User's Manual

Table Of Contents
mBSC-CM RUM
mBSC-CM December 15, 2015
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5 System Monitoring &Configuration
5.1 Accessing EMS Local GUI
The mBSC0800S-005-RUCM11 system supports local configuration through a web-based Element
Management System (EMS) graphical user interface (GUI) accessed through the RJ-45 and USB ports of
the Host Unit RCU card. The EMS local GUI is a web-based application supported by standard
web-browsers. Microsoft Internet Explorer® is recommended.
System configuration and monitoring can also be performed from a remote EMS Server. The EMS Server is
a multi-user platform that includes enhanced management capabilities for configuration, monitoring and
alarming. The EMS Server is required to generate SNMP alarms.
Note:It may take up to 3 minutes for the mBSC system to initialize, therefore it is recommended to only attempt to login to the
GUI after the mBSC system has completely started, otherwise the GUI may incorrectly display a message indicating that the
username and/or password are wrong (when in fact they may be correct).
5.1.1 Using Ethernet Port
Access to the EMS Local GUI through an RJ-45 Ethernet connection is provided on the RCU card in the
Host Unit shelf. The Ethernet port is the primary point of connection for the remote EMS Server. The EMS
Local GUI accessed through the Ethernet port is assigned the IP address 172.18.60.60 at the factory.
However, this IP address can be modified to suit the networking requirements of the installation (e.g. to allow
access across a Local Area Network).
Steps:
1. Obtain a CAT5 cable and connect it to the RJ45 port on the host unit RCU card, and connect the
other end into the RJ45 port on the laptop/computer. Depending on the model year of your computer,
a crossover cable may be required.
2. Start an Internet Explorer browser session on the laptop/computer, and enter the following URL to
connect to the Local GUI–“http://172.18.60.60”.
Note: The mBSC system does not provide DHCP service. To access the GUI you will need to configure the local computer
with a static IP address the same subnet as the local GUI.
Note: The EMS Local GUI is a single-user interface, and supports only a single user at a time. If the Ethernet interface is
connected to a Local Area Network, and more than one user is accessing the EMS Local GUI at the same time, inconsistent
operation may occur. Please use the EMS Server for multi-user applications.