Paradyne FrameSaver SLV 9126 User manual

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FrameSaverSLV 9126/9128
1-Slot Unit
Installation Instructions
Document Number 9128-A2-GN12-00
December 1999
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FrameSaver SLV 9126/9128 User’s Guide
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Package Checklist
Verify that your package contains the following:
FrameSaver SLV unit
Power cord with desktop power transformer.
— 120 Vac power transformer for a FrameSaver 9128.
— 100–240 Vac power transformer for a FrameSaver 9126.
T1 network cable
DSX adapter if a FrameSaver 9126 (1 foot – 0.3048 meters)
ISDN PRI or BRI cable, if applicable

FrameSaver SLV 9126/9128 Quick Reference (Document No. 9128-A2-GL10)
Be sure to register your warranty at www.paradyne.com/warranty.

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Before You Begin
Make sure you have:
A dedicated, grounded power outlet that is protected by a circuit breaker within
6 feet of the FrameSaver SLV (service level verifier) unit.
A clean, well-lit, and ventilated site that is free from environmental extremes.
One-to-two feet of clearance for cable connections.
An asynchronous terminal or PC (personal computer).
Configuration information for the FrameSaver unit being installed or replaced.
Appropriate cables:
— DSX cable
— Data port cables
— COM port-to-terminal or COM port-to-PC cable
— Modem cable
See the User’s Guide for additional information on:

Troubleshooting
 Cables, Connectors, and Pin Assignments
 Technical Specifications
Cables You May Need to Order
If connecting to a . . . Order a . . . Model/Feature
Number
T1 line interface/connector
(For use in Canada )T1 line interface cable,
RJ48C-to-CA81A 3100-F1-510
LAN Customer converter with a DB25
plug on one end and an 8-pin
modular jack on the other end, with
a custom 8-conductor cable and
LAN adapter
3100-F2-910
DSX-1 Cable DSX-1 Adapter Cable
RJ48C-to-DB15 9008-F1-560
Contact your sales representative to order cables.

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Safety Instructions
Read the Important Safety Instructions and EMI Warnings beginning on page 19.
Installing the Power Supply and Cord
1. Insert the 4-prong plug into the POWER jack.
When inserting the plug at the rear of the FrameSaver unit, align the plug with the
notch above the POWER jack. Make sure the locking tab snaps securely into the
jack.
2.
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MODEM NET DBM
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Power Cord /
Transformer
Insert the 3-prong plug
into an ac outlet.
OK ALM
The front panel
OK LED lights.
2.
3.
3-Prong
Grounded
AC Outlet
Locking
Tab
3.
4. Plug the power cord into the grounded power outlet.
Verification Check:
Did any LEDs light?
– If yes, the FrameSaver unit has power.
– If no, refer to
Troubleshooting in the User’s Guide.

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Connecting the COM Port to an Asynchronous Terminal
The FrameSaver unit must first be directly connected to a VT100-compatible
asynchronous terminal or a PC providing VT100 terminal emulation to set up
access and management of the unit.
1. Configure the terminal or PC to be compatible with the FrameSaver unit:
– COM Port in use by your PC: COM1 or COM2.
– COM Port Baud Rate is set to 19.2 kbps.
– Character length is set to 8 data bits.
– Parity is set to none.
– Stop bit is set to 1.
– Flow Control is set to None.
2. Insert the DB25 end of the EIA-232 cable into the FrameSaver unit’s COM port.
DSX COM
POWER
MODEM NET DBM
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or Async Terminal
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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 them.
5. Press Enter on the keyboard (or Return, depending upon your keyboard) to display
the Main Menu.
Verification Check:
Did the Main Menu appear on the asynchronous terminal?
– If so, continue with the installation.
– If not, recheck terminal and FrameSaver unit compatibility (see settings in
Step 1), or press the Enter key.
Refer to
Troubleshooting in the User’s Guide for other possible explanations.

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A Quick Guide to Configuration
The FrameSaver unit should operate using the default (factory-set) configuration
options, except for the changes specified in these installation instructions. Refer to the
following table for help navigating the menus.
Press the . . . To . . .
Esc key Go back one screen or menu level. To see a visual
representation of the menu levels, see Menu Hierarchy in
the Quick Reference.
Tab key, or
up (↑) and down (↓), or
left (←) and right (→), or
arrow keys
Move the cursor from one menu item to the next.
Enter or Return key Complete the menu or option selection.
Spacebar Display the next available setting when changing a
configuration option. All the available settings for an
option appears at the bottom of the screen.
As an example, follow these steps to go to the Configuration Edit/Display menu so you
can start setting up the unit.
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 screen 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.
The following sections guide you through installation and setup of the FrameSaver unit.

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The FrameSaver unit is set to automatically configure the following:
Time Slot Assignment
Auto-Configuration
It is assumed that the unit is configured for factory default settings at the start of the
installation, and that the automatic configuration features will be used. See
Time Slot
Assignment
on page 7 and Automatic Configuration on page 9 for information about
these features.
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 appears 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.
Setting 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 format (hours:minutes)
3. Save the settings.
Assigning the Node IP Address
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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Setting Up Physical Interfaces
1. Select each interface’s physical configuration options.
Configuration → Network → Physical
Configuration
→ Data Ports → Physical
Configuration
→ DSX-1 (if the DSX-1 interface will be used)
If installing a FrameSaver SLV NAM with an ISDN DBM, postpone configuring the
DBM interface until later.
2. Configure the Network and DSX-1 interfaces to match the network provider’s
settings. Be sure to enable the Interface Status option for these interfaces.
(The network interface is already enabled on a FrameSaver SLV NAM.)
Configure Data Ports to match the DTE’s settings. If Port-2 will be used, enable the
Port Status option for the port.
3. Save the configurations.
Setting Frame Relay Characteristics
When installing a FrameSaver SLV NAM, frame relay characteristics must be
configured for the network and data ports.
1. Select the interface’s frame relay configuration options.
Configuration → Network → Frame Relay
Configuration
→ Data Ports → Frame Relay
2. Configure each interface according to the local management interface (LMI) and
assigned line conditions supplied by the service provider.
3. Save the configurations.
Time Slot Assignment
FrameSaver SLV NAM frame relay (network) time slots are discovered automatically
when Time Slot Discovery is enabled (the default setting) on the Frame Relay
Network 1 Assignments screen. This feature can be disabled if you want to manually
configure time slots.
See
Assigning Time Slots/Cross Connections in Configuration of the User’s Guide for
additional information about this feature.

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Setting Up the Modem
The unit has an integral modem for remote management. It is already set up for dial-in
access to the unit, with Port Use set to Terminal.
If using the modem for dialed IP network connectivity (SNMP, Telnet, FTP, or
trap dial-out):
1. Select Modem Port.
Configuration → Management and Communication → Modem Port
2. Minimally, change Port Use to Net Link, and assign the interface’s IP Address and
Subnet Mask if it is different from the Node’s. Change Link Protocol to SLIP, if
necessary (PPP is the default setting).
3. Save the configuration.
Setting Up Call Directories if Trap Dial-Out Is Desired
1. Set up directory phone numbers.
Main Menu → Control → Modem Call Directories
2. Select Directory Number A (for Alarm).
3. Enter the phone number(s). Valid characters include:
– ASCII text
– B for blind dialing
– W for wait for dial tone
– P for pulse dialing unless B specified
– T for tone dialing unless B specified
– Space, underscore ( _ ), comma (,) for a 2-second pause, and dash (–)
readability characters
4. Save the phone number(s).

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Setting Up Management
1. Select General SNMP Management.
Configuration → Management and Communication →
General SNMP Management
2. Minimally, set Name 1 Access to Read/Write.
3. Save the configuration.
Setting Up Local Management at the Central Site
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.
Automatic Configuration
The FrameSaver 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 Configuration
of the User’s 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
setting for the Frame Relay Discovery feature.

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Connecting to the Network
1. Insert the 8-pin connector of the RJ48C network cable into the network interface.
2. Insert the other end of the cable into the RJ48C modular jack.
DSX COM
POWER
MODEM NET DBM
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RJ48C or
RJ48S
Jack
(FrameSaver 9128
Shown)
NOTE:
After connecting the network cable, wait a few minutes to allow
Auto-Configuration a chance to discover the frame relay characteristics
and DLCIs.
Verification Check:
Check the Network LEDs. Is the Sig (signal) LED on, and are the OOF (out of
frame), and ALM (alarm) LEDs off? If so, the network interface is set up correctly
and is operational. If not, make sure both ends of the network cable are properly
seated and secured.
Verify that the network physical options are configured correctly.
Main Menu → Configuration → Network → Physical
Check Health and Status messages in the left column of the System and Test
Status screen to see the LMI status, to verify that LMI is up.
Main Menu → Status → System and Test Status
If LMI Down, Net1-FR1 appears for more than three minutes, or any other
network-related status message appears, refer to the status information in
Operation and Maintenance of the User’s Guide for possible reasons for the
messages and what can be done to resolve the problem.
If the unit does not have ISDN backup capability, proceed to Configuring SNMP Trap
Managers and Trap Dial-Out on page 13.