Paradyne FrameSaver DSL 9783 CSU/DSU User manual

FrameSaverDSL 9783
USER’S GUIDE
Document No. 9783-A2-GB20-00
July 2000

A 9783-A2-GB20-00
July 2000
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Contents
About This Guide
HPurpose and Intended Audience vii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDocument Organization vii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HProduct-Related Documents ix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HConventions Used x. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 About the FrameSaver DSL Unit
HSystem Overview 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HFrameSaver DSL Features and Benefits 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Features 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Benefits 1-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HFrameSaver DSL Feature Sets 1-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic Features 1-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Advanced SLV Features 1-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOpenLane SLM System 1-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 User Interface and Basic Operation
HLogging On 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HMain Menu 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HScreen Work Areas 2-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HNavigating the Screens 2-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyboard Keys 2-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Function Keys 2-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting from a Menu 2-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching Between Screen Areas 2-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting a Field 2-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Entering Information 2-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Configuration Procedures
HBasic Configuration 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuration Option Areas 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing and Displaying Configuration Options 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Configuration Options 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving Configuration Options 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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4 Configuration Options
HOverview 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HUsing the Easy Install Feature 4-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HSetting Up So the Router Can Receive RIP 4-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HEntering System Information and Setting the System Clock 4-6. . . . . . . . . . .
HConfiguration Option Tables 4-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HConfiguring the Overall System 4-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring Frame Relay and LMI for the System 4-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring Service Level Verification Options 4-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring General System Options 4-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HConfiguring the Physical Interfaces 4-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Network Interface 4-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the User Data Port 4-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HConfiguring Frame Relay for the Data Port 4-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HConfiguring ATM for the Network Interface 4-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HConfiguring Circuit and DLCI Records 4-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HConfiguring PVC Connections 4-22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HSetting Up Management and Communication Options 4-24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring Node IP Information 4-24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring Management PVCs 4-28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring General SNMP Management 4-31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring Telnet and/or FTP Session Support 4-33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring SNMP NMS Security 4-36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring SNMP Traps 4-37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Ethernet Port 4-40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Communication Port 4-42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the COM Port to Support an External Modem 4-46. . . . . . . .
5 Security and Logins
HLimiting Access 5-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HControlling Asynchronous Terminal Access 5-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HControlling External COM Port Device Access 5-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HControlling Telnet or FTP Access 5-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limiting Telnet Access 5-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limiting FTP Access 5-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limiting Telnet or FTP Access Over the TS Management Link 5-7. . . . .
HControlling SNMP Access 5-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disabling SNMP Access 5-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assigning SNMP Community Names and Access Levels 5-9. . . . . . . . .
Limiting SNMP Access Through IP Addresses 5-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HCreating a Login 5-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HModifying a Login 5-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDeleting a Login 5-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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6 Operation and Maintenance
HDisplaying System Information 6-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HViewing LEDs and Control Leads 6-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LED Descriptions 6-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control Lead Descriptions 6-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDevice Messages 6-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HStatus Information 6-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HSystem and Test Status Messages 6-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Self-Test Results Messages 6-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Last System Reset Date and Time 6-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Health and Status Messages 6-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test Status Messages 6-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PVC Connection Status 6-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HNetwork Interface Status 6-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HIP Routing Table 6-22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HPerformance Statistics 6-24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clearing Performance Statistics 6-25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Level Verification Performance Statistics 6-26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DLCI Performance Statistics 6-28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Frame Relay Performance Statistics 6-30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ATM Performance Statistics 6-32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ethernet Performance Statistics 6-34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HTrap Event Log 6-35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 FTP Operation
HFTP File Transfers 7-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Upgrading System Software 7-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Determining Whether a Download Is Completed 7-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Software 7-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transferring Collected Data 7-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8 Troubleshooting
HProblem Indicators 8-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HResetting the Unit and Restoring Communication 8-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Resetting the Unit from the Control Menu 8-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Resetting the Unit By Cycling the Power 8-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restoring Communication with an Improperly Configured Unit 8-4. . . . .
HTroubleshooting Management Link Feature 8-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HLMI Packet Capture Utility Feature 8-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing Captured Packets from the Menu-Driven User Interface 8-6. . .
HAlarms 8-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HTrap Event Log 8-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HTroubleshooting Tables 8-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Device Problems 8-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ATM Problems 8-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Frame Relay PVC Problems 8-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HTests Available 8-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test Timeout Feature 8-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HStarting and Stopping a Test 8-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aborting All Tests 8-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HPVC Tests 8-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PVC Loopback 8-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Send Pattern 8-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monitor Pattern 8-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connectivity 8-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDTE Loopback 8-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HIP Ping Test 8-22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HLamp Test 8-24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Setting Up OpenLane for FrameSaver Devices
HOpenLane Support of FrameSaver Devices 9-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HSetting Up the OpenLane SLM System 9-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HSetting Up FrameSaver and SLV Support 9-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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10 Setting Up Network Health for FrameSaver Devices
HInstallation and Setup of Network Health 10-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDiscovering FrameSaver Elements 10-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HConfiguring the Discovered Elements 10-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HGrouping Elements for Reports 10-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HGenerating Reports for a Group 10-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About Service Level Reports 10-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About At-a-Glance Reports 10-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About Trend Reports 10-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printed Reports 10-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HReports Applicable to FrameSaver SLV Devices 10-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A Menu Hierarchy
HMenus A-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults
HMIB Support B-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDownloading MIBs and SNMP Traps B-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HSystem Group (mib-2) B-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FrameSaver Unit’s sysDescr (system 1) B-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FrameSaver Unit’s sysObjectID (system 2) B-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HInterfaces Group (mib-2) B-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paradyne Indexes to the Interface Table (ifTable) B-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NetScout Indexes to the Interface Table (ifTable) B-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HStandards Compliance for SNMP Traps B-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trap: warmStart B-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trap: authenticationFailure B-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traps: linkUp and linkDown B-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traps: enterprise-Specific B-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traps: RMON-Specific B-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HRMON Alarm and Event Defaults B-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Physical Interface Alarm Defaults B-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Frame Relay Link Alarm Defaults B-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DLCI Alarm Defaults – Paradyne Area B-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HObject ID Cross-References (Numeric Order) B-23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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C Connectors, Cables, and Pin Assignments
HRear Panel C-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDSL Network Interface Cable C-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HCOM Port Connector C-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Standard EIA-232-D Crossover Cable C-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HData Port Connector C-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Standard V.35 Straight-through Cable C-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HEthernet Port Connector C-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D Technical Specifications
E Equipment List
HEquipment E-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HCables E-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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About This Guide
Purpose and Intended Audience
This document contains information that applies to the FrameSaver DSL 9783. It
is intended for system designers, engineers, administrators, and operators who
are familiar with the functional operation of digital data communications
equipment and frame relay networks.
Document Organization
Section Description
Chapter 1 About the FrameSaver DSL Unit. Identifies how the
FrameSaver DSL 9783 fits into Paradyne’s Service Level
Management (SLM) solution, and describes the unit’s
basic features and, if ordered, its advanced Service Level
Verification and Management (SLV and SLM) features.
Chapter 2
User Interface and Basic Operation. Shows how to
navigate the user interface.
Chapter 3
Configuration Procedures. Shows how to access and save
configuration options.
Chapter 4
Configuration Options. Describes the configuration options
available on the FrameSaver DSL 9783.
Chapter 5
Security and Logins. Provides procedures for controlling
access to the unit and setting up logins.
Chapter 6
Operation and Maintenance. Provides procedures to
display unit identification information and perform file
transfers, as well as how to display and interpret status
and statistical information.
Chapter 7
FTP Operation. Shows how to use File Transfer Protocol to
upgrade system software and transfer collected data.

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Section Description
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting. Provides device problem resolution,
alarm, and other information, as well as troubleshooting
and test procedures.
Chapter 9
Setting Up OpenLane for FrameSaver Devices. Identifies
where installation and setup information is located and how
FrameSaver units are supported.
Chapter 10
Setting Up Network Health for FrameSaver Devices.
Describes setup of Concord’s Network Health application
so reports can be created for FrameSaver units, and
identifies those reports that apply to FrameSaver units.
Appendix A Menu Hierarchy . Contains a graphical representation of
how the user interface screens are organized.
Appendix B
SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults.
Identifies the MIBs supported and how they can be
downloaded, describes the unit’s compliance with SNMP
format standards and with its special operational trap
features, and describes the RMON-specific user history
groups, and alarm and event defaults.
Appendix C
Connectors, Cables, and Pin Assignments. Shows the
rear panel, tells what cables are needed, and provides pin
assignments for interfaces and cables.
Appendix D Technical Specifications.
Appendix E Equipment List.
Index Lists key terms, acronyms, concepts, and sections.
A master glossary of terms and acronyms used in Paradyne documents is
available on the World Wide Web at www.paradyne.com. Select
Library →
Technical Manuals → Technical Glossary .

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Product-Related Documents
Document Number Document Title
Paradyne FrameSaver Documentation:
9000-A2-GB20 Configuring Frame Relay Service Over DSL
9783-A2-GN10 FrameSaver DSL 9783 Installation Instructions
9783-A2-GL10 FrameSaver DSL 9783 Quick Reference
Paradyne Hotwire Documentation:
8335-A2-GB20 Hotwire ATM Line Cards, Models 8335 and 8365,
User’s Guide
8820-A2-GN20 Hotwire 8820 GranDSLAM Installation Guide
Paradyne OpenLane NMS Documentation:
7800-A2-GZ41 OpenLane 5.x Service Level Management for UNIX
Quick Start Installation Instructions
7800-A2-GZ42 OpenLane 5.x Service Level Management for
Windows NT Quick Start Installation Instructions
NetScout Documentation:
2930-170 NetScout Probe User Guide
2930-610 NetScout Manager/Plus User Guide
2930-620 NetScout Manager/Plus & NetScout Server
Administrator Guide
2930-788 NetScout Manager Plus Set Up & Installation Guide
Concord Communications Documentation:
09-10010-005 Network Health User Guide
09-10020-005 Network Health Installation Guide
09-10050-002 Network Health – Traffic Accountant Reports Guide
09-10070-001 Network Health Reports Guide
Complete Paradyne documentation for this product is available at
www.paradyne.com. Select
Library → Technical Manuals.
To order a paper copy of this manual:
HWithin the U.S.A., call 1-800-PARADYNE (1-800-727-2396)
HOutside the U.S.A., call 1-727-530-8623

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Conventions Used
Convention Used When Used
Italic To indicate variable information (e.g.,
DLCI
nnnn ) .
Menu selection sequence
To provide an abbreviated method for indicating
the selections to be made from a menu or
selections from within a menu before
performing a procedural step.
For example,
Main Menu → Status → System and Test Status
indicates that you should select Status from the
Main Menu, then select System and Test Status
from the Status menu).
(Path:) To provide a check point that coincides with the
menu path shown at the top of the screen.
Always shown within parentheses so you can
verify that you are referencing the correct table
(e.g., Path: main/config/alarm).
Brackets [ ] To indicate multiple selection choices when
multiple options can be displayed (e.g., Clear
[
Network/Port-1 ] Statistics).
Text highlighted in red To indicate a hyperlink to additional information
when viewing this manual online. Click on the
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About the FrameSaver DSL Unit 1
This chapter includes the following:
H System Overview
H FrameSaver DSL Features and Benefits
H FrameSaver DSL Feature Sets
— Basic Features
— Advanced SLV Features
H OpenLane SLM System
System Overview
Our system solution consists of:
HFrameSaverrDSL (Digital Subscriber Line) unit
HHotwirerATM Line Card in the Hotwire 8820 GranDSLAM
HOpenLanetSLM (Service Level Management) system
This solution provides increased manageability, monitoring, and diagnostics so
customers can identify problems more efficiently, troubleshoot those problems
faster, and maximize their network to control costs. It is also compatible with
Concord Communication’s Network Health software.

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FrameSaver DSL Features and Benefits
Large-scale deployment of frame relay services over DSL-based access
networks is possible with the innovative FrameSaver DSL, which provides
important advantages for frame relay service providers.
HRemote diagnostic and service level management (SLM) functionality allows
service providers to install the unit and verify operation quickly and reliably.
HSuperior fault isolation and test capabilities allow both the Competitive Local
Exchange Carrier (CLEC) and the Frame Relay Network Service Provider
(FR NSP) to resolve problems quickly and efficiently.
HEnd-to-end service level reporting capabilities make this the ideal platform to
support managed frame relay services with service level guarantees.
HReduces operations cost by allowing Network Operations Center (NOC)
center personnel to remotely troubleshoot and diagnose problems.
HOptional SLV key turns on historical reporting of service level metrics,
allowing this device to be deployed as part of a fully managed service with
SLA reporting.
HHigh-speed and lower access cost of DSL functionality provides service
providers critical capabilities necessary to target markets currently served by
dial or VSAT services.
HUse of ATM as a transport protocol ensures the required quality of service for
each application across the access network.
Features
Specific FrameSaver DSL features include:
HBasic DSU/CSU functionality
HTwo feature sets:
— Frame aware diagnostic feature set
— Advanced SLM and reporting feature set
HFrame aware diagnostic feature set includes:
— Nondisruptive PVC diagnostics
— Basic frame relay statistics
— PVC burst table
— Real-time connectivity test and latency snapshots
— RMON2 event log
— RMON2 user history statistics
— Multiplexed management PVCs

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HAdvanced SLM and reporting feature set includes all of the diagnostic feature
set, plus:
— CIR relationship statistics
— FDR/DDR (Trueput) reporting
— Continuous real-time latency report
— RMON2 alarms and proactive thresholds
— FTP user history poller for graphical and historical reporting
HPerforms FRF.8 (transparent mode) for frame to ATM conversion
HATM OA&M loopbacks
HLMI Trace & Display
HRouting Table Display
HRouter independent operation
HEthernet port for local management
HIntelligent data delivery, latency and burst analyzer features
HPerformance monitoring and data collection
HIntegrated SNMP agent, TELNET, and ASCII terminal management
interfaces with multilevel password protection
HDual Flash Storage areas and in-band FTP software download
HOpenLane PVC/VC Provisioning Application
HInteroperates with the Hotwire ATM Line Card, supporting rates from 144 to
2320 kbps at distances of up to 20,000 feet (6.1 km)
HAutomatically selects the optimal rate using the Conexant AutoBaud
algorithm
HMonitors and makes available DSL performance information:
Through asynchronous terminal interface screens:
— Noise margin
— Receiver attenuation
— Loss of Signal (LOS)
— Net margin threshold exceeded
— Current SDSL rate
As SNMP traps and RMON2 Event Log objects:
— Loss of Signal
— Net margin threshold exceeded
— Rate change

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An advanced SLM and reporting feature set can be activated on command with
the SLV key. In the base configuration, comprehensive Layer 1 and 2
instrumentation allows service providers to isolate, diagnose, and correct
problems remotely from their NOC. FR NSPs can expect fewer truck rolls and
faster service turn-up times. FrameSaver DSL carries forward the end-to-end,
nondisruptive loopback capabilities found in all FrameSaver products, allowing
quick verification of circuit operation from customer premises to customer
premises. Continuity and latency can be verified prior to cutover or any time
thereafter.
When the SLV key is remotely activated, additional historical reporting capabilities
are activated. Service level performance reporting in compliance with FRF.13 is
possible.
Since FrameSaver DSL operates with other members of the FrameSaver product
family, DSL, DDS, T1, E1, NxT1 or T3/E3 circuits can be mixed on the same
customer network. This hybrid circuit approach meets the practical needs of the
service providers in advance of 100 percent DSL geographic coverage, and
allows FR NSPs to partner with the most cost efficient access providers for any
location.
Working in concert with the Hotwire GranDSLAM and the Hotwire ATM SDSL
card, quality of service control spans the entire network eliminating the
uncertainty of best effort network designs. CBR, VBR-rt, VBR-nrt, and UBR are
supported.
Benefits
FrameSaver DSL provides all the benefits of world-class diagnostics and SLM
with the cost advantages of DSL access:
HATM Transport with QoS to insure necessary Quality of Service across the
entire network
HBase configuration provides comprehensive diagnostics and reporting
capabilities
HCommand activated SLV key provides additional service level management
and historical reporting capabilities
HReduces operational costs through proactive and historical diagnostics
HNondisruptive, end-to-end diagnostics allow accurate fault isolation and
speedy trouble-ticket closure without customer disruption or LEC
coordination.
HSoftware downloadability and adherence to standards protects investments
and reduces life-cycle costs
HProvides conversion between ATM F4/F5 OA&M and Frame Relay LMI

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The following diagram shows the FrameSaver DSL unit in a frame relay network.
Frame Relay
CPE
Router/FRAD
DSL ATM
Access
Network
FrameSaver
DSL Unit
00-16770
Frame
Relay DSL
ALARMS
Major MinorFanBA
POWER
SERIAL
SMCM
CLOCK
A
ALARM
246810 12 14 16 18
1357911 13 15 17
LAN/WANSLOT
B
CLOCK B
A
SERIAL
MCC AC
ALARM
48VRTN
48VNEG
POWERENTRYMODULE
LEFTUNIT:LINEA
RIGHTUNIT:LINEB
WARNING!
POWERMUSTBE DISCONNECTED AT THE SOURCE
BEFOREREMOVINGOR INSTALLINGTHIS PWR ENTRY MODULE
48VRTN
48VNEG
POWERENTRYMODULE
LEFTUNIT:LINEA
RIGHTUNIT:LINEB
WARNING!
POWERMUSTBE DISCONNECTED ATTHE SOURCE
BEFOREREMOVINGORINSTALLINGTHIS PWR ENTRY MOD ULE
ATM
Switch
Copper
Loop
FR Switch
with FR/ATM
Service
Interworking
ATM
PVC
ATM
Switch
Frame Relay
Network
FR
Switch
Frame Relay
NSP's
Network
Operations
Center
OpenLane
NMS
DSL Provider's
Network
Operations
Center
OpenLane
NMS
Customer Premises
Hotwire
8820
GranDSLAM

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FrameSaver DSL Feature Sets
Depending upon the model ordered, the FrameSaver DSL unit has the basic
FrameSaver frame relay and diagnostic capability, or it is enhanced with
additional SLV (Service Level Verification) reporting capability. These are referred
to as feature sets, which provide different levels of intelligence for monitoring,
managing, and reporting performance of the unit.
The two feature sets include:
HBasic Feature Set. Models with this feature set provide basic capability,
which includes the following:
— Device Health and Status
— Layer 1 (Physical) and Layer 2 (Frame Relay) performance statistics
— Nondisruptive Permanent Virtual Circuit (PVC) diagnostics
— A troubleshooting virtual circuit for DSL access provider use and remote
management
— Limited RMON (Remote Monitoring) functionality
— Multiplexed management PVCs for use by the frame relay network
service provider or customer
See
Basic Features for other features and additional information.
HAdvanced SLV Feature Set. Models with this feature set (sometimes
referred to as Feature Set or Group 2) provide all the basic capability, plus
advanced SLV (Service Level Verification) features. When additional SLV
data is collected and the unit is accessed from an OpenLane SLM system,
Web access to the following information is available:
— TruePuttTechnology using Frame and Data Delivery Ratios
— Web browser access to all diagnostic and reporting functions
— Historical SLA (Service Level Agreement) verification and trend reports
— Real-time RMON (remote monitoring) alarms and configurable alarm
thresholds
— Real-time and historical network performance graphs
— Multiplexed customer PVCs
See
Advanced SLV Features for other features and more information about
the additional SLV capability.
You can activate the additional SLV features at any time by ordering a
FrameSaver SLV Activation Certificate. You must have the OpenLane SLM
system to activate the additional SLV features in the unit.

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To obtain an activation certificate, provide the model number (9783), your
OpenLane system license key number, and the number of FrameSaver units
whose SLV capability is to be activated. When you receive your certificate, it will
include an Activation Certificate number, the Feature Group Number for the
additional SLV features (Feature Group 2), your OpenLane license key number,
and the number of device activations (license keys) ordered.
When ready to activate SLV capability in the unit(s), run the OpenLane SLM
application. It will prompt you for the serial numbers of the units to be activated,
their IP addresses, and whether the activations will be immediate or scheduled.
OpenLane then activates SLV capability in the designated units and the units are
reset. A report summary will be available that provides information about
the activation certificate, the activated units, and the number of license keys
remaining.
The following table summarizes the features that are included in the two feature
sets. See
Basic Features and Advanced SLV Features for additional information.
Feature Set
Feature Basic Advanced
SLV
Frame relay performance statistics Yes Yes
SLV performance statistics
(e.g., FDR/DDR, latency, CIR/EIR relationships) No Yes
Trap Log Yes Yes
Multiplexed user data DLCIs No Yes
Troubleshooting DLCI for remote management Yes Yes
Layer 2 (data link) diagnostics
(nondisruptive DLCI loopbacks) Yes Yes
PVC Burst Table Yes Yes
User history available via SNMP RMON2 polling Yes Yes
User history available via FTP No Yes
RMON alarms and proactive alarm thresholds No Yes
OpenLane SLM system real-time applications Limited
(no SLM) Yes
OpenLane SLM system historical reports and graphs No Yes
NetScout Manager Plus support Alarms and
history Alarms and history

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Basic Features
The FrameSaver DSL unit provides the following features:
HEasy Installation. When AutoBaud is used, no configuration is required.
SNMP options may be modified if desired to provide security and enable
traps.
HFrame Relay Aware Management. Supports diagnostic and network
management features over the frame relay network. The unit’s frame relay
capability also supports:
— Inband management channels over the frame relay network using
dedicated PVCs.
— Unique nondisruptive diagnostics.
— CIR monitoring on a PVC basis.
— Multiple PVCs on an interface.
— Multiplexing management PVCs with user data PVCs.
— Multiplexing multiple PVCs going to the same location onto a single
network PVC.
HRouter-Independence. Unique diagnostics, performance monitoring,
PVC-based in-band network management, and SNMP connectivity is not
dependent upon external routers, cables, or LAN adapters.
HInverse ARP and Standard RIP Support. Provides Inverse ARP (Address
Resolution Protocol) support so the frame relay router at one end of a
management PVC can acquire the IP address of a FrameSaver unit at the
other end of the PVC. Standard RIP (Routing Information Protocol) allows the
router to automatically learn the routes to all FrameSaver units connected to
that FrameSaver unit.
HSecurity. Provides multiple levels of security to prevent unauthorized access
to the unit.
HAuto-Configuration. Provides the following automatic configuration features:
— CIR Determination – For automatic recalculation of the committed rate
measurement interval (Tc) and excess burst size (Be) when a DLCI’s CIR
changes.
— Excess burst size (Be) and committed burst size (Bc) are recalculated
when Committed Burst Size Bc(Bits) is set to CIR. The committed rate
measurement interval (Tc) is recalculated when Committed Burst Size Bc
(Bits) is set to Other.
HConfigurable FTP Transfer Rate. Allows you to control the transmit rate
used for downloading from the FrameSaver unit and uploading user history
statistics to an NMS (Network Management System) via the COM port
connection or a management PVC so the data can be transferred as a
background task using the standard File Transfer Protocol (FTP) over
extended periods of time using low bandwidth.