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Line and port management screens facilitate viewing, configuring, and deleting the following telecom and datacom facilities:
This chapter describes the configuration process.
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).

The icons link to other forms that support the following tasks:
| Icon | Task |
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- | 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."
See the following sections for line configuration tasks.
This section describes the procedures for viewing or changing DS0 lines.
To view DS0 line status, follow these steps:
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:
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Port number | The port number associated with this DS0 |
To view selected lines, follow these steps:
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:
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Step 5 Click Display.
The Dsx0 Status screen opens, displaying the lines that meet the selection criteria.
To change the configuration of a DS0 line, follow these steps:
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:
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Step 5 Update the voice port parameters as follows:
| Parameter | Description |
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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.
To delete a DS0 line, follow these steps:
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.
This section describes the procedures for adding and changing DS1 lines.
To view DS1 line status, follow these steps:
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:
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Line Coding | The coding used for zero code suppression on this line:
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Line Status | The DS1 line status, displayed as a row of twelve indications. Interpret the indicators from right to left as follows:
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Status | The line status:
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To view selected lines
Step 2 Click Dsx1.
Step 3 Click Selective Lines.
The selection form opens.

Step 4 Enter the DS1 selection criteria:
| Criteria | Description |
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Slot Number | The desired slot number. Valid settings are 1-16 and all. |
Line Coding | The line coding:
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Line Type | The line type:
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Line Status | The line status:
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Step 5 Click Display.
Step 6 The DSX1 Line Configuration screen opens, displaying the lines that meet the selection criteria.
To add DS1 lines, follow these steps:
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:
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Send Code | The type of code sent across the DS1 interface by the Cisco MGX 8260. The only valid settings are:
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Signal Mode | The signal mode for the transmit direction. In the receive direction, it is always set to robbed bit. The valid settings are:
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Line Coding | The coding used for zero code suppression on the DS1 line. The valid settings are:
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Loopback Config | The loopback configuration of the DS1 interface. The valid settings are:
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Transmit Clock Source | The clock source for the transmit signal:
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Step 6 Click Add. The system adds the DS1 lines.
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Note When adding contiguous lines, the system stops adding lines if an error occurs. |
To change the configuration of a DS1 line, follow these steps:
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 |
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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 |
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Line Type | The type of DS1 line:
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Send code | The type of code sent across the DS1 interface by the Cisco MGX 8260:
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Signal Mode | The signal mode for the transmit direction. In the receive direction, it is always set to robbed bit. The valid settings are:
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Line Coding | The coding used for zero code suppression on the DS1 line. The valid settings are:
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Loopback Config | The loopback configuration of the DS1 interface. The valid settings are:
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Transmit Clock Source | The clock source for the transmit signal:
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Step 6 Click Modify. The system applies the configuration changes.
To delete a single DS1 line, follow these steps:
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 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.
This section describes the procedures for adding and changing DS3 lines.
To view DS3 line status, follow these steps:
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 |
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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:
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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:
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Loopback Config | The source for the transmit signal clock:
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To view selected lines, follow these steps:
Step 2 Click Dsx3.
Step 3 Click Selective Lines.
The selection form opens.

Step 4 Enter the DS3 selection criteria:
| Criteria | Description |
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Slot Number | The desired slot number. Valid settings are 1-16 and all. |
Loopback Config | The loopback configuration of the line:
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Line Type | The line type:
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Line Status | The line status:
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Step 5 Click Display.
The Dsx3 Line Configuration screen opens, displaying the lines that meet the selection criteria.
To add DS3 lines, follow these steps:
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 |
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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:
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LoopbackConfig | Specifies the loopback test state:
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Step 6 Click Add.
The system adds the DS3 lines.
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Note When adding contiguous lines, the system stops adding lines if an error occurs. |
To change the configuration of a DS3 line, follow these steps:
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 |
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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 |
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LineType | Indicates the DS3 C-bit usage:
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LoopbackConfig | Specifies the loopback test state:
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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.
To delete a single DS3 line, follow these steps:
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 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.
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.
To view the mapping table, follow these steps:
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 |
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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 |
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 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 |
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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.
To modify entries in the map table, follow these steps:
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 |
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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.
To delete a single map table entry, follow these steps:
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 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 |
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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.
This section describes the procedures for adding and changing Fast Ethernet lines.
To view Fast Ethernet line status, follow these steps:
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 |
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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
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Operational Status | The operational status for the line, as follows:
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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 2 Click Selective-Lines.
The selection criteria screen opens.

Step 3 Enter your selection criteria:
| Criteria | Description |
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Slot Number | The SCC slot number. Valid entries: 9 or 10. |
Line Status | The status of the lines you want to view:
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Step 4 Click Display.
The Ether Line Configuration form opens with Fast Ethernet lines that meet the filter criteria.
To add a Fast Ethernet line, follow these steps:
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 |
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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.
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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 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 |
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Link Alarm Status | The current Fast Ethernet alarm status:
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Oper Status | The operational status:
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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 |
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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:
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Duplex Mode | The mode of the line:
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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.
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 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.
To delete a Fast Ethernet line, follow these steps:
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.
This section describes the process of configuring static routes for Fast Ethernet lines.
To view all static routes, follow these steps:
Step 2 Click Static Route Setup.
The Static Route Configuration form opens:

Step 3 Interpret the table as follows:
| Displayed Information | Description |
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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. |
To add a static route, follow these steps:
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 |
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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.
To delete a static route, follow these steps:
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.
To view a summary of all lines, follow these steps
Step 2 Click the All Lines submenu item.
The Common Line screen opens:

Step 3 Interpret the table as follows:
| Displayed Information | Description |
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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 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:
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Step 4 Click Display.
The Common Line screen opens with the filter criteria applied.
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Posted: Thu Mar 30 20:28:06 PST 2000
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