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Dial Feature Card LEDs (continued)

DFC

LED

State

Description

 

 

 

 

T3 DFC

ACTIVITY (ACT)

Fast flicker

Indicates DFC is up and running.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slow flicker

Indicates DFC is not yet fully functional.

 

 

 

 

 

OK/MAINT

On (Green)

The CT3 DFC passed initial power-up diagnostics tests and is

 

 

 

operating normally.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yellow

The CT3 DFC is not functioning. See the console for messages.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

Indicates that all calls associated with the DFC are shut down

 

 

 

and it is safe to remove the card with the system powered on.

 

 

 

 

 

M13 alarm (MA)

On

Indicates the presence of one of the following on the CT3 line:

 

 

 

received alarm indication signal (RAIS), loss of signal (LOS),

 

 

 

receive red alarm (RRED), or a far-end receive failure

 

 

 

(RFERF).1

 

 

Off

Remains off when operating condition is normal.

 

 

 

 

 

Remote alarm (RA)

On

Indicates a T1 alarm condition encountered by software.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

Remains off when operating condition is normal.

 

 

 

 

 

Local alarm (LA)

On

Indicates a T1 alarm condition encountered by software for a

 

 

 

specific port.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

Remains off when operating condition is normal.

 

 

 

 

 

T3 EN/DIS

Green

Indicates a CT3 card line connection enabling normal

 

 

 

operation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yellow

Normal operation is disabled.

 

 

 

 

 

Low signal (LOS)

On

Indicates the CT3 LIU is experiencing a loss of signal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

Remains off when operating condition is normal.

 

 

 

 

 

Network loop

On

Indicates that at least one T1 is unavailable.

 

(LOOP)

 

 

 

Off

Remains off when operating condition is normal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Universal port

ACTIVITY (ACT)

Flickering

There is call activity on the DFC.

DFC

 

 

 

OK/MAINT

On

The DFC passed the initial power-up diagnostic tests and is

 

 

 

 

operating normally.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

Indicates that all calls associated with the card are shut down

 

 

 

and it is safe to remove the card with the system powered on.

 

 

 

 

1. To display information about an M13 alarm, use the show CT3 EXEC command.

4Connect Cables

Note The information in this document applies to the Cisco AS5350, Cisco AS5400, and Cisco AS5400HPX universal gateways.

Note Unless specifically noted, all references to the Cisco AS5400 also apply to the Cisco AS5400HPX.

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Contents Cisco AS5350 and Cisco AS5400 Universal Gateways Documents, Equipment, and Tools User DocumentationCisco IOS Software Documentation Related Hardware DocumentationItems Not Included Install ChassisSafety Information Setting Up the Chassis Rack-Mounting the ChassisAttaching Brackets Required Tools and EquipmentDesktop Installation Installation in a RackChassis Ground Connection Installing a Carrier Card Install ModulesInstalling Carrier Cards Install the Carrier Card in the Cisco AS5350 Installing DFCs Gateway Software Configuration GuideInstalling a DFC in a Cisco AS5350 DFC LED State DescriptionConnect Cables T3 DFC Activity ACTConnect a Console Terminal System Management and Power ConnectionsWAN, LAN, and Voice Connections Color or Port or Connection Type Connected to CableConnecting Cisco AS5350 to Console Terminal Connect to Ethernet Network Connect to a WAN DeviceConnecting 8-Port DFC on Cisco AS5350 to RJ-45 Jack Accompanied this device RJ-45 jack E1 cable Connecting T3 DFC on Cisco AS5350 to T3 CSU/DSU Connecting T3 DFC on Cisco AS5400 to T3 CSU/DSU Connecting Serial Port on Cisco AS5400 to CSU/DSU Information document that accompanied this deviceConnecting Alarm Device to Cisco AS5350 Connect AC Power Alarm PinoutsConnect DC Power That accompanied this deviceRemove power from the DC circuit Cisco AS5400 DC Power Supply Connections Power Up the Universal Gateway Checklist for Power UpPower-Up Procedure Perform Initial Configuration Initial Configuration Using the Setup Command FacilityEnter a host name for the gateway Press Enter for every slot, port, and channel Initial Configuration Using CLI Manual Configuration Router# configure terminalGatewayconfig# service timestamps debug datetime msec Gatewayconfig# enable secret guessmeGatewayconfig# service password-encryption Gatewayconfig# service timestamps log datetime msecGateway# show privilege Configuring Local AAA SecurityGateway# configure terminal Configure Basic Dial Access Gateway# ping Configuring the Asynchronous Group InterfaceGatewayconfig# interface group-async Gateway# show interface async 4/0 Gateway# show async statusConfiguring a Channelized T1 or E1 DFC Configuring a Channelized T3 DFC Gateway# show controller t1 1/7Gateway# show controller t3 1/0 Configuring Isdn PRI Area Keyword Switch Type Gatewayconfig# controller t3 7/016Gateway# show controller t1 1/0 Gateway# show isdn status Gateway# show isdn serviceGateway# show running-config Configuring the D Channels for Isdn Signaling Gatewayconfig-if#isdn incoming-voice modem Gatewayconfig# interface serial 1/023Gatewayconfig-if#ip address 172.16.254.254 Configuring the Universal Port Dial Feature Card and Lines Gateway# show interface serial 1/023Feature Description SPE FirmwareAllow all protocols to be used when connecting to the line Configure Clocking Gateway# show lineDial Feature Card Ports Gatewayconfig# dial-tdm-clock priority 2 1/019 Gatewayconfig# dial-tdm-clock priority 1 externalGatewayconfig# dial-tdm-clock priority 2 4/6 Gatewayconfig# dial-tdm-clock priority 3 freeYES Voice over IP Saving Configuration ChangesGateway# copy running-config startup-config PrerequisitesWhere to Go Next Configuration TasksFor new features associated with a software release Slot NumberingObtaining Technical Assistance Cisco TAC Website Cisco TAC Escalation CenterObtaining Additional Publications and Information Page USA

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