Zte Alarm Box User manual

Alarm Box
User Manual
Version V5.0
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Preface
About This Manual
This manual introduces the components of an alarm system and guides the
readers in installing, configuring, operating, and upgrading the alarm box.
Moreover, it provides several networking scenarios of the alarm box.
What Is in This Manual
This manual contains the following chapters:
Chapter Summary
Chapter 1 Overview Introduces the components of an alarm system and
the functions of the alarm box.
Chapter 2 Alarm Box
Installation
Introduces how to install the alarm box and how to
connect the power cable and network cable.
Chapter 3 Typographical
Conversions
Introduces how to perform initial configurations on the
alarm box.
Chapter 4 Common
Operations
Introduces the alarm box menu and some common
operations.
Chapter 5 Telnet
Commands
Introduces how to telnet the alarm box from a PC to
configure the alarm box.
Chapter 6 Alarm Box
Networking Scenarios
Introduces the typical networking scenarios of the
alarm box, including the remote deployment,
multi-office-in-one, and cross-VLAN networking.
Appendix A Alarm Box
Upgrade
Introduces how to upgrade the alarm box by using the
HyperTerminal through FTP.
Appendix B Acronyms and
Abbreviations Lists the acronyms and abbreviations.
Conventions
1. Typographical Conversions

2. Mouse Operation Conversions
Action Meaning
Click Refers to clicking the primary mouse button (usually the left
mouse button) once.
Double-click Refers to quickly clicking the primary mouse button (usually
the left mouse button) twice.
Right-click Refers to clicking the secondary mouse button (usually the
right mouse button) once.
Drag Refers to pressing and holding a mouse button and moving
the mouse.
Click Refers to clicking the primary mouse button (usually the left
mouse button) once.
Typeface Meaning
Bold Menus, menu options, function names, input
parameters, option button names, check boxes,
drop-down lists, dialog box names, window names.
Italic Variables for you supply values

Note: Provides additional information about a certain
topic.
Caution: Provides alerts about a certain topic. In this
situation, improper operations may result in equipment
damage or loss of data.

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Contents
Chapter 1 Overview .................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Alarm System Components ............................................................................................. 1-1
1.3 Alarm Box Functions ........................................................................................................ 1-2
1.4 Technical Specifications ................................................................................................... 1-4
Chapter 2 Alarm Box Installation................................................................................................. 2-1
2.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Installing the Alarm Box ................................................................................................... 2-1
2.3 Connecting Cables (AC Power Cable and Network Cable) ............................................. 2-4
2.4 Connecting Cables (DC Power Cable and Network Cable) ............................................. 2-6
Chapter 3 Initial Configuration .................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Keys, Alarm Indicators, and Alarm Server Indicators ....................................................... 3-1
3.3 Icons on the LCD Screen................................................................................................. 3-3
3.4 Configuring the Alarm Box ............................................................................................... 3-3
3.4.1 Setting the IP Address ............................................................................................ 3-4
3.4.2 Setting the Subnet Mask......................................................................................... 3-6
3.4.3 Setting the UDP Port .............................................................................................. 3-6
Chapter 4 Common Operations.................................................................................................. 4-1
4.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Setting Alarm Box Functions............................................................................................ 4-1
4.3 Viewing Alarm Statistics ................................................................................................... 4-3
4.4 Setting the Broadcast Storm Threshold ........................................................................... 4-4
4.5 Setting the Sound Volume ............................................................................................... 4-5
4.6 Setting Permanent Mute .................................................................................................. 4-5
4.7 Acknowledging Alarms on a per-Group Basis .................................................................. 4-6
Chapter 5 Telnet Commands ...................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 5-1

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5.2 Getting Started..................................................................................................................5-1
5.3 Man-Machine Command Format ......................................................................................5-3
5.4 Command Description ......................................................................................................5-4
5.4.1 Basic Commands ....................................................................................................5-4
5.4.2 Routing-Related Commands .................................................................................5-13
5.4.3 VLAN-Related Commands ....................................................................................5-17
Chapter 6 Alarm Box Networking Scenarios................................................................................6-1
6.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................6-1
6.2 Remote Deployment Networking Scenario .......................................................................6-1
6.2.1 Configuring the Local Alarm Box (TCP)...................................................................6-2
6.2.2 Configuring the Local Alarm Box (UDP) ..................................................................6-4
6.2.3 Configuring the Remote Alarm Box .........................................................................6-5
6.3 Multi-Office-in-One Networking.........................................................................................6-6
6.4 Cross-VLAN Networking.................................................................................................6-10

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Figures
Figure 2.2-1 Hanging Board..........................................................................................................2-2
Figure 2.2-2 Alarm Box Installation 1 ..........................................................................................2-3
Figure 2.2-3 Alarm Box Installation 2 ..........................................................................................2-3
Figure 2.3-1 Top View (Left) and Side View (Right) of the AC Adaptor..................................2-5
Figure 2.3-2 AC Power Cable.......................................................................................................2-5
Figure 3.4-1 Alarm Box Main Menu.............................................................................................3-4
Figure 3.4-2 Parameter Setting Sub-Menu.................................................................................3-5
Figure 3.4-3 Setting the IP Address.............................................................................................3-5
Figure 4.2-1 Alarm Box Menu.......................................................................................................4-2
Figure 4.3-1 Alarm Statistics Example ........................................................................................4-3
Figure 6.2-1 Remote Deployment Networking Diagram...........................................................6-2
Figure 6.3-1 Multi-Office-in-One Networking Diagram..............................................................6-7
Figure 6.4-1 Cross-VLAN Networking Diagram.......................................................................6-11

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Tables
Table 2.4-1 DC Power Cable Parameters 2-6
Table 3.2-1 Key Functions 3-1
Table 3.2-2 Alarm Indicator Meanings 3-2
Table 3.2-3 Alarm Indicator Statuses 3-2
Table 3.2-4 Alarm Server Indicator Meanings, Link Statues, and Alarm Statuses 3-2
Table 3.3-1 Icon Description 3-3
Table 5.2-1 Command Description 5-2
Table 5.3-1 Command Format Convensions 5-3

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Chapter 1 Overview
1.1 Introduction
Description
This chapter introduces the components of an alarm system and the functions
of the alarm box that can prompt alarms by sounds or lights or forward them to
appropriate personnel through short messages.
Contents
Topic Section
Alarm System Components 1-1
Alarm Box 1-2
Technical Specifications 1-4
1.2 Alarm System Components
Description
The alarm system enables users to learn the faults occurring to devices at any
time. If a device is faulty or runs improperly, it sends alarm information to the
alarm server that not only presents current or history alarms but also forwards
alarms to the alarm box in real time. The alarm box generates sounds or lights
to prompt the received alarms of different severities and forwards alarm
information to pre-set mobile phone number if necessary.
Components
The alarm system consists of two components, namely the alarm server (generally
it is an OMC server) and the alarm box, as shown in Figure 1.2-1.

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TCP/IP
告警服务器
告警箱内置的手
机模块
RS232自定义接口
告警箱
电信设备
Figure 1.2-1 Alarm System
The alarm server allows users to determine the severities of alarms to
be forwarded to the alarm box as well as the mobile phone number to
which the alarm box sends alarm short messages.
The alarm server transfers alarm messages to the alarm box through
TCP/IP. The mobile phone module of the alarm box sends alarms to the
specified mobile number through short messages.
Alarms are not only presented on the LCD screen of the alarm box but
also prompted by the alarm indicator, alarm server indicator, and
sounds.
1.3 Alarm Box Functions
Description
The alarm box is connected with an alarm server through HUB or a layer-2
switch. The alarm box presents different severities of alarm data sent from the
server in various ways, for example, on the LCD screen, through indicators,
and by generating sounds.
Functions
Alarm short message sending: The alarm server can be configured to
interact with the in-built mobile phone module of the alarm box, enabling
the alarm box to send alarm short messages to the specified mobile
number of a maintainer. The alarm box sends alarm short messages
based on the severities to CDMA or GSM subscribers (however, CDMA
and GSM cannot be supported simultaneously).
Sound prompt: The in-built speaker produces voice or buzzer alarms to

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prompt the received alarms and the alarm severities.
Alarm indicator: The four alarm severities are represented by different
colors, namely yellow, orange, blue, and red (listed from high to low).
Alarm server indicator: The alarm box panel provides 10 alarm server
indicators representing 10 group of alarm servers (generally it is
recommended that one indicator represent one server). Each indicator
shows the link status and the alarm status for a specific group of server
servers.
LCD display: The alarm information sent from the alarm server is
displayed on the LCD screen of the alarm box. Moreover, the alarm box
menu and keys on the panel are available to configure the working
parameters, for example, the IP address, UDP port, key tone control,
and backlight control.
Remote deployment: An alarm server can be connected to both local
and remote alarm boxes. In the case of remote alarm boxes, routing
information should be configured in the alarm box. Remote deployment
allows more flexible usages of alarm boxes. For example, the alarm box
can be deployed in the office rather than in the equipment room.
Multi-office-in-one: Up to 128 alarm servers can be configured on an
alarm box, and up to 10 groups of alarm servers can be simultaneously
connected to an alarm box. The alarm servers may reside in different
network segments, and therefore the multi-office-in-one function is
employed together with the remote access function.
Cross-VLAN alarming: The alarm box can be simultaneously connected
to alarm servers from different VLANs. In this scenario, a layer-2 switch
rather than a layer-3 device is deployed to achieve VLAN isolation,
reducing the networking cost.
Broadcast storm detection and alarming: Thresholds can be configured
to detect the network status and avoid network congestion caused by
data broadcasting.
Group-based alarm acknowledgement: Alarms can be acknowledged on
a per-group basis as alarm servers can be classified into groups, and

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each group of alarm servers is represented by an alarm server indicator.
Alarm statistics query: The alarm box can show the statistics of alarms
reported by each alarm server on the LCD screen.
Permanent mute: Alarm prompts can be muted based on the alarm
severity.
Remote access: The alarm box supports Telnet-based remote access.
Users can telnet the alarm box to configure relevant parameters by
using man-machine commands. The alarm box supports the
configurations concerning alarm servers, routing, VLAN, short message
transfer, system time, and so on.
1.4 Technical Specifications
Dimensions: 323mm×220mm×58mm (LxWxD)
Power supply: -48 V DC or 90 V - 264 V AC (an power adapter is required for
AC power)
Power: 40W
Interface: one RJ-45 network interface
Environmental temperature: 0℃- 45℃

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Chapter 2 Alarm Box Installation
2.1 Introduction
Description
This chapter briefly introduces how to install the alarm box and how to connect
the power cable and the network cable. The alarm box should be placed in a
distinctive location for maintainers’ convenience.
The alarm box supports both AC and DC power supplies.
Contents
Topic Section
Installing the Alarm Box 2-1
Connecting Cables (AC Power Cable
and Network Cable) 2.3
Connecting Cables (DC Power Cable
and Network Cable) 2.4
2.2 Installing the Alarm Box
Purpose
The alarm box is installed in the control room or in the office. It presents
maintainers with alarms of different severities. The alarm box should be placed
in a distinctive location so that maintainers can easily notice the alarm prompts
or hear the alarm sounds. The following aspects should be taken into
considerations so as to install the alarm box at an appropriate height: the
actual situation of the project site, the length of the power cable, the location of
the AC adaptor, and the location of any other alarm box.
Prerequisites
Tools and instruments are ready.
The installation location of the alarm box is determined.
The hanging board is already uninstalled from the back of the alarm box.
Steps

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1. Hold the hanging board up against the wall and mark the positions of
installation holes. Alternatively, you can draw lines according to the size
shown in Figure 2.2-1.
2. Drill 4 holes of φ8 at the marked positions, and each hole is 40mm deep.
3. Hammer lightly the plastic expansion tubes into the holes. Make sure
that the expansion tubes are completely fastened in the holes.
4. Fix the hanging board on the wall with 4 M5 countersunk head wood
screws, as shown in Figure 2.2-1.
12
120
140
4- 8 34
1. Φ8 hole 2. Plastic expansion tube 3. Hanging board 4. M5 countersunk head wood screw
Figure 2.2-1 Hanging Board
5. Hook the alarm box on to the hanging board, with the hanging holes
exactly matching the hooks of the board. as shown in Figure 2.2-2 and
Figure 2.2-3.

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1
1. Hanging hole
Figure 2.2-2 Alarm Box Installation 1
2
1
1. Hanging board .2. Alarm box
Figure 2.2-3 Alarm Box Installation 2
6. Lock the alarm box. A locked alarm box cannot be separated from the
hanging board.

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2.3 Connecting Cables (AC Power Cable and Network Cable)
Purpose
In the case of AC power supply, the AC adaptor should be used and there
should be an AC power supply socket near the alarm box. The AC adaptor
delivered with the alarm box provides a 2-meter-long DC power cable, and the
AC power cable is also 2 meter long. The location of AC adaptor and the length
of the power cables should be considered when the alarm box is installed.
The power cables and network cable should be fixed on the wall after they are
covered by jackets. Cabling should be done with smooth bends. The cables
may be damaged if the ends of the cables are tightened.
Prerequisites
The alarm box is installed.
The power cable and network cable are prepared and laid well.
Tools and instruments are ready.
Steps
1. Connect the straight-through cable (RJ-45 connector) to the network
interface of the alarm box, and then connect the other end to the port of
the hub or to the layer-2 switch that resides in the same LAN with the
alarm server.
2. Connect the three-pole plug of the AC power cable to the AC power
supply socket, and then connect the any end of the power cable to the
AC adaptor. Make sure that the AC power supply socket is switched off
before you connect cables to it.

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Figure 2.3-1 Top View (Left) and Side View (Right) of the AC Adaptor
Figure 2.3-2 AC Power Cable
Caution:
The three-pole plug actually used may differ from that in the preceding figure
due to the different standards adapted by countries. Appropriate power cables
will be delivered with the alarm box; otherwise a junction board can be used.
3. Connect the DC power cable of the adaptor to the power supply terminal
that is in the right part of the bottom panel of the alarm box. Connect the
bare wire marked with GND to the -48VRTN terminal block of the power
supply terminal. Connect the other bare wire to the -48V terminal block.
Then fix the bare wires with in-built bolts.
4. According to the installation location of the alarm box and the layout of
the cables, install the PVC cable tray on the wall.
If the other ends of the cables need to be placed at the same place (for
example, inside the cabinet). Lay the PVC cable tray along the wall to
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Otherwise, lay the PVC cable tray along the wall to the floor, and then
lay the cables along the cable rack under the floor to the cabinet (down
cabling method where the cable tray may not be used in cabling under
the floor).
If the other ends of the cables need to be placed at the same place,
separate the cables in proper position. Moreover, put them into narrow
PVC cable trays, and lay them along the wall or along the cable racks
under the floor to the proper positions.
5. Put the power cables and the network cable into a bigger PVC cable tray.
After cabling is complete, close the top cover of the PVC cable tray.
Caution:
It may be unable to hide the AC adaptor somewhere. However, you can put it in
a safe place in the project site.
2.4 Connecting Cables (DC Power Cable and Network Cable)
Purpose
The alarm box can be connected to the DC power supply available by using
the 3-meter-long DC power cable delivered with the alarm box or a self-made
cable. The parameters of the self-made cable should comply with or be higher
than those of the delivered cable, as shown in Table 2.4-1.
Table 2.4-1 DC Power Cable Parameters
Parameter Value Parameter Value
Nominal
cross-sectional area 1mm2Jacket thickness 0.87mm
Outer diameter 1.3mm Outer diameter of
the jacket 6.94mm
Isolation thickness 0.65mm Rated voltage 300/500V
Outer insulation
diameter 2.6mm Critical
temperature 70℃
The maximum DC
resistance at 20℃20Ω/km N/A N/A