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Configuring the PA-MC-E3

Configuring the PA-MC-E3

To continue your PA-MC-E3 port adapter installation, you must configure the serial interfaces. The instructions that follow apply to all supported platforms. Minor differences between the platforms---with Cisco IOS software commands---are noted.

This chapter contains the following sections:

Using the EXEC Command Interpreter

You modify the configuration of your router through the software command interpreter called the EXEC (also called enable mode). You must enter the privileged level of the EXEC command interpreter with the enable command before you can use the configure command to configure a new interface or change the existing configuration of an interface. The system prompts you for a password if one has been set.

The system prompt for the privileged level ends with a pound sign (#) instead of an angle bracket (>). At the console terminal, use the following procedure to enter the privileged level:


Step 1 At the user-level EXEC prompt, enter the enable command. The EXEC prompts you for a privileged-level password as follows:

Router> enable
Password:

Step 2 Enter the password (the password is case sensitive). For security purposes, the password is not displayed.

When you enter the correct password, the system displays the privileged-level system prompt (#):

Router#
 

To configure the new interfaces, proceed to the "Configuring Interfaces" section.

Configuring Interfaces

The following topics are described in the sections that follow:

Configuring E1 Lines

This section provides procedures and examples for configuring E1 lines on the E3 link of the MC-E3 port adapter, and includes information on the following topics:


Note For consistency throughout the following configuration examples, the port addresses 1/0 and 1/0/1:1 are used for an MC-E3 port adapter in port adapter slot 1 of a Cisco 7200 series or Cisco uBR7200 series router. The port addresses 1/0/0 and 1/0/0/n:n are used for an MC-E3 port adapter installed on a VIP2 in interface processor slot 1. The port addresses 1/0 and 1/0/n:n are used for an MC-E3 port adapter, in port adapter slot 1 installed on a Catalyst RSM/VIP2. (Your MC-E3 port adapter's port addressing might be different depending on the slot in which your MC-E3 port adapter is installed.)

Creating a Logical Channel Group on an E1 Line

You can create a logical channel group on an E1 line using one of the following two controller commands as appropriate for your channelized (and fractional) or unframed configuration:

Examples of logical channel group configurations follow:

Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 1 channel-group 20 timeslots 1-5, 20-23
Router(config-controller)# e1 1 channel-group 21 timeslots 6-7, 25-26
 

This example creates interface serial 1/0/1:20 with timeslots 1-5 and 20-23 assigned to it, and interface serial 1/0/1:21 with timeslots 6, 7, and 25-26 assigned to it.

Router(config)# controller e3 1/0/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 1 channel-group 20 timeslots 1-5, 20-23
Router(config-controller)# e1 1 channel-group 21 timeslots 6-7, 25-26
 

This example creates interface serial 1/0/0/1:20 with timeslots 1-5 and 20-23 assigned to it, and interface serial 1/0/0/1:21 with timeslots 6, 7, and 25-26 assigned to it.

Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 1 channel-group 20 timeslots 1-5, 20-23
Router(config-controller)# e1 1 channel-group 21 timeslots 6-7, 25-26
 

This example creates interface serial 1/0/1:20 with timeslots 1-5 and 20-23 assigned to it, and interface serial 1/0/1:21 with timeslots 6, 7, and 25-26 assigned to it.

Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 2 channel-group 0 timeslots 1-31
 

This example creates interface serial 1/0/2:0.

Router(config)# controller e3 1/0/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 2 channel-group 0 timeslots 1-31
 

This example creates interface serial 1/0/0/2:0.

Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 2 channel-group 0 timeslots 1-31
 

This example creates interface serial 1/0/2:0.


Note Note that the only distinction between a fractional E1 line and a channelized E1 line is the number of channel groups you define for it. If you define only one channel group (as in the "fractional" example), then the E1 line is fractional. If you define more than one channel group (as in the "channelized" example), then the E1 line is channelized. In both cases, the unconfigured timeslots are not used and are filled with a programmable idle pattern.

Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 3 unframed	
 

This example creates interface serial 1/0/3:0. Note that for unframed E1 lines, the channel group number is always 0.

Router(config)# controller e3 1/0/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 3 unframed	
 

This example creates interface serial 1/0/0/3:0. Note that for unframed E1 lines, the channel group number is always 0.

Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 3 unframed	
 

Removing a Logical Channel Group from an E1 Line

You can remove a logical channel group from an E1 line with the following two controller commands, as appropriate to your channelized (and fractional) or unframed configuration:

where:

Examples of removing a logical channel group from an E1 line follow:

Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# no e1 1 channel-group 10
 
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0/0
Router(config-controller)# no e1 1 channel-group 10
 
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# no e1 1 channel-group 10
 
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# no e1 11 unframed
 
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0/0
Router(config-controller)# no e1 11 unframed
 
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# no e1 11 unframed
 

Creating a PRI ISDN Group on an E1 Line

Create an E1 Primary Rate Interface (PRI) Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) group with the e1 e1-line-number pri-group timeslots range controller command.

where:

Configure E1 line 1 for full E1 bandwidth, and as a PRI ISDN group, as follows:

Router(config-controll)# e1 1 pri-group timeslots 1-31
 

Configure the E1 line 2 to use timeslots 1-5 and 20-23, and as a PRI ISDN group, as follows:

Router(config-controll)# e1 2 pri-group timeslots 1-5, 20-23

Note For PRI ISDN, each timeslot assigned to a PRI ISDN group uses one of the 128 available logical channels; therefore, in this example, 31 of the available 128 logical channels are used by E1 1, leaving 97 logical channels available for the remaining 15 E1 lines.

Removing a PRI ISDN Group from an E1 Channel

Remove a PRI ISDN group configuration with the no e1 e1-line-number pri-group controller command, where e1-line-number is 1-16.

Remove the PRI ISDN group from E1 line 1, as follows:

Router(config-controll)# no e1 1 pri-group

Setting the Framing Format on an E1 Line

You can set the E1 framing format with the following controller command:

e1 e1-line-number framing {crc4 | no-crc4 | none}

where:

Examples follow:

Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 1 framing none
 
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 1 framing none
 
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 1 framing none
 
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 16 framing crc4
 
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 16 framing crc4
 
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 16 framing crc4
 

Setting the Clock Source on an E1 Line

You can set the internal or line (network) clock source for an E1 line with the following controller command:

e1 e1-line-number clock source {internal | line}

where:


Caution To prevent potential system problems related to setting a clock source, we strongly recommend that you refer to the "Software and Hardware Requirements" section and read the second Caution and the configuration example that follows it.

Examples of setting the clock source follow:

Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 1 clock source internal
 
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 1 clock source internal
 
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 1 clock source internal
 
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 16 clock source line
 
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 16 clock source line
 
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 16 clock source line

Setting the National Reserved Bit Pattern on an E1 Line

You can configure the national reserved bit pattern on an E1 line with the following controller command:

e1 e1-line-number national bits pattern

where:

Examples follow:

Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 1 national bits 0x1f
 
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 1 national bits 0x1f
 
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 1 national bits 0x1f
 
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 1 national bits 0x0
 
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 1 national bits 0x0
 
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 1 national bits 0x0

Configuring Loopback Mode on an E1 Line

You can configure loopback mode on an E1 line with the following controller command:

e1 e1-line-number loopback local

where e1-line-number is 1-16.

This command sets both local and line (remote) loopback modes simultaneously. Local loopback loops data toward the router, and remote line loopback loops the E1 line to the remote end. Use this command to diagnose problems with the cables between the port adapter and the central switching office at the E1 line level. (You can also use this loopback mode with bit error rate tests [BERT].) Configure the first E1 line for loopback mode as shown in the following examples.

For a Cisco 7200 series or Cisco uBR7200 series router:

Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 1 loopback	 local
 

For a VIP2:

Router(config)# controller e3 1/0/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 1 loopback	 local
 

For a Catalyst RSM/VIP2:

Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 1 loopback	 local
 

Disable loopback mode with the no e1 e1-line-number loopback local controller command.

Configuring a BERT on an E1 Line

Bit error rate test (BERT) circuitry is built into the MC-E3 port adapter. BERTs allow you to test cables and signal problems in the field. You can configure any E1 line to connect to the onboard BERT circuitry.

There are two categories of test patterns that can be generated by the onboard BERT circuitry: pseudo-random and repetitive. The former test patterns are exponential numbers and conform to CCITT/ITU O.151 and O.153; the latter test patterns are zeroes or ones, or alternating zeroes and ones.

A description of each type of test pattern follows:

Both the total number of error bits received and the total number of bits received are available for analysis. You can select the testing period from 1 minute to 24 hours, and you can also retrieve the error statistics anytime during the BERT. (Note that BER testing for the E3 link is not supported.)

When running a BERT, your system expects to receive the same pattern that it is transmitting. To help ensure this, two common options are available:

Sending a BERT Pattern on an E1 Line

You can send a BERT pattern on an E1 line with the following controller command:

e1 e1-line-number bert pattern pattern interval time.

where:

The following examples show how to configure a BER test on an E1 line:

Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 10 bert pattern 2^20 interval 5
 
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 10 bert pattern 2^20 interval 5
 
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 10 bert pattern 2^20 interval 5
 
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 1 bert pattern 1s interval 1440
 
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 1 bert pattern 1s interval 1440
 
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 1 bert pattern 1s interval 1440
 

Note You can terminate a BERT during the specified test period with the no e1 bert command.

Viewing the Results of a BERT

You can view the results of a BERT using the command

show controllers e3 port-adapter/port/e1-line-number

where e1-line-number is 1-16.

You can view the results of a BERT at the following times:

For a Cisco 7200 series or Cisco uBR7200 series router, see the following example:

Router# show cont e3 1/0/1
E3 1/0 is up.
CE3 H/W Version : 3, CE3 ROM Version : 0.79, CE3 F/W Version : 0.29.0
E3 1/0 E1 1
No alarms detected.
Framing is crc4, Line Code is HDB3, Clock source is line.
BERT test result (running)
   Test Pattern : 2^11, Status : Sync, Sync Detected : 1
   Interval : 5 minute(s), Time Remain : 5 minute(s)
   Bit Errors(Since BERT Started): 6 bits, 
   Bits Received(Since BERT start): 8113 Kbits
   Bit Errors(Since last sync): 6 bits
   Bits Received(Since last sync): 8113 Kbits
 

For a VIP2, see the following example:

Router# show cont e3 1/0/0/1
E3 1/0/0 is up.
CE3 H/W Version : 3, CE3 ROM Version : 0.79, CE3 F/W Version : 0.29.0
E3 1/0/0 E1 1
No alarms detected.
Framing is crc4, Line Code is HDB3, Clock Source is line.
BERT test result (running)
   Test Pattern : 2^11, Status : Sync, Sync Detected : 1
   Interval : 5 minute(s), Time Remain : 5 minute(s)
   Bit Errors(Since BERT Started): 6 bits, 
   Bits Received(Since BERT start): 8113 Kbits
   Bit Errors(Since last sync): 6 bits
   Bits Received(Since last sync): 8113 Kbits
 

For a Catalyst RSM/VIP2, see the following example:

Router# show cont e3 1/0/1
E3 1/0 is up.
CE3 H/W Version : 3, CE3 ROM Version : 0.79, CE3 F/W Version : 0.29.0
E3 1/0 E1 1
No alarms detected.
Framing is crc4, Line Code is HDB3, Clock Source is line.
BERT test result (running)
   Test Pattern : 2^11, Status : Sync, Sync Detected : 1
   Interval : 5 minute(s), Time Remain : 5 minute(s)
   Bit Errors(Since BERT Started): 6 bits, 
   Bits Received(Since BERT start): 8113 Kbits
   Bit Errors(Since last sync): 6 bits
   Bits Received(Since last sync): 8113 Kbits
 

explains the output of the BERT command, line by line:


Table 4-1: BERT Command Output
Output Display Line Explanation

BERT test result (running)

This line indicates the current state of the test. In this case, "running" indicates that the BERT is still in process. After a test completes, "done" is displayed.

Test Pattern : 2^11, Status : Sync, Sync Detected : 1

This line indicates the test pattern you selected for the test (2^11), the current synchronization state (sync), and number of time synchronization has been detected during this test (1).

Interval : 5 minute(s), Time Remain : 5 minute(s)

This line indicates the time the test will take to run and the time remaining for the test to run.

Interval : 5 minute(s), Time Remain : 2 minute(s) (unable to complete)

For a BERT that you terminate, this line indicates the time the test would have taken to run and the time remaining for the test to run had you not terminated it; "unable to complete" signifies that you interrupted the test.

Bit Errors(Since BERT Started): 6 bits,

Bits Received(Since BERT start): 8113 Kbits

Bit Errors(Since last sync): 6 bits

Bits Received(Since last sync): 8113 Kbits

These four lines show the bit errors that have been detected versus the total number of test bits that have been received since the test started and since the last synchronization was detected.


Note The BERT is run over the currently configured framing option for the specified E1 line. Before running a BERT, you should configure the framing appropriate to your application. The BERT can be run unframed, or carried in the payload of the E1 frame. (Refer to the "Setting the Framing Format on an E1 Line" section.)

Terminating a BERT

You can terminate a BERT with the no e1 e1-line-number bert controller command, where e1-line-number is 1-16.

For example, on a Cisco 7200 series or Cisco uBR7200 series router, terminate the BERT running on E1 line 10 as follows:

Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# no e1 10 bert
 

On a VIP2, terminate the BERT running on E1 line 10 as follows:

Router(config)# controller e3 1/0/0
Router(config-controller)# no e1 10 bert
 

On a Catalyst RSM/VIP2, terminate the BERT running on E1 line 10 as follows:

Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# no e1 10 bert
 

This completes the procedures for configuring and testing E1 lines.

To check your configurations using show commands, proceed to the "Checking the Configuration" section . To perform a basic interface configuration of the MC-E3 interfaces, proceed to the following section, "Basic Interface Configuration."

Basic Interface Configuration

This section provides the procedure for performing a basic interface configuration. Press the Return key after each step unless otherwise noted.

At any time you can exit the privileged level and return to the user level by entering disable at the prompt as follows:

Router# disable
Router> 
 

Following is an example of a basic interface configuration procedure:


Step 1 At the privileged-level prompt, enter configuration mode and specify that the console terminal as the source of the configuration subcommands as follows:

Router# configure terminal
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
Router(config)#
 

Step 2 For a Cisco 7200 series or Cisco uBR7200 series router, at the prompt, specify the first channel group you want to configure by entering the subcommand interface, followed by the type (serial), and port-adapter/interface port/e1-line-number:channel-group-number. (This step assumes you have already configured the logical channel group.)

The example that follows is for logical channel group 1 on E1 line 1, of the E3 link on the MC-E3 port adapter in slot 1 of a Cisco 7200 series or Cisco uBR7200 series router:

Router(config)# interface serial 1/0/1:1
 

For a VIP2, at the prompt, specify the first channel group you want to configure by entering the subcommand interface, followed by the type (serial), and slot/port-adapter/interface port/e1-line-number:channel-group-number. (This step assumes you have already configured the logical channel group.)

The example that follows is for logical channel group 1 on E1 line 1, of the E3 link on the first port adapter on a VIP2 in interface processor slot 1:

Router(config)# interface serial 1/0/0/1:1
 

For a Catalyst RSM/VIP2, at the prompt, specify the first channel group you want to configure by entering the subcommand interface, followed by the type (serial), and port-adapter/interface port/e1-line-number:channel-group-number. (This step assumes you have already configured the logical channel group.)

The example that follows is for logical channel group 1 on E1 line 1, of the E3 link on the first port adapter on a Catalyst RSM/VIP2 in slot 1:

Router(config)# interface serial 1/0/1:1

Note For channelized E1 lines, channel-group-number can be 0-30. For unframed E1 lines, channel-group-number is always 0.

Step 3 If IP routing is enabled on the system, you can assign an IP address and subnet mask to the interface with the ip address configuration subcommand, as in the following example:

Router(config-if)# ip address 1.1.1.10 255.255.255.0 
 

Step 4 Add any additional configuration subcommands required to enable routing protocols and set the E1 line characteristics. (For additional configuration options, refer to the "Configuring E1 Lines" section.)

Step 5 Change the shutdown state to up and enable the interface as follows:

Router(config-if)# no shutdown
 

Step 6 Repeat Step 2 through Step 5 to configure additional E1 lines as required.

Step 7 When you have included all of the configuration subcommands to complete the configuration, press Ctrl-Z to exit configuration mode.

Step 8 Write the new configuration to nonvolatile memory as follows:

Router# copy running-config startup-config
[OK]
Router#
 

To check the interface configuration using show commands, proceed to the "Checking the Configuration" section . To configure the E3 controller, proceed to the following section, "Configuring the E3 Controller."

Configuring the E3 Controller

This section provides procedures and examples for configuring the E3 controller on the MC-E3 port adapter, and includes information on the following topics:

Selecting an E3 Controller

You must enter the following controller command, before any other configuration commands, to select the E3 controller you want to configure:

For a Cisco 7200 series or Cisco uBR7200 series router, to select the E3 controller in port adapter slot 1, enter the following commands:

Router# configure terminal
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)#
 

For a VIP2, to select the E3 controller on a VIP2 (in port adapter slot 0) in interface processor slot 1, enter the following commands:

Router# configure terminal
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0/0
Router(config-controller)#
 

For a Catalyst RSM/VIP2, to select the E3 controller on a Catalyst RSM/VIP2 (in port adapter slot 1), enter the following commands:

Router# configure terminal
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)#
 

Setting the E3 Clock Source

You can set the internal or line (network) clock source for the selected E3 controller with the controller command clock source {internal | line}. The default is a line clock source.

Examples follow:

Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# clock source internal
 
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0/0
Router(config-controller)# clock source internal
 
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# clock source internal
 
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# clock source line
 
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0/0
Router(config-controller)# clock source line
 
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# clock source line

Configuring the E3 National Reserved Bit

You can configure the national reserved bit on the E3 controller with the controller command
national bit [ 0 | 1 ]. The default is 1.

Examples follow:

Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# national bit 0
 
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0/0
Router(config-controller)# national bit 0
 
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# national bit 0
 
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# national bit 1
 
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0/0
Router(config-controller)# national bit 1
 
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# national bit 1

Configuring the E3 Local Loopback Mode

You can configure the E3 controller for local loopback mode using the loopback local controller command. The default is no local loopback. To return the E3 controller to its default condition, use the no loopback local controller command.

Configure the E3 controller for local loopback as shown in the following examples.

For a Cisco 7200 series or Cisco uBR7200 series router:

Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# loopback local
 

For a VIP2:

Router(config)# controller e3 1/0/0
Router(config-controller)# loopback local
 

For a Catalyst RSM/VIP2:

Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# loopback local
 

Local loopback simultaneously loops all channels toward the router and loops the E3 link back toward the network. You can use local loopback to diagnose problems with cables between the E3 controller and the central switching office at the E3 link level.

Configuring Idle Patterns

You can set a specific pattern to be transmitted for unused timeslots on all E1 lines. (Unused timeslots are timeslots that have not been used by any logical channel group or channelized E1 lines.)

To set an idle pattern, use the controller command idle pattern patterns, where patterns is a hexadecimal number in the range of 0x0-0xFF (hexadecimal) or 0-255 (decimal); you can enter this value in either hexadecimal or decimal. The default idle pattern is 0x55 (or 84). An example of setting a hexadecimal idle pattern is shown in the following examples.

For a Cisco 7200 series or Cisco uBR7200 series router:

Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# idle pattern 0x10
 

For a VIP2:

Router(config)# controller e3 1/0/0
Router(config-controller)# idle pattern 0x10
 

For a Catalyst RSM/VIP2:

Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# idle pattern 0x10
 

An example of setting a decimal idle pattern is shown in the following examples.

For a Cisco 7200 series or Cisco uBR7200 series router:

Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# idle pattern 23
 

For a VIP2:

Router(config)# controller e3 1/0/0
Router(config-controller)# idle pattern 23
 

For a Catalyst RSM/VIP2:

Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# idle pattern 23

Shutting Down the E3 Controller

You can shut down the E3 controller on the MC-E3 port adapter with the shutdown controller command.

For a Cisco 7200 series or Cisco uBR7200 series router:

Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# shutdown
 

For a VIP2:

Router(config)# controller e3 1/0/0
Router(config-controller)# shutdown
 

For a Catalyst RSM/VIP2:

Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# shutdown
 

Bring the E3 controller back up with the no shutdown controller command and send an alarm indication signal (AIS) toward the network.

Checking the Configuration

After configuring the new interface, use the show commands to display the status of the new interface or all interfaces and the ping command to check connectivity.

Using show Commands to Display System Information

In the following steps show commands are used to verify that the new interfaces are configured and operating correctly:


Step 1 Display the system hardware configuration with the show version command. Ensure that the list includes the new interfaces.

Step 2 Display all of the current port adapters and their interfaces with the show controllers command. Verify that the new E3 serial port adapter appears in the correct slot.

Step 3 For Cisco 7200 series and Cisco uBR7200 series routers, specify one of the new interfaces with the show interfaces port adapter type slot/interface command, and verify that the first line of the display specifies the interface with the correct slot number. Also verify that the interface and line protocol are in the correct state: up or down.

Step 4 For a VIP2, specify one of the new interfaces with the show interfaces [type slot/port adapter/interface] command, and verify that the first line of the display specifies the interface with the correct slot number. Also verify that the interface and line protocol are in the correct state: up or down.

Step 5 For a Catalyst RSM/VIP2, specify one of the new interfaces with the show interfaces [port adapter slot number/interface] command, and verify that the first line of the display specifies the interface with the correct slot number. Also verify that the interface and line protocol are in the correct state: up or down.

Step 6 For Cisco 7200 series and Cisco uBR7200 series routers, specify the new serial interface with the show controllers serial [port adapter slot number/interface port number] command, and verify that the first line of the display specifies the interface with the correct slot number.

Step 7 For a VIP2, specify information that is specific to the new serial interface with the show controllers serial [type slot/port adapter/interface] command, and verify that the first line of the display specifies the interface with the correct slot number.

Step 8 For a Catalyst RSM/VIP2, specify information that is specific to the new serial interface with the show controllers serial [port adapter slot number/interface] command, and verify that the first line of the display specifies the interface with the correct slot number.

Step 9 Display the protocols configured for the entire system and for the specific interfaces with the show protocols command. If necessary, return to configuration mode to add or remove protocol routing on the system or on specific interfaces.

Step 10 Display the running configuration file with the show running-config command. Display the configuration stored in NVRAM using the show startup-config command. Verify that the configuration is accurate for the system and each interface.

If the interface is down and you configured it as up, or if the displays indicate that the hardware is not functioning properly, ensure that the network interface is properly connected and terminated. If you still have problems bringing the interface up, ask a service representative for assistance.

Using show Commands to Verify Interface and Controller Status

Use additional show commands, which display interface and controller information, to verify the success of your MC-E3 port adapter installation and configuration.

For a Cisco 7200 series or Cisco uBR7200 series router, you can display information about a specific serial interface on an MC-E3 port adapter with the following command:

show interfaces serial port-adapter/port/e1-line-number:channel-group-number

where channel-group-number is 0-30.

The following example shows how this command displays status information for the serial interface you specify. In this example the MC-E3 port adapter is in port adapter slot 1 on Cisco 7200 series or Cisco uBR7200 series router:

Router# sh int serial 1/0/1:0
Serial1/0/1:0 is up, line protocol is up
  Hardware is CE3
  Internet address is 1.1.1.1/24
  MTU 1500 bytes, BW 2048 Kbit, DLY 20000 usec, rely 255/255, load 1/255
  Encapsulation HDLC, loopback not set
  Last input never, output never, output hang never
  Last clearing of "show interface" counters never
  Queueing strategy: fifo
  Output queue 0/40, 0 drops; input queue 0/75, 0 drops
  5 minute input rate 0 bits/sec, 0 packets/sec
  5 minute output rate 0 bits/sec, 0 packets/sec
     0 packets input, 0 bytes, 0 no buffer
     Received 0 broadcasts, 0 runts, 0 giants
     15 input errors, 12 CRC, 0 frame, 0 overrun, 0 ignored, 3 abort
     0 packets output, 0 bytes, 0 underruns
     0 output errors, 0 collisions, 0 interface resets
     0 output buffers copied, 0 interrupts, 0 failures
     19 carrier transitions no alarm present
  Timeslot(s) Used:NA, subrate: 64Kb/s, transmit delay is 0 flags
 
 

For a VIP2, you can display information about a specific serial interface on an MC-E3 port adapter with the following command:

show interfaces serial slot/port-adapter/port/e1-line-number:channel-group-number

where channel-group-number is 0-30.

The following example shows how this command displays status information for the serial interface you specify. In this example, the VIP2 is in interface processor slot 1, and the MC-E3 port adapter is in port adapter slot 0.

Router# sh int serial 1/0/0/1:0
Serial1/0/0/1:0 is up, line protocol is up
  Hardware is cyBus E3
  Internet address is 1.1.1.1/24
  MTU 1500 bytes, BW 2048 Kbit, DLY 20000 usec, rely 255/255, load 1/255
  Encapsulation HDLC, loopback not set, keepalive not set
  Last input never, output 00:00:18, output hang never
  Last clearing of "show interface" counters never
  Input queue: 0/75/0 (size/max/drops); Total output drops: 0
  Queueing strategy: weighted fair
  Output queue: 0/64/0 (size/threshold/drops)
     Conversations  0/1 (active/max active)
     Reserved Conversations 0/0 (allocated/max allocated)
  5 minute input rate 0 bits/sec, 0 packets/sec
  5 minute output rate 0 bits/sec, 0 packets/sec
     0 packets input, 0 bytes, 0 no buffer
     Received 0 broadcasts, 0 runts, 0 giants
     0 input errors, 0 CRC, 0 frame, 0 overrun, 0 ignored, 0 abort
     27 packets output, 9126 bytes, 0 underruns
     0 output errors, 0 collisions, 0 interface resets
     0 output buffer failures, 0 output buffers swapped out
     2 carrier transitions no alarm present
  Timeslot(s) NA, Transmitter delay is 0 flags, transmit queue length 7
 

For a Catalyst RSM/VIP2, you can display information about a specific serial interface on an MC-E3 port adapter with the following command:

show interfaces serial port-adapter/port/e1-line-number:channel-group-number

where channel-group-number is 0-30.

The following example shows how this command displays status information for the serial interface you specify. In this example, the MC-E3 port adapter is in port adapter slot 1.

Router# sh int serial 1/0/1:0
Serial1/0/1:0 is up, line protocol is up
  Hardware is cyBus E3
  Internet address is 1.1.1.1/24
  MTU 1500 bytes, BW 2048 Kbit, DLY 20000 usec, rely 255/255, load 1/255
  Encapsulation HDLC, loopback not set, keepalive not set
  Last input never, output 00:00:18, output hang never
  Last clearing of "show interface" counters never
  Input queue: 0/75/0 (size/max/drops); Total output drops: 0
  Queueing strategy: weighted fair
  Output queue: 0/64/0 (size/threshold/drops)
     Conversations  0/1 (active/max active)
     Reserved Conversations 0/0 (allocated/max allocated)
  5 minute input rate 0 bits/sec, 0 packets/sec
  5 minute output rate 0 bits/sec, 0 packets/sec
     0 packets input, 0 bytes, 0 no buffer
     Received 0 broadcasts, 0 runts, 0 giants
     0 input errors, 0 CRC, 0 frame, 0 overrun, 0 ignored, 0 abort
     27 packets output, 9126 bytes, 0 underruns
     0 output errors, 0 collisions, 0 interface resets
     0 output buffer failures, 0 output buffers swapped out
     2 carrier transitions no alarm present
  Timeslot(s) NA, Transmitter delay is 0 flags, transmit queue length 7
 
 

For a Cisco 7200 series or Cisco uBR7200 series router, you can display information about all E1 lines within an MC-E3 port adapter with the command:

show controllers e3 port-adapter/port [brief | tabular]

For a VIP2, you can display information about all E1 lines within an MC-E3 port adapter with the command:

show controllers e3 slot/port-adapter/port [brief | tabular]

For a Catalyst RSM/VIP2, you can display information about all E1 lines within an MC-E3 port adapter with the command:

show controllers e3 port-adapter/port [brief | tabular]

For all supported platforms, the command arguments are used as follows:


Note If you use the show controllers e3 port-adapter/port or show controllers e3 slot/port-adapter/port commands without either of the two optional arguments (brief or tabular), all information is displayed for the E3 controller you specified; therefore, the resulting display output can be extensive.

The following examples show command output display information for an MC-E3 port adapter in port adapter slot 1 of a Cisco 7200 series or Cisco uBR7200 series router using the following commands:

show controllers e3 1/0 tabular

Router# show controllers e3 1/0 tabular
E3 1/0 is up.
  CE3 H/W Version : 3.0.0, CE3 ROM Version : 1.0, CE3 F/W Version : 0.37.0
  Applique type is Channelized E3
  No alarms detected. Line Code is HDB3, Clock source is line.
  INTERVAL      LCV   PCV   CCV   PES  PSES  SEFS   UAS   LES   CES  CSES
  17:05-17:06     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  16:50-17:05     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  16:35-16:50     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  16:20-16:35     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  16:05-16:20     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  15:50-16:05     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  15:35-15:50     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  15:20-15:35     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  15:05-15:20     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  14:50-15:05     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  14:35-14:50     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  14:20-14:35     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  14:05-14:20     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  13:50-14:05     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  13:35-13:50     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  13:20-13:35     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  13:05-13:20     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  12:50-13:05   776     0     0     0     0     0    64     0     0     0
  12:35-12:50   830     0     0     0     0     0    64     0     0     0
  12:20-12:35  2119     0     0     0     0     0   371     0     0     0
  12:05-12:20  1019     0     0     0     0     0   153     0     0     0
  Total        4744     0     0     0     0     0   652     0     0     0
E3 1/0 E1 1
  Framing is none, Line Code is HDB3, Clock source is line.
E3 1/0 E1 2
  Framing is none, Line Code is HDB3, Clock source is line.
E3 1/0 E1 3
  Framing is none, Line Code is HDB3, Clock source is line.
.
.

show controllers e3 1/0 brief

Router# show controllers e3 1/0 brief
E3 1/0 is up.
  CE3 H/W Version : 3.0.0, CE3 ROM Version : 1.0, CE3 F/W Version : 0.37.0
  Applique type is Channelized E3
  No alarms detected. Line Code is HDB3, Clock source is line.
E3 1/0 E1 1
  Framing is none, Line Code is HDB3, Clock source is line.
E3 1/0 E1 2
  Framing is none, Line Code is HDB3, Clock source is line.
E3 1/0 E1 3
.
.
.
Router#
 
 

The following examples show command output display information for an MC-E3 port adapter in port adapter slot 0, on a VIP2 installed in interface processor slot 1, using the following commands:

show controllers e3 1/0/0 tabular

Router# show controllers e3 1/0/0 tabular
E3 1/0/0 is up.
  CE3 H/W Version : 3, CE3 ROM Version : 0.79, CE3 F/W Version : 0.30.0
  Applique type is Channelized E3
  Description: "UUT2 router"
  No alarms detected. Line Code is HDB3, Clock Source is Line.
  INTERVAL      LCV   PCV   CCV   PES  PSES  SEFS   UAS   LES   CES  CSES
  02:05-02:07     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  01:50-02:05     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  01:35-01:50     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  01:20-01:35     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  01:05-01:20     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  00:50-01:05     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  00:35-00:50     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  00:20-00:35     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  00:05-00:20     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  23:50-00:05     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  23:35-23:50     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  23:20-23:35     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  23:05-23:20     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  22:50-23:05     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  22:35-22:50     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  22:20-22:35     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  Total           0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
E3 1/0/0 E1 1
  No alarms detected.
  Framing is crc4, Line Code is HDB3, Clock Source is line.
  INTERVAL      LCV   PCV   CSS  SELS   LES    DM    ES   BES   SES   UAS    SS
  02:05-02:07     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  01:50-02:05     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  01:35-01:50     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  01:20-01:35     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  01:05-01:20     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  00:50-01:05     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  00:35-00:50     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  00:20-00:35     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  00:05-00:20     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  23:50-00:05     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  23:35-23:50     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  23:20-23:35     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  23:05-23:20     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  22:50-23:05     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  22:35-22:50     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  22:20-22:35     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  Total           0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
E3 1/0/0 E1 2
  Framing is none, Line Code is HDB3, Clock Source is line.
.
.

show controllers e3 1/0/0 brief

Router# show controllers e3 1/0/0 brief
E3 1/0/0 is up.
  CE3 H/W Version : 3, CE3 ROM Version : 0.79, CE3 F/W Version : 0.30.0
  Applique type is Channelized E3
  Description: "UUT2 router"
  No alarms detected. Line Code is HDB3, Clock Source is Line.
E3 1/0/0 E1 1
  No alarms detected.
  Framing is crc4, Line Code is HDB3, Clock Source is line.
E3 1/0/0 E1 2
  Framing is none, Line Code is HDB3, Clock Source is line.
E3 1/0/0 E1 3
.
.

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The following examples show command output display information for an MC-E3 port adapter in port adapter slot 1, on a Catalyst RSM/VIP2, using the following commands:

show controllers e3 1/0 tabular

Router# show controllers e3 1/0 tabular
E3 1/0 is up.
  CE3 H/W Version : 3, CE3 ROM Version : 0.79, CE3 F/W Version : 0.30.0
  Applique type is Channelized E3
  Description: "UUT2 router"
  No alarms detected. Line Code is HDB3, Clock Source is Line.
  INTERVAL      LCV   PCV   CCV   PES  PSES  SEFS   UAS   LES   CES  CSES
  02:05-02:07     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  01:50-02:05     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  01:35-01:50     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  01:20-01:35     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  01:05-01:20     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  00:50-01:05     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  00:35-00:50     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  00:20-00:35     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  00:05-00:20     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  23:50-00:05     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  23:35-23:50     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  23:20-23:35     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  23:05-23:20     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  22:50-23:05     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  22:35-22:50     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  22:20-22:35     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  Total           0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
E3 1/0 E1 1
  No alarms detected.
  Framing is crc4, Line Code is HDB3, Clock Source is line.
  INTERVAL      LCV   PCV   CSS  SELS   LES    DM    ES   BES   SES   UAS    SS
  02:05-02:07     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  01:50-02:05     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  01:35-01:50     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  01:20-01:35     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  01:05-01:20     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  00:50-01:05     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  00:35-00:50     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  00:20-00:35     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  00:05-00:20     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  23:50-00:05     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  23:35-23:50     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  23:20-23:35     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  23:05-23:20     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  22:50-23:05     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  22:35-22:50     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  22:20-22:35     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  Total           0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
E3 1/0 E1 2
  Framing is none, Line Code is HDB3, Clock Source is line.
.
.

show controllers e3 1/0 brief

Router# show controllers e3 1/0 brief
E3 1/0 is up.
  CE3 H/W Version : 3, CE3 ROM Version : 0.79, CE3 F/W Version : 0.30.0
  Applique type is Channelized E3
  Description: "UUT2 router"
  No alarms detected. Line Code is HDB3, Clock Source is Line.
E3 1/0 E1 1
  No alarms detected.
  Framing is crc4, Line Code is HDB3, Clock Source is line.
E3 1/0 E1 2
  Framing is none, Line Code is HDB3, Clock Source is line.
E3 1/0 E1 3
.
.
 

For Cisco 7200 series or Cisco uBR7200 series routers, you can also display brief configuration information or tabular configuration and MIB information about a specific E1 line within an MC-E3 port adapter with the following command:

show controllers e3 port-adapter/port/e1-line-number [brief | tabular]

For a VIP2, you can also display brief configuration information or tabular configuration and MIB information about a specific E1 line within an MC-E3 port adapter with the following command:

show controllers e3 slot/port-adapter/port/e1-line-number [brief | tabular]

For a Catalyst RSM/VIP2, you can also display brief configuration information or tabular configuration and MIB information about a specific E1 line within an MC-E3 port adapter with the following command:

show controllers e3 port-adapter/port/e1-line-number [brief | tabular]

For all supported platforms, the command arguments are used as follows:

The following examples show command output display information for an MC-E3 port adapter in port adapter slot 1 of a Cisco 7200 series or Cisco uBR7200 series router using the following commands:

show controllers e3 1/0/1 brief

show controllers e3 1/0/1 tabular

Router# show controllers e3 1/0/1 brief
E3 1/0 is up.
  CE3 H/W Version : 3.0.0, CE3 ROM Version : 1.0, CE3 F/W Version : 0.37.0
E3 1/0 E1 1
  Framing is none, Line Code is HDB3, Clock source is line.
Router# show controllers e3 1/0/1 tabular
E3 1/0 is up.
  CE3 H/W Version : 3.0.0, CE3 ROM Version : 1.0, CE3 F/W Version : 0.37.0
E3 1/0 E1 1
  Framing is none, Line Code is HDB3, Clock source is line.
  INTERVAL      LCV   PCV   CSS  SELS   LES    DM    ES   BES   SES   UAS    SS
  21:44-21:54     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  21:29-21:44     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  21:14-21:29     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  20:59-21:14     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  Total           0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
Router#
 
 

The following examples show command output display information for an MC-E3 port adapter in port adapter slot 0, on a VIP2 installed in interface processor slot 1, using the following commands:

show controllers e3 1/0/0/1 brief

show controllers e3 1/0/0/1 tabular

Router# show controllers e3 1/0/0/1 brief
E3 1/0/0 is up.
  CE3 H/W Version : 3.0.0, CE3 ROM Version : 0.81, CE3 F/W Version : 0.32.0
E3 1/0/0 E1 1
  No alarms detected.
  Framing is crc4, Line Code is HDB3, Clock Source is line,
  National bits are 0x1F.
Router# show controllers e3 1/0/0/1 tabular
E3 1/0/0 is up.
  CE3 H/W Version : 3.0.0, CE3 ROM Version : 0.81, CE3 F/W Version : 0.32.0
E3 1/0/0 E1 1
  No alarms detected.
  Framing is crc4, Line Code is HDB3, Clock Source is line,
  National bits are 0x1F.
  INTERVAL      LCV   PCV   CSS  SELS   LES    DM    ES   BES   SES   UAS    SS
  21:44-21:54     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  21:29-21:44     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  21:14-21:29     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  20:59-21:14     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  Total           0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
Router#
 

The following examples show command output display information for an MC-E3 port adapter in port adapter slot 1, on a Catalyst RSM/VIP2, using the following commands:

show controllers e3 1/0/1 brief

show controllers e3 1/0/1 tabular

Router# show controllers e3 1/0/1 brief
E3 1/0 is up.
  CE3 H/W Version : 3.0.0, CE3 ROM Version : 0.81, CE3 F/W Version : 0.32.0
E3 1/0 E1 1
  No alarms detected.
  Framing is crc4, Line Code is HDB3, Clock Source is line,
  National bits are 0x1F.
Router# show controllers e3 1/0/1 tabular
E3 1/0 is up.
  CE3 H/W Version : 3.0.0, CE3 ROM Version : 0.81, CE3 F/W Version : 0.32.0
E3 1/0 E1 1
  No alarms detected.
  Framing is crc4, Line Code is HDB3, Clock Source is line,
  National bits are 0x1F.
  INTERVAL      LCV   PCV   CSS  SELS   LES    DM    ES   BES   SES   UAS    SS
  21:44-21:54     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  21:29-21:44     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  21:14-21:29     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  20:59-21:14     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
  Total           0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0
Router#
 
 

For a Cisco 7200 series or Cisco uBR7200 series router, you can display information about a specific E1 line within an MC-E3 port adapter with the following command:

show controllers e3 port-adapter/port/e1-line-number

For a VIP2, you can display information about a specific E1 line within an MC-E3 port adapter with the following command:

show controllers e3 slot/port-adapter/port/e1-line-number

For a Catalyst RSM/VIP2, you can display information about a specific E1 line within an MC-E3 port adapter with the following command:

show controllers e3 port-adapter/port/e1-line-number

For all supported platforms, the command argument e1-line-number is 1-16.

For example, display information for E1 line number 1, on the E3 link on an MC-E3 port adapter in port adapter slot 1 of a Cisco 7200 series or Cisco uBR7200 series router as follows:

Router# show controllers e3 1/0/1
E3 1/0 is up.
  CE3 H/W Version : 3, CE3 ROM Version : 0.79, CE3 F/W Version : 0.23.0
E3 1/0 E1 1
  Transmitter is sending LOF Indication (RAI).
  Receiver is getting AIS.
  Framing is crc4, Line Code is HDB3, Clock source is line.
  Data in current interval (199 seconds elapsed):
     0 Line Code Violations, 0 Path Code Violations
     0 Slip Secs, 0 Fr Loss Secs, 0 Line Err Secs, 0 Degraded Mins
     0 Errored Secs, 0 Bursty Err Secs, 0 Severely Err Secs
     199 Unavail Secs
  Data in Interval 1:
     0 Line Code Violations, 0 Path Code Violations
     0 Slip Secs, 0 Fr Loss Secs, 0 Line Err Secs, 0 Degraded Mins
     0 Errored Secs, 0 Bursty Err Secs, 0 Severely Err Secs
     900 Unavail Secs
  Data in Interval 2:
     0 Line Code Violations, 0 Path Code Violations
     0 Slip Secs, 0 Fr Loss Secs, 0 Line Err Secs, 0 Degraded Mins
     0 Errored Secs, 0 Bursty Err Secs, 0 Severely Err Secs
     900 Unavail Secs
  Total Data (last 2 15 minute intervals):
     0 Line Code Violations,0 Path Code Violations,
     0 Slip Secs, 0 Fr Loss Secs, 0 Line Err Secs, 0 Degraded Mins,
     0 Errored Secs, 0 Bursty Err Secs, 0 Severely Err Secs
     1800 Unavail Secs, 0 Stuffed Secs
 

Display information for E1 line number 1, on the E3 link on an MC-E3 port adapter in port adapter slot 0, on a VIP2 installed in interface processor slot 1 as follows:

Router# show controllers e3 1/0/0/1
E3 1/0/0 is up.
  CE3 H/W Version : 3, CE3 ROM Version : 0.79, CE3 F/W Version : 0.23.0
E3 1/0/0 E1 1
  Transmitter is sending LOF Indication (RAI).
  Receiver is getting AIS.
  Framing is crc4, Line Code is HDB3, Clock source is line.
  Data in current interval (199 seconds elapsed):
     0 Line Code Violations, 0 Path Code Violations
     0 Slip Secs, 0 Fr Loss Secs, 0 Line Err Secs, 0 Degraded Mins
     0 Errored Secs, 0 Bursty Err Secs, 0 Severely Err Secs
     199 Unavail Secs
  Data in Interval 1:
     0 Line Code Violations, 0 Path Code Violations
     0 Slip Secs, 0 Fr Loss Secs, 0 Line Err Secs, 0 Degraded Mins
     0 Errored Secs, 0 Bursty Err Secs, 0 Severely Err Secs
     900 Unavail Secs
  Data in Interval 2:
     0 Line Code Violations, 0 Path Code Violations
     0 Slip Secs, 0 Fr Loss Secs, 0 Line Err Secs, 0 Degraded Mins
     0 Errored Secs, 0 Bursty Err Secs, 0 Severely Err Secs
     900 Unavail Secs
  Total Data (last 2 15 minute intervals):
     0 Line Code Violations,0 Path Code Violations,
     0 Slip Secs, 0 Fr Loss Secs, 0 Line Err Secs, 0 Degraded Mins,
     0 Errored Secs, 0 Bursty Err Secs, 0 Severely Err Secs
     1800 Unavail Secs, 0 Stuffed Secs
 

Display information for E1 line number 1, on the E3 link on an MC-E3 port adapter in port adapter slot 1, on a Catalyst RSM/VIP2, as follows:

Router# show controllers e3 1/0/1
E3 1/0 is up.
  CE3 H/W Version : 3, CE3 ROM Version : 0.79, CE3 F/W Version : 0.23.0
E3 1/0 E1 1
  Transmitter is sending LOF Indication (RAI).
  Receiver is getting AIS.
  Framing is crc4, Line Code is HDB3, Clock source is line.
  Data in current interval (199 seconds elapsed):
     0 Line Code Violations, 0 Path Code Violations
     0 Slip Secs, 0 Fr Loss Secs, 0 Line Err Secs, 0 Degraded Mins
     0 Errored Secs, 0 Bursty Err Secs, 0 Severely Err Secs
     199 Unavail Secs
  Data in Interval 1:
     0 Line Code Violations, 0 Path Code Violations
     0 Slip Secs, 0 Fr Loss Secs, 0 Line Err Secs, 0 Degraded Mins
     0 Errored Secs, 0 Bursty Err Secs, 0 Severely Err Secs
     900 Unavail Secs
  Data in Interval 2:
     0 Line Code Violations, 0 Path Code Violations
     0 Slip Secs, 0 Fr Loss Secs, 0 Line Err Secs, 0 Degraded Mins
     0 Errored Secs, 0 Bursty Err Secs, 0 Severely Err Secs
     900 Unavail Secs
  Total Data (last 2 15 minute intervals):
     0 Line Code Violations,0 Path Code Violations,
     0 Slip Secs, 0 Fr Loss Secs, 0 Line Err Secs, 0 Degraded Mins,
     0 Errored Secs, 0 Bursty Err Secs, 0 Severely Err Secs
     1800 Unavail Secs, 0 Stuffed Secs

Note If you use the show controllers e3 command without specifying a port address (port-adapter/port/e1-line-number) or (slot/port-adapter/port/e1-line-number), all information is displayed for all 16 E1 lines within each E3 port adapter in the router; therefore, the resulting display output can be extensive.

Using show Commands to Verify System Status

You can display the configuration of system hardware with the show version command (the number of each interface type installed), the Cisco IOS software version, the names and sources of configuration files, and the boot images.

An example of the show version command on a Cisco 7200 series or Cisco uBR7200 series router follows:

Router# show version
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) 7200 Software (C7200-J-M), Released Version 11.1(18)CC [biff 104]
CE3_branch Synced to mainline version: 11.1(13.5)CA
Copyright (c) 1986-1997 by cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Sun 10-May-98 06:02 by biff
Image text-base: 0x600088D0, data-base: 0x607FA000
 
ROM: System Bootstrap, Version 11.1(18)CC [biff 5], RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
ROM: 7200 Software (C7200-J-M), Version 11.1(18)CC [biff 104]
 
Router uptime is 4 hours, 49 minutes
System restarted by power-on
System image file is "slot0:c7200-j-mz", booted via
 
cisco 7206 (NPE150) processor with 26624K/6144K bytes of memory.
R4700 processor, Implementation 33, Revision 1.0 (512KB Level 2 Cache)
Last reset from power-on
Channelized E1, Version 1.0.
Bridging software.
SuperLAT software copyright 1990 by Meridian Technology Corp).
X.25 software, Version 2.0, NET2, BFE and GOSIP compliant.
TN3270 Emulation software (copyright 1994 by TGV Inc).
4 Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 interfaces.
16 Serial network interfaces.
2 FDDI network interfaces.
1 Channelized E3 port.
125K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
1024K bytes of packet SRAM memory.
 
8192K bytes of Flash PCMCIA card at slot 0 (Sector size 128K).
4096K bytes of Flash internal SIMM (Sector size 256K).
Configuration register is 0x100
 

For a VIP2, an example of the show version command follows:

Router# show version
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) GS Software (RSP-PV-M), Released Version 11.1(18)CC [biff 103]
CE3_branch Synced to mainline version: 11.1(10.4)
Copyright (c) 1986-1997 by cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Sun 10-May-98 06:02 by biff
Image text-base: 0x60010900, data-base: 0x6070E000
 
ROM: System Bootstrap, Version 11.1(18)CC [biff 2], RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
 
Router uptime is 22 minutes
System restarted by reload
System image file is "slot0:rsp-pv-mz.111CC", booted via
 
cisco RSP2 (R4700) processor with 65536K bytes of memory.
R4700 processor, Implementation 33, Revision 1.0
Last reset from power-on
G.703/E1 software, Version 1.0.
G.703/JT2 software, Version 1.0.
Channelized E1, Version 1.0.
X.25 software, Version 2.0, NET2, BFE and GOSIP compliant.
Chassis Interface.
1 VIP2 controller (1 Channelized E3).
106 Serial network interfaces.
1 Channelized E3 port.
123K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
 
16384K bytes of Flash PCMCIA card at slot 0 (Sector size 128K).
8192K bytes of Flash internal SIMM (Sector size 256K).
No slave installed in slot 3.
Configuration register is 0x0100
 

For a Catalyst RSM/VIP2, an example of the show version command follows:

Router# show version
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) C5RSM Software (C5RSM-JSV-M), Released Version 11.1(18)CC [biff 103]
CE3_branch Synced to mainline version: 11.1(10.4)
Copyright (c) 1986-1997 by cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Sun 10-May-98 06:02 by biff
Image text-base: 0x60010900, data-base: 0x6070E000
 
ROM: System Bootstrap, Version 11.1(18)CC [biff 2], RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
 
Router uptime is 22 minutes
System restarted by reload
System image file is "slot0:rsp-pv-mz.111CC", booted via
 
cisco RSP2 (R4700) processor with 65536K bytes of memory.
R4700 processor, Implementation 33, Revision 1.0
Last reset from power-on
G.703/E1 software, Version 1.0.
G.703/JT2 software, Version 1.0.
Channelized E1, Version 1.0.
X.25 software, Version 2.0, NET2, BFE and GOSIP compliant.
Chassis Interface.
1 VIP2 controller (1 Channelized E3).
106 Serial network interfaces.
1 Channelized E3 port.
123K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
 
16384K bytes of Flash PCMCIA card at slot 0 (Sector size 128K).
8192K bytes of Flash internal SIMM (Sector size 256K).
No slave installed in slot 3.
Configuration register is 0x0100
 
 

You can determine which type of port adapter is installed in your system with the show diagbus slot command. Specific port adapter information is displayed, as shown in the following example of an MC-E3 port adapter in port adapter slot (bay) 1 of a Cisco 7200 series or Cisco uBR7200 series router:

Router# show diag 1
Slot 1:
        MCE3 port adapter, 1 port
        Port adapter is analyzed
        Port adapter insertion time 04:45:49 ago
        Hardware revision 1.0           Board revision UNKNOWN
        Serial number     6531152       Part number    73-2410-02
        Test history      0x0           RMA number     00-00-00
        EEPROM format version 1
        EEPROM contents (hex):
          0x20: 01 61 01 00 00 63 A8 50 49 09 6A 02 00 00 00 00
          0x30: 03 00 00 00 97 10 02 00 FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF 
 

You can determine which type of port adapter is installed on a VIP2 in your system with the show diag slot command. Specific port adapter information is displayed, as shown in the following example of one MC-E3 port adapter in port adapter slot (bay) 0, on a VIP2 in interface processor slot 1:

Router# show diag 1
Slot 1:
        Physical slot 1, ~physical slot 0xE, logical slot 1, CBus 0
        Microcode Status 0x4
        Master Enable, LED, WCS Loaded
        Board is analyzed
        Pending I/O Status: None
        EEPROM format version 1
        VIP2 controller, HW rev 2.4, board revision D0
        Serial number: 05879558  Part number: 73-1684-03
        Test history: 0x00        RMA number: 00-00-00
        Flags: cisco 7000 board; 7500 compatible
 
        EEPROM contents (hex):
          0x20: 01 15 02 04 00 59 B7 06 49 06 94 03 00 00 00 00
          0x30: 68 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
 
        Slot database information:
        Flags: 0x4      Insertion time: 0x10EC (00:28:01 ago)
 
        Controller Memory Size: 16 MBytes DRAM, 1024 KBytes SRAM
 
        PA Bay 0 Information:
                CE3 PA, 1 port
                EEPROM format version 1
                HW rev 1.0, Board revision A0
                Serial number: 01234567 Part number: 73-2410-02 
 

You can determine which type of port adapter is installed on a Catalyst RSM/VIP2 in your system with the show diag command. Specific port adapter information is displayed, as shown in the following example of one MC-E3 port adapter in port adapter slot 1, on a Catalyst RSM/VIP2:

Router# show diag 1
Slot 1:
        Physical slot 1, ~physical slot 0xE, logical slot 1, CBus 0
        Microcode Status 0x4
        Master Enable, LED, WCS Loaded
        Board is analyzed
        Pending I/O Status: None
        EEPROM format version 1
        VIP2 controller, HW rev 2.4, board revision D0
        Serial number: 05879558  Part number: 73-1684-03
        Test history: 0x00        RMA number: 00-00-00
        Flags: cisco 7000 board; 7500 compatible
 
        EEPROM contents (hex):
          0x20: 01 15 02 04 00 59 B7 06 49 06 94 03 00 00 00 00
          0x30: 68 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
 
        Slot database information:
        Flags: 0x4      Insertion time: 0x10EC (00:28:01 ago)
 

For complete command descriptions and examples for the Cisco 7200 series routers, Cisco uBR7200 series routers, VIP2, and the Catalyst RSM/VIP2, refer to the publications listed in the "Related Documentation" section.

Using the ping Command to Verify Network Connection

The ping command allows you to verify that an interface port is functioning properly and to check the path between a specific port and connected devices at various locations on the network. After you verify that the system and VIP2 or Catalyst RSM/VIP2 have booted successfully and are operational, you can use the ping command to verify the status of the ports. Refer to the publications listed in the "Related Documentation" section for detailed command descriptions and examples.

The ping command sends an echo request out to a remote device at an IP address that you specify. After sending a series of signals, the command waits a specified time for the remote device to echo the signals. Each returned signal is displayed as an exclamation point (!) on the console terminal; each signal that is not returned before the specified timeout is displayed as a period (.). A series of exclamation points (!!!!!) indicates a good connection; a series of periods (.....) or the message [timed out] or [failed] indicates that the connection failed.

Following is an example of a successful ping command to a remote server with the address 1.1.1.10:

router# ping 1.1.1.10 <Return>
Type escape sequence to abort.
Sending 5, 100-byte ICMP Echoes to 1.1.1.10, timeout is 2 seconds:
!!!!!
Success rate is 100 percent (5/5), round-trip min/avg/max = 1/15/64 ms
router#
 

If the connection fails, verify that you have the correct IP address for the server and that the server is active (powered on), and repeat the ping command. Refer to the publications listed in the "Related Documentation" section for complete descriptions of interface subcommands and the configuration options available for VIP2 or Catalyst RSM/VIP2 related interfaces, and to determine which subcommands and configuration options support VIP2 or Catalyst RSM/VIP2 functionality.

Using the loopback dte Command to Verify the Physical Interface

You can test the E3 serial port adapter at the physical interface level by using the loopback dte command. In interface configuration mode, loop packets to the data terminal equipment (DTE) internally within the E3 serial port adapter at the serial interface by entering the loopback dte command, as in the following example:

router(config-if)# loopback dte
 

Use the no form of this command to remove the loop.

Configuring the Interfaces

After you verify that the new PA-MC-E3 is installed correctly (the enabled LED goes on), use the privileged-level configure command to configure the new interfaces. Have the following information available:

If you installed a new PA-MC-E3 or if you want to change the configuration of an existing interface, you must enter configuration mode to configure the new interfaces. If you replaced a PA-MC-E3 that was previously configured, the system recognizes the new interfaces and brings each of them up in their existing configuration.

For a summary of the configuration options available and instructions for configuring interfaces on a PA-MC-E3, refer to the appropriate configuration publications listed in the "Related Documentation" section.

You execute configuration commands from the privileged level of the EXEC command interpreter, which usually requires password access. Contact your system administrator, if necessary, to obtain password access. (See the "Using the EXEC Command Interpreter" section for an explanation of the privileged level of the EXEC.)

This section contains the following subsections:

Shutting Down an Interface

Before you remove an interface that you will not replace, replace a coaxial serial cable, or replace port adapters, use the shutdown command to shut down (disable) the interfaces to prevent anomalies when you reinstall the new or reconfigured interface processor. When you shut down an interface, it is designated administratively down in the show command displays.

Follow these steps to shut down an interface:


Step 1 Enter the privileged level of the EXEC command interpreter (also called enable mode). (See the "Using the EXEC Command Interpreter" section for instructions.)

Step 2 At the privileged-level prompt, enter configuration mode and specify that the console terminal is the source of the configuration subcommands, as follows:

Router# configure terminal
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
Router(config)#
 

Step 3 Shut down interfaces by entering the interface serial subcommand (followed by the interface address of the interface), and then enter the shutdown command. Table 4-2 shows the command syntax.

When you have finished, press Ctrl-Z---hold down the Control key while you press Z---or enter end or exit to exit configuration mode and return to the EXEC command interpreter.


Table 4-2: Syntax of the shutdown Command
Platform Command Example

Catalyst RSM/VIP2 in Catalyst 5000 family switches

interface, followed by the type (serial) and slot/port (port-adapter-slot-number/
interface-port-number)

The example is for interface 0 and interface 1 on a port adapter in port adapter slot 1.

Router(config-if)# interface serial 1/0
Router(config-if)# shutdown
Router(config-if)# interface serial 1/1
Router(config-if)# shutdown
Ctrl-Z
Router#

Cisco 7200 series routers

interface, followed by the type (serial) and slot/port (port-adapter-slot-number/
interface-port-number)

The example is for interface 0 and interface 1 on a port adapter in port adapter slot 6.

Router(config-if)# interface serial 6/0
Router(config-if)# shutdown
Router(config-if)# interface serial 6/1
Router(config-if)# shutdown
Ctrl-Z
Router#

Cisco uBR7223 router

interface, followed by the type (serial) and slot/port (port-adapter-slot-number/
interface-port-number)

The example is for interface 0 and interface 1 on a port adapter in port adapter slot 1.

Router(config-if)# interface serial 1/0
Router(config-if)# shutdown
Router(config-if)# interface serial 1/1
Router(config-if)# shutdown
Ctrl-Z
Router#

Cisco uBR7246 router

interface, followed by the type (serial) and slot/port (port-adapter-slot-number/
interface-port-number)

The example is for interface 0 and interface 1 on a port adapter in port adapter slot 2.

Router(config-if)# interface serial 2/0
Router(config-if)# shutdown
Router(config-if)# interface serial 2/1
Router(config-if)# shutdown
Ctrl-Z
Router#

VIP in Cisco 7000 series or
Cisco 7500 series routers

interface, followed by the type (serial) and slot/port adapter/port (interface-processor-slot-number
port-adapter-slot-number/
interface-port-number)

The example is for interface 1 and interface 0 on a port adapter in port adapter slot 1 of a VIP2 installed
in interface processor slot 1.

Router(config-if)# interface serial 1/1/1
Router(config-if)# shutdown
Router(config-if)# interface serial 1/1/0
Router(config-if)# shutdown
Ctrl-Z
Router#


Note If you need to shut down additional interfaces, enter the interface serial command (followed by the interface address of the interface) for each of the interfaces on your port adapter. Use the no shutdown command to enable the interface.

Step 4 Write the new configuration to NVRAM as follows:

Router# copy running-config startup-config
[OK]
Router#
 

The system displays an OK message when the configuration has been stored in NVRAM.

Step 5 Verify that new interfaces are now in the correct state (shut down) using the
show interfaces
command (followed by the interface type and interface address of the interface) to display the specific interface.
Table 4-3 provides examples.


Table 4-3: Examples of the show interfaces Command
Platform Command Example

Catalyst RSM/VIP2 in Catalyst 5000 family switches

show interfaces serial, followed by slot/port (port-adapter-slot-number/
interface-port-number)

The example is for interface 0 on a port adapter in port adapter slot 1.

Router# show interfaces serial 1/0
 
Serial 1/0 is administratively down, line protocol is down
 
[Additional display text omitted from this example]

Cisco 7200 series routers

show interfaces serial, followed by slot/port (port-adapter-slot-number/
interface-port-number)

The example is for interface 0 on a port adapter in port adapter slot 6.

Router# show interfaces serial 6/0
 
Serial 6/0 is administratively down, line protocol is down
 
[Additional display text omitted from this example]

Cisco uBR7223 router

show interfaces serial, followed by slot/port (port-adapter-slot- number/
interface-port-number)

The example is for interface 0 on a port adapter in port adapter slot 1.

Router# show interfaces serial 1/0
 
Serial 1/0 is administratively down, line protocol is down
 
[Additional display text omitted from this example]

Cisco uBR7246 router

show interfaces serial, followed by slot/port (port-adapter-slot-number/
interface-port-number)

The example is for interface 0 on a port adapter in port adapter slot 2.

Router# show interfaces serial 2/0
 
Serial 2/0 is administratively down, line protocol is down
 
[Additional display text omitted from this example]

VIP in Cisco 7000 series or Cisco 7500 series routers

show interfaces serial, followed by slot/port adapter/port (interface-processor-slot-number/
port-adapter-slot-number/
interface-port-number)

The example is for interface 0 on a port adapter in port adapter slot 1 of a VIP in interface processor slot 1.

Router# show interfaces serial 1/1/0
 
Serial 1/1/0 is administratively down, line protocol is down
 
[Additional display text omitted from this example]

Step 6 Reenable interfaces by doing the following:


For complete descriptions of software configuration commands, refer to the publications listed in the "Related Documentation" section.

Performing a Basic Configuration

Following are instructions for a basic configuration: enabling an interface, specifying IP routing, and setting up external timing on a DCE interface. You might also need to enter other configuration subcommands, depending on the requirements for your system configuration and the protocols you plan to route on the interface. For complete descriptions of configuration subcommands and the configuration options available for serial interfaces, refer to the appropriate software documentation.

In the following procedure, press the Return key after each step unless otherwise noted. At any time you can exit the privileged level and return to the user level by entering disable at the prompt as follows:

Router# disable
 
Router> 
 

Step 1 Enter configuration mode and specify that the console terminal is the source of the configuration subcommands, as follows:

Router# configure terminal
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
Router(config)#
 

Step 2 Specify the first interface to configure by entering the interface serial subcommand, followed by the interface address of the interface you plan to configure. (The command for your port adapter may be different, for example, interface atm.) Table 4-4 provides examples.


Table 4-4: Examples of the interface serial Subcommand
Platform Command Example

Catalyst RSM/VIP2 in Catalyst 5000 family switches

interface serial, followed by slot/port (port-adapter-slot-number/
interface-port-number)

The example is for the first interface of a port adapter in port adapter slot 0.

Router(config)# interface serial 0/0
Router(config-if)#

Cisco 7200 series routers

interface serial, followed by slot/port (port-adapter-slot-number/
interface-port-number)

The example is for the first interface of a
port adapter in port adapter slot 6.

Router(config)# interface serial 6/0
Router(config-if)#

Cisco uBR7223 router

interface serial, followed by slot/port (port-adapter-slot-number/
interface-port-number)

The example is for the first interface of a
port adapter in port adapter slot 1.

Router(config)# interface serial 1/0
Router(config-if)#

Cisco uBR7246 router

interface serial, followed by slot/port (port-adapter-slot-number/
interface-port-number)

The example is for the first interface of a
port adapter in port adapter slot 2.

Router(config)# interface serial 2/0
Router(config-if)#

VIP in Cisco 7000 series or Cisco 7500 series routers

interface serial, followed by slot/port adapter/port (interface-processor-slot-number/
port-adapter-slot-number/
interface-port-number)

The example is for the first interface of a
port adapter in port adapter slot 1 of a VIP in interface processor slot 1.

Router(config)# interface serial 1/1/0
Router(config-if)#

Step 3 Assign an IP address and subnet mask to the interface (if IP routing is enabled on the system) by using the ip address subcommand, as in the following example:

Router(config-if)# ip address 10.0.0.0 10.255.255.255 
 

Step 4 Add any additional configuration subcommands required to enable routing protocols and set the interface characteristics.

Step 5 Reenable the interfaces using the no shutdown command. (See the "Shutting Down an Interface" section.)

Step 6 Configure all additional port adapter interfaces as required.

Step 7 After including all of the configuration subcommands to complete your configuration, press Ctrl-Z---hold down the Control key while you press Z---or enter end or exit to exit configuration mode and return to the EXEC command interpreter prompt.

Step 8 Write the new configuration to NVRAM as follows:

Router# copy running-config startup-config
[OK]
Router#

This completes the procedure for creating a basic configuration.

Configuring a BERT on an E1 Line

Bit error rate test (BERT) circuitry is built into the PA-MC-E3. Using BERTs you can test cables and signal problems in the field. You can configure any E1 line to connect to the onboard BERT circuitry.

There are two categories of test patterns that can be generated by the onboard BERT circuitry: pseudorandom and repetitive. The former test patterns are exponential numbers and conform to CCITT/ITU O.151 and O.153; the latter test patterns are zeroes or ones, or alternating zeroes and ones.

A description of each type of test pattern follows:

Both the total number of error bits received and the total number of bits received are available for analysis. You can select the testing period from 1 minute to 24 hours, and you can also retrieve the error statistics anytime during the BERT. (Note that BER testing for the E3 link is not supported.) When running a BERT, your system expects to receive the same pattern that it is transmitting. To help ensure this, two common options are available:

Sending a BERT Pattern on an E1 Line

You can send a BERT pattern on an E1 line with the following controller command:

e1 e1-line-number bert pattern pattern interval time.

where:

The following examples show how to configure a BER test on an E1 line:

For a Cisco 7200 series or a Cisco uBR7200 series router:

Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 10 bert pattern 2^20 interval 5
For a VIP2:
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 10 bert pattern 2^20 interval 5
For a Catalyst RSM/VIP2:
Router(config)# controller e3 1/0
Router(config-controller)# e1 10 bert pattern 2^20 interval 5

Configuring NRZI Format

Table 4-5 summarizes NRZI format commands. For more information, see the remainder of this section.


Table 4-5: NRZI Format Commands
Purpose Command Example Further Information

Enable NRZI encoding.

nrzi-encoding [mark]1

The example is for a serial interface with NRZI mark encoding specified:

Router(config)# interface serial 3/0
Router(config-if)# nrzi-encoding mark
 

The example is for a serial interface with NRZI space encoding specified:

Router(config)# interface serial 3/0
Router(config-if)# nrzi-encoding

"Configuring NRZI Format"

Disable NRZI encoding.

no nrzi-encoding

The example disables NRZI encoding on a serial interface:

Router(config)# interface serial 3/0
Router(config-if)# nrzi-encoding

"Configuring NRZI Format"

1Mark is an optional argument. When mark is used, it means there is no signal transition; there is data (a mark) at the beginning of a bit interval. When mark is not used, it means there is a signal transition; there is no data (a space) at the beginning of a bit interval.

All EIA/TIA-232 interfaces on the PA-MC-E3 support nonreturn-to-zero (NRZ) and nonreturn-to-zero inverted (NRZI) formats. Both formats use two different voltage levels for transmission. NRZ signals maintain constant voltage levels with no signal transitions---no return to a zero voltage level---during a bit interval and are decoded using absolute values: 0 and 1. NRZI uses the same constant signal levels but interprets the absence of data---a space---at the beginning of a bit interval as a signal transition and the presence of data---a mark---as no signal transition. NRZI uses relational encoding to interpret signals rather than determining absolute values.

NRZ format---the factory default on all interfaces---is more common. NRZI format is commonly used with EIA/TIA-232 connections in IBM environments.

Enable NRZI encoding on any interface using the nrzi-encoding [mark] command, where no argument after the command is interpreted as a signal transition, and mark is interpreted as no signal transition. This command functions in the same way on all supported platforms. Before you can enable NRZI encoding, you must use the interface serial command (followed by the interface address of the interface) to select the interface on which you want to enable NRZI encoding.

In the example that follows, NRZI encoding with a signal transition---no argument---is specified:

Router(config-if)# nrzi-encoding 
 

In the example that follows, NRZI encoding with no signal transition---with argument---is specified:

Router(config-if)# nrzi-encoding mark 
 

The preceding command examples apply to all systems in which the PA-MC-E3 is supported.
Use the no nrzi-encoding command to disable NRZI encoding.

When you have finished, press Ctrl-Z---hold down the Control key while you press Z---or enter end or exit to exit configuration mode and return to the EXEC command interpreter prompt. Then write the new configuration to NVRAM using the copy running-config startup-config command.

For complete command descriptions and instructions, refer to the Configuration Fundamentals Configuration Guide publication. For more information, see the "Obtaining Documentation" section and the "Documentation CD-ROM" section.

Configuring Cyclic Redundancy Checks

Table 4-6 summarizes cyclic redundancy check (CRC) commands. For more information, see the remainder of this section.


Table 4-6: CRC Commands
Purpose Command Example Further Information

Enable 32-bit CRC.

crc size

The example enables 32-bit CRD on a serial interface:

Router(config)# interface serial 3/0
Router(config-if)# crc 32

"Configuring Cyclic Redundancy Checks"

Return to default 16-bit CRC.

no crc size

The example disables 32-bit CRD on a serial interface and returns to the default 16-bit CRC:

Router(config)# interface serial 3/0
Router(config-if)# no crc 32

"Configuring Cyclic Redundancy Checks"

CRC is an error-checking technique that uses a calculated numeric value to detect errors in transmitted data. All interfaces use a 16-bit CRC (CRC-CITT) by default but also support a 32-bit CRC. The sender of a data frame calculates the frame check sequence (FCS). Before it sends a frame, the sender appends the FCS value to the message. The receiver recalculates the FCS and compares its calculation to the FCS from the sender. If there is a difference between the two calculations, the receiver assumes that a transmission error occurred and sends a request to the sender to resend the frame.

Enable 32-bit CRC using the crc 32 command. Before you can enable 32-bit CRC, you must use the interface serial command (followed by the interface address of the interface) to select the interface on which you want to enable 32-bit CRC. This command functions in the same way on all supported platforms.

In the example that follows, 32-bit CRC is specified:

Router(config-if)# crc 32
 

The preceding command example applies to all systems in which the PA-MC-E3 is supported.
Use the no crc 32 command to disable CRC-32 and return the interface to the default CRC-16 (CRC-CITT) setting.

When you have finished, press Ctrl-Z---hold down the Control key while you press Z---or enter end or exit to exit configuration mode and return to the EXEC command interpreter prompt. Then write the new configuration to NVRAM using the copy running-config startup-config command.

For command descriptions, refer to the Configuration Fundamentals Configuration Guide publication. For more information, see the "Obtaining Documentation" section and the "Documentation CD-ROM" section.

Checking the Configuration

After configuring the new interface, use the show commands to display the status of the new interface or all interfaces, and use the ping and loopback commands to check connectivity. This section includes the following subsections:

Using show Commands to Verify the New Interface Status

Table 4-7 demonstrates how you can use the show commands to verify that new interfaces are configured and operating correctly and that the PA-MC-E3 appears in them correctly. Sample displays of the output of selected show commands appear in the sections that follow. For complete command descriptions and examples, refer to the publications listed in the "Related Documentation" section.


Note The ouputs that appear in this document may not match the output you receive when running these commands. The outputs in this document are examples only.


Table 4-7: Using show Commands
Command Function Example

show version or
show hardware

Displays system hardware configuration, the number of each interface type installed, Cisco IOS software version, names and sources of configuration files, and boot images

Router# show version

show controllers

Displays all the current interface processors and their interfaces

Router# show controllers

show diag slot


Note The slot argument is not required with Catalyst 5000 family switches.

Displays types of port adapters installed in your system and information about a specific port adapter slot, interface processor slot, or chassis slot

Router# show diag 2

show interfaces type 0 or 1/
interface-port-number

Displays status information about a specific type of interface (for example, serial) on a Catalyst RSM/VIP2

Router# show interfaces serial 1/0

show interfaces type port-adapter-slot-number/
interface-port-number

Displays status information about a specific type of interface (for example, serial) in a
Cisco 7200 series router

Router# show interfaces serial 1/0

show interfaces type 1/interface-port-number

Displays status information about a specific type of interface (for example, serial) in a
Cisco uBR7223 router

Router# show interfaces serial 1/1

show interfaces type 1 or 2/
interface-port-number

Displays status information about a specific type of interface (for example, serial) in a Cisco uBR7246 router

Router# show interfaces serial 2/0

show interfaces type interface-processor-
slot
-number/port-adapter-slot-number/
interface-port-number

Displays status information about a specific type of interface (for example, serial) on a VIP2 or VIP4 in a Cisco 7000 series or Cisco 7500 series router

Router# show interfaces serial 3/1/0

show protocols

Displays protocols configured for the entire system and for specific interfaces

Router# show protocols

show running-config

Displays the running configuration file

Router# show running-config

show startup-config

Displays the configuration stored in NVRAM

Router# show startup-config

If an interface is shut down and you configured it as up, or if the displays indicate that the hardware is not functioning properly, ensure that the interface is properly connected and terminated. If you still have problems bringing up the interface, contact a service representative for assistance. This section includes the following subsections:

Choose the subsection appropriate for your system. Proceed to "Using the ping Command to Verify Network Connectivity" section when you have finished using the show commands.

Using the show version or show hardware Commands

Display the configuration of the system hardware, the number of each interface type installed, the Cisco IOS software version, the names and sources of configuration files, and the boot images, using the show version (or show hardware) command.


Note The ouputs that appear in this document may not match the output you receive when running these commands. The outputs in this document are examples only.

Catalyst RSM/VIP2 in Catalyst 5000 Family Switches

Following is an example of the show version command from a Catalyst 5000 family switch with the PA-MC-E3:

Router# show version
 
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) C5RSM Software (C5RSM-JSV-M), Version 11.2(9)P
Copyright (c) 1986-1997 by cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Tue 24-Jun-97 17:09 by biff
Image text-base: 0x600108E0, data-base: 0x6095E000
 
ROM: System Bootstrap, Version 11.2(15707)
BOOTFLASH: C5RSM Software (C5RSM-JSV-M), Version 11.2
 
Router uptime is 17 hours, 17 minutes
System restarted by reload
System image file is "c5rsm-jsv-mz.7P", booted via tftp
 
cisco RSP2 (R4700) processor with 32768K bytes of memory.
R4700 processor, Implementation 33, Revision 1.0
Last reset from power-on
G.703/E1 software, Version 1.0.
SuperLAT software copyright 1990 by Meridian Technology Corp).
Bridging software.
X.25 software, Version 2.0, NET2, BFE and GOSIP compliant.
TN3270 Emulation software.
1 C5IP controller (15 Vlan).
2 MIP controllers (4 E1).
1 VIP2 controller (2 E1)(4 Token Ring).
6 Channelized E1/PRI ports.
123K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
 
16384K bytes of Flash PCMCIA card at slot 0 (Sector size 128K).
8192K bytes of Flash internal SIMM (Sector size 256K).
Configuration register is 0x100
Cisco 7200 Series and Cisco uBR7200 Series Routers

Following is an example of the show version command from a Cisco 7200 series router with the PA-MC-E3:

Router# show version
 
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) 7200 Software (C7200-J-M), Version 11.1(7)CA [biff 105]
Copyright (c) 1986-1996 by cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Sun 04-Aug-96 06:00 by biff
Image text-base: 0x600088A0, data-base: 0x605A4000
 
ROM: System Bootstrap, Version 11.1(7)CA RELEASED SOFTWARE
 
Router uptime is 4 hours, 22 minutes
System restarted by reload
System image file is "c7200-j-mz", booted via slot0
 
cisco 7206 (NPE150) processor with 12288K/4096K bytes of memory.
R4700 processor, Implementation 33, Revision 1.0 (Level 2 Cache)
Last reset from power-on
Bridging software.
SuperLAT software (copyright 1990 by Meridian Technology Corp).
X.25 software, Version 2.0, NET2, BFE and GOSIP compliant.
TN3270 Emulation software (copyright 1994 by TGV INC).
Chassis Interface.
4 Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 interfaces.
2 FastEthernet/IEEE 802.3 interfaces.
4 Token Ring /IEEE802.5 interfaces.
12 Serial network interfaces.
1 Compression port adapter.
125K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
1024K bytes of packet SRAM memory.
 
20480K bytes of Flash PCMCIA card at slot 0 (Sector size 128K).
8192K bytes of Flash internal SIMM (Sector size 256K).
Configuration register is 0x2
VIP in Cisco 7000 Series and Cisco 7500 Series Routers

Following is an example of the show version command from a Cisco 7500 series router with the PA-MC-E3:

Router# show version
 
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) GS Software (RSP-A), Version 11.1(7)CA [biff 125]
Copyright (c) 1986-1996 by cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Sat 10-Aug-96 17:56 by biff
Image text-base: 0x600108A0, data-base: 0x60952000
 
ROM: System Bootstrap, Version 5.3(16645) [biff 571], RELEASE SOFTWARE
ROM: GS Software (RSP-BOOT-M), Version 11.1(7)CA, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
 
Router uptime is 5 days, 4 minutes
System restarted by reload
System image file is "rsp-jv-mz", booted via slot0
 
cisco RSP2 (R4600) processor with 16384K bytes of memory.
R4600 processor, Implementation 32, Revision 2.0
Last reset from power-on
G.703/E1 software, Version 1.0.
SuperLAT software (copyright 1990 by Meridian Technology Corp).
Bridging software.
X.25 software, Version 2.0, NET2, BFE and GOSIP compliant.
TN3270 Emulation software (copyright 1994 by TGV Inc).
Chassis Interface.
1 EIP controller (6 Ethernet).
1 VIP2 controller (8 Ethernet)(1 HSSI).
14 Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 interfaces.
1 HSSI network interface.
125K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
 
8192K bytes of Flash PCMCIA card at slot 0 (Sector size 128K).
8192K bytes of Flash internal SIMM (Sector size 256K).
Configuration register is 0x0
 

Using the show diag Command

Display the types of port adapters installed in your system (and specific information about each) using the show diag slot command, where slot is the port adapter slot in a Cisco 7200 series and Cisco uBR7200 series router, and the interface processor slot in a Cisco 7000 series or Cisco 7500 series router with a VIP.


Note The ouputs that appear in this document may not match the output you receive when running these commands. The outputs in this document are examples only.


Note The slot argument is not required for Catalyst 5000 family switches.

Catalyst RSM/VIP2 in Catalyst 5000 Family Switches

Following is an example of the show diag command that shows a PA-MC-E3 on a
Catalyst RSM/VIP2:

Router# show diag
Slot 0:
        Physical slot 0, ~physical slot 0xF, logical slot 0, CBus 1
        Microcode Status 0x4
        Master Enable, LED, WCS Loaded
        Board is analyzed
        Pending I/O Status: Console I/O, Debug I/O
        EEPROM format version 1
        C5IP controller, HW rev 1.0, board revision A0
        Serial number: 00000001  Part number: 00-0000-01
        Test history: 0x00        RMA number: 00-00-00
        Flags: cisco 7000 board; 7500 compatible
EEPROM contents (hex):
          0x20: 01 1C 01 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00
          0x30: 50 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 78 00 00 00 00
[Additional display text omitted]
Cisco 7200 Series and Cisco uBR7200 Series Routers

Following is an example of the show diag slot command that shows a PA-MC-E3 in port adapter slot 1 of a Cisco 7200 series router:

Router# show diag 1
Slot 1:
Mueslix serial (RS232) port adapter, 8 ports
Port adapter is analyzed
Port adapter insertion time 2d09h ago
Hardware revision 255.255               Board revision UNKNOWN
Serial number     4294967295    Part number    255-65535-255
Test history      0xFF          RMA number     255-255-255
EEPROM format version 1
EEPROM contents (hex):
0x20: 01 0D FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF
0x30: FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF
VIP in Cisco 7000 Series and Cisco 7500 Series Routers

Following is an example of the show diag slot command that shows a PA-MC-E3 in port adapter
slot 0 on a VIP2 in interface processor slot 1:

Router# show diag 1
Slot 1:
Mueslix serial (RS232) port adapter, 8 ports
Port adapter is analyzed
Port adapter insertion time 2d09h ago
Hardware revision 1.4           Board revision UNKNOWN
Serial number     4294967295    Part number    255-65535-255
Test history      0xFF          RMA number     255-255-255
EEPROM format version 1
EEPROM contents (hex):
0x20:01 0F 01 04 FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF
0x30:FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF 
        Slot database information:
        Flags: 0x4      Insertion time: 0x12A0 (08:56:58 ago)
 
        Controller Memory Size: 8 MBytes
 
        PA Bay 0 Information:
                Mueslix Serial PA, 8 ports
                EEPROM format version 1
                HW rev 1.0, Board revision A0
                Serial number: 4294967295  Part number: 255-65535-255 
 
        PA Bay 1 Information:
                Fast-Serial PA, 4 ports
                EEPROM format version 1
                HW rev 1.0, Board revision A0
                Serial number: 02024473  Part number: 73-1389-05
 

Using the show interfaces Command

The show interfaces command displays status information (including the physical slot and interface address) for the interfaces you specify. All of the examples that follow specify serial interfaces.

For complete descriptions of interface subcommands and the configuration options available for Catalyst RSM/VIP2, Cisco 7200, Cisco uBR7200 series, and VIP interfaces, refer to the publications listed in the "Related Documentation" section.


Note The ouputs that appear in this document may not match the output you receive when running these commands. The outputs in this document are examples only.

Catalyst RSM/VIP2 in Catalyst 5000 Family Switches

In these examples, the eight serial interfaces (0 to 7) are on a port adapter in port adapter slot 1 of a Catalyst RSM/VIP2; also, most of the status information for each interface is omitted. (Interfaces are administratively shut down until you enable them.)

Router# show interfaces serial 1/0
Serial1/0 is up, line protocol is up
	Hardware is cyBus Serial
  Internet address is 10.0.0.1
   MTU 1500 bytes, BW 1544 Kbit, DLY 20000 usec, rely 255/255, load 1/255
  Encapsulation HDLC, loopback not set, keepalive not set
[Additional display text omitted from this example]
 
Router# show interfaces serial 1/1
Serial1/1 is up, line protocol is up
	Hardware is cyBus Serial
  Internet address is 10.0.0.1
  MTU 1500 bytes, BW 1544 Kbit, DLY 20000 usec, rely 255/255, load 1/255
  Encapsulation HDLC, loopback not set, keepalive not set
[Additional display text omitted from this example]

Router# show interfaces serial 1/2 Serial1/2 is up, line protocol is up Hardware is cyBus Serial Internet address is 10.0.0.2 MTU 1500 bytes, BW 1544 Kbit, DLY 20000 usec, rely 255/255, load 1/255 Encapsulation HDLC, loopback not set, keepalive not set [Additional display text for remaining interfaces omitted]
Cisco 7200 Series and Cisco uBR7200 Series Routers

Following is an example of the show interfaces command for Cisco 7200 series and Cisco uBR7200 series routers. In this example, the eight serial interfaces (0 to 7) are on a port adapter in port adapter slot 1; also, most of the status information for each interface is omitted. (Interfaces are administratively shut down until you enable them.)

Router# show interfaces serial 1/0
Serial1/0 is up, line protocol is up
	Hardware is M8T-RS232
	Internet address is 10.0.0.0
	MTU 1500 bytes, BW 1544 Kbit, DLY 20000 usec, rely 255/255, load 1/255
	Encapsulation HDLC, loopback not set, keepalive set (10 sec)
[Additional display text omitted from this example]
 
Router# show interfaces serial 1/1
Serial1/1 is up, line protocol is up
	Hardware is M8T-RS232
	Internet address is 10.0.0.1
	MTU 1500 bytes, BW 1544 Kbit, DLY 20000 usec, rely 255/255, load 1/255
	Encapsulation HDLC, loopback not set, keepalive set (10 sec)
[Additional display text omitted from this example]
 
Router# show interfaces serial 1/2
Serial1/2 is up, line protocol is up
	Hardware is M8T-RS232
	Internet address is 10.0.0.2
	MTU 1500 bytes, BW 1544 Kbit, DLY 20000 usec, rely 255/255, load 1/255
	Encapsulation HDLC, loopback not set, keepalive set (10 sec)
[Additional display text for remaining interfaces omitted]
 

Following is an example of the show interfaces serial command, which shows all of the information specific to interface port 0 on a PA-MC-E3 installed in port adapter slot 1:

Router# show interfaces serial 1/0
Serial1/0 is up, line protocol is up
  Hardware is M8T-RS232
  MTU 1500 bytes, BW 1544 Kbit, DLY 20000 usec, rely 255/255, load 1/255
  Encapsulation HDLC, loopback not set, keepalive set (10 sec)
  Last input never, output 1d17h, output hang never
  Last clearing of "show interface" counters never
  Output queue 0/40, 0 drops; input queue 0/75, 0 drops
  5 minute input rate 0 bits/sec, 0 packets/sec
  5 minute output rate 0 bits/sec, 0 packets/sec
     0 packets input, 0 bytes, 0 no buffer
     Received 0 broadcasts, 0 runts, 0 giants
     0 input errors, 0 CRC, 0 frame, 0 overrun, 0 ignored, 0 abort
     24 packets output, 5137 bytes, 0 underruns
     0 output errors, 0 collisions, 0 interface resets
     0 output buffer failures, 0 output buffers swapped out
     0 carrier transitions     DCD=down  DSR=down  DTR=down  RTS=down  CTS=down
VIP in Cisco 7000 Series or Cisco 7500 Series Routers

Following is an example of the show interfaces command used with the VIP. In this example, the eight serial interfaces (0 to 7) are on a port adapter in port adapter slot 1 of a VIP in interface processor slot 3; also, most of the status information for each interface is omitted. (Interfaces are administratively shut down until you enable them.)

Router# show interfaces serial 3/1/0
Serial3/1/0 is up, line protocol is up
	Hardware is cyBus Serial
  Internet address is 10.0.0.0
  MTU 1500 bytes, BW 1544 Kbit, DLY 20000 usec, rely 255/255, load 1/255
  Encapsulation HDLC, loopback not set, keepalive not set
[Additional display text omitted from this example]
 
Router# show interfaces serial 3/1/1
Serial3/1/1 is up, line protocol is up
	Hardware is cyBus Serial
  Internet address is 10.0.0.1
  MTU 1500 bytes, BW 1544 Kbit, DLY 20000 usec, rely 255/255, load 1/255
  Encapsulation HDLC, loopback not set, keepalive not set
[Additional display text omitted from this example]
 
Router# show interfaces serial 3/1/2
Serial3/1/2 is up, line protocol is up
	Hardware is cyBus Serial
  Internet address is 10.0.0.2
  MTU 1500 bytes, BW 1544 Kbit, DLY 20000 usec, rely 255/255, load 1/255
  Encapsulation HDLC, loopback not set, keepalive not set
[Additional display text for remaining interfaces omitted]
 

Following is an example of the show interfaces serial command, which shows all of the information specific to interface 0 on a port adapter in port adapter slot 1 of a VIP in interface processor slot 3:

Router# show interfaces serial 3/1/0
Serial3/1/0 is up, line protocol is up 
  Hardware is cyBus Serial
  Internet address is 10.0.0.0
  MTU 1500 bytes, BW 1544 Kbit, DLY 20000 usec, rely 255/255, load 1/255
  Encapsulation HDLC, loopback not set, keepalive not set
  Last input 2d18h, output 00:00:54, output hang never
  Last clearing of "show interface" counters never
  Input queue: 0/75/0 (size/max/drops); Total output drops: 0
  Queueing strategy: weighted fair
  Output queue: 0/64/0 (size/threshold/drops) 
     Conversations  0/1 (active/max active)
     Reserved Conversations 0/0 (allocated/max allocated)
  5 minute input rate 0 bits/sec, 0 packets/sec
  5 minute output rate 0 bits/sec, 0 packets/sec
     16 packets input, 1620 bytes, 0 no buffer
     Received 0 broadcasts, 0 runts, 0 giants
     0 input errors, 0 CRC, 0 frame, 0 overrun, 1 ignored, 0 abort
     3995 packets output, 1147800 bytes, 0 underruns
     0 output errors, 0 collisions, 0 interface resets
     0 output buffer failures, 0 output buffers swapped out
     1 carrier transitions
     RTS up, CTS up, DTR up, DCD up, DSR up
 

Proceed to the next section, "Using the ping Command to Verify Network Connectivity," to check network connectivity of the PA-MC-E3 and switch or router.

Using the ping Command to Verify Network Connectivity

Using the ping command, you can verify that an interface port is functioning properly. This section provides a brief description of this command. Refer to the publications listed in the "Related Documentation" section for detailed command descriptions and examples.

The ping command sends echo request packets out to a remote device at an IP address that you specify. After sending an echo request, the system waits a specified time for the remote device to reply. Each echo reply is displayed as an exclamation point (!) on the console terminal; each request that is not returned before the specified timeout is displayed as a period (.). A series of exclamation points (!!!!!) indicates a good connection; a series of periods (.....) or the messages [timed out] or [failed] indicate a bad connection.

Following is an example of a successful ping command to a remote server with the address 10.0.0.10:

Router# ping 10.0.0.10 <Return>
Type escape sequence to abort.
Sending 5, 100-byte ICMP Echoes to 10.0.0.10, timeout is 2 seconds:
!!!!!
Success rate is 100 percent (5/5), round-trip min/avg/max = 1/15/64 ms
Router#
 

If the connection fails, verify that you have the correct IP address for the destination and that the device is active (powered on), and repeat the ping command.

Proceed to the next section, "Using loopback Commands ," to finish checking network connectivity.

Using loopback Commands

Use the loopback {dte | local | network {line | payload} command to troubleshoot the E3 serial port adapter at the physical interface level. The command loops all packets from the E3 interface either back to the interface or from the network back out toward the network. Use the no form of the command to remove the loop.

The following examples of the loopback {dte | local | network {line | payload} command configure loopback modes on the single interface (interface 0) of a one-port E3 serial port adapter in port adapter slot 0 of a VIP2 in chassis slot 10 of a Cisco 7500 series router:

Router# configure terminal
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
router(config)# interface serial 10/0/0
router(config-if)# loopback dte
 

Loopback DTE loops the router output data back toward the router (after the line interface unit).

Router# configure terminal
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
router(config)# interface serial 10/0/0
router(config-if)# loopback local	
 

Local loopback loops the router output data back toward the router at the framer.

Router# configure terminal
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
router(config)# interface serial 10/0/0
router(config-if)# loopback network line
 

Network line loopback loops the data back toward the network (before the framer).

Router# configure terminal
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
router(config)# interface serial 10/0/0
router(config-if)# loopback network payload
 

Network payload loopback loops just the payload data back toward the network at the E3 framer.


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