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Line and Port Management

Line and Port Management

Line and port management screens facilitate viewing, configuring, and deleting the following telecom and datacom facilities:

This chapter describes the configuration process.

Understanding the Line Status Screen

The line status screen is the entry point for many configuration and monitoring tasks. Each line displays a row of icons that are hyperlinks to other configuration tasks (see Figure 16-1).


Figure 16-1: Line Status Screen


The icons link to other forms that support the following tasks:


Table 16-1: Navigation and Action Icons
Icon Task

-

Delete one or more lines

i

Display alarm and configuration information

C

Display error counters and performance alarms

A

Set the performance alarm thresholds

P

Display performance statistics

S

Display DS0 details

+

Add a DS1 line

The first six icons are displayed in the Select column of the table. Click one of the icons on one of the rows to view or change line parameters that correspond to the row. The "+" and "-" icons on the top row of icons add or delete rows. The rest of the icons along the top of the pane are legends only. The following procedures describe how to use these icons and their corresponding forms to configure DS3 lines.

This chapter describes how to view, add, configure, and delete DS0, DS1, DS3, and Fast Ethernet lines. It also covers port configuration. For alarm and performance procedures, see "Alarms and Performance."

Configuration Tasks for Lines

See the following sections for line configuration tasks.

Configuring DS0 Lines

This section describes the procedures for viewing or changing DS0 lines.

Viewing DS0 Line Status

To view DS0 line status, follow these steps:


Step 1 On the Navigation pane, click Line.

Step 2 Click Dsx0.

Step 3 Click All Dsx0.

The Dsx0 Status screen opens.


Step 4 Interpret the table as follows:

Table Entry Description

Slot

The logical slot number

Line

The corresponding DS1 line number

DS0 Number

The DS0 number within the DS1

Status

The DS0 line status:

  • idle

  • maintenance

  • out of service

  • blocked

  • in use

  • connected

  • loopback

  • all

Port number

The port number associated with this DS0


To view selected lines, follow these steps:


Step 1 On the Navigation pane, click Line.

Step 2 Click Dsx0.

Step 3 Click Selective Lines.

The selection form opens.


Step 4 Enter the DS0 selection criteria:

Criteria Description

Slot Number

The desired slot number. Valid settings are 1-16 and all.

Line Number

The DS0 line number. Valid settings are 1-24 and all.

Port Status

The port status:

  • idle

  • maintenance

  • out of service

  • blocked

  • in use

  • connected

  • loopback

  • all

Step 5 Click Display.

The Dsx0 Status screen opens, displaying the lines that meet the selection criteria.


Changing DS0 Line Configuration

To change the configuration of a DS0 line, follow these steps:


Step 1 On the Navigation pane, click Line

Step 2 Click Dsx0.

Step 3 Click All Dsx0.

The Dsx0 Status screen opens.

Step 4 On the Dsx0 Status screen, click the "i" icon.

The Modify Voice Port Configuration form opens.


The form displays the following read-only information:

Setting Description

Line Number

The number of the DS1 line for the voice port.

Ds0 Number

The number of the DS0 within the DS1 for the new port. Valid settings for DS1 lines are 1 through 24.

Oper Status

The operating status of the voice port, as follows:

  • idle

  • loopback

  • blocked

  • disabled

Step 5 Update the voice port parameters as follows:

Parameter Description

Slot

The logical slot number of an NSC.

Port

The logical port number.

Contiguous Modifying Ports

The number of contiguous ports to modify.

Dynamic Dejitter Buffer

The desired state of the dejitter buffer:

    1. disabled

    2. enabled

Max Dej Buffer Length

The maximum length of the dejitter buffer, specified in multiples of 10 msec. Valid settings are 1 through 50, with a default of 50.

Packet Loading Time

The IP packet loading time for voice service, expressed in multiples of 10 msec. Valid settings are 1 through 10, with a default of 1.

Wrap to Next Slot After Reaching Port Number

The port number limit for this slot. Valid settings are 1 through 384, with a default of 384.

Dejitter Buffer Length

The initial length of the dejitter buffer, specified in multiples of 10 msec. Valid settings are 1 through 10, with a default of 4.

Min Dej Buffer Length

The minimum length of the dejitter buffer, specified in multiples of 10 msec. Valid settings are 1 through 10, with a default of 1.

EchoTail

The length of the echo cancel tail:

    1. echo tail disabled

    2. tail16ms---16 msec. tail

    3. tail32ms---32 msec. tail (default)

Wrap To Next Slot After Reaching Port Number

The port number at which the system advances to the next higher slot.

Step 6 Click Modify and confirm your action.


The system applies the configuration changes.

Deleting DS0 Lines

To delete a DS0 line, follow these steps:


Step 1 On the Navigation pane, click Line.

Step 2 Click Dsx0.

Step 3 Click All Dsx0.

The Dsx0 Status screen opens.

Step 4 On the Dsx0 Status screen, click the "-" icon for the line you want to delete.

Step 5 Confirm your action.

The system deletes the DS0 line.


Configuring DS1 lines

This section describes the procedures for adding and changing DS1 lines.

Viewing DS1 Line Status

To view DS1 line status, follow these steps:


Step 1 On the Navigation pane, click Line.

Step 2 Click Dsx1.

Step 3 Click All Lines.

The Dsx1 Line Configuration screen opens.


Step 4 Interpret the columns as follows:

Column Entry Description

Slot

The logical slot number.

Line

The line DS1 line number.

Line Type

The type of DS1 line implemented in this circuit:

  • dsx1ESF---Extended superframe DS1

  • dsx1D4---AT&T D4 format for DS1.

Line Coding

The coding used for zero code suppression on this line:

  • dsx1B8ZS

  • dsx1AMI.

Line Status

The DS1 line status, displayed as a row of twelve indications. Interpret the indicators from right to left as follows:

  • 0: dsx1NoAlarm---No alarm present

  • 1: dsx1RcvFarEndLOF---Far end LOF (Yellow Alarm)

  • 2: dsx1XmtFarEndLOF---Far end sending LOF Indication

  • 3: dsx1RcvAIS---Far end sending AIS

  • 4: dsx1XmtAIS---Near end sending AIS

  • 5: dsx1LossOfFrame---Near end LOF (Red Alarm)

  • 6: dsx1LossOfSignal---Near end LOS

  • 7: dsx1LoopbackState---Near end is looped

  • 8: dsx1T16AIS---E1 TS16 AIS

  • 9: dsx1RcvFarEndLOMM---Far end sending TS16 LOMF

  • 10: dsx1XmtFarEndLOMF---Near end sending TS16 LOMF

  • 11: dsx1RcvTestCode---Near end detects a test code (fixed at 0)

  • 12: dsx1OtherFailure

Status

The line status:

  • Up

  • Down


To view selected lines


Step 1 On the Navigation pane, click Line.

Step 2 Click Dsx1.

Step 3 Click Selective Lines.

The selection form opens.


Step 4 Enter the DS1 selection criteria:

Criteria Description

Slot Number

The desired slot number. Valid settings are 1-16 and all.

Line Coding

The line coding:

  • dsx1B8Zs

  • dsx1AMI

  • All

Line Type

The line type:

  • dsx1ESF

  • dsx1D4

  • All

Line Status

The line status:

  • Alarm present

  • All

Step 5 Click Display.

Step 6 The DSX1 Line Configuration screen opens, displaying the lines that meet the selection criteria.


Adding DS1 Lines

To add DS1 lines, follow these steps:


Step 1 On the Navigation pane, click Line.

Step 2 Click Dsx1.

Step 3 Click All Lines.

The DSX1 Line Configuration screen opens.

Step 4 On the DSX1 Line Configuration screen, click the "+" icon.

The Add DSX1 Line form opens.


Step 5 Specify the line configuration:

Parameter Description

Slot

The logical number of the slot in the MGX 8260 chassis. Valid entries:

NSC: 1-8

BSC: 11-16

Line

The number of the DS1 line. Valid entries:

NSC: 1-16

BSC: 1-168, where 1-28 are on line 501, 29-56 are on line 502, and so on.

Contiguous Creating Lines

The number of contiguous DS1 lines to add with this configuration. The MGX 8260 stops adding lines at the first failure.

Line Type

The type of DS1 line, as follows:

  • dsx1ESF---Extended superframe DS1 (default)

  • dsx1D4---AT&T DS1

Send Code

The type of code sent across the DS1 interface by the Cisco MGX 8260. The only valid settings are:

  • dsx1Send No Code (default)

  • dsx1SendLineCode

  • dsx1SendResetCode

  • dsx1SendQRS

  • dsx1Send511Pattern

  • dsx1Send3in24Pattern

  • dsx1SendOtherPattern

Signal Mode

The signal mode for the transmit direction. In the receive direction, it is always set to robbed bit. The valid settings are:

  • none---reserve no bits for signaling and set channel bandwidth to 64 kbps (default)

  • robbedBit---use T1 Robbed Bit Signaling and set channel to 56 kbps. User may select ABCD bit encoding, but the MGX 8260 does not detect A/B signalling. Echo cancellation is enabled at set-up unless a fax tone is detected.

  • bitOriented---use bit-oriented signaling

  • messageOriented---use message-oriented signaling

Line Coding

The coding used for zero code suppression on the DS1 line. The valid settings are:

  • dsx1B8ZS (default)

  • dsx1AMI

Loopback Config

The loopback configuration of the DS1 interface. The valid settings are:

  • dsx1NoLoop---no loopback (default)

  • dsx1PayloadLoop---loop payload signal towards the line

  • dsx1LineLoop---loop signal towards the line

  • dsx1LocalLoop---loop signal towards the terminal

Transmit Clock Source

The clock source for the transmit signal:

  • loopTiming---use the recovered receive clock

  • localTiming---use the local clock (default)

Step 6 Click Add. The system adds the DS1 lines.


Note When adding contiguous lines, the system stops adding lines if an error occurs.


Changing DS1 Line Configuration

To change the configuration of a DS1 line, follow these steps:


Step 1 On the Navigation pane, click Line.

Step 2 Click Dsx1.

Step 3 Click All Lines.

The DSX1 Line Configuration screen opens.

Step 4 On the DSX1 Line Configuration screen, click the "i" icon on the row of the line you want to change.

The Dsx1 Line Status and Configuration screen, which contains the configuration form, opens.


The configuration pane at the bottom of the form displays the following read-only information:

Information Description

Current Period Time Elapsed

The number of seconds since the start of the near end error measurement period.

Circuit Identifier

A text string describing the line.

Valid Intervals

The number of 15 minute intervals during which the system collected valid data for the near end.

Facilities Data Link

The type of facility data link: dsx1Fdl-none.

Step 5 Configure the DS1 line by specifying the following parameters:

Parameter Description

Line Type

The type of DS1 line:

  • dsx1ESF---Extended superframe DS1

  • dsx1D4---AT&T DS1

Send code

The type of code sent across the DS1 interface by the Cisco MGX 8260:

  • dsx1Send No Code

  • dsx1SendLineCode

  • dsx1SendResetCode

  • dsx1SendQRS

  • dsx1Send511Pattern

  • dsx1Send3in24Pattern

  • dsx1SendOtherPattern

Signal Mode

The signal mode for the transmit direction. In the receive direction, it is always set to robbed bit. The valid settings are:

  • none---reserve no bits for signaling on this channel

  • robbedBit---use T1 Robbed Bit Signaling

  • bitOriented---use bit-oriented signaling

  • messageOriented---use message-oriented signaling

Line Coding

The coding used for zero code suppression on the DS1 line. The valid settings are:

  • dsx1B8ZS

  • dsx1AMI

Loopback Config

The loopback configuration of the DS1 interface. The valid settings are:

  • dsx1NoLoop---no loopback

  • dsx1PayloadLoop---loop payload signal towards the line

  • dsx1LineLoop---loop signal towards the line

  • dsx1LocalLoop---loop signal towards the terminal

Transmit Clock Source

The clock source for the transmit signal:

  • loopTiming---use the recovered receive clock

  • localTiming---use the local clock

Step 6 Click Modify. The system applies the configuration changes.


Deleting DS1 Lines

To delete a single DS1 line, follow these steps:


Step 1 On the Navigation pane, click Line.

Step 2 Click Dsx1.

Step 3 Click All Lines.

The DSX1 Line Configuration screen opens.

Step 4 On the DSX1 Line Configuration screen, click the "-" icon for the line you want to delete.

Step 5 Confirm your action.

The system deletes the DS1 line.


To delete a range of DS1 lines, follow these steps:


Step 1 On the Navigation pane, click Line.

Step 2 Click Dsx1.

Step 3 Click All Lines.

The DSX1 Line Configuration screen opens.

Step 4 On the DSX1 Line Configuration screen, click the "-" icon in the top row of icons.

The Delete Dsx1 Lines form opens.

Step 5 Specify the number of lines:

Setting Description

Contiguous Deleting Lines

The number of lines to delete

Step 6 Click Delete and confirm your action.

The system deletes the DS1 lines.


Configuring DS3 lines

This section describes the procedures for adding and changing DS3 lines.

Viewing DS3 Line Status

To view DS3 line status, follow these steps:


Step 1 On the Navigation pane, click Line.

Step 2 Click Dsx3.

Step 3 Click All Lines.

The Dsx3 Line Configuration screen opens.


Step 4 Interpret the table as follows:

Table Entry Description

Slot

The slot number of the card with the DS3 line

Line

The line number of the card with the DS3 line

Line Type

The DS3 C-bit usage:

  • dsx3M23

  • dsx3SYNTRAN (reserved for future use)

  • dsx3CbitParity (reserved for future use)

Line Coding

The zero code suppression for this interface: dsx3B3ZS

Line Status

The DS3 line status displayed as a row on indicators. Interpret the bits from right to left as follows:

  • Indicator 0: dsxNoAlarm

  • Indicator 1: dsxRcvRAIFailure---receive RAI (Yellow)

  • Indicator 2: dsxXmitRAIAlarm---transmit RAI (Yellow)

  • Indicator 3: dsx3RcvAIS---receive AIS

  • Indicator 4: dsx3XmitAIS---transmit AIS

  • Indicator 5: dsx3LOF---receiving LOF

  • Indicator 6: dsx3LOS---receiving LOS

  • Indicator 7: dsx3LoopbackState---looping the received signal

  • Indicator 8: dsx3RcvTestCode---receiving a test pattern

  • Indicator 9: dsx3OtherFailure

Loopback Config

The source for the transmit signal clock:

  • dsx3NoLoop

  • dsx3PayloadLoop

  • dsx3LineLoop


To view selected lines, follow these steps:


Step 1 On the Navigation pane, click Line.

Step 2 Click Dsx3.

Step 3 Click Selective Lines.

The selection form opens.


Step 4 Enter the DS3 selection criteria:

Criteria Description

Slot Number

The desired slot number. Valid settings are 1-16 and all.

Loopback Config

The loopback configuration of the line:

  • dsx3NoLoop

  • dsx3PayloadLoop

  • dsx3LineLoop

  • All

Line Type

The line type:

  • dsx3M23

  • dsx3SYNTRAN (reserved for future use)

  • dsx3CbitParity (reserved for future use)

  • All

Line Status

The line status:

  • Alarm present

  • All

Step 5 Click Display.

The Dsx3 Line Configuration screen opens, displaying the lines that meet the selection criteria.


Adding DS3 Lines

To add DS3 lines, follow these steps:


Step 1 On the Navigation pane, click Line.

Step 2 Click Dsx3.

Step 3 Click All Lines.

The Dsx3 Line Configuration screen opens.

Step 4 On the Dsx3 Line Configuration screen, click the "+" icon.

The Add Dsx3 Line form opens.


Step 5 Specify the line configuration:

Parameter Description

Slot

The logical number of the slot in the MGX 8260 chassis. Valid entries:

BSC: 11-16

DMC: 7-8

Line

The number of the DS3 line, or the starting number of a range of DS3 lines. Valid line numbers:

BSC: 501-506

DMC: 1-6 (reserved for future use)

Contiguous Creating Lines

The number of contiguous DS3 lines to add with this configuration.

LineType

Indicates the DS3 C-bit usage or E3 application:

  • dsx3M23 (default)

  • dsx3SYNTRAN (reserved for future use)

  • dsx3CbitParity (reserved for future use)

LoopbackConfig

Specifies the loopback test state:

  • dsx3NoLoop (default)

  • dsx3PayloadLoop

  • dsx3LineLoop

Step 6 Click Add.

The system adds the DS3 lines.


Note When adding contiguous lines, the system stops adding lines if an error occurs.


Changing DS3 Line Configuration

To change the configuration of a DS3 line, follow these steps:


Step 1 On the Navigation pane, click Line.

Step 2 Click Dsx3.

Step 3 Click All Lines.

The DSX3 Line Configuration screen opens.

On the DSX3 Line Configuration screen, click the "i" icon on the row with the line you want to modify.

Step 4 The Dsx3 Line Status and Configuration form opens, which contains the following configuration screen:


The configuration pane at the bottom of the form displays the following read-only information:

Displayed Information Description

Current Period Time Elapsed

The number of seconds since the start of the near end error measurement period

Circuit Identifier

A text string describing the line

Valid Intervals

The number of 15 minute intervals during which the system collected valid data for the near end

Step 5 Configure the DS3 line as follows:

Parameter Description

LineType

Indicates the DS3 C-bit usage:

  • dsx3M23

  • dsx3SYNTRAN (reserved for future use)

  • dsx3CbitParity (reserved for future use)

LoopbackConfig

Specifies the loopback test state:

  • dsx3NoLoop

  • dsx3PayloadLoop

  • dsx3LineLoop

SendCode

Defines the type of code sent across the DS3 interface: dsxSendNoCode---sending looped or normal data (fixed setting)

LineCoding

Defines the zero code suppression for this interface: dsx3BZS (fixed setting)

TransmitClockSource

Specifies the source for the transmit signal clock: localTiming---timing from local source (fixed setting)

Step 6 Click Modify.

The system applies the configuration changes.


Deleting DS3 Lines

To delete a single DS3 line, follow these steps:


Step 1 On the Navigation pane, click Line.

Step 2 Click Dsx3.

Step 3 Click All Lines.

The Dsx3 Line Configuration screen opens.

Step 4 On the Dsx3 Line Configuration screen, click the "-" icon for the line you want to delete.

Step 5 Confirm your action.

The system deletes the DS3 line.


To delete a range of DS1 lines, follow these steps:


Step 1 On the Navigation pane, click Line.

Step 2 Click Dsx3.

Step 3 Click All Lines.

The DSX3 Line Configuration screen opens.

Step 4 On the DSX3 Line Configuration screen, click the "-" icon in the top row of icons.

The Delete Dsx3 Lines form opens.

Step 5 Specify the number of lines:

Parameter Description

Contiguous Deleting Lines

The number of lines to delete

Step 6 Click Delete and confirm your action.

The system deletes the DS3 lines.


Mapping DMC Lines

The DMC maps source DS1 channels from the DS3 interface to destination DS1 channels on the NSCs. The mapping is one-to-one and can connect any source DS1 to any destination DS1.

Viewing Map Table Entries

To view the mapping table, follow these steps:


Step 1 On the Navigation pane, click Line.

Step 2 Click DMC T3-T1 Mapping.

The DMC T3-T1 Mapping screen opens.


Step 3 Interpret the DMC mapping table as follows:

Displayed Information Description

Src T3 Line Num

The number of the source DS3 line

Src T1 Line Num

The number of the DS1 line, or starting DS1 line, within the DS3 line

Dest T1 Slot

The logical slot number for the destination NSC card

Dest T1 Line

The number of the DS1, or starting DS1, in the NSC


Adding Map Table Entries

You can add map entries individually or within a range. When adding individual map entries, the following restrictions apply:

You can simplify the process of mapping DS3 to DS1 lines by mapping a range of DS1s rather than individual lines. A map range is added in a sequential and contiguous manner, and can cross source or destination boundaries.

The entire range of source and destination lines must be contiguous. The system stops mapping lines if it encounters a source or destination that is already assigned, leaving map pairs before the contiguous break assigned and the rest unassigned.

To add mapping table entries, follow these steps:


Step 1 On the Navigation pane, click Line.

Step 2 Click DMC T3-T1 Mapping.

The DMC T3-T1 Mapping screen opens.

Step 3 On the DMC T3-T1 Mapping screen, click the "+" icon.

The Add DMC Mapping form opens:


Step 4 Specify DMC mapping as follows:

Displayed Information Description

Source T3 Line Num

The number of the source DS3 line. When mapping more than one DS1 line, other DS3 lines may be mapped. Valid entries are 1 through 6.

Source T1 Line Num

The number of the DS1 line, or starting DS1 line, within the DS3 line. Valid entries are 1 through 28.

Destination T1 Slot Num

The logical slot number for the destination NSC. When mapping more than one DS1 line, other NSC slots may be mapped as well. Valid entries are 1 through 16.

Destination T1 Line Num

The number of the DS1, or starting DS1, in the NSC. Valid entries are 1 through 16.

Number Of Lines for Mapping

The number of map pairs to add. Valid entries are 1 through 192, depending on existing mapping. To map a single point, set to 1.

Step 5 Click Add and confirm you action.

The system creates the specified DS3 to DS1 mapping entries.


Changing Map Table Entries

To modify entries in the map table, follow these steps:


Step 1 On the Navigation pane, click Line.

Step 2 Click DMC T3-T1 Mapping.

The DMC T3-T1 Mapping screen opens.

Step 3 On the DMC T3-T1 Mapping screen, click the "i" icon.

The configuration form opens.

Step 4 Update map settings as follows:

Displayed Information Description

Source T3 Line Num

The number of the source DS3 line. When mapping more than one DS1 line, other DS3 lines may be mapped. Valid entries are 1 through 6.

Source T1 Line Num

The number of the DS1 line, or starting DS1 line, within the DS3 line. Valid entries are 1 through 28.

Destination T1 Slot Num

The logical slot number for the destination NSC. When mapping more than one DS1 line, other NSC slots may be mapped as well

Destination T1 Line Num

The number of the DS1, or starting DS1, in the NSC. Valid entries are 1 through 16.

Step 5 Click Modify.

The system applies the configuration changes.


Deleting Map Table Entries

To delete a single map table entry, follow these steps:


Step 1 On the Navigation pane, click Line.

Step 2 Click DMC T3-T1 Mapping.

The DMC T3-T1 Mapping screen opens.

Step 3 On the DMC T3-T1 Mapping screen, click the "-" icon for the entry you want to delete.

Step 4 Confirm your action.

The system deletes the map entry.


To delete a range of map table entries, follow these steps:


Step 1 On the Navigation pane, click Line.

Step 2 Click DMC T3-T1 Mapping.

The DMC T3-T1 Mapping screen opens.

Step 3 On the DMC T3-T1 Mapping screen, click the "-" icon on the top row of icons.

The Delete DMC Mapping form opens.

Step 4 Specify the lines to delete, which the following table describes:

Displayed Information Description

Source T3 Line Num

The number of the source DS3 line. When mapping more than one DS1 line, other DS3 lines may be mapped. Valid entries are 1 through 6.

Source T1 Line Num

The number of the DS1 line, or starting DS1 line, within the DS3 line. Valid entries are 1 through 28.

Number Of Lines for Mapping

The number of map pairs to add. Valid entries are 1 through 192, depending on existing mapping. To map a single point, set to 1.

Step 5 Click Delete and confirm your action.

The system deletes the map entries.


Configuring Fast Ethernet lines

This section describes the procedures for adding and changing Fast Ethernet lines.

Viewing Fast Ethernet Configuration and Status

To view Fast Ethernet line status, follow these steps:


Step 1 On the Navigation pane, click Line.

Step 2 Click Ether.

Step 3 Click All Lines.

The Ether Line Configuration screen opens.


Step 4 Interpret the table as follows:

Displayed Information Description

Slot

The slot number of the SCC with the line

Line

The line number of the Fast Ethernet line

MAC Address

The physical address of the line

IP Address

The IP address for this host

Subnet Mask

The IP subnet mask for this host

Alarm Status

The current alarm condition of the line

  • Green---normal operation

  • Yellow---minor alarm

  • Red---major alarm

Operational Status

The operational status for the line, as follows:

  • active

  • inactive

  • failed

  • link down in active state

  • link down in inactive state

Subnet Mask

The IP subnet mask for this host

Gateway Address

The primary gateway for this line

RDP

The Router Discovery Protocol status


To view selective Fast Ethernet lines, follow these steps:


Step 1 On the Navigation pane, click Ether.

Step 2 Click Selective-Lines.

The selection criteria screen opens.


Step 3 Enter your selection criteria:

Criteria Description

Slot Number

The SCC slot number. Valid entries: 9 or 10.

Line Status

The status of the lines you want to view:

  • active

  • inactive

  • failed

  • lindDownActive

  • linkDownInactive

Step 4 Click Display.

The Ether Line Configuration form opens with Fast Ethernet lines that meet the filter criteria.


Adding a Fast Ethernet Line

To add a Fast Ethernet line, follow these steps:


Step 1 On the Navigation pane, click Line.

Step 2 Click Ether.

Step 3 Click All Lines.

The Ether Line Configuration screen opens.

Step 4 On the Ether Line Configuration screen, click the "+" icon.

The Add Ether Line form opens.


Step 5 Specify the line configuration:

Displayed Information Description

Slot

The slot number of the SCC with the line

Line

The line number of the Fast Ethernet line

IP Address

The IP address for this host

Subnet Mask

The IP subnet mask for this host

Gateway Address

The primary gateway for this line

RDP

The Router Discovery Protocol status

Add Target State

The desired operational state for the line

Duplex Mode

The duplex mode for the line, either full or half

Step 6 Click Add.

The system adds the line.


Changing a Fast Ethernet Line


Warning Changing a Fast Ethernet line interrupts service to a large number of users. Perform this operation during light traffic periods or in a pre-arranged maintenance window.


Step 1 On the Navigation pane, click Line.

Step 2 Click Ether.

Step 3 Click All Lines.

The Ether Line Configuration screen opens.

Step 4 On the Ether Line Configuration screen, click the "i" icon on the row you want to modify.

The Modify Ether Line Configuration form opens.


The form displays the following read-only values:

Displayed Information Description

Link Alarm Status

The current Fast Ethernet alarm status:

  • Red --- major alarm

  • Yellow --- minor alarm

  • Green --- no alarm

Oper Status

The operational status:

  • active

  • inactive

  • failed

  • link down in active state

  • link down in inactive state

IP Address

The IP address for the Fast Ethernet line, expressed in standard IP dot notation

Step 5 Update Fast Ethernet settings as follows:

Displayed Information Description

Slot

The slot number of the SCC, either 9 or 10

Line

The Fast Ethernet line number, from 1 to 4

Subnet Mask

The subnet mask for this line, expressed in standard IP dot notation

Gateway Address

The primary IP gateway for this line

RDP

Enables or disables Router Discovery Protocol:

  • enable (default)

  • disable

Duplex Mode

The mode of the line:

  • full (default)

  • half

Step 6 To change the administrative status of the line, click Link Up or Link Down.

Step 7 Click Modify and confirm your action.

The system changes the Fast Ethernet configuration.


Changing the Administrative Status

You can bring the Fast Ethernet line up or down from the Modify Ether Line Configuration form.

To change Fast Ethernet administrative status, follow these steps:


Step 1 On the Navigation pane, click Ether.

Step 2 Click All Lines.

The Ether Line Configuration screen opens.

Step 3 On the Ether Line Configuration screen, click the "i" icon on the row you want to modify.

The Modify Ether Line Configuration form opens:

Step 4 Click Link Up or Link Down, as desired.

Step 5 Click Modify and confirm your action.


Deleting a Fast Ethernet Line

To delete a Fast Ethernet line, follow these steps:


Step 1 On the Navigation pane, click Line.

Step 2 Click Ether.

Step 3 Click All Lines.

The Ether Line Configuration screen opens.

Step 4 On the Ether Line Configuration screen, click the "-" icon on the line you want to delete.

Step 5 Confirm your action.

The system deletes the Fast Ethernet line.


Configuring Static Routes

This section describes the process of configuring static routes for Fast Ethernet lines.

Viewing Static Routes

To view all static routes, follow these steps:


Step 1 On the Navigation pane, click Route.

Step 2 Click Static Route Setup.

The Static Route Configuration form opens:


Step 3 Interpret the table as follows:

Displayed Information Description

Destination IP Subnet

The IP address of a remote network with which you want a static route. The last byte of the IP number must be zero. For example, 127.2.4.0 is valid.

Slot

Slot number for the route entry.

Line

Line number for the route entry.

Priority

Priority for the route entry. Priority 1 is the highest and 10 is the lowest, with a default of 1.


Adding Static Routes

To add a static route, follow these steps:


Step 1 On the Navigation pane, click Route.

Step 2 Click Static Route Setup.

The Static Route Configuration screen opens.

Step 3 On the Static Route Configuration screen, click the "+" icon.

The Add Static Route Configuration form opens:


Step 4 Specify the static route parameters as follows:

Displayed Information Description

Destination IP Subnet

The IP address of a remote router with which you want a static route. The last byte of the IP number must be zero. For example, 127.2.4.0 is valid.

Out-bound Slot Number

Slot number for the route entry.

Out-bound Line Number

Line number for the route entry.

Priority

Priority for the route entry. Priority 1 is the highest and 10 is the lowest.

Step 5 Click Add.

The system adds the static route to the routing table.


Deleting Static Routes

To delete a static route, follow these steps:


Step 1 On the Navigation pane, click Route.

Step 2 Click Static Route Setup.

The Static Route Configuration screen opens.

Step 3 On the Static Route Configuration screen, click the "-" icon on the row with the route you want to delete and confirm your action.

The system deletes the static route from the routing table.


Viewing All Lines

To view a summary of all lines, follow these steps


Step 1 On the Navigation pane, click All Lines.

Step 2 Click the All Lines submenu item.

The Common Line screen opens:


Step 3 Interpret the table as follows:

Displayed Information Description

Slot

The slot number of the line

Line

The line number

Line Type

The type of line

Step 4 To view line information, click the "i" icon.

Step 5 To view counter information, click the "C" icon.


To view selected lines, follow these steps:


Step 1 On the Navigation pane, click All Lines.

Step 2 Click Selective-Lines.

The following form opens:


Step 3 Enter the line filter criteria:
Displayed Information Description

Slot Number

The desired slot number. Valid settings are 1-16 and all.

Line Type

The type of line:

  • dsx1-t1

  • dsx3-t3

  • fast-ether

  • all

Step 4 Click Display.

The Common Line screen opens with the filter criteria applied.



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