Paradyne iMarc FLEX 9123 User manual

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iMarc™FLEX 9123
Installation Instructions
Document Number 9123-A2-GN10-50
May 2003
Contents
Product Documentation Online ..................................................................... 2
Upgrading a Unit to the Advanced SLM Feature Set .................................... 2
Package Checklist ........................................................................................ 2
Preparation ................................................................................................... 3
Cables You May Need to Order .................................................................... 3
Safety Instructions ........................................................................................ 4
Installing the Power Supply and Cord ........................................................... 4
Connecting to an Asynchronous Terminal or PC .......................................... 5
Verifying that Self-Test Passed ..................................................................... 5
Menu Hierarchy ............................................................................................ 6
A Quick Guide to Configuration .................................................................... 9
Full Installation and Setup ............................................................................ 10
About the Installation Procedures ................................................................. 10
Minimal Installation for Service Providers (Leased Line Mode) .................... 12
Setting Up Local Management at the Central Site ........................................ 14
Automatic Configuration ............................................................................... 14
Connecting to the Network ........................................................................... 15
Configuring SNMP Trap Managers and Traps .............................................. 16
Verifying the End-to-End Path ...................................................................... 16
Connecting to the Ethernet ........................................................................... 17
Connecting to the DTE (Router or FRAD) .................................................... 18
Verifying That Data is Being Received ......................................................... 19
Checking PVC Connections ......................................................................... 19
Important Safety Instructions ....................................................................... 20
EMI Notices .................................................................................................. 21
Government Requirements ........................................................................... 21
Warranty, Sales, Service, and Training Information ...................................... 24
Document Feedback ..................................................................................... 24
Trademarks ................................................................................................... 24
Patent Notification ......................................................................................... 24
NOTE: The FrameSaver®
product line has been
renamed to iMarc.

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Product Documentation Online
Complete documentation for this product is available at www.paradyne.com.
Select Support →Technical Manuals → iMarc IP/Frame Relay Devices.
Select the following documents:
iMarc SLV Technical Description (9000-A2-GB30)
iMarc SLV Configuration Reference (9000-A2-GB31)
iMarc SLV SNMP Reference (9000-A2-GB32)
iMarc SLV Operations Guide (9000-A2-GB33)
To order a paper copy of a Paradyne document, or to speak with a sales representative,
please call 1-727-530-2000.
Upgrading a Unit to the Advanced SLM Feature Set
Full Service Level Management (SLM) capability can be activated in units that have the
basic diagnostic feature set at any time. This is an optional feature that adds real-time
and historical network performance monitoring and SLA (Service Level Agreement)
reporting capabilities to your iMarc unit and network. Simply order a Feature Activation
Certificate and provide the model to be activated, your OpenLane®SLM system license
key number, and the number of iMarc units to be activated to SLM capability. You can
order the certificate for a single unit or for many units.
OpenLane SLM Release 5.3 or above is required to schedule activation of SLM features
in units, and to manage the number of activations remaining on the certificate.
OpenLane also provides a Certificate Summary Report to assist you in the management
of the certificate.
When the Feature Activation Certificate arrives, add the Activation Certificate Number to
your OpenLane SLM application’s database. Activations can occur at any time, for as
many units as desired, until no activations remain for the certificate. When ready to
activate units, simply select the units to be activated and schedule the activations. The
activations occur when scheduled, and OpenLane updates the certificate information.
Contact your sales representative for additional information.
Package Checklist
Verify that your package contains the following:
❑iMarc™FLEX unit
❑Power cord with a wall-mount 120 VAC power transformer
❑Self-mounting tie wrap for power cord strain relief
❑RJ48C modular cable for U.S. network access
Be sure to register your warranty at www.paradyne.com/warranty.

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Preparation
Make sure you have:
❑A dedicated, grounded power outlet that is protected by a circuit breaker within
6 feet of the iMarc 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 T1 network
❑An asynchronous terminal or PC (personal computer)
❑If desired, an operable Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) connection for access
by an NMS (Network Management System)
❑Configuration information for the iMarc unit being installed or replaced
❑Appropriate cables (see Cables You May Need to Order, below)
For additional information, see the iMarc SLV Technical Description (9000-A2-GB30).
Cables You May Need to Order
Contact your sales representative to order cables.
If connecting to . . . Order a . . .
Feature
Number Part Number
T1 line interface/
connector
For use in Canada.
T1 line interface cable,
RJ48C-to-CA81A
(20 feet / 6.1 meters)
3100-F1-510 035-0221-2031
Equipment with
V.35 interfaces,
MS34 connectors
V.35 DTE adapter,
EIA-530A-to-V.35
3100-F1-570 035-0244-0031
Asynchronous
terminal or PC with an
8-pin modular
interface/connector
Standard EIA-232
straight-through cable,
8-pin modular-to-DB25
(14 feet / 4.3 meters)
3100-F2-540 035-0314-1431
PC with a D-Sub9
interface/connector
Standard EIA-232
straight-through cable,
D-Sub9-to-DB25
(14 feet / 4.3 meters)
3100-F2-550 035-0313-1431
External device
(e.g., a modem)
Standard EIA-232-D
crossover cable
(14 feet / 4.3 meters)
9008-F1-550 035-0336-1431

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Safety Instructions
Please refer to the Important Safety Instructions on page 20.
Installing the Power Supply and Cord
Procedure
1. Insert the power cord’s plug into the POWER jack.
2. Plug the power supply into the grounded power outlet and check the LEDs.
If any LEDs light, you have power. If not, refer to Troubleshooting in the iMarc SLV
Operations Guide (9000-A2-GB33) for possible explanations.
3. Insert the self-mounting tie wrap in the leftmost hole (hole with a dark circle around
it) until it snaps securely into place. The tie wrap provides strain relief for the power
cord.
4. Loop the tie wrap around the power cord, thread it through the hole at the base of
the wrap, and pull it snugly around the cord.
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Connecting to an Asynchronous Terminal or PC
A VT100-compatible asynchronous terminal or a PC providing VT100 terminal
emulation must be used to set up access to and management of the unit.
Procedure
1. Configure the terminal or PC so it is compatible with the iMarc unit:
— 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 iMarc unit’s COM port.
3. Insert the other end of the cable into the terminal or PC.
4. Tighten the screws on each side of the connector to secure the cable.
5. Press Enter on the keyboard to display the Main Menu.
If the Main Menu does not appear, recheck the terminal or PC settings (see Step 1),
or press the Enter key. Refer to Troubleshooting in the iMarc SLV Operations Guide
(9000-A2-GB33) for other possible explanations.
Verifying that Self-Test Passed
To verify that the unit passed its self-test, go to the System and Test Status screen.
Main Menu →Status →System and Test Status
The results of the self-test appear directly under the screen title.
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.
P
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R
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COM NET
POWER
ETHERNET
COM
Port
00-16685

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Menu Hierarchy
The Menu Hierarchy shows the organization of the iMarc unit’s screens.
S t a t u s System and Test
Status
Self-Test Results
Last System Reset
Health and Status
Test Status
LMI Reported
DLCIs
DLCI
Status
CIR (bps)
IP Path
ConnectionStatus
Device Name
IP Address
Status
Discovery Source
PVC Connection
Status
Source Link, DLCI, EDLCI
Primary Destination Status
Timeslot
Assignment Status
Network Timeslot Status
I P R o u t i n g T a b l e Destination
Mask
Gateway
Hop
Type
Interface
TTL
Performance
Statistics
Service Level Verification
DLCI
Frame Relay
ESF Line
Ethernet
Clear All Statistics
T r a p E v e n t L o g Number of Trap Events
Time of Day
Event
Display LEDs and
Control Leads
I d e n t i t y System
NAM

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Test NetworkPVCTests PVC Loopback
Send Pattern
Monitor Pattern
Connectivity
Data Port PVC
Tests
PVC Loopback
Send Pattern
Monitor Pattern
Network Physical
Tests
Local Line Loopback
Local Payload Loopback
Remote Line Loopback
Send Pattern
Monitor Pattern
Data Port Physical
Tests
DTE Loopback
IP Ping
Lamp Test
Abort All Tests
Configuration System Frame Relay and LMI
Class of Service Definitions
Service Level Verification
General
Network Physical
Frame Relay
DLCI Records
Data Ports Physical
Frame Relay
DLCI Records
Time Slot
Assignments
Link Layer Network Assignments
Clear Assignments
PVC Connections Source Link, DLCI, EDLCI
Primary Destination Link, DLCI, EDLCI
IP Path List Add and Display Static Paths
Management and
Communication
Options
Node IP
Management PVCs
General SNMP Management
Telnet and FTP Sessions
SNMP NMS Security
SNMP Traps
Ethernet Management
Communication Port
External Modem (on COM Port)
Auto-
Configuration
Frame Relay Discovery Mode
Automatic Circuit Removal

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Control System
Information
Device Name
System Name, Location, Contact
Date
Time
Administer Logins Login ID
Password
Access Level
Change Operating
Mode
Back-to-Back Mode
Standard Mode
Select Software
Release
Current Release
Alternate Release
Switch & Reset
LMI Packet
Capture Utility
Capture Interface
Packet Capture Start/Stop
Status
Packets in Buffer
Display LMI Trace Log
Reset Device
Easy Install Service Type
Node IP Address
Node Subnet Mask
TS Access
Create Dedicated Network Mgmt Link
Ethernet Management Options Screen
Time Slot Assignment Screen
Network 1 Line Framing Format
Network 1 Line Coding Format
Network 1 Line Build Out
DS0 Base Rate

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A Quick Guide to Configuration
The iMarc 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 in navigating through the menus.
As an example, follow these steps to go to the Configuration Edit/Display menu so you
can start setting up the unit.
To load a configuration for editing:
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
To save a configuration option change:
1. Press Ctrl-a to switch to the function keys area at the bottom of the screen.
2. Type sor S(Save) and press Enter. The Save Configuration To menu appears.
3. Press Enter again to save your changes to the Current Configuration.
4. Press Esc until the Configuration Edit/Display menu reappears to continue
configuring the unit.
Press Ctrl-a, type m(MainMenu), and press Enter to 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. See the iMarc SLV Configuration
Reference (9000-A2-GB31) for more information.
Press the . . . To . . .
Esc key Go back one screen or menu level. To see a visual
representation of the menu levels, see Menu Hierarchy on
page 6.
Tab key, or
Up (↑), Down (↓),
Left (←) and Right (→)
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.

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Full Installation and Setup
An Easy Install screen is provided to simplify installation and setup. The Easy Install
feature can be used when one person installs and sets up the iMarc unit from beginning
to end.
Procedure
1. Select the Easy Install feature.
Main Menu →Easy Install
About the Installation Procedures
There are two methods for installing and setting up the FrameSaver unit.
One person can install and set up the unit. If this is the case, see Full Installation
and Setup.
An installer can physically install and set up access to the unit in leased line mode,
and the network operation center (NOC) can switch the unit to frame relay mode
and complete the setup. If this is the case, see
An installer can physically install and set up access to the unit, and the network
operation center (NOC) can complete the setup. If this is the case, see Minimal
Installation for Service Providers (Leased Line Mode) on page 12.
Certain procedures are common to both the full installation and minimal methods. These
procedures (starting with Setting Up Local Management at the Central Site on page 14)
are referenced in the full and minimal installation instructions. Refer to them, as needed.
Easy Install Screen Example
2. Enter the Node IP Address and Subnet Mask.
3. If the Ethernet port will be used, select the Ethernet Port Options Screen, and
configure the following:
— Enable Interface Status. If the NMS will be on a different subnet than the unit,
enter Yes at the Would you like to set the Node’s Default IP
Destination to Ethernet? prompt. Otherwise, enter No.
— If the IP Address and Subnet Mask are unique to the interface, enter them for
the port; otherwise, the Node IP Address and Subnet Mask will be used.
— Enter the Default Gateway Address; the IP Address that will be used for
packets without a route.
— Enable Proxy ARP if the unit will proxy for downstream iMarc units learned via
the proprietary RIP (Routing Information Protocol) feature.
— Press the Esc key to return to the Easy Install screen.
main/easy_install 9123
Device Name: Node A 12/27/2002 10:32
EASY INSTALL
Service Type: Frame Relay
Node IP Address: 000.000.000.000 Clear
Node Subnet Mask: 000.000.000.000 Clear
TS Access: DLCI 980
Create a Dedicated Network Management Link
Ethernet Port Options Screen
Time Slot Assignment Screen
Network 1 Line Framing Format: ESF
Network 1 Line Build Out (LBO): 0.0
Network 1 Line Coding Forma B8ZS
DS0 Base Rate (Kbps): Nx64
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Ctrl-a to access these functions, ESC for previous menu MainMenu Exit
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