RAD Data comm ASM-60 Chapter Diagnostics, Error Detection, Power-Up Self-Test, Front-Panel LEDs

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Chapter 5

Diagnostics

This chapter describes the ASM-60 diagnostic functions, which include:

Status indications, alarms, power-up self-test

VDSL performance diagnostics

LED testing.

5.1 Error Detection

This section explains how to detect and fix errors and other problematic conditions in ASM-60.

Power-Up Self-Test

ASM-60 performs a hardware self-test upon turn-on. The self-test sequence checks the critical circuit functions of the modem.

Front-Panel LEDs

The status of ASM-60 is indicated by the ALM, SYNC A and SYNC B indicators located on the front panel. For the description of LEDs and their functions, refer to Chapter 3.

Alarms

ASM-60 maintains two alarm buffers: temporary (up to 20 alarms) and permanent (up to 100 alarms). The temporary alarm buffer is displayed by the ASM-60 management software as Alarms screen (see Figure 5-1), and the permanent alarm buffer as Log File (see Figure 5-2).

An alarm enters simultaneously both Alarms display and log file, and the ALM LED turns on to indicate the condition. But once the event that caused the alarm is cleared, the alarm is removed from the temporary buffer, but it remains in the log file, enabling you to view the alarm history.

Main Menu

2

Display

2

Alarms

Working with the Temporary Alarms Buffer

To access the Alarms screen:

1.From the Main menu, type 2. The Display menu appears.

2.From the Display menu, type 2.

The Alarms screen appears (Figure 5-1).

Error Detection

5-1

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Contents ASM-60 Page International Headquarters RAD Data Communications Inc ASM-60Limited Warranty Please observe the following precautions General Safety InstructionsConnection of DC Mains General Safety PracticesConnection of AC Mains Connection of Data and Telecommunications Cables Ports Safety StatusElectromagnetic Compatibility EMC Canadian Emission Requirements Page Manufacturers Name Manufacturers Address SafetyProduct Name Supplementary InformationPage Setting the Internal Switches Installing ASM-60Connecting the Interfaces Connecting the PowerOperating ASM-60 Configuring ASM-60Normal Indications Selecting the Data RateContents Diagnostics List of Figures Table of Contents Overview Chapter IntroductionVersions ApplicationFeatures D View of ASM-60 Physical DescriptionFunctional Description ASM-60 Block DiagramRange Technical SpecificationsData Rate Interface 24/RS-232 TypeFuse 250A, slow-blow AC Voltage 100 to 240 VAC ±10%, 50 to 60 Hz, 6W ProtectionTransformers to the transmit and receive lines Site Requirements and Prerequisites Chapter Installation and SetupInstallation and Setup Package ContentsClosing the ASM-60 Case Connecting the LineOpening the ASM-60 Case To connect the Hssi interface Connecting the DTEHssi Interface Connector Pinout To connect the AC power Installation and Setup LED Indicators Front Panel IndicatorsChapter Operation Name FunctionTurning On ASM-60 ASM-60 Indicator StatusNormal Operation Turning Off ASM-60Chapter Management from a Terminal Control Port Interface CharacteristicsPreparing for the Control Session Preparing TerminalInitiating a Control Session Navigating the Management MenusTo initiate a control session To choose an optionTerminal Management Menus Starting the Control SessionMain Menu To display the Configuration menuDisplaying the ASM-60 System Information To access the Display menuTo display the ASM-60 status Displaying the ASM-60 StatusTo reset ASM-60 Resetting ASM-60Resetting ASM-60 Error Detection Chapter DiagnosticsPower-Up Self-Test AlarmsWorking with the Log File To access the log fileASM-60 Alarms Displaying the Vdsl Performance DiagnosticsTo display the Vdsl diagnostics Number Terminal Message Description SeverityASM-60 Performance Monitoring Parameters After the ASM-60 power-upTo run the LEDs test Running the Diagnostic TestsRunning the LEDs Test Running the Diagnostic Tests Appendix a IR-ETH Interface Module IR-ETH Connector OptionsAppendix a IR-ETH Interface Module ProtocolDIP Switch Settings Installation and OperationTable A-2. DIP Switch Settings Section Name Description Default Number SettingConnecting to LAN LED IndicatorsTable A-3. IR-ETH Bridge LED Indicators Description Location Color NameIntroduction IR-ETH/QH ConnectorAppendix B IR-ETH/QH Interface Module Protocol Point-to-point Data Rate Kbps to 45 Mbps Table B-1 RJ-45 Connector PinoutPin Signal Function Table B-2. DIP Switch Settings Setting the DIP SwitchTable B-3. IR-ETH/QH LED Indicators Section Name Description Possible Settings Factory SettingConnecting the LAN Overview Appendix C IR-IP Interface ModuleConnector 10BaseT UTP Shielded RJ-45 Delay FrameStandard Conforms to Ieee 802.3/Ethernet Data Rate Mbps ProtocolsIR-IP LEDs IR-IP DIP SwitchTable C-1. IR-IP LEDs Functions Table C-3 RJ-45 PinoutIntroduction Accessing the IR-IP Management SubsystemIR-IP Management Subsystem, General Default IP Communication Parameters Performing Preliminary ConfigurationOutline of Preliminary Configuration To perform the preliminary configuration procedurePreliminary Telnet Host Configuration Connecting the Telnet HostAssigning the Router LAN Interface Address IP Learning MechanismAssigning a LAN IP Address to a New IR-IP To view and edit the ARP table contentsTo configure the IP router LAN address What to Do If Changing the LAN IP Address of a Configured IR-IPNo ping replies from IR-IP IP learning process is not successfulStarting a Management Utility General Operating ProceduresIR-IP Management Utility Menu Structure of Management Utility Quick Setup MenuTo access the Quick Setup menu LAN IP Address Default GatewayLAN IP Mask WAN IP AddressOperation with Default Gateway Read Protocol from DIP SwitchesProtocol ParametersTelnet Password Management Access MenuTelnet Inactivity Timeout To access the Management Access menuTo access the Advanced Setup menu Advanced Setup MenuTo access the Device Identification menu Device Identification MenuInterface Parameters Menu Maintenance Protocol Aging TimeoutWAN Protocol Parameters Frame Relay Protocol Menu WAN ThrottleWAN Protocol Parameters PPP Protocol Menu Authentication ProtocolHeader and Control Field Compression Protocol Field CompressionPassword To Accept Password To SendSecurity Host/Guest User Name To SendMulticast Forwarding To access the Multicast IP menuMulticast IP Menu To access the Device Control menu To access the Static Groups menuDevice Control Menu Static GroupsNew Software Download Menu Total TimeoutServer IP Address File NameResets Menu View Error Log ScreenReset Device Reset LANView Menu Configuration and ConnectionReset WAN To access the Multicast Groups Table screen To access the ARP Tables screenARP Tables Multicast Groups Table ScreenStatistics Screen To access the Statistics menuTo access the Diagnostic Tools menu Diagnostic Tool Ping Terminal MenuTo ping a host Using the Ping FunctionTo erase the user’s configuration Erasing User’s ConfigurationErasing IR-IP Software Desired positions, and then turn ASM-60 on againDownloading New Software Erasing Application SoftwareTo erase the application software Case, it is recommended to turn ASM-60 off and then back onAppendix C IR-IP Interface Module Erasing IR-IP Software Excellent Good Fair Poor Very Poor Customer Response FormPage Error Report Page Page International Headquarters
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ASM-60 specifications

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