Verilink NCM 2000 (880-502623-001) Product Manual Manuel d'utilisateur

Verilink NCM 2000User ManualSeptember 1999P/N 880-502623-001-E1

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Verilink NCM 20001-1Chapter1NCM OverviewThis document describes the Access System 2000 (AS2000) Node Controller Module, NCM 2000, Verilink’s SNMP sol

NCM Overview1-2Verilink NCM 2000NOTE:Do not mix NCM and SCC Node Controllers in the same node. There can be only one type of node controller in a node

NCM OverviewVerilink NCM 20001-3NOTE:Because the database resides in the NCM module, an NCM moved to a different node without having its database fir

NCM Overview1-4Verilink NCM 2000Figure 1-1 Mixed Shelf with Mirrored Node Managers and NCMs Circuit Manager DatabaseThe Circuit Manager uses a da

NCM OverviewVerilink NCM 20001-5For information on daisy-chain connections of multiple shelves, see the section “Daisy-Chaining AS2000 Shelves”.Advan

NCM Overview1-6Verilink NCM 2000Front Panel LEDsThe NCM front panel provides six tri-color status LEDs:Table 1-1 NCM 2000 Front Panel LEDsManagement P

NCM OverviewVerilink NCM 20001-7Table 1-3Table 1-3Table 1-3Table 1-3 NIM 2000 Connectors NIM 2000 Connectors NIM 2000 Connectors NIM 2000 Co

NCM Overview1-8Verilink NCM 2000Figure 1-4 Node Controller Module in a Multiple Application Network Craft Interface PortsThe Craft interface suppor

NCM OverviewVerilink NCM 20001-9RFVerilink Enterprise MIBsMIBs are supplied as part of the software distributions for the respective products. •Veril

iiVerilink NCM 2000 User ManualCopyright NoticeCopyright  1999 Verilink Corporation. All rights reserved.This document does not create any express or

NCM Overview1-10Verilink NCM 2000•The DIDCSU 2912 module can function as a standalone dual port CSU/DSU. With an NCM as the node controller, the DIDC

NCM OverviewVerilink NCM 20001-11Connectors UsedThe EXT management port of the NCM is used to extend the ACP bus to multiple shelves. Backplane cable

NCM Overview1-12Verilink NCM 2000ACP and mixed ACP/TABS NodesUse this procedure for a node which has all ACP cards or a node with a mix of card types

NCM OverviewVerilink NCM 20001-13TABS-Only NodeFor each shelf that contains only TABS based cards, use the MANAGEMENT BUS IN and OUT connectors on th

NCM Overview1-14Verilink NCM 2000•UL 1459 Revision 2Related Verilink DocumentsRefer to the following AS2000 manuals for more information:•Node Manager

Verilink NCM 20002-1Chapter2Craft InterfaceThis chapter introduces the NCM 2000 Craft interface and describes in detail the Main Menu (the NCM Contro

Craft Interface2-2 Verilink NCM 20002. Set your terminal parameters to the following values:•19.2 kbit/s•8 data bits•no parity•one stop-bit•no flow-co

Craft InterfaceVerilink NCM 20002-3When you are in the Craft interface's P-shell, the prompt is displayed as:pSH+>Now type the command to sta

Craft Interface2-4 Verilink NCM 2000Figure 2-2 NCM Main Menu The Main MenuThe NCM Main Menu, shown in Figure 2-2, provides:•a shelf/slot display s

Craft InterfaceVerilink NCM 20002-5The currently selected card is indicated in the command line prompt which returns after each command. The four pa

Verilink NCM 2000 User Manualiii • If the telephone company alters its equipment in a manner that can affect the use of this device, it must give you

Craft Interface2-6 Verilink NCM 2000•the slot is empty•the module recently has been pulled outNode MapThe node map graphically represents the type of

Craft InterfaceVerilink NCM 20002-7Table 2-1Table 2-1Table 2-1Table 2-1 Module Key Legend Key Symbol and Name Generic Name Model Numb

Craft Interface2-8 Verilink NCM 2000Command ExamplesSome commands are shown with a lowercase character. The character, usually n or p, represents a va

Craft InterfaceVerilink NCM 20002-9[0,11]is the shelf number and slot number of the currently selected cardNCM 2000>is the command line prompt, sh

Craft Interface2-10 Verilink NCM 2000[0.0.0.1] [1,1] NCM 2000 > sThe next prompt shows you the format for your input:Enter 'shelf,slot' p

Craft InterfaceVerilink NCM 20002-11If no Quad/IMUX applications are installed, this option has no function.NOTE:If a download is in progress, this i

Craft Interface2-12 Verilink NCM 2000Figure 2-6 IMUX 2160 Diagnostics Menu Performance and StatusPerformance and status functions are used to evaluat

Craft InterfaceVerilink NCM 20002-13Figure 2-7 Example of IMUX 2160 Performance/Status Menu AlarmsA primary function of the NCM is the handling of al

Craft Interface2-14 Verilink NCM 2000Figure 2-8 Alarm Options Menu A shelf/slot matrix display of alarm status appears. Each location is mapped to a

Craft InterfaceVerilink NCM 20002-15Table 2-3 Alarm Options Menu Commands The following is an NCM Alarm Display:Figure 2-9 NCM Alarm Display Th

ivVerilink NCM 2000 User ManualDeutschVORSICHT!Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem Ersetzen der Batterie! Batterie gleichen Typs und gleicher Qualität

Craft Interface2-16 Verilink NCM 2000If a module other than the NCM is the currently selected module, an Alarm Options Menu for that module will appea

Craft InterfaceVerilink NCM 20002-17Card Specific MenusWhen the NCM is used to select certain application modules, new commands and functions appear

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Verilink NCM 20003-1Chapter3Administration MenuThis chapter describes the functions available from the NCM Controller Administration Menu.For a conven

Administration Menu3-2Verilink NCM 2000Table 3-1Table 3-1Table 3-1Table 3-1 Administration Menu Administration Menu Administration Menu Adm

Administration MenuVerilink NCM 20003-3Table 3-2Table 3-2Table 3-2Table 3-2 Administration Menu Commands Administration Menu Commands Administr

Administration Menu3-4Verilink NCM 2000Selecting a NodeTo access the node selection submenu, use the S command option on the Administration Menu:S) No

Administration MenuVerilink NCM 20003-5DS3 Far-end Node RecordsThe DS3 applications, HDM 2180 and HDM 2182 can use a portion of the DS3 framing overh

Administration Menu3-6Verilink NCM 2000Shelf Type Sets ACP BusEnter the number of the shelf you wish to define. Although the menu allows five possibl

Administration MenuVerilink NCM 20003-7•Unprivileged level (level 1—lowest)NCM access levels always allow comparable access to the application module

Verilink NCM 2000 User Manualv • This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label and manual. If you

Administration Menu3-8Verilink NCM 2000Figure 3-6 Password Menu From the Password menu, select the S) Set System Superuser Password option:[0.0.0.1

Administration MenuVerilink NCM 20003-9The network configuration parameters are standard Ethernet and SLIP parameters. The user should consult with t

Administration Menu3-10Verilink NCM 2000Using Telnet with the IP address, you can initiate a Craft interface session over Ethernet.NOTE:If, after conf

Administration MenuVerilink NCM 20003-11T) ethernet typeThere are two supported types: Ethernet 2 (DIX), and 802.3. If your network uses TCP/IP, se

Administration Menu3-12Verilink NCM 2000Figure 3-10 Modem Configuration Menu where:The Modem Status is either CONNECTED or NOT CONNECTED. Connected m

Administration MenuVerilink NCM 20003-13Exiting the Administration MenuThe command option: X) exit this screenreturns you to the NCM Main Menu.RDial-

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Verilink NCM 20004-1Chapter4Circuit ManagerThis chapter describes how to build circuits using the NCM Craft interface. Topics covered are:•Central Cir

Circuit Manager4-2Verilink NCM 2000from the shelf and then re-inserted. To avoid this limitation, do not unplug and reseat these cards after building

Circuit ManagerVerilink NCM 20004-3•standby NCM alarmLoss of signal, loss of frame, and AIS belong to the circuit performance alarm category. For cir

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Circuit Manager4-4Verilink NCM 2000Table 4-1Table 4-1Table 4-1Table 4-1 Circuit Manager Menu CommandsCircuit Manager Menu CommandsCircuit Manager Menu

Circuit ManagerVerilink NCM 20004-5Figure 4-2 Add Circuit Menu When the menu is displayed, the default circuit priority (normal) is displayed. Al

Circuit Manager4-6Verilink NCM 2000Table 4-2Table 4-2Table 4-2Table 4-2 Add Circuit Menu Commands Add Circuit Menu Commands Add Circuit Menu Comma

Circuit ManagerVerilink NCM 20004-7Circuit TypesWhen the circuit type is set to Permanent, Circuit Manager will attempt to route the circuit as descr

Circuit Manager4-8Verilink NCM 2000Table 4-3Table 4-3Table 4-3Table 4-3 Backup and Dial-Backup Options Backup and Dial-Backup Options Backup and Dial

Circuit ManagerVerilink NCM 20004-9Backplane BusLimited bus selection is provided to give the user more control, which may be useful under certain ci

Circuit Manager4-10Verilink NCM 2000Figure 4-6 Circuit Manager Menu Editing and Cloning New CircuitsThis section describes how to edit an existing

Circuit ManagerVerilink NCM 20004-11Figure 4-7 Edit Circuit Menu Changing Name Clones New CircuitWhen a circuit name is modified, it is the same

Circuit Manager4-12Verilink NCM 2000Changing the Type of a CircuitThe process of editing an existing circuit to change its Type is similar to initiall

Circuit ManagerVerilink NCM 20004-13Figure 4-10 Circuit Manager Top Menu Showing Second Circuit Added The Circuit Manager menu now shows the two ci

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Verilink NCM 20005-1Chapter5Downloading and Broadcasting FirmwareThis chapter describes file transfers using FTP and downloading firmware upgrades to

Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware5-2Verilink NCM 2000The download process is illustrated in Figure 5-1.Figure 5-1 Firmware DownloadsUsing the Admi

Downloading and Broadcasting FirmwareVerilink NCM 20005-3Figure 5-2 Administration Menu Different Command OptionsThe Administration Menu options

Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware5-4Verilink NCM 2000Firmware Options Command option B is used to download firmware to modules in the node other t

Downloading and Broadcasting FirmwareVerilink NCM 20005-5•How to use the specific FTP server program you have selected•The IP address of the FTP serv

Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware5-6Verilink NCM 2000If PING fails verify the TCP/IP related options. See “The Network Configuration Menu”paying s

Downloading and Broadcasting FirmwareVerilink NCM 20005-7Figure 5-4 Administration MenuSelect W) write file to flash to save the new file and say Ye

Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware5-8Verilink NCM 2000Broadcasting FirmwareIf the NCM is not to be updated, but rather modules which it controls ar

Downloading and Broadcasting FirmwareVerilink NCM 20005-9•When all cards targeted by the Card Retransmit option have been downloaded, a message "

vi Verilink NCM 2000 Command Line Prompt ... 2-8Main Menu Options ...

Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware5-10Verilink NCM 2000shelf 1 / slot 6 is being polled...00000006:1.A 95% completeshelf 1 / slot 6 is being poll

Downloading and Broadcasting FirmwareVerilink NCM 20005-11Figure 5-8 NCM Broadcast Result Press ENTER to display the NCM 2000 Download Firmware Menu

Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware5-12Verilink NCM 2000Figure 5-9 DIDCSU Controller Administration Menu From the DIDCSU Controller Administration

Downloading and Broadcasting FirmwareVerilink NCM 20005-13Figure 5-11 Administration Menu Query Firmware Report Moving Firmware Across a Network fr

Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware5-14Verilink NCM 2000FTP the Flash FileIn this example, a flash file containing the firmware upgrade has already

Downloading and Broadcasting FirmwareVerilink NCM 20005-15Select O) administration.The NCM Controller Administration Menu for the remote NCM appears:

Downloading and Broadcasting Firmware5-16Verilink NCM 2000Conflicting Download SessionsIf another Telnet session invokes the transfer of the same firm

IndexVerilink NCM 2000 Index-1Numerics13136ChapterAdministration Menu 3-1AACP Broadcast Result 5-10ACP broadcast switchover 5-11Activate Circuit 4-4A

Index-2 Verilink NCM 2000Firmware Personalities 2-1Firmware Related Commands 5-4first octet of the node address 1-12Flash has a good image 5-10FLASH.Q

Verilink NCM 2000 Index-3Wwrite file to flash 5-7Writing the File to Flash Memory 5-6

Verilink NCM 2000viiFTP the Flash File ...5-14Select a Remote Node .

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