16Configuring an MPANL over a dedicated line

From the 6400

From the 6400 workstation, verify the link is operational using the following commands to display link a variety of information:

> d lp/5 v35/1

Unlocked and enabled.

> d mpanl/51 sig

Unlocked and enabled.

> d mpanl/51 framer

Unlocked and enabled.

> d mpanl/51 sigm

Unlocked and enabled; dteComponentName - "MPA_1"; CurrentState - informationTransfer.

> d mpanl/51 prefixDna/*

"302102100501"

Troubleshooting the MPANL connection

If your MPANL fails to come up, check the following items.

From the 4400

Check all cabling. Ensure all cables are correct for the interface type and mode.

Use the following commands to check the operational state of the MPANL connection:

CLI> show wan stat port t

Verify there are no link over or under runs, link errors or bad packets.

CLI> show msm profile

Verify the Prefix DNA is configured correctly.

CLI> show fr line user dlcmiPVC operational table

Verify LMI type is set to none.

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6400, 4400 specifications

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