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iConverter ® Network Management Module USER MANUAL Release 3.4[...]
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Page 2 T able of Contents 1.0 Overview .................................................................................................................... 3 2.0 Port S tructure ............................................................................................................. 4 2.1 Overview ...............................................[...]
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1.0 OVERVIEW The iConverter ® Network Management Module (NMM) is the heart of the iConverter management system. It features a 32-bit, high performance RISC microprocessor executing a realtime operating system. It supports the SNMP and T elnet protocols and is capable of controlling up to 19 managed chassis. The NMM delivers Operations, Administrat[...]
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2.0 PORT STRUCTURE 2.1 OVERVIEW The Network Management Module front panel provides the access to the Management ports. Management can be accessed through the serial port or the UTP port. The module features a backplane Ethernet port for connectivity to adjacent modules. Serial Port Daisy Chain Port UTP Management Port 2.1.1 Serial Console Port The [...]
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The illustration below shows how multi-chassis are managed using Omnitron’ s NetOutlook Management Software. From the chassis view screen, each of the chassis are available. NetOutlook Chassis V iew Multi-chassis configuration can also be managed through the serial console port. From the Chassis Selection section of screen, each of the chassis co[...]
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The iConverter 19-Module, 5-Module and 2-Module Chassis backplanes provide ethernet data connectivity between adjacent slots. The A and B backplane ports connect the slots as illustrated. AA A AA AA AA A AA A AA AA AA BB BBB BBB BB B BBB BBB BB 1 2 3 4 5 6789 1 0 11 1 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 “A” Data bus “B” Data bus 19-Module Chassis A B 12[...]
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The backplane data bus supports Out-of-Band Management and In-Band Management configurations. Out-of-Band Management Out-of-Band Management is available by directly connecting the Network Management Station (NMS) to the UTP port on the front of the NMM. This isolates the management traf fic from the rest of the traffic in the chassis. Chassis Backp[...]
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3.0 INST ALLA TION PROCEDURE 3.1 OVERVIEW The following steps outline the installation and configuration procedures for the NMM. Refer to the specified sections for detailed instructions. • Configuring Switches (Section 3.2) • Installing the Module and Connecting the UTP Cable (Section 3.3) • Configure the Module via Command Line Interface (S[...]
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3.4 CONFIGURE THE MODULE VIA COMMAND LINE INTERF ACE T o configure, attach the NMM to a DB-9 serial (RS-232) equipped computer with terminal emulation software such as HyperT erminal. Using a standard serial cable, connect the serial port of the PC and the Serial Console Port of the NMM. This is a standard asynchronous DCE serial interface. The pin[...]
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The Management Options screen will be displayed. Management Options iConverter, Serial Agent Network Management 1: Chassis and Module Management 2: Set Module Identifier Management Module Preferences 3: IP and Control Preferences 4: SNMP Preferences 5: Abandon Preference Changes 6: Save Preference Changes 7: Restore to Factory Defaults 8: Restart M[...]
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3.4.1 Setting IP and Control Preferences An IP address is required for the SNMP or T elnet access. The factory default setting is 192.168.1.220. The IP address can be configured manually or automatically as a DHCP client. 3.4.1.1 Setting IP Parameters Manually T o manually configure the IP address and control parameters, select 3 from the Managemen[...]
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3.4.1.2 Setting IP Parameters as DHCP Client T o configure the IP automatically as a DHCP client, select 9 from the Management Options screen. The Other Networking Features screen will appear . Management Options iConverter, Serial Agent Network Management 1: Chassis and Module Management 2: Set Module Identifier Management Module Preferences 3: IP[...]
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T o set the Chassis Name, select 5 at the IP and Control Preferences screen, press <ENTER> and follow the instructions to enter the chassis name. IP and Control Preferences Screen iConverter, Serial Agent 1: Set IP 192.168.1.220 2: Set Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 3: Set Gateway 192.168.1.1 4: Chassis Number 1 5: Chassis Name (also sysName) NMM [...]
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3.4.2 Setting SNMP Preferences T o set the SNMP Preferences for the NMM, select 4 from the Management Options screen, press < ENTER > to enter the SNMP Preferences screen. SNMP Preferences Screen iConverter, Serial Agent Chassis Number = 1 SNMP Engine ID 80001CAE03000687003B19 1: sysContact Omnitron (949) 250-6510 2: sysLocation Irvine, CA US[...]
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Page 15 The module supports the three levels of Authentication and Encryption (Security Levels) for User 1 and User 2; noAuthNoPriv , authNoPriv and authPriv . noAuthNoPriv uses username for authentication, authNoPriv provides authentication based on the HMAC-MD5 algorithm and authPriv provides DES 56-bit encryption based on the HMAC-MD5 algorithm.[...]
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3.4.3 Management Support 3.4.3.1 VLAN The NMM Management Processor can independently transmit and receive Management Data with an IEEE 802.1Q tag. T o enable and configure this feature, type 9 from the Management Options screen to access the Other Networking Features screen. Other Networking Features Screen iConverter, Serial Agent 1: Enable/Disabl[...]
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switch settings, then the module’ s hardware settings take effect. T o set the Soft-switch Reload function, select 8 at the IP and Control Preferences screen, press < ENTER > and then follow the screen prompts to change the setting. IP and Control Preferences Screen iConverter, Serial Agent 1: Set IP 192.168.1.220 2: Set Subnet Mask 255.255[...]
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Page 18 3.4.5 Access the NMM Remotely Remote access to the NMM is provided via SNMP , T elnet, FTP or an external serial modem connected to the Serial Console Port. 3.4.5.1 Accessing the NMM via NetOutlook (SNMP) The NMM can be remotely accessed by SNMP-client software such as Omnitron’ s NetOutlook SNMP Management Software or third-party SNMP ma[...]
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IP and Control Preferences Screen iConverter, Serial Agent 1: Set IP 192.168.1.220 2: Set Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 3: Set Gateway 192.168.1.1 4: Chassis Number 1 5: Chassis Name (also sysName) NMM 6: Enable/Disable TELNET Enabled 7: Enable/Disable FTP Disabled 8: Enable/Disable Soft Switch Reload Disabled 9: TELNET Password ***** 10: FTP Password [...]
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Page 20 3.4.5.4 Up dating the NMM Firmware via FTP Using an FTP application, upload the new firmware into the FTP root directory of the NMM. When the file transfer is complete, the NMM verifies the file and then automatically restarts with the newly loaded firmware. For detailed instructions on updating the management modules and other modules in t[...]
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4.0 MODULE ST A TUS 4.1 OVERVIEW The Module status screen provide information on the NMM. The Module status screen is accessible by selecting the module slot number from the Chassis V iew screen. T o access the Module status screen, select 1 at the Management Options screen, press < ENTER >. The Chassis Selection screen will be displayed. Fro[...]
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Module - iConverter NMM iConverter, Serial Agent Identifier - Chassis Number = 1 Slot Number = 1 Model Number = 8000-0 Serial Number = xxxxxxxx Manufacturing Date = xxxxxxxx Hardware Revision = xx Software Revision = xx LED 1: Power = On 2: Power Supply 1 = Off 3: Power Supply 2 = On 4: Power Supply 3 = Off 5: Master(on)/Slave = On 6: Mgmt Activity[...]
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5.0 NMM SPECIFICA TIONS Prot ocol s I P , UD P , S NMP v 1 , S NMP v2c, S NMP v 3 , TC P , AR P , I C M P , T el n et , FT P , 802. 3ah Copper Connect ors R J -4 5 , D B -9 Contr ol s UTP C r o s s o v e r , F ro ntp la ne /B a c k p la ne LED Di spl a ys Pw r , Pw r Su p pl y ( 3) , M an age m en t Lin k, Ma s te r /S la ve, Mg t P o ll Support ed[...]
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6.0 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 6.1 OVERVIEW The NMM module has several LED indicators available to assist in the determination of problems. Refer to Section 3.5, V erify Operation, for LED definitions. 6.1.1 Power Issues Problem: The Power LED does not illuminate after installation is complete or no LED indicators ar e ON Possible Causes: A. Confirm tha[...]
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7. 0 WARRANTY This product is warranted to the original purchaser against defects in material and workmanship for a period of TWO YEARS from the date of shipment. A LIFETIME warranty may be obtained by the original purchaser by REGISTERING this product with Omnitron within 90 days from the date of shipment. T O REGISTER, COMPLETE AND MAIL OR F AX T[...]