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, TST, 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

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Contents International Headquarters RAD Data Communications Inc ASM-60Page Warranty Ports Safety Status Safety WarningsConnecting the Power Installing ASM-60Setting the Internal Switches Connecting the InterfacesSelecting the Data Rate Configuring ASM-60Operating ASM-60 Normal IndicationsContents List of Figures Overview Chapter IntroductionTest Capabilities Real Time AlarmsDTE Interface ManagementD View of ASM-60 Physical DescriptionFunctional Description ASM-60 Block DiagramInterface 24/RS-232 Type Technical SpecificationsSupport via RJ-45 connector IR-IP IP router via RJ-45 connectorFuse 250A, slow-blow Transformers to the transmit and receive linesSite Requirements and Prerequisites Chapter Installation and SetupTo install ASM-60 Package ContentsInstallation and Setup Performing the Internal SettingsOpening the ASM-60 Case Connecting the LineClosing the ASM-60 Case Hssi Interface Connector Pinout Connecting the DTETo connect the Hssi interface To connect the AC power Installation and Setup Name Function Front Panel IndicatorsASM-60 LED Indicators Chapter OperationTurning On ASM-60 ASM-60 Indicator StatusTurning Off ASM-60 Preparing Terminal Control Port Interface CharacteristicsChapter Management from a Terminal Preparing for the Control SessionTo choose an option Navigating the Management MenusInitiating a Control Session To initiate a control sessionTerminal 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 Alarms Chapter DiagnosticsError Detection Power-Up Self-TestWorking with the Log File To access the log fileNumber Terminal Message Description Severity Displaying the Vdsl Performance DiagnosticsASM-60 Alarms To display the Vdsl diagnosticsASM-60 Performance Monitoring Parameters After the ASM-60 power-upRunning the LEDs Test Running the Diagnostic TestsTo run the LEDs test Running the Diagnostic Tests Appendix a IR-ETH Interface Module IR-ETH Connector OptionsProtocol LANFigure A-4. IR-ETH Layout UTP Option Installation and OperationTable A-2. DIP Switch Settings DIP Switch SettingsLED Indicators Connecting to LANAppendix B IR-ETH/QH Interface Module IR-ETH/QH ConnectorIntroduction Pin Signal Function Table B-1 RJ-45 Connector PinoutProtocol Point-to-point Data Rate Kbps to 45 Mbps Table B-2. DIP Switch Settings Setting the DIP SwitchSection Name Description Possible Settings Factory Setting Table B-3. IR-ETH/QH LED Indicators Connecting the LANLED Name Color Description Location Overview Appendix C IR-IP Interface ModuleTopology Delay FrameConnector 10BaseT UTP Shielded RJ-45 Standard Conforms to Ieee 802.3/Ethernet Data RateTable C-3 RJ-45 Pinout IR-IP DIP SwitchIR-IP LEDs Table C-1. IR-IP LEDs FunctionsIR-IP Management Subsystem, General Accessing the IR-IP Management SubsystemIntroduction To perform the preliminary configuration procedure Performing Preliminary ConfigurationDefault IP Communication Parameters Outline of Preliminary ConfigurationIP Learning Mechanism Connecting the Telnet HostPreliminary Telnet Host Configuration Assigning the Router LAN Interface AddressTo configure the IP router LAN address To view and edit the ARP table contentsAssigning a LAN IP Address to a New IR-IP IP learning process is not successful Changing the LAN IP Address of a Configured IR-IPWhat to Do If No ping replies from IR-IPIR-IP Management Utility General Operating ProceduresStarting a Management Utility To access the Quick Setup menu Quick Setup MenuMenu Structure of Management Utility WAN IP Mask LAN IP AddressLAN IP Mask WAN IP AddressProtocol Management Access MenuDefault Gateway Read Protocol from DIP SwitchesTo access the Management Access menu Advanced Setup MenuTelnet Password Telnet Inactivity TimeoutDevice Name To access the Advanced Setup menuTo access the Device Identification menu Device Identification MenuInterface Parameters Menu WAN Protocol Parameters Frame Relay Protocol Menu Aging TimeoutMaintenance Protocol To access the Protocol Parameters menuProtocol Field Compression Authentication ProtocolWAN Protocol Parameters PPP Protocol Menu Header and Control Field CompressionUser Name To Send Password To SendPassword To Accept Security Host/GuestMulticast IP Menu To access the Multicast IP menuMulticast Forwarding Static Groups To access the Static Groups menuTo access the Device Control menu Device Control MenuFile Name Total TimeoutNew Software Download Menu Server IP AddressReset LAN View Error Log ScreenResets Menu Reset DeviceReset WAN Configuration and ConnectionView Menu Multicast Groups Table Screen To access the ARP Tables screenTo access the Multicast Groups Table screen ARP TablesStatistics Screen To access the Statistics menuTo access the Diagnostic Tools menu Diagnostic Tool Ping Terminal MenuTo ping a host Using the Ping FunctionErasing Application Software Erasing User’s ConfigurationTo erase the user’s configuration Erasing IR-IP SoftwareCase, it is recommended to turn ASM-60 off and then back on Downloading New SoftwareTo download new software Appendix C IR-IP Interface Module Erasing IR-IP Software
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ASM-60 specifications

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