Handling Alarms, Masking Alarms | RAD Data comm IPmux-11 specs

Installation and Operation Manual	Chapter 6 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Configuring the Bundle Statistics Collection

You can set the interval for the bundle statistics collection, as well the statistics threshold.

To configure the bundle statistic collection:

•From the Event Log menu (Figure 6-7), configure the following:

Update bundle connection events: 1 sec, 1 min

Bundle connection events threshold (a number of events that cause the alarm to be initiated): 1–100.

6.3 Handling Alarms

Masking Alarms

You can mask any IPmux-11 alarm to prevent it from being reported to the management stations.

To mask alarms:

1.From the Management menu, select Alarm trap mask. The Alarm Trap Mask menu appears (see Figure 6-9).

2.From the Alarm Traps Mask menu, select Alarm ID to choose alarm that you intend to mask:

alarmLOS

alarmLOF alarmAIS alarmRDI alarmFEBE alarmExtClk bundleConnectionStatus.

Note List of the alarm traps can be displayed by typing H.

3. Select Trap Status to enable or disable masking of the selected alarm.

Configuration>System>Management>Alarm trap mask

Active alarm traps:		> (-)
1.	Alarm ID <use 'help'>[1 - 40]	... (39)
2.	Trap status	(Masked)
>
Please select item <1 to 2>		1 Mngr/s
ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit		1 Mngr/s

Figure 6-9. Alarm Trap Mask Menu

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RAD Data comm IPmux-11 Handling Alarms, Masking Alarms, Configuring the Bundle Statistics Collection, To mask alarms

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IPmux-11 Page IPmux-11 Limited Warranty Product Disposal Please observe the following precautions Connection of DC Mains General Safety PracticesConnection of AC Mains Connection of Data and Telecommunications Cables Ports Safety Status Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC FCC-15 User Information Canadian Emission Requirements Manufacturers Name Manufacturers Address SafetyProduct Name Supplementary Information Configuring IPmux-11 Installing IPmux-11Connecting the Interfaces Connecting the Power Configuring E1 and T1 at the Physical Level Configuring the IP Management ParametersConfiguring Bundle Connections Configuring the Internal Bridge Contents Troubleshooting and Diagnostics ConfigurationConfiguring IPmux-11 for a Typical Application Versions Overview E1 Interface Application FeaturesT1 Interface Ethernet Interface Fiber Optic Interface Options TDMoIP Operation ModesTo calculate optical budget To calculate distance Timing QoSManagement Operation Modes Physical DescriptionFunctional Description Timing Modes TestingTimeslot Assignment in a Bundle External Network Timing Network Timing Schemes Single Source Clock Network Frame FormatTDMoIP TDM Payload Layer IP Layer LayerData Layer Field Length Bytes UDP Support Vlan SupportTDMoMPLS UDP Ports Definition Data Packet Delay Variation Packetization Delay Pdvt Buffer Effect on DelayPdvt Jitter Buffer Ethernet Throughput CAS Framed Reordering Frames Round Trip DelayReorder and Duplication of Ethernet Frames Trail-Extended Mode End-to-End Alarm GenerationOAM Connectivity Duplicated Frames Ethernet Ports Vlan Traffic BehaviorVlan Check for Packets that are Received by IPmux-11 Vlan Check for Packets Sent by IPmux-11 11. IPmux-11 with Two Ethernet User Port Switch Operation Modes Rate Limiting and Vlan Tagging Modes Automatic Per-Port Rate Limiting Switch Behavior User and Network Traffic Switch Behavior When Handling User and Network Traffic10. Mode a 11. Mode B 13. Mode D 12. Mode C 15. Mode F 14. Mode E When operating in the Mode G, the following rules apply 16. Mode GBoth user ports can get the same default Vlan ID No VLANs can be created on the network port 17. Switch Behavior Management Traffic Switch Behavior When Handling Management Traffic Technical Specifications Number AC/DC Source VAC or -40/-60 VDC Power 8W max ConsumptionConnections Jitter Buffer Size Msec with 1 msec granularity Height Introduction Technical Specifications IPmux-11 Ver Site Requirements and Prerequisites Introduction Connecting the Ethernet Equipment Package Contents Connecting the Ethernet User Equipment Connecting to the E1/T1 DevicesTo connect to the Ethernet user equipment To connect to the E1/T1 devices with balanced interfaces Connecting to the Ascii Terminal Connecting to the External Clock SourceConnecting IPmux-11 to Power To connect to the external clock source Connecting DC Power Connecting AC PowerTo connect AC power To connect DC powerPage To turn on IPmux-11 Controls and IndicatorsTurning IPmux-11 On Name Type Function Location IPmux-11 LEDs and Controls Parameter Default Value System Default SettingsDefault Settings Physical Layer TDM, T1 Parameter Default ValuePhysical Layer TDM, E1 Bridge Physical Layer ETHConnection Login Configuration AlternativesWorking with Terminal To start a terminal control session To enter as a user How to use the terminal to perform a desired activity Ending a Terminal Configuration Session Working with ConfiguRADWeb Browser Requirements Enter To manage IPmux-11 via Web browser General Web Browsers Operating Procedures Overview of Menu Operations Main Menu Configuration System Configuration Connection and Bridge Turning IPmux-11 Off To power off the unit To perform preliminary IPmux configuration Configuration Sequence Configuring IP Host Parameters Configuring IPmux-11 for ManagementConfiguring Dhcp Client To access System menu Managing IP Parameters of the IPmux-11 Host To enable Dhcp clientLease extension To define the IP parameters manually Assigning a Name to IPmux-11 and Its Location Configuring Management ParametersDefining Read, Write and Trap Communities To acquire a new IP address from the Dhcp server Defining Network Managers Authentication/Community MenuTo define read, write and trap communities To define network managers Is masked Ethernet port Local Management via User Ethernet Port Configuration Example To add a new user Configuring Management Access Permissions and MethodsTo access The Management Access menu To delete an existing user To define the management access method Access Method Mode Who is Allowed to Access IPmux-11 Configuring Control Port ParametersManagement Access Implementation Configuring the System Clock Configuring IPmux-11 for OperationTo configure the system clock To select the baud rate 12. System Clock Menu To configure the E1 interface Configuring IPmux-11 at the Physical LevelConfiguring the E1 TDM Interface Short haul -10 dB Long haul -32 dB Configuring the T1 TDM Interface Configuring the E1 External Clock InterfaceTo configure the external clock E1 interface type TDM E1 Menu B8ZS AMI To configure T1 interface TR-6211 10 seconds Fast 1 second TDM T1 Menu Configuring Ethernet InterfacesTo configure Ethernet interface 18. ETH Menu PSN Type is only available after Bundle ID has been set To configure bundle connectionSelect DS0 bundle Configuration VLANs see Configuring the Ethernet Bridge below 20. DS0 Bundle Menu To configure Ethernet bridge Configuring the Ethernet Bridge Options for this port in the following manner Rate Limiting Default Vlan Priority 23. Bridge Menu Additional Tasks Setting the Date and TimeDisplaying the IPmux-11 Inventory To display the IPmux-11 inventory To access the Status menu Displaying the Diagnostics Loopback InformationTo display the diagnostics loopback information Displaying the IPmux-11 Status Displaying the Ethernet Physical Layer Information Displaying the TDM Physical Layer InformationTo display the TDM physical layer information To display the Ethernet physical layer information To display the bundle connection information Displaying the Bundle Connection Information To transfer a file using Tftp Transferring Software and Configuration FilesDisplaying the System Clock Information To display the system clock status From the File Utilities, select Download/Upload using Tftp Resetting IPmux-11 Resetting IPmux-11 Resetting IPmux-11 to the DefaultsTo reset IPmux-11 to the default settings To reset IPmux-11 Configuration Additional Tasks IPmux-11 Ver Application Guidelines for Configuring IPmux-11 Units Configuring the IP Parameters Configuring IPmux-11 UnitsConfiguration Summary To configure the host IP parameters To configure E1 parameters at the physical layer Configuring E1 Parameters at the Physical LayerTo configure the manager list To connect the bundles Configuring Bundles Connecting the Bundle for IPmux-11 a Page Displaying E1/T1 Statistics Monitoring Performance E1/T1 Statistics To view the E1/T1 statistics Alarm Description AIS To view the LAN statistics Displaying LAN Statistics LAN Statistics LAN Statistics Parameters Connection Statistics Screen Displaying Bundle Connection Statistics Parameter Description Bundle Connection Parameters Recommendations Try increasing the jitter buffer size To display the self-test results Detecting ErrorsPower-Up Self-Test To access the event log Using Front Panel LEDsWorking with the Event Log Displaying Events Monitoring Menu Event Description Corrective Action Event List Logfile will be cleared. Continue ??? Y/N Clearing EventsTo clear the event log Masking Alarms Handling AlarmsConfiguring the Bundle Statistics Collection To configure the bundle statistic collection Fault Probable Cause Remedial Action TroubleshootingIPmux-11 Troubleshooting Chart Running Loopbacks Testing IPmux-11Running External Loopback Running Internal Loopback To run a loopback To disable a loopbackTo display the diagnostic loopback status To activate an inband loopback Activating T1 Inband Loopbacks To ping an IP host Pinging IP Hosts To run a trace route to an IP host Running a Trace Route Ethernet Side Alarms Frequently Asked QuestionsTDM side alarms ToS UDP destination port Layer UDP Destination Port Technical Support Page Balanced Connector E1 and T1 ConnectorTable A-1. E1/T1 Port Connector Pinout Balanced-to-Unbalanced Adapter Cable Control Connector Ethernet ConnectorsTable A-2. Ethernet Connector Pinout Table A-3. Control Connector Pinout Table A-4. EXT CLK Connector Pinout External Clock ConnectorPage To access the Boot Manager menu Booting IPmux-11Accessing the Boot Manager To download application file via Xmodem Downloading the Application and Configuration SoftwareDownloading Application Files via Xmodem Downloading Application Files via Tftp Uploading/Downloading Configuration Files via TftpTo download application file via Tftp To upload application file via TftpPage Snmp Operations Snmp EnvironmentSnmp Principles MIB Structure Management Information Base MIB Management Domains under Snmp MIBs Supported by the IPmux-11 Snmp Agent Network Management Stations AuthenticationSnmp Communities Index OAM LEDs, 3-1Loopbacks XMODEM, B-2 Index IPmux-11 Ver Front Panel SupplementPage Excellent Good Fair Poor Very Poor Customer Response FormPage Error Report Page Page International Headquarters