Connecting HSSI Network Modules

This chapter describes how to connect the 1-port High-Speed Serial Interface (HSSI) network module for Cisco 3600 series routers. It contains the following sections:

Note HSSI network modules are supported in Cisco 3600 series routers only.

HSSI Network Module

The HSSI network module (Cisco product number NM-1HSSI) is capable of sustaining rates up to T3/E3 speed on Cisco 3600 series routers. (See Figure 14-1.) A single HSSI port supports Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)/Data Exchange Interface (DXI), Switched Multimegabit Data Service (SMDS), Frame Relay, or High-Level Data Link Control (HDLC) connectivity options, at speeds up to 52-Mbps full duplex.

Figure 14-1: HSSI Network Module

Connecting HSSI Modules to the Network

The HSSI module contains a 50-pin receptacle, color-coded blue. You can connect this port to a network in either of two ways:

To an external data service unit (DSU), using a HSSI data terminal equipment (DTE) cable for operation in DTE mode. (See Figure 14-2.) The HSSI port is configured to operate in this mode by default.
To another router for back-to-back operation, using a HSSI null modem cable. (See Figure 14-3.) Both routers must be at the same site. Back-to-back operation allows you to verify operation of the HSSI port or link routers directly to build a larger node. Both routers must be configured to use a 51.84-MHz internal clock.

Figure 14-2: Connecting the 1-Port HSSI Module to an External DSU

Figure 14-3: Connecting Two Routers Back to Back

HSSI Network Module LEDs

Figure 14-4 shows HSSI network module LEDs.

Figure 14-4: HSSI Network Module LEDs

All network modules have an enable (EN) LED. The enable LED indicates that the module has passed its self-tests and is available to the router. The HSSI network module has the additional LEDs shown in Table 14-1.

Table 14-1: HSSI Network Module LEDs

LED Meaning

LB/C (Loopback/Connect)

Green indicates normal operation. The module is connected to the external DSU, and the signals TA (DTE available) and CA (DCE available) are active.

Yellow indicates that the module is in loopback mode.

If this LED is off, the port is neither connected to the DSU nor in loopback mode.

RC (Receive Clock)

Module has detected a receive clock signal. During normal operation, this signal is received from the external DSU. During loopback, it is generated internally.

RD (Receive Data)

Module has detected a receive clock signal. During normal operation, this signal is received from the external DSU. During loopback, it is generated internally.

TC (Transmit Clock)

Module is transmitting a clock signal to the external DSU. During normal operation, this signal is derived from the DSU's RT signal. During loopback, it is generated internally.

TD (Transmit Data)

Module has been detected by and can send packets to the external DSU.

LED	Meaning
LB/C (Loopback/Connect)	Green indicates normal operation. The module is connected to the external DSU, and the signals TA (DTE available) and CA (DCE available) are active. Yellow indicates that the module is in loopback mode. If this LED is off, the port is neither connected to the DSU nor in loopback mode.
RC (Receive Clock)	Module has detected a receive clock signal. During normal operation, this signal is received from the external DSU. During loopback, it is generated internally.
RD (Receive Data)	Module has detected a receive clock signal. During normal operation, this signal is received from the external DSU. During loopback, it is generated internally.
TC (Transmit Clock)	Module is transmitting a clock signal to the external DSU. During normal operation, this signal is derived from the DSU's RT signal. During loopback, it is generated internally.
TD (Transmit Data)	Module has been detected by and can send packets to the external DSU.

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