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    1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746 © Copyright 2000. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved.[...]

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    CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION Order toll-free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M. Monday to midnight Friday: 877-877-BBOX FREE technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Mail order: Black Box Corporation , 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com AUGUST 20[...]

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    1 FCC INFORMATION FEDERAL COMMUNICA TIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTR Y CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE ST A TEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate 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 communication. It has[...]

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    2 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY ST A TEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3. Todas las adverten[...]

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    3 NOM STATEMENT 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada. 13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde sal[...]

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    4 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL VT100™ is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.[...]

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    5 CONTENTS Contents Chapter Page 1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 1.1 Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 1.2 Entire Pro Switching System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2. [...]

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    6 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Chapter Page 3.1.3 Four-Cavity Patching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 3.2 Monitoring Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 3.3 Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 4. Component[...]

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    7 CONTENTS Chapter Page 6.1.2 HP OpenView User’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 6.1.3 Network Map and Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 6.1.4 Map Concepts and Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 6.1.5 Map Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    8 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Chapter Page Appendix B. Pin Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Appendix C. HDX2000L Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 C.1 Functions List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 C.2 Parameter[...]

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    9 CHAPTER 1: Specifications 1. Specifications 1.1 Cards Connectors —SM720C: (3) DB25 female; SM721C: (3) M/34 female; SM722C: (3) DB15 female; SM723C: (3) RJ-11; SM724C: (3) RJ-45 Indicators —SM705C-SM707C: (8) LEDs for transition activity Power —From the Rack Chassis 1.2 Entire Pro Switching System Protocols —Transparent to all protocols a[...]

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    10 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Switching —RS-232/V.24: 3 conductors, pins 1 (shield ground) and 7 (signal ground) are not switched; V.35: 19 conductors: RTS (C), CTS (D), DSR (E), DCD (F), DTR (H), LL (J), TM (K), TP (L), RL (BB), TD (P, S), RD (R, T), RC (V, X), EC (U, W), TC (Y, AA), pins A (shield ground) and B (signal ground) are not switched; RS-53[...]

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    11 CHAPTER 2: Introduction 2. Introduction The Pro Switching System is an advanced system for managing data lines and data networks. It has a broad range of capabilities and can adapt to small and large applications. Once you set up the system, it provides “hands-free” management. The predefined switching and backup tasks are performed automati[...]

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    12 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Control/Software: • SNMP • PC (HP OpenView Windows) • ASCII character strings • Async terminal menus • Central control of remote test equipment • Provides database including network performance evaluation The rest of this chapter describes the features of the Pro Switching System in more detail. It also provides [...]

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    13 CHAPTER 2: Introduction The line level has the following capabilities: • A/B switching • Two-, three-, and four-cavity patching (Refer to Chapter 3, Functions, for descriptions.) At the Rack level, the line cards are mounted in racks. Each rack has its own microprocessor-based control card. The rack level has line bridging and breaking via m[...]

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    14 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Figure 2-3. Site Level. • system health check • database report generation • system security functions (software and hardware pass codes) • multiple site management (up to 256 racks per site; up to 256 sites per system) (Refer to Chapter 6, Operation, for descriptions.) 2.2 Hardware Features 2.2.1 T WO -P ART C ARD D[...]

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    15 You can insert and remove front cards without removing rear cards or cables. Figure 2-4. Front and Rear Car ds. 2.2.2 F RONT -R EAR C ARD C OMBINATIONS Each front card is compatible with a specific rear card. 2.2.3 S UPPORTED I NTERFACES The system supports the following interfaces: RS-232/V.24, V.35, RS-530, DB15, RJ- 11, RJ-45. 2.2.4 S UPPORTE[...]

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    16 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Figure 2-5. Mixing Connectors in a Rack. 2.2.5 L INE C ARD S WITCHES AND I NDICATORS Each Switching card has a switch on the front panel for manual control. Each card also has LED indicators. (Refer to Chapter 4, Components, for a full description of line card switches and LEDs.) 2.2.6 C ONTROL C ARD S WITCHES AND I NDICATOR[...]

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    17 CHAPTER 2: Introduction (Refer to Chapter 4, Components, for a full description of control card switches and LEDs.) Figure 2-6. Control Car d Switches and Indicators. 2.3 System Management Features 2.3.1 HP O PEN V IEW W INDOWS G RAPHIC I NTERFACE Pro Switching System software running on a PC under HP OpenView for Windows mediates System Managem[...]

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    18 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM The displays include realistic front and rear views of the rack mount and the line cards. They show the current switched state of all lines and the status of monitored leads. The screen displays functional switch buttons. If you click on a displayed button, the equivalent hardware operation occurs at the site. For example, i[...]

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    19 CHAPTER 2: Introduction 2.3.3 A LARMING You can define failure criteria for each signal online, based on the sensing of SPACE, MARK, or NO DATA conditions and their duration. You can define different criteria for different times of the day. 2.3.4 A LARM B OX A port can be dedicated to let you connect an alarm box. The alarm box responds to alarm[...]

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    20 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM 2.3.10 O PEN C OMMUNICATION P ORT The Open Communication Port function lets you select one of the system’s communication ports to which a modem or terminal is connected. Then, via the PC, you can communicate directly with the connected device. 2.3.11 O PEN C HANNEL TO M ODEM At the PC, you can open a channel to any online [...]

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    21 CHAPTER 2: Introduction PC or through up to 64 auxiliary communication ports mounted on intelligent serial multi-port units. The connections between the PC and the rack can be of two types: 1. Dedicated line between the PC and a site. The site is always online with the PC (hardwired). 2. Dialup modem connection between the PC and a site (see Fig[...]

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    22 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM If an alarm is generated or restored to normal in a rack at a dialup site, and the site is off-line, the dialup site dials the central PC. When the connection is established, the dialup site comes online. The PC responds to the connection by polling the dialup site and obtaining information about current status and configura[...]

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    23 CHAPTER 3: Functions 3. Functions This chapter describes the functions of the Pro Switching System, including switching and patching options and the monitoring bus. The chapter also describes the system configuration options. 3.1 Switching and Patching The Pro Switching System offers these switching and patching options: • A/B switching • Th[...]

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    24 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Figure 3-2. Three-Cavity Patching. When you insert a patch cord into the MON cavity, it is connected to the circuit between the DTE and the DCE. This is a bridge connection, and the circuit is not broken. You can monitor the signals. When you insert a patch cord into the COMP cavity, the circuit is broken and the cord is con[...]

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    25 CHAPTER 3: Functions Figure 3-3. Four-Cavity Patching. When you insert a patch cord into the MON A cavity, it connects to the circuit between DTE A and the DCE. When you insert a patch cord into the MON B cavity, it connects to the circuit between DTE B and the DCE. The circuits are not broken. You can monitor the signals. When you insert a patc[...]

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    26 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM You can connect the monitoring bus to a line in any of three configurations, which correspond to the patching functions. You can bridge, break to DTE, or break to DCE. When you bridge a line, the equipment is connected to the circuit between the DTE and the DCE. The circuit is not broken, and you can monitor the signals. Whe[...]

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    27 CHAPTER 3: Functions Figure 3-5. Nor mal-Through. Figure 3-6. Bridge.[...]

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    28 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Figure 3-7. Break to DTE. Figure 3-8. Break to DCE. 3.3 Configurations There are two types of rack configurations: 1. One-section rack: In the one-section rack, the bus can connect to all 16 slots (see Figure 3-9). By default, the rack you receive is configured to be a one- section rack. 2. Two-section rack: You can use DIP [...]

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    29 CHAPTER 3: Functions That is, one bus connects to eight slots, and the other bus connects to the other eight slots (see Figure 3-9). Switch/patch cards provide AB switch with optional patch capabilities. Normally, you will place these cards in a one-section rack. Place the cards in any combination and in any order. NOTE Place the spare card in t[...]

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    30 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM 4. Components This chapter describes the Pro Switching System components and component functions, and provides model numbers. 4.1 Rackmount Chassis The Rackmount Chassis (SM700A) has 16 slots for front cards, 16 slots for rear cards, one slot (the rightmost slot) for the control card, and two slots for power supplies. The Ra[...]

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    31 CHAPTER 4: Components Figure 4-2. Key Switch Unlocked. 4.1.2 P ORTS • COMM[unication] ports: On the rear of the rack, there are two communication ports: COMM IN (DB25 male) and COMM OUT (DB25 female). For some system setups, use these ports to connect the rack to the managing PC. However, for SNMP setups, use the 10BASE-T connector on the cont[...]

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    32 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Figure 4-3. Rackmount Chassis Rear Ports. 4.2 Control Cards T able 4-1. Control Car ds Model Description SM701C SNMP 10BASE-T SM702C VT100™ The control card coordinates all rack functions, communicates with other racks, and communicates with the management PC. Each rack must have one control card, inserted into the rightmo[...]

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    33 CHAPTER 4: Components as the normal position. Then, when you press the N gang switch, all lines switch to the normal position. • LAMP TEST: This pushbutton lights all LEDs in the rack. You can use it to determine if an LED is operating correctly. • RESET: This switch performs a warm reset or a cold reset, depending on its associated DIP swit[...]

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    34 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Figure 4-4. Control Car d.[...]

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    35 CHAPTER 4: Components 4.3 Front Cards T able 4-2. Switch/Patch Front Car ds Model Interface Switch Patch Switched # of LEDs Alarms Mon. Bus Compatible Cond. Slots Rear Cards SM705C RS-232/V.24 A/B 4-cavity 23 1 √√ √ SM720C SM706C V.35 A/B 4-cavity 19 1 √√ SM721C SM707C RS-530 A/B 4-cavity 23 1 √√ √ SM720C SM708C DB15 SM722C SM709[...]

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    36 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM • Signals (red): Some Pro Switching System cards include LEDs that indicate the current status of signals. For example, RS-232 cards with LEDs indicate the status of TD, RD, RTS, CTS, DSR, DCD, DTR, and RI. • ALM (red): When flashing, indicates that the line passing through this card is generating an alarm condition. •[...]

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    37 CHAPTER 4: Components Figure 4-5. Switch/Patch Card. 4.4 Rear Cards Rear cards work with front cards to manage lines. The front card contains the switching and patching circuitry; the rear card contains the cable interface circuitry. The front card and the rear card mate when they are inserted into a rack. Rear cards and front cards that mate mu[...]

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    38 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM T able 4-3. Rear Cards Model Application # of Slots Connectors SM720C A/B switch (and patch) 1 A, B, Common: DB25F SM721C A/B switch (and patch) 1 A, B, Common: V.35F SM722C A/B switch (and patch) 1 A, B, Common: DB15F SM723C A/B switch 1 A, B, Common: RJ-11 SM724C A/B switch 1 A, B, Common: RJ-45 4.5 Power Supplies Power su[...]

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    39 CHAPTER 4: Components 4.7 System Cables System cables connect racks to the central PC via COMM ports. The first rack at a site is connected to the central site; the other racks are daisychained together. For SNMP applications, you don’t need to connect system cables to the COMM ports. 4.8 Accessories 4.8.1 B LANK P ANELS Blank panels cover emp[...]

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    40 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM 5. Installation This chapter shows you how to install a Pro Switching System for SNMP management. 5.1 Preparing the Rack “Preparing the rack off-site” sets up the rack so that a technician can quickly install the rack on-site, leave, and let the network manager perform the necessary SNMP/Telnet configurations to the rack[...]

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    41 CHAPTER 5: Installation Rack Description Guide Example Site name: Password (DIP switches): Rack name: Rack address (DIP switches): Baud rate: IP Address: Application: Switch/patch Slot: Connection: 1 A: Satellite, B: Telco, C: User001 2 A: Satellite, B: Telco, C: User002 3 A: Satellite, B: Telco, C: User003 4 A: Satellite, B: Telco, C: User004 5[...]

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    42 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM 5.1.2 C ONFIGURE THE C ONTROL C ARD AND DIP S WITCHES Each rack must have one control card, which is inserted into the rightmost slot of the rack. The control card coordinates all rack functions, communicates with other racks, and communicates with the management PC. Before installing the control card, you must configure its[...]

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    43 CHAPTER 5: Installation 2. To activate the battery, connect the pins for a two-pin group by placing the jumper across both pins. For a three-pin group, connect jumper cap across the two pins labeled ON. NOTE To disable the battery on the control card, for a two-pin jumper group disconnect the jumper cap across both pins so they rest on only one [...]

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    44 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM T able 5-2. DIP Switches at DS6 Switch Position In order to… Notes 1 to 8 OFF – Always set to OFF. T able 5-3. DIP Switches at DS5 Switch Position In order to… Notes 1 ON Disable the password. All racks at a site must use the same password. OFF Enable the password. When you enable the password, the management PC uses t[...]

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    45 CHAPTER 5: Installation T able 5-3 (continued). DIP Switches at DS5 Switch Position In order to… Notes 3 ON Disable the NORM SET and When you enable N gang switch buttons. NORM SET, you can use the control card NORM SET switch and the N gang switch. When you disable NORM OFF Enable the NORM SET and SET, you cannot use N gang switch buttons. th[...]

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    46 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM T able 5-4. DIP-Switch Settings at DS3 and DS4 T o set the password (DS3) to… Set Switches 1 through 8 to… T o set the rack address (DS4) to… 12345678 ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON 000 off ON ON ON ON ON ON ON 001 ON off ON ON ON ON ON ON 002 off off ON ON ON ON ON ON 003 ON ON off ON ON ON ON ON 004 off ON off ON ON ON ON O[...]

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    47 CHAPTER 5: Installation T able 5-4. DIP-Switch Settings at DS3 and DS4 T o set the password (DS3) to… Set Switches 1 through 8 to… T o set the rack address (DS4) to… 12345678 off ON ON ON ON off ON ON 033 ON off ON ON ON off ON ON 034 off off ON ON ON off ON ON 035 ON ON off ON ON off ON ON 036 off ON off ON ON off ON ON 037 ON off off ON [...]

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    48 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM T able 5-4 (continued). DIP-Switch Settings at DS3 and DS4 T o set the password (DS3) to… Set Switches 1 through 8 to… T o set the rack address (DS4) to… 12345678 ON off ON ON ON ON off ON 066 off off ON ON ON ON off ON 067 ON ON off ON ON ON off ON 068 off ON off ON ON ON off ON 069 ON off off ON ON ON off ON 070 off [...]

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    49 CHAPTER 5: Installation T able 5-4 (continued). DIP-Switch Settings at DS3 and DS4 T o set the password (DS3) to… Set Switches 1 through 8 to… T o set the rack address (DS4) to… 12345678 ON ON ON ON ON off off ON 096 off ON ON ON ON off off ON 097 ON off ON ON ON off off ON 098 off off ON ON ON off off ON 099 ON ON off ON ON off off ON 100[...]

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    T able 5-4 (continued). DIP-Switch Settings at DS3 and DS4 T o set the password (DS3) to… Set Switches 1 through 8 to… T o set the rack address (DS4) to… 12345678 off ON ON ON ON ON ON off 129 ON off ON ON ON ON ON off 130 off off ON ON ON ON ON off 131 ON ON off ON ON ON ON off 132 off ON off ON ON ON ON off 133 ON off off ON ON ON ON off 13[...]

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    51 CHAPTER 5: Installation T able 5-4 (continued). DIP-Switch Settings at DS3 and DS4 T o set the password (DS3) to… Set Switches 1 through 8 to… T o set the rack address (DS4) to… 1 2345678 ON off ON ON ON off ON off 162 off off ON ON ON off ON off 163 ON ON off ON ON off ON off 164 off ON off ON ON off ON off 165 ON off off ON ON off ON off[...]

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    52 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM T able 5-4 (continued). DIP-Switch Settings at DS3 and DS4 T o set the password (DS3) to… Set Switches 1 through 8 to… T o set the rack address (DS4) to… 12345678 ON ON ON ON ON ON off off 192 off ON ON ON ON ON off off 193 ON off ON ON ON ON off off 194 off off ON ON ON ON off off 195 ON ON off ON ON ON off off 196 of[...]

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    53 CHAPTER 5: Installation T able 5-4 (continued). DIP-Switch Settings at DS3 and DS4 T o set the password (DS3) to… Set Switches 1 through 8 to… T o set the rack address (DS4) to… 12345678 off ON ON ON ON off off off 225 ON off ON ON ON off off off 226 off off ON ON ON off off off 227 ON ON off ON ON off off off 228 off ON off ON ON off off [...]

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    54 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM To Set the Configuration DIP Switches 1. Locate the DIP switch sets labeled DS7, DS6, and DS5 on the control card. 2. Use the DIP switch tables to set the DS7, DS6, and DS5 DIP switches. Tables 5- 1 through 5-3 show the switch settings and provide notes that describe the DIP switch functions. Setting the Rack Address DIP Swi[...]

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    55 CHAPTER 5: Installation 5.1.3 I NSTALLING R ACK C OMPONENTS A rack has 16 slots for front cards, 16 slots for rear cards, one slot for the control card, and two slots for power supplies. To operate, a rack must include a control card and at least one power supply. If you want power redundancy (power backup), the rack must include two power suppl[...]

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    56 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM To Enter the IP Address into the Rack 1. Connect a VT100 terminal to the AUX port (located at the rear of the unit). Use a null-modem-type cable or equivalent. Refer to Table 5-5. T able 5-5. AUX Por t Pin Assignments Pin # Signal 1 Chassis GND 2 TXD 3 RXD 4 RTS 5 CTS 6 NOT USED 7 Signal GND 8 NOT USED 9 NOT USED 2. Set the [...]

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    57 CHAPTER 5: Installation 192.19.211.10 NOTE Once you enter the IP address into the rack, it is stored in battery- backed-up memory on the control card and will not be lost when you disconnect the power cord. 5.2 Installing the Rack The on-site installation consists of mounting the rack into a cabinet, connecting the necessary cables, and powering[...]

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    58 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM 5.3 Software/Management Installation To install the software and management PC: • Install the management PC (Section 5.3.1). • Install the software (HP OpenView and SNMP application software). See Section 5.3.2 and 5.3.3. 5.3.1 I NSTALLING THE M ANAGEMENT PC You can manage a Pro Switching System from an IBM compatible co[...]

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    59 CHAPTER 5: Installation Make sure to choose “SNMP over TCP/IP Communications” when the screen offering this selection appears. Upgrade to C2.17: 1. When the installation ends, return to your Windows 95 desktop and click on Start, Run… The Run screen appears. 2. Enter the following: E:OV217Setup (if necessary, replace E: with the correct[...]

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    60 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM This section describes how to configure your system and describes the SNMP/Telnet ASCII configuration commands. These commands are available via the serial COMM IN or AUX ports, or via a Telnet session onto the 10BASE-T port of the unit. You can obtain the SNMP/Telnet ASCII configuration list of commands via the HELP SET rac[...]

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    61 CHAPTER 5: Installation To Configure Rack Settings Enter… In order to… SE T RACK n FACTORY DEFAULTS Clear the battery-backed-up configuration and set all SNMP/Telnet parameters and MIB variables to their default values: DEFAULT ROUTER set to 0.0.0.0 IP ADDRESS set to 0.0.0.0 SNMP MANAGER are all cleared SNMP READ COMMUNITY NAME set to “pub[...]

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    62 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Enter… In order to… SET RACK n ECHO ON|OFF Set echo on or echo off for rack n. SET RACK n IP ADDRESS x.x.x.x Define the rack IP address. Default value: 0.0.0.0 SET RACK n LINE x|ALL PORT p Perform switching operations. This is not a configuration setting. Entering this command switches one line or all lines to a specifie[...]

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    63 CHAPTER 5: Installation Enter… In order to… SET RACK n SNMP READ COMMUNITY NAME name Define the SNMP community name to be accepted for SNMP GET requests and to be used for traps sent out to managers. Default value: public SET RACK n SNMP SECURITY TRAPS x Define the number of consecutive erroneous community names received after which an “sn[...]

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    64 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Enter… In order to… SE T RACK n TELNET PASSWORD password|NONE Define the login password for incoming Telnet sessions. You will not be prompted for a password if TELNET PASSWORD is set to NONE. Default value: NONE SE T RACK n TELNET SECURITY TRAPS x Define the number of consecutive erroneous login passwords received after[...]

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    65 CHAPTER 5: Installation Enter… In order to… GET RACK n DIPSW Display the DIP-switch settings for rack n. GET RACK n DIGITAL1|ANALOG|DIGITAL2 Display information about the bus for rack n. Enter only one of the three buses: DIGITAL1, ANALOG, or DIGITAL2. GET RACK n IP ADDRESS Display the IP address of rack n. GET RACK n MAC ADDRESS Display the[...]

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    66 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Enter… In order to… GET RACK n SNMP TRAPS Display the SNMP traps for rack n. GET RACK n SNMP WRITE COMMUNITY NAME Display the SNMP WRITE COMMUNITY NAME for rack n. GET RACK n SUBNET MASK Display the subnet mask for rack n. GET RACK n TELNET IDLE TIMEOUT Display the Telnet idle timeout setting for rack n. GE T RACK n TELN[...]

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    67 CHAPTER 5: Installation To Display Help Enter… In order to… HELP List the available configuration commands. HELP SET List the available SET commands. HELP GET List the available GET commands. HELP RESET List the available RESET commands. A Typical SNMP/Telnet Setup Sequence Would Look Like This: Basic IP settings: SET RACK 1 FACTORY DEFAULTS[...]

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    68 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM SET RACK 1 SNMP MANAGER 1 IP ADDRESS 231.98.4.29 1:OK SET RACK 1 SNMP MANAGER 2 IP ADDRESS 231.98.4.47 1:OK Unit reset in order for settings to take effect: RESET RACK 1 1:VERSION Black Box Pro Switching System 05.12A 1:SNMP UP ! Connectivity test: SET RACK 1 PING 231.98.4.49 PING STARTED. PRESS ANY KEY TO STOP. 11:07:44 REP[...]

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    69 CHAPTER 5: Installation I P ADDRESS: 231.098.004.204 SUBNET MASK: 255.255.255.000 DEFAULT ROUTER: 231.098.004.053 MAC ADDRESS: 0X00401601011E TRAPS: ON SECURITY TRAPS: 10 READ COMMUNITY: PUBLIC WRITE COMMUNITY: NETMAN ETHERNET STATISTICS NIC INTERRUPTS: 0000008769 DMA FAILURES: 0000000000 MEMORY SHORTAGES: 00000000000 MAX. QUEUE DEPTH: 000000002[...]

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    70 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM 6. Operation This chapter shows you how to operate the Pro Switching System using the SNMP application via HP OpenView. It explains the monitor displays through which you communicate with the system, and guides you step-by-step through the various aspects of network access and control. 6.1 Overview 6.1.1 SNMP A PPLICATION S [...]

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    71 CHAPTER 6: Operation The Pro Switching System map has five levels — overview submap, site submap, rack status display, line status display, alarm definition display — proceeding in logical fashion from most general to most particular. 6.1.5 M AP L EVELS • Top level: An “overview” submap that shows site icons. NOTE Each site in the netw[...]

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    72 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Description Guide, which the hardware installation technician(s) have turned in. Master forms for these guides are provided in Appendix A. You must also have available the following for each: • Name for the network (collection of all sites controlled from the PC). • Sites to include in the network. • Racks to include o[...]

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    73 CHAPTER 6: Operation If you must use a new name for a site, delete the old site from the map and create a new site with the desired name. Frequent Saves Avoid losing data by saving your map frequently while creating it. OpenView works by keeping a permanent file and a working file. At start-up, it reads from the permanent file and creates a new [...]

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    74 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM CAUTION Do not delete unneeded temp files while running OpenView! Alarm and System Event ASCII Files The system saves the alarm log in Paradox database files OVALINS.* in the OV directory. To save disk space between OpenView sessions, erase old alarm log files that will not be used. 6.3 Creating a System Map The first step i[...]

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    75 CHAPTER 6: Operation 6. Open level 2 Submap. From your site level (top level) map, double-click on the Pro Switching System site icon. This opens a submap that lets you add components to your site. 7. Add Rack Icons. From the Add toolbox, select Component and Pro Switching System from the dropdown lists to highlight the Pro Switching System unit[...]

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    76 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Figure 6-1. HP OpenV iew Screen. 6.4.1 S TARTING HP O PEN V IEW 1. From your Windows 95 desktop, select Start, Programs, HPOpenView, and choose the HP OpenView icon. HP OpenView starts up and automatically runs the SNMP application. 2. If a login screen appears, enter the correct user ID and password. If this is your first s[...]

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    77 CHAPTER 6: Operation Figure 6-2. Login Screen. 6.4.2 M AIN M ENU HP OpenView provides a main menu bar that runs across the top of the screen (Figure 6-3). Almost all the main menu items—File, Edit, View, Monitor, Control, Options, Windows, and Help—are common to most HP OpenView applications. If you are already experienced with HP OpenView, [...]

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    78 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM F ile E dit View Monitor Control Pro Switching System System O ptions W indow Help Figure 6-3. Main Menu. 6.4.3 F ILE M ENU The File menu contains the following selections: •N e w • Open • Save • Save As • Check Map • Print Submap • Print Object List • Print Setup • Load Selection List • Save Selection Li[...]

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    79 CHAPTER 6: Operation Figure 6-4. File Menu. Opening a New Map File Follow this procedure to create a new empty map onto which you may place icons to visually organize your system. 1. From the main menu, select File, then New. The Login screen appears (see Figure 6-5). 2. Enter the User ID (default: blackbox). 3. Enter the Password (default: blac[...]

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    80 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Figure 6-5. Login Screen. Opening an Existing Map File Follow this procedure to open a previously saved map file. 1. From the main menu, select File, Open. The Open screen appears (see Figure 6-6). Figure 6-6. Open Screen. Pro Switching System - Login blackbox[...]

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    81 CHAPTER 6: Operation 2. Locate and select the appropriate file. 3. Click on OK to open the file. New Submap You can’t use this menu option with the Pro Switching System. To edit a selected object, select Edit, then Describe or Monitor, then Describe from the main menu. Rename Submap You can’t use this menu option with the Pro Switching Syste[...]

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    82 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM • Set Background Image • Clear Background Image • Set Home Submap Display “Add” Toolbox To display the Add Toolbox from where you can add icons, drawing objects, and text to your map, select Edit from the main menu, then Add. The Add Toolbox appears. Cut/Copy/Paste/Delete Follow these procedures to edit objects and[...]

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    83 CHAPTER 6: Operation Clear Submap This menu option cannot be used in conjunction with the Pro Switching System. To edit a selected object, select Edit, then Describe or Monitor, then Describe from the main menu. Delete Submap This menu option cannot be used in conjunction with the Pro Switching System. To edit a selected object, select Edit, the[...]

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    84 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Set Home Submap Follow this procedure to define the top level “Home” submap for the current map. The home submap is the one displayed when you first display a map, and it should contain a submap symbol for each submap in the map. 1. From the main menu, select Edit, then Set Home Submap. The Set Home Submap screen appears[...]

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    85 CHAPTER 6: Operation 3. Position the box and click OK to view. Set Grid Perform this procedure to set the grid spacing, which is used as a drawing guide. 1. Click on the submap to select it. 2. From the main menu, select View, then Set Grid. The Set Grid screen appears. 3. Set the horizontal and vertical grid spacing. 4. Click on OK to set. Show[...]

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    86 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM 2. From the main menu, select Monitor, then Describe. The description screen for the object appears. 3. Edit or add the appropriate information for the object. Status Legend Follow this procedure to display the status legend, which shows the states of the objects using color codes. By default, they are: • Red (Critical): i[...]

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    87 CHAPTER 6: Operation Alarm Log Perform this procedure to display the alarm log screen, which displays a list of alarms and other alarm information: • Acknowledge: Click on this to acknowledge a particular alarm (highlighted). The alarm disappears and is stored in the history file. • Acknowledge All: Click on this to acknowledge all alarms. T[...]

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    88 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Browse Web Home Page Follow this procedure to view the device’s home page if the device supports Web- based management. This menu item is only enabled when the selected object contains a Home Page URL in its Describe information. 1. Click on the device icon to select it. 2. From the main menu, select Control, then Browse W[...]

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    89 CHAPTER 6: Operation To Protect Your Map 1. From the main menu, select Options, then Protect Map. The protect map screen appears. 2. Enter a password. 3. Click OK to enable. The word “Protected” is displayed in the status bar at the bottom of the OpenView window. To Unprotect Your Map 1. From the main menu, select Options, then Unprotect Map[...]

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    90 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM NOTE To set new passwords, select Options, then Set Password from the main menu. Log Out Perform this procedure to disable HP OpenView menus and lock the map. The only basic OpenView functions available will be the Log In menu item and the Help menu. To Log Out From the main menu, select Options, then Log Out. HP OpenView me[...]

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    91 CHAPTER 6: Operation 2. Choose the appropriate customize settings. 3. Click OK to set. The full settings will take effect on your next session. Customize Alarms Perform this procedure to customize your alarm settings. 1. From the main menu, select Options, then Customize Alarms. The Customize Alarm screen appears. 2. Choose the appropriate custo[...]

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    92 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM NOTE To define your home submap, select Edit, then Set Home Submap from the main menu. Previous Submap Follow this procedure to display the previous submap you were viewing. From the main menu, select Window, Previous Submap. The previous submap appears. Locate Submap Follow this procedure to locate and display a submap for [...]

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    93 CHAPTER 6: Operation 1. From the main menu, select Help, then HP OpenView Index. The HP OpenView Index appear. 2. Use the menus and keywords to search for the desired information. About Follow this procedure to view the version number, release date, and copyright information for HP OpenView for Windows and application software. From the main men[...]

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    94 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM NOTE You cannot change the Name field in the Site Description screen once you enter it. If you need to rename your site, you must delete your site icon and create a new site with the desired name. Figure 6-7. Site Description Screen. 6.5.2 R ACK D ESCRIPTION S CREEN The Rack Description screen (Figure 6-8) allows you to view[...]

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    95 CHAPTER 6: Operation 1. Click on the rack icon to select it. 2. From the main menu, select Monitor, then Describe. The Rack Description screen appears. Figure 6-8. Rack Description Screen. 6.5.3 L INE D ESCRIPTION S CREEN The Line Description screen allows you to view and edit information about your line card. You can modify all fields in the sc[...]

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    96 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Figure 6-9. Line Description Screen. 6.5.4 S WITCH M ENU Figure 6-10. Switch Menu. Pro Switching System - Line Description Pro Switching System[...]

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    97 CHAPTER 6: Operation The Switch menu displays the following selections: • Definitions Groups Default Switch Switch Schedules Standard Alarms Alarm Triggered Switching Monitor Bus • Operations Switching Default Switching Scheduled Switching Standard Alarms Alarm Triggered Switching • Go To Site Rack Line • Network Broadcast Health Checks [...]

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    98 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM The Definitions selection has the following sub-selections: • Groups • Default Switch • Switch Schedules • Standard Alarms • Alarm Triggered Switching • Monitor Bus Groups Perform this procedure to create or modify switch groups. To Create or Modify Switch Groups 1. From the main menu, select Pro Switching System[...]

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    99 CHAPTER 6: Operation 2. In the Group box, enter the name of a new group; or click on the arrow and choose a name from the display list of groups already created. 3. In the Notes box (optional), enter any information about the group. 4. In the Site box, click on a site to narrow your selection to a particular site. In the Rack box, click on a rac[...]

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    100 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Figure 6-13. Default Switch Screen. 2. In the Definition Name box, enter the name of a new definition; or click on the arrow and choose a name from the display list of definitions already created. 3. In the Notes box (optional), enter any information that may be helpful to you. 4. In the Group box, click on the arrow and ch[...]

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    101 CHAPTER 6: Operation 6. Click on... SAVE to save your definition. CLEAR to clear the display. DELETE to delete the definition. EXIT to exit the screen. NOTE Clicking on SAVE only stores your changes to the program’s temporary memory. To fully save your changes to the map file, remember to select File, then Save (As) from the main menu before [...]

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    102 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM 2. In the Definition Name box, enter the name of a new definition; or click on the arrow and choose a name from the display list of definitions already created. 3. In the Notes box (optional), enter any information that may be helpful to you. 4. In the Hour and Minute box, choose the time of switching. 5. In the Days box, c[...]

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    103 CHAPTER 6: Operation Figure 6-15. Standard Alarms. 2. In the Alarm Definition Name box, enter the name of a new definition; or click on the arrow and choose a name from the display list of definitions already created. 3. In the Notes box (optional), enter any information that may be helpful to you. 4. In the Version A and Version B boxes, choos[...]

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    104 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM CLEAR to clear your selections. DELETE to delete the entire definition. EXIT to exit the screen. NOTE Clicking on SAVE only stores your changes to the program’s temporary memory. To fully save your changes to the map file, remember to select File, then Save (As) from the main menu before exiting HP OpenView. Alarm Trigger[...]

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    105 CHAPTER 6: Operation Figure 6-16. Alar m T riggered Switching Screen. 2. In the Alarm Definition Name box, enter the name of a new definition; or click on the arrow and choose a name from the display list of definitions already created. 3. In the Notes box (optional), enter any information that may be helpful to you. 4. In the Version A and Ver[...]

  • Page 109

    106 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM state to trigger an alarm and consequently switch to the redundant line. (Note that a D (Disable) setting will not display when the screen is recalled.) In the Restore section, select a State (D, M, S, N) and a Duration (1-999 seconds) that the lead must continue in the complementary state to trigger a fallback switch from [...]

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    107 CHAPTER 6: Operation Figure 6-17. Monitor Bus Screen. 2. In the Definition Name box, enter the name of a new definition; or click on the arrow and choose a name from the display list of definitions already created. 3. In the Notes box (optional), enter any information that may be helpful to you. 4. Select the bus: Digital 1, Digital 2, or Analo[...]

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    108 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM DELETE to delete the entire definition. EXIT to exit the screen. NOTE Clicking on SAVE only stores your changes to the program’s temporary memory. To fully save your changes to the map file, remember to select File, then Save (As) from the main menu before exiting HP OpenView. Operations Figure 6-18. Operations Screen. Th[...]

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    109 CHAPTER 6: Operation To Perform Switching Operations 1. From the main menu, select Pro Switching System, then Operations, then Switching. The Group Switching Operations screen appears. Figure 6-19. Group Switching Scr een. 2. In the Group box, select the predefined group on which to perform switching. (The group was created by selecting Pro Swi[...]

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    110 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM 5. Click on... GO to execute the switching. CLEAR to clear your selections. EXIT to exit the screen. NOTE You can also perform switching operations from the Rack Status screen, which shows real-time views of the rack. Default Switching Follow this procedure to execute default switching operations. To Perform Default Switchi[...]

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    111 CHAPTER 6: Operation 4. Click on... GO to execute the switching. EXIT to exit the screen. Scheduled Switching Follow this procedure to enable or disable scheduled switching operations. To Perform Scheduled Switching Operations 1. From the main menu, select Pro Switching System, then Operations, then Scheduled Switching. The Scheduled Switching [...]

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    112 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM 5. Click on... ENABLE to begin scheduled switching operations—the selected scheduled switching definition will be applied to the selected switch group. DISABLE to end scheduled switching operations. EXIT to exit the screen. NOTE You can also select Scheduled Switching operations from the Line Status screen. Refer to Secti[...]

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    113 CHAPTER 6: Operation 2. In the Group box, click on the arrow and choose a name from the display list of switch groups previously created. 3. In the Alarm Criteria Set box, click on the arrow and choose a name from the display list of alarm definitions previously created. 4. In the Notes boxes (optional), enter any information that may be helpfu[...]

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    114 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Figure 6-23. Alar m T riggered Switching Screen. 2. In the ATS (Alarm Triggered Switching) Definition box, click on the arrow and choose a name from the display list of alarm definitions previously created. 3. In the Target Group box, click on the arrow and choose a name from the display list of switch groups previously cre[...]

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    115 CHAPTER 6: Operation DISABLE to end Alarm Triggered Switching operations. EXIT to exit the screen. NOTE You can also select Alarm Triggered Switching operations from the Line Status screen. Refer to Section 6.5.7. GoTo Figure 6-24. GoT o Selection Box. The GoTo selection has the following sub-selections: • Site • Rack • Line Site Follow t[...]

  • Page 119

    116 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Figure 6-25. Site Selection Screen. 2. Select the site that you wish to display. 3. Click on: GOTO to display the site submap. EXIT to exit the screen. Rack Perform this procedure to display the Rack Status screen for a particular rack. To Go To a Rack 1. From the main menu, select Pro Switching System, then GoTo, then Rack[...]

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    117 CHAPTER 6: Operation Figure 6-26. GoT o Rack Screen. 2. Using the Site and Rack boxes, select the rack that you wish to display. To find a rack among a list of names, use FIND. 3. Click on: GOTO to display the Rack Status screen. EXIT to exit the screen. Line Follow this procedure to display the Line Status screen for a particular line. To Go T[...]

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    118 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Figure 6-27. Line Selection Screen. 2. Using the Site, Rack, and Line boxes, select the line that you wish to display. To find a line among a list of names, use FIND. 3. Click on: GOTO to display the Line Status screen. EXIT to exit the screen. Network Figure 6-28. Network Menu. Pro Switching System - Line Selection Pro Swi[...]

  • Page 122

    119 CHAPTER 6: Operation The Network selection has the following sub-selections: • Broadcast • Health Checks • Report Broadcast Perform this procedure to define network time and to broadcast it. You should broadcast network time early in the process of creating a network map—after you have done both of the following: • defined at least on[...]

  • Page 123

    120 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM To Define a Health Check Schedule 1. From the main menu, select Pro Switching System, then Network, then Health Checks, System (All Sites). The System Health Check Schedule screen (Figure 6- 29) appears. Figure 6-29. Health Check Schedule Screen. 2. Click on IMMEDIATE to initiate an immediate health check of all system site[...]

  • Page 124

    121 CHAPTER 6: Operation NOTE Clicking on SAVE only stores your changes to the program’s temporary memory. To fully save your changes to the map file, remember to select File, then Save (As) from the main menu before exiting HP OpenView. NOTE Schedule a health check for a period of low system activity. Report Perform this procedure to define and [...]

  • Page 125

    122 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM 2. Click on a selection from the... Group box to limit the report to the previously defined group. Site box to generate the report on all racks on the site. Rack box to limit the report to a specific rack. Line box to limit the report to a single line. 3. In the Definitions box, leave these items unchecked. The Pro Switchin[...]

  • Page 126

    123 CHAPTER 6: Operation The System menu has the following selections: • Operator Sign-On • Communication Ports Describe Status Open Port • Line Account IDs • Alarm Box • Satellite P.C. • Courtesy Terminals • User Definitions Operator Sign-On Perform this procedure to allow authorized users to enter the HP OpenView program. If the Map[...]

  • Page 127

    124 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Figure 6-32. Login Screen. 2. Enter the User ID (default: blackbox). 3. Enter the Password (default: blackbox). 4. Click on OK to sign on. Communication Ports The Communication Ports selection applies to your setup only if you are communicating to the racks via the COM ports on the PC. It does not apply to SNMP setups. Line[...]

  • Page 128

    125 CHAPTER 6: Operation Satellite P.C. The Satellite P.C. selection does not apply to SNMP setups. Courtesy Terminals The Courtesy Terminals selection does not apply to SNMP setups. User Definitions Perform this procedure to assign user IDs, passwords, and levels of privilege. You can delete the default user ID (blackbox) and password (blackbox) s[...]

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    126 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM 2. To create a new user, click on New. To edit a user, click on the user from the list in the lower panel and click Replace. To delete a user, click on the user from the list in the lower panel and click Delete. 3. In the Name box, enter user ID to be defined. 4. In the Password box, enter the password of the user to be def[...]

  • Page 130

    127 CHAPTER 6: Operation From the Rack Status screen, you can • Perform individual line card switching. • Perform gang switching. • Perform customized gang switching. • Clear the monitor bus. • Reset the rack. • Display the line card status screen. To Display the Rack Status Screen 1. Go to or display the submap containing the Pro Switc[...]

  • Page 131

    128 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM To Perform Individual Line Card Switching 1. Click on the letter box, located at the bottom of the line card. The line card switches to the next available position. 2. Repeat step 1 until the desired switch position is set. NOTE Switching may take several seconds to occur, depending upon your polling frequency settings. To [...]

  • Page 132

    129 CHAPTER 6: Operation To Clear the Monitor Bus Click on one of Monitor Bus buttons—Digital 1, Digital 2, or Analog. To Reset the Rack... Click on the RESET button, located at the bottom of the control card. To Display the Line Card Status Screen Double-click on the desired line card. The line card status screen appears. 6.5.7 L INE C ARD S TAT[...]

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    130 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM From the line card status screen, you can • Perform individual line card switching. • Bridge a line card to a bus. • Enter the Scheduled Switching screen. • Enter the Standard Alarm screen. • Enter the Alarm Triggered Switching screen. To Display the Line Card Status Screen 1. From the site-level submap, double-cl[...]

  • Page 134

    131 CHAPTER 6: Operation To Enter the Scheduled Switching Screen Click on the Scheduled Switching button. To Enter the Standard Alarm Screen Click on the Standard Alarm button. To Enter the Alarm Triggered Switching Screen Click on the Alarm Triggered Switching button. 6.5.8 S WITCH S CHEDULE D EFINITION S CREEN The Switch Schedule Definition scree[...]

  • Page 135

    132 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM To Set the Line Level Switch Schedule 1. In the Scheduled Switching Definitions box, click on the arrow and choose a name from the display list of definitions already created. or In the Hour and Minute box, choose the time of switching. 2. In the Days box, choose the day(s) of switching. 3. In the How Often box, choose the [...]

  • Page 136

    133 CHAPTER 6: Operation Figure 6-37. Line Level Standard Alarm Definitions Screen. To Create or Modify Standard Alarms Definitions 1. In the Standard Alarm Definitions box, click on the arrow and choose a name from the display list of definitions already created. or In the Standard Alarm—Line Level area, for each port (COM, A, B) and each lead ([...]

  • Page 137

    134 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM 6.5.10 A LARM T RIGGERED S WITCHING S CREEN The Alarm Triggered Switching screen allows you to set up alarms for various leads (RTS, CTS, etc.). You can set the alarms by clicking on the appropriate areas, or you can choose from a list of previously defined alarms. To Display the Line Level Alarm Triggered Switching Screen [...]

  • Page 138

    135 CHAPTER 6: Operation (The other port is automatically selected as the redundant line in the Redundant Line Criteria area.) For each lead (TD, RD, etc.) desired, select a State (Disable, Mark, Space, No Data) and a Duration (1-999 seconds) that the lead(s) must continue in that state to trigger an alarm and consequently switch to the redundant l[...]

  • Page 139

    136 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM 7. Maintenance No preventive or routine maintenance is required for the Pro Switching System. Periodically test the LED lamps by pressing the Lamp Test Button. All LEDs should light. To replace a card, unscrew the mounting screws. Slide the card out of the rack and install a replacement. W ARNING Turn power off before disco[...]

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    137 CHAPTER 8: Troubleshooting 8. T roubleshooting 8.1 Power Problems Problem: The Pro Switching System does not power on. (The cooling fans do not rotate; or when you press the LAMP TEST button, no LEDs on the System light.) Solution #1: Make sure the power supply module is fully inserted into the rack mount. Solution #2: Make sure the AC power co[...]

  • Page 141

    138 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Solution #3: Make sure the power supply modules and the control card are functioning properly. Problem: Individual lines cannot be switched. Solution #1: Make sure that the interface card is fully inserted into the rack mount. Solution #2: Make sure that the power supply modules are functioning properly. 8.4 PC Control Prob[...]

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    139 APPENDIX A: Rack Description Guide Appendix A. Rack Description Guide This appendix provides the Rack Description Guide. For each rack that you install, make a photocopy of the Rack Description Guide and supply the missing information. Make two photocopies of the completed sheets. Give one set of sheets to the installer technician. Give another[...]

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    140 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM[...]

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    141 APPENDIX B: Pin Configurations Appendix B. Pin Configurations This appendix shows the pin configurations for various ports in the Pro Switching System. Communication Cable Table B-1 summarizes the uses for the different types of communication cable. Pin configurations for these tables of cables are provided in tables, which were presented in pr[...]

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    142 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM T able B-1. Digital 1, Monitoring Bus Connector , DB25 Interface RS-232 V .35 RS-530 Mon. Bus Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Line Name Name Name SHIELD 1 SHIELD 1 SHIELD 1 SHIELD 1 DMON0 2 TD 2 TD+ 2 TD+ 2 DMON1 3 RD 3 RD+ 3 RD+ 3 DMON2 4 RTS 4 RTS 4 RTS+ 4 DMON3 5 CTS 5 CTS 5 CTS+ 5 DMON4 6 DSR 6 DSR 6 DCE+ 6 GND 7 G[...]

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    143 APPENDIX B: Pin Configurations Pin Configuration for V.35 Line Cards Using DB25 Rear Cards in the Pro Switching System T able B-2. Line Card Configuration DB25 V .35 Signal 1 Frame GND 2 TD+ 3 RD+ 4 RTS 5 CTS 6 DSR 7 Signal GND 8 DCD 9 10 11 TM 12 TP 13 RC- 14 15 TC+ 16 RD- 17 RC+ 18 TD- 19 20 DTR 21 RL 22 LL 23 EC- 24 EC+ 25 TC-[...]

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    144 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM T able B-3. Pin Configuration, COMM IN Por t (DB25 Male) Pin Signal Direction 1 SHIELD GND — 2T D I n 3 RD Out 4 RTS In 5 CTS Out 6 DSR Out 7 SIGNAL GND — 20 DTR In T able B-4. Pin Configuration, COMM OUT Por t (DB25 Female) Pin Signal Direction 1 SHIELD GND — 2 TD Out 3R D I n 4 RTS Out 5 CTS In 6 DSR In 7 SIGNAL GND[...]

  • Page 148

    145 APPENDIX B: Pin Configurations T able B-6. RS-232 Pin Assignments, DIGITAL Port (DB25 Female) Pin Signal 1 SHIELD GND 2T D 3R D 4 RTS 5 CTS 6 DSR 7 SIGNAL GND 8 DCD 13 SCTS 15 TC 16 SRD 17 RC 20 DTR 21 SQD 22 RI 23 DSRS 24 EC 25 TI[...]

  • Page 149

    146 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM T able B-7. V .35 Pin Assignments, DIGIT AL Por t (DB25 Female) Pin Signal V .35 1 SHIELD GND A 2 TD-A P 3 RD-A R 4 RTS C 5 CTS D 6 DSR E 7 SIGNAL GND B 8 DCD F 13 RC-B X 15 TC-A Y 16 RD-B T 17 RC-A V 20 DTR H 21 TD-B S 22 LL J 23 EC-B W 24 EC-A U 25 TC-B AA[...]

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    147 APPENDIX C: HDX2000L Library Appendix C. HDX2000L Librar y The HDX2000L library enables a programmer to create an application that controls remote Pro Switching System units with minimal effort. It provides basic functions and alarming such as switching to a specific port or monitoring a particular signal. The library controls units connected t[...]

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    148 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM int Hdx2000Exit(HGLOBAL hSession); Exits the library (mandatory last call to the library). int Hdx2000SwitchSet(HGLOBAL hSession, char *szIpAddress, char *szWriteCommunity, int cc, int pp); Initiates a switch request (will generate a SWI or GSW trap). hSession Session handler szIpAddress IP address of the target rack szWrit[...]

  • Page 152

    149 APPENDIX C: HDX2000L Library int Hdx2000LineCommentSet(HGLOBAL hSession, char *szIpAddress, char *szWriteCommunity, int cc, char *comment); Changes the comment for a line card (will generate a LIN trap). hSession Session handler szIpAddress IP address of the target rack szWriteCommunity Write community name of the target rack cc Card slot numbe[...]

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    150 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Example: SWI-06-14-02-195.9.200.12 Remote switch to B on slot #14 by user 195.9.200.12 C.2 Parameters List cc Card slot number from 01 to 16 cm Comment string for the line card ee Error code (HDX2000L_ERROR_xxx or SNMPAPI_xxx) fc Front card code (2-digit hexadecimal value) ll LED/signal number (HDX2000L_LED_xxx) 01 TXD 02 R[...]

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    151 APPENDIX C: HDX2000L Library 01 for position A 02 for position B 03 for position C 04 for position D rc Rear card code (2-digit hexadecimal value) sp Line specific parameter ss Status code (HDX2000L_STATUS_xxx) 00 OK 01 Absent 02 Failure 03 Inserted 04 Removed 05 Manual operation 06 Remote operation vv.vv Rack firmware version number (for examp[...]

  • Page 155

    152 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM WNDCLASS wndclass; /* Windows initialization */ wndclass.lpfnWndProc = MainWndProc; wndclass.hInstance = hInstance; wndclass.lpszClassName = szAppClass; . . . if (! RegisterClass(&wndclass)) { /* Error */ } hMain= CreateWindow(szAppClass, szAppName, WS_OVERLAPPEDWINDOW, CW_USEDEFAULT, CW_USEDEFAULT, CW_USEDEFAULT, CW_US[...]

  • Page 156

    153 APPENDIX C: HDX2000L Library { case WM_TRAP_2000: /* Retrieve the new trap */ nResult= Hdx2000TrapRead(ghSession, szIpAddressBuf, szTrapBuf); if (nResult== 0) { /* Process the new trap */ TrapAnalyze(szIpAddressBuf, szTrapBuf); } else { /* Error */ } return 0; case WM_TIMER: /* Check rack 195.9.200.65 whose read community */ /*is ‘public’ e[...]

  • Page 157

    154 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM { /* Error */ } return 0; . . . } break; . . . case WM_DESTROY: /* Exit the Hadax 2000 remote control library */ Hdx2000Exit(ghSession); PostQuitMessage(0); return 0; } return DefWindowProc(hWnd, uMsg, wParam, lParam); } C.4 Debug To debug the application, you can generate a library log file. To do so, create the [HDX2000L][...]

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    155 Appendix D. Proprietar y MIB This appendix lists the variables of the proprietary MIB for use with SNMP. D.1 MIB Path Summary The following flowchart shows the MIB paths of the variables in the HDX2000.MIB file. The variables are located at the end of each branched path and are not enclosed in brackets [ ]. The variables and their usage are exp[...]

  • Page 159

    156 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM [gangSwitchEntry] 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.3.1 gangSwitchPush 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.3.1.2.gangSwitchIndex [monBusTable] 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.4 [monBusEntry] 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.4.1 monBusMode 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.4.1.2.monBusIndex monBusLineCardIndex 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.4.1.3.monBusIndex monBusLineChanIndex 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.4.1.4.monBusIndex [[...]

  • Page 160

    157 APPENDIX D: Proprietary MIB sigAlarmSeconds 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.7.1.6.sigAlarmIndex sigAlarmTrap 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.7.1.7.sigAlarmIndex sigAlarmStart 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.7.1.8.sigAlarmIndex sigAlarmStop 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.7.1.9.sigAlarmIndex sigAlarmState 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.7.1.10.sigAlarmIndex sigAlarmComment 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.7.1.11.sigAlarmIndex si[...]

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    158 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM timeTrigOpRowStatus 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.9.1.10.timeTrigOpIndex [busTrigOpTable] 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.10 [busTrigOpEntry] 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.10.1 busTrigOpCode 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.10.1.2.busTrigOpIndex busTrigOpSwitchToPort 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.10.1.3.busTrigOpIndex busTrigOpCardsList 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.10.1.4.busTrigOpIndex busTrigOpCo[...]

  • Page 162

    159 APPENDIX D: Proprietary MIB Operation: Set Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.1.1.0 Set Value: TUE 13:15 rackKeyLocked Description: Key switch position. When the key is in the locked position, the manual switch buttons on the front of the rack are disabled. When the key is in the unlocked position, the switch buttons are enabled. You can only GET the [...]

  • Page 163

    160 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM MIB Path: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.1.3 iso(1).org(3).dod(6).internet(1).private(4).ent erprises(1).Hadax(509). IntelliSwitch2000(1).rack2000Entry(1).rackLin eCardChanges(3) Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.1.3.0 where 0 indicates that the variable is not part of a table. Example: Display the total number of line card removals and inser[...]

  • Page 164

    161 APPENDIX D: Proprietary MIB rackAlarmTrigOpChanges Description: Total number of alarm-triggered operation changes since the rack was last re-initialized. You can only GET the value of this variable. Parameters: Counter MIB Path: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.1.5 iso(1).org(3).dod(6).internet(1).private(4).ent erprises(1).Hadax(509). IntelliSwitch2000(1).ra[...]

  • Page 165

    162 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Example: Display the total number of time-triggered operation changes since the rack was last re- initialized. Operation: Get Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.1.6.0 rackBusTrigOpChanges Description: Total number of bus-triggered operation changes since the rack was last re-initialized. You can only GET the value of this variable[...]

  • Page 166

    163 APPENDIX D: Proprietary MIB MIB Path: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.1.8 iso(1).org(3).dod(6).internet(1).private(4).ent erprises(1).Hadax(509). IntelliSwitch2000(1).rack2000Entry(1).rackPsC hanges(8) Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.1.8.0 where 0 indicates that the variable is not part of a table Example: Display the total number of power supply status changes [...]

  • Page 167

    164 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Parameters: Counter MIB Path: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.1.10 iso(1).org(3).dod(6).internet(1).private(4).ent erprises(1).Hadax(509). IntelliSwitch2000(1).rack2000Entry(1).rackSig Alarms(10) Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.1.10.0 where 0 indicates that the variable is not part of a table Example: Display the total number of monitored si[...]

  • Page 168

    165 APPENDIX D: Proprietary MIB rackSwitchErrs Description: Total number of switching errors since the rack was last re-initialized. You can only GET the value of this variable. Parameters: Counter MIB Path: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.1.12 iso(1).org(3).dod(6).internet(1).private(4).ent erprises(1).Hadax(509). IntelliSwitch2000(1).rack2000Entry(1).rackSwit [...]

  • Page 169

    166 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Operation: Get Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.1.13.0 rackIpRequester Description: The IP address of the remote entity that last requested a switch. The null value is returned if this is a local manual switch. You can only GET the value of this variable. Parameters: IP address MIB Path: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.1.14 iso(1).org(3).dod([...]

  • Page 170

    167 APPENDIX D: Proprietary MIB MIB Path: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.2.1.2 iso(1).org(3).dod(6).internet(1).private(4).ent erprises(1).Hadax(509). IntelliSwitch2000(1).powerTable(2).powerEntr y(1).powerStatus(2) Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.2.1.2.[powerIndex] where [powerIndex] is 1 for power supply 1 2 for power supply 2 Example: Display the status of power[...]

  • Page 171

    168 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM D.4 Gang Switching The following variables allow you to perform gang switching operations for your unit. gangSwitchPush Description: Setting this variable pushes the gang switch button on the rack to perform group switching on the line cards. Pushing the A(1), B(2), C(3), or D(4) button forces all line cards to switch to th[...]

  • Page 172

    169 APPENDIX D: Proprietary MIB D.5 Monitoring The following variables allow you to perform monitoring operations for your unit. Note that when performing a SET on any of these variables, you MUST include both the ‘monBusMode’ and ‘monBusLineCardIndex’ variables in the same request. monBusMode Description: Monitoring mode for the bus. You c[...]

  • Page 173

    170 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM monBusLineCardIndex Description: The line card selected for monitoring. You can SET and GET the value of this variable, but you must also include the ‘monBusMode’ variable in your SET request. Parameters: Line card 1 to 16 MIB Path: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.4.1.3 iso(1).org(3).dod(6).internet(1).private(4).ent erprises(1).Hada[...]

  • Page 174

    171 APPENDIX D: Proprietary MIB MIB Path: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.4.1.4 iso(1).org(3).dod(6).internet(1).private(4).ent erprises(1).Hadax(509). IntelliSwitch2000(1).monBusTable(4).monBus Entry(1). monBusLineChanIndex(4) Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.4.1.4.[monBusIndex] where [monBusIndex] is 1 for monitor bus digital one 2 for monitor bus analog 3 for moni[...]

  • Page 175

    172 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM MIB Path: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.5.1.2 iso(1).org(3).dod(6).internet(1).private(4).ent erprises(1).Hadax(509). IntelliSwitch2000(1).lineCardTable(5).lineCar dEntry(1). lineInterfaceType(2) Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.5.1.2.[lineCardIndex] where [lineCardIndex] is the slot number (1 through 16) occupied by the line card. Example:[...]

  • Page 176

    173 APPENDIX D: Proprietary MIB lineSwitchedPort Description: The port switched to (for example, port A). You can SET and GET the value of this variable. Parameters: A(1), B(2), C(3), D(4), normal(5) MIB Path: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.5.1.4 iso(1).org(3).dod(6).internet(1).private(4).ent erprises(1).Hadax(509). IntelliSwitch2000(1).lineCardTable(5).lineCa[...]

  • Page 177

    174 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.5.1.5.[lineCardIndex] where [lineCardIndex] is the slot number (1 through 16) occupied by the line card. Example: Define port D as the normal port for line card 6. Operation: Set Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.5.1.5.6 Set Value: D(4) lineSwitchedPort2 Description: The port switched to for the second[...]

  • Page 178

    175 APPENDIX D: Proprietary MIB Parameters: none(0), A(1), B(2) MIB Path: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.5.1.7 iso(1).org(3).dod(6).internet(1).private(4).ent erprises(1).Hadax(509). IntelliSwitch2000(1).lineCardTable(5).lineCar dEntry(1).lineNormalPort2(7) Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.5.1.7.[lineCardIndex] where [lineCardIndex] is the slot number (1 through 16)[...]

  • Page 179

    176 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Example: Display whether or not line card 7 has patching capabilities; if so, whether or not a patch cable is inserted. Operation: Get Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.5.1.8.7 lineBridgeCapability Description: Indicates whether or not the line card has bridging capability. You can only GET the value of this variable. Parameters:[...]

  • Page 180

    177 APPENDIX D: Proprietary MIB MIB Path: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.5.1.10 iso(1).org(3).dod(6).internet(1).private(4).ent erprises(1).Hadax(509). IntelliSwitch2000(1).lineCardTable(5).lineCar dEntry(1). lineBreakCapability(10) Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.5.1.10.[lineCardIndex] where [lineCardIndex] is the slot number (1 through 16) occupied by the line ca[...]

  • Page 181

    178 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM lineRearCardCode Description: This is the internal hardware rear card code of the line card. You can only GET the value of this variable. Parameters: Integer from 0 to 255 MIB Path: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.5.1.12 iso(1).org(3).dod(6).internet(1).private(4).ent erprises(1).Hadax(509). IntelliSwitch2000(1).lineCardTable(5).lineCar [...]

  • Page 182

    179 APPENDIX D: Proprietary MIB Example: Display the internal hardware common signal code of line card 2. Operation: Get Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.5.1.13.2 lineSpecificParameter Description: This is an open variable that may be used for specific line card applications as listed below. Otherwise, this variable is not used. You can SET and GET the [...]

  • Page 183

    180 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM lineComment Description: A user comment for each line card. You can SET and GET the value of this variable. Parameters: Up to 31 characters MIB Path: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.5.1.15 iso(1).org(3).dod(6).internet(1).private(4).ent erprises(1).Hadax(509). IntelliSwitch2000(1).lineCardTable(5).lineCar dEntry(1). lineComment(15) Varia[...]

  • Page 184

    181 APPENDIX D: Proprietary MIB MIB Path: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.6.1.4 iso(1).org(3).dod(6).internet(1).private(4).ent erprises(1).Hadax(509). IntelliSwitch2000(1).sigTable(6).sigEntry(1).si gState(4) Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.6.1.4.[sigCardIndex].[sigPort]. [sigName] where [sigCardIndex] is the slot number (1 through 16) occupied by the line card. [s[...]

  • Page 185

    182 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM MIB Path: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.7.1.2 iso(1).org(3).dod(6).internet(1).private(4).ent erprises(1).Hadax(509). IntelliSwitch2000(1).sigAlarmTable(7).sigAlar mEntry(1). sigAlarmCardIndex(2) Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.7.1.2.[sigAlarmIndex] where [sigAlarmIndex] is a number (from 1 to 32) of an alarm definition to which the line c[...]

  • Page 186

    183 APPENDIX D: Proprietary MIB sigAlarmName Description: The monitored signal of the alarm. You can SET and GET the value of this variable. Parameters: txd(1), rxd(2), dcd(3), cts(4), rts(5), dsr(6), dtr(7), ri(8), tc(9), rc(10), ec(11), sqd(12), rl(13), ll(14), dce(15), dte(16), tm(17), ctr(18), ind(19), set(20), byt(21) MIB Path: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509[...]

  • Page 187

    184 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.7.1.5.[sigAlarmIndex] where [sigAlarmIndex] is a number (from 1 to 32) of an alarm definition to which the signal state (mark, space, etc.) is assigned. Example: Set MARK as the signal state alarm condition of alarm index 1. Operation: Set Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.7.1.5.1 Set Value: mark(1) si[...]

  • Page 188

    185 APPENDIX D: Proprietary MIB sigAlarmTrap Description: A “yes” or “no” selection, indicating whether or not a trap should be sent when there is an alarm condition. A trap immediately alerts the user without having to poll the unit. You can SET and GET the value of this variable. Parameters: “Yes” to send a trap; “No” to not send [...]

  • Page 189

    186 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.7.1.8.[sigAlarmIndex] where [sigAlarmIndex] is a number (from 1 to 32) of an alarm definition to which the start time entry is assigned. Example: Set the alarm definition to become active on Monday at 13:30 (1:30 pm) for alarm index 1. Operation: Set Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.7.1.8.1 Set Value:[...]

  • Page 190

    187 APPENDIX D: Proprietary MIB Parameters: no_signal(0) the line card, port, or lead state is not present. sleep(1) the alarm definition is inactive (specified by sigAlarmStart and sigAlarmStop) green(2) the alarm definition is active but not in an alarm condition orange(3) the alarm definition is approaching an alarm condition red(4) the alarm de[...]

  • Page 191

    188 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.7.1.11.[sigAlarmIndex] where [sigAlarmIndex] is a number (from 1 to 32) of an alarm definition to which the user comment is assigned. Example: Enter a comment for alarm index 2. Operation: Set Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.7.1.11.2 Set Value: “Alarm for DCD to mark.” sigAlarmRowStatus Descripti[...]

  • Page 192

    189 APPENDIX D: Proprietary MIB Example: Process all variables for sigAlarmIndex 1 and make this row active. That is, process and activate the alarm definition, sigAlarmIndex 1. Operation: Set Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.7.1.12.1 Set Value: createAndGo(4) D.9 Alarm-T riggered Operations The following variables allow you to define and perform alarm-[...]

  • Page 193

    190 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Example: Define a list of alarms—sigAlarmIndex 1, 3, 12, and 28—to trigger a switching operation. Assign this list to alarm-triggered switching operation 1. Operation: Set Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.8.1.2.1 Set Value: 1 3 12 28 alarmTrigOpSwitchToPort Description: Port switched to when an alarm(s) occur(s). You can SET[...]

  • Page 194

    191 APPENDIX D: Proprietary MIB Parameters: Line cards 1 to 16 MIB Path: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.8.1.4 iso(1).org(3).dod(6).internet(1).private(4).ent erprises(1).Hadax(509). IntelliSwitch2000(1).alarmTrigOpTable(8).alar mTrigOpEntry(1). alarmTrigOpCardsList(4) Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.8.1.4.[alarmTrigOpIndex] where [alarmTrigOpIndex] is a number (fro[...]

  • Page 195

    192 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Example: Set code 50 to be emitted over the inter-rack bus when the alarm(s) occur. Assign the code to alarm-triggered switching operation 4. You can SET and GET the value of this variable. Operation: Set Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.8.1.5.4 Set Value: 50 alarmTrigOpComment Description: User comment for each alarm-triggered [...]

  • Page 196

    193 APPENDIX D: Proprietary MIB You can activate or inactivate your alarm- triggered switching operations using this variable. You can SET and GET the value of this variable. Parameters: active(1) activate the row notInService(2) inactivate the row notReady(3) inactivate the row createAndGo(4) process the row, and activate createAndWait(5) process [...]

  • Page 197

    194 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Parameters: Day: MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI, SAT, SUN Time: 00:00 to 23:59 MIB Path: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.9.1.2 iso(1).org(3).dod(6).internet(1).private(4).ent erprises(1).Hadax(509). IntelliSwitch2000(1).timeTrigOpTable(9).time TrigOpEntry(1). timeTrigOpTime(2) Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.9.1.2.[timeTrigOpIndex] where [timeTrigO[...]

  • Page 198

    195 APPENDIX D: Proprietary MIB Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.9.1.3.[timeTrigOpIndex] where [timeTrigOpIndex] is a number (from 1 to 32) of a time-triggered switching operation to which the switching frequency is assigned. Example: Set the switching frequency to daily for time- triggered switching operation 5. Operation: Set Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509[...]

  • Page 199

    196 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM timeTrigOpStop Description: Time when an ‘every_day’ operation is deactivated. The ‘every_day’ is set in the ‘timeTrigOpFreq’ variable. You can SET and GET the value of this variable. Parameters: Day: MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI, SAT, SUN (ignored) Time: 00:00 to 23:59 MIB Path: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.9.1.5 iso(1).org(3)[...]

  • Page 200

    197 APPENDIX D: Proprietary MIB Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.9.1.6.[timeTrigOpIndex] where [timeTrigOpIndex] is a number (from 1 to 32) of a time-triggered switching operation to which the port entry (none, A, B, C, D, normal) is assigned. Example: Set port D as the port switched for time- triggered switching operation 3. Operation: Set Variable: 1.[...]

  • Page 201

    198 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM timeTrigOpBusCodeEmit Description: Code emitted over the inter-rack bus at the time of the switching operation, set by the ‘timeTrigOpTime’ variable. You can SET and GET the value of this variable. Parameters: 0 (no code emitted) or 1 to 127 MIB Path: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.9.1.8 iso(1).org(3).dod(6).internet(1).private(4).e[...]

  • Page 202

    199 APPENDIX D: Proprietary MIB Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.9.1.9.[timeTrigOpIndex] where [timeTrigOpIndex] is a number (from 1 to 32) of a time-triggered switching operation to which the user comment is assigned. Example: Enter a user comment for time-triggered switching operation 3. Operation: Set Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.9.1.9.3 Set Value: ?[...]

  • Page 203

    200 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Example: Process all variables for time-triggered operation 1 and make this row active. You can SET and GET the value of this variable. Operation: Set Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.9.1.10.1 Set Value: createAndGo(4) D.11 Bus-T riggered Operations The following variables allow you to perform bus-triggered switching operations [...]

  • Page 204

    201 APPENDIX D: Proprietary MIB Example: Set the bus code to 30 for bus-triggered switching operation 1. Operation: Set Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.10.1.2.1 Set Value: 30 busTrigOpSwitchToPort Description: Port switched to when the code (set in the ‘busTrigOpCode’ variable) is detected on the bus. You can SET and GET the value of this variable.[...]

  • Page 205

    202 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM MIB Path: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.10.1.4 iso(1).org(3).dod(6).internet(1).private(4).ent erprises(1).Hadax(509). IntelliSwitch2000(1).busTrigOpTable(10).busT rigOpEntry(1). busTrigOpCardsList(4) Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.10.1.4.[busTrigOpIndex] where [busTrigOpIndex] is a number (from 1 to 32) of a bus-triggered switching opera[...]

  • Page 206

    203 APPENDIX D: Proprietary MIB Operation: Set Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.10.1.5.1 Set Value: “Group switching #30” busTrigOpRowStatus Description: Selections for managing rows in the operations table. A row is an entry or group of variables. Each row is identified by its index— busTrigOpIndex— and contains entries for determining switchin[...]

  • Page 207

    204 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM D.12 T raps The following traps (messages) are generated by the rack when certain conditions occur, as listed in each description below. All traps carry the ‘mibSystem.sysObjectId’ whose value is 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1. The generic traps are predefined standard traps that are applicable to most devices. The specific traps ar[...]

  • Page 208

    205 APPENDIX D: Proprietary MIB powerFanStatusChange 2 This trap is generated when the value of the ‘powerFanStatus’ variable changes. The trap returns information on the ‘powerFanStatus’ variable as listed below. For more information on the variable, see its listing presented earlier in the chapter. powerFanStatus— Description: Status of[...]

  • Page 209

    206 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM orange(3) the alarm definition is approaching an alarm condition red(4) the alarm definition is in an alarm condition Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.7.1.10.[sigAlarmIndex] where [sigAlarmIndex] is a number (from 1 to 32) of an alarm definition to which the alarm status is assigned. rackKeyLockedChange 4 This trap is generated [...]

  • Page 210

    207 APPENDIX D: Proprietary MIB gangSwitchPush— Description: Setting this variable pushes the gang switch button on the rack to perform group switching on the line cards. Pushing the A(1), B(2), C(3), or D(4) button forces all line cards to switch to the A, B, C, or D port, respectively. Pushing the N(5) button forces all line cards to switch to [...]

  • Page 211

    208 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM lineInterfaceType— Description: The interface type of the line card (for example, RS-232). Parameters: none(0), rs232(1), rs530(2), V35(3), x21(4), isdn(5), V24(6) Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.5.1.2.[lineCardIndex] where [lineCardIndex] is the slot number (1 through 16) occupied by the line card. lineSwitchedPortChange 7 T[...]

  • Page 212

    209 APPENDIX D: Proprietary MIB linePatchingChange 8 This trap is generated when a patch cable is plugged or unplugged. The trap returns information on the ‘linePatching’ variable as listed below. For more information on the variable, see its listing presented earlier in the chapter. linePatching— Description: Indicates whether or not patchin[...]

  • Page 213

    210 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM alarmTrigOpComment— Description: User comment for each alarm-triggered switching operation. Parameters: Up to 31 characters Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.8.1.6.[alarmTrigOpIndex] where [alarmTrigOpIndex] is a number (from 1 to 32) of an alarm- triggered operation to which the user comment is assigned. timeTrigOpSwitch 10 Th[...]

  • Page 214

    211 APPENDIX D: Proprietary MIB busTrigOpSwitch 11 This trap is generated when a bus- triggered switch is executed. The trap returns information on the ‘lineSwitchedPort’ and ‘busTrigOpComment’ variables as listed below. For more information on the variables, see their listings presented earlier in the chapter. lineSwitchedPort— Descripti[...]

  • Page 215

    212 PRO SWITCHING SYSTEM Variable: 1.3.6.1.4.1.509.1.5.1.4.[lineCardIndex] where [lineCardIndex] is the slot number (1 through 16) occupied by the line card. snmpBadCommunity 13 This trap is generated when an excessive number of incorrectSNMP community names are received from the ‘rackIpRequester’ variable. The trap returns information on the ?[...]

  • Page 216

    213 APPENDIX D: Proprietary MIB telnetBadPassword 15 This trap is generated when an excessive number of incorrect Telnet passwords are received from the ‘rackIpRequester’ variable. The trap returns information on the ‘rackIpRequester’ variable as listed below. For more information on the variable, see its listing presented earlier in the ch[...]