IPmux-16 Installation and Operation Manual i
Contents Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Overview.......................................................................................................... 1-1
Versions...................................................................................................................1-1
Applications.............................................................................................................1-1
Features...................................................................................................................1-3
1.2 Physical Description.......................................................................................... 1-5
Front Panel..............................................................................................................1-6
Rear Panel...............................................................................................................1-6
1.3 Functional Description...................................................................................... 1-6
Operation Modes.................................................................................................... 1-7
Testing.....................................................................................................................1-7
Timing Modes..........................................................................................................1-7
Frame Format..........................................................................................................1-9
Packet Delay Variation...........................................................................................1-11
PDVT (Jitter) Buffer................................................................................................1-12
Ethernet Throughput..............................................................................................1-13
Round Trip Delay..................................................................................................1-14
Throughput Limitations and CAC...........................................................................1-15
1.4 Technical Specifications.................................................................................. 1-16
E1 Modules........................................................................................................... 1-16
T1 Modules...........................................................................................................1-16
Ethernet Modules ..................................................................................................1-17
Chapter 2. Installation
2.1 Introduction...................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Site Requirements and Prerequisites..................................................................2-1
2.3 Package Contents.............................................................................................. 2-2
Power Cable............................................................................................................2-2
2.4 Equipment Needed........................................................................................... 2-2
2.5 Installation and Setup........................................................................................ 2-4
Setting Jumpers........................................................................................................2-4
Connecting Interfaces and Cables.............................................................................2-4
Chapter 3. Operation
3.1 Introduction....................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Front Panel Controls, Connectors, and Indicators ...............................................3-1
3.3 Operating Instructions........................................................................................ 3-2
Turning IPmux-16 On – Without Control Terminal...................................................3-2
Turning IPmux-16 On – With Control Terminal........................................................3-3
Turning IPmux-16 Off..............................................................................................3-4
3.4 Getting Started................................................................................................... 3-4
3.5 Menu Operations............................................................................................... 3-5
Navigating............................................................................................................... 3-5
Main Menu..............................................................................................................3-7