Patton electronics Model 2604 User manual

Model 2604
T1/E1 Digital Access and
Cross-Connect System (DACS)
Getting Started Guide
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Document Number: 110052UA Rev. A
Part Number: 07MD2604-GS-A
Revised: November 19, 2002

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Copyright © 2002, Patton Electronics Company. All rights reserved.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Patton Elec-
tronics assumes no liability for errors that may appear in this document.
The software described in this document is furnished under a license and may be
used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license.

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Contents
Contents ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Compliance Information ................................................................................................................................ 7
Radio and TV Interference ...............................................................................................................................7
Industry Canada Notice ....................................................................................................................................7
FCC Information ..............................................................................................................................................7
FCC Part 68 Compliance Statement .................................................................................................................8
CE Notice .........................................................................................................................................................8
About this guide ............................................................................................................................................. 9
Audience................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Structure................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Precautions ........................................................................................................................................................... 10
Typographical conventions used in this document................................................................................................ 10
General conventions .......................................................................................................................................10
Mouse conventions .........................................................................................................................................11
1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................. 13
T1/E1 DACS overview..........................................................................................................................................14
Hardware overview................................................................................................................................................15
WAN ..............................................................................................................................................................15
LAN ...............................................................................................................................................................16
RS-232 control port ........................................................................................................................................16
Power system ..................................................................................................................................................16
Central processing unit ...................................................................................................................................16
Alarm Port ......................................................................................................................................................16
System Timing and Clock Port .......................................................................................................................16
Temperature ...................................................................................................................................................17
Altitude ...........................................................................................................................................................17
Humidity ........................................................................................................................................................17
Physical dimensions ........................................................................................................................................18
Management services ......................................................................................................................................18
LED display ....................................................................................................................................................19
Approvals ..............................................................................................................................................................20
2 Hardware installation.................................................................................................................................... 21
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................22
Unpacking the Model 2604 DACS .......................................................................................................................22
DACS chassis installation ......................................................................................................................................22
Cable installation...................................................................................................................................................23
Installing the power cables - AC Unit .............................................................................................................23
Installing the power cables - DC Power Supply ...............................................................................................24
Grounding the Model 2604 - AC and DC Power Supplies .............................................................................25
Connecting the Ethernet ports ........................................................................................................................26

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Connecting the 10/100Base-T Ethernet port to an Ethernet switch or hub ...............................................26
Connecting the 10/100Base-T Ethernet port to an Ethernet-capable workstation .....................................27
Connecting the EIA-561 RS-232 configuration port ......................................................................................27
Connecting to the T1/E1 WAN ports ............................................................................................................27
Completing the hardware installation....................................................................................................................28
3 Configuring the DACS for operation............................................................................................................ 31
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................32
Configuration prerequisites: Preparing for the configuration .................................................................................32
Initial Configuration through the RS-232 Control Port ........................................................................................33
Connecting the DB9-RJ45 adapter with the included cable ............................................................................33
Setting up the HyperTerminal (or similar program) session ............................................................................33
Using a Web browser to complete DACS configuration........................................................................................36
Displaying the Model 2604 DACS Web Administration Pages .......................................................................37
Home page overview .................................................................................................................................38
Configuring the DS0 mapping ........................................................................................................................39
Example on configuring static connections. ...............................................................................................40
Setting the clocking source ..............................................................................................................................41
Configuring the default gateway .....................................................................................................................42
Configuring line settings and signaling for E1 .................................................................................................43
Configuring the line settings .....................................................................................................................43
Configuring line settings and signaling for T1 ................................................................................................44
Configuring the line settings .....................................................................................................................44
Saving your configuration......................................................................................................................................44
Completing the installation ...................................................................................................................................46
4 Operation and shutdown .............................................................................................................................. 49
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................50
Activating the Model 2604....................................................................................................................................50
De-activating the Model 2604...............................................................................................................................50
5 Troubleshooting and maintenance................................................................................................................ 51
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................52
Fault analysis .........................................................................................................................................................53
Periodic maintenance ............................................................................................................................................54
Calibration ......................................................................................................................................................54
Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................................55
Replacing the DACS .......................................................................................................................................55
Exporting the current DACS configuration ...............................................................................................55
Removing the defective DACS ..................................................................................................................56
Installing the replacement DACS ..............................................................................................................57
Verifying the hardware installation ............................................................................................................57
Importing a saved configuration ................................................................................................................57
Using the DB9-RJ45 adapter with the included cable ...............................................................................57
Setting up the HyperTerminal (or similar program) session ......................................................................58
Completing the installation .......................................................................................................................61

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6 Contacting PATTON for assistance .............................................................................................................. 63
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................64
Contact information..............................................................................................................................................64
Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs)...................................................................64
Warranty coverage ..........................................................................................................................................64
Out-of-warranty service .............................................................................................................................64
Returns for credit ......................................................................................................................................64
Return for credit policy .............................................................................................................................65
RMA numbers ................................................................................................................................................65
Shipping instructions ................................................................................................................................65

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Compliance Information
Radio
and TV
Interference
The DACS generates and uses radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly—that is, in strict
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions—may cause interference to radio and television reception.
The DACS has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance
with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protec-
tion from such interference in a commercial installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If the DACS causes interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by disconnecting the cables, try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures: moving the computing equipment away from the receiver, re-orienting the receiving antenna, and/or
plugging the receiving equipment into a different AC outlet (such that the computing equipment and receiver
are on different branches).
Industry Canada Notice
The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment. This certification means
that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety require-
ments. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user's satisfaction. Before install-
ing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local
telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connec-
tion. In some cases, the company’s inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be
extended by means of a certified connector assembly (telephone extension cord). The customer should be
aware that compliance with the above condition may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.
Repairs to some certified equipment should be made by an authorized maintenance facility designated by the
supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give
the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment. Users should ensure
for their own protection that the ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic
water pipe system, are connected together. This protection may be particularly important in rural areas.
FCC Information
The DACS has been tested and registered in compliance with the specifications in Part 68 of the FCC rules. A
label on the equipment bears the FCC registration number. You may be requested to provide this information
to your telephone company. Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, opera-
tions or procedures that could affect the proper operation of the DACS. If this happens, the telephone com-
pany should give you advance notice to prevent the interruption of your service. The telephone company may
decide to temporarily discontinue your service if they believe your DACS may cause harm to the telephone
network. Whenever possible, they will contact you in advance. If you elect to do so, you have the right to file a
complaint with the FCC. If you have any trouble operating the DACS, please contact Patton Electronics Tech-
nical Support at [phone]. The telephone company may ask you to disconnect the equipment from
the telephone network until the problem has been corrected or until you are certain that the DACS is not mal-
functioning. In accordance with FCC rules and regulation CFR 47 68.218(b)(6), you must notify the tele-
Users should not attempt to establish or modify ground connections
themselves, instead they should contact the appropriate electric
inspection authority or electrician.
CAUTION

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phone company prior to disconnection. The following information may be required when applying to your
local telephone company for leased line facilities. The Universal Service Order Code (USOC) is RJ48. The
Facility Interface Codes (FIC) are 04DU9-BN, 04DU9-DN, 04DU9-1KN, and 04DU9-1SN. The Service
Order Code (SOC) is 6.0N.
FCC Part 68 Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules. Please note the following:
1. You are required to request serivce from the telephone company before you connnect the DACS to a net-
work. When you request serivce, you must provide the telephone company with the following data. When
you request T1 Service, you must provide the telephone company with the Facility Interface Code. Provide
the telephone company with both of the following codes: 04DU9-B (1.544 MB D4 framing format) and
04DU9-C (1.544 MB ESF format). The telephone company will select the code it has available. The Ser-
vice Order Code(s) (SOC): 6.0N. The required Universal Service Order Code (USOC) jack: RJ 48C. The
make, model number, and FCC Registration number of the DACS.
2. Your telephone company may make changes to its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that
could affect the proper functioning of your equipment. The telephone company will notify you in advance
of such changes to give you and opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service.
3. If your DACS causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may temporarily discon-
tinue your service. If possible, they will notify you in advance, but if advance notice is not practical, you
will be notified as soon as possible and will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
4. If you experience trouble with the DACS, please contact Patton Electronics, Co. for service or repairs.
Repairs should be performed only by Patton Electronics Co.
5. You are required to notify the telephone company when you disconnect the DACS from the network.
CE Notice
The CE symbol on your Patton Electronics equipment indicates that it is in compliance with the Electromag-
netic Compatibility (EMC) directive and the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) of the European Union (EU). A
Certificate of Compliance is available by contacting Technical Support.
Service Facility Interface Code Service Code Network Connection
1.544 Mbps SF format without line power 04DU9-BN 6.0N RJ-48C
1.544 Mbps SF and B8ZS without line power 04DU9-DN 6.0N RJ-48C
1.544 Mbps ANSI ESF without line power 04DU9-1KN 6.0N RJ-48C
1.544 Mbps ANSI ESF and B8ZS without line power 04DU9-1SN 6.0N RJ-48C

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About this guide
This guide describes installing and configuring a Patton Electronics Model 2604 T1/E1 Digital Access and
Cross-Connect System (DACS). By the time you are finished with this guide, your DACS will be connected to
uplink and downlink T1/E1s and transferring data. The instructions in this guide are based on the following
assumptions:
•The DACS will connect to a T1 or E1
•There is a LAN connected to the Ethernet port of the DACS
Audience
This guide is intended for the following users:
•Operators
•Installers
•Maintenance technicians
Structure
This guide contains the following chapters:
•Chapter 1 describes the DACS
•Chapter 2 describes installing the DACS hardware
•Chapter 3 describes configuring the DACS for use
•Chapter 4 details how to power up and deactivate the DACS
•Chapter 5 contains troubleshooting and maintenance information
•Chapter 6 contains information on contacting Patton technical support for assistance
For best results, read the contents of this guide before you install the DACS.

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Precautions
Notes and cautions, which have the following meanings, are used throughout this guide to help you become
aware of potential DACS problems:
Note
Calls attention to important information.
Typographical conventions used in this document
This section describes the typographical conventions and terms used in this guide.
General conventions
The procedures described in this manual use the following text conventions:
The shock hazard symbol and WARNING heading indicate a potential electric
shock hazard. Strictly follow the warning instructions to avoid injury caused
by electric shock.
The alert symbol and WARNING heading indicate a potential safety hazard.
Strictly follow the warning instructions to avoid avoid personal injury.
The shock hazard symbol and CAUTION heading indicate a
potential electric shock hazard. Strictly follow the instructions to
avoid property damage caused by electric shock.
The alert symbol and CAUTION heading indicate a potential haz-
ard. Strictly follow the instructions to avoid property damage.
Table 1. General conventions
Convention Meaning
Futura bold type Indicates the names of menu bar options.
Italicized Futura type Indicates the names of options on pull-down menus.
Futura type
Indicates the names of fields or windows.
Garamond bold type Indicates the names of command buttons that execute an action.
< >
Angle brackets indicate function and keyboard keys, such as <SHIFT>,
<CTRL>, <C>, and so on.
Are you ready? All system messages and prompts appear in the Courier font as the
system would display them.
% dir *.* Bold Courier font indicates where the operator must type a response or
command
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION

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Mouse conventions
The following conventions are used when describing mouse actions:
Table 2. Mouse conventions
Convention Meaning
Left mouse button This button refers to the primary or leftmost mouse button (unless you have
changed the default configuration).
Right mouse button This button refers the secondary or rightmost mouse button (unless you have
changed the default configuration).
Point This word means to move the mouse in such a way that the tip of the pointing
arrow on the screen ends up resting at the desired location.
Click Means to quickly press and release the left or right mouse button (as instructed in
the procedure). Make sure you do not move the mouse pointer while clicking a
mouse button.
Double-click Means to press and release the same mouse button two times quickly
Drag This word means to point the arrow and then hold down the left or right mouse but-
ton (as instructed in the procedure) as you move the mouse to a new location.
When you have moved the mouse pointer to the desired location, you can release
the mouse button.

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter contents
T1/E1 DACS overview..........................................................................................................................................14
Hardware overview................................................................................................................................................15
WAN ..............................................................................................................................................................15
LAN ...............................................................................................................................................................16
RS-232 control port ........................................................................................................................................16
Power system ..................................................................................................................................................16
Central processing unit ...................................................................................................................................16
Alarm Port ......................................................................................................................................................16
System Timing and Clock Port .......................................................................................................................16
Temperature ...................................................................................................................................................17
Altitude ...........................................................................................................................................................17
Humidity ........................................................................................................................................................17
Physical dimensions ........................................................................................................................................18
Management services ......................................................................................................................................18
LED display ....................................................................................................................................................19
Approvals ..............................................................................................................................................................20

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T1/E1 DACS overview
The Model 2604 DACS unit cross-connects DS0s from any-to-any of four E1/T1 ports with completely flexi-
ble grooming. The DACs combines dual-redundant power supplies, a time-slot multiplexer, and a centralized
management system into an ultra-sleek 1U chassis. The WAN links accept T1 or E1 network connections and
by using the built-in digital cross connect, the DACS can flexibly groom any DS0 (64 kbps) channel to any
other DS0-channel.
The entire system can be managed through SNMP/HTTP-based management screens.
Figure 1. Model 2604 DACS ( Cobalt Blue version shown)

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Hardware overview
The DACS combines transmission and networking technology, concentrating four T1/E1 WAN links into a
single 1U managed chassis. The DACS (see figure 2) comprises a 1U-high 19-inch wide chassis that contains a
motherboard and two dual-redundant power supplies. A full set of LEDs are present on the chassis front panel,
while connections for WAN, LAN, alarm relay, composite clock, and control ports are present on the rear of
the chassis. Two IEC-320 receptacles provide for AC. The optional power input of -48 VDC is also available.
Figure 2. Model 2604 DACS features
WAN
The DACS includes four WAN uplink ports selectable for T1 or E1 connection to ATM/FR/DDN/IP net-
work backbones. Also included are:
•Four built-in T1/E1 CSU/DSUs
•T1 1.544 Mbps with
-D4 or ESF framing
-AMI or B8ZS line coding
-FCC Part 68 compliant
•E1 2.048 Mbps
-framing with or without CRC4 framing
-AMI or HDB3 line coding
-CTR-12 and CTR-13 compliant

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LAN
The 10/100-Mbps Ethernet LAN port is presented on an RJ-45 connector with an auto-sensing/full-duplex
10Base-T or 100Base-TX interface. Also included are:
•100Base-TX half-/full-duplex operation (100 + 100)
•10Base-T half-/full-duplex operation (10 + 10)
•Auto detection and fallback
•10/100 Mbps link and status indicators
RS-232 control port
•The RS-232 port provides for initial configuration of the DACS. The RS-232 port supports:
•Asynchronous data rates of 19.2 kbps
•An RJ-45 connector with EIA-561 (RS-232) pinouts
•A management interface (such as HyperTerminal) that supports VT-100 terminals
•Hardware CD and DTR signals for external modems
Power system
•Internal dual-redundant, load-sharing power supplies
•Universal-input voltage range,100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz via IEC-320 connectors
•Optional DC power supply with -40 to -72VDC via 4-way power block.
Central processing unit
The DACS employs an Intel i960VH RISC processor operating at 33 MHz/100 Mips. The CPU controls the
memory, front/back-panel and management interface for WAN time slot mapping, local switch-ing, loopback
and the management system. The memory holds:
•4 MBytes Flash ROM
•8 Mbytes EDO DRAM
Alarm Port
The alarm port is used to notify the operator that a pre-defined alarm has occurred. The principal features are
•User-defined alarm condition configured through the NMS
•User selectable major and minor alarms for WAN, system clock, power, and over-temperature.
•3-contact dry relay for external alarm systems via a 3-pin terminal block connector (2A at 30 VDC)
System Timing and Clock Port
The DACS’s system timing may be derived from the composite Clock Port, an Internal Clock from an on-
board chip, or a Network Clock from the T1/E1 WAN interface. The system timing is con-figured through the
NMS. The Clock Port features are:
•Input for an external 64 kbps BITS (Building Integrated Timing Supply), reference clock.
•External reference drives timing for all WAN ports.

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•Selectable Master and Fallback Clock
Temperature
Operating range: 0–40°C (32–104°F)
Internal temperature: Available in real-time on the DACS Web management pages
Altitude
Maximum operating altitude: 15,000 feet (4,752 meters)
Humidity
5 to 90% relative humidity (RH), non-condensing

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Physical dimensions
Weight: 8.94 lbs (20.12 kg)
Refer to figure 3 for height, width, and depth dimensions.
Figure 3. Model 2604 DACS chassis physical dimensions
Management services
•EIA-561 configuration port for management and control
•SNMP version 1 and 2 configuration management
•TELNET
•Ethernet
•SYSLOG Client
•Remote Software Upgrade via FTP
•Built in HTTP server for complete configuration and control using a standard Web browser

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Figure 4. DACS front panel LEDs
LED display
The front panel’s LEDs (see figure 4) display the status of the four WAN ports, the Ethernet LAN port, power,
and the alarms. The front panel includes LEDs for:
•POWER: Green if power is being applied. Flashing if one power supply fails.
•CPU FAIL: Red if the CPU fails.
•ALARM: If the DACS is operating normally, the LED will be off. If a major alarm has occurred, the yellow
LED will flash; if a minor alarm condition exists, the LED will be lit constantly.
•SYSTEM: Flashes green if the DACS is operating normally.
•ETHERNET: Green if Ethernet link status is normal.
•EXT. CLOCK: Green if the DACS is being driven by the BITS clock. Off if the DACS is connected to a
(T1/E1) Network Clock or Internal Clock.
•TEST MODE: Yellow if any of the T1/E1 ports are in local switching or loop- back mode, respectively. Off
if all ports are in normal operation.
•WAN PORTS: Green indicates normal activity for each T1/E1 link. Red indicates an error on the port (for
example, loss of sync).

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Approvals
The Model 2604 DACS has achieved the following approvals:
•Safety
-IEC 60950
-UL 1950
-CSA C22.2 No. 950-95
•RTTE Directive 99/5/EC
-EMC—EN55022
-Immunity—EN55024
-Telecom—ETSI TBR 13
•EMC
-FCC Part 15 Class A
•Telecom
-FCC Part 68
-Canadian CS-03