3. DSL Card Configuration
3-16 April 2001 8000-A2-GB26-50
SDSL Ports (DSL Parameters) 8343 SDSL Card A-B-B
8344 SDSL Card A-B-A
Allows configuration of the operational and alarm parameters of the SDSL ports on the
SDSL 8343/8344 cards. Each SDSL port is configured separately.
NOTE: For other types of port cards, refer to the appropriate section in this table.
Action Edit to configure DSL ports. Reset to reset port and activate changes.
Port Name Enter 124.
State Port state. Displays whether or not the port is selected. (This field is read-only.)
SN Type Model number of the service node. For Model 8343/8344 SDSL cards, SN
type is 6341, 6342, 6341R2, or 6342R2 (R2 indicates Release 2 or greater). Use Ctrl-v f or
a pop-up menu with available selections.
Line Code CAP. (This field is read-only.)
Behavior Fixed (read-only). In fixed rate mode, the DSL port will operate at the
specified upstream and downstream speed.
Link Encapsulation Determines the protocol to be run on the selected port.
(Default = EtherHDLC). Use Ctrl-v for a pop-up menu with available selections. Choose
from the following:
EtherHDLC for IP packet applications
FUNI/MPOA for 8344 cards with a 6341R2 or 6342R2 endpoint only
NOTE: If you select FUNI/MPOA, the endpoint must be configured for routing only,
otherwise the line will fail to come up and a SYSLOG message will be generated.
Fixed Speed 2320/2064/1552/1040/784/528/400/272/144 (Default = 2320 kbps).
Thresholds for Trap Messages:
Margin Threshold Sends a trap message if the margin on either e nd falls below the
startup margin by the selected value. Enter a value for the margin threshold trap
(7 dB to +14 dB, or D to Disable). (Default = +3)
Example: With a startup margin of +3 dB and a threshold offset of +3 dB, the Low
Margin Trap will be sent if the margin falls below 0 dB.
Link Down Ct Sends a trap message if the number of DSL link down events in
15 minutes exceeds the selected value. Enter a value for the Li nk Down Count Trap
(0 to 1000, or D to Disable). (Default = 0)
NOTE: If you have made changes to this screen, exit the screen, then save the
changes. The changes are then activated. You can only save changes on one port at a
time.

Table 3-2. Ports Options (9 of 9)