Management Software AT-S70 User’s Guide CONVERTEON Media Converter Products Version 1.1.0 613-50617-00 Rev.
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Contents Figures ............................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Tables ................................................................................................................................................................................ 8 Preface ..........................................................................................................................
Contents Configuring the Manager IP Addresses......................................................................................................................39 Configuring SNMP Community Strings.......................................................................................................................39 Enabling and Disabling DHCP....................................................................................................................................
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide Chapter 9 File Downloads and Uploads ....................................................................................................................................... 110 File Uploads and Downloads Overview ........................................................................................................................... 111 File Download Guidelines ..........................................................................................................
Figures Figure 1. Connecting RS-232 Cable to AT-CV5M01 CPM’s Console Port..........................................................................21 Figure 2. Main Menu............................................................................................................................................................22 Figure 3. System Configuration Menu .................................................................................................................................28 Figure 4.
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Tables Table 1. Menu Selection Options .......................................................................................................................................20 Table 2. Syslog Facility Applicable RFC 3164 Numerical Codes .......................................................................................69 Table 3. OAM Active and Passive Mode Behaviors ...........................................................................................................
Preface This user’s guide contains instructions on how to configure a Converteon chassis using the menu and interfaces of the AT-S70 management software.
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AT-S70 Managment Software User’s Guide Obtaining Management Software Updates New releases of management software for our managed products are available for download from either of the following Internet sites: Allied Telesyn web site: www.alliedtelesyn.com Allied Telesyn FTP server: ftp://ftp.alliedtelesyn.com If you prefer to download new software from the Allied Telesyn FTP server using your workstation’s command prompt, you will need FTP client software and you must log in to the server.
Chapter 1 Overview The AT-S70 management software is intended for the Converteon Series chassis. The software is used to monitor and adjust the operating parameters of a chassis.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide Note To prevent unauthorized access, you can assign a password to the management software program that requires the user to enter the password when starting the interface. The default password for Manager access is “friend”; and the default password for Operator access is “operator”. Note Once the password has been changed and is forgotten, you must call Technical Support to have it reset back to the default password.
Chapter 1: Overview Local Management Session You establish a local management session with a Converteon chassis by connecting a terminal or a PC with a terminal emulator program to the RS232 Terminal Port on the CPM card installed in the front of the chassis, using the straight-through RS-232 management cable. This type of management session is referred to as “local” because you must be physically close to the chassis, such as in the wiring closet where the chassis is located.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide Telnet Management Session You can use any management workstation on your network that has the Telnet application protocol to manage a Converteon chassis. This type of management session is referred to in this guide as a remote management session because you do not have to be in the wiring closet where the chassis is located. You can manage the chassis from any workstation on the network that has the application protocol.
Chapter 1: Overview SNMP Management Session The Converteon chassis can also be remotely managed via Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), such as HP Openview. This method, however, does not use the management interface. If you intend to manage the chassis from a management workstation using an SNMP management program, you need to load the Management Information Base (MIB) file onto the management workstation. (The MIB file is available from the Allied Telesyn web site.
Chapter 2 Starting a Local or Telnet Management Session This chapter describes the procedures for starting a local or Telnet management session on a Converteon chassis.
Chapter 2: Starting a Local or Telnet Management Session Using the Terminal Interface If you are using a DEC VT100 or ANSI (the default) terminal configuration, it is helpful to know how to select a menu option in the terminal interface. Table 1 lists the instructions on how to move through the menus and select menu options. Table 1.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide Local Management Session On the AT-CV5M01 CPM card installed in the chassis is a port labelled “console”. You can use this port to establish a local (out-of-band) management session with an AT-S70 management software. A local management session is so named because you must be close to the chassis, usually within a few meters, to start this type of management session. This means you must be where the chassis is located.
Chapter 2: Starting a Local or Telnet Management Session Note The Converteon chassis has an auto-detect feature on the serial port that automatically determines the speed of the local terminal. You activate this feature by pressing the Return or Enter key twice on your keyboard when you initially start the local interface or within five seconds after powering on or resetting the chassis.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide To make a selection, refer to “Using the Terminal Interface” on page 20. Press or select the “Return to ...” option at the bottom of the menu, to save the settings and return to the previous menu. Quitting from a Local Management Session To end a local management session, return to the Main Menu and type Q for Quit. You should always exit from a management session when you are finished managing a chassis.
Chapter 2: Starting a Local or Telnet Management Session Telnet Management Session You can use the Telnet application protocol from a workstation on your network to manage a Converteon chassis. This type of management session is referred to as remote management session because you do not have to be physically close to the chassis to start the session, such as with a local management session. Any workstation on your network that has the application protocol can be used to manage the chassis.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide Quitting from a Telnet Management Session To end a Telnet management session, return to the Main Menu and type Q for Quit. You should always be sure to exit from a management session when you are finished managing a Converteon chassis. This can prevent unauthorized changes to a chassis’ configuration should you leave your workstation unattended.
Chapter 2: Starting a Local or Telnet Management Session Saving Your Parameter Changes When changes are made to the chassis or to any of the line cards, the changes (except for the system date and time) are immediately activated and permanently saved onto the AT-CV5M01 CPM card as soon as you enter them. These changes are retained by the CPM card even when the chassis is reset or power cycled.
Chapter 3 AT-S70 Management Security Features This chapter describes the security features in the AT-S70 software that can help prevent unauthorized individuals from changing the parameter settings of a Converteon chassis.
Chapter 3: AT-S70 Management Security Features Manager and Operator Passwords The AT-S70 management software has two levels of management access: Manager and Operator. The Manager account allows you to configure all parameters of a Converteon chassis, while the Operator account only allows you to view the parameter settings. The default login name for Manager access is “manager” and the password is “friend”. The default login name and password for Operator access are both “operator”.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide 2. From the System Configuration Menu, select Omega Options. The Omega Options Menu, as shown in Figure 4, is displayed. Omega Options Menu System Name: Manager Password: Operator Password: ***************** ***************** Timeout: 10 > Local Omega Enabled Disable Local Omega > Remote Omega Enabled No Remote Omega Return to System Configuration Menu... Figure 4. Omega Options Menu 3.
Chapter 3: AT-S70 Management Security Features Console Timeout This parameter causes the management software to automatically end a management session if it does not detect any activity from the local or remote management workstation after the specified period of time. This security feature can prevent unauthorized individuals from using your management workstation should you step away from your system while configuring a chassis. The default console time value is 10 minutes.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide Management Access Levels There are two levels of management access in the AT-S70 management software: Manager and Operator. When you log in as a Manager, you can view and configure all operating parameters. When you log in as an Operator, you can only view the operating parameters; you cannot change any values. You log in as a manager or an operator when you enter the appropriate username and password when you start an AT-S70 management session.
Chapter 3: AT-S70 Management Security Features The Omega Options Menu, as shown in Figure 4 on page 29, is displayed. 3. Adjust the settings as required. The management access methods are described below: > Local Omega Enabled Disabled Local Omega These two selections allow you to control whether the Omega interface can be accessed by connecting a terminal or PC to the RS-232 port on the management module. This is referred to as accessing the program locally. The default for this access method is enabled.
Chapter 4 Basic Parameters This chapter contains a variety of information and procedures. The is a discussion on when to assign an IP address to a chassis and the different ways to it. There are also procedures for resetting the chassis, activating the chassis default settings, and more.
Chapter 4: Basic Parameters When Does a Converteon Chassis Need an IP Address? One of the tasks to building or expanding a network is deciding which of the managed chassis need a unique IP address. In the past, the rule was that a managed chassis needed an IP address if you wanted to manage it remotely, such as with the Telnet application protocol or a web browser. However, if a network contained a lot of managed chassis, having to assign each one an IP address was often cumbersome and time consuming.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide Configuring Basic Chassis Parameters The AT-S70 management software provides options to configure some basic parameters on the chassis.
Chapter 4: Basic Parameters 2. From the System Configuration Menu, select the System Name field and enter a unique name for the chassis. The name can be up to 40 characters, including spaces and special characters. If the system already has a name that you want to delete without entering a new name, press the space bar once. 3. Press or select the “Return to ...” option at the bottom of the menu, to save the settings and return to the previous menu.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide Configuring the System Location and Contact Information To set the system’s location and contact information, perform the following procedure: 1. From the Main Menu, select System Configuration. The System Configuration Menu, as shown in Figure 5 on page 35, is displayed. 2. From the System Configuration Menu, select IP Parameters. The IP Parameters Menu, as shown in Figure 6, is displayed. IP Parameters Menu Converteon Ip address: Subnet mask: Gateway address: 10.
Chapter 4: Basic Parameters Configuring the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway The procedure in this section explains how to manually assign an IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address to the chassis from a local or Telnet management session. (If you want the chassis to obtain its IP configuration from a DHCP server on your network, go to the procedure “Enabling and Disabling DHCP” on page 40.) To configure parameters for managing the chassis remotely, perform the following procedure: 1.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide Configuring the Manager IP Addresses You can specify up to four network management workstations that will receive SNMP traps from the system. To configure the management IP addresses, perform the following procedure: 1. From the Main Menu, select System Configuration. The System Configuration Menu, as shown in Figure 5 on page 35, is displayed. 2. From the System Configuration Menu, select IP Parameters.
Chapter 4: Basic Parameters Trap community string The default setting for this string is “public.” Use these parameters to set the SNMP community strings on the chassis. A community string can be up to thirteen characters. Community strings are case sensitive and can contain spaces and special characters, such as an exclamation point (!). Changes to the SNMP parameters are immediately activated on the chassis. Note For a list of actions that generate SNMP traps, refer to “SNMP Traps” on page 53. 4.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide To enable or disable the DHCP client software, perform the following procedure: 1. From the Main Menu, select System Configuration. The System Configuration Menu, as shown in Figure 5 on page 35, is displayed. 2. From the System Configuration Menu, select IP Parameters. The IP Parameters Menu, as shown in Figure 6 on page 37, is displayed. 3. From the IP Parameters Menu, select one of the following parameters: Disable DHCP Disables DHCP services on the chassis.
Chapter 4: Basic Parameters Configuring the Chassis Temperature Threshold You can set a maximum temperature threshold for the chassis. Whenever a temperature threshold is exceeded, the chassis sends a trap to the management workstations. To set the chassis temperature threshold, perform the procedure: 1. From the Main Menu, select System Configuration. The System Configuration Menu, as shown in Figure 5 on page 35, is displayed. 2.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide Pinging a Remote System You can instruct the chassis to ping a remote device on your network. This procedure is useful in determining whether a valid link exists between the chassis and another device. The chassis sends an Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) echo request to the end node. If the end node is operating and receives the request, it sends a reply to the chassis. To instruct the chassis to ping a network device, perform the following procedure: 1.
Chapter 4: Basic Parameters The Ping window, as shown in Figure 9, is displayed. Converteon Please enter Station IP Address to ping: -> Figure 9. Ping Window 3. Enter the Station IP Address of the end-node you want the chassis to ping. 4. Press . The Omega interface activates the Activity Monitor window. This window reports the results of the Ping command. A ping command performed from a local or remote Omega session continues until you press any key to stop it. 5.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide Viewing the AT-S70 Software Version Number To view the latest version of the AT-S70 software release cycle installed in the chassis, perform the following procedure: 1. From the Main Menu, select Administration. The Administration Menu, as shown in Figure 8 on page 43, is displayed. 2. From the Administration Menu, select Diagnostics. The Diagnostic Menu, as shown in Figure 10, is displayed.
Chapter 4: Basic Parameters Resetting and Restarting the System When you reset a system, the system is also restarted. Resetting and restarting the system is a way to refresh all the statistics displays or overcome system errors. This process does no affect any system settings or return the system to its default values. However, it does terminate your management session and you must log in again after the reset is complete.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide If Yes is selected, the prompt, as shown in Figure 13, is displayed. Converteon The chassis will reset when FLASH writes complete. Figure 13. Resetting Chassis Confirmation Window It takes a few seconds to reset the chassis. Once done, it returns to the Administration menu. The changes made are now saved to the FLASH PROM. 4. To resume managing the chassis, you must reestablish your management session by logging in again.
Chapter 4: Basic Parameters Setting the RS-232 Terminal Baud Rate The default settings for the RS-232 port are: Bits per second: 1200 bps to 115200bps Data bits: 8 Parity: None Stop bits: 1 Flow control: None To set the RS-232 port to a different baud rate, perform the following procedure: 1. From the Main Menu, select System Configuration. The System Configuration Menu, as shown in Figure 5 on page 35, is displayed. 2. From the System Configuration Menu, select Terminal Configuration.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide The Terminal Data Rate Menu, as shown in Figure 15, is displayed listing the baud rates. Terminal Data Rate Menu Converteon > 115200 bps 57600 bps 19200 bps 9600 bps 4800 bps 2400 bps Return to Terminal Configuration Menu... Figure 15. Terminal Data Rate Menu 4. From the Terminal Data Rate Menu, select the baud rate you want. Possible baud rates are: 115200 bps (default) 57600 bps 19200 bps 9600 bps 4800 bps 2400 bps 5.
Chapter 5 Monitoring System Performance This chapter describes the features in the AT-S70 for monitoring the performance of the Converteon chassis.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide Displaying System Status Information The AT-S70 management software provides comprehensive status information about the operation of the chassis and its components, including detailed information about the line cards. To view chassis status information, perform the following procedure: 1. From the Main Menu, select Module Status and Configuration. The Module Status and Configuration Menu, as shown in Figure 16, is displayed. Figure 16.
Chapter 5: Monitoring System Performance Status Indicates the status of the module or line card. Link (A) and Link (B) Indicates whether there are any active connections between a port and the device connected to the port. Online indicates that there is a link while Offline indicates that there is no link. More... Scrolls the screen to show the remaining modules. 3. Press or select the “Return to ...” option at the bottom of the menu, to save the settings and return to the previous menu.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide Using the System Activity Monitor The AT-S70 management software keeps a list of the chassis SNMP events such as removal of a line card, loss of a data link, failure of a fan module, etc. This list is called the activity log and you use the activity monitor to display the log. The activity log contains only those events that have occurred since you started the management session. Ending the session purges the log.
Chapter 5: Monitoring System Performance Starting and Stopping the Activity Log To start or stop the activity log, perform the following procedure: 1. From the Main Menu, select Administration. The Administration Menu, as shown in Figure 18, is displayed.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide An example of the Activity Monitor window, as shown in Figure 19, is displayed. Converteon Activity Monitor (hit Return to resume the previous menu) 00/00/00 00/00/00 00/00/00 00/00/00 00:00:23 00:00:25 00:00:30 00:00:33 Module Module Module Module #5 has been removed! #5 has been Installed! #10 has been removed! #10 has been Installed! Figure 19.
Chapter 5: Monitoring System Performance Using the System Diagnostics The AT-S70 management software provides an option to run diagnostic self-tests on the chassis and line cards. The following section describes how to run chassis diagnostics. Using this information helps you diagnose performance problems with the chassis.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide The Diagnostic Menu, as shown in Figure 20, is displayed. Diagnostics Menu Converteon Chassis Diagnostics Release Cycle Version Line Card Image Version Line Card Information Return to Administration Menu... Figure 20. Diagnostics Menu 4. From the Diagnostics Menu, select Chassis Diagnostics. The AT-S70 management software runs the diagnostics on the chassis and displays the Chassis Diagnostics menu, as shown in Figure 21.
Chapter 5: Monitoring System Performance The information displayed on this menu is for viewing purposes only. Note The Flash PROM and Serial Interface test results are displayed as Good or Failed. If the chassis does not have a optional power supply installed, the results for “RPSB” is displayed as Failed. The top portion of the Chassis Diagnostics menu contains the following items of system information: Serial Number Indicates the serial number and hardware revision level of the system.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide Displaying Line Card Image Version To view the latest image version of a line card, perform the following procedure: 1. From the Main Menu, select Administration. The Administration Menu, as shown in Figure 18 on page 54, is displayed. 2. From the Administration Menu, select Diagnostics. The Diagnostic Menu, as shown in Figure 20 on page 57, is displayed. 3. From the Diagnostics Menu, select Line Card Image Version.
Chapter 5: Monitoring System Performance The Line Card Module Software Image Version window contains the following information: MAC Address Indicates the MAC address of the line cards. Serial Number Indicates the serial number of the line cards. 4. Press or hit any key to continue.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide Displaying Line Card Information To view la line card information, perform the following procedure: 1. From the Main Menu, select Administration. The Administration Menu, as shown in Figure 18 on page 54, is displayed. 2. From the Administration Menu, select Diagnostics. The Diagnostic Menu, as shown in Figure 20 on page 57, is displayed. 3. From the Diagnostics Menu, select Line Card Information.
Chapter 5: Monitoring System Performance The Line Card Module Information window contains the following information: Version Indicates the software version the line cards are using. Cycle Indicates the cycle release number of the software version the line cards are using. 4. Press or hit any key to continue.
Chapter 6 Event Logs and Syslog Servers This chapter describes how to view and clear the contents of the event logs. The event logs that allow you to view chassis information. In addition, it also discusses how to configure the syslog server address and facility code.
Chapter 6: Event Logs and Syslog Servers Event Log Overview A managed Converteon media chassis is a complex piece of computer that includes both hardware and software. Multiple software features operate simultaneously, interoperating with each other and processing large amounts of network traffic. It is often difficult to determine exactly what is happening when a chassis appears not to be operating normally, or what happened when the problem occurred.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide Working with the Event Log This section contains the following procedures: Displaying an Event Log “Displaying an Event Log” on page 65 “Clearing an Event Log” on page 67 Each time that you want to view the event log, you must choose how and what you want displayed. The event log settings are not saved. To specify the type of events you want to display in the event log, perform the following procedure: 1. From the Main Menu, select Administration.
Chapter 6: Event Logs and Syslog Servers 2. From the Administration Menu, select Event Log. The Event Log Menu window is displayed, as shown in Figure 25. Event Log Menu Converteon Display Event Log Clear Event Log Return to Administration Menu ... Figure 25. Event Log Menu 3. From the Event Log Menu, select Display Event Log. An example of an event log, shown in Figure 26, is displayed. Converteon Event Log Total Events: 8.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide Time The time the event occurred. Message The activity the event reported. 4. Type the following to scroll through the event log: N - Next page P - Previous page F - First page L - Last page R - Return to the Event Log Menu To clear the current event log, go to the next section “Clearing an Event Log”. Clearing an Event Log You can clear the event log to remove old events and start fresh.
Chapter 6: Event Logs and Syslog Servers Working with the Syslog Server Configuring Syslog Server Address To specify the IP address of the syslog server, perform the following procedure: 1. From the Main Menu, select Administration. The Administration Menu, as shown in Figure 24 on page 65, is displayed. 2. From the Administration Menu, select Syslog Server Address field and enter the IP address of the syslog server. 3. Press . The syslog server IP address is displayed.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide Setting Syslog Facility Code This feature adds a facility code to the entries when they are sent to the syslog server. The facility level is a way for you to add a numerical code to each entry to help you group entries on the syslog server according to the module or system that produced them. This grouping helps you determine which events belong to which device when a syslog server is collecting events from several network devices.
Chapter 6: Event Logs and Syslog Servers Table 2.
Chapter 7 Working with Line Cards and Other Modules This chapter contains the following procedures: “Displaying Basic Line Card Information” on page 72 “Displaying Line Card Status Information” on page 74 “Changing Line Card Settings” on page 76 “Displaying AT-CV5M01 CPM Card Status Information” on page 83 “Displaying LED Interface Card Status Information” on page 85 71
Chapter 7: Working with Line Cards and Other Modules Displaying Basic Line Card Information To display the status of the modules and line cards in the Converteon chassis, perform the following procedure: 1. From the Main Menu, select Module Status and Configuration. The Module Status and Configuration Menu, as shown in Figure 27, is displayed.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide Link (A) and Link (B) Indicates whether there are any active connections between a port and the device connected to the port. Online indicates that there is a link while Offline indicates that there is no link. OpMode Indicates the operating mode status configured on the line cards. Possible values are: Smart Missing Link Mode (SML) Missing Link Mode (ML) OAM BYPASS Mode OAM Visible Mode Link Test Mode More... Scrolls the screen to show the remaining modules. 2.
Chapter 7: Working with Line Cards and Other Modules Displaying Line Card Status Information The AT-S70 management software provides detailed information about the line cards including items such as link, port speed, duplex mode, and activity. To display detailed line card status information, perform the following procedure: 1. From the Main Menu, select Module Status and Configuration. The Module Status and Configuration Menu, as shown in Figure 27 on page 72, is displayed. 2.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide Link Displays the status of the link state on the ports. Online - Indicates that there is a valid link. Offline - Indicates that there is no link. Speed Displays the operating speed of the ports. Possible values are: Fiber port (Port A) - 10M or 100M Copper port (Port B) - Auto, 10M, or 100M Mode Displays the duplex mode of the ports.
Chapter 7: Working with Line Cards and Other Modules Changing Line Card Settings You can change the following settings to fit your network needs: Changing Line Card Name and Location “Changing Line Card Name and Location” on page 76 “Enabling and Disabling a Line Card” on page 76 “Changing Line Card Port Duplex Mode” on page 80 “Configuring the Line Card Ingress/Egress Rate Limit” on page 81 To change the name and location of the line card, perform the following procedure: 1.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide 4. Select Port A (fiber - top) or Port B (copper - bottom) of the line card. 5. Press . The Port Management Menu, as shown in Figure 29, is displayed. Port Management Menu Module 5 - Port A Port Configurations OAM Configurations Return to Module Configuration Menu... Figure 29. Port Management Menu 6. From the Port Management Menu, select Port Configurations. The Port Configuration Menu, as shown in Figure 30, is displayed.
Chapter 7: Working with Line Cards and Other Modules Changing Line Card Operating Mode To change the operating mode of a line card, perform the following procedure: 1. From the Main Menu, select Module Status and Configuration. The Module Status and Configuration Menu, as shown in Figure 27 on page 72, is displayed. 2. Select the line card whose information you want to change. 3. Press . The Module Configuration Menu, as shown in Figure 28 on page 74, is displayed. 4.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide to an end-node, the media converter shuts down the connection to the other port, thus notifying the end-node that the connection has been lost. OAM BYPASS Mode In this mode, the line card receives OAMPDU packets, but forwards them onto the other port. This allows Converteon to be used in a network where the Converteon chassis is not part of the IEEE802.3ah end points. (i.e. in this mode, the OAM function of the media blade is disabled).
Chapter 7: Working with Line Cards and Other Modules Changing Line Card Port Duplex Mode To change the duplex mode of a port on the line card, perform the following procedure: 1. From the Main Menu, select Module Status and Configuration. The Module Status and Configuration Menu, as shown in Figure 27 on page 72, is displayed. 2. Select the line card whose information you want to change. 3. Press . The Module Configuration Menu, as shown in Figure 28 on page 74, is displayed. 4.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide Configuring the Line Card Ingress/Egress Rate Limit There are certain rules that a chassis follows as it receives and forwards an Ethernet frame. There are rules for frames as they enter a port (called ingress rules) and rules for when a frame is transmitted out of a port (called egress rules). A chassis will not accept and forward a frame unless the frame passes the ingress and egress rules.
Chapter 7: Working with Line Cards and Other Modules The Port Ingress Rate Menu, as shown in Figure 32, or the Port Egress Rate Menu, as shown in Figure 29, is displayed. Port Ingress Rate Menu Converteon > Ingress_Rate_Limit_No Ingress_Rate_Limit_128K Ingress_Rate_Limit_256K Ingress_Rate_Limit_512K Ingress_Rate_Limit_1M Ingress_Rate_Limit_2M Ingress_Rate_Limit_4M Ingress_Rate_Limit_8M Return to Port Configuration Menu ... Figure 32.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide Displaying AT-CV5M01 CPM Card Status Information The following procedure allows you to view and change the parameter settings on the AT-CV5M01 CPM card. To display the status of a CPM card, perform the following procedure: 1. From the Main Menu, select Module Status and Configuration. The Module Status and Configuration Menu, as shown in Figure 27 on page 72, is displayed. 2. Select the CPM card you want to view the status. 3. Press .
Chapter 7: Working with Line Cards and Other Modules Speed Displays the operating speed of the ports. Possible values are Auto, 10M, 100M, or 1000M. Mode Displays the duplex mode of the ports. Possible values are: Auto - The port is auto-negotiating with the connected device to automatically configure to the highest common setting. Full - The module can send and receive data simultaneously. Half - The module can send or receive data, but not both at the same time.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide Displaying LED Interface Card Status Information The following procedure allows you to view the LED status displayed on the LED interface card residing in Slot 19. To display the LED status, perform the following procedure: 1. From the Main Menu, select Module Status and Configuration. The Module Status and Configuration Menu, as shown in Figure 27 on page 72, is displayed. 2. Select the LED interface card located in Slot 9 to view the status. 3. Press .
Chapter 8 Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM) This chapter describes the Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM) feature, which provides mechanism useful for monitoring link operation such as remote fault indication and remote loopback control. In general, OAM provides network operators the ability to monitor the condition of the network and determine the location of the failing links or fault conditions.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide Overview The Operation, Administration and Maintenance (OAM) is a group of functions that provides tools and utilities used to manage a network. The OAM feature is 802.3ah-compliant and is used to provide network indication, system configuration, performance monitoring, security management, diagnostic functions and configuration. Each function in the OAM feature is described below: Operations: Coordinates actions between Administration and Maintenance functions.
Chapter 8: Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM) One important aspect of the IEEE 802.3ah OAM spec is that an OAM entity may be in either Active or Passive mode. Active Mode – Active-mode stations forward OAM communications and can send queries and commands to a remote station. Passive Mode – Passive-mode stations wait for the peer station to forward OAM communications and then respond to commands and queries. Generally, passive-mode do not initiate communications.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide Table 3 lists the OAM Active and OAM Passive mode behaviors. Table 3.
Chapter 8: Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM) Organizational Specific OAMPDUs – Organizations Specific OAMPDUs are used to define events that are of variable-length. They are variable-length OAMPDUs and are distinguish by the Organization Unique Identifier (OUI). Unsupported OAMPDUs – Unknown/unsupported OAMPDUs are used to send the PDUs to the OAM Client. This is different from typical Ethernet (802.3x) behavior, which filtered unsupported opcodes.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide Configuring OAM Operations To configure the OAM operations, perform the following procedure: 1. From the Main Menu, select Module Status and Configuration. The Module Status and Configuration Menu, as shown in Figure 36, is displayed.
Chapter 8: Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM) Module Configuration Menu Converteon Module 5 Module: AT-CM202 Port A(100BaseFX) B(100BaseTX) Link Offline Offline Speed 100M 10M Mode Full Half RX/ACT Off Off Configure Operating Mode Module name Return to Module Status and Configuration Menu... Figure 37. Module Configuration Menu (Line Card) 4. Select the port that you want to configure the OAM operations on. 5. Press .
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide The OAM Configuration Menu, as shown in Figure 39, is displayed. OAM Configuration Module 5, Port A OAM Configuration Show Local OAM Information Show Remote OAM Information Show OAM Statistics OAM Loopback Test Send OAM Variable Request Return to Port Management Menu ... Figure 39. OAM Configuration Menu 7. From the OAM Configuration Menu, select the OAM Configuration sub-menu. The OAM Configuration Sub-Menu, as shown in Figure 40, is displayed.
Chapter 8: Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM) Admin State Indicates the current status of the OAM administration. Possible values are: Enabled – The OAM administration status is enabled. (default) Disabled – The OAM administration status is disabled. Mode Indicates that the OAM sublayer entity is either in Active or Passive mode. Possible values are: Passive – The OAM sublayer entity is configured in Passive mode.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide Variable Retrieval Support Indicates whether or not the chassis supports sending Variable Response OAMPDUs. Yes – Supports sending Variable Response OAMPDUs. (default) No – Does not support sending Variable Response OAMPDUs. 8. Press or select the “Return to ...” option at the bottom of the menu, to save the settings and return to the previous menu.
Chapter 8: Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM) Displaying OAM Information and Statistics This section contains the procedures on how to display the OAM information and statistics on the local module. Displaying Local OAM Information To display the status on the local OAM, perform the following procedure: 1. From the Main Menu, select Module Status and Configuration. The Module Status and Configuration Menu, as shown in Figure 2 on page 91, is displayed. 2.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide The Show Local OAM Information Menu, as shown in Figure , is displayed.
Chapter 8: Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM) The Show Local OAM Information Menu items and options are described below: Line Card Operation Mode Indicates whether the selected port is configuring as OAM visible or bypass mode. OAM Bypass Mode – In this mode, the line card receives OAMPDU packets, but forwards them onto the other port. This allows Converteon to be used in a network where the Converteon chassis is not part of the IEEE802.3ah end points. (i.e.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide Mux State Governs the flow of frames from the MAC Client through the multiplexer function. Possible values are: Forward – Multiplexer passes MAC Client frames to subordinate sublayer. (default) Discard – Multiplexer discards MAC Client frames. Parser State Indicates the state of the parser function in the OAM peer as reflected in the latest OAMPDU. This value is changed based on loopback actions by either the local or remote station.
Chapter 8: Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM) Remote Stable Indicates remote OAM Client acknowledgment of and satisfaction with local OAM state information. Possible values are: Yes – Indicates that the selected port has seen and is satisfied with local state information. No – Indicates that the selected port either has not seen or is not satisfied with local state information.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide Loopback State Indicates the current loopback status of the link. This status is determined by a combination of the local parser and the multiplexer states, as well as by the actions of the local OAM Client. None – No loopback initiated. (default) Initiating Loopback – The remote loopback has been initiated. The local MAC Client stops sending data frames to the remote station and the local OAM Client sets its action parameter to DISCARD.
Chapter 8: Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM) Displaying Remote OAM Information To display the status on the remote OAM, perform the following procedure: 1. From the Main Menu, select Module Status and Configuration. The Module Status and Configuration Menu, as shown in Figure 2 on page 91, is displayed. 2. Select a line card on which you want to configure. 3. Press . The Module Configuration Menu, as shown in Figure 4 on page 92, is displayed. 4.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide The Show Remote OAM Information Menu, as shown in Figure , is displayed.
Chapter 8: Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM) The OAM Configuration Menu, as shown in Figure 7 on page 93, is displayed. 7. From the OAM Configuration Menu, select the Show OAM Statistics Menu. The Show OAM Statistics Menu, as shown in Figure , is displayed.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide OAM Loopback Test This section contains the procedures on how to manage the OAM loopback test. Enabling or Disabling Remote Loopback Test To enable or disable the OAM remote loopback test, perform the following procedure: 1. From the Main Menu, select Module Status and Configuration. The Module Status and Configuration Menu, as shown in Figure 2 on page 91, is displayed. 2. Select a line card on which you want to configure. 3. Press .
Chapter 8: Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM) 8. The OAM Loopback Test Menu, as shown in Figure 41, is displayed. OAM Loopback Test Module = 5, Port = 1 Enable Remote Loopback > Disable Remote Loopback Start Loopback Test > Stop Loopback Test Show Loopback Test Statistics Clear Loopback Test Statistics Return to OAM Configurations ... Figure 41. OAM Loopback Test Menu 9.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide The Port Management Menu, as shown in Figure 6 on page 92, is displayed. 6. From the Port Management Menu, select OAM Configurations. The OAM Configuration Menu, as shown in Figure 7 on page 93, is displayed. 7. From the OAM Configuration Menu, select the OAM Loopback Test Menu. 8. The OAM Loopback Test Menu, as shown in Figure 41 on page 106, is displayed. 9.
Chapter 8: Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM) 8. The OAM Loopback Test Menu, as shown in Figure 41 on page 106, is displayed. 9. From the OAM Loopback Test Menu, select Show Loopback Test Statistics to display the current loopback test statistics, or select Clear Loopback Test Statistics to clear all current loopback test statistics. If Show Loopback Test Statistics is selected, the Show Loopback Test Menu, as shown in t, is displayed showing the current loopback test statistics.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide Sending OAM Variable Request To send OAM variable request, perform the following procedure: 1. From the Main Menu, select Module Status and Configuration. The Module Status and Configuration Menu, as shown in Figure 2 on page 91, is displayed. 2. Select a line card on which you want to configure. 3. Press . The Module Configuration Menu, as shown in Figure 4 on page 92, is displayed. 4. Select the port that you want to configure the OAM operations on. 5.
Chapter 9 File Downloads and Uploads This chapter describes how to download AT-S70 software image and configuration updates and contains the following sections: “File Uploads and Downloads Overview” on page 111 “File Download Guidelines” on page 112 “Downloading Software Image Files” on page 116 “Downloading Line Card Image Files” on page 121 “Downloading and Uploading Configuration File” on page 125 “Uploading Configuration Files” on page 127 Note the following before you begin th
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide File Uploads and Downloads Overview The firmware on the Converteon chassis consists of the following three parts: AT-S70 management software This is the operating software for the chassis. AT-S70 bootloader This code initially controls the chassis whenever you power ON or reset the chassis. System configuration This contains the settings for the different system parameters.
Chapter 9: File Downloads and Uploads File Download Guidelines This sections covers the general guidelines that apply to downloading files from both local and remote management sessions. Refer to the sections below for guidelines apply to each management session. The general file downloading are: If you are downloading a new AT-S70 software image, the current configuration settings of the chassis (for instance, IP address and port security settings) are not changed.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide Downloading Files from a Remote Management Session Guidelines Downloading Files using Hilgraeve HyperTerminal This section contains the procedure for downloading a new AT-S70 software image file or configuration file onto a chassis from a remote management session. The remote unit can be a chassis where you started a Telnet management session.
Chapter 9: File Downloads and Uploads Note There are two different image files used with the Converteon products, the image file used for the chassis is “ATS70.img” and the image file used for the line cards is “ATS73.img”. 4. In the Protocol field, select the transfer protocol as either Xmodem or 1K Xmodem for a faster download. 9. Click Send. The software immediately begins downloading onto the chassis.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide Once the download is complete, it returns you to the HyperTerminal window with the status message as shown in Figure 45. Figure 45. Download Complete Message 5. Press twice to reset the chassis. Some network traffic may be during the system reset. The download process is complete once the chassis has completed its reset. The new AT-S70 image file or configuration file is now active on the chassis. 6.
Chapter 9: File Downloads and Uploads Downloading Software Image Files The software image file is provided in a self-extracting compressed file which also contains several other files. The software image file has an .IMG extension. This is the one to be used in the upgrade procedures. Note There are two different image files used with the Converteon products, the image file used for the chassis is “ATS70.img” and the image file used for the line cards is “ATS73.img”.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide The Administration Menu, as shown in Figure 46, is displayed.
Chapter 9: File Downloads and Uploads 3. From the Administration Menu, select Image Download Through TFTP. The following screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 47. Converteon TFTP Server IP Address->_ Figure 47. TFTP - Software Image Downloading Window 4. Enter the IP address of the TFTP server. 5. Press . The following screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 48. Converteon Image File Name-> _ Figure 48. TFTP - Enter Software Image File Name Window 6.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide 8. Type Y for to start the download. The following screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 50. Downloading Image through TFTP........... Figure 50. TFTP - Software Image Downloading Window 9. Begin the image file transfer. After the system has downloaded the new image, it reboots the system and begins to initialize the software. The system does not forward any network traffic during the initialization process.
Chapter 9: File Downloads and Uploads 4. Enter Y to start the download process or N to cancel. If you enter Y, the following screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 52. Ready to download ..... Figure 52. XModem - Software Image Downloading Window 5. Begin the image file transfer of the new management software image. Note The transfer protocol must be Xmodem or 1K Xmodem. 6. Proceed to the procedure in “Downloading Files using Hilgraeve HyperTerminal” on page 113.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide Downloading Line Card Image Files Downloading Line Card Image File Through Xmodem To download a new line card image file onto a chassis from a local management session using Xmodem, perform the following procedure: 1. Start a local management session. 2. From the Main Menu, select Administration. The Administration Menu, as shown in Figure 46 on page 117, is displayed. 3. From the Administration Menu, select Linecard Image Download Through XMODEM.
Chapter 9: File Downloads and Uploads A message is displayed, as shown in Figure 55. Ready to download linecard image..... Figure 55. XModem - Line Card Image Downloading Window 8. Begin the image file transfer of the new management software image. Note The transfer protocol must be Xmodem or 1K Xmodem. 9. Proceed to the procedure in the “Downloading Files using Hilgraeve HyperTerminal” section below.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide The following screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 57. Converteon TFTP Server IP Address-> Figure 57. TFTP - Enter Line Card Image File Name Window 6. Enter the IP address of the TFTP server. 7. Press . The following screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 58. Converteon Image File Name-> Figure 58. TFTP - Enter Line Card Image File Name Window 8. Enter the filename of the line card image file that is to be stored as on the TFTP server. 9.
Chapter 9: File Downloads and Uploads The following screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 60. Downloading Image through TFTP........... Figure 60. TFTP - Line Card Image Downloading Window 11. Begin the image file transfer. After the system has downloaded the new image, it reboots the system and begins to initialize the software. The system does not forward any network traffic during the initialization process.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide Downloading and Uploading Configuration File When an AT-CV5M01 CPM is replaced, all the parameter settings saved on the CPM card are gone. Therefore, to keep the current parameter settings, make sure to upload the configuration file onto your computer or laptop before replacing the AT-CV5M01 CPM card. Once a new AT-CV5M01 CPM card is installed, you can then download the configuration file back onto the new CPM card.
Chapter 9: File Downloads and Uploads 6. Enter the filename of the configuration file that is to be stored as on the TFTP server. 7. Press . Once the filename has been specified, the following screen, as shown in Figure 63, is displayed. Converteon Ready to download configuration file through TFTP. Warning: During Download Configuration Management activity is disabled. Do TFTP download now? (Yes or No): Figure 63. TFTP - Configuration File Download Confirmation Window 8.
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide Uploading Configuration Files To upload a new AT-S70 software configuration file onto a chassis from a local management session using TFTP, perform the following procedure: Note Uploading a configuration file will NOT interrupt traffic. 1. Establish a local management session on the chassis where you intend to download the new management software. 2. From the Main Menu, select Administration. The Administration Menu, as shown in Figure 46 on page 117, is displayed.
Chapter 9: File Downloads and Uploads Once the filename has been specified, the following screen, as shown in Figure 67, is displayed. Converteon Ready to upload Configuration file through TFTP. Warning: During Upload Configuration Management activity is disabled. Do TFTP upload now? (Yes or No): Figure 67. TFTP - Configuration File Upload Confirmation Window 8. Type Y for to start the download. The following screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 68.
Appendix A AT-S70 Default Settings The following lists the AT-S70 factory default settings. Settings Default IP Address 10.0.0.1 Subnet Mask 255.255.252.0 Gateway Address 0.0.0.
Appendix A: AT-S70 Default Settings Settings Default Threshold Maximum Temperature Threshold 60 130
AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide Index I A activity log 53 displaying 54 starting and stopping 54 activity log messages 55 activity monitor 53 AT-CV5M01 CPM card replacing 26 status information, displaying 83 AT-S70 factory settings 129 AT-S70 management software downloading 110, 111 uploading 110, 111 AT-S70 software version number, viewing 45 C chassis diagnostics 56 name, configuring 35 resetting 46 restarting 46 temperature threshold, setting 42 configuration file downloading 125 uploading 125
Index O OAM active and passive mode behaviors 89 active mode 88 discovery 87 local OAM information, displaying 96 loopback test 105 OAM statistics, displaying 103 operations, configuring 91 passive mode 88 remote loopback 90 remote OAM information, displaying 102 variable request, sending 109 OAMPDU types 89 OAMPDUs 89 event 89 information 89 loopback control 89 organizational specific 90 unsupported 90 variable request/response 89 Omega options 27 Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM) 86 opera
