Testing

Loopbacks

Loopbacks can be started from a variety of points in the network. Refer to

Table 7-1 for further information.

Table 7-1. Loopbacks

Loopback Type

Initiated By

Notes

 

 

 

 

Bilateral Loopback

H

ATI

When enabled, running a DSU

 

H

NMS

loopback also automatically

 

starts a local loopback. Refer to

 

 

Remote unit sending

 

H

Table A-3,Data Port Options, to

 

 

V.54 sequence

enable.

 

 

 

 

56 kbps CSU Loopback

H

ATI (Network tests)

When initiated by the network,

(Non-latching loopback)

H

NMS

CSU Loopback cannot be

64 kbps CC CSU Loopback

disabled by the user. When IMC

 

DDS Network, by

(Latching loopback)

H

is enabled, the aggregate data

 

 

loop current reversal

is looped back to the network.

 

 

 

 

DSU Loopback (Digital)

H

ATI

When IMC is enabled, only user

 

H

NMS

data is looped back to the

 

network. Refer to Table A-3,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Data Port Options.

 

 

 

 

Local Loopback

H

ATI

Control via CT141 can be

 

H

DTE via CT141

disabled. Refer to Table A-3,

 

Data Port Options.

 

 

NMS

 

H

 

 

 

 

 

Network-initiated

H

DDS Network

When IMC is enabled, the

56 kbps DSU Loopback

 

 

aggregate data stream is looped

(Non-latching loopback)

 

 

back to the network. Cannot be

 

 

 

disabled by user.

 

 

 

 

Network-initiated

H

DDS Network

Includes optional data

64 kbps CC DSU Loopback

 

 

scrambling and uses 25-second

(Latching loopback)

 

 

timer to detect the network

 

 

 

sequence. When IMC is

 

 

 

enabled, the aggregate data

 

 

 

stream is looped back to the

 

 

 

network. Can be disabled by

 

 

 

user.

 

 

 

 

Remote Digital Loopback

H

Remote unit sending

Same as a DSU Loopback but

 

 

V.54 sequence

initiated by a remote unit via

 

 

 

V.54 sequence. When IMC is

 

 

 

enabled, only user data is

 

 

 

looped back to the network. Can

 

 

 

be disabled locally. Refer to

 

 

 

Table A-2,Network Interface

 

 

 

Options.

 

 

 

 

V.54 Sequences to remote

H

ATI

Control via CT140 can be

unit

H

NMS

disabled. Refer to Table A-3,

 

Data Port Options.

 

 

DTE via CT140

 

H

 

 

 

 

 

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7612 SNMP DSU specifications

The Paradyne 7612 SNMP DSU (Data Service Unit) is a robust and versatile device designed for effective communication in data networks. This device is particularly suited for businesses that require reliable connectivity to support their operations. The 7612 integrates advanced technologies that enhance performance, scalability, and ease of management.

One of the main features of the Paradyne 7612 is its support for SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), which allows for comprehensive monitoring and management of network devices. This capability ensures that network administrators can easily track performance metrics and troubleshoot issues in real time, thereby minimizing downtime and enhancing overall operational efficiency.

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