the Client, ARP, and VLANs.
HDisplay endpoint information about DSL ports 1 through 4 such as SN type,
system name, system contact, and system location. Model and serial
number, along with firmware and hardware revisions are also shown.
Use the monitoring screens to help you gather pertinent information and isolate
potential problem areas. You can monitor the system with either Administrator or
Operator permission.
For more information about monitoring the system, see Chapter 6,
Monitoring the
Hotwire DSLAM
.
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
The Hotwire DSLAM system provides DSL diagnostic submenu options that:
HDisplay selftest results for CPU health, memory and ports, and resets.
HShow major alarms such as Selftest Failure, Processor Failure, and DSL or
Ethernet port failure.
HShow minor alarms such as Configuration Error or Incorrect SN ports.
HRun a nondisruptive packet echo test over the DSL line.
NOTE:
You must have Administrator permission to perform most of the
troubleshooting and diagnostic activities. However, you can run nondisruptive
tests as a user with operator permission.
For more information about troubleshooting and diagnostics, see Chapter 7,
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting .

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Overview
The Hotwire DSLAM has a menu- and screen-driven user interface system that
enables the user to configure and monitor the Hotwire cards. This chapter
contains:
HMenu and Screen Formats
HCommonly Used Navigation Keys
HHotwire Menu Hierarchy View
HLogging In to the System
HExiting From the System

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Menu and Screen Formats
The Hotwire DSLAM uses an ASCII-based text format for its menus and screens.
This section describes the components of a typical Hotwire menu and screen.
Components of a Hotwire Menu
A typical Hotwire menu format looks like this:
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2
3
1. Menu Title is the top line of the menu window that displays the title of the
menu or submenu.
2. Menu List is the portion of the menu window that displays the list of menu
options. When selected, a menu option displays a submenu window or
screen.
3. Letter Navigation Keys are provided within a menu list. These keys provide
a convenient way (short cut) to select a menu item.
For example, from the Hotwire – DSL menu illustrated above, you can simply
press the A key to select the Configuration menu item. The Configuration
menu appears. You can then press the A key to select the Card Status menu
item. This action displays the Card Status menu. (You can also use the arrow
keys on your keyboard to select a menu item. See
Commonly Used
Navigation Keys
on page 2-4 for more information.)
To back up one menu level, press Ctrl-z. To go to the Main Menu, press Ctrl-a,
Ctrl-c, Ctrl-t, or Ctrl-y.