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    MODEL 7610 SNMP DSU USER’S GUIDE Document No. 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997[...]

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    Printed on recycled paper A 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Copyright  1996 Paradyne Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. Notice This publication is protected by federal copyright law . No part of this publication may be copied or distributed, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any human or co[...]

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    i 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Contents About This Guide  Document Purpose and Intended Audience vii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Document Summary vii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Product-Related Documents viii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Contents ii 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 3 Customizing the SNMP DSU  Entering Device and System Information 3-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Fields 3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Identity Information 3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Contents iii 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 6 Monitoring the DSU  What to Monitor 6-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  DSU LEDs 6-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System LEDs 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Contents iv 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 A Configuration Option T ables  Configuration Option T ables Overview A-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  System Options Menu A-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Network Interface Options Menu A-5 . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Contents v 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 E Cables and Pin Assignments  Cabling Overview E-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  T erminal Port EIA-232 Connector E-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Management Port EIA-232 Connector E-2 . . . . . . [...]

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    vii 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 About This Guide Document Purpose and Intended Audience This guide contains information needed to set up, configure, and operate the Model 7610 SNMP DSU and is intended for installers and operators. Document Summary Section Description Chapter 1 About the SNMP DSU. Describes the DSU features and SNMP management cap[...]

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    About This Guide viii 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Section Description Appendix A Configuration Option T ables. Contains all configuration options, default settings, and possible settings. Appendix B Worksheets. Contains all the configuration options, default settings, and possible settings to use for planning. Appendix C MIB Descriptions. Provide[...]

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    1-1 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 About the SNMP DSU 1 Model 7610 SNMP DSU Featur es The SNMP DSU provides an interface between the customer premises equipment (CPE) and a DDS network. Its features include:  SNMP ( Simple Network Management Protocol ) Management. Provides network management via an industry-standard SNMP management system.  In[...]

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    About the SNMP DSU 1-2 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997  Alarm Indication. Activates front panel LEDs and provides the capability of attaching an ASCII terminal or printer to display/print alarm messages. 496-15073 Network System Por t 56/64K CTS (106) OK ALARM TEST DM OOS OOF NS TXD (103) RXD (104) RTS (105) DTR (108) 7610 SNMP DSU  Diagnostics[...]

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    About the SNMP DSU 1-3 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Supported Link-Layer Protocols The DSU supports two link-layer protocols for connection to an external SNMP manager or network device:  Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)  Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP) T ypical SNMP DSU Configurations The following illustration shows a typical LAN/W AN in[...]

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    About the SNMP DSU 1-4 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 User Interface T ypes There are three types of user interfaces for the SNMP DSU:  Menu-driven async terminal interface screens (see Using the A TI , Chapter 2).  SNMP NMS Access – Refer to the SNMP DSU Features section. Provides the capability to access the DSU via an SNMP management syst[...]

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    2-1 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Using the A TI 2 Accessing the A TI Y ou can communicate with the Asynchronous T erminal Interface (A TI) using one of the following methods:  Direct connection through the T erminal port.  Dialing in through an external modem to the T erminal port.  T elnet session through the Management port (locally or [...]

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    Using the A TI 2-2 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Main Menu Entry to all of the DSU’s tasks begins at the Main Menu screen, which has four menus or branches. Select . . . T o . . . Status View diagnostic tests, network status of interfaces, statistics, LEDs, and DSU identity information. T est Select and cancel tests for the DSU’s interfaces. Co[...]

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    Using the A TI 2-3 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Scr een Format T ypes Three types of screen formats are available on the A TI. Use the screen format . . . T o . . . Menu selection Display a list of available functions for user selection. Input Add or change information on a screen. Input or edit fields that have an Underline in the field value or [...]

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    Using the A TI 2-4 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Screen W ork Areas There are two user work areas:  Screen area – Provides the menu path, access level, menus, and input fields above the dotted line. Refer to Entering Device and System Information in Chapter 3. The menu path appears as the first line on the screen. In this manual, the menu path[...]

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    Using the A TI 2-5 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Navigating the Scr eens Y ou can navigate the screens by: H Using keyboard keys H Using screen function keys H Switching between the two screen work areas Keyboard Keys Use the following keyboard keys to navigate within the screen. T o . . . Press . . . Move cursor between the screen area and the scr[...]

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    Using the A TI 2-6 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 The current setting or value appears to the right of the field name. Y ou can enter information into a selected field by:  T yping in the first letter(s) of a field value or command, using the DSU’s character matching feature.  Switching from the screen area to the screen function area below [...]

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    Using the A TI 2-7 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Switching Between Screen W ork Areas Selecting Ctrl-a allows you to switch between the two screen work areas to perform all screen functions. T o access the screen function area below the dotted line:  Procedur e 1. Press Ctrl-a to switch from the screen area to the screen function key area below [...]

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    3-1 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Customizing the SNMP DSU 3 Entering Device and System Information Use the Device Name screen to input DSU device and SNMP system entries. T o access the Device Name screen, follow this menu selection sequence: Main Menu → Control → Device Name main/control/device name Device Name: Model: 7610 DEVICE NAME Device[...]

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    Customizing the SNMP DSU 3-2 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 System Fields The three System entry fields are alphanumeric and provide 127 characters for each field. The System entries appear on the Identity display as shown in the next section. The SNMP System entry fields are:  System Name: The general SNMP system name  System Location: The ph[...]

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    Customizing the SNMP DSU 3-3 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Configuring the DSU Configuration option settings determine how the DSU operates. Use the DSU’s Configuration branch to display or change configuration option settings. Configuration Option Areas The DSU is shipped with factory settings in the Default Factory configuration option area. Y [...]

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    Customizing the SNMP DSU 3-4 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Accessing and Displaying Configuration Options T o display the configuration options, you must first copy one configuration option set into the edit area.  Procedur e 1. T o load a configuration option set into the configuration edit area, follow this menu selection sequence: Main Menu ?[...]

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    Customizing the SNMP DSU 3-5 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Establishing Call Setup From the Control menu, Call Setup is available for the Management port when connected to an external device, such as a modem or an X.25 P AD. Before completing the Call Setup screen entries, the phone numbers need to be entered on the Call Directories screen. Call Di[...]

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    Customizing the SNMP DSU 3-6 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 The Phone Number fields allow 40 characters. For valid Call Directory entries , refer to T able 3-1. After entering or changing a phone number , press Ctrl-a to go to the function key area below the dotted line. Select S ave and press Return. T able 3-1. Call Directory Phone Number Entries [...]

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    Customizing the SNMP DSU 3-7 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Call Setup Screen Use the Call Setup screen to:  Initiate or disconnect an active call with an external device. External Device Commands option must be set to A T or Other (not to Disable). Refer to External Device Options , T able A-6.  Display the phone number entered on the Call Di[...]

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    4-1 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Security 4 Security Overview The DSU provides several methods of security by limiting user access to the A TI through option settings. Refer to the A TI Access section.  Enable the Login Required option to require a Login ID for the: — T erminal Port — T elnet Session via the IP interfaces (the Management po[...]

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    Security 4-2 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Creating a Login Logins apply to T erminal port and T elnet access to the A TI. Six login ID/password combinations are available. Each Login ID and Password must be unique and include an access level. For additional information regarding the A TI access using the Login Required option, refer to the A TI Ac[...]

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    Security 4-3 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Deleting a Login  Procedur e 1. T o delete a login record, follow this menu selection sequence: Main Menu → Control → Administer Logins 2. Press Ctrl-a to switch to the screen function key area below the dotted line. 3. Select PgU p or PgD n and press Return to page through login pages / records unt[...]

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    Security 4-4 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 A TI Access Access to the A TI is available through either the T erminal port or a T elnet session. Access to the A TI through the T erminal port can be limited. Refer to T erminal Port Options , T able A-4, to:  Enable Login Required.  Assign a Port Access Level of 1, 2, or 3. The A TI can be access[...]

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    Security 4-5 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 When user access to the A TI is attempted through the T erminal port or a T elnet session, the A TI response is based on the Login Required option and the availability of the A TI. T able 4-2. A TI Access Conditions I f access to the A TI is through the . . . Then . . . What to do now? T erminal port with [...]

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    Security 4-6 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Contr olling SNMP Access There are three methods for limiting SNMP access.  Disable the SNMP management option.  Assign SNMP community names and access levels. The DSU supports SNMP V ersion 1, which provides limited security through the use of community names.  Limiting SNMP access through valida[...]

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    5-1 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 IP Addr essing 5 Selecting an IP Addr essing Scheme Y ou can select from many IP addressing schemes to provide SNMP NMS connectivity . Review the following information in preparation for selecting an IP addressing scheme.  Assign IP addresses to: — The Management port — The IMC Refer to the IP Addressing Sch[...]

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    IP Addressing 5-2 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 IP Addr essing Scheme Examples Management of IP addressing is based upon individual IP addresses assigned to each interface. The IP interfaces for the unit are the:  Management port: Set the Port Use option to Net Link; see Management Port Options , T able A-5.  IMC: Set the In-Band Management C[...]

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    IP Addressing 5-3 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Using Routers to Route DSU Management Data In this example, the DSUs:  Receive their management data through the Management port connection to the AUX port of the router .  Do not route the data among themselves. Routers route management data for the connected DSUs using the management data path[...]

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    IP Addressing 5-4 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Assigning IP Addr esses and Subnet Masks Once you select an IP scheme, assign an address(es) to the DSU. If using . . . Then . . . The Management port as a management interface Assign the Management port IP address and subnet mask. Refer to Communication Protocol Options , T able A-9. An external mode[...]

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    6-1 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Monitoring the DSU 6 What to Monitor This chapter presents information on how to access and monitor DSU status and performance statistics on the DDS network. Y ou can monitor DSU operations by viewing:  LEDs on the A TI Status screen or the DSU’s front panel  Unit Status screen on the A TI  Highest prior[...]

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    Monitoring the DSU 6-2 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T o view the LED status screen, follow this menu selection sequence: Main Menu → Status → Display LEDs main/status/leds Device Name: Model: 7610 DISPLAY LEDS SYSTEM NETWORK DTE OK ALARM TEST DM OOS OOF NS TXD RXD RTS CTS DTR | | blinking blinking –––––––––––––––?[...]

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    Monitoring the DSU 6-3 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Network LEDs DM – Data Mode: ON – DSU (DDS network interface) is sending or receiving data, or is in DMI condition (all 1’s being received). OFF – DDS network interface is receiving CMI codes. OOS – Out of Service: ON – The network has notified the DSU that the remote unit is out of s[...]

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    Monitoring the DSU 6-4 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Port LEDs TXD – T ransmitted Data: ON – Receiving all 0s from the DTE. OFF – Receiving all 1s from the DTE. Blinking – User data is being transferred. RXD – Received Data: ON – Sending all 0s to the DTE. OFF – Sending all 1s to the DTE. Blinking – User data is being transferred. R[...]

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    Monitoring the DSU 6-5 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Unit Status Status is a branch of the A TI main menu. From Status, the System and T est Status screen is available and has three sections:  Health and Status – Displays messages in priority order (highest to lowest). Refer to Health and Status Messages , T able 6-1.  Self-T est Results ?[...]

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    Monitoring the DSU 6-6 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T able 6-1. Health and Status Messages (2 of 2) Message What T o Do What Message Indicates Out of Frame hhh:mm:ss 1 DSU is detecting an out of frame condition, associated with:  Receiving out of frame code from the network.  DSU detecting out of frame errors with 64 kbps CC data rate.  D[...]

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    Monitoring the DSU 6-7 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Self-T est Results The results of the last power-up or reset self-test appear in the middle column of the System and T est Status screen. T able 6-2. Self-T est Results Messages Message What Message Indicates What T o Do Device Fail One or more of the DSU’s integrated circuit chips has failed d[...]

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    Monitoring the DSU 6-8 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Network Performance Statistics Performance statistics for the network interface are available to:  Monitor the current status of the network operations.  View the DSU’ s performance statistics, which: — Assist you in determining the duration of specific conditions. — Provide a histori[...]

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    7-1 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T esting 7 Detecting Pr oblems The DSU can detect and report problem conditions and perform diagnostic tests. The DSU offers a number of indicators to alert you to possible problems:  LEDs – Refer to the DSU LEDs section in Chapter 6.  SNMP T raps – For information on traps, refer to the Configuring SNMP [...]

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    T esting 7-2 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T ests A vailable From the T est menu, you can run network tests, data port tests, and a lamp test for the front panel LEDs. Loopbacks can be initiated locally and remotely . Refer to Loopbacks , T able 7-2. The T est menu is limited to users with an access level of 1 or 2. T o access the T est menu, follo[...]

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    T esting 7-3 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 CSU or External Network Loopback CSU loopback is an external loopback that is located as close as possible to the network interface. An active CSU loopback disrupts IP data going over the IMC. DSU CSU DTE Interface Aggregate DTE Port DDS Network Port 496-15144 CSU Loopback DSU or Internal Network Loopback [...]

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    T esting 7-4 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 51 1 T est Pattern for the Network This test sends or monitors the 51 1 test pattern over the network interface. The Monitor 51 1 test also provides an error counter that can be reset. Refer to the Network T ests section for an example of the Network T ests screen. Data Port T ests For an example of the fi[...]

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    T esting 7-5 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Ending an Active T est A test initiated by the user can be ended by the user .  A T est Timeout option is available to automatically terminate a user-initiated Loopback or Pattern test (as opposed to manually terminating a test) after it has been running a specified period of time. Refer to System Optio[...]

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    T esting 7-6 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T able 7-1. T est Status Messages (2 of 2) T est Status Message Meaning Network-init. DSU LB Active A DSU Loopback initiated by the network is currently active.  If the network service is 56 kbps, the network loopback is non-latching. A non-latching loopback ends when the network activation codes stop. [...]

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    T esting 7-7 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T able 7-2. Loopbacks (2 of 2) Loopback T ype Notes Initiated By Network-initiated 56 kbps DSU Loopback (Non- latching loopback)  DDS Network When IMC is enabled, the aggregate data stream is looped back to the network. Cannot be disabled by user . Network-initiated 64 kbps CC DSU Loopback (Latching loo[...]

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    T esting 7-8 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Refer to T erminal Port Options , T able A-4. T o reset T erminal port settings:  Procedur e 1. At the async terminal connected to the T erminal port, verify that the T erminal port options are set to the default settings: — Data Rate(Kbps) to 9.6 — Character Length to 8 — Stop Bits to 1 — Parit[...]

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    8-1 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Messages and T r oubleshooting 8 Messages and T roubleshooting There are many messages available to assess the status of the device and contribute to problem resolutions. Refer to the following sections:  Alarm Messages — ASCII Alarms — ASCII Alarm Messages — Configuring SNMP T raps — Dialing Out SNMP T [...]

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    Messages and T roubleshooting 8-2 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 When individually enabled, a specific alarm is sent at the start of the corresponding alarm condition. If more than one alarm condition exists, only the highest priority alarm will be sent. Any other alarms are sent out when the higher priority alarm clears. An alarm cleared message is[...]

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    Messages and T roubleshooting 8-3 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Configuring SNMP T raps An SNMP trap can be automatically sent out the IMC or the Management port to the SNMP manager when the DSU detects conditions set by the user . These traps enable the SNMP manager to gauge the state of the network. Refer to Standards Compliance for SNMP T raps ,[...]

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    Messages and T roubleshooting 8-4 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Device Messages The Device Messages in T able 8-1, listed in alphabetical order , may appear in the messages area at the bottom of the A TI screens. T able 8-1. Device Messages (1 of 2) Device Message What Message Indicates What T o Do Blank Entries Removed New had been selected from t[...]

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    Messages and T roubleshooting 8-5 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T able 8-1. Device Messages (2 of 2) Device Message What T o Do What Message Indicates Password Matching Error – Re-enter Password Password entered in the Re-enter Password field of the Administer Logins screen does not match what was entered in the Password field.  T ry again. ?[...]

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    Messages and T roubleshooting 8-6 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T able 8-2. T roubleshooting (2 of 2) Symptom Solutions Possible Cause An LED is not lit. LED is burned out. Run the Lamp test. If the LED in question does not flash with the other LEDs, then contact your service representative. No power , or the LEDs are not lit. The power cord is not[...]

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    A-1 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Configuration Option T ables A Configuration Option T ables Overview The tables in this appendix summarize the configuration options accessed when you select Configuration on the Main Menu. The configuration options are arranged into groups based upon functionality . Select . . . T o Access the . . . T o Configure [...]

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    Configuration Option T ables A-2 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Configuration Edit/Display • System • Network • Data Port • User Interface • Alarms & Traps • SNMP & Communication User Interface • T erminal Port • Management Port • External Device • T elnet Session Save Load SNMP & Communication • Communication Proto[...]

  • Page 62

    Configuration Option T ables A-3 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T able A-1. System Options (2 of 3) DDS Line Rate (Kbps) Possible Settings: 56, 64CC , Autobaud Default Setting: Autobaud The unit starts up with Autobaud. When the DDS line rate obtained from the service provider is detected, Autobaud is replaced with the actual rate.  DDS Line Rate[...]

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    Configuration Option T ables A-4 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T able A-1. System Options (3 of 3) T est Timeout Possible Settings: Enable , Disable Default Setting: Enable Allows user-initiated tests to end automatically . Recommend enabling when the unit is managed remotely through the IMC to avoid the requirement to terminate the test manually .[...]

  • Page 64

    Configuration Option T ables A-5 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Network Interface Options Menu For Network Interface Options, refer to T able A-2. T o access the Network Interface Options screen, follow this menu selection sequence: Main Menu → Configuration → Load Configuration From → Edit → Network T able A-2. Network Interface Options (1 [...]

  • Page 65

    Configuration Option T ables A-6 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T able A-2. Network Interface Options (2 of 4) IMC IP Address Possible Settings: 000.000.000.000 – 223.255.255.255, Clear Default Setting: 000.000.000.000 Specifies the Internet Protocol address used to access the unit via the IMC interface.  IMC IP Address option does not appear w[...]

  • Page 66

    Configuration Option T ables A-7 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T able A-2. Network Interface Options (3 of 4) No Signal Alarm Possible Settings: Enable, Disable Default Setting: Enable When a NS condition is detected on the network interface, an ASCII alarm is generated. Enable – Generates an ASCII alarm when a no signal condition is detected. Di[...]

  • Page 67

    Configuration Option T ables A-8 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T able A-2. Network Interface Options (4 of 4) In-Band Framing Alarm Possible Settings: Enable , Disable Default Setting: Enable When an in-band framing condition is detected on the network interface, an ASCII alarm is generated.  In-Band Framing Alarm option does not appear when the[...]

  • Page 68

    Configuration Option T ables A-9 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Data Port Options Menu For Data Port Options, refer to T able A-3. T o access the Data Port Options screen, follow this menu selection sequence: Main Menu → Configuration → Load Configuration From → Edit → Data Port T able A-3. Data Port Options (1 of 3) Invert T ransmit Clock P[...]

  • Page 69

    Configuration Option T ables A-10 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T able A-3. Data Port Options (2 of 3) Carrier Control by RTS Possible Settings: Constant , Switched Default Setting: Constant Simulates Constant or Switched Carrier operation.  Carrier Control by RTS option appears when In-Band Management Channel Rate (bps) is disabled in T able A-[...]

  • Page 70

    Configuration Option T ables A-1 1 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T able A-3. Data Port Options (3 of 3) Monitor DTR Possible Settings: Enable , Disable Default Setting: Enable Indicates to the DSU whether to monitor the Interchange Circuit CT108, Data T erminal Ready (DTR), from the DTE. Enable – The DSU monitors the state of DTR on the User Data[...]

  • Page 71

    Configuration Option T ables A-12 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T able A-4. T erminal Port Options (2 of 3) Parity Possible Settings: None, Even, Odd Default Setting: None Specifies Parity for the T erminal port. None – Provides no parity . Even – Parity is even. Odd – Parity is odd. Stop Bits Possible Settings: 1 , 1.5, 2 Default Setting: 1 [...]

  • Page 72

    Configuration Option T ables A-13 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T able A-4. T erminal Port Options (3 of 3) Inactivity Timeout Possible Settings: Enable, Disable Default Setting: Disable Provides automatic logoff of an A TI session through the T erminal Port. When the session is closed, User Interface Idle appears on the screen and the unit toggles[...]

  • Page 73

    Configuration Option T ables A-14 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T able A-5. Management Port Options (2 of 3) Port T ype Possible Settings: Asynchronous, Synchronous Default Setting: Synchronous Establishes asynchronous or synchronous communication for the Management port.  Port T ype option can be changed only when Port Use is set to Net Link. A[...]

  • Page 74

    Configuration Option T ables A-15 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T able A-5. Management Port Options (3 of 3) Stop Bits Possible Settings: 1 , 1.5, 2 Default Setting: 1 Provides the number of stop bits for the Management port.  Stop Bits option appears when Port T ype is set to Asynchronous. 1, 1.5, or 2 – Selects the number of stop bits. Monit[...]

  • Page 75

    Configuration Option T ables A-16 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T able A-6. External Device Options (1 of 3) External Device Commands Possible Settings: Disable, A T , Other Default Setting: Disable Specifies the type of external device commands to be sent out the Management port. NOTE: The Management port DTR lead is monitored to detect loss of th[...]

  • Page 76

    Configuration Option T ables A-17 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T able A-6. External Device Options (2 of 3) Connect Indication String Possible Settings: ASCII T ext, Clear Default Setting: [blank] Determines if a connection is established. The DSU searches the Management port receive data stream for the connect indication string, and if not receiv[...]

  • Page 77

    Configuration Option T ables A-18 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T able A-6. External Device Options (3 of 3) Disconnect String Possible Settings: ASCII T ext, Clear Default Setting: [blank] The Disconnect String specifies the command used to disconnect an external device. The external device must be in command mode, so the Escape Sequence is always[...]

  • Page 78

    Configuration Option T ables A-19 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T able A-7. T elnet Session Options (2 of 2) Session Access Level Possible Settings: Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 Default Setting: Level 1 The T elnet session access level is interrelated with the access level of the Login ID. Level 1 – This is the highest access level. Access level is [...]

  • Page 79

    Configuration Option T ables A-20 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Alarms & T raps Options Menu For Alarms & T raps Options, refer to T able A-8. T o access the Alarms & T raps Options screen, follow this menu selection sequence: Main Menu → Configuration → Load Configuration From → Edit → Alarms & T raps T able A-8. Alarms &am[...]

  • Page 80

    Configuration Option T ables A-21 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T able A-8. Alarms & T raps Options (2 of 2) SNMP T rap Disconnect Possible Settings: Enable, Disable Default Setting: Enable Determines if a Management port external device connection is dropped after sending an SNMP trap.  A call established to send out an ASCII alarm always d[...]

  • Page 81

    Configuration Option T ables A-22 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 SNMP & Communication Options Menu The SNMP & Communications Menu includes the following:  Communication Protocol Options , T able A-9  General SNMP Management Options , T able A-10  SNMP NMS Security Options , T able A-1 1  SNMP T raps Options , T able A-12 Communic[...]

  • Page 82

    Configuration Option T ables A-23 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T able A-9. Communication Protocol Options (2 of 2) Management Port Link Protocol Possible Settings: PPP , SLIP Default Setting: PPP Specifies the link layer protocol for the Management port.  Port Use option must be set to Net Link in T able A-5 for the Management Port Link Protoco[...]

  • Page 83

    Configuration Option T ables A-24 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 General SNMP Management Options T o access the General SNMP Management Options screen, follow this menu selection sequence: Main Menu → Configuration → Load Configuration From → Edit → SNMP & Communication → General SNMP Management T able A-10. General SNMP Management Opt[...]

  • Page 84

    Configuration Option T ables A-25 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T able A-10. General SNMP Management Options (2 of 2) Name 2 Access Possible Settings: Read, Read/Write Default Setting: Read Set the access level for the Community Name 2 created in the previous option. Read – Allows a read-only access (i.e. SNMP Get) to accessible MIB objects. Read[...]

  • Page 85

    Configuration Option T ables A-26 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T able A-1 1. SNMP NMS Security Options (2 of 2) NMS n IP Address Possible Settings: 000.000.000.000 – 223.255.255.255, Clear Default Setting: 000.000.000.000 Enter an IP address for each of the managers set in the previous option. “ n ” is the number of the manager (1 to 10). Us[...]

  • Page 86

    Configuration Option T ables A-27 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 SNMP T raps Options T o access the SNMP Traps Options screen, follow this menu selection sequence: Main Menu → Configuration → Load Configuration From → Edit → SNMP & Communication → SNMP T raps T able A-12. SNMP T raps Options (1 of 2) SNMP T raps Possible Settings: Enab[...]

  • Page 87

    Configuration Option T ables A-28 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T able A-12. SNMP T raps Options (2 of 2) General T raps Possible Settings: Disable, W arm, AuthFail, Both Default Setting: Both Determines which SNMP traps are sent to each trap manager . Disable – No general trap messages are sent. W arm – Sends trap message for “ warmStart” [...]

  • Page 88

    Configuration Option T ables A-29 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 ASCII Characters ASCII characters are divided into ASCII printable characters and ASCII non-printable control sequences. ASCII printable characters include:  Numeric 0–9  Upper or lower case A-Z  < > space  All ASCII symbols except the ^ (caret) ASCII printable char[...]

  • Page 89

    Configuration Option T ables A-30 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T able A-13 contains non-printable ASCII characters . T o form a control sequence, the caret (^) must be followed by one character . In addition to ASCII printable characters, these control sequences are also valid entries in the following:  Call Directories screen. Refer to the Cal[...]

  • Page 90

    B-1 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 W orksheets B Overview The worksheets in this appendix summarize the configuration options accessed when you select Configuration on the Main Menu. The possible menu selections are displayed with the default settings and the possible settings. Configuration W orksheets System Configuration Option Settings Default i[...]

  • Page 91

    Worksheets B-2 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Network Interface Configuration Option Settings Default in [ Bold ] Network-initiated DSU Loopback (64K CC) [ Enable ], Disable Data Scrambling (64K CC) Enable, [ Disable ] V .54 Initiated DSU Loopback Enable, [ Disable ] In-Band Management Channel Rate (bps) [ Disable ], 1600, 4000, 8000 IMC IP Address [...]

  • Page 92

    Worksheets B-3 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 User Interface Configuration Option Settings Default in [ Bold ] T erminal Port Data Rate (Kbps) 2.4, 4.8, [ 9.6 ], 14.4, 19.2, 28.8, 38.4 Character Length 7, [ 8 ] Parity [ None ], Even, Odd Stop Bits [1 ], 1.5, 2 Monitor DTR [ Enable ], Disable Login Required Enable, [ Disable ] Port Access Level [ Lev[...]

  • Page 93

    Worksheets B-4 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Alarms & T raps Configuration Option Settings Default in [ Bold ] ASCII Alarm Messages Enable, [ Disable ] Alarm & T rap Dial-Out Enable, [ Disable ] SNMP T rap Disconnect [ Enable ], Disable Call Retry Enable, [Disable] Dial-Out Delay T ime (min) 1, 2, 3, 4, [5] , 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Alternate Dial-O[...]

  • Page 94

    C-1 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 MIB Descriptions C MIB Description Overview The following sections show generally how the SNMP DSU supports MIB objects relative to their RFC description. MIBs are available on the World Wide W eb site listed on Page A (the reverse side of the title page of this document). MIB II – RFC 1213 and RFC 1573 The unit [...]

  • Page 95

    MIB Descriptions C-2 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 The following MIB II groups are not supported:  Address T ranslation Group  Exterior Gateway Protocol ( EGP ) Group RS-232-Like MIB – RFC 1659 The unit supports RS-232-Like MIB, RFC 1659:  Number of RS-232-Like Ports Object.  General Port T able Objects  Asynchronous Port T able Ob[...]

  • Page 96

    MIB Descriptions C-3 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 System Group System Group objects are fully supported by the unit. T able C-1. System Group Objects Object Description Setting/Contents sysDescr ( system 1) Provides a full name and version identification for the system’s hardware and software. P ARADYNE DDS Leased Line DSU ; Model: 7610-A1-201; [...]

  • Page 97

    MIB Descriptions C-4 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Interfaces Group The Interfaces Group as defined in RFC 1573 consists of an object indicating the number of interfaces supported by the unit and an interface table containing an entry for each interface. Since RFC 1573 is an SNMPv2 MIB, it is converted to SNMPv1 for support by the unit. The followi[...]

  • Page 98

    MIB Descriptions C-5 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T able C-2. Interfaces Group Objects (2 of 4) Object Setting/Contents Description ifT ype ( ifEntry 3 ) Identifies the interface type based on the physical/link protocol(s), right below the network layer . Supported values:  other( 1 ) – Used for the DDS network.  ppp( 23 ) – Used for the[...]

  • Page 99

    MIB Descriptions C-6 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T able C-2. Interfaces Group Objects (3 of 4) Object Setting/Contents Description ifOperStatus ( ifEntry 8 ) Specifies the current operational state of the interface.  Management port. When configured as Net Link, up(1) and down(2) are based on the current state of the link-layer protocol. When [...]

  • Page 100

    MIB Descriptions C-7 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T able C-2. Interfaces Group Objects (4 of 4) Object Setting/Contents Description ifOutOctets (ifEntry 16) Collects output statistics on data received by the interface. An integer number . ifOutUcastPkts (ifEntry 17) i n t er f ace. Applies to the IMC and the Management port, if configured for Net [...]

  • Page 101

    MIB Descriptions C-8 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Interface Stack Group The Interface Stack Group is used by the unit to show the relationship between a logical interface and a physical interface. The following table provides clarification for objects contained in the Interface Stack group when it is not clear how the object definition in RFC 1573[...]

  • Page 102

    MIB Descriptions C-9 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T able C-5. Interface T est Group Objects (2 of 2) Object Setting/Contents Description ifT estStatus (ifT estEntry2) Indicates the test status of the interface.  Set to inUse(2) by an SNMP Manager before a test is started.  Set to notInUse(1) by the unit when the test has completed. Also set [...]

  • Page 103

    MIB Descriptions C-10 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Generic Receive Address T able Not supported by the unit. IP Group The Internet Protocol Group objects are supported by the unit for all data paths that are currently configured to carry IP data to/from the unit. All of the objects in the IP Group, except for the IP Address T ranslation table, are[...]

  • Page 104

    MIB Descriptions C-1 1 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T able C-6. IP Group Objects (2 of 2) Object Setting/Contents Description ipRouteT able (ip21) (Continued)  ipRouteIfIndex – If this object has a greater value than the ifNumber , then it refers to a proprietary interface not currently implemented by the MIB II Interface Group. Do not delete[...]

  • Page 105

    MIB Descriptions C-12 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 ICMP Group The ICMP (Internet Control Management Protocol) Group objects are fully supported. TCP Group The TCP Group objects are fully supported, with the exception of tcpConnState object, which will be read-only , since deleteTCB (12) is not supported and is the only value which can be set. UDP [...]

  • Page 106

    MIB Descriptions C-13 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 RS-232-Like MIB, RFC 1659 Supported for the User Data port, the Management port, and the T erminal port. RFC 1659 is an SNMPv2 MIB, but is converted to an SNMPv1 MIB to support this unit. This MIB consists of one object and five tables. Number of RS-232-Like Ports Object Supported as documented in[...]

  • Page 107

    MIB Descriptions C-14 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T able C-8. General Port T able Objects (2 of 2) Object Setting/Contents Description rs232PortOut Speed (rs232PortEntry 6 ) Contains the port’s output speed in bits per second. The rs232PortOutSpeed object has the same values as the rs232PortInSpeed object. Supports the following speeds for the:[...]

  • Page 108

    MIB Descriptions C-15 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T able C-9. Asynchronous Port T able Objects (2 of 2) Object Setting/Contents Description rs232AsyncPort Parity (rs232Async PortEntry 4 ) Specifies the type of parity used by the port. Supports only the following values: none(1) – No parity bit odd(2) – Odd parity even(3) – Even parity rs232[...]

  • Page 109

    MIB Descriptions C-16 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T able C-10. Synchronous Port T able Objects (2 of 2) Object Setting/Contents Description rs232SyncPort RTSCTSDelay (rs232Sync PortEntry 1 1 ) Reports the interval (in milliseconds) that the port waits after RTS is asserted before asserting CTS. Supports only the following read-only values: 0 – [...]

  • Page 110

    MIB Descriptions C-17 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Output Signal T able Objects The Output Signal T able Objects contains entries for the output signals that can be asserted by the unit, for the synchronous User Data port. Clarification for objects contained in this table as it applies to the unit is provided below . T able C-12. Output Signal T a[...]

  • Page 111

    MIB Descriptions C-18 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Enterprise MIB Objects The following lists the Paradyne Enterprise specific MIB Objects supported by the unit. Device Configuration V ariable (pdn-common 7) The variable devConfigAreaCopy in the devConfigArea group is supported. This variable allows the entire contents of one configuration area to[...]

  • Page 112

    D-1 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Standards Compliance for SNMP T raps D SNMP T raps Overview This section describes the unit’s compliance with SNMP standards and any special operational features for the SNMP traps supported. The unit supports the following user interface traps, along with several enterprise-specific traps:  authenticationFail[...]

  • Page 113

    Standards Compliance for SNMP T raps D-2 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T rap: warmStart SNMP T rap Description Possible Cause warmStart The unit has reinitialized itself. The trap is sent after the unit resets and stabilizes. There are no variable-bindings.  Reset command.  Power disruption. T raps: linkUp and linkDown The link SNMP traps are[...]

  • Page 114

    Standards Compliance for SNMP T raps D-3 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T raps: Enterprise Specific The enterpriseSpecific trap indicates that an enterprise-specific event has occurred. The Specific-trap field in the T rap PDU identifies the particular trap that occurred. The following table lists the enterprise specific traps supported by the unit:[...]

  • Page 115

    Standards Compliance for SNMP T raps D-4 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 The tests that affect the enterpriseT estStart, enterpriseT estStop, and the variable-binding are different for each particular interface. Diagnostic tests are only supported on the physical DDS network and user data port interfaces. The specific tests and variable-bindings are [...]

  • Page 116

    E-1 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Cables and Pin Assignments E Cabling Overview The following sections provide pin assignments:  T erminal Port EIA-232 Connector  Management Port EIA-232 Connector  V .35 User Data Port Connector  Standard EIA-232-D Crossover Cable  LAN Adapter Converter and Cable  Modular RJ48S DDS Network Interfa[...]

  • Page 117

    Cables and Pin Assignments E-2 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 T erminal Port EIA-232 Connector The T erminal port connects to a PC or VT100-compatible terminal. Signal Direction Pin # T ransmit Data ( TXD ) T o DSU ( In ) 2 Received Data ( RXD ) From DSU ( Out ) 3 Request to Send ( RTS ) T o DSU ( In ) 4 Clear to Send ( CTS ) From DSU ( Out ) 5 Data[...]

  • Page 118

    Cables and Pin Assignments E-3 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 V .35 User Data Port Connector The following table provides the pin assignments for the 34-position V .35 connector to the User Data terminal equipment. Signal ITU CT# Direction 34-Pin Socket Connector Signal Ground/Common 102 — B Request to Send ( RTS ) 105 T o DSU (In) C Clear to Send[...]

  • Page 119

    Cables and Pin Assignments E-4 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Standard EIA-232-D Cr ossover Cable A standard crossover cable can be used to connect either the T erminal port or the Management port to an external modem. Pin 1 Pin 14 Pin 13 Pin 25 Pin 1 Pin 14 Pin 13 Pin 25 P2 Plug Chassis Ground TXD RXD RTS DSR Signal Ground CD (RLSD) RXC DTR XTXC 1 [...]

  • Page 120

    Cables and Pin Assignments E-5 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 LAN Adapter Converter and Cable The following figure shows the:  Pin assignments for the DB25 plug to modular jack converter between the Management port and the 8-conductor LAN Adapter cable and  Pin assignments for the custom 8-conductor cable (with modular plugs on both ends) betw[...]

  • Page 121

    GL-1 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Glossary A software program housed within a device to provide SNMP functionality . Each SNMP agent stores management information and responds to the manager ’s request. A single bit stream that combines two or more bit streams. American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A 7-bit code that establishes com[...]

  • Page 122

    Glossary GL-2 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Data Communications Equipment. The equipment that provides the functions required to establish, maintain, and end a connection. It also provides the signal conversion required for communication between the DTE and the network. Digital Data Service. Provides digital communication circuits. Data Mode Idle. [...]

  • Page 123

    Glossary GL-3 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Local Area Network. A network designed to connect devices over short distances, like within a building. A latching loopback can only be initiated or terminated by the 64 kbps clear channel network service provider . Light Emitting Diode. A status indicator that responds to the presence of a certain condit[...]

  • Page 124

    Glossary GL-4 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Routing Information Protocol. Specifies the routing protocol used between DSUs. Receive Line Signal Detect. See CD. A device that makes decisions about the paths network traffic should take and forwards that traffic to its destination. A router helps achieve interoperability and connectivity between diffe[...]

  • Page 125

    IN-1 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 Index Numbers 51 1 test pattern, 7-4– 7-5 A access effective level, 4-4 SNMP , 1-4, 4-6 to the A TI, 4-1– 4-5 administer login, 4-2 alarm condition, 7-1 LED, 6-2 messages, 8-1– 8-3 alarms & traps, options, A-1, A-20– A-22 alternate directory , 3-5– 3-7 ASCII alarm, 7-1 alarm messages, 3-5, 8-1 charac[...]

  • Page 126

    Index IN-2 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 F factory defaults, for configuration options, 3-3– 3-4 G glossary , GL-1–GL-4 H health and status, messages, 6-5– 6-6 I identity , 3-1– 3-2 IMC access, 4-1– 4-5 remote management, 1-1 subnet connection, 5-2 in-band management channel. See IMC installing rear connectors. See Start-Up Instructions i[...]

  • Page 127

    Index IN-3 7610-A2-GB20-10 November 1997 P package checklist. See Start-Up Instructions performance, network statistics, 6-8 phone number , for call directory , 3-6– 3-7 pin assignments, E-1– E-5 port access, 4-1– 4-5 LEDs, 6-4 primary directory , 3-5– 3-7 protocols, link-layer , 1-3 R rear panel, connections, 1-4 reset device, 7-7 RFCs, MI[...]