Paradyne 3160-A2-GB21-50 manual Introduction, Overview, Features

Introduction 1

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

DTE Drop/Insert (DSX-1) Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Alarm Message Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Front Panel Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Integral Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Async Terminal Interface Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Telnet Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

SNMP Management Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Physical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Standalone DSU/CSU Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Standalone DSU/CSU Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Overview

The DSU/CSU acts as an interface between the T1 digital network and the customer premises equipment, converting signals received from the DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) to bipolar signals that can be transmitted over T1 lines. Typical applications include shared access to network-based services, Local Area Network (LAN)/Wide Area Network (WAN) interconnection, and fractional T1 network applications.

In addition to the T1 network interface and the DTE Drop/Insert (DSX-1) interface, the Model 3160 provides two synchronous data ports while the Model 3164 provides four synchronous data ports. The Model 3165 provides one synchronous data port, but does not provide the DTE Drop/Insert (DSX-1) interface.

The Model 3161 (carrier-mounted DSU/CSU) provides two ports in addition to the DTE Drop/Insert (DSX-1) interface and is designed to fit into the COMSPHERE 3000 Series Carrier.

For more information about the carrier-mounted DSU/CSU, refer to the ACCULINK 3151 CSU and 3161 DSU/CSU General Information Guide and the COMSPHERE 3000 Series Carrier Installation Manual.

Features

The DSU/CSU optimizes network performance with a wide range of features such as the following:

•Software configuration menu displayed via a liquid crystal display (LCD) to permit quick and easy operation, and elimination of complicated hardware strapping.

•Local or remote configuration and operation flexibility.

•Several loopback capabilities and test pattern generators.

•DTE Drop/Insert (DSX-1) capability.

•Alarm message display/print capability.

•Front panel emulation via Windows-based Front Panel Emulation software.

•Integral modem for standalone DSU/CSUs.

•Asynchronous (async) terminal interface support.

•Telnet access for remote async terminal operations.

•Network management provided through industry-standard Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

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