RADview-SC/TDMoIP Network Management System Service Center for TDMoIP Applications IPmux-11 © 1994–2006 RAD Data Communications Publication 12/06
Contents Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 IPmux-11 Overview..................................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 RADview-SC/TDMoIP IPmux-11 Overview.................................................................. 1-1 Overview of the RADview FCAPS Model............................................................................... 1-2 Overview of the IPmux-11 Management Functions ...............................................................
Table of Contents User's Manual 4.4 Creating Circuits .......................................................................................................... 4-5 Creating a Mesh Service Circuit............................................................................................. 4-5 Creating a Normal Service Circuit ....................................................................................... 4-14 Chapter 5. Security Management 5.1 Setting Management Access Authorizations.............
Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an overview of the IPmux-11 device and the RADview Service Center TDMoIP IPmux-11 functions, and contains the following sections: • IPmux-11 Overview • RADview-SC/TDMoIP IPmux-11 Overview • Overview of the RADview FCAPS Model • Overview of the IPmux-11 Management Functions 1.
Chapter 1 Introduction User's Manual Overview of the RADview FCAPS Model RADview provides a complete solution for monitoring and controlling IPmux-11. The RADview solutions conform to ITU-T Telecommunication Management Network (TMN) recommendations for SNMP management systems, known as the FCAPS model: • Fault management – detects and correlates faults in network devices, isolates faults and initiates recovery actions.
User's Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Operation Location in User’s Manual Peformance Chapter 6 • Setting the Polling Interval • Viewing Bundle Statistics • Viewing Bundle Current Statistics • Viewing Bundle Intervals Statistics • Viewing E1/T1 Current Port Statistics • Viewing Port Intervals Statistics • Viewing Ethernet Port Statistics Fault Chapter 7 • Masking Traps • Viewing Active Alarms • Viewing the History Log • Clearing the History Log • Viewing Self Test Results • Performing Loopback Tests
Chapter 1 Introduction 1-4 RADview-SC/TDMoIP IPmux-11 Overview User's Manual RADview-SC/TDMoIP IPmux-11
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup This chapter describes how to configure IPmux-11 for management and connect it to the management station, and includes the following sections: • Pre-configuring IPmux-11 for Network Management Configuring the IP Parameters Configuring the Manager List • Connecting IPmux-11 to the Management Station • Launching RADview-SC/TDMoIP IPmux-11 • Using the GUI Selecting the Device or a Port Status Indicators Common Dialog Buttons System Level Menu Options Port Level Menu Opti
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup User's Manual 4. Enter the new host IP parameters for IPmux: Host IP address IP mask Default gateway. 5. Save the changes. Configuration>System>Host IP 1. IP address 2. IP mask 3. Default gateway 4. DHCP 5. DHCP Status ... (192.168.10.1) ... (255.255.255.0) ... (0.0.0.0) (Disable) > > Please select item <1 to 5> ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit 1 Mngr/s Figure 2-1.
User's Manual Chapter 2 Installation and Setup 2.2 Connecting IPmux-11 to the Management Station IPmux-11 can be managed by a Network Management Station (NMS) that is located on the LAN (hub or switch) connected to the one of the unit’s Ethernet ports. To connect IPmux-11 to the Network Management Station: 1. Connect a Network Management Station to the LAN (hub or switch). 2. Connect one of IPmux-11's Ethernet ports to the LAN. 2.
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup 2.4 User's Manual Using the GUI Figure 2-3. Element Manager – IPmux-11 The RADview IPmux-11 Element Manager window provides a dynamically updated representation of the IPmux-11 network element, allowing you to monitor and manage the IPmux-11 device. The Element Manager window displays the device hardware configuration, represented as a list of rows, showing the existing slots and ports.
User's Manual Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Selecting the Device or a Port By selecting a row, you can manipulate or manage the selected system or port. When selected, a light blue frame is displayed around the selected window, and the background color of the selected row is dark gray. Only one row can be selected at a time. There are two IPmux-11 user interface object levels: • System (whole device) – contains all of the parameters and functions that are common to the whole device.
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup User's Manual Common Dialog Buttons Function buttons, located in a sub-window or dialog box, each initiate the execution of an operation. The most common buttons, and their respective functions, are listed in the following table. Table 2-3. Common Dialog Buttons Button Function Set Confirm and activate the selections made in the dialog box and close the box. Apply Confirm and activate the selections made in the dialog box without closing the box.
User's Manual Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Tasks – Configuration Dialog Box and Parameter Location Path Configuring the Static MAC Table Static MAC Table dialog box See Configuring the Static MAC Table Configuration MAC Table… Configuring Quality of Service (Rate Limitation) Rate Limitation dialog box See Configuring Quality of Service (Rate Limitation) Configuration QoS Rate Limitation… Configuring the System Clocks System Clocks dialog box See Configuring the System Clocks Configuration C
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup User's Manual Tasks – Options Dialog Box and Parameter Location Path Establishing link between IPmux-11 and manager Manager List dialog box See Maintaining Manager List Options Manager List… Masking traps Masking Traps dialog box See Masking Traps Options Masking Traps… Setting Telnet and Web Access Access dialog box See Enabling or Disabling Telnet and Web Access Options Access… Tasks – Statistics Dialog Box and Parameter Location Path Setting polling inter
Chapter 3 Configuration Management This chapter describes how to configure IPmux-11 on all levels, including system and port, and contains the following sections: • Setting the System Parameters Configuring System Parameters Configuring System Information Maintaining the Manager List Configuring the System Clocks Configuring VLAN Parameters Configuring the Static MAC Table Configuring Quality of Service (Rate Limitation) Deleting the LAN Table • Setting the Operational Parameters Configuring IPmux-11 Por
Chapter 3 Configuration Management 3.1 User's Manual Setting the System Parameters Configuring System Parameters The System Parameters command enables you to view and set major system parameters for the IPmux-11 device. You can configure parameters such as the Default Gateway, DHCP Client Mode, Aging Time, and the Transmit Clock Source. To set system parameters for the selected IPmux device: 1. Select Configuration > System Parameters… The System Parameters dialog box appears.
User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Configuring System Information The System Info command enables you to view and set system information for the IPmux-11 device. This information is useful for identifying multiple IPmux-11 units and for tracking their locations and administrative contacts. You can also use the System Information dialog box for setting the system Date and Time and for viewing the DHCP client status. To set system information for the selected IPmux device: 1.
Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Maintaining the Manager List In order to remotely configure IPmux-11, the IP address of the NMS must be listed in the Manager List. The Manager List command enables you to display and configure the Manager List, where you designate the destination NMS stations for SNMP traps. To display the manager list: • Select Options > Manager List... The Manager List appears. Figure 3-3.
User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Table 3-2. Manager List Parameters Parameter Possible Values/Remarks Host Name LAN1 Manager IP Address IP address of the Network Management System Mask Traps Indicates whether or not traps are masked by the system. Yes, No Access Ports Defines from which port this manager can configure the device. Values differ according to the ports combination. Network User1 User2 All VLAN Tagging Yes, No VLAN ID 1..4094 VLAN Priority 0..
Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Table 3-3. Add Manager Parameters Parameter Possible Values/Remarks Host Name LAN1 Manager IP Address IP address of the NMS Access Ports Defines from which port this manager can configure the device. Values differ according to the ports combination. All VLAN VLAN Tagging Yes, No VLAN ID 1...4094 VLAN Priority 0..7 Mask Traps None When checked, disables the other Mask Trap options.
User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management To remove an entry from the Manager List: 1. Select a row from the Manager List (Figure 3-3) and click . A message appears, warning about possible disconnection of the manager. 2. Click . Configuring the System Clocks The System Clocks command enables you to configure the Master and Fallback clocks that keep the IPmux-11 communications lines synchronized with external devices.
Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Parameter Possible Values / Remarks Port Station (External) Port1 Fallback Clock Source Adaptive Internal Rx Port Station (External) Port1 Configuring VLAN Parameters The VLAN Configuration command enables you to configure the list of virtual LANs (VLANs). A VLAN is a logical (virtual) network of devices that behave as if they are on the same physical LAN segment, even if they are physically connected to different network segments.
User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Parameter Possible Values / Remarks Network Port Yes, No User 1 Port Yes, No User 2 Port Yes, No Bundle No 1 Manager No IP Address You have the following options: • Add – Add a new VLAN • Change – Change parameters of a VLAN • Remove – Remove a VLAN • Close – Apply VLAN Parameters and close the dialog box • Refresh - Poll the device and display the latest values in the dialog box. To add a new VLAN: 1. Click Add.
Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual To apply the VLAN parameters: 1. Click Close. A warning message may appear: “Changing the User VLAN Tagging may disconnect Agent for 30 seconds”. 2. If a warning message appears, click OK. The parameters are saved to the Agent. Configuring the Static MAC Table The Mac Table command enables you to manually configure Virtual (VLAN) Bridged Local Area Networks, port-based VLANs (per IEEE 802.
User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management You have the following options: • Add – Add a new entry to the table • Remove – Remove an entry to the table • Remove All – Remove an entry to the table To add a new entry: 1. Click Add. The Static MAC Table: Add Entry dialog box appears (see Figure 3-9). 2. Configure the desired parameters. The Add Entry parameters are the same as the parameters for the Static Mac Table (see Table 3-6). 3. Click Apply. The new entry is added to the table. 4.
Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Configuring Quality of Service (Rate Limitation) The Rate Limitation command enables you to configure rate limits for IPmux-11, in order to maintain Quality of Service (QoS) during times of high network traffic. You can select Ingress Rate Boundaries to define the rate limiting ranges for the ingress traffic. The actual data rate of the incoming traffic is selected from the rates limited by the boundaries.
User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Parameter Possible Values / Remarks For User1/User2 ports, when Boundaries is set to 5 Mbps – 80 Mbps: Disable, 5 Mbps, 10 Mbps, 20 Mbps, 40 Mbps, 80 Mbps For User1/User2 ports, when Boundaries is set to 25 Mbps – 50 Mbps: Disable, 25 Mbps, 50 Mbps Flooded Rate Limit The maximum rate permitted to transfer broadcast, multicast, and unicast flooded frames via this port (per Ethernet port:Network/User1/User2) When Boundaries is set to 256 Kbps – 64 Mbps: Di
Chapter 3 Configuration Management 3.2 User's Manual Setting the Operational Parameters Configuring IPmux-11 Ports at the Physical Layer Configuring the E1/T1 Ports The E1/T1 Interface Parameters command enables you to configure the various parameters of the E1/T1 port (the port’s software configuration). The parameters vary according to the port type. To display or configure E1/T1 parameters: 1. Click an E1/T1 port. 2. Select Configuration > Parameters...
User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Figure 3-13. T1 Interface Parameters Dialog Box Table 3-8.
Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Parameter Possible Values / Remarks Line Type Line type affects the number of bits per second that the link can reasonably carry. It also affects the interpretation of the port performance statistics. For E1 ports: Framed (G.704), Framed-CRC, Framed-MF, Framed-CRC-MF Unframed (G.703) - Use when the data being transmitted is unframed. For T1 ports: ESF - Extended SuperFrame D4 - AT&T D4 format Unframed - Use when the data being transmitted is unframed.
User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Parameter Possible Values / Remarks Mark Signaling Code Trunk conditioning signal value after alarm detection OOS Code Trunk conditioning data pattern to be sent upon a DS0 fail E1, T1-ESF: 1..F T1-SF(D4): 1..4 Note: When Line Type is set to Unframed, OOS Code is grayed out and its value cannot be changed.
Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Table 3-9. Ethernet Interface Parameters Parameter Possible Values / Remarks Port User, Network Type ETH Auto Negotiation Checked (enabled), Unchecked (disabled) Note: Disabled for fiber optic Ethernet interface Max Capability Advertised Defines the maximum capabilities of the interface. Only applicable when autonegotiation is enabled.
User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management The Bundles command enables you to assign timeslots to bundles, and to remove the timeslot assignments from bundles. To view bundles for an E1/T1 port: 1. Click an E1/T1 port. 2. Select Configuration > Bundles... The Bundles Table appears. Figure 3-15. Bundles Table – Port Level Table 3-10. Bundle Table Parameters – Port Level Parameter Possible Values/Remarks Bundle No.
Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual To select an available timeslot: 1. Select a bundle from the Bundles Table and click Edit… 2. Click the square beneath the timeslot number. Selected timeslots appear yellow. 3. Click . To select all available timeslots for the selected bundle: • Click
User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Figure 3-16. Bundle Connection Table (left side) Figure 3-17.
Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Table 3-11. Bundle Connection Table Parameters Parameter Possible Values/Remarks Slot No. 1 Channel No. 1 Bundle No. 1..31 Note: A maximum of 16 bundles are allowed Bundle Name Bundle name of the selected channel. The Table displays one bundle name per line. Admin. Status Connected Disconnected - Frames will not be sent from this channel.
User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Parameter Possible Values/Remarks Outound Label Tagging Outbound labels Disabled Enabled Note: Available only when PSN Type is MPLS/ETH. Outbound Tunnel Label MPLS transmit label 0..1048576 Note: Available only when PSN Type is MPLS/ETH. Outbound EXP Bits The MPLS Network priority (EXP bits) used for this bundle 0..7 Inbound Label Tagging Inbound labels Disabled Enabled Note: Available only when PSN Type is MPLS/ETH.
Chapter 3 Configuration Management 3.3 User's Manual Additional Tasks Displaying Ethernet Interface Information The Ethernet Interface Information command enables you to display the various parameters of the Ethernet port. You can use this information as a troubleshooting aid, to ensure that the Ethernet cable is working properly and that the connection is at the appropriate speed at half/full duplex. To display information about the Ethernet interface: 1. Click the Ethernet port. 2.
User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Resetting IPmux-11 to the Default Configuration The Default Configuration command enables you to reset the Agent’s configuration back to the factory defaults. Use this command when you wish to reconfigure all of the parameters from a clean starting point.
Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Figure 3-21. Reset Agent Dialog Box Note 3-26 The reset operation implements any changes made to the IPmux-11 configuration.
Chapter 4 Configuring Typical Applications This chapter provides detailed instructions for setting up a typical application using two IPmux units, and contains the following sections: • Configuring the IPmux-11 and IPmux-14 Units Configuring the Host IP Parameters Configuring the Manager List • Connecting IPmux-11 to the Management Station • Configuration Sequence • Creating Circuits Creating a Mesh Service Circuit Defining the E1 Parameters Creating a Circuit Saving the Circuit Parameters Displaying
Chapter 4 Configuring Typical Applications User's Manual Certain guidelines are relevant to this application. In general, there are four basic configuration steps (described below) that need to be followed when deploying any IPmux unit. 1. IP Configuration – Setting the device host IP address and the manager IP address. 2. Physical layer configuration – Setting the TDM parameters (line type, clocking, etc.) according to the application requirements and topology. 3.
User's Manual Chapter 4 Configuring Typical Applications Configuration>System>Host IP 1. IP address 2. IP mask 3. Default gateway 4. DHCP 5. DHCP Status ... (172.17.157.11) ... (255.255.255.0) ... (0.0.0.0) (Disable) > > Please select item <1 to 5> ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit 1 Mngr/s Figure 4-2. Configuring Host IP Parameters for IPmux-14 Configuring the Manager List To configure the manager list: 1.
Chapter 4 Configuring Typical Applications 4.2 User's Manual Connecting IPmux-11 to the Management Station IPmux-11 can be managed by a Network Management Station (NMS) that is located on the LAN (hub or switch) connected to the one of the unit’s Ethernet ports. To connect IPmux-11 to the Network Management Station: 1. Connect a Network Management Station to the LAN (hub or switch). 2. Connect one of the IPmux’s Ethernet ports to the LAN. 4.
User's Manual Chapter 4 Configuring Typical Applications 4.4 Creating Circuits In the Service Center application, circuits can be created for Mesh and Normal Services. Both processes are outlined below. Creating a Mesh Service Circuit Figure 4-4.
Chapter 4 Configuring Typical Applications User's Manual Defining the E1 Parameters To configure the E1 parameters for the source IPmux-11: 1. Double click on the desired IPmux-11 source (172.17.157.11) in the Mesh Services Map (Figure 4-4). The Element Manager appears. Figure 4-5. IPmux-11 Element Manager 2. Select CH1. 3. From the Configuration menu, select Parameters... The Interface Parameters dialog box appears (Figure 4-6). 4.
User's Manual Chapter 4 Configuring Typical Applications Figure 4-6.
Chapter 4 Configuring Typical Applications User's Manual To configure E1 parameters for the destination IPmux-14: 1. Double click on the desired IPmux-14 destination (172.17.157.11) in the Mesh Services Map (Figure 4-4). The Element Manager appears. Figure 4-7. IPmux-14 Element Manager 2. Select CH1. 3. From the Configuration menu, select Parameters... The Interface Parameters dialog box appears (Figure 4-8).
User's Manual Chapter 4 Configuring Typical Applications 4. Select the following parameters: Transmit Clock Source = Loopback Line Type = Framed-CRC. 5. Click . Figure 4-8.
Chapter 4 Configuring Typical Applications User's Manual Creating a Circuit To create a circuit between IPmux-11 (172.12.157.10) and IPmux-14 (172.17.157.14): 1. On the Services Map, select the source for the circuit. In this example it is the IPmux-14 (172.17.157.10). 2. While holding down the CTRL key, right click the mouse and drag a line between the source IPmux-11 (172.12.157.10) and destination IPmux-14 (172.17.157.14). The Manual Circuit Configuration dialog box appears. Figure 4-9.
User's Manual Chapter 4 Configuring Typical Applications 4. Click on the Primary Circuit tab (Figure 4-9) and configure the following parameters: Line Type = Framed-CRC TDM Bytes in Frame = 48 OAM Connectivity = Enabled (checked). Figure 4-10.
Chapter 4 Configuring Typical Applications User's Manual 5. Click on the EP Param tab (Figure 4-11) and configure the following parameters: Jitter Buffer = 500. Figure 4-11. Manual Circuit Dialog Box – EP Param Tab Saving the Circuit Parameters To save the circuit parameters: 1. In the Manual Circuit Dialog Box, click . A message appears asking you if you want to create another circuit. 2. Click . The circuit is created and appears on the Mesh Services Map.
User's Manual Chapter 4 Configuring Typical Applications Figure 4-12. Mesh Services Map with Circuit between IPmux-14 and IPmux-14 Displaying the Circuit Parameters To display the circuit parameters: 1. Click on the link in the Services Map (Figure 4-12). 2. Right click and select Circuit List… The Circuit List appears. Figure 4-13.
Chapter 4 Configuring Typical Applications User's Manual 3. Click The Manual Circuit Parameters dialog box appears. 4. Verify that the parameters are correct. Creating a Normal Service Circuit Normal Services have Branch and Central Sites. Double-clicking on the Branch and Central Sites opens the site windows. In our example, IPmux-11 is located in the central site and IPmux-14 is located in the branch site. Figure 4-14.
User's Manual Chapter 4 Configuring Typical Applications Defining the E1 Parameters To configure the E1 parameters for the source IPmux-14: 1. Double click on the desired IPmux-11 source (172.17.157.11) in the Central Site (Figure 4-14). The Element Manager appears. Figure 4-15. IPmux-14 Element Manager 2. Select CH1. 3. From the Configuration menu, select Parameters... The Interface Parameters dialog box appears (Figure 4-6). 4.
Chapter 4 Configuring Typical Applications User's Manual Figure 4-16.
User's Manual Chapter 4 Configuring Typical Applications To configure E1 parameters for the destination IPmux-14: 1. Double click on the desired IPmux-14 destination (172.17.157.11) in the Branch Site (Figure 4-14). The Element Manager appears. Figure 4-17. IPmux-14 Element Manager 2. Select CH1. 3. From the Configuration menu, select Parameters... The Interface Parameters dialog box appears (Figure 4-8). 4. Select the following parameters: Transmit Clock Source = Loopback Line Type = Framed-CRC. 5.
Chapter 4 Configuring Typical Applications User's Manual Figure 4-18. IPmux-14 E1 Interface Parameters Creating a Circuit To create a circuit between IPmux-11 (172.12.157.11) and IPmux-14 (172.17.157.14): 1. On the Central Site, select the source for the circuit. In this example it is the IPmux-14 (172.17.157.11). 2. While holding down the CTRL key, right click the mouse and drag a line between the source IPmux-11 (172.12.157.11) and destination IPmux-14 (172.17.157.14) (located in Branch Site).
User's Manual Chapter 4 Configuring Typical Applications Figure 4-19. Normal Services Circuit Creation To configure circuit parameters: 1. Select the circuit by clicking on its line in the Normal Services Map. 2. Right click and select Circuit List… The Circuit List dialog box appears. Figure 4-20. Circuit List 3. Click . The Manual Circuit Configuration dialog box appears.
Chapter 4 Configuring Typical Applications User's Manual Figure 4-21. Manual Circuit Dialog Box – General Parameters Tab 4. Click on the General tab (Figure 4-21) and configure the following parameters: Connection Type = E1 Connection Bandwidth = 10xTs.
User's Manual Chapter 4 Configuring Typical Applications 5. Click on the Primary Circuit tab (Figure 4-22) and configure the following parameters: Line Type = Framed-CRC TDM Bytes in Frame = 48 OAM Connectivity = Enabled (checked). 6. Select Central and Branch Sites. Figure 4-22.
Chapter 4 Configuring Typical Applications User's Manual 7. Click on the EP Param tab (Figure 4-23) and configure the following parameters: Jitter Buffer = 500. Figure 4-23. Manual Circuit Dialog Box – EP Param Tab Saving the Circuit Parameters To save the circuit parameters: 1. In the Manual Circuit Dialog Box, click . A message appears asking you if you want to create another circuit. 2. Click . The circuit is created and appears on the Normal Services Map.
User's Manual Chapter 4 Configuring Typical Applications Figure 4-24. Normal Service with Circuit Displaying the Circuit Parameters To display the circuit parameters: 1. Click on the link in the Services Map (Figure 4-24). 2. Right click and select Circuit List… The Circuit List appears. Figure 4-25. Circuit List 3. Click The Manual Circuit Parameters dialog box appears. 4. Verify that the parameters are correct.
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Chapter 5 Security Management This chapter discusses how to manage IPmux-11 security, and includes the following sections: • Setting Management Access Authorizations • UNIX Users and Permissions 5.1 Setting Management Access Authorizations The Access command allows you to enable or disable management via Telnet and Web access. Use this command to tighten security or to enable access, when necessary. To enable or disable Telnet and Web access: 1.
Chapter 5 Security Management 5.2 User's Manual Unix Users and Permissions RADview/HPOV, when running on a Unix-based operating system, supports the users and permissions security feature. Only an Administrator can add or remove nodes from the Service Center map. For further details, refer to the chapter on Security in the RADview SC/TDMoIP System Manual.
Chapter 6 Performance Management This chapter discusses how to monitor IPmux-11 performance. 6.1 Introduction IPmux-11 continuously collects performance statistics for its various ports and for bundle connections. The collected data enables network administrators to monitor the transmission performance, and thus the quality of service provided to users. RADview can display Intervals Statistics, information and graphs that aggregate the statistics over 15 minute intervals.
Chapter 6 Performance Management User's Manual Figure 6-1. Polling Interval Table 6-1. Polling Interval Parameter Possible Values / Remarks Polling Interval (sec) Number of seconds between polls Polling Enable Selecting the checkbox enables polling when a Statistics dialog box is open. After each poll, RADview automatically updates the information in the dialog box. If polling is disabled, RADview does not automatically update a Statistics dialog box.
User's Manual Chapter 6 Performance Management Table 6-2. Bundle Statistics Parameter Possible Values / Remarks Slot 1 CH CH1 Bundle No. 1..496 Bundle Name Bundle name for selected channel. Table will display one bundle name per line. Admin. Status Desired state of the link Disconnected, Connected Dest. Name Logical name or IP address of the destination IPmux Oper.
Chapter 6 Performance Management User's Manual Figure 6-3. Bundle Current Statistics Table 6-3. Bundle Current Statistics Parameters Parameter Remarks Bundle No. For E1: 1 to 496 For T1: 1 to 384 Bundle Name Bundle name for selected channel Time Elapsed (sec) Amount of time that has passed since the beginning of the current 15-minute interval 0..
User's Manual Chapter 6 Performance Management Parameter Remarks Buffer Underflow (sec) Number of seconds in the current interval that the receive (Eth to TDM) buffer underflowed. When a continuous underflow is caused by a loss of frame flow, a single buffer underflow is counted. A buffer undeflow indicates that frames were dropped because the receive buffer was in an underrun state.
Chapter 6 Performance Management User's Manual Figure 6-4. Bundle Intervals Statistics The Bundle Intervals Data parameters are the same as the Bundle Current Data Parameters (Table 6-3) with the addition of information regarding Interval No. and its duration. 6.6 Viewing E1/T1 Port Current Statistics The Current statistics command enables you to view current statistics for the selected E1 or T1 port. Statistics are displayed in both table and graph forms.
User's Manual Chapter 6 Performance Management Figure 6-5. Port Current Statistics Table 6-4. Port Current Statistics Parameters – E1/T1 Parameter Remarks Slot 1 Port CH1 Type E1, T1 Current Data Each parameter displays the number of seconds of that particular type of error encountered by the E1/T1 interface during the current 15-minute interval Time Elapsed (sec) Amount of time that has passed since the beginning of the current 15-minute interval 0..
Chapter 6 Performance Management User's Manual Parameter Remarks ES Errored Seconds A second containing one or more of the following events: CRC error, SEF (OOF), or AIS. Note: • An OOF defect is the occurrence of a framing bits error. • If SES also occurs at the same time, ES will stop after 10 seconds. SES Severely Errored Seconds 320 or more CRC error events, one or more SEF (OOF), or AIS. OOF defect indicates a framing bits error.
User's Manual Chapter 6 Performance Management Figure 6-6. Port Intervals Statistics Table 6-5. Port Intervals Statistics Parameters – E1/T1 Parameter Remarks Slot 1 Port CH1 Type E1, T1 Number of Intervals Number of intervals sampled Inv No. Interval Number From (hh:mm) Starting time of the interval To (hh:mm) Ending time of the interval ES Errored Seconds A second containing one or more of the following events: CRC error, SEF (OOF), or AIS.
Chapter 6 Performance Management User's Manual Parameter Remarks SES Severely Errored Seconds 320 or more CRC error events, one or more SEF (OOF), or AIS. OOF defect indicates a framing bits error. UAS Unavailable Seconds Number of seconds that the interface is unavailable. The system is unavailable after 10 continuous SES. LCV Line Code Violations For T1: The sum of BPV and EXZ defects that occurred in a second. BPV is the occurrence of a zero string greater than 15 (for AMI) or 7 (for B8ZS).
User's Manual Chapter 6 Performance Management Figure 6-7. Interface Statistics Dialog Box Table 6-6.
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Chapter 7 Fault Management This chapter describes how to manage IPmux-11 alarms and how to run a loopback test, and contains the following sections: • Monitoring Object Status Masking Traps Viewing Active Alarms Viewing the History Log Clearing the History Log Viewing Self Test Results • Performing Loopback Tests 7.1 Monitoring Object Status This section discusses monitoring the status of network objects including managing alarms.
Chapter 7 Fault Management User's Manual Figure 7-1. Masking Traps Dialog Box Table 7-1. Masking Traps Parameters Parameter Possible Values/Remarks Authentication Failure Selecting this checkbox disables the Authentication Failure trap. LOS Selecting this checkbox disables the LOS trap. LOF Selecting this checkbox disables the LOF trap. AIS Selecting this checkbox disables the AIS trap. RDI Selecting this checkbox disables the RDI trap. FEBE Selecting this checkbox disables the FEBE trap.
User's Manual Chapter 7 Fault Management Viewing Active Alarms The Alarms command enables you to view agent alarms from the time that the selected IPmux-11 was turned on or from the last time the active alarm list was cleared. Use this command to locate problems and as a troubleshooting aid. To view the Active Alarm List: • Select Fault > Alarms... The Active Alarm list appears. Figure 7-2. Active Alarm List Table 7-2.
Chapter 7 Fault Management User's Manual Viewing the History Log The History Log command enables you to display a history of alarms (up to 512 entries) that were sent from the selected IPmux-11 to the network management station. Use this command to locate problems and as a troubleshooting aid. To view the History Log: • Select Fault > History Log > List… The System Log Buffer table appears. Figure 7-3. System Log Buffer Table 7-3. System Log Buffer Parameters Parameter Possible Values/Remarks No.
User's Manual Chapter 7 Fault Management To view entries, starting from a specific number, in the History Log: 1. Click 2. Select the starting number. 3. Click To print all the entries in the History Log: • Click . Clearing the History Log The History Log > Clear command enables you to erase all of the entries in the alarm history.
Chapter 7 Fault Management User's Manual Viewing Self Test Results The Self Test Results command enables you to view the results of the IPmux-11 self-test. When the device is turned on, it checks itself. In case a fault is detected, this is noted in the Self Test Results log. Use this command as a troubleshooting aid to help determine the cause of an apparent device hardware or software failure.
User's Manual Chapter 7 Fault Management 7.2 Performing Loopback Tests The Loopback diagnostics command enables you run loop tests on an E1 or T1 port, to troubleshoot data loss on a link and locate where the data is being lost in order to correct the problem. To initiate a loopback test for an E1/T1 interface: 1. Click an E1/T1 port. 2. Select Diagnostics > Loopback... The Interface Loopback dialog box appears (Figure 7-6). 3. Set the desired loopback test and click .
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Index statistics viewing, 6-10 —A— Agent resetting, 3-25 Agent mode system level menu options, 2-6 Alarms active viewing, 7-3 —B— Bundle Connections managing, 3-20 Bundles assigning timeslots to, 3-18 bundle connection table, 3-20 removing, 3-23 viewing current table, 6-3 intervals table, 6-5 statistics, 6-2 —F— Fault Management, 7-1 FCAPS model, 1-2 —H— History Log clearing, 7-5 viewing, 7-4 —I— Installation and Setup, 2-1 Introduction, 1-1 IPmux-11 Introduction, 1-1 —L— LAN Table deleting, 3-
Index Port Level Management Options, 2-8 Port Level Menu Options, 2-8 —Q— QoS,configuring, 3-12 Quality of Service,configuring, 3-12 —R— RADview User's Manual System level menu options Agent mode, 2-6 System Level Operations, 2-6 System management options Agent mode, 2-6 System Management Options, 2-6 System Parameters configuring, 3-2 launching, 2-3 —T— Telnet Access, 5-1 Timeslots Agent, 3-25 Traps RADview, using, 2-4 Rate Limitation,see QoS,configuring, 3-12 Resetting —S— Security, 5-1 UNIX us
