COMSPHERE 6800 SERIES NETWORK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTS SUPPORT COMMAND REFERENCE MANUAL Document No. 6800-A2-GB31-20 January 1997 NOTE This document supports Release 4.2 or greater of 6800 Series NMS.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Communications Products Support Command Reference Manual 6800-A2-GB31-20 3rd Edition (January 1997) Changes and enhancements to the product and to the information herein will be documented and issued as a new release or a Technical Update Memo (TUM) to this manual. Warranty, Sales, and Service Information Contact your sales or service representative directly for any help needed.
Table of Contents Preface Objectives and Reader Assumptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii 1. 1Introduction Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Format for Documenting Commands in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Command Input Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Change Telephone Number(s) (chtn) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Change Thresholds (cht) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Circuit Loss Inbound (cli) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Circuit Loss Outbound (clo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Circuit Quality (cq) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents List of Figures Figure Page 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 2-7 2-8 2-9 2-10 2-11 6800 Series NMS Tasks Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Example Input Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Sample Results – Form Circuit Loss Inbound (cli) Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Selecting Fields Listed in Tabular Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Figure 2-34 2-35 2-36 2-37 2-38 2-39 2-40 2-41 2-42 2-43 2-44 2-45 2-46 2-47 2-48 2-49 2-50 2-51 2-52 2-53 2-54 2-55 2-56 2-57 2-58 2-59 2-60 2-61 2-62 2-63 2-64 2-65 2-66 iv Page Display Call Directory Results Form for a 3800 Series Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-123 Display Call Directory Results Form for 3400/4400 Series Modem with a DBM . . 2-124 Display Exception Reporting Thresholds Results Form, Page 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents List of Tables Tables 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 6800-A2-GB31-20 Page Signal Profile for 2024A Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50 Signal Profile for 2048A and C Modems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51 Signal Profile for 2096A and C Modems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51 Signal Profile for 2024A Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preface Objectives and Reader Assumptions This manual provides a description of the device commands that can be used only with COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series modems, COMSPHERE 3800 Series modems, COMSPHERE 3900 Series modems, DATAPHONE II Analog Private Line (APL) and DATAPHONE II Direct Distance Dial (DDD) modems, 3600 Series DSUs, and DATAPHONE II Data Service Units (DSUs) managed and monitored by the COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System (NMS).
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System viii 3910-A2-GN32 COMSPHERE 3900 Series Modems, Models 3910 and 3911 Point-to-Point/Multipoint, Installation and Operation Manual 6500-A2-GA21 ANALYSIS 6510 Automated Network Management System Reference Manual 6800-A2-GB30 COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Core Command Reference Manual 6800-A2-GB32 COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Multiplexer Command Reference Manual 6800-A2-GE26 COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management
1Introduction Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6800 Series NMS Communications Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NMS-Supported APL Modems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NMS-Supported Direct Distance Dialing (DDD) Modems . . . . . . . . . NMS-Supported Data Service Units (DSUs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paradyne APL Modems and DSUs (via ANALYSIS Gateway) . . . . . . . .
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System It is assumed that you are already familiar with the screen functions offered with both the full-feature 6800 Series NMS workstation and the basic-feature 6800 Series NMS workstation. If you are not familiar with the screen functions provided by the workstations, refer to Chapter 2, Getting Started, in the COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System User’s/System Administrator’s Guide for this information.
1Introduction DATAPHONE II Direct Distance Dialing (DDD) Modems These modems are capable of full-duplex synchronous or asynchronous data transmission over the switched telecommunications network at speeds up to 9.6 kbps. The DDD modems collocated with the 6800 Series NMS have a control channel interface that allows monitoring by the 6800 Series NMS. These modems interface with the 6800 Series NMS through the Shared Diagnostic Units (SDUs).
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Device Addressing Device addressing allows the 6800 Series NMS to communicate with the devices in the network. Refer to Appendix D of the COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System User’s/System Administrator’s Guide for a description of the device addressing method accepted by NMS. Command Support – Customer Configurations This manual addresses all NMS modem/DSU commands although some commands may not pertain to your specific configuration.
1Introduction Figure 1-1. 6800 Series NMS Tasks Menu Shortcut for Command Access You can type any command valid for a task window in the enter selection field of any submenu within that task windows and select Go (F2). Wildcard Characters In device address fields, you can enter an asterisk (*) to specify any character string. For command execution, when specifying a group of devices whose names begin with a common root, a wildcard character (*) can be entered directly following the common root.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Format for Documenting Commands in this Manual Each command documented in this manual begins on a new page. If the command is disruptive (i.e., interferes with the primary data channel), the word Disruptive is indicated immediately below the command name. The format for documenting each command is the same. The function of the command is briefly summarized.
1Introduction Restrictions Identifies any limitations associated with the execution of the command, or any additional information concerning command execution that you may need for successful execution of the command. If no restrictions apply to the command, None is indicated in this field. Routine Indicates whether or not (yes/no) a command can be placed in a routine.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Command Input Forms Every modem/DSU command uses one or more input form pages. The appropriate input form pages display when you invoke a command, enabling you to identify the specific device for which the command is to be executed and, as applicable, to enter parameters required for execution of the command. When you specify multiple devices on the initial input form, a second input form displays with blank fields.
1Introduction Display-only Fields Certain fields display data, but do not allow you to enter new data or change the data displayed. Display-only fields appear on the input forms without boxes or underlines. Carried-over Fields Some fields display information provided by the user on a previous form of the current command. Carried-over fields may be display-only, or in some cases, may allow user input.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System printer This selection sends the results of the command to the local system printer assigned in your user profile. queue This selection sends the results of the command to one of your own results queues. Command results may go to one of three results queues, depending on the task window from which the command was executed.
1Introduction Time(s) Enter the time(s) at which the command will execute. Valid entries are hh:mm, hh:mmam or pm, hh-hh:mm, and all:mm Where: hh:mm hh:mmam or hh:mmpm = Execute at the 24-hour time specified. = Execute at the 12-hour time specified with an am or pm designation. hh-hh:mm = Execute every hour within the time range specified, at the specified minute. all:mm = Execute every hour at the specified minute. weekly Causes the command to execute on a weekly basis.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System monthly Causes the command to execute on a monthly basis. When you enter monthly into the Schedule execution field, the system displays the following fields: Day(s) of the month Enter the day(s) of the month when this command is to execute. Valid entries are as follows: • Multiple days. The numbers must be separated by commas or spaces, e.g., 1,4,7,10. • A range of days, e.g., 8-15.
1Introduction Figure 1-3. Sample Results – Form Circuit Loss Inbound (cli) Command Help NMS provides several help features to assist you in command input and execution. Help is available on all screens by selecting Help(F1). This function key displays a pop-up Help screen, explaining the function keys and how to invoke the Help feature. On the 6800 Series NMS Task menu, it defines the Task menu screen functions: Tasks, Windows, Logoff, Refresh, and NewMail.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System For Screen Input Fields Within forms, Field Help menus or text messages are accessed by selecting field labels with the mouse from a full-feature workstation (or typing ?). From a basic-feature workstation, type a ? in the input field. The cursor must be positioned on the field for which help is needed. For tabular fields, the column label should be selected. Refer to Figure 1-4 for an example of selecting fields listed in tabular form. Figure 1-4.
2Modem/DSU Commands Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abort (abort) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Acquire [Device] Poll List (acpl) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic Network Test (ant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Calibrate Tributary Transmitter (ctt) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Display Port Speed(s) (dspsp) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display Telephone Number(s) (dstn) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display Thresholds (dst) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Download Device Firmware (dndf) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EIA Status (eias) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2Modem/DSU Commands Abort (abort) (Disruptive) Use the abort command to stop all tests currently running on a specified device(s). When sent to a control device, the abort command can stop all tests in progress on the control device and/or all tests in progress on its downstream devices. This command stops only tests that are currently in progress. If a test is scheduled, the abort command will not stop the test unless the test is actually running.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Abort type (Required field) Enter the type of abort: subnetwork All tests running on the specified device and all of its downstream devices are aborted. selective All tests running on the specified device are aborted; tests running on downstream devices are not affected. This option can be selected only for COMSPHERE devices in the Advanced Diagnostic protocol (ADp) mode. A pop-up menu is available listing valid selections.
2Modem/DSU Commands Acquire [Device] Poll List (acpl) (Disruptive – DATAPHONE II APL Modems) Use the acpl command to direct a COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series modem, a COMSPHERE 3900 Series modem, a COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Unit (DSU) with Multichannel Multipoint (MCMP) capability or a DATAPHONE II modem, Shared Diagnostic Unit (SDU), or DSU to poll all its tributary devices to establish a poll list. This command can also be sent to a 3400/4400 Series modem with a DBM.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Acquire [Device] Poll List Input Form This input form contains the following fields: Device(s) (Required field) Enter the device(s) for which device poll lists are to be acquired. One or more devices may be specified. Standard addressing format applies to the input. For information on device addressing, refer to Appendix D of the COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System User’s/System Administrator’s Guide.
2Modem/DSU Commands Automatic Network Test (ant) (Disruptive) Use the ant command to test the primary data channel between a DATAPHONE II or COMSPHERE modem or DATAPHONE II DSU and each of its tributary devices. The control device tests the primary data channel by sending a test message to each tributary on its poll list. The tributary checks the received message for errors. If the message received by the tributary is corrupted an indication of the errors is sent back to the control device.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Automatic Network Test Results Form This results form lists device information for each control device specified and displays the following information: Number of device failures The number of tributaries that failed this test.
2Modem/DSU Commands Calibrate Tributary Transmitter (ctt) Use the ctt command to cause a selected COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series high-speed, multipoint control modem to attempt to calibrate the pre-emphasis on a selected link-attached tributary modem. For more information on the Calibrate Tributary Transmitter function, see the individual device documentation. For most commands, NMS enables you to specify the destination for the command’s results and schedule its execution.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Calibrate Tributary Transmitter Results Form A separate Calibrate Tributary Transmitter results form page is displayed for each control/tributary set specified. The results form lists device information for each specified control device(s) and device information for both successful and unsuccessful attempts to calibrate tributary devices. Figure 2-1 is a sample Calibrate Tributary Transmitter results form. Figure 2-1.
2Modem/DSU Commands Call Detail Display (cded) Use the cded command to obtain a report that displays detailed information about COMSPHERE 3800/3900 Series modem calls. Information is retrieved from the call detail database.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Date(s) included Enter a starting date and an ending date for call statistics information to be reported. The valid format for the starting date is mm/dd/yy. The default is the previous day’s date. The valid format for the ending date is mm/dd/yy. The default is the previous day’s date. An error message displays if the specified start and end dates result in an invalid range of dates.
2Modem/DSU Commands connect_time Records are ordered according to the connect time of the call. call_duration Records are ordered according to the duration of the call. line_speed Records are ordered according to the line speed of the call. disconnect_reason Records are grouped according to the reason for the call disconnect. Title Enter a title for this report. Valid entries are any alphanumeric character string (up to 40 characters in length).
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Figure 2-2.
2Modem/DSU Commands Call Duration Distribution (cdud) Use the cdud command to obtain a report that displays a sorted listing of COMSPHERE 3800/3900 Series modem calls. Calls are sorted according to the specified duration periods. Up to 10 different duration periods can be specified. The duration distribution is displayed in both tabular and bar chart form. For most commands, NMS enables you to specify the destination for the command’s results and schedule its execution.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System REPORT PERIOD Enter a report period for generation of the report. The report will include call statistics from the starting date to the ending date specified. Date(s) included Enter a starting date and an ending date for call statistics information to be reported. The valid format for the starting date is mm/dd/yy. The default is the previous day’s date. The valid format for the ending date is mm/dd/yy. The default is the previous day’s date.
2Modem/DSU Commands Page 2 Page 2 identifies up to 10 different time periods for 3800 Series device call durations. This input form contains the following fields: Periods 1-10 Enter up to 10 different time periods for 3800 Series modem call durations. Calls will be sorted according to the durations specified here. A duration period will include all calls with a duration less than or equal to the duration selected, and greater than the previous duration period.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Figure 2-3. Call Duration Distribution Results Form, Page 1 Page 2 Page 2 of the Call Duration Distribution results form displays a graphical bar chart representing the total number of calls (for all devices specified) and the duration of these calls. Figure 2-4 is a sample of the second results form page. Figure 2-4.
2Modem/DSU Commands Page 3 Page 3 of the Call Duration Distribution results form displays a corresponding tabular report of this information. The tabular display also includes the average call duration, the total number of calls, and the standard deviation of the call durations. Figure 2-5 is a sample of the third results form page. Figure 2-5.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Call Fault Criteria (cfc) Use the cfc command to set the parameters to monitor no answer (displayed as non-answering on screen) and short holding time faults in DATAPHONE II and COMSPHERE 3800 Series modems. The no answer (NA) fault is caused when too many calls within a call sample (a user-defined number of calls) go unanswered. When the cfc command is executed, the Shared Diagnostic Unit (SDU) begins a continuous count of all incoming calls.
2Modem/DSU Commands Page 2 Page 2 enables you to set the criteria for the non-answering data set fault, and the short holding time fault. Figure 2-6 is a sample of Page 2 of the Call Fault Criteria input form. Figure 2-6.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Action upon exceeding maximum number (Required field) Enter one of the following options: report-fault The no answer fault is immediately reported to the NMS when the specified maximum number of non-answered calls is reached. make-busy-and-report-fault The no answer fault is immediately reported to the NMS and the modem is placed in the busy state. no-action The no answer fault is not reported.
2Modem/DSU Commands make-busy-and-report-fault The short holding time fault is immediately reported to the NMS and the modem is placed in the busy state. no-action The short holding time faults are not reported. Use this option to keep a running total of the traffic statistics counters without having alerts reported. Statistics can be examined using the Call Fault Read (cfr) command. The counters are the number of answered calls, non-answered calls and calls that enter the Data mode.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Call Fault Read (cfr) Use the cfr command to display the statistics for the DATAPHONE II DDD modem or COMSPHERE 3800 Series modem no answer (NA) (displays as non-answering on screen) and short holding time (HT) faults. These statistics give an overall indication of individual DDD modem activity. The call fault criteria used to initiate no answer and short holding time faults are also displayed with this command.
2Modem/DSU Commands Page 1 Figure 2-7 is a sample of Page 1 of the results form. Figure 2-7. Call Fault Read Results Form, Page 1 This results form contains the following fields: NON-ANSWERING DATA SET FAULT COUNTERS Incoming calls (answered and non-answered) The total number of incoming calls received during the test period. Entries into data mode (answered) The total number of successfully answered calls.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Page 2 Page 2 of the results form redisplays the call fault criteria as specified by the user.
2Modem/DSU Commands Call Message (cm) Use the cm command to warn remote DATAPHONE II 2700 Series DSU users of impending testing or reconfiguration. This command can be sent to a single tributary device or it can be broadcast to a tributary device and its downstream network. Before taking a DSU out-of-service, use this command to pass a don’t-call message downstream alerting the remote site that maintenance is about to take place. The message DCAL is displayed on the front panel of the DSU.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Message to send (Required field) Enter one of the following messages: call Notifies a user at a remote location to place a telephone call to the control site. don’t-call Notifies a user at a remote location not to call the control site. clear Removes the call or don’t-call message currently displayed on the front panel of the remote DSU. A pop-up menu is available listing valid selections.
2Modem/DSU Commands Call Occurrence Distribution (cod) Use the cod command to obtain a report that displays the average number of calls that occurred for a selected group of COMSPHERE 3800/3900 Series modems for each hour of the day over a specified period of time. This report also includes the average number of daily calls and the total number of calls included in the report. Information is retrieved from the call statistics summary database.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System An error message displays if the specified start and end dates result in an invalid range of dates. There are three possible errors, as follows: • Start date is less than earliest available date • End date is greater than latest available date • Start date is greater than end date Call statistics available from (Display field) Displays the earliest call statistics record found in the database.
2Modem/DSU Commands Figure 2-8. Call Occurrence Distribution Results Form, Page 2 Page 3 Page 3 displays a corresponding tabular report listing for each hour of the day, the average number of calls/hour. Figure 2-9 is a sample of the third results form page. Figure 2-9.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Call Test (ct) Use the ct command to cause a COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series modem with a DBM to initiate a call test using either the telephone number or directory entry specified. Once the proprietary tones are validated at the remote end, the test completes by disconnecting the dial line. Leased-line operation is not interrupted by this test. For a 3900 Series modem, three different requests can be performed to initiate a call test.
2Modem/DSU Commands Test type (Required field for 3900 Series modems) Enter the call test to be performed. Valid selections are as follows: clear counter – Resets the call attempt counter within the device. The modem will attempt to dial backup for a maximum of 10 times. At this point, the modem must be manually commanded to dial or reset before another dial backup attempt can be executed. dial tone – Causes the modem to go offline and recognize a dial tone.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Change Address (cha) (Disruptive) Use the cha command to change the network address of a COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series modem, a COMSPHERE 3600 Series DSU or DBM, or a COMSPHERE 3800 Series DDD modem. When this command is executed, the corresponding 6800 Series NMS device profile is changed to reflect the update. Optionally, the device profiles of affected downstream/associated devices can also be updated.
2Modem/DSU Commands Page 1 This input form contains the following field: Device (Required field) Enter the device whose network address is to be changed. Standard addressing format applies to the input. For information on device addressing, refer to Appendix D of the COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System User’s/System Administrator’s Guide.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Set CCN event (Required field) If configuration change notification has been enabled for this device, use this field to determine whether or not this configuration change will be reported to the NMS. Enter yes to report this change to the NMS. Enter no (default) to prevent this change from being reported to the NMS.
2Modem/DSU Commands Slot (Display field) Displays the number of the new slot location of the device. Number of device profiles to update (Required field) Specify whether the profile of only the addressed device should be updated, or whether all affected device profiles (the addressed device and downstream/associated devices) should be updated. Enter 1 to update only the profile of the selected device. Enter all (default) to update the device profile of the selected device(s) and all downstream devices.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Figure 2-10. Change Address Results Form This results form contains the following fields: Requested local or network address The local or network address as specified in the input form. For each device profile that was updated, the following fields are displayed: Original link level address The old link level address. New link level address The new link level address as determined by the address change.
2Modem/DSU Commands Change Call Directory (chcd) Use the chcd command to add, change, or delete the telephone numbers stored in the call directory of a COMSPHERE 3800 Series modem, a COMSPHERE 3600 Series DSU with a DBM, or a COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series modem with a DBM. The Dial (dial) and Standby Facility (sf) commands use call directories during command execution. Refer to these commands in this chapter for additional information.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System NOTE For devices operating in Advanced mode all directory entries are displayed, regardless of the value entered in the Directory number field. The second input form that displays depends on whether the device specified in the initial input form is a 3400/4400 Series modem, a 3600 Series DBM, or a 3800 Series modem. If a 3600 Series DBM is operating in Advanced mode, the input form displays all call directory entries.
2Modem/DSU Commands Some of these options are dial control characters which insert pauses and other special characters within the telephone number. The following list describes these options: * or # Special characters in PBX dialing. (), space, or - Improve readability (ignored by the modem). P, p, or ∧\ Change the current dialing method to pulse dialing service. t, T, or % Change the current dialing method to touch-tone dialing service.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Set CCN event: If configuration change notification has been enabled for this device, use this field to determine whether or not this configuration change will be reported to the NMS. Enter yes to report this change to the NMS. Enter no (default) to prevent this change from being reported to the NMS.
2Modem/DSU Commands This input form contains the following fields: Telephone Number For each directory displayed, overwrite the existing telephone number or specify a new number.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Change Canned Message (chcm) Use the chcm command to change one or more of the six stored messages in a COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series modem. The canned messages (of up to 40 characters in length) can be sent to an upstream or downstream device or to the NMS from the front panel of a 3400/4400 Series modem. For most commands, NMS enables you to specify the destination for the command’s results and schedule its execution.
2Modem/DSU Commands Change Canned Message Results Form The results form lists device information for each device specified and redisplays the changed canned message.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Change Directory (chd) Use the chd command to overwrite the telephone number and comments in a DATAPHONE DDD modem’s AUTOCALL dialer. If the directory update option in the modem is disabled, the NMS receives an error message indicating the change cannot be made. For most commands, NMS enables you to specify the destination for the command’s results and schedule its execution.
2Modem/DSU Commands Directory values (Required field) Enter a telephone number and comment separated by a semicolon.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Change Exception Reporting Thresholds (chert) Use the chert command to set or change the failure thresholds for network tests supported by exception reports. Exception reports are generated when parameters measured for DATAPHONE II modems exceed the thresholds defined by this command.
2Modem/DSU Commands Figure 2-13. Change Exception Reporting Thresholds Input Form, Page 1 This input form contains the following fields: Request Terminal Power: list if (Required field) Specify whether the exception report for the Report Terminal Power (rtp) command will indicate an on or off (default) power state of the terminal connected to a device’s data channel. A pop-up menu is available listing valid selections.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Circuit Loss Outbound: list if > nn dB (Required field) Enter the exception reporting threshold for outbound circuit loss in decibels (determined when the Circuit Loss Outbound (clo) command is run.) Valid entries are from 0 through 30. The default is 16. A pop-up menu is available listing valid selections. Page 2 The second page of the input form lists the DATAPHONE II modem types for which exception reporting is available.
2Modem/DSU Commands Table 2-2 Signal Profile for 2048A and C Modems Receive Level (-dBm) Freq.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System For each applicable modem type, enter the threshold values for the following signal parameters: RSQ Enter the threshold figure of merit value for the received signal quality measure. Valid entries are from 0 (highest-good quality) through 9 (lowest-poor quality). A pop-up menu is available listing valid selections. RSL Enter the threshold values (in dBM) for the received signal level measure. Valid entries are from 0 through 30.
2Modem/DSU Commands Change External Leads States (chels) Use the chels command to change the state of the two external control interface leads which are presented as output at the connectors on a COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series modem, COMSPHERE 3600 Series DSU/DBM, or a COMSPHERE 3800 Series modem. The external lead states can be changed to on or off to control external modules. Refer to the individual device documentation for detailed information on the external leads.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Change External Leads States Results Form The results form lists device information for each device specified and redisplays the pin output information you specified in the input form. It also shows Pin A and Pin B input states. This command is not exectubale for 3980, 3981 and 3982 modems. A warning box with the following message appears: Test not sent. Test–device mismatch.
2Modem/DSU Commands Change Line Designator (chld) Use the chld command to change the line designator message stored in a COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series modem. The line designator message is an alphanumeric string (up to eight characters) that can be displayed on the front panel of a COMSPHERE APL modem. For most commands, NMS enables you to specify the destination for the command’s results and schedule its execution.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Change Multiplexer (chm) (Disruptive) Use the chm command to change the speed of the DATAPHONE II 2096C and 2096T modems, and both the speed and multiplexer options of the DATAPHONE II 2096A, 2144A, and 2192A modems.
2Modem/DSU Commands Model (Required field) NOTE This field is display only if you have entered multiple devices. Enter the model number of the group of devices you want to change. Valid entries are as follows: 2096A 2096C 2096T 2144A 2192A A pop-up menu is available listing valid selections. Page 2 This input form contains the following field: Mux option (Required field) Enter the desired set of multiplexer speeds for the device(s) specified in the initial input form.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Change Options (cho) (Disruptive) Use the cho command to change the device options of a COMSPHERE or DATAPHONE II device. For most commands, NMS enables you to specify the destination for the command’s results and schedule its execution. If the last page of the input form cannot accommodate the Destination for results and Schedule execution fields, an additional page is provided. For a complete description of these fields, refer to Chapter 1, Introduction.
2Modem/DSU Commands Change Options Input Forms When the cho command is accessed, an initial input form displays for device specification. This input form contains the following field: Device (Required field) Enter the device whose options are to be changed. Standard addressing format applies to the input. For information on device addressing, refer to Appendix D of the COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System User’s/System Administrator’s Guide.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Change [Device] Poll List (chpl) (Disruptive for DATAPHONE II APL Modems and DSUs, and 3600 Series DSUs When Adding Tributaries) Use the chpl command to add or delete devices in the poll list of a COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series modem, a COMSPHERE 3900 Series modem, a COMSPHERE 3600 Series DSU, a DATAPHONE II APL modem, DSU, or Shared Diagnostic Unit (SDU). Polling is the process by which alarms from devices in the network are automatically reported to the NMS.
2Modem/DSU Commands Page 2 Page 2 displays the current active devices on the poll list for the specified device, and allows you to add or delete devices to the poll list, or to skip polling for a specific device. It also enables you to set the CNN event for the specified device(s). Figure 2-14 is a sample of the second Change Poll List input form. Figure 2-14.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Add to active list Enter the name(s) or network address(es) of the device(s) to be placed on the specified device’s poll list as actively polled devices. Add to skipped list Enter the name(s) or network address(es) of devices to be skipped during device polling. Devices will remain on the poll list but will not be polled.
2Modem/DSU Commands Change Port Options (chpo) (Disruptive) Use the chpo command to change the options on one or more of the ports on a COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series modem. For most commands, NMS enables you to specify the destination for the command’s results and schedule its execution. If the last page of the input form cannot accommodate the Destination for results and Schedule execution fields, an additional page is provided. For a complete description of these fields, refer to Chapter 1, Introduction.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Page 2 Different input forms are then displayed, depending on the device to which this command is sent. These input forms display the set of port options that are applicable to the selected device(s). Within these input forms, you can change the option settings, as desired. For descriptions of the port options for supported device types, see the user guides for the individual devices.
2Modem/DSU Commands Change Port Speed(s) (chpsp) (Disruptive) Use the chpsp command to change the port speed configuration of the TDM ports on a COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series modem. This command allows you to set each port’s optimum and fallback speeds. Port speeds vary according to the device type. Refer to the individual device documentation for specific information on the port speeds available.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Subsequent input forms display the set of port speeds applicable to the selected device. Different input forms are displayed, depending on the device to which the command is sent. Page 2 and so on display the port speed(s) for the specified device(s). Port speed descriptions for APL models can be found in the individual device user guides.
2Modem/DSU Commands Change Port Speed(s) Results Form The results form lists device information for the device specified and displays the port speed selections you have made for each of the modem’s ports.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Change Protocol Mode (chpm) (Disruptive) Use the chpm command to change the protocol mode of a COMSPHERE device (3400/4400 Series modem, 3600 Series DSU, or 3600 Series DBM) and all of its downstream devices. The Change Protocol Mode (chpm) command will generally be used to change the diagnostic mode of COMSPHERE devices from dataphone II to advanced.
2Modem/DSU Commands Access Level: Data Technician, Manager, System Administrator Abbreviation: chpm Restrictions: The new link level address that results from a protocol mode change is not reflected in existing routines, scheduled commands, trouble tickets, alerts, or automatic trouble reports that were issued before the device’s protocol mode was changed. The records will be keyed to the device’s old address. This command can be canceled within a 10-second interval after execution.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Change Protocol Mode Results Form A sample Change Protocol Mode results form is shown in Figure 2-16. When this command is successfully executed, the results form displays device information and the requested protocol mode for the specified device. The form also displays a list of all affected devices, showing both the new and old link level addresses.
2Modem/DSU Commands Change Telephone Number(s) (chtn) (Disruptive) Use the chtn command to change one or more of the telephone numbers used by a COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series modem equipped with the Auto-Call Auto-Answer (ACAA) unit; or use this command to change the local telephone number associated with a COMSPHERE 3600 Series DBM. There are two telephone directories in the 3600 Series DSU’s DBM. The first directory is accessed with the Change Call Directory (chcd) command.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Page 2 for 3400/4400 Series Modems This input form contains the following field: Remote transmit number Enter the Line 1 telephone number of the device to be called.
2Modem/DSU Commands Page 2 for 3600 Series Devices This input form contains the following fields: Local telephone number Enter the telephone number of the device to be called.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Change Thresholds (cht) Use the cht command to set thresholds on COMSPHERE 3400/4000 Series modems that will determine when alerts should be generated. Threshold (TH) alerts will be generated when the line parameters exceed the thresholds defined by this command. For most commands, NMS enables you to specify the destination for the command’s results and schedule its execution.
2Modem/DSU Commands Figure 2-17. Change Thresholds Input Form, Page 2 This input form contains the following fields: Receive level (high) (Required field) Enter a high received signal level that will cause a device to report a threshold alert. Valid entries are from 15 to 0 -dBm; or enter ua (unassigned) to disable the effect of the receive level parameter. The value entered must be greater than the value selected for the low received signal level (see the next field). The modem default value is 7 -dBm.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Phase jitter 20–300 Hz (Required field) Enter a high-frequency range phase jitter value that, when exceeded, causes the device to report a threshold alert. Valid values are from 1 to 45 degrees; or enter ua (unassigned) to disable the effect of the phase jitter parameter for the specified device(s). The modem will report a minor alarm if the amount of phase jitter exceeds the value entered in this field.
2Modem/DSU Commands • Phase jitter 20–300 Hz: In degrees (deg). Possible range: 1 to 45. • Freq. offset: Frequency offset in Hertz (Hz.). Possible range: 1 to 15. • Non-linear distortion: Non-linear distortion in dB. Possible range: 50 to 15. • Signal quality threshold: An alarm is generated if the measured signal quality is less than the signal quality threshold. Possible values: excellent, good, fair, poor and no signal. • Near echo: Near echo threshold in –dBm. Possible range: 38 to 0.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Circuit Loss Inbound (cli) (Disruptive) Use the cli command to measure the inbound circuit loss to a specified COMSPHERE APL modem or DATAPHONE II APL modem from an associated tributary. Tributary DATAPHONE II modems transmit a specified frequency over the primary data channel for approximately 2.5 seconds at a signal level between –2 dBm and 0 dBm.
2Modem/DSU Commands Circuit Loss Inbound Results Form A sample Circuit Loss Inbound results form is shown in Figure 2-18. The results form lists device information for each control/tributary pair specified, the specified tone frequency, and the measured signal level (in dBm) of the inbound signal. Figure 2-18. Circuit Loss Inbound Results Form NOTE The COMSPHERE APL modems return a receive signal level rather than a circuit loss.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Circuit Loss Outbound (clo) (Disruptive) Use the clo command to measure the outbound circuit loss from a specified COMSPHERE APL modem, or a DATAPHONE II APL modem to an associated tributary device. Control DATAPHONE II modems transmit a specified frequency over the primary data channel for approximately 2.5 seconds at a signal level between –2 dBm and 0 dBm.
2Modem/DSU Commands Tone frequency (Required field) Enter the tone frequency to be transmitted in Hz. Valid entries are 1004, 1804, or 2804. A pop-up menu is available listing valid selections. Circuit Loss Outbound Results Form A sample Circuit Loss Outbound results form is shown in Figure 2-19. The results form lists device information for each control/tributary pair, the specified tone frequency, and the measured signal level (in dBm) of the outbound signal for the specified device(s). Figure 2-19.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Circuit Quality (cq) Use the cq command to display an estimate of nondisruptive performance measurements for a COMSPHERE device. The device constantly measures a number of signal quality parameters and data transmission characteristics without disrupting the primary data flow. You can use the cq command to help determine the proper threshold values by displaying the signal quality parameters during periods of acceptable and unacceptable circuit conditions.
2Modem/DSU Commands CM This parameter is not applicable for the device’s modulation mode. CF This parameter is not applicable for multipoint configurations. NAN This value is not available now. OF This parameter count has overflowed the allotted buffer space. A sample Circuit Quality results form for a COMSPHERE 3800 Series modem is shown in Figure 2-20. The results form displays the measurements for the signal quality parameters. Figure 2-20.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Signal/noise Displays the measured signal-to-noise ratio. An acceptable signal to noise ratio is 24 dB or greater. Signal quality Displays the measured signal quality. Possible values are excellent, good, fair, poor, or no signal. Near end echo Displays the echo (in dB) measured at the near-end device. Far end echo Displays the echo (in dB) measured at the far-end device. Far end delay Displays the delay measured at the far-end device.
2Modem/DSU Commands This results form contains the following fields: Bit Error Rate Displays the ratio of the number of bits in error to the number of bits received. Receive Level Displays the measured receive level. A normal received signal level is –16 dB, ±4 dB. Signal/Noise Displays the measured signal-to-noise ratio. An acceptable signal to noise ratio is 24 dB or greater. Retrains This field is reserved for future use. Blown Startups This field is reserved for future use.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System This results form contains the following fields: Receive level Displays the measure received signal level (in dBm). Signal/noise Displays the measured signal-to-noise ratio (in dB). Non-linear distortion Displays the measured non-linear distortion (in dB). Retrains Displays the number of retrain counts during the last 15 minutes. Signal quality Displays the measured signal quality. Possible values are excellent, good, fair, poor, no signal.
2Modem/DSU Commands • Impulse hits: 0–255, computed for the last 15 minutes. • Dropouts: 0–255, computed for the last 15 minutes. • Signal quality: Possible values: excellent, good, fair, poor and no signal. • Near end echo: Possible range: >0.0 to <-102.3 dBm. • Far end echo: Possible range: >0.0 to <-102.3 dBm. • Far end delay: Far end delay in milliseconds (msec). • Echo freq offset: Possible range: <-51.1 to 51.1 Hz.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Clear Call Directory (clcd) Use the clcd command to clear all entries in the call directory of 3900 Series modems or one or more COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series modems equipped with a DBM. To do this for COMSPHERE 3800 Series modems, use the chcd command. For most commands, NMS enables you to specify the destination for the command’s results and schedule its execution.
2Modem/DSU Commands Configuration Change Notification (ccn) Use the ccn command to display the configuration events that have occurred on a COMSPHERE device. You can also use this command to clear the memory area in the device where the configuration events are stored. For most commands, NMS enables you to specify the destination for the command’s results and schedule its execution.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Configuration Change Notification Results Form A sample Configuration Change Notification results form is shown in Figure 2-23. The results form lists device information for each device specified and indicates whether configuration change notification is enabled or disabled for the device. This results form also displays a list of the configuration changes for each device and a list of commands that can be used to display the actual changes that were made.
2Modem/DSU Commands The following is a list of the possible configuration changes that can be reported for a 3800 Series modem and for a 3400/4400 Series modem equipped with a DBM: Category Update Command equipped access module identity address display address application module poll list display am poll list poll list display poll list options display options port options display port options port sharing display port speed port speeds display port speed protocol mode display options t
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Configuration Change Notification Enable/Disable (ccned) Use the ccned command to enable or disable the reporting of a configuration change on a COMSPHERE device. Whenever a configuration change is made to a device from the NMS or the front panel, the modem can store the details of the change and display them later using the Configuration Change Notification (ccn) command.
2Modem/DSU Commands Configuration Change Notification Enable/Disable Results Form The results form lists device information for each device specified, and indicates (for each device) whether configuration change notification is enabled or disabled, and whether or not the command was successfully executed.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Daily Historical Utilization (dhu) Use the dhu command to obtain a report that displays the percent utilization of a group of COMSPHERE 3800/3900 Series modems for each hour of the day for a specified period of time. This report also lists the average number of calls that occurred for each hour of the day. Information is retrieved from the call statistics summary database.
2Modem/DSU Commands An error message displays if no call records are found for the report period specified or if the specified start and end dates result in an invalid range of dates. There are three possible errors that result in an invalid range of dates, as follows: • Start date is less than earliest available date. • End date is greater than latest available date. • Start date is greater than end date.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Figure 2-24. Daily Historical Utilization Results Form, Page 2 Page 3 Page 3 displays a tabular report listing, for each hour of the day, the average number of calls/hour, and the calculated percent utilization. Figure 2-25 is a sample of the third results form page. Figure 2-25.
2Modem/DSU Commands Device Health and Status (dhs) Use the dhs command to obtain health and status reports from DATAPHONE II or COMSPHERE devices. The health and status (alerts) of the devices downstream from the selected device can also be reported. For most commands, NMS enables you to specify the destination for the command’s results and schedule its execution. If the last page of the input form cannot accommodate the Destination for results and Schedule execution fields, an additional page is provided.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Device Health and Status Results Form Two different results forms are produced, depending on whether single or subnetwork health and status has been requested. NOTE A 3800 Series control modem will always report its tributary device as having a network address of 1 even if it has been changed using the Change Address command. Page 1 for Single Devices Figure 2-26 is a sample of the single Device Health and Status results form. Figure 2-26.
2Modem/DSU Commands NETWORK The network name of the specified devices. STATUS The current status of each specified device. Downstream devices with normal health and status will not be reported. FAULTS The current health of each specified device. Downstream devices with normal health and status will not be reported. EXPANDED STATUS The current expanded status of the specified device will be displayed, if available.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Page 1 for Subnetwork Devices Figure 2-27 is a sample of the subnetwork Device Health and Status results form. Figure 2-27. Device Health and Status Results Form for Subnetwork Devices This results form lists the device information for each device tested and displays the following information: NAME The names of each device tested. ADDRESS The addresses of each device tested. NETWORK The network name of each device tested.
2Modem/DSU Commands FAULTS The current health of each specified device (current alarms). If the addressed device has no faults to report, the display reads hlth norm. For downstream devices with no faults, this information will not be displayed. The Device Health and Status results form displays the following possible Modem VF Line Speeds for 3980, 3981, and 3982 modems.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Device Test (det) (Disruptive) Use the det command to direct an internal self-test to a COMSPHERE or DATAPHONE II APL modem or DSU, a COMSPHERE 3600 Series DBM, a COMSPHERE 3800 Series modem, a COMSPHERE 3900 Series modem, or DATAPHONE II DDD modem. This test causes a test message to be sent from the device’s transmitter to its receiver. The received message is compared to the sent message for errors. If one or more errors are detected, the test fails.
2Modem/DSU Commands Speed test is executed This field is applicable for DATAPHONE II DDD devices only. Enter the speed at which the self-test is to be executed. Valid entries are current (the speed at which the device is currently running), 300, 1200, 2400, 4800 or 9600 bits per second. A pop-up menu is available listing valid selections. Device Test Results Form The Device Test results forms vary based on the device type specified for the test.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Dial (dial) Use the dial command to do the following: • Cause a DATAPHONE II 2296 modem to dial another V.32 modem via the Shared Diagnostic Unit 48A • Cause a DATAPHONE II 2656SC Data Service Unit (DSU) to call other DSUs via a master Shared Diagnostic Unit (SDU) • Cause a COMSPHERE 3600 Series DBM to call another DBM or V.
2Modem/DSU Commands Dial Command Input Form A sample Dial Command input form is shown in Figure 2-28. Figure 2-28. Dial Command Input Form This input form contains the following fields: Device(s) (Required field) Enter the device(s) that are to initiate a call. One or more devices may be specified. Standard addressing format applies to the input. For information on device addressing, refer to Appendix D of the COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System User’s/System Administrator’s Guide.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System t, T, or % Changes the current dialing method to touch-tone dialing (default). (2296, 3400/4400, 3600) w or W Indicates wait up to 30 seconds for a secondary dial tone (Hayes protocol). (3400/4400, 3600) + Indicates wait up to 30 seconds for a secondary dial tone (AT&T protocol). (2296, 3400/4400, 3600) comma Indicates wait 2 seconds. (2296, 3400/4400, 3600) / Reserved for future use.
2Modem/DSU Commands Callback directory Use this option ONLY for 3400/4400 Series devices with a DBM. This field indicates which directory entry to use for callback. Valid entries are 1 through 4. A pop-up menu is available listing valid selections. Option strap area Use this option ONLY for 3400/4400 Series devices with a DBM. This field determines which strap area to use for certain dialing options when establishing a dial line.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Dial Mode (dm) (Disruptive) Use the dm command to switch the primary data path from the private (APL or DDS) facility to the switched backup facility for COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series modems and COMSPHERE 3600 Series DSUs. The backup facility must be in place prior to the switch of the primary data path. The backup facility is established using the Standby Facility (sf) command or the Dial (dial) command.
2Modem/DSU Commands Dial Standby (ds) Use the ds command to switch the primary data path from the backup facility to the private (APL or DDS) facility for COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series modems and COMSPHERE 3600 Series DSUs. The backup facility connection is not disconnected by this command, but is held on standby. The backup facility is disconnected through use of the Standby Facility (sf) command or the Dial (dial) command.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Digital Test (dit) (Disruptive) Use the dit command to test the transmitters and receivers in specified DATAPHONE II or COMSPHERE control and tributary devices, as well as the primary data transmission facility connecting them. Digital testing of multiple links consisting solely of COMSPHERE devices or solely of DATAPHONE II devices is supported by this command.
2Modem/DSU Commands Figure 2-29. Digital Test Input Form This input form contains the following fields: Control Device(s) (Required field) Enter the control device(s) to be tested. For 3600 Series DSUs, only one device can be specified. For other device models, one or more devices may be specified. Tributary Device(s) Enter the tributary device(s) to be tested. It is not necessary to specify a tributary DDD modem.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Duration of test (ddd) This field is applicable only for DATAPHONE II DDD modems. If you are testing a DATAPHONE II DDD modem, enter the test duration. The only valid entry is 120 seconds. A pop-up menu is available listing valid selections. Port number (Required field) Specify the number of the port on the device from which the test will be run. • For 3400/4400 Series modems, valid entries are from 1 through 4.
2Modem/DSU Commands This results form lists device information for each control and tributary device specified, indicates whether the results are complete or intermediate, and displays the following fields: Requested number of 100K bit blocks As specified in the input form. Number of 100K blocks attempted so far The number of blocks that have been transmitted thus far. Number of bits in error The number of bits that have been received in error.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Total seconds The total number of seconds that has elapsed. Errored seconds The number of errored seconds. Total bits The number of bits that have been transmitted thus far. Errored bits The number of bits that have been received in error. Figure 2-32 is sample of the Digital Test results form for 3600 Series DSUs and DBMs. Figure 2-32.
2Modem/DSU Commands Total seconds The total number of seconds that have elapsed. Errored seconds The number of errored seconds. Total bits The number of bits that have been transmitted thus far. Errored bits The number of bits that have been received in error. The results form for DATAPHONE II DSUs lists device information for each control and tributary device specified, indicates whether the results are complete or intermediate, and displays the following fields: Test outcome As pass or fail.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Disable/Enable (de) (Disruptive) Use the de command to enable or disable the transmitter on COMSPHERE or DATAPHONE II APL modems and COMSPHERE or DATAPHONE II DSUs. For most commands, NMS enables you to specify the destination for the command’s results and schedule its execution. If the last page of the input form cannot accommodate the Destination for results and Schedule execution fields, an additional page is provided.
2Modem/DSU Commands NOTE To re-enable the tributary DSU once the transmitter has been disabled requires the user to: Enable the control transmitter (using the link level address of the control DSU, not the circuit name or wildcard address), or Establish a standby call to the tributary’s built-in DBM and issue the Enable command through the backup facility, or From the control DSU’s front panel, issue an Enable command to the tributary.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Display Address (dsa) Use the dsa command to display the network address and carrier/slot location of a COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series modem, a COMSPHERE 3600 Series DSU, a COMSPHERE 3600 Series DBM, or a COMSPHERE 3800 Series modem. For most commands, NMS enables you to specify the destination for the command’s results and schedule its execution.
2Modem/DSU Commands Display Alert Information (dsai) Use the dsai command to display the message describing the reason for a facility (FA) or modem (MD) alert on a DATAPHONE II 2700 Series DSU. For most commands, NMS enables you to specify the destination for the command’s results and schedule its execution. If the last page of the input form cannot accommodate the Destination for results and Schedule execution fields, an additional page is provided.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Figure 2-33. Display Alert Information Results Form DATAPHONE II 2700 Series DSUs with active facility failures (FA alerts) display one or more of the following messages: • The set is intermittently out of frame. • The set is continuously out of frame. • Abnormal Station network control code is being received. • No signal is being received by the receiver LSI. • Control Mode Idle code is being sent to set with no E2 option.
2Modem/DSU Commands DATAPHONE II 2700 Series DSUs with active device failures (MD alerts) display one or more of the following error messages: • RAM device M4 steady-state error. • RAM device M1 checksum error. • RAM device M2 checksum error. • DUART CC/DC channel power-up error. • DUART CC/DC channel steady-state error. • EEPROM error. • Transmitter LSI steady-state operation error. • LSI/CSU power-up 511 bit factory loop back error. • LSI/CSU power-up secondary channel loop back error.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Display Call Directory (dscd) Use the dscd command to display the telephone numbers stored in the call directory of a COMSPHERE 3800 Series modem, a COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series modem equipped with a DBM, or a COMSPHERE 3600 Series DBM. To change the telephone numbers, refer to the Change Call Directory (chcd) command. The 3600 Series DSUs contain 10 entries, one per telephone number. The DBM-V option has only 4 entries.
2Modem/DSU Commands NOTE For devices operating in Advanced mode, all directory entries will be displayed, regardless of the value entered in the Directory number field. A pop-up menu is available listing valid selections. The default is 1. Display Call Directory Results Form Different results forms are displayed depending on whether the device specified is a COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series modem or a COMSPHERE 3800 Series modem.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Figure 2-35. Display Call Directory Results Form for 3400/4400 Series Modem with a DBM This results form lists device information for the specified device. If the specified device is operating in Advanced mode, the results form displays all call directory entries. If the specified device is operating in DATAPHONE II mode, only the specified directory entry displays.
2Modem/DSU Commands Display Canned Message (dscm) Use the dscm command to display the six stored messages in a COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series APL modem. The canned messages are up to 40 characters long and can be sent to an upstream or downstream device, or to the NMS from the front panel of a 3400/4400 Series APL modem. NOTE You can only transmit canned messages from the front panel of a COMSPHERE modem.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Display Exception Reporting Thresholds (dsert) Use the dsert command to display the current failure threshold values for network tests supported by Exception Reports. For more information, refer to the Change Exception Reporting Thresholds (chert) and Exception Reports (er) command descriptions.
2Modem/DSU Commands Page 1 Figure 2-36 is a sample of Page 1 of the results form. Figure 2-36. Display Exception Reporting Thresholds Results Form, Page 1 This page of the results form displays the failure threshold values currently set for each of the network tests.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Page 2 Page 2 of the results form displays signal profile parameters for the network tests supported by the exception reports. Figure 2-37 is a sample of Page 2 of the results form. Figure 2-37. Display Exception Reporting Thresholds Results Form, Page 2 This page of the results form lists the current threshold values for exception reports, as follows: RSQ The threshold figure of merit value for the received signal quality measure.
2Modem/DSU Commands Display External Leads States (dsels) Use the dsels command to display the states of two external control interface leads which are presented as outputs at the connectors on a COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series modem, a COMSPHERE 3600 Series DSU/DBM or a COMSPHERE 3800 Series modem. To change the states of the leads, or for additional information on the fields that display when you access the dsels command, refer to the Change External Leads States (chels) command.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Display External Leads States Results Form A sample Display External Leads States results form is shown in Figure 2-38. The results form lists device information for each device specified, and displays the state (on or off) of the input and output leads of external control lead Pins A and B. Figure 2-38. Display External Leads States Results Form This command is not exectubale for 3980, 3981 and 3982 modems.
2Modem/DSU Commands Display Line Designator (dsld) Use the dsld command to display the line designator message stored in a COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series APL modem. The line designator message is an alphanumeric string (up to eight characters) which can be displayed on the front panel of a COMSPHERE APL modem. For most commands, NMS enables you to specify the destination for the command’s results and schedule its execution.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Display Line Designator Results Form A sample Display Line Designator results form is shown in Figure 2-39. This results form lists device information for each device specified, and displays the line designator message for each specified device. Figure 2-39.
2Modem/DSU Commands Display Options (dso) Use the dso command to display the current option settings on a COMSPHERE or DATAPHONE II device. For most commands, NMS enables you to specify the destination for the command’s results and schedule its execution. If the last page of the input form cannot accommodate the Destination for results and Schedule execution fields, an additional page is provided. For a complete description of these fields, refer to Chapter 1, Introduction.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Display [Device] Poll List (dspl) Use the dspl command to display the poll list of a COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series modem, a COMSPHERE 3900 Series modem, or COMSPHERE 3600 Series DSU, a DATAPHONE II APL modem, DSU or Shared Diagnostic Unit (SDU). Use the Acquire [Device] Poll List (acpl) command to establish a poll list, and the Change [Device] Poll List (chpl) command to add or delete devices to or from the poll list.
2Modem/DSU Commands Display [Device] Poll List Results Form A sample Display [Device] Poll List results form is shown in Figure 2-40. The results form lists device information for each device specified, the network addresses and device names of the devices on the poll list, and their current state. An active state indicates a device that is currently being polled. A skipped state indicates a device that is on the poll list but is not being polled. Figure 2-40.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Display Port Options (dspo) Use the dspo command to display the port options of one or more COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series APL modems with MSD/TDM. For most commands, NMS enables you to specify the destination for the command’s results and schedule its execution. If the last page of the input form cannot accommodate the Destination for results and Schedule execution fields, an additional page is provided.
2Modem/DSU Commands Page 1 Figure 2-41. Display Port Options Results Form, Page 1 Page 2 Figure 2-42.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Display Port Speed(s) (dspsp) Use the dspsp command to display the port speed configuration of the ports on one or more COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series modems with TDM. For most commands, NMS enables you to specify the destination for the command’s results and schedule its execution. If the last page of the input form cannot accommodate the Destination for results and Schedule execution fields, an additional page is provided.
2Modem/DSU Commands Page 1 Figure 2-43. Display Port Speed(s) Results Form for 19.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Display Telephone Number(s) (dstn) Use the dstn command to display the telephone number(s) in a COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series modem equipped with an Auto Call, Auto Answer (ACAA) unit, or the local telephone number associated with a COMSPHERE 3600 Series DBM. For more information on the fields that appear on the screen, see the Change Telephone Number(s) (chtn) command.
2Modem/DSU Commands Figure 2-44. Display Telephone Number Results Form for 3400/4400 Series Modems This results form lists device information for each device specified, and displays the following information: Remote transmit number The line 1 telephone number of the device to be called. Remote receive number The line 2 telephone number of the device to be called. Local transmit number The line 1 telephone number of the local device. Local receive number The line 2 telephone number of the local device.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Display Thresholds (dst) Use the dst command to display the current fault threshold set on COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series devices which determine when alerts should be generated. Threshold (TH) alerts are generated when the line parameters exceed the thresholds defined by the Change Thresholds (cht) command. For most commands, NMS enables you to specify the destination for the command’s results and schedule its execution.
2Modem/DSU Commands Phase jitter 20 – 300 Hz Displays the value of the high frequency range phase jitter that, when exceeded, causes the device to report a threshold alert. Frequency offset Displays the frequency offset level value that, when exceeded, causes the device to report a threshold alert. Non-linear distortion Displays the non-linear distortion value that, when exceeded, causes the device to report a threshold alert.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Download Device Firmware (dndf) (Disruptive) Use the dndf command to download device firmware from the 6800 Series NMS into COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series modems, COMSPHERE 3800 Series modems, or COMSPHERE 3900 Series modems. This command allows you to upgrade your modems with new modem features or modulation schemes through the 6800 Series NMS.
2Modem/DSU Commands Download Device Firmware Input Form A sample APL Download Device Firmware input form is shown in Figure 2-45. Figure 2-45. Download Device Firmware Input Form, Page 1 This input form contains the following field: Type of download (Required field) Enter the type of download to be performed. Valid entries are the following: 6800-A2-GB31-20 apl Specifies that a download to COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series modem(s) is to be performed.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System 3900 mp single Specifies that a download be performed to a single, remote 3900 Series modem with multipoint configuration. 3900 mp link Specifies that a download be performed to one or more remote 3900 Series modems with multipoint configuration. A pop-up menu is available listing valid selections. Depending on the entry in this field, subsequent fields will be displayed to request additional information.
2Modem/DSU Commands NOTE If the inventory state of the specified remote modem is limited access, the Remote dial number field is a required field. If the inventory state of the specified remote modem is active, the Remote dial number field is not displayed. If the inventory state of the specified remote modem is other than limited access or active (i.e., stock, on order, repair, removed), an error message is displayed.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System NOTE The 6800 Series NMS allows you to cancel a transaction by either clicking on the cancel function key box or pressing the F8 function key. Do not cancel a download transaction unless absolutely necessary. The download algorithm involves many states that erase and move the executable firmware memory. Canceling a download may leave the modem in the BAP (Basic Application Program) mode, which is the minimum operating mode of the modem.
2Modem/DSU Commands Model The model number of the device. Software Version The software version of the device’s code. Serial Number The serial number of the device. Product Type The product class of the device. Protocol Mode The diagnostic protocol mode used by the device. Download Group ID (For 3400/4400 Series modems only) The download ID held in the firmware file. This ID must match the group ID of the device for a successful download.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System EIA Status (eias) Use the eias command to display the status of EIA interface leads on a COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series modem or a COMSPHERE 3600 Series DSU, a COMSPHERE 3800 Series modem, or a DATAPHONE II APL modem, DDD modem, or 2700 Series DSU. The eias command will also report the V.35 status of a 3600 Series DSU or a 3800 Series modem. The DSU can be optioned for either a V.35 or an EIA-RS232 or RS366 interface. The V.
2Modem/DSU Commands Page 1 Figure 2-46. EIA Status Results Form for COMSPHERE 3800 Series Modems, Page 1 Page 2 Figure 2-47.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System This results form contains the following fields: Port Displays the port number on the modem for which EIA status is listed on the screen. Lead Lists the EIA leads for which status is being reported.
2Modem/DSU Commands For each port of a DATAPHONE II device, the following EIA leads are displayed: SI Signal Indicator (only for applicable APL modems) TR Transmit Ready (only for applicable DSUs or DDD modems) SD Send Data RD Receive Data DM Data Mode RS Request-To-Send CS Clear-To-Send RR Receiver Ready TM Test Mode SB Standby Indicator For each port of a 3600 Series DSU, the following EIA leads are displayed: TXD Transmit Data RXD Receive Data RTS Request-To-Send CTS Clear-To-
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Figure 2-48. EIA Status Results Form for COMSPHERE 3900 Series Modems, Page 1 Figure 2-49.
2Modem/DSU Commands This results form contains the following fields: Port Lead Displays the EIA leads for which status is being sent.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System End-to-End Test (eet) (Disruptive) Use the eet command to test the primary data channel between a specified COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series control modem, a COMSPHERE 3600 Series DSU, a COMSPHERE 3600 Series DBM, a DATAPHONE II APL modem or DSU, and a tributary. This command checks for transmission errors in a specified number of blocks. The blocks are sent from the control device to the tributary, then back.
2Modem/DSU Commands Figure 2-50. End-to-End Test Input Form This input form contains the following fields: Control Device(s) (Required field) Enter the control device(s) to participate in this test. For 3600 Series DSUs, only one device can be specified. For other device models, one or more devices may be specified. Standard addressing format applies to the input.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System End-To-End Test Results Form A separate results form page is displayed for each pair of control and tributary devices specified. Figure 2-51 is a sample End-To-End results form. Figure 2-51.
2Modem/DSU Commands Exception Reports (er) (Disruptive Based on Test Type) Use the er command to obtain exception reports for one or more of the tests listed below. Exception reports are tabular listings of command results statistics for a specified command. Exception reporting allows you to run tests and receive selective results based on the test reporting thresholds established through the Change Exception Reporting Thresholds (chert) command.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Restrictions: Primary data may be disrupted when an exception report is run for the following tests: • Automatic Network Test • Circuit Loss Inbound • Circuit Loss Outbound • Device Test • Digital Test • End-to-End Test • Offline Test Although this is a Help Desk level command, you may execute this command if you have command permission for the test for which the exception report is to be generated. Only one test can be executed at a time.
2Modem/DSU Commands This form contains the following field: Exception test (Required field) Enter the abbreviation of the command for which the exception report is to be generated. Valid entries are ant, cli, clo, det, dit, eet, ot, rsl, rsq, rtp, sp. A pop-up menu is available listing valid selections. Depending on the test specified, the input form displays (for each modem type) the failure thresholds applicable to that test.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Exception Reports Results Form There are multiple pages of the Exception Reports results form. Figure 2-53 is a sample of Page 1 of the Exception Reports results form for the Receive Signal Quality (rsq) command. Page 1 Figure 2-53. Exception Reports Results Form, Page 1 This results form contains the following fields: Exception test Displays the command abbreviation of the command for which the exception report was requested.
2Modem/DSU Commands Total tests missing Indicates the number of tests that could not be completed, or for which results were not received. Number of unacceptable results Indicates the number of test results returned that exceeded the threshold values defined, or for which fail indications were returned. Number of acceptable results Indicates the number of test results returned that did not exceed the threshold values defined, or for which pass indications were returned.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Page 2 Figure 2-54. Exception Reports Results Form, Page 2 Subsequent results form pages display device information for each device tested, along with the requested test parameters, thresholds, and specific test results that exceeded those thresholds. The results that appear depend on the test for which the exception report was requested.
2Modem/DSU Commands Identity (id) Use the id command to obtain information on a DATAPHONE II or COMSPHERE devices. The command options enable you to update the model, serial number, and the product type information in the device profile for a device you are upgrading, or you can choose to view the device identification information without updating the device profile. The results of this command originate from the device itself and not from the device profile database.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Page 1 for 3400/4400 Series Modems Figure 2-55. Identity Results Form for 3400/4400 Series Modems, Page 1 This results form contains the following fields: Service class The service class of the device, apl, ddd, or dds. When viewing a results form for a 3600 Series DSU or an associated V.32 DBM, the service class is dds/ddd. Model The model number of the device. Speed/Mux The current composite facility speed.
2Modem/DSU Commands Facility restoral option The type of facility restoration that will be used. Expanded identification is given on Page 2 of the Identity results form for 3400/4400 Series modems equipped with a DBM. Page 2 for 3400/4400 Series Modems This results form contains the following fields: Receiver composite facility speed The current receiver composite facility speed. Hardware version – slot 1 main CCA The internal hardware version for the circuit card in Slot 1.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Page 1 for 3600 Series DSUs Figure 2-56. Identity Results Form for 3600 Series DSUs with DDS-SC Firmware and CISC Chip, Page 1 This results form contains the following fields: Service class The service class of the device, dds/ddd. Model The model number of the device. Speed/Mux The current composite facility speed. Software version The software version of the device. Serial number The serial number of the device.
2Modem/DSU Commands Application module info This field will appear on a 3600 Series DSU that has LPDA-2, CISC and DDS-SC firmware. The following combinations will appear in this field: LPDA-2 LPDA-2 application is active. CISC chip is not present. DDS-SC application is not active. DDS-SC CISC chip is present. DDS-SC application is active. CISC CISC chip is present. DDS-SC application is not active. CISC, LPDA-2 CISC is chip present. DDS-SC application is not active. LPDA-2 application is active.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Software version The software version of the device. The 2296A modems report the dialing protocol and error correcting option they are using along with the software version number. An H indicates the modem is using the Hayes dialing protocol. An M indicates the modem is using the Microcom Networking Protocol (MNP ) for error correcting.
2Modem/DSU Commands Page 1 for 3800 Series DDD Devices This results form contains the following fields: Service class The specific class of the device is ddd. Model The model number of the device. Speed/Mux The current composite facility speed. Software version The software version of the device. Serial number The serial number of the device. Modem Configuration The modem configuration of the device is DDD, 2-Wire APL, 4-Wire APL, or 4-Wire APL Multi-point.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Page 1 for COMSPHERE 3900 Series APL Devices Figure 2-58 is a sample results form for COMSPHERE 3900 APL devices. Figure 2-58. Identity Results Form for COMSPHERE 3900 APL Page 1 for 3900 Series Modems This results form contains the following fields: Service class The specific class of the device is apl. Model The model number of the device. Speed/Mux The current composite facility speed. Software version The software version of the device.
2Modem/DSU Commands Access module id The number of ports served by the modem is 1-Port. Modem Configuration The modem configuration of the device is DDD, 2-Wire APL, 4-Wire APL, or 4-Wire APL Multi-point. Modem Strapping The modem (international) strapping of the device, North American, Generic, Japan, UK, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Austarlia, New Zealand, France, Switzerland, Netherlands, Spain, Austria, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Cyprus, Portugal, Singapore, Malaysia, Turkey.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System List Directory (lsd) Use the lsd command to display the telephone number and the comment portion of a specified directory for a DATAPHONE II modem’s AUTOCALL dialer. To change the telephone number, or for complete information on the fields that appear when you execute this command, refer to the Change Directory (chd) command. For most commands, NMS enables you to specify the destination for the command’s results and schedule its execution.
2Modem/DSU Commands List Directory Results Form A sample List Directory results form is shown in Figure 2-59. The results form displays device information for each device specified, the contents of the specified telephone directory, and indicates whether or not non-displayable control characters in the telephone number string have been replaced by a question mark (?). Figure 2-59.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Loopback (lo) (Disruptive to the Diagnostic Channel of COMSPHERE Devices) Use the lo command to place a device into one of four loopback states, or to release a device from the specified loopback state. This command can be directed to all COMSPHERE and DATAPHONE II devices. The four types of loopback states are analog/local, digital, DTE, and V54-Remote-Digital.
2Modem/DSU Commands NOTE Aborting a Local Loopback from NMS on a tributary DSU requires using the tributary’s internal DBM. A standby call must be established to the tributary to provide a path for the diagnostic information; since the tributary is in local loopback, it is no longer monitoring the DDS line. Since the only way to release a local loopback is through the DBM, the DSU will not go into local loopback unless a DBM is installed in the unit.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Loopback Test Results Form A separate results form page is displayed for each device specified. Each page lists device information for the specified device, the requested loopback state, and a text message indicating whether or not the command was successfully executed.
2Modem/DSU Commands Make Busy (mkb) (Disruptive) Use the mkb command to enable or disable COMSPHERE 3800 Series modems or DATAPHONE II Direct Distance Dial (DDD) devices. This command simulates a busy signal by placing a resistor across the switched network line at the specified modem. This places the modem out-of-service. For most commands, NMS enables you to specify the destination for the command’s results and schedule its execution.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Manage Call Statistics (mcs) Use the mcs command to specify when the 6800 Series NMS will retrieve call statistics from local COMSPHERE 3800/3900 Series modems. This may be done up to twice a day. You can also use this command to turn off call statistics retrieval. In addition, you can specify whether or not call detail information should be stored. NOTE The mcs command is used globally to specify collection of call statistics and call detail information.
2Modem/DSU Commands Store Call Detail Data (Required field) Specify whether or not call detail information should be stored. Valid entries are yes (default) or no. If no is selected, the following message is displayed: Entering no entry in the Store call detail data field causes the 6800 NMS to stop gathering call details. A pop-up menu is available listing valid selections. Call Statistics Available From (Display field) Displays the earliest date for which summary information is stored.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Modem Bit Error Rate Test (mbert) (Disruptive) Use the mbert command to locate primary data channel problems on a COMSPHERE device’s facility. This is done by calculating the bit error rate. Once this test is started, it continues to run until this command is executed again and abort is entered as an option, or until the Abort command (abort) is sent to the device to stop the test.
2Modem/DSU Commands Mode Enter one of the following options: start To reset the bit error rate counter to zero and start the bit error rate test. abort To stop the bit error rate test. display-BERT-counters To display the error count while the test continues to run. reset-BERT-counters To display, then reset the error count while the test continues to run. A pop-up menu is available listing valid selections.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Figure 2-60. Modem Bit Error Rate Test Results Form for Display/Reset Bert Counters This results form contains the following fields: Number of total seconds Time elapsed since the start of the test or the last counter reset. Number of errored seconds Number of seconds that had at least one error. Number of total bits Total number of bits transmitted. Number of errored bits Number of bits in error.
2Modem/DSU Commands NOTE The results form for the COMSPHERE 3800 Series and 3900 Series modems display fields for: Number of total seconds Number of errored seconds Number of total blocks Number of errored blocks Block Error Rate where one block = 1000 bits.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Offline Test (ot) (Disruptive) Use the ot command to test the primary and secondary data channel circuits on a DATAPHONE 2700 Series Data Service Unit (DSU). The DSU internally transmits a message to itself 100 times on the primary and secondary channels. If one or more message errors are detected in the transmission, the DSU fails the test.
2Modem/DSU Commands Receive Signal Level (rsl) Use the rsl command to estimate the received signal level at DATAPHONE II Analog Private Line (APL) modems or Direct Distance Dial (DDD) modems that support this command. The level is displayed in negative dBm. An acceptable received signal level falls between –12 and –20 dBm. For most commands, NMS enables you to specify the destination for the command’s results and schedule its execution.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Receive Signal Quality (rsq) Use the rsq command to test the quality of the signal being received by a DATAPHONE II Analog Private Line (APL) modem or Direct Distance Dial (DDD) modem. Received signal quality is an overall gauge of the data channel’s performance and is given as a figure of merit in the range of 0 (satisfactory) to 9 (poor). For most commands, NMS enables you to specify the destination for the command’s results and schedule its execution.
2Modem/DSU Commands Receive Signal Spectrum (rss) (Disruptive) Use the rss command to measure the inbound received signal levels at various frequencies for a COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series modem. The control modem, tributary modem, and primary data channel are affected when this test is run. This test will continue to run until the command is executed again using the abort option, or until an Abort command (abort) is executed.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Tributary device Entry into this field is required only if the selected mode is start. Enter the tributary device to be involved in this test. Standard addressing format applies to the input. For information on device addressing, refer to Appendix D of the COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System User’s/System Administrator’s Guide.
2Modem/DSU Commands Remote Digital Loopback (rdl) (Disruptive) Use the rdl command to place a remote DATAPHONE II Direct Distance Dial (DDD) modem in or out of a digital loopback state. Digital loopback disconnects the data terminal equipment interface leads from the modem and links the modem’s receiver to its transmitter to create an internal loop for remote testing. The rdl command provides two options, loopback and release. The loopback option places the modem in remote digital loopback testing.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Remote Digital Loopback Results Form This results form displays device information for each device tested, the state requested (loopback or release) and a text message indicating whether or not the command was executed successfully.
2Modem/DSU Commands Report Terminal Power (rtp) Use the rtp command to determine if the terminal connected to a data channel on a COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series modem, a COMSPHERE 3600 Series DSU/DBM, a DATAPHONE II APL modem or a DATAPHONE II 2700 Series DSU is powered on. The device checks for a voltage level on its Request-to-Send (RTS) customer interface lead. If a voltage greater than +5 or less than –5 volts is detected, it reports that the terminal is powered on.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Reset (reset) The Reset command is used to reset one or more downstream 3900 Series modems. The command contains the following field in support of the 3900 Series modems: • Device(s) – Enter the address(es) of device(s) to be reset. The Reset results form lists the device information for each device specified.
2Modem/DSU Commands Send Message (snm) Use the snm command to send messages (up to 40 characters) from the 6800 Series NMS to one or more COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series modems. The message can be read at the modem’s front panel using the modem’s Read Message command. For most commands, NMS enables you to specify the destination for the command’s results and schedule its execution.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Send Tone (snt) (Disruptive for the Diagnostic Channel of a 3400/4400 Series Modem) Use the snt command to start a COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series modem or a DATAPHONE II APL modem transmitting a selected tone in a single direction on the primary data channel at a signal level between –2 and 0 dBm. For most commands, NMS enables you to specify the destination for the command’s results and schedule its execution.
2Modem/DSU Commands Send Tone Results Form This results form lists device information for each device specified, displays the requested frequency or state, and indicates whether or not the command was successfully executed.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Service Line (sl) Use the sl command to allow a ninth service telephone line to be assigned to one of the eight DATAPHONE II or COMSPHERE 3800 Series Direct Distance Dial (DDD) control modems in a carrier overseen by a single Shared Diagnostic Unit (SDU). Placing the modem in the service line state makes the phone line associated with the modem busy, and transfers the modem to the service line for testing purposes.
2Modem/DSU Commands Signal Profile (sp) Use the sp command to estimate facility parameters for a leased or switched transmission facility. This command can be sent to DATAPHONE II APL and DDD modems. For most commands, NMS enables you to specify the destination for the command’s results and schedule its execution. If the last page of the input form cannot accommodate the Destination for results and Schedule execution fields, an additional page is provided.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Figure 2-62. Signal Profile Results Form This results form lists device information for each device specified and displays estimates for the following parameters: Receive signal level The received signal level is expressed in negative dBm. Receive signal quality Signal quality is expressed in figures of merit ranging from 0 (for satisfactory) through 9 (for poor). (Estimated block error) Estimated block error is a range from 0.1/100 through 100/100 blocks.
2Modem/DSU Commands Table 2-4 Signal Profile for 2024A Modem Receive Level (-dBm) Freq.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Table 2-6 Signal Profile for 2096A and C Modems Receive Level (-dBm) 2-202 Freq.
2Modem/DSU Commands Standby Facility (sf) Use the sf command to establish or disconnect the dial backup facility for a COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series modem. For the DATAPHONE II modems and 3600 Series DSUs, use the sf command both to establish or disconnect the dial backup facility and to switch the primary data path between pairs of DSUs and their associated DBMs. For most commands, NMS enables you to specify the destination for the command’s results and schedule its execution.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System release/apl-or-dds Changes from the switched network facility back to the Analog Private Line or the Digital Data Service facility. If the specified device(s) are COMSPHERE devices, valid entries are the following: originate/ddd Establishes a DDD backup facility for the device. This value will be accepted only by a control modem equipped with an ACAA or DBM. A tributary modem will always respond with a conflict with environment message.
2Modem/DSU Commands Training Time (tt) Use the tt command to obtain training time information for a COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series control modem. The control modem determines its required training time and actual training time, and updates these values at 1-minute intervals. The training times shown represent the longest value over the 1-minute interval. For most commands, NMS enables you to specify the destination for the command’s results and schedule its execution.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Training Time Results Form A sample Training Time results form is shown in Figure 2-63. The results form displays device information for each device specified, the training time (in milliseconds) required for the control modem, and the actual time (in milliseconds) that the modem was trained. Figure 2-63.
2Modem/DSU Commands Transmit Test Pattern (ttp) (Disruptive) Use the ttp command to turn on or off the test pattern generator in a DATAPHONE II or COMSPHERE 3600 Series DSU. If the generator is turned on, either at a control or tributary DSU, a test pattern is sent over the transmission path to the corresponding DSU. For most commands, NMS enables you to specify the destination for the command’s results and schedule its execution.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Transmit Test Pattern Results Form This results form displays device information for each device specified, the requested state (transmit or release), and a text message indicating whether or not the command was successfully executed.
2Modem/DSU Commands Trending Reports (tr) (Disruptive Based on Test Type) Use the tr command to obtain a trending report for one or more of the tests listed below. Trending reports are used to review the performance of specified devices through scheduled repeated network testing. A single network test is specified, along with the number of test iterations and time intervals between iterations. The trend is then scheduled to run on specific days and times.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Access Level: Help Desk, Data Technician, Manager, System Administrator Abbreviation: Abbreviation: tr Restrictions: Primary data will be disrupted when a trending report is run for any of the following tests: Automatic Network Test Circuit Loss Inbound Circuit Loss Outbound Device Test Digital Test End-to-End Test Modem Bit Error Rate Test Offline Test Although this is a Help Desk level command, you can execute this command if you have c
2Modem/DSU Commands Figure 2-64. Trending Reports Initial Input Form This input form contains the following fields: Trending test (Required field) Enter the abbreviation of the command for which the trending report will be generated. Valid entries are ant, cfr, cli, clo, cq, det, dit, eet, mbert, ot, rsl, rsq, sp. A pop-up menu is available listing valid selections. If cq is entered here, the following additional field appears: CQ test group selection Enter the desired test group.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Group 2 contains the following parameters: Gain hits Phase hits Impulse noise Dropouts Retrains Number of tests (Required field) Enter the number of times the test should be repeated to obtain trending results. Valid entries are from 2 through 50. A pop-up menu is available listing valid selections. Interval between tests (Required field) Enter the desired length of time between test executions.
2Modem/DSU Commands Page 2 Figure 2-65. Trending Reports Results Form – Tabular, Page 2 Page 3 displays device information for each device tested, the test number, the date and time the test was executed, and the results of the test. Depending on the test requested, test results may be specific parameter values or just a pass/fail indication. If multiple parameter or pass/failure results are returned from a specific test (e.g.
COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Page 3 Figure 2-66. Trending Reports Results Form – Statistics, Page 3 This results page displays the following fields: Total tests requested Indicates the number of tests that were sent. Test results missing Indicates the number of tests that failed, or which results were not received. A message is also displayed indicating whether or not the trending results are complete.
