ZyXEL Communications VDSL2 Line Card VLC1324G manual

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About This User's Guide VLC1324G User’s Guide 3 About This User's Guide Intended Audience This manual is intended for users of the VL C1324G VDSL2 Line Card and th e VSC1224-41 Splitter Card. It describes detailed informatio n about the cards’ features and hardware. Related Document ation • IES-5000 and IES-60 00 User ’ s Guides R[...]

Document Conventions VLC1324G User’s Guide 4 Document Conventions W arnings and Notes These are how warnings and notes are shown in this User ’ s Guide. 1 W arnings tell you about things that could harm you or your device. " Notes tell you other important informati on (for example, other things you may need to configure or helpful tip s) o[...]

Safety Warnings VLC1324G User’s Guide 5 Safety Warnings 1 For your safety , be sure to read and follow all warni ng notices and instructions. • Do NOT use this product near water , for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. • Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids. • Do NOT store things o n the device.[...]

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Table of Contents VLC1324G User’s Guide 7 Table of Contents About This User's Guide ........................................... ............................................................. .. 3 Document Conventions.................................................................. ......................................... .4 Safety Warnings [...]

Table of Contents VLC1324G User’s Guide 8 3.3 VDSL2 Data T ransmission ........................... ................ ............. ............. ............. ................ 3 2 3.4 Local Server .......................... ............. ............. ................ ............. ............. ................ ... ....... 32 3.5 Data Rate ......[...]

List of Figures VLC1324G User’s Guide 9 List of Figures Figure 1 Front Panel .... ............. ................ ............. ................ ............. ................ ............. .. ..................... 21 Figure 2 Front Panel of VSC1224-41 ....................... ................. ............. ................ ................ ......[...]

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List of Tables VLC1324G User’s Guide 11 List of Tables T able 1 VDSL2 Profile Maximum T ran sfer Rates . ............. ............. ................ ............. ................ ......... .1 5 T able 2 Front Panel Ports .................. ............. ................ ................ ............. ................ ........ ..................[...]

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13 P ART I Introduction, S pecifications and T roubleshooting VLC Overview (15) VLC Specifications (23) VLC T roubleshooting (31)[...]

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VLC1324G User’s Guide 15 C HAPTER 1 VLC Overview This chapter introduces the VDSL2 line card's general feat ures, default settin gs and hardware. 1.1 VLC Overview The VLC VDSL2 Line Card is perfect for ISPs or large building applications seeking to provide high band width broadband services to subscribers wh ile minimizing costs. One VLC pro[...]

Chapter 1 VLC Ov erview VLC1324G User’s Guide 16 VDSL2 Compliance •I T U - T -G .993.2 -G .994.1 Discrete Multi-T one (DMT) Modulation The VLC is a D MT -base d VDSL2 so lution which dynamically adapts the bit transfer rate to conditions on the local loop. This allows the line card to sustain high performance even over noisy lines. T ransmit PS[...]

Chapter 1 VLC Overvie w VLC1324G User’s Guide 17 VDSL2 to ADSL2+ Fallback The VLC can au tomatica lly use ADSL2+ for connections wh ere VDSL2 training fails. This allows a longer co nnection distan ce. Spectral Mask PSD (Power Spectral Density) defines th e di stribution of a VDSL line’ s power in the frequency domain. A PSD mask is a template [...]

Chapter 1 VLC Ov erview VLC1324G User’s Guide 18 Alarm LED An ALM (alarm) LED lights when the VLC is overh eated or the vol tage readings are outside the tolerance levels and turns of f when the temperature or voltage ha s returned to a normal level. CFM The IEEE 802.1ag Connectivity Fault Manage ment (CFM) specification allows network administra[...]

Chapter 1 VLC Overvie w VLC1324G User’s Guide 19 IGMP Snooping The VLC supports IGMP snooping enabling group multicast traffic to be only forwarded to ports that are members of that group; thus a llowing you to significantly reduce multicast traffic passing through your VLC. IGMP Filter The IGMP filter defines multicast groups a port can j o in. [...]

Chapter 1 VLC Ov erview VLC1324G User’s Guide 20 DHCP Relay DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol RFC 2131 and RFC 2132) allows individual computers to obtain TCP/IP configuration at start-up from a server . Y ou can configure the system as a DHCP relay agent to have anothe r DHCP server provide TCP/IP configuration for the clients. In additi[...]

Chapter 1 VLC Overvie w VLC1324G User’s Guide 21 Figure 1 Front Panel 1.5 Port s and LEDs of VLC These are the details of the VLC ports and LEDs. 1.5.1 Port s The following table describes the port labels on the front panel. 1.5.2 LEDs The following table describes the LED indi cators on the front panel of the VLC. 1.6 VSC1224-41 POTS Sp litter F[...]

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VLC1324G User’s Guide 23 C HAPTER 2 VLC Specifications This chapter gives details about the line card hardware and features. 2.1 VLC Product S pecifications T able 4 VLC Specifications Dimensions 390.6 mm (W) x 240.0 mm (D) x 13.8 mm (H) Weight 1 kg Interface • One T elco-50 con nector: 24 VDSL2 Ports • One mini RJ1 1 console port for local m[...]

Chapter 2 VLC Specifications VLC1324G User’s Guide 24 Certifica tions RoHS & WEEE compliant NEBS compliant ETSI 300-019 K.20 Safety EN60950-1 EN41003-1 ETSI300-386 CSA60950-1 UL60950-1 IEC60950-1 EMC FCC Part 15 Class A EN55022 Class A EN55024 Class A ETSI 300 386 Network Management • Local debug function thro ugh a RS-232 port • W e b-ba[...]

Chapter 2 VLC Specifications VLC1324G User’s Guide 25 2.2 VLC Firmware Naming Conventions A firmware version includes the model code and release number as shown in the following example: Firmware V e rsion: V3.90(A YL.0) , V3.90(BBW .0) , “A YL ” or “BBW” is the model code. • "A YL" denotes the VLC1324G-51 for VDSL over POTS ([...]

Chapter 2 VLC Specifications VLC1324G User’s Guide 26 The following graphics show pin assignments fo r the T elco-50 connectors on the cables that connect the VLC to a splitter ca rd in t he splitter chassis. Figure 4 IES-5000/5005 Ca ble T elco-50 Pin Assignm ents (VLC End) Pin 8 Ring Port 18 Pin 33 T ip Port 18 Pin 9 Ring Port 17 Pin 34 T ip Po[...]

Chapter 2 VLC Specifications VLC1324G User’s Guide 27 Figure 5 IES-5000/5005 Ca ble T elco-50 Pin Assignments (S plitter Card End) Figure 6 IES-6000 Cable T elco-50 Pin Assignment s (VLC End)[...]

Chapter 2 VLC Specifications VLC1324G User’s Guide 28 Figure 7 IES-6000 Cable T elco-50 Pin Assignment s (S plitter End) 2.4 Wire Gauge Sp ecifications A WG (American W ire Gauge) is a measurement system for wire that specifies its thickness. As the thickness of the wire in creases, the A WG number decreases. 2.5 Console Cable Pin Assignment s Th[...]

Chapter 2 VLC Specifications VLC1324G User’s Guide 29 Figure 8 Console Ca ble Mini RJ -1 1 Ma le Connecto r 2.6 VSC1224-41 The following table lists th e splitter card specifications. 2.7 VSC1224-43U The VSC122 4-43U provides an impedance of 135 ohms and 150 o hms for ISDN. T able 7 Console Cable Connec tor Pin Assignments MINI RJ- 1 1 MALE Pin 2[...]

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VLC1324G User’s Guide 31 C HAPTER 3 VLC Troubleshooting This chapter covers potential pr oblems and possible remedies. After each problem descri ption, some steps are provided to help yo u to diagnose and solve the problem. 3.1 The SYS or PWR LED Does Not T urn On 3.2 The ALM LED Is On The ALM (alarm) LED lights when the line card is overheated o[...]

Chapter 3 VLC Trou bleshooting VLC1324G User’s Guide 32 3.3 VDSL2 Dat a T ransmission The VDSL2 link is up, but da ta cannot be transmitt ed. 3.4 Local Server The computer behind a VDSL2 modem or router cannot access a loc al server connected to the line card. 3.5 Dat a Rate The SYNC-rate is not the same as the configured rate. Ta b l e 1 1 VDSL2[...]

Chapter 3 VLC Tro ubleshooting VLC1324G User’s Guide 33 3.6 The Line Card is Not Manageable The line card always uses the default configurati on. Any changes you did to the line card are stored on the MSC. By default, the MSC is allowed to manage every line card. Use the lcman show command on the MSC to see a line card’ s co nnection status. If[...]

Chapter 3 VLC Trou bleshooting VLC1324G User’s Guide 34 4 After a successful configuration file upload, type atgo to restart the line card. 3.6.2 Uploading the Firm ware via Boot Commands Usually you should use FTP or HTTP with the M SC to upload the line card’ s firmware. If you cannot manage the line card from the MSC, use the following proc [...]

Chapter 3 VLC Tro ubleshooting VLC1324G User’s Guide 35 Figure 10 Example Xmodem Upload 10 After a successful firmware upload, the lin e card restarts. The console port speed automatically changes back to 9600 bps when the line card restarts. Bootbase Version: V1.00 | 03/23/2005 16:10:06 FLASH: AMD 32M Hardware Version: Serial Number: RAM: Size =[...]

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37 P ART II Appendices and Index Legal Information (39) Customer Support (43) Index (49)[...]

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VLC1324G User’s Guide 39 A PPENDIX A Legal Information Copyright Copyright © 2008 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. The contents of this publication may not be reprod uced in any part or as a whole, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, tran slated into any language, or transmitted in any form or by any means, el ectronic, mechanical , m[...]

Appendix A Legal In formation VLC1324G User’s Guide 40 FCC W arning This device has been tested and foun d to comply with the limits for a Class A digital switch, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Thes e limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a co mmercial environment. Thi s device generates, uses[...]

Appendix A Legal Information VLC1324G User’s Guide 41 Note Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty , is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser . This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness fo r a particular use or purpose. ZyXEL shall in no event [...]

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VLC1324G User’s Guide 43 A PPENDIX B Customer Support In the event of problems that cannot be solved by using this manual, you should contact your vendor . If you cannot contact yo ur vendor , then contac t a ZyXEL office for the region in which you bought the dev ice. Regional of fices are listed below (see also http:// www .zyxel.com/web/conta [...]

Appendix B Customer Support VLC1324G User’s Guide 44 • Address: 1005F , ShengGao Internationa l T ower , No.137 XianXia Rd, Shanghai • W eb: http://www .zyxel.cn Cost a Rica • Support E-mail: soporte@zyxel.co.cr • Sales E-mail: sales@zyxel.co.cr • T elephone: +506-2017878 • Fax: +506-2 015098 • W eb: www .zyxel.co.cr • R eg u l a [...]

Appendix B Customer Support VLC1324G User’s Guide 45 Germany • Support E-mail: support@zyxel.de • Sales E-mail: sales@zyxel.de • T elephone: +49-2405-6909-69 • Fax: +49-2405-6909-99 • W eb: www .zyxel.de • Re g u l ar M a i l: ZyXEL Deut schland GmbH., Adenauerstr . 20/A2 D-52146, W uerselen, Germany Hungary • Support E-mail: suppor[...]

Appendix B Customer Support VLC1324G User’s Guide 46 Malaysia • Support E-mail: support@zyxel.com.my • Sales E-mail: sales@zyxel.com.my • T elephone: +603-8076-9933 • Fax: +603-8076-98 33 • W eb: http://www .zyxel.com.my • Regular Mail: ZyXEL Malaysia Sdn Bhd., 1-02 & 1-03, Jalan Kenari 17F , Bandar Puchong Jaya, 47100 Puchong, Se[...]

Appendix B Customer Support VLC1324G User’s Guide 47 Singapore • Support E-mail: support@zyxel.com.sg • Sales E-mail: sales@zyxel.com.sg • T elephone: +65-6899-6678 • Fax: +65-6899-8887 • W eb: http://www .zyxel.com.sg • Regular Mail: ZyXEL Singapore Pte Ltd., No. 2 International Business Park, The Strategy #03-28, Sin gapore 609930 S[...]

Appendix B Customer Support VLC1324G User’s Guide 48 T urkey • Support E-mail: cso@zyxel.com.tr • T elephone: +90 212 222 55 22 • Fax: +90-212-220-2 526 • W eb: http:www .zyxel.com.tr • Address: Kaptanpasa Mahallesi Piyalep asa Bulvari Ortadogu Plaza N:14/13 K:6 Okmeydani/Sisli Istanbul/T urkey Ukraine • Support E-mail: su pport@ua.zy[...]

Index VLC1324G User’s Guide 49 Index A alarm LED 18 Alarm profile 16 ALM LED 18 , 31 A WG (Ame rican Wire Gauge) 28 B bandwidth control 19 C certifications 24 , 39 notices 40 viewing 40 CFM Connectivity Fault 18 console cable pin assignments 28 console port 21 , 34 contact information 43 copyright 39 customer support 43 D DHCP 20 DHCP (Dynamic Ho[...]

Index VLC1324G User’s Guide 50 M MAC (Media Access Contro l) Filter 18 MAC count limit 18 MIBs 24 monitoring, system 17 multicast bandwidth control 19 multicast group limit 19 multicast static 19 multicast VLAN 19 MVLAN 19 N network management 24 P packet filter 18 pin assignments 25 port description 21 port isolation 18 Power S pectral Density S[...]

Index VLC1324G User’s Guide 51 wire gauge 28 X XMODEM upload 33 , 34[...]

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