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RAS96 RASCard - E1 User Guide[...]

RAS96 RASCard User Guide P/N 82066350, Revision A Copyright © 2000 by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents hereof [...]

CommPlete Communications Server iii Important Safety Instructions Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The RAS96 RASCard circuit board includes a battery that maintains [...]

iv CommP lete Communications Server Table of Contents 1 Introduction Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 2 Manual Organization .........................................................................................................[...]

CommPlete Communications Server v Country Selection ............................................................................................................................ 44 E1 Facility Termination ................................................................................................................. 45 PCB Description .............[...]

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CommPlete Communications Server 1 1 Introduction[...]

RAS96 RASCard User Guide 2 CommPlete Communications Server Introduction This manual describes the field installation and configuration of a Multi-Tech RAS96 series RASCard into a CommPlete Communications Server. It also describes the optional E1 daughter card which is required for use with MT5634HD16 modem cards. The RASCard is a single board Penti[...]

1 Introduction CommPlete Communications Server 3 Appendix B POST Messages This appendix describes error messages that might be encountered during the RAS96’s power-on self-test (POST). Appendix C POST Codes This appendix describes codes generated by the BIOS during POST. Appendix D Approved Memory This appendix lists memory SIMMs that are known t[...]

RAS96 RASCard User Guide 4 CommPlete Communications Server • Humidity range: 20–90% ( noncondensing ). • Power consumption: 4.5 A @ +5 VDC. • Limited warranty: Two years.[...]

CommPlete Communications Server 5 2 RASCard Description[...]

RAS96 RASCard User Guide 6 CommPlete Communications Server Introduction The RAS96 assembly consists of a Pentium computer card to which is mounted a 2.5- inch hard disk drive, up to two optional E1 cards, and a front panel . Figure 1 shows the layout of the RAS96 card. The RAS96 assembly plugs into bus connectors on the inside of the CC9600 chassis[...]

2 RASCard Description CommPlete Communications Server 7 Table 1 . Memory Configurations . Bank 1 Bank 2 TOTAL None None 0 MB 2 × 4 MB None 8 MB 2 × 4 MB 2 × 4 MB 16 MB 2 × 8 MB None 16 MB 2 × 8 MB 2 × 4 MB 24 MB 2 × 8 MB 2 × 8 MB 32 MB 2 × 16 MB None 32 MB 2 × 16 MB 2 × 8 MB 48 MB 2 × 16 MB 2 × 16 MB 64 MB 2 × 32 MB None 64 MB 2 × 32[...]

RAS96 RASCard User Guide 8 CommPlete Communications Server Internal Connectors The RASCard has several internal connectors , which are described from front to back. J20 CPU Fan This is the 5 VDC power connector for the CPU’s cooling fan. J12 Power Switch This is the connector for the power switch. J8 Speaker This connector can be used to connect [...]

2 RASCard Description CommPlete Communications Server 9 J2 Power Connector This connector supplies power and ground to the RASCard. External Connectors The RASCard has four connectors that are accessible from the rear of the CommPlete chassis. J22 E1 Alarm This RJ-11 jack can be used to connect an external alarm system (not supplied by Multi-Tech) [...]

RAS96 RASCard User Guide 10 CommPlete Communications Server Front Panel LED Indicators Ethernet Status LEDs The RASCard front panel contains three indicators that show the status of the RASCard’s Ethernet port. LED Indicator Color Indication XMT Transmit Green On during Ethernet transmit. RCV Receive Green On during Ethernet receive. LINK Link In[...]

2 RASCard Description CommPlete Communications Server 11 LED Indicator Color Indication RAI ALARM Red Also known as RAI (REMOTE ALARM INDICATION). On indicates that the E1 card is receiving unframed all 1s, indicating disconnection or attached device failure. Off indicates that the attached device is operating correctly. TEST MODE Red On indicates [...]

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CommPlete Communications Server 13 3 Installation[...]

RAS96 RASCard User Guide 14 CommPlete Communications Server Introduction This chapter describes how to install the RAS96 RASCard into a CommPlete Communication Server chassis (either CC9600 or CC2400) . This equipment should be installed only by a qualified service person. Safety Warnings • Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.[...]

3 Installation CommPlete Communications Server 15 5. Supporting the RASCard by the front panel and the bottom edge of the card, place it into the open slot. Make sure the edges of the RASCard card mate properly with the metal guides in the CommPlete chassis. 6. Slide the RASCard into the CommPlete chassis until you feel the RASCard’s connectors m[...]

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CommPlete Communications Server 17 4 BIOS Setup Utility[...]

RAS96 RASCard User Guide 18 CommPlete Communications Server Introduction This chapter describes the Award Setup utility , which is built into the RASCard’s BIOS. The Setup utility allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This special information is then stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM that retains the setup information when the po[...]

4 BIOS Setup Utility CommPlete Communications Server 19 Using Setup In general, use the arrow keys to highlight items, press E NTER to select, use the P AGE U P and P AGE D OWN keys to change entries, press F1 for help, and press E SC to quit. The following table lists the keys that can be used to navigate the Setup utility. Up arrow Move to previo[...]

RAS96 RASCard User Guide 20 CommPlete Communications Server Main Menu When you run the Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the main menu appears first on the screen. The main menu allows you to select from several setup pages and two exit choices. Use the arrow keys to select among the items, then press E NTER to go to the selected page. Note that a bri[...]

4 BIOS Setup Utility CommPlete Communications Server 21 PCI Configuration Setup This setup page allows you to set up your computer for efficient energy levels. See page 37 . Password Setting Change, set, or disable the password. The password allows you to limit access to the system and the Setup Utility, or just to the Setup Utility. See page 39 . [...]

RAS96 RASCard User Guide 22 CommPlete Communications Server Load Setup Defaults The chipset defaults are optimized settings for regular use. IDE HDD Auto Detection Automatically detects and configures hard disk parameters. The Award BIOS includes this ability in case you are uncertain of your hard disk’s parameters. See also “Standard CMOS Setu[...]

4 BIOS Setup Utility CommPlete Communications Server 23 Save and Exit Setup Save changes to CMOS and exit Setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS changes and exit Setup.[...]

RAS96 RASCard User Guide 24 CommPlete Communications Server Standard CMOS Setup The items in the Standard CMOS Setup menu are divided into several categories. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item you want to change, then use the P AGE U P or P AGE D OWN key to select the value you want for the item. Date The date format is day, month, date, and[...]

4 BIOS Setup Utility CommPlete Communications Server 25 You can use the IDE HDD Auto Detection option in the main menu to automatically enter the specifications for your hard disk. If you wish to configure your drive manually, press P AGE U P or P AGE D OWN to select User . Enter your drive’s specifications in the drive table. The hard disk will [...]

RAS96 RASCard User Guide 26 CommPlete Communications Server Halt On The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up. All errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error, the system will be stopped and you will be prompted. No errors The system boot will not be stopped for any error that may be detec[...]

4 BIOS Setup Utility CommPlete Communications Server 27 BIOS Features Setup This menu allows you to configure your system for basic operation. You have the opportunity to select the system’s default speed, boot-up sequence, keyboard operation, shadowing and security. Virus Warning When this item is enabled, the Award BIOS will monitor the boot se[...]

RAS96 RASCard User Guide 28 CommPlete Communications Server CPU Internal Cache/External Cache These two categories speed up memory access when enabled. Enabled Enable cache (Default) . Disabled Disable cache . Quick Power On Self Test This category speeds up the power-on self-test (POST) after you power up the computer. If it is set to Enable , BIO[...]

4 BIOS Setup Utility CommPlete Communications Server 29 Gate A20 Option This entry allows you to select how the gate A20 is handled. The gate A20 is a device used to address memory above 1 MB. Initially, the gate A20 was handled via a pin on the keyboard. Today, though keyboards still provide this support, it is more common, and much faster, for th[...]

RAS96 RASCard User Guide 30 CommPlete Communications Server Typematic Delay ( Msec) When the typematic rate is enabled, this selection allows you to select the delay between the first and second characters. 250 250 ms (Default) . 500 500 ms . 750 750 ms . 1000 1000 ms . Security Option This category allows you to limit access to the system and to S[...]

4 BIOS Setup Utility CommPlete Communications Server 31 Chipset Features Setup This section allows you to configure the system based on the specific features of the installed chipset. The chipset manages bus speeds and access to system memory resources, such as DRAM and the L2 external cache. It also coordinates communications between the conventio[...]

RAS96 RASCard User Guide 32 CommPlete Communications Server Video BIOS Cacheable As with caching the System BIOS above, enabling the Video BIOS cache will cause access to video BIOS addressed at C0000H to C7FFFH to be cached, if the cache controller is also enabled. Enabled Video BIOS access cached. Disabled Video BIOS access not cached (Default). [...]

4 BIOS Setup Utility CommPlete Communications Server 33 On-Chip Primary PCI IDE As stated above, your system includes a built-in primary IDE controller, which operates on the PCI bus. This setup item allows you to either enable or disable the primary controller. Enabled Primary IDE contro l ler used (Default). Disabled Only one PCI device can be ac[...]

RAS96 RASCard User Guide 34 CommPlete Communications Server Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to most effectively save energy while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use. Power Management This option allows you to select the type (or degree) of power saving and is di[...]

4 BIOS Setup Utility CommPlete Communications Server 35 through 1 hour, except for HDD Power Down, which can be set from 1 minute through 15 minutes. PM Control by APM When this item is enabled, Advanced Power Management device will keep the system time updated when the computer enters suspend mode activated by the BIOS power management. If Max Pow[...]

RAS96 RASCard User Guide 36 CommPlete Communications Server Power Down Activities Power Down Activities events are I/O events whose occurrence can prevent the system from entering a power saving mode or can awaken the system from such a mode. In effect, the system remains alert for anything that occurs to a device that is configured as ON , even wh[...]

4 BIOS Setup Utility CommPlete Communications Server 37 PCI Configuration Setup This section describes how to configure the PCI bus system. The PCI bus allows I/O devices to operate at speeds near the speed the CPU itself uses to communicate with its own special components. It is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any chan[...]

RAS96 RASCard User Guide 38 CommPlete Communications Server You can select which INT# is associated with each PCI slot and which conventional IRQ is associated with one of the two available INT#s. A setting of NA means the IRQ has been assigned to the ISA bus and is not available to any PCI slot. PCI IRQ Activated by This item sets the method by wh[...]

4 BIOS Setup Utility CommPlete Communications Server 39 Password Setting When you select this item, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password. ENTER PASSWORD: Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press E NTER . The password that you type now will clear any previously enter[...]

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CommPlete Communications Server 39 5 E1 Daughter Cards[...]

RAS96 RASCard User Guide CommPlete Communications Server 40 Introduction The E1 Daughter Card mounts on the RAS96 RASCard to provide an E1 interface for up to two MT5634HD16 sixteen-modem cards. This chapter documents the operating characteristics of the E1 card. Figure 4 . E1 Daughter Card. Specifications The E1 Daughter Card was designed to meet [...]

5 E1 Daughter Card CommPlete Communications Server 41 E1 Glossary RAI : Remote Alarm Indication ; a field of all ones (1) used as a “keep-alive” signal. AMI : Alternate Mark Inversion ; a type of line coding for E1 spans. HDB3 : High Density Bipolar Order 3 Encoding. CAS : Channel Associated Signaling. A form of circuit state sign a ling in whi[...]

RAS96 RASCard User Guide CommPlete Communications Server 42 FXS : Foreign Exchange, Subscriber; the customer premises interface that, along with FXO, allows the phones to act as if connected locally to the main PBX, but without the cost. G.704 : A series of ITU standards for E1 frame formatting. ( e.g., section 2.1.3.1). ITU : (International Teleco[...]

5 E1 Daughter Card CommPlete Communications Server 43 E1 Frame Formats Framing is the way E1 equipment formats bits on the E1 line for encoding digital voice. Selecting the method of framing is a major E1 network design issue. There are two options for E1 frame formatting: • CRC4 (16 Frame) • FAS (2 Frame) E1 Line Coding Line coding is the meth[...]

RAS96 RASCard User Guide CommPlete Communications Server 44 Country Selection Country Selection identifies your country . You may select China, Hungary, India or Mexico . Select ITU for all other locations.[...]

5 E1 Daughter Card CommPlete Communications Server 45 E1 Facility Termination The E1 facility termination typically enters the customer’s premises as two wire pairs for data. Figure 5 shows the RJ-48C connector, and Table 2 shows its pin configuration. Figure 5 . RJ-48C connector. Table 2 . RJ-48C Pin Configuration Pin Signal 1 Tip 1 (Receive fro[...]

RAS96 RASCard User Guide CommPlete Communications Server 46 PCB Description The E1 Daughter Card has two external jacks: an RJ-48 E1 line jack, and an E1 line monitoring Bantam jack. Connection to the RAS96 RASCard is via two 32-pin headers (J3 and J4 in Figure 4). RJ-11 Alarm Jack The RJ-11 Alarm jack, located on the RASCard, is for connection to [...]

5 E1 Daughter Card CommPlete Communications Server 47 Configuration of the E1 Daughter Card The E1 Daughter Card is configured through the MR9600 Controller. Before you configure it, you should know how your E1 line was set up by the telephone company when you ordered it. Ordering an E1 Line There are many choices to make when ordering an E1 line. [...]

RAS96 RASCard User Guide CommPlete Communications Server 48 To Configure the E1 Daughter Card 1. Turn on power to the segment containing the E1 Card to be configured. 2. Log in to the controller as supervisor, supervisor and type the command E1status 1b ( 5b , 9b , or 13b ) for E1-1 at the A :# prompt. The E1 Card Status screen is displayed. 3. If [...]

5 E1 Daughter Card CommPlete Communications Server 49 E1 Commands Three E1 commands are available (some that result in a displayed menu) for displaying and changing E1 provisioning parameters. The screen below displays the M ultiComm Manager software interface: Command Example Ex ample s of using the E1STATUS , E1SETUP , E1CFG commands with the MR9[...]

RAS96 RASCard User Guide CommPlete Communications Server 50 2. Enter the E1SETUP command to change the configuration information . At the A :# prompt type E1setup xy and hit Enter ( xy is the CC9600 slot number. For example, type E1setup 9 b to re-provision the E1-1 card. A:#e1setup 9b Use Settings from: 1. Use Active Settings (pre-configured card[...]

5 E1 Daughter Card CommPlete Communications Server 51 A:# e1setup 9b Use settings from: 1. Use Active Settings (pre-configured card) 2. User System Defaults (new card) 3. User Stored Settings (swapping cards) Enter Selection (q(uit), <1>): 3 1. Channel Polling Interval (Sec) : 20 2. Error Threshold : 10 3. Disconnect Timeout (sec) : 11 4. Fr[...]

RAS96 RASCard User Guide CommPlete Communications Server 52 Country Selection 1. ITU 2. India 3. Mexico 4. Hungary 5. China Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), d(one), <1>): - 1. Channel Polling Interval (Sec) : 20 2. Error Threshold : 10 3. Disconnect timeout (sec) : 11 4. Framing Format : CRC4 5. Line Coding : Alternate Mark Inversion (AM[...]

5 E1 Daughter Card CommPlete Communications Server 53 E1 Command Messages The system can display the following E1 command messages: Message: E1 Settings have not been changed Meaning: Either the E1SETUP command parameters were not changed, or the E1CFG command was not entered. Recovery: S tart over at step 1 of the command example, re-provision the[...]

RAS96 RASCard User Guide CommPlete Communications Server 54 Functional Description The on-board Single–Chip Transceiver (SCT) provides the connection to E1 lines (DS–1 long haul or DSX–1 short haul). The clock recovery circuitry automatically adjusts to E1 lines from 0 feet to over 6000 feet in length. The framer locates the frame and multifr[...]

CommPlete Communications Server 55 6 Solving Problems[...]

RAS96 RASCard User Guide CommPlete Communications Server 56 Introduction This chapter describes steps you can take in the event of a RASCard failure. As with any microcomputer product, start with simple hardware and software tests, and work toward more complex tests or operating system/application software tests. Be sure to check the cable connecti[...]

6 Solving Problems CommPlete Communications Server 57 • The hard disk or floppy drive cables are not connected properly, or their parameters are not set properly in Setup. • Verify that enough memory is installed to load the intended applications. • Verify that the memory SIMMs are seated properly on the RASCard. If two or four SIMMs are inst[...]

RAS96 RASCard User Guide CommPlete Communications Server 58 Memory Upgrade Two memory banks (Bank 1 and Bank 2) with two SIMM sockets per bank (M1 through M4) are provided on the RASCard. The standard configuration has 16 MB of EDO DRAM in Bank 1. The RASCard supports four 72-pin SIMMs of 4 MB, 8 MB, 16 MB, or 32 MB DRAM to form a memory size from [...]

6 Solving Problems CommPlete Communications Server 59 contacts of the sockets, use your fingers to bend the SIMM upright until it is held in place by the metal tabs. 7. Follow the same process for the second SIMM in Bank 1. 8. Select the memory SIMMs for Bank 2 and follow the same procedure as in Step 6. Note : The front bracket of the RASCard may [...]

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CommPlete Communications Server 61 Appendixes[...]

RAS96 RASCard User Guide CommPlete Communications Server 62 Appendix A Connector Pinouts Keyboard Connector (J11) Figure A-1. 6-pin mini-DIN keyboard connector. Pin Description Pin Description +Keyboard Data +5 VDC NC + Keyboard Clock GND NC Video Connector (J35) This connector provides video analog data and horizontal and vertical synchronization [...]

A Connector Pinouts CommPlete Communications Server 63 COM1 Connector (J3) This serial port connector can be used to configure the RASCard or to connect a mouse to the RASCard. Figure A-3. DB-9 COM1 connector. Pin Description Pin Description DCD DSR RX Data RTS TX Data CTS DTR RI Ground E1 Alarm Connector (J22) Figure A-5. E1 alarm connector. Pin D[...]

RAS96 RASCard User Guide CommPlete Communications Server 64 34-Pin Floppy Disk Drive Connector (J27) This connector provides signal and data connection between the floppy drive and the RASCard. Figure A-4. Floppy disk connector. Pin Description Pin Description Pin Description 1 Ground 13 Ground 25 Ground 2 RPM/RWC 14 Drive Select 1 26 Track 0 3 Gro[...]

A Connector Pinouts CommPlete Communications Server 65 Hard Disk Connector (J6) This connector supplies IDE data and signals and power and ground for the RASCard’s on-board hard disk drive. Figure A-6. IDE connector. Pin Description Pin Description Pin Description 1 /Reset 16 Data Bit 14 (SD14) 31 IRQ14 2 Ground (GND) 17 Data Bit 0 (SD0) 32 /IOCS[...]

RAS96 RASCard User Guide CommPlete Communications Server 66 IDE Connector (J21) This connector supplies IDE data and signals for an IDE CD-ROM drive or a second hard disk. Figure A-7. IDE connector. Pin Description Pin Description Pin Description 1 /Reset 15 Data Bit 1 (SD1) 29 NC 2 Ground (GND) 16 Data Bit 14 (SD14) 30 Ground (GND) 3 Data Bit 7 (S[...]

B POST Messages CommPlete Communications Server 67 Appendix B POST Messages Introduction During the power-on self-test (POST), if the BIOS detects an error , it will sound a beep code or display a message. If a message is displayed, it will be accompanied by the following instruction: PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE OR DEL TO ENTER SETUP POST Beep There is cu[...]

RAS96 RASCard User Guide CommPlete Communications Server 68 ERROR ENCOUNTERED INITIALIZING HARD DRIVE The hard disk cannot be initialized. Make sure the adapter is installed correctly and all cables are correctly and firmly attached. Also, make sure the correct hard disk type is selected in Setup. ERROR INITIALIZING HARD DISK CONTROLLER Cannot init[...]

B POST Messages CommPlete Communications Server 69 OFFENDING SEGMENT: This message is used in conjunction with the I/O CHANNEL CHECK and RAM PARITY ERROR messages when the segment that has caused the problem has been isolated. PRESS A KEY TO REBOOT This will be displayed at the bottom screen when an error occurs that requires you to reboot. Press a[...]

RAS96 RASCard User Guide CommPlete Communications Server 70 Appendix C POST Codes EISA power-on self-test (POST) codes are typically output to port address 300h. ISA POST codes are output to port address 80h. Code Name Description C0 Turn Off Initialize standard devices with default values. 1 Processor Test 1 Processor Status (1FLAGS) Verification.[...]

C POST Codes CommPlete Communications Server 71 Code Name Description F Test DMA Controller 0 BIOS checksum test. Keyboard detect and initialization. 10 Test DMA Controller 1 11 Test DMA Page Registers Test DMA page registers. 12–13 Reserved 14 Test Timer Counter 2 Test 8254 Timer 0 Counter 2. 15 Test 8259-1 Mask Bits Verify 8259 Channel 1 masked[...]

RAS96 RASCard User Guide CommPlete Communications Server 72 Code Name Description 43 Detect and Initialize Serial and Parallel Ports Initialize any serial and parallel ports (also game port). 44 Reserved 45 Detect and Initialize Math Coprocessor Initialize math coprocessor. 46–4D Reserved 4E Manufacturing POST Loop or Display Messages Reboot if M[...]

D Approved Memory CommPlete Communications Server 73 Appendix D Approved Memory The following memory SIMMs have been tested with the RAS96 and are known to work with it. This is not to imply that other SIMMs may not work as well with the RAS96, only that they have not been tested with it. Capacity Speed Type Manufacturer Part Number Usable MB 1 × [...]

RAS96 RASCard User Guide CommPlete Communications Server 74 Appendix E Regulatory Information EMC, Safety and Terminal Directive Compliance The CE mark is affixed to this product to confirm compliance with the following European Community Directives: Council Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of Member States relati[...]