Troubleshooting DSU Installation

Troubleshooting DSU Installation

Introduction

Some potential DSU installation problems are:

Improper port connection of the EIM.

Improper telephone company interface connection.

The DSU DIM is not connected in DTE configuration.

The motherboard switches are not in the proper positions.

The DSU option Software is not operational.

The DSU port clock source option is not correct.

No signal from the telephone company interface.

CTP

The following information, available from the control terminal, can help you

Troubleshooting

troubleshoot.

 

 

 

 

 

Node Statistics

Used to verify that the software version contains the DSU

 

 

option modifications. It also indicates if the DSU DIM is

 

 

recognized by the software.

 

 

 

 

Port Statistics

Used to verify that data is sent without error. Error counts

 

 

may denote an error in clocking mode configuration. Port

 

 

statistics also indicate if the software recognizes the DSU

 

 

DIM.

 

 

 

 

Monitor

Input and output signals determine if the DSU option is in

 

 

a loopback mode requested by the remote end. This would

 

 

explain the inability to send data. Continuous bipolar

 

 

violations also indicate that the remote system is out of

 

 

service.

 

 

 

 

DSU Internal

Failure of this loopback mode indicates that the EIM

 

Loopback

module is not connected.

If Problems Arise

 

 

 

 

If any of your equipment is operating incorrectly, immediately remove it from the

Installing the DSU telephone line before it harms your network. If the telephone company notes the

 

problem, they may temporarily disconnect your service. They will notify you in

advance of the disconnection, when possible. If advance notification is not feasible, you will be notified as soon as possible. When you are notified, you will be given the chance to correct the problem and be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

If the PathBuilder S24x, 26x, and 27x switch Integral DSU needs repair, 3Com or an authorized representative of 3Com can repair it. For information, contact 3Com Technical Support at 1 800 NET 3Com (1 800 638 3266).

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