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Multiserver Multiserver Trademarks Table of Contents Table of Contents Bench Configuration and Testing Getting StartedUsing Modems with the Interconnect Link Link ConfigurationTesting Asynchronous Data Channels Data-Channel Configuration Switching ConfigurationAdministration Diagnostics LCD/Keypad Appendix a WorksheetsAppendix B Cabling Diagrams Appendix C DefaultsAppendix D Messages Appendix E IndicatorsAppendix F Device Applications Specifications Performance SpecificationsPhysical Specifications Multiserver 5000 Base UnitMultiserver Async Channel Characteristics Sync Channel CharacteristicsConfiguration DCE Speed Expansion Modules MS5 Expansion Module Sync/AsyncMS1 Expansion Module-Async Only MX215CAnalog Specifications General SpecificationsMS1 Voice/Fax Cards Signaling Specifications Digital SpecificationsMS1 56K CSU/DSU Module MS RLB ModuleMS1 V.35 Converter/DCE MS1 NMS ModuleConverter/DCE Introduction LANFeeder Muxes ModuleLCN300A CommPak Expansion ModulesMS1 Voice/Fax Card MS1 56K CSU/DSU Module MT150CMS1 NMS Module MX227C MS1 V.35 Converter/DCE MX22611 MS1 Rackmount Kit RM220 DocumentationManual Text Conventions BoldMultiserver Network Design and Topologies Initial ConsiderationsDefault Node Numbers and Node IDs Worksheets for the NetworkNodes and Hubs Syntax for Node Numbers and IDsLocal Hub Group Point-to-Point Switching Topology Examples of Network DesignsTypical Point-to-Point, Dual Link with Load Balancing Typical String Network Typical Star Application 10. Typical Distributed-Star Application Base-Unit Installation Check ContentsCommPak Cartridge Installation and Removal Power Up the UnitLCD Display Behind itChecking the CCM Indicators LCD/Keypad Information if you wish to stopCCM Indicator LEDs Channel numbers are assigned to all the ports onModule and Channel Nomenclature CCM Board. The front-panel of the unit is to the left Module Installation Module Stacking OrderModule-Location Switch Settings Inter-Module Stacking Connectors Inter-module stacking connectorsDisassembly Procedures Blank Back PanelRemove the cover after taking out four fastening screws Remove any blank panels CEM, VOICE/FAX CARD, or CSU/DSU Module Installation Procedures 11. Installing the CCMPorts 13. Reinstalling spacers 15. The front and back of the cover Module Installation Converters Optional EquipmentConnecting an Ascii Terminal Async Terminal SettingsGetting Started Multiserver Base Unit LocationCommand Facility Command Facility Main Menu appearsPress cr. At the Enter Class prompt, enter $CMD There is no default password. Just press crDisconnect message is displayed Reset Defaults KeyName the Local Node Begin by pressing crSwitch S1 on the NMS Module Quick Setup Installing and Configuring the LinkSwitching Control Switching Controls Force Connect ALL Bench Configuration and Testing OverviewBench Configuration and Testing Using CSU/DSUs with the Interconnect Link Bench Configuration and Testing Bench Configuration for a Sync Data Channel Sync Data ChannelAsync terminal Port A6 Testing Asynchronous Data Channels Asynchronous Terminal SettingsLocal Multiserver Testing the RLB Module THICKNET, 10BASE-T, and FiberVoice/Fax Channels Force ConnectLink Configuration Types of LinksAvoid Node Duplication Assign a Port for Each LinkPort Configuration Multiserver 5000 CCM Default Port ConfigurationsInterconnect Link Screen will display the following prompt Next, select option 3 from the remote Command Facility menu Enter the node ID. Press crMux Link Enter NODE-ID # ### Select option 5 on the Port Configuration Menu X.21 LinkOption Default Description X.21 Link ParametersSame number as before Link Configuration Description See -2, X.21 LinkReview Link Configuration Data-Channel Configuration An example might be NEWYORK/A4Synchronous Channels Configure the port for syncFollowing protocol menu will appear Sync Protocol Options Option DescriptionSync Channel Characteristics Used for Each Sync Protocol DLCSync Channel Characteristics Option Protocol Default DescriptionDLC To DTE DLC None Data-Channel Configuration Configuration Description of Use Synchronous ClockingDTE DCE Asynchronous Channels Async Channel Channel Characteristics Asynchronous Channel Characteristics DC1 Autobaud Rates 10. Multiserver Bit ConversionAsync Channel Channel Features 11. Asynchronous Channel Features Asynchronous-Channel Switching Parameters, EIA100 12. Asynchronous Channel Extended Features Copy Channel Parameters Review Data-Channel Configuration 104 Data-Channel Configuration Connecting Data Channels CablesSwitching Control Switching ConfigurationSwitching Control 107 108 Prompt From the Command Facility Main Menu, select AllForce-Connecting a Range Disconnecting ranges, see .3, Force Connecting a RangeSynchronous Connections PortsClasses, for class Asynchronous ConnectionsInformation 113 Matching Capability for Asynchronous Channels Asychronous-Channel Switching Parameters Menu options is discussed in TableSwitching Parameters Asynchronous Channels, and -11, Asynchronous Channel117 Classes Local and Remote Hub Groups119 User is connected to the class Enter the primary class name selected. Press crClass Configuration 122 123 Connect Protocol Details Disconnect Sequence Initiated by device Device initiatesPort Contention/Queueing Call Completion Receiving port10.11 X.21 Switching Considerations Configure the port for DTR and assign it to the class128 Async Channel Administration ResetMenu-flow diagram for LCD/Keypad resets Each type of reset is described in TableReset Options Command Mode menu will appear Command ModeOptions of this menu are detailed in -2on the following Command Mode Selection of loopback tests. See .3, Async Channel LoopbackConfiguring the Command Facility AdministrationCommand Facility Configuration 137 138 139 Enter the node ID and channel number or range of channels MessagesIf the port or range selected is all async, the system Special Message Characters Max Option Default Char Description Dialog Messages143 Network Security Three menu options are detailed in -6, which is on the nextPassword Menu Status/Statistics Status/Statistics147 148 149 150 151 152 153 Link Administration Channel AdministrationLink Configuration , for Option DescriptionQueue. See Section Switching AdministrationClasses, for more information 156 Diagnostics Self-TestTerminate Test There are four test options available158 System Diagnostics in the Command Facility When this option is selected, the following menu appears160 Sync Channel Loopback Enter the channel to be tested. Press crAfter the test is initiated, the Command Facility Terminal will be returned to the Command FacilityThis test causes all of the LED indicator lights to Following menu will appearTesting the Network Integral CSU/DSU164 LCD/Keypad General LCD/Keypad Information166 Multiserver LCD/Keyboard Menu Flow Chart Menu TreeBanner Message Display LCD Banner DisplayAdministration ResetReview System Message Log Menu Functions170 This menu offers the following optionsDiagnostics Press the EXEcute key again and the Multiserver will resetThis menu offers the following test options Input Level Monitors the level of the incoming173 Configuration Prom #Appendix a Worksheets Worksheet for Planning Node Numbers and Node IDs Remote Synchronous Protocol and Channel Worksheet 179 Asynchronous Channel Characteristics Worksheet OFF Asynchronous Channel Features Worksheet 183 Asynchronous Channel Extended Features Worksheet Record of Asynchronous Classes Switching Parameters Worksheet Command Facility Parameters Worksheet Display Messages Worksheet Voice/Fax Parameters Worksheet Record of Passwords Appendix B Cabling Diagrams Cabling for the CCM and 6-Channel CEMs 193 194 195 196 197 Cabling for the 12-Channel CEM 199 200 201 Cabling for the 12-Channel CEM with Line Drivers 203 Cabling for the MS1 56K CSU/DSU Module Cabling for the NMS Module Cabling for Converters 207 208 209 Figure B-13. Tandem Cable Diagram Cabling for Use with TandemAppendix C Defaults System AdministrationMultiserver and Feeder Mux Default Node Numbers and IDs Port ConfigurationCommand Facility Parameters Dialog MessagesAsynchronous Channel Configuration Channel CharacteristicsChannel Features Extended FeaturesAscii Bisync and Ebcdic Bisync DLCSynchronous Channel Configuration Sync-PadSync Micom VoiceFast Packet Voice/Fax Module KTS InterfaceInterface OPX InterfaceVoice/Fax Switching Parameters Voice/Fax Node ParametersNMS Module Command PortLog Printer Port Appendix D Messages Screen Display MessagesScreen Display Messages Message 224 Screen Display Messages 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 Message Message Type Explanation LCD Messages Class name or Matrix if matrix switching is usedNode ID n/channel number c LCD Messages 236 LCD Messages 238 Appendix E Indicators Definition Off FlashingTable E-2. CCM Indicator LEDs 241 LED 243 244 Appendix F Device Applications TandemTable F-1. Spool Mode Type of TerminalAppendix G Rackmount Installation Figure G-1. Clip nut assembly for rack248 Upgrade Information Appendix H Additional Infomation250 Appendix H Additional Information Glossary Glossary Configuration switch group See switch group 254255 256 EBCDIC, Extended Binary Coded DecimalISU, integrated service unit An integral interface FDX See full-duplex258 259 260 PTT, Post, Telephone, and TelegraphSF, single frequency See tone signaling Single frequency See tone-signalling Slow busy signal262 263 Multiserver LCD/Keyboard Menu Flow Chart Menu Flow Diagram Park Drive Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 724-746-5500 Fax