Paradyne 727 manual About This Guide, Document Purpose and Intended Audience, Document Summary

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About This Guide

Document Purpose and Intended Audience

This guide contains information needed to set up, configure, and operate the

Model 7510 DSU and is intended for installers and operators.

Document Summary

Section

Description

Chapter 1

About the DSU. Describes the DSU features and shows

 

examples of typical configurations.

Chapter 2

Using the Asynchronous Terminal Interface. Provides

 

instructions for accessing the user interface and navigating

 

the screens.

Chapter 3

Customizing the DSU. Provides procedures for setting up

 

the user interface and DSU configuration.

Chapter 4

Monitoring the DSU. Describes monitoring details about the

 

LEDs, DSU status, and network statistics.

Chapter 5

Testing. Provides details about available tests and test

 

setup.

Chapter 6

Messages and Troubleshooting. Provides information on

 

device messages and troubleshooting.

Appendix A

Configuration Option Tables. Contains all configuration

 

options, default settings, and possible settings.

Appendix B

Worksheets. Contains all the configuration options, default

 

settings, and possible settings to use for planning.

Appendix C

Cables and Pin Assignments. Contains connector and

 

interface details.

Appendix D

Technical Specifications. Contains physical and regulatory

 

specifications of the DSU.

7510-A2-GB20-00

March 1997

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Contents Area Code Change Model 7510 DSU Copyright  1997 Paradyne Corporation All rights reserved Contents Monitoring the DSU Technical Specifications Glossary Index Document Purpose and Intended Audience About This GuideDocument Summary Model 7510 DSU Startup Instructions Product-Related DocumentsAbout the DSU Model 7510 DSU FeaturesRouter Relay Network Typical DSU ConfigurationsRouter FrameTerminal User InterfacesRear Panel Interfaces ModemConnecting to the Terminal Port Using the Asynchronous Terminal InterfaceSelect Initiating an ATI SessionMain Menu Use the screen format Status Test Configuration Control Load FromScreen Format Types What Affects Screen DisplaysData Port Options Screen Work AreasKeyboard Keys Navigating the ScreensPress For the screen Select Press Return to Function Screen Function KeysExample Switching to the Screen Function Key AreaNetwork Tests Ending an ATI Session Device Name Customizing the DSUIdentifying the Device and System Main Menu → Control → Device NameIf you select Then Saving Configuration OptionsConfiguration Option Area Configuration Option Set Configuring the DSUConfiguration Option Areas Accessing and Displaying Configuration OptionsWhat to Monitor Monitoring the DSUMain Menu → Status → System and Test Status Viewing System and Test StatusSystem and Test Status Health and Status SELF-TEST Results Hhhmmss Health and StatusSelf-Test Results Messages What Message Indicates What To Do Self-Test ResultsTest Status Messages Meaning Test Status MessagesMain Menu → Status → Network Interface Status Viewing Network Interface StatusNetwork Performance Statistics Viewing Network Performance StatisticsDisplay Leds System Network Alarm Test DM OOS OOF NS TXD RXD RTS CTS DTRMonitoring the LEDs Main Menu → Status → Display LEDsSystem LEDs AlarmNetwork LEDs DM ± Data ModeOOS ± Out of Service NS ± No SignalPort LEDs Test TestingAccessing the Test Menu Main Menu → TestNetwork Interface Options , Table A-2 Device Messages Loopback Type Initiated ByMain Menu → Test → Network Tests Running Network TestsCSU or External Network Loopback Send V.54 Up/Down Sequences DSU or Internal Network LoopbackTest Pattern for the Network Main Menu → Test → Data Port Tests Running Data Port TestsData Port Tests Test Pattern for the DTE Local LoopbackMain Menu → Test → Lamp Test Running the Lamp TestEnding an Active Test Device Messages 1 What Message Indicates What To Do Messages and TroubleshootingMessages and Troubleshooting Responding to Device MessagesDevice Messages 2 What Message Indicates What To Do Troubleshooting 1 Symptom Possible Cause Solutions TroubleshootingDisplaying DSU Identity Information Resetting the DSUTroubleshooting 2 Symptom Possible Cause Solutions Main Menu → Control → Reset DeviceStatus Load Edit/Display Test Configuration Option TablesSelect To Access To Configure OverviewTable A-1. System Options 1 Operating ModeLads Timing Possible Settings Internal, External, Receive System Options MenuTest Duration min Test TimeoutTable A-1. System Options 2 Lads Line Rate KbpsData Scrambling 64K CC Network Interface Options MenuTable A-2. Network Interface Options Network-initiated DSU Loopback 64K CCBilateral Loopback Data Port Options MenuTable A-3. Data Port Options 1 Invert Transmit ClockCarrier Control by RTS Table A-3. Data Port Options 2Rlsd Control Table A-4. Terminal Port Options 1 Inactivity TimeoutTerminal Port Options Table A-3. Data Port Options 3Disconnect Timeminutes Table A-4. Terminal Port Options 2Configuration Option Settings Configuration WorksheetsWorksheets Network Interface Cables and Pin Assignments Signal Direction Pin # Terminal Port EIA-232 ConnectorSignal User Data Port ConnectorDirection Pin Socket Connector Pin Standard EIA-232-D Crossover CableCable Plug to Modular Jack LAN Adapter LAN Adapter Converter and CableModular RJ48S DDS Network Interface Cable RJ48S DDS Network Interface Cable Functions Circuit Pin #Table D-1. Model 7510 DSU Technical Specifications 1 Technical SpecificationsDTE Data Port Interface Table D-1. Model 7510 DSU Technical Specifications 2Network Interface Network CompatibilityGlossary Frame relay Factory defaultsEIA-232 Excessive BPVNon-latching ResetMultiplexing NodeNumbers IndexIN-2 IN-3

727 specifications

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