Paradyne iMarc SLV 9820-2M User manual

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iMarc™SLV
Models 9820-2M and 9820-8M
Installation Instructions
Document Number 9820-A2-GN10-70
May 2003
Contents
Product Documentation Online ..................................................................... 2
iMarc SLV 9820 In-Line Models .................................................................... 2
Package Checklist ........................................................................................ 3
Preparation ................................................................................................... 3
Cables You Can Order .................................................................................. 4
iMarc SLV 9820 Front Panel ......................................................................... 5
iMarc SLV 9820 Rear Panel .......................................................................... 5
Installing the Power Supply and Cord ........................................................... 6
Connecting the COM Port to an Async Terminal or PC ................................ 7
Menu Hierarchy ............................................................................................ 8
A Quick Guide to Configuration .................................................................... 11
Installing and Setting Up the iMarc SLV 9820 Unit ....................................... 12
Verifying that Self-Test Passed ..................................................................... 13
Setting the System Clock .............................................................................. 13
Assigning the Node IP Address .................................................................... 13
Configuring Physical Interfaces .................................................................... 14
Automatic Configuration ............................................................................... 15
Connecting to the Network ........................................................................... 16
Setting Up Service Provider Connectivity at the Central Site ....................... 17
Configuring SNMP Trap Managers and Traps .............................................. 17
Verifying the End-to-End Path ...................................................................... 18
Connecting to the DTE (Router or FRAD) .................................................... 19
Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................ 21
Warranty, Sales, Service, and Training Information ...................................... 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 Technical Description (9000-A2-GB30)
iMarc Configuration Reference (9000-A2-GB31)
iMarc SNMP Reference (9000-A2-GB32)
iMarc 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.
iMarc SLV 9820 In-Line Models
iMarc™SLV 9820 models include the following:
Model 9820-2M – Operates at 56 kbps to 2048 kbps, supports up to 120 PVCs,
and monitors Level 1 through Level 3 data for performance statistics and alarms.
Model 9820-8M – Operates at 1024 kbps to 8192 kbps, supports up to 250 PVCs,
and monitors Level 1 and Level 2 data for performance statistics and alarms.

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Package Checklist
Verify that your package contains the following:
❑iMarc SLV unit
❑Universal power supply with an attached cable and ferrite choke
❑Power cord appropriate for the wall-plug standard in your country (depends on
model ordered).
❑Ferrite choke (9820-2M only)
Be sure to register your warranty at www.paradyne.com/warranty.
Preparation
If you ordered a wall mounting kit (Feature No. 9001-F1-891) for your iMarc unit, install
the wall mounting before you start installing the unit. Follow the same guidelines below
when installing the wall mounting. Contact your sales representative to order this
feature.
Before starting the installation, 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 network via an NTU, with either an
EIA-530-A, V.35, or X.21 user interface. This connection is made using the
appropriate cable attached to the Network port of the iMarc unit.
This cable is not supplied with your iMarc unit, and you will need to order the
appropriate cable kit for your application, V.35, X.21, or EIA-530-A (see LAN
adapter on page 4 for the Feature No. you need to order).
❑An async (asynchronous) terminal or PC (personal computer) to set up the
access unit.
❑Node IP Addresses and Subnet Masks (see your network administrator).
See the appropriate manual for additional information:
Troubleshooting: see the iMarc Operations Guide
Technical Specifications, Connectors, Cables, and Pin Assignments: see the iMarc
Technical Description

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Cables You Can Order
If connecting to . . . Order a . . .
Feature
Number
Part
Number
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
LAN adapter Adapter DB25
plug-to-8-position modular
receptacle
3100-F1-920 002-0069-0031
COM Port-to-LAN adapter
cable
(14 feet / 4.3 meters)
3100-F2-910 035-0315-1431
Equipment with
X.21 interfaces,
DB15 connectors
X.21 cable kit, which
includes an:
 X.21 network cable
(10 feet / 3 meters)
 X.21 DTE
adapter cable,
EIA-530-A-to-X.21
(1 foot / .3 meters)
9008-F1-521
 035-0384-1031
 035-0302-0131
Equipment with
V.35 interfaces,
MS34 connectors
V.35 cable kit, which
includes a:
 V.35 network cable
(10 feet / 3 meters)
 V.35 DTE adapter,
EIA-530-A-to-V.35
9008-F1-522
 035-0383-1031
 002-0095-0131
Equipment with
EIA-530-A interfaces,
DB25 connectors
EIA-530-A
straight-through cable
(10 feet / 3 meters)
9008-F1-523 035-0385-1031
Equipment with HSSI
interfaces,
HD50 connectors
EIA-530-A to HSSI
interface converter,
which includes an:
 EIA-530-A
DCE-to-HSSI DTE
Cable
(6 feet / 1.8 meters)
 EIA-530-A
DTE-to-HSSI DCE
Cable
(6 feet / 1.8 meters)
9008-F1-524 002-0170-0031

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Contact your sales representative to order cables.
iMarc SLV 9820 Front Panel
(2 Mbps Model Shown)
iMarc SLV 9820 Rear Panel
Safety Instructions
Please refer to the Important Safety Instructions on page 21.
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Installing the Power Supply and Cord
Procedure
1. Insert the power supply’s 4-prong plug into the POWER jack.
When inserting the plug at the rear of the iMarc unit, align the plug with the notch
above the POWER jack. Make sure the locking tab snaps securely into the jack.
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 iMarc unit has power.
— If no, refer to Troubleshooting in the iMarc Operations Guide.
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Power Cord /
Transformer
OK ALM
Locking
Ta b Grounded
Power
Outlet

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Connecting the COM Port to an Async Terminal or PC
The iMarc unit must first be directly connected to a PC or asynchronous terminal
(providing VT100 terminal emulation) to set up access and management of the unit.
Procedure
1. Configure the VT100-compatible terminal or PC to be compatible with the
access 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 PC or VT100-compatible terminal.
4. Tighten the screws on each side of the connector to secure them.
5. Install the ferrite choke as close to the COM port connector as possible, making
sure the choke snaps shut around the cable. A ferrite choke is not required for a
Model 9820-8M.
6. Press Enter (or Return, depending on your keyboard) to display the Main Menu.
Verification Check:
❑Did the Main Menu appear?
— If yes, continue with the installation.
— If no, recheck terminal and iMarc unit compatibility (see settings in Step 1), or
press the Enter key.
Refer to Troubleshooting in the iMarc Operations Guide for other possible
explanations.
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To Connect to a PC
or Async Terminal
COM
Port

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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 Status
Primary Destination Status
Alternate Destination Status
I P R o u t i n g T a b l e Destination
Mask
Gateway
Hop
Type
Interface
TTL
Network Interface
Status
Operating Rate
Performance
Statistics
Service Level Verification
DLCI
Frame Relay
Clear All Statistics
Display LEDs and
Control Leads
I d e n t i t y System
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Tes t Network PVC
Tests
PVC Loopback
Send Pattern
Monitor Pattern
Connectivity
Data Port PVC
Tests
PVC 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
PVC Connections Source Link, DLCI, EDLCI
Primary Destination Link, DLCI, EDLCI
Alternate 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 Session
SNMP NMS Security
SNMP Traps
Communication Port
External Modem (on Com Port)
Auto-
Configuration
Frame Relay Discovery Mode
Automatic Circuit Removal

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Control Modem Call
Directories
Directory Number
Directory Phone Number
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

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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 configuration option tables in
the iMarc Configuration Guide for more information about configuration options.
Press the . . . To . . .
Esc key Go back one screen or menu level. See Menu Hierarchy
on page 8.
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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Installing and Setting Up the iMarc SLV 9820 Unit
The following sections guide you through installation and setup of an iMarc unit. It is
assumed that the iMarc unit is configured for factory default settings at the start of
installation.
For correct operation of the unit’s Hardware Bypass feature, both the network and user
port interface types need to be the same, and the combined length of their cables should
not exceed the maximum length limitation for the interface type (EIA-530-A, V.35, or
X.21). In addition, both the source and primary destination DLCI numbers need to be the
same.
See the following illustration for an example of a network that includes iMarc units at the
central site (for example, the company’s headquarters in Munich) and the remote sites
(for example, branch offices in London and Singapore). User data PVCs provide
LAN-to-LAN connectivity between the central site and the remote sites.
From a network management perspective, the central site iMarc unit should be
configured for management from a Network Management System (NMS), through either
the attached router, as shown in the above figure, or through the Network Operations
Center (NOC) router (for management by the Network Service Provider). Multiple
management PVCs then connect the central site unit to the remote site units using
Paradyne’s proprietary PVC multiplexing method (embedded DLCIs).
Frame
Relay
Router
Central Site
iMarc
Unit
NMS
Munich
Headquarters
Port NET
NTUNTUNTU
NET Port
Frame
Relay
Router
Remote Site
iMarc
Unit
London Office
DLCI/EDLCIs:
100/0 User Data
100/2 Management Data
NTUNTUNTU
London OfficeLondon Office
NTUNTUNTU
NET Port
Frame
Relay
Router
Remote Site
iMarc
Unit
Singapore Office
DLCI/EDLCIs:
200/0 User Data
200/2 Management Data
Network
100
200
DLCI/EDLCIs:
100/0 User Data for London
200/0 User Data for Singapore
100/2 Management Data for London
200/2 Management Data for Singapore
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Verifying that Self-Test Passed
Procedure
1. Follow this menu selection sequence from the Main Menu and press 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).
—IfPassed appears, the iMarc unit successfully completed the self-test.
— If any failure messages appear in this column, 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.
Setting the System Clock
Procedure
To set up the system clock:
1. Select System Information.
Main Menu →Control →System Information
2. Move the cursor to the Date, then the Time field to enter:
— Date in the mm/dd/yyyy format (month/day/year)
— Time in the hh:mm:ss format (hours:minutes:seconds)
3. Save the settings.
Assigning the Node IP Address
Procedure
1. Set up the node.
Main Menu →Configuration →Management and Communication →Node IP
2. Minimally, enter the following options:
— Node IP Address
— Node Subnet Mask
3. Save the configuration.

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Configuring Physical Interfaces
The network and data port interfaces support three different port types: EIA-530-A, V.35
and X.21. If your application does not use V.35 interfaces, then the port type needs to be
changed. If the Hardware Bypass feature will be used, both the network and user port
interfaces should use the same type of interface. The port type is specified in the
physical configuration options.
Procedure
To configure the physical interfaces:
1. Select the Network physical configuration options.
Main Menu →Configuration →Network →Physical
2. Select the appropriate Port Type.
3. Press Ctrl-a and Save your change(s).
4. Return to the Configuration Edit/Display menu.
5. Repeat Steps 2 through 4 for the data port.
Main Menu →Configuration →Data Ports →Physical
6. Return to the Configuration Edit/Display menu.
Setting Up Local Management at the Central Site
Procedure
1. Create a DLCI for the data port.
Configuration →Data Ports →DLCI Records
2. Save the configuration.
3. Create a Management PVC using the data port DLCI just created.
Configuration →Management and Communication →Management PVC
Minimally, enter the following options:
— Name for the management PVC
— Interface IP Address and Subnet Mask, if different from the Node’s
— Primary Link for this Management PVC (the user data port)
— Primary DLCI (i.e., the data port DLCI)
4. Save the configuration.

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Automatic Configuration
The iMarc unit provides several automatic configuration features. Frame Relay
Discovery and configuration is one of these features.
Main Menu →Auto-Configuration
The default discovery mode is 1MPort. In this mode, for each DLCI discovered on the
network, a multiplexed network DLCI and a standard data port DLCI will be configured
and connected, and a Management PVC will be embedded in the network DLCI.
NOTE:
When auto-configuration creates a multiplexed DLCI, but a standard DLCI is
needed, change the DLCI to standard from the network DLCI Records screen:
Configuration →Network →DLCI Records
Other modes can be selected. See Setting Up Automatic Configuration in the iMarc
Configuration Guide for information about other modes and how the Frame Relay
Discovery Mode can be changed.
No automatic configuration occurs until the network cable is connected. If you do not
want management links configured or automatic configuration, change the default
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Connecting to the Network
Now that the iMarc unit is set up, the unit can be connected to the network.
Procedure
1. Insert the DB25 connector of the network cable into the network data port.
2. Insert the other end of the cable into the NTU (EIA-530-A, V.35, or X.21).
NOTE:
After connecting the network cable, wait about a minute to allow
Auto-Configuration a chance to discover DLCIs.
3. Check that the Network (NET OK) LED is on. If yes, the network interface is set up
correctly and it is operational. If not, make sure both ends of the network cable are
properly seated and secured.
4. Verify that the network physical options are configured correctly.
Main Menu →Configuration →Network →Physical
5. Check Health and Status messages in the left column of the System and Test
Status screen to see the LMI status and verify that LMI is up.
Main Menu →Status →System and Test Status
If LMI Down, Net1-FR1 appears for more than three minutes, or any other
network-related status message appears, refer to the iMarc Operations Guide for
possible reasons.
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Setting Up Service Provider Connectivity at the
Central Site
When management needs to be set up between a service provider’s customer and its
network operations center (NOC), a non-multiplexed DLCI must be configured to carry
management data between the customer’s central site and the NOC console. This
requires that a frame relay discovered DLCI needs to be modified. This is because all
auto-configured network DLCIs are configured as multiplexed DLCIs.
Procedure
To set up NOC management:
1. Select DLCI Records on the network interface:
Configuration →Network →DLCI Records
2. Select Modify. The Modify DLCI Record for DLCI Number? prompt appears.
3. Select the DLCI that will be used by pressing the spacebar until the correct DLCI
number appears, then select it.
4. Change the DLCI Type from Multiplexed to Standard.
The DLCI in connections.Update DLCI usage as follows: prompt
appears.
5. Select the Delete EDLCI Connections and Make a Mgmt Only PVC
option.
PVC connections for the selected DLCI are broken, the Port-1 DLCI mapped to this
network DLCI and the embedded management DLCI (EDLCI) are deleted, and the
selected DLCI will be reconfigured as a management PVC using the Node IP
Address.
Configuring SNMP Trap Managers and Traps
Once the iMarc unit is connected to the network, SNMP trap managers and SNMP traps
can be configured.
Procedure
To enter SNMP managers and configure traps:
1. Select SNMP Traps.
Main Menu →Configuration →Management and Communication →
SNMP Traps
2. Configure the following:
— Enable SNMP Traps.
— Identify the total Number of Trap Managers.
— Specify the IP address of the NMS(s) to which traps will be sent.
— Specify the network Destination for the Trap Manager(s).
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3. Save the configuration.
4. Return to the Main Menu.
If trap dial-out is desired, the PC or asynchronous terminal must be disconnected from
the unit’s COM port when setup is complete, and an external modem connected instead.
See Setting Up Call Directories for Trap Dial-Out and in the iMarc Configuration
Reference for additional information.
Verifying the End-to-End Path
After installation of a remote site unit, run an IP Ping test to ping the NMS at the central
site and verify that the entire path from the remote unit to the NMS is functioning. To run
the IP Ping test, NMS trap managers must have been configured for the remote unit.
One of those trap managers must be the central site NMS.
Procedure
1. Select the IP Ping test.
Main Menu →Test →IP Ping
2. Enter the IP Address of the device being pinged, then select Start.
NOTE:
When running tests, the cursor is positioned over the Start command. Press
Enter to start the test. Stop is displayed while the test is running. Press Enter
again to issue the Stop command.
— While the test is running, In Progress... appears in the Status field.
— When the test is finished, Alive. Latency = nn ms should appear as the
Status (nn being the amount of time the test took in milliseconds).
If any other message is displayed, additional testing will be required.
See Device Messages in the iMarc Operations Guide for information about IP
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Connecting to the DTE (Router or FRAD)
Procedure
1. Connect the appropriate cable to the Port connector.
— If the DTE interface type is EIA-530-A, the DTE can be directly connected to
the Port connector.
— If the DTE interface type is V.35 or X.21, a V.35 or X.21 adapter cable is
required.
2. Plug the other end of the cable into the DTE.
3. Tighten the screws on each side of the connector to secure them.
Verification Check:
❑Is the Port OK LED on?
— If yes, the port is set up correctly and is operational.
— If no, check that both ends of the cable are properly seated and secured.
❑Check Health and Status messages in the left column of the System and Test
Status screen for messages.
Main Menu →Status →System and Test Status
—IfSystem Operational appears, the Port interface is set up correctly and
is operational.
—IfSystem Operational does not appear, refer to the iMarc Operations
Guide.
NOTE:
When any error conditions are detected, a status message appears along the
bottom right corner of the screen.
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DTE

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Checking That Data is Being Received
Procedure
1. Return to the Main Menu.
2. Select Performance Statistics,and select an interface’s frame relay statistics.
Main Menu →Status →Performance Statistics →Frame Relay →Net1-FR1
3. Verify that the Frames Received and Characters Received counts under the
Frame Relay Link statistics are incrementing, and there are no errors under the
Frame Relay LMI statistics.
— If count increments occur after refreshing the screen, the unit is receiving data.
— If data is not being received, recheck the cable connections, and replace or
repair a damaged cable. Recheck LMI status; you may need to contact your
service provider. Next, check the DLCI’s status.
Checking PVC Connections
Check PVC connections to verify that all PVCs, including management PVCs, are
configured, and to see whether the PVC is active or not.
Procedure
1. Return to the Status menu.
2. Select PVC Connection Status.
The PVC Connection Status screen shows all PVC connections; the interface
source and DLCI number of the incoming data linked to the interface and DLCI
number for the outgoing data. You can also see whether the PVC is active.
3. Verify that each PVC is active.
— If active, the iMarc unit should be passing data.
— If not active, no data traffic can be carried by the PVC. If the PVC is configured
correctly, the circuit may be down.
The iMarc installation is complete.
See the iMarc Operations Guide for additional status and troubleshooting information.