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RADview-EMS/NGN Element Management System for NGN

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ACE-3600

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Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1 ACE-3600 Overview .................................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Product Options ......................................................................................................... 1-1

Chassis Options ...................................................................................................... 1-1 Main Module (Main Card) Options ........................................................................... 1-2 Interface Module Options ........................................................................................ 1-2 Power Options ........................................................................................................ 1-2 License Packs .......................................................................................................... 1-3

1.3 RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3600 Overview ...................................................................... 1-3 Configuration Operations ........................................................................................ 1-3

Device-Level Configuration ................................................................................. 1-3 Port-Level Configuration ..................................................................................... 1-5 Application-Level Configuration .......................................................................... 1-5

Performance Monitoring Operations ........................................................................ 1-7 Device-Level Performance Monitoring ................................................................. 1-7 Port-Level Performance Monitoring .................................................................... 1-7 Application-Level Performance Monitoring .......................................................... 1-8

Fault Detection Operations ..................................................................................... 1-9 Device-Level Fault Detection .............................................................................. 1-9 Port-Level Fault Detection ................................................................................ 1-10

Chapter 2. Installation and Operation

2.1 Pre-Configuring for Network Management .................................................................. 2-1 2.2 Connecting to the Management Station ..................................................................... 2-1

Using an Out-of-Band LAN Connection .................................................................... 2-1 Using an Inband ATM VC Connection ....................................................................... 2-2 Using an IP-Based or Inband PW Connection ............................................................ 2-2

2.3 Launching RADview ACE-3600 .................................................................................... 2-3 2.4 Using the Graphical User Interface (GUI) ..................................................................... 2-5

Using the Device Level Interface .............................................................................. 2-5 Using the Port Level Interface ................................................................................. 2-6 On-Screen LED Indicators ........................................................................................ 2-7

Chapter 3. Configuration Management

3.1 Setting the System Parameters .................................................................................. 3-2 Entering System Information ................................................................................... 3-2 Setting the Date and Time ...................................................................................... 3-4

Changing the Date ............................................................................................. 3-6 Validating the Date and Time .............................................................................. 3-7 Setting the Summer Time Parameters ................................................................. 3-7

Setting the Syslog Parameters .............................................................................. 3-11 Defining Managers ................................................................................................ 3-12

Adding Managers ............................................................................................. 3-14 Removing Managers ......................................................................................... 3-16 Masking Traps .................................................................................................. 3-16

Setting the OV Severity ......................................................................................... 3-22 Configuring Access to Web and Telnet ................................................................... 3-22

3.2 Setting the Operational Parameters .......................................................................... 3-24

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Configuring Ports .................................................................................................. 3-24 Configuring the Ethernet Port ........................................................................... 3-24 Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet Ports .............................................................. 3-26 Configuring the ATM-155 Ports ........................................................................ 3-28

Setting the Protection Parameters ........................................................................ 3-33 Setting the Main Module Redundancy ............................................................... 3-34 Setting the Ethernet Redundancy ..................................................................... 3-36 Setting Automatic Protection Switching (APS) ................................................... 3-39

Defining the Clock Source ..................................................................................... 3-45 Configuring Traffic Descriptors .............................................................................. 3-47

Adding Traffic Descriptors ................................................................................ 3-50 Modifying Traffic Descriptors ............................................................................ 3-52 Removing a Traffic Descriptor ........................................................................... 3-53 Traffic Descriptor Validation ............................................................................. 3-53

Configuring OAM ................................................................................................... 3-53 Configuring OAM Loopback Parameters ............................................................ 3-53 Configuring OAM Descriptors ............................................................................ 3-54

Configuring the ATM Cross-Connect (XC) Parameters ............................................. 3-58 Adding ATM Cross Connections ......................................................................... 3-60 XC Validation .................................................................................................... 3-63 Changing an ATM Cross Connection Parameter ................................................. 3-63 Removing ATM Cross-Connections .................................................................... 3-64 Searching for an XC .......................................................................................... 3-64

Configuring the Router.......................................................................................... 3-64 Configuring the Router Parameters ................................................................... 3-65 Configuring the Router Interface ...................................................................... 3-66 Setting the Static Route Parameters ................................................................. 3-72

Configuring MPLS Parameters ................................................................................ 3-75 Setting the Label Range ................................................................................... 3-76 Configuring the LDP ......................................................................................... 3-77 Configuring the Tunnel LSP Parameters ............................................................. 3-84

Configuring Multiservice over PSN Parameters ....................................................... 3-89 Configuring General Multiservice over PSN Parameters ...................................... 3-90 Defining PSN Peers ........................................................................................... 3-91 Configuring Pseudowire Connections ................................................................ 3-94

3.3 Additional Tasks ..................................................................................................... 3-117 Polling the Hardware ........................................................................................... 3-117 Resetting the Hardware ...................................................................................... 3-118 Restoring the Default System Configuration ........................................................ 3-118 Viewing and Swapping Software Files .................................................................. 3-119 Saving/Deleting the Default Configuration File ..................................................... 3-120 Downloading Software via a TFTP Server ............................................................. 3-121 Downloading a Preset Configuration via a TFTP Server ......................................... 3-126

Chapter 4. Configuring a Typical Application

4.1 3G Services over PSN ................................................................................................. 4-1 4.2 Configuring the ACE-3600 Unit ................................................................................... 4-2

Configuring the Physical Layer Parameters .............................................................. 4-3 Configuring the ATM-155 Ports .......................................................................... 4-3 Configuring the GbE Ports .................................................................................. 4-5 Configuring the Ethernet Port ............................................................................. 4-6

Setting the Protection Parameters .......................................................................... 4-7 Setting System Redundancy ............................................................................... 4-7

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Setting Ethernet Redundancy ............................................................................. 4-8 Setting ATM-155 Port Protection ...................................................................... 4-10

Configuring the Router Parameters ....................................................................... 4-12 Configuring the Traffic Descriptors ........................................................................ 4-15 Configuring the Multiservice over PSN Parameters ................................................. 4-17 Configuring the Remote Peer Parameters .............................................................. 4-18 Configuring the Pseudowire Parameters ................................................................ 4-19

Configuring Pseudowire General Parameters ..................................................... 4-20 Configuring Pseudowire PSN Parameters ........................................................... 4-21 Configuring Pseudowire Service Parameters ...................................................... 4-22 Configuring ATM Attachment Circuit Parameters ............................................... 4-24

Setting the Clock Source ....................................................................................... 4-30

Chapter 5. Performance Management

5.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 5-1 Statistical Tables and Graphs................................................................................... 5-1 Graph Characteristics .............................................................................................. 5-2

Vertical Axis Scale ............................................................................................... 5-2 Horizontal Axis ................................................................................................... 5-2 Interval Date and Time ....................................................................................... 5-3 Number of Displayed Polls .................................................................................. 5-3 Customizing the Appearance of Graph Lines ....................................................... 5-3 Numerical Value Tooltip ...................................................................................... 5-4

Setting the Polling Interval ...................................................................................... 5-4 5.2 Viewing APS Statistics ................................................................................................ 5-6

Viewing the APS Running Statistics ........................................................................ 5-10 Closing the APS Statistics Table ............................................................................. 5-11 Refreshing the APS Statistics Table ....................................................................... 5-11

5.3 Viewing ATM XC Statistics ......................................................................................... 5-12 Viewing VC User Statistics ..................................................................................... 5-13

Viewing VC User Current Statistics .................................................................... 5-13 Viewing VC User Intervals Statistics ................................................................... 5-16

Viewing VC OAM Statistics ..................................................................................... 5-18 Viewing VC OAM Current Statistics .................................................................... 5-18 Viewing VC OAM Intervals Statistics .................................................................. 5-20

Viewing VC OAM Loopback Statistics ..................................................................... 5-22 Viewing VC OAM Loopback Current Statistics .................................................... 5-22 Viewing VC OAM Loopback Intervals Statistics ................................................... 5-24

5.4 Viewing the ATM-155 Port Physical Layer Statistics ................................................... 5-26 Viewing the ATM-155 Port Physical Layer Current Statistics ................................... 5-26 Viewing the ATM-155 Port Physical Layer Intervals Statistics .................................. 5-28

5.5 Viewing the ATM-155 Port Logical Layer Statistics .................................................... 5-29 Viewing the ATM Layer Current Statistics ............................................................... 5-29 Viewing the ATM Layer Intervals Statistics ............................................................. 5-32

5.6 Monitoring the Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) Ports ............................................................. 5-34 Viewing the GbE Port Information ......................................................................... 5-34 Viewing the GbE Port Statistics ............................................................................. 5-36

Viewing the GbE Current Statistics in the Rx Direction ....................................... 5-36 Viewing the GbE Current Statistics in the Tx Direction ....................................... 5-38 Viewing the GbE Intervals Statistics in the Rx Direction ..................................... 5-39 Viewing the GbE Intervals Statistics in the Tx Direction ...................................... 5-41

5.7 Monitoring the Ethernet Port ................................................................................... 5-42 5.8 Monitoring Multiservice over PSN Traffic ................................................................... 5-44


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Viewing the Pseudowire Connection Status ........................................................... 5-44 Viewing the Pseudowire Connection Statistics ....................................................... 5-47

Displaying the Statistics from a Specific PW ...................................................... 5-49 Viewing the Pseudowire Current Cells Statistics ................................................ 5-50 Viewing the Pseudowire Current Packets Statistics ............................................ 5-52 Viewing the Pseudowire Intervals Cells Statistics ............................................... 5-54 Viewing the Pseudowire Intervals Packets Statistics .......................................... 5-56 Closing the PW Statistics Table ......................................................................... 5-58 Refreshing the PW Statistics Table .................................................................... 5-59

Viewing all Attachment Circuits ............................................................................. 5-59 5.9 Monitoring LDP ........................................................................................................ 5-60

Viewing the LDP Label Statistics ............................................................................ 5-61 Viewing the Statistics of a Single Label ............................................................. 5-62

Viewing the LDP Hello Message Statistics .............................................................. 5-64 Viewing the LDP Session Statistics ........................................................................ 5-66

5.10 Viewing the Installed License Status ......................................................................... 5-67 5.11 Viewing the Syslog Statistics .................................................................................... 5-69

Chapter 6. Security Management

6.1 Adding Users.............................................................................................................. 6-1 6.2 Changing Usernames .................................................................................................. 6-1 6.3 Changing Passwords .................................................................................................. 6-2 6.4 Setting Management Access Authorization ................................................................. 6-2

Using the EMS Security Console .............................................................................. 6-2 Setting a Security Profile ......................................................................................... 6-3 Setting Permissions ................................................................................................ 6-4

6.5 Enabling SNMPv3........................................................................................................ 6-5

Chapter 7. Fault Management

7.1 Monitoring Object Status ............................................................................................ 7-1 Interpreting the Map Icon Colors ............................................................................. 7-1 Viewing the Active Alarms ....................................................................................... 7-2

Filtering the All Active Alarm List ......................................................................... 7-4 Printing the All Active Alarm List ......................................................................... 7-5 Saving the All Active Alarm List ........................................................................... 7-5 Closing the All Active Alarm List .......................................................................... 7-5 Refreshing the All Active Alarm List .................................................................... 7-5

Viewing the History Log .......................................................................................... 7-5 Printing the History Log ...................................................................................... 7-7 Saving the History Log ....................................................................................... 7-7 Viewing the Next Page of the History Log ........................................................... 7-8 Viewing the History Log from a Specific Entry ..................................................... 7-8 Closing the History Log ...................................................................................... 7-8 Refreshing the History Log ................................................................................. 7-8

Clearing the History Log .......................................................................................... 7-8 7.2 Performing Diagnostic Tests ....................................................................................... 7-9

Viewing the Self Test Results .................................................................................. 7-9 Setting the Loopback Timeout .............................................................................. 7-11 Viewing and Performing Diagnostics on an ATM-155 Port ...................................... 7-12 Performing a Cell Test ........................................................................................... 7-14

7.3 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 7-16 Checking the On-Screen LEDs................................................................................ 7-16

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Corrective Measures .............................................................................................. 7-16 7.4 Frequently Asked Questions ..................................................................................... 7-17 7.5 Technical Support .................................................................................................... 7-19

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Chapter 1

Introduction This introductory chapter includes:

• ACE-3600 Overview

• Product Options

• RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3600 Overview.

1.1 ACE-3600 Overview

ACE-3600 is an advanced carrier-class gateway, optimized for transporting 3G voice and HSDPA data traffic over next-generation core PSNs (packet-switched networks), including Layer-2, MPLS, or IP. Its modular physical architecture, hardware redundancy features, and aggregation abilities, make ACE-3600 a customizable, fail-safe, and high-end traffic concentrator for third-generation cellular operators and carriers.

Typically located at the 3G RNC site, ACE-3600 interconnects with the RNC and converts up to four simultaneous fiber optic STM-1/OC-3c (ATM-155) links into virtual pseudowire (PW) connections that are established over a packet-switched network, using the unit's Gigabit Ethernet interface.

1.2 Product Options

The following product options are described in this section:

• Chassis Options

• Main Module (Main Card) Options

• Interface Module Options

• Power Options

• License Packs

Chassis Options

The ACE-3600 chassis is 2U high and fully modular.

The chassis has a passive backplane that includes pin connectors with which the main modules and interface modules engage. The chassis supports the following modules:

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• Up to two main modules (main cards A and B).

• Up to two interface modules, each with four STM-1/OC-3c ports and one Gigabit Ethernet port (the second module is used for redundancy protection).

Fan PS Main Module (MC) A

Main Module (MC) B

Interface Module Interface Module Control CLK

Figure 1-1. ACE-3600 2D Chassis Illustration

Main Module (Main Card) Options

The main modules (A and B) provide the overall functionality of the ACE-3600 unit and support the operation of the STM-1/OC-3c and Gigabit Ethernet interfaces. The main modules can be replaced (field-replaceable) when necessary.

Two identical main modules are typically ordered for enabling the full redundancy protection feature, as explained in the ACE-3600 Installation and Operation Manual.

In the current version of ACE-3600, one main module type is available:

MC-155-4/GBE Supports the ATM-155 and GbE interfaces, for delivering ATM traffic over packet-switched networks and STM-1/OC-3c links.

Interface Module Options

ACE-3600 can be ordered with one or two interface modules, where each module includes:

STM-1/OC-3c UNI 4

Four fiber optic ports for ATM-155 UNI traffic, each using SFP transceivers. The ATM-155 (155 Mbps) interface performs physical layer and ATM mapping into STM-1/OC-3c, according to ITU I.432.

Gigabit Ethernet 1

One Gigabit Ethernet port for pseudowire/Ethernet-based traffic over a PSN, using fiber optic or electrical interface via an SFP transceiver.

For detailed information, as well as three-dimensional illustrations of the interface module options, please refer to the ACE-3600 Installation and Operation Manual.

The ACE-3400 and ACE-3402 modules are not compatible with ACE-3600.

Power Options

ACE-3600 can be either AC-powered or DC-powered, and has one or two hot-swappable power supplies (as ordered).

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License Packs

The available software license pack is:

LDP Enables the label distribution protocol (LDP) functionality.

1.3 RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3600 Overview

'RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3600' is comprehensive, GUI-based management software for monitoring and controlling ACE-3600. The RADview solution conforms to the ITU-T Telecommunication Management Network (TMN) recommendations for SNMP management systems, known as the FCAPS management model:

• Fault management – Detects and correlates faults in network devices, isolates faults, and initiates recovery actions.

• Configuration management –

Tracks configuration changes.

Configures, installs, and distributes software and configuration files across the network.

Enables viewing and modifying the configuration of the system, ports, and alarms.

Enables viewing the diagnostics and status information.

• Accounting management – Collects accounting data and generates network usage reports.

• Performance management – Continuously monitors network performance (QoS, CoS) and resource allocation.

• Security management – Controls and restricts access to network resources.

Configuration Operations

Configuration operations can be performed at the following levels:

• System (see Device-Level Configuration)

• Port (see Port-Level Configuration)

• Application (see Application-Level Configuration)

Device-Level Configuration

System level configuration operations are available when the device image is selected in the main window.

The following table summarizes the different configuration options at the system level.


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Table 1-1. System-Level Configuration Options

Task Relevant Dialog Box RADview Path

Polling the hardware None Configuration

System Commands

Poll Agent

Restoring the default

system configuration

Default Configuration Configuration

System Commands

Default Configuration

Resetting the hardware Reset Configuration Configuration

System Commands

Reset

Viewing and swapping

software files

SW Files Configuration

System Commands

SW Files

Saving/Deleting the

default configuration file

Save Active Configuration Configuration

System Commands

Save Active

Configuration as a

Default File

Configuring system

information

System Information Configuration

System Info

Configuring date and time Date & Time Configuration

Date & Time

Configuring source clock Source Clock Configuration

Clock

Source

Configuring main card

redundancy

Main Card Redundancy Configuration

Protection

Main Card

Redundancy

Configuring Ethernet

redundancy

Ethernet Redundancy Table Configuration

Protection

Ethernet Redundancy

Configuring APS APS Table Configuration

Protection

APS

Configuring Syslog server

parameters

Syslog Configuration

Syslog

Viewing management

locations

Manager List Options

Manager List

Configuring OV severity OV Severity Options

OV Severity




Configuring access to

Web and Telnet status

Access Options

Access

Port-Level Configuration

Port level configuration operations are available when a port is selected in the main window.

The same RADview path can open different dialog boxes, depending on the selected port.

The following table summarizes the different configuration options at the port level.

Table 1-2. Port-Level Configuration Options


Configuring GbE port

parameters

Port Parameters Configuration

Parameters

Configuring Ethernet port

parameters


Parameters

Configuring ATM-155

SONET/SDH layer


Parameters

Configuring ATM-155 ATM

layer


Parameters

Configuring OAM Cell

Generation


Parameters

Application-Level Configuration

Application level configuration consists of configuring the application parameters, which include the ATM, router, MPLS, Multiservice over PSN and PSN functionality categories.

The application parameters are configured according to the nature of the specific application in which ACE-3600 is used.

Table 1-3. Application-Level Configuration Options


Configuring ATM

parameters

ATM Parameters Table Configuration

ATM

Parameters

Configuring ATM traffic

descriptors

ATM Traffic Descriptor Table Configuration

ATM

Traffic Descriptor

Note




Configuring ATM OAM

parameters

OAM Parameters Configuration

ATM

OAM Parameters

Configuring ATM OAM

descriptors

ATM OAM Descriptor Table Configuration

ATM

OAM Descriptor

Configuring ATM cross

connections (XC)

ATM Cross Connection Table Configuration

ATM

XC ATM

Configuring router

parameters

Router Parameters Configuration

Router

Parameters

Configuring router

interfaces

Router Interfaces Table Configuration

Router

Interface

Configuring static route

parameters

Routing Table Configuration

Router

Routing

Configuring MPLS

parameters

MPLS Parameters Configuration

MPLS

Parameters

Configuring MPLS LDP

parameters

LDP Parameters Configuration

MPLS

LDP Parameters


interface

LDP Interface Table Configuration

MPLS

LDP Interface


targeted peers

LDP Targeted Peer Table Configuration

MPLS

LDP Targeted Peer

Configuring MPLS ingress

LSP tunnels

Ingress LSP Tunnel Table Configuration

MPLS

Tunnel LSP Ingress

Configuring MPLS egress

LSP tunnels

Egress LSP Tunnel Table Configuration

MPLS

Tunnel LSP Egress

Configuring Multiservice

over PSN general ATM

parameters

Multiservice over PSN ATM

Parameters

Configuration

Multiservice over PSN

General ATM





over PSN peers

Peer Table Configuration


Peer


over PSN pseudowires

(PWs)

Pseudowire Table Configuration


PW

Performance Monitoring Operations

Performance monitoring operations can be performed at the system, port and application level.

Device-Level Performance Monitoring

System level performance operations are available when the device image is selected in the main window.

The following table summarizes the different configuration options at the system level.

Table 1-4. System-Level Performance Monitoring Options


Setting polling interval Polling Interval Statistics

Polling Interval

Viewing APS table APS Statistics Statistics

Protection APS

Viewing Syslog statistcs Syslog Statistics Statistics

Syslog

Viewing License Status License Status Table Options

License Status

Port-Level Performance Monitoring

Port level performance operations are available when the port is selected in the main window.


The following table summarizes the different performance options at the port level.

Note



Table 1-5. Port-Level Performance Monitoring Options


Viewing the GbE port

status

Port Status Configuration

Port Status

Viewing the Ethernet

port status

Port Status Configuration

Port Status

Viewing the ATM-155

physical layer

(SDH/SONET) current

statistics

Port Current Statistics Statistics

Current

Viewing the ATM-155

physical layer

(SDH/SONET) interval

statistics

Port Intervals Statistics Statistics

Intervals

Viewing the ATM-155

logical layer (ATM)

current statistics

Interface Current Statistics Statistics

Current

Viewing the ATM-155

logical layer (ATM)

intervals statistics

Interface Intervals Statistics Statistics

Intervals

Viewing the GbE current

Rx statistics

Port Current Rx Statistics Statistics

Current Rx

Viewing the GbE current

Tx statistics

Port Current Tx Statistics Statistics

Current Tx

Viewing the GbE Rx

interval statistics

Port Intervals Rx Statistics Statistics

Interval Rx

Viewing the GbE Tx

interval statistics

Port Intervals Tx Statistics Statistics

Interval Tx

Application-Level Performance Monitoring

The application monitoring options allow you to review the actual performance of the unit with regards to the application parameters, ATM, router, MPLS, and multiservice over PSN. The following table summarizes the different performance options at the logical layer level.



Table 1-6. Application Layer Performance Options


Viewing ATM XC

statistics

ATM Cross Connection Statistics Statistics

ATM

XC

ATM

Viewing MPLS LDP label

configurations

LDP Labels Table Configuration

MPLS

LDP Labels

Viewing MPLS LDP Hello

message statistics

LDP Hello Table Configuration

MPLS

LDP Hello

Viewing MPLS LDP

session statistics

LDP Sessions Table Configuration

MPLS

LDP Sessions

Multiservice over PSN ATM PW Statistics Statistics

Multiservice over

PSN

PW

ATM

Viewing Multiservice

over PSN ATM

attachment circuits

View all ATM Attachment Circuits Configuration

Multiservice over

PSN

View all Attachment

Circuits ATM

Viewing Multiservice

over PSN pseudowires

Pseudowire Table Configuration

Multiservice over

PSN

PW

Fault Detection Operations

Fault detection operations can be performed at the system, port and application levels.

Device-Level Fault Detection

System level operations are available when the device image is selected in the main window.

The following table summarizes the different fault detection options at the system level.



Table 1-7. System-Level Fault Detection Options


Viewing all active alarms All Active Alarms List Fault

All Active Alarms

Viewing the history log System Log Buffer Fault

History Log

List

Clearing the history log Clear Fault

History Log

Clear

Setting the loopback

timeout

Loopback Timeout Diagnostics

Loopback Timeout

Performing a cell test Cell Test Diagnostics

Cell Test

Viewing self test results Self Test Results Diagnostics

Self Test Results

Port-Level Fault Detection

Port level operations are available when the port is selected in the main window.


The following table summarizes the different fault detection options at the port level.

Table 1-8. Port-Level Fault Detection Options

Tasks Relevant Dialog Box RADview Path

Viewing and performing

loopback diagnostics on

an ATM-155 port

(physical layer)

Port Loopback State Diagnostics

Loopback

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Chapter 2

Installation and Operation This chapter describes:

• Pre-Configuring for Network Management

• Connecting to the Management Station

• Launching RADview ACE-3600

• Using the Graphical User Interface (GUI).

2.1 Pre-Configuring for Network Management

ACE-3600 must be pre-configured for connection to a network management station. For information about how to configure the unit for network management, see the ACE-3600 Installation and Operation Manual.

2.2 Connecting to the Management Station

You can connect ACE-3600 to the RADview management station in the following methods:

• Using an Out-of-Band LAN Connection

• Using an Inband ATM VC Connection

• Using an IP-Based or Inband PW Connection.

Using an Out-of-Band LAN Connection

ACE-3600 can be managed by a management station through an out-of-band LAN connection.

Figure 2-1. Physical Setup for Management via LAN

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To set up management access via a LAN:

1. Connect ACE-3600 to the LAN via one of the ETH ports on the front panel.

2. Log in to ACE-3600 via an ASCII terminal.

3. Configure ACE-3600 for network management, as described in Configuring for Management, in the ACE-3600 Installation and Operation Manual.

Using an Inband ATM VC Connection

When managed through an inband ATM VC, ACE-3600 is connected to the management station through the ATM network, via one of the active ATM ports.

Figure 2-2. Management via ATM

To set up management access through the ATM port:

1. Connect ACE-3600 to the ATM network via one of the ATM-155 ports on the front panel.


3. Configure ACE-3600 for network management, as described in Configuring for Management, in the ACE-3600 Installation and Operation Manual.

Using an IP-Based or Inband PW Connection

ACE-3600 can be managed by a management station through an out-of-band LAN connection.

Figure 2-3. Management via IP/ETH

To set up management access via a packet-switched network connection:

1. Connect ACE-3600 to the packet-switched network via one of the GbE ports on the front panel.


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3. Configure ACE-3600 for network management as described in Configuring for Management, in the ACE-3600 Installation and Operation Manual.

2.3 Launching RADview ACE-3600

The ACE-3600 zoom application can be invoked from the SNMPc Management Console (PC version), HPOV (Unix version), or Network Elements Tree.

To activate ACE-3600 from the SNMPc Management Console window (PC version):

• Double-click the ACE-3600 icon located in the map view.

Figure 2-4. SNMPc Management Console Window – Map View

To activate ACE-3600 from the EMS HPOV window (Unix version):

• Select the ACE-3600 icon located in the map view, and then click the zoom

icon ( ).

To activate ACE-3600 from the Network Elements Tree window (in both PC and Unix versions):

1. From the RADview-EMS LaunchDesk, select the Network Element Tree icon

( ).

The Network Elements Tree window appears and displays a hierarchal network tree (see Figure 2-5), which is a graphical representation of all IP addresses that are currently assigned to devices over the local network.

2. On the Network Elements Tree, right-click the ACE-3600 IP address.

The ACE-3600 IP address is highlighted and a pop-up menu appears.


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3. From the pop-up menu, select Zoom.

Figure 2-5. Network Elements Tree – Performing Zoom

The ACE-3600 zoom application (management) window appears.


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2.4 Using the Graphical User Interface (GUI)

You can easily configure and monitor the ACE-3600 device, using the zoom application.

The zoom application’s GUI presents an interactive image of the ACE-3600 front panel, and allows you to configure and monitor ACE-3600 at the system (device) level, or at the individual port level.

The GUI is context-sensitive. Selecting the entire device allows you to perform system-level operations, while drilling down to a specific interface or port allows you to perform port-level operations that relate only to that interface.

Using the Device Level Interface

To access the system-level commands:

• Click the ACE-3600 graphic device image and avoid clicking on any of the ports.

A light blue frame surrounds the device image in the main window.

Figure 2-6. Main Zoom Window – System Level Selected

The ACE-3600 system-level interface includes the following components:

• Title bar – Displays the IP address and status (Connected or Disconnected) of the ACE-3600 device.

Figure 2-7. Window Title Bar

• Menu bar – Lists the system’s various menu options: Configuration, Fault, Diagnostics, Statistics, Options, and Help. Each of these menus includes relevant options, as explained in the following chapters of this manual.

Figure 2-8. Window Menu Bar


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• Toolbar – Two buttons are available on the toolbar:

System Info –Displays the System Information window, which summarizes the status and general details of the ACE-3600 device.

Poll Agent – When clicked, the NMS polls the SNMP agent.

• Status bar – Displays the system status information via text.

Figure 2-9. Window Status Bar

Using the Port Level Interface

Prior to accessing the port-level commands, the color of each port in the graphic device image indicates the operational status of that port. The displayed status is based on both the polling and interface notifications. The color indicators are:

• No Color – The port is OK and no test is currently running.

• Light Blue – The port is currently testing.

• Magenta – The port has active alarms.

To access the port-level commands:

1. Click the required port in the ACE-3600 graphic device image.

A light blue frame surrounds the selected port in the device image.

2. Click the Zoom In button ( ), located on the toolbar. Alternatively, from the Configuration menu, select Zoom In.

The port window appears and displays a graphic representation of the port.

Figure 2-10. ATM-155 Port-Level Window



The port level window includes the following components:

• Menu Bar – Lists the various menu options for the currently selected layer. The available options change when you select a different layer.

• Port layers – Labeled rectangles that represent the different port layers available for configuration in the selected port. Each layer is managed individually.

To select a particular port layer:

• In the port-level window, click the layer’s labeled rectangle.

A light blue frame surrounds the selected layer.

Figure 2-11. ATM-155 Port-Level Window – ATM Layer Selected

The different port-level windows allow you to monitor and configure the port/layer parameters.

Prior to accessing the slot-level commands, the color of each slot in the graphic device image indicates the operational status of that slot.

On-Screen LED Indicators

The ACE-3600 LED indicators are presented graphically by the zoom application.



Figure 2-12. ACE-3600 Graphical Front Panel

The following list summarizes the function of all LED indicators in ACE-3600:

Hot-Swappable Power Supplies

POWER (green/red)

Green: Power supply is OK.

Red: Power supply failure.

Fan Tray SYS ALM (green/red)

Green: No system alarm is detected.

Red: At least one system alarm has been detected.

FAN (green/red)

Green: All fans are working properly.

Red: At least one fan is not working properly.

Main Module RDY (green)

On: Self-test has been completed successfully.

Blinking: Self-test has failed.

ACTIVE (green)

On: This main module is in Active mode.

Off: This main module is not in Active mode.

STANDBY (green)

On: This main module is in Standby mode.

Off: This main module is not in Standby mode.

ATM-155 SYNC 1–4, 5–8 (green)

On: The port's physical layer is synchronized.

Off: The port's physical layer is not synchronized.

Blinking: RDI has been detected.

ATM-155 ATM 1–4, 5–8 (green)

On: ATM cells are being received or transmitted.

Off: ATM cells are not being received or transmitted.

ETH 1/2 LINK (green)

On: Gigabit Ethernet link is detected.

Off: Gigabit Ethernet link is not detected.



ETH 1/2 ACT (green)

On: Frames are being received or transmitted.

Off: Frames are not being received or transmitted.

MNG-ETH Control Port

LINK (green)

On: Ethernet link is detected.

Off: Ethernet link is not detected.

ACT (yellow)

On: ETH frames are being received or transmitted.

Off: ETH frames are not being received or transmitted.

Station Clock Port SYNC (green)

On: E1/T1 physical layer is synchronized.

Off: E1/T1 physical layer is not synchronized.



RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3600 Setting the System Parameters 3-1

Chapter 3

Configuration Management This chapter describes in detail the following configuration options available for ACE-3600 using the RADview GUI:

a. Setting the System Parameters – which includes:

Entering System Information

Setting the Date and Time

Setting the Syslog Parameters

Defining Managers

Setting the OV Severity

Configuring Access to Web and Telnet.

b. Setting the Operational Parameters– which includes:

Configuring Ports

Setting the Protection Parameters

Defining the Clock Source

Configuring Traffic Descriptors

Configuring OAM

Configuring the ATM Cross-Connect (XC) Parameters

Configuring the Router

Configuring MPLS Parameters

Configuring Multiservice over PSN Parameters.

c. Additional Tasks– which includes:

Polling the Hardware

Resetting the Hardware

Restoring the Default System Configuration

Viewing and Swapping Software Files

Saving/Deleting the Default Configuration File

Downloading Software via a TFTP Server

Downloading a Preset Configuration via a TFTP Server.

Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual

3-2 Setting the System Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3600

3.1 Setting the System Parameters

This section describes how to configure general system parameters needed for normal operation of the unit:

• Entering System Information

• Setting the Date and Time

• Setting the Syslog Parameters

• Defining Managers

• Setting the OV Severity

• Configuring Access to Web and Telnet.

Entering System Information

The system information option enables you to view and set general information about the ACE-3600 unit.

The ACE-3600 management software allows you to assign a name to the unit, specify its location to distinguish it from the other devices installed in your system, and assign a contact person.

This feature is available even when there is no communication with the agent.

To view the system information:

1. Click the ACE-3600 graphic device image.

A light blue frame surrounds the device image and the main menu becomes available.

2. From the main menu, select Configuration>System Info.

or

On the main toolbar, click the Info button ( ).

The System Information dialog box appears.

User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management


Figure 3-1. System Information Dialog Box

If the System Information dialog box is left open for several minutes or more, you can click <Refresh> to retrieve and display the most current information. If necessary, you can modify the system information parameters.

To modify the system information:

• Enter new information in the editable fields (see Table 3-1), and then click <Set>.

The system performs validity checks and the changes take effect if no errors are detected.

Table 3-1. System Information Parameters

Parameter Description Possible Values (RW/RO)

Description The hardware and software versions of

the device.

(Read only)

Object ID The device’s SNMP Object ID. (Read only)

Name The actual name of the device, or the

string attached to the OID excluding the

prefix RAD.

Up to 12 case-sensitive

alphanumeric characters

Contact The name of the contact person who

manages/monitors the unit, along with

information on how to contact that

person.

Up to 32 case-sensitive


Default: “Name of

contact person”

Location The physical location of the device. Up to 32 case-sensitive


Default: “The location

of this device”




System Up Time The period of time that the system has

been running.

Format: d days

hh:mm:ss (Read only)

Number of

Interfaces

The number of physical and logical

device interfaces.

(Read Only)

Even if there is no communication with the agent, ACE-3600 obtains and saves the following parameters concerning system information:

• Description

• Name

• Contact

• Location

Setting the Date and Time

ACE-3600 allows you to set the date and time of its internal clock. Log events are recorded according to the set date and time. In addition, you can set the unit to automatically retrieve the current date and time from an SNTP server..

To set the date and time:



2. From the main menu, select Configuration.

The Configuration menu appears.

Figure 3-2. Configuration Menu

3. From the Configuration menu, select Date & Time.

The Date & Time dialog box appears.

Note



Figure 3-3. Date and Time Dialog Box

Table 3-2. Date and Time Parameters


Date

Actual date.

You can type a different date or select a

different date from the drop-down

calendar (see Changing the Date). The

date is subject to validity checks.

Format: YYYY-MM-DD

Time

Actual time.

You can type a different time. The

entered time is subject to validity checks.

Format: hh:mm:ss

Summer Time

Mode.

Displays the summer time (daylight

saving time) configuration that you set

(see Setting the Summer Time Parameters).




Offset (minutes) The fixed number of minutes that should

be added to the local time during the

daylight saving time period.

Available only when Summer mode is

'recurring" or 'date'.

0 -720

Default: 60

SNTP Mode. Availability and type of the SNTP time

retrieval.

Set the system NTP mode to one of the

following:

• Disable – The SNTP service is

disabled.

• Broadcast client - ACE-3600 works in

SNTP mode as a broadcast client.

• Unicast client - ACE-3600 works in

SNTP mode as a Unicast client.

Disable

Broadcast Client

Unicast Client

Default: Disable

Time Zone Select Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

offset of the manually entered time.

Available only when SNTP mode is

'Unicast Client'.

GMT –12:00,

GMT –11:00

GMT –1:00,

GMT,

GMT +1:00

GMT +12:00

Server IP Address IP address of the SNTP server.


'Unicast Client'.

IP Address

Update Interval

(min)

The required delay in minutes between

automatic SNTP request initiations.


'Unicast Client'.

1…1440 min

Default: 60

Changing the Date

To change the date:

1. In the Date & Time dialog box (see Figure 3-3), click the Date drop-down list down arrow.

A calendar appears.



Figure 3-4. Drop-Down Calendar

2. In the drop-down calendar, select the year, month, and day.

The selected date is displayed in Date.

Validating the Date and Time

To validate the date and time:

• In the Date & Time dialog box (see Figure 3-3), click <Apply>.

ACE-3600 validates the date and time and SNTP entries:

The day may be 31 only if the month is 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, or 12.

The day cannot be 30 if the month is 2.

The day cannot be 29 if the month is 2, unless the year can be divided by four.

The day cannot be 29 if the month is 2, and the year can be divided by 100 but not by 400.

If the date is found to be invalid, an invalid date error message is displayed in red on the status bar, and the date is not set.

If the combination of day, month, and year is nonexistent, ACE-3600 issues the subsequent valid date in the next month (for example, if you enter 31/9/02, it is automatically converted to 01/10/02).

If the entered time is not valid, an invalid time error message appears in red on the status bar, and the time is not set.

Setting the Summer Time Parameters

The summer time parameters define whether/how the unit should automatically change its internal time when daylight saving time is applied in the geographical region where ACE-3600 is installed. This feature can be disabled, activated on a specific date, or activated to customarily recur every year.

The Summer Time changes are preset to change automatically.



You can configure the summer time parameters in one of the following modes:

• Date (see Setting Date Mode Parameters)

• Recurring (see Setting Recurring Mode Parameters)

• Disable (see Disabling the Summer Time Feature).

Setting Date Mode Parameters

Configuring the summer time parameters in "date" mode sets the daylight saving time shifting to occur once on a specific date.

To set the summer time date mode:

1. In the Date & Time dialog box (see Figure 3-3), in the Summer Time section, in Mode, select "Date".

The Summer Time date configuration dialog box is displayed.

Figure 3-5. Summer Time Date Configuration Dialog Box

Table 3-3. Summer Time – Date Mode Parameters


Mode The summer time mode. (Read only)

Start Date The specific date (year-specific) on

which the daylight saving time begins.

Format: YYYY-MM-DD

Start Time The specific time (hour and minute) at

which the daylight saving time begins, on

the start date.

Format: HH:MM

End Date The specific date (year-specific) on

which the daylight saving time ends. The

end date cannot precede or be the same

as the start date.

Format: YYYY-MM-DD

End Time The specific time (hour and minute) at

which the daylight saving time ends, on

the end date.

Format: HH:MM



2. Enter values for the date parameters, as required, and then click <OK>.

The Date & Time dialog box is updated with the selected values.

Setting Recurring Mode Parameters

Configuring the summer time parameters in "recurring" mode sets the daylight saving time shifting to recur periodically.

To set the summer time recurring mode:

1. In the Date & Time dialog box (see Figure 3-3), in the Summer Time section, in Mode, select "Recurring".

The Summer Time recurring configuration dialog box is displayed.

Figure 3-6. Summer Time Recurring Configuration Dialog Box

Table 3-4. Summer Time – Recurring Mode Parameters


Mode The summer time mode. (Read only)

Start Week in

Month

The chronological week of the month in

which the daylight saving time should

begin every year.

First

Second

Third

Fourth

Last

Start Weekday The specific day of the week on which

the daylight saving time should begin

every year.

Sunday, Monday,

Tuesday, Wednesday,

Thursday, Friday,

Saturday




Start Month The specific month in which the daylight

saving time should begin every year.

January, February,

March, April, May, June,

July, August, September,

October, Novermber,

December

Start Time The specific time (hour and minute) at


begin every year.

Format HH:MM.

00:00 – 23:59

End Week in

Month

The chronological week of the month in


end every year.

First

Second

Third

Fourth

Last

End Weekday The specific day of the week on which

the daylight saving time should end

every year.

Sunday, Monday,

Tuesday, Wednesday,

Thursday, Friday,

Saturday

End Month The specific month in which the daylight

saving time should end every year.

January, February,



October, Novermber,

December

End Time The specific time (hour and minute) at


end every year.

Format HH:MM.

00:00 – 23:59

End Month The specific month in which the daylight

saving time should end every year.

January, February,



October, Novermber,

December

2. Enter values for the recurring parameters, as required, and then click <OK>.

The Date & Time dialog box (see Figure 3-3) is updated with the selected values.

Disabling the Summer Time Feature

To disable the summer time feature:

• In the Date & Time dialog box (see Figure 3-3), in the Summer Time section, in Mode, select "Disable", and then click <OK>.

The Summer Time section does not appear in the Date & Time dialog box.



Setting the Syslog Parameters

Once the date and time are set, system events are logged accordingly. To allow logging/sharing of system events on a server instead of internally, you need to configure the Syslog server parameters.

To configure the Syslog server:


A light blue frame surrounds the device image.

2. From the main menu, select Configuration>Syslog.

The Syslog dialog box is displayed.

Figure 3-7. Syslog Dialog Box

Table 3-5. Syslog Server Parameters

Parameter Description Possible Values (RW)

Logging Status Determines whether logging to the Syslog

server is enabled or disabled. When disabled,

ACE-3600 logs the events internally.

Enable

Disable

Default: Disable

Server IP

Address

IP address of the Syslog server to which the

event logs are sent.

IP address format;

0.0.0.0 –

255.255.255.255

Server UDP Port The UDP port of the Syslog server.

Note: The port cannot be changed when the logging status is enabled.

1–65535

Default: 514

Device UDP

Port

The local UDP port from which the Syslog

messages are sent.

Note: The port cannot be changed when the logging status is enabled.

1–65535

Default: 514




Facility Identifies the software module, task, or

function, from which the Syslog messages are

sent.

Local 1 – Local 7

Default: Local 1

Severity Level.. Only events with severity equal to or

exceeding the selected severity level are sent.

The severity levels are:

• Critical – corresponds to the Emergency

(0) severity level of Syslog

• Major – corresponds to the Alert (1) and

Critical (2) severity levels of Syslog

• Minor – corresponds to the Error (3)

severity level of Syslog

• Warning – corresponds to the Warning (4)


• Event – corresponds to the Notice (5)


• Info – corresponds to the Informational

(6) severity level of Syslog

• Debug – corresponds to the Debug (7)


Note: The severity level can be changed only when the logging status is disabled.

Critical

Major

Minor

Warning

Event

Info

Debug

Default: Minor

3. Enter values for the Syslog parameters, as required, and then click <Set>.

The Syslog server parameters are updated.

Defining Managers

If ACE-3600 is to be managed via a network management station (NMS), it is necessary to define the location of network managers (that is, terminals) that can access the unit via inband or out-of-band management channels.

The Manager List displays the IP addresses of the currently defined managers that can establish SNMP connectivity with the device and control its functions.

In the Manager List dialog box, you can do the following:

• Define a new manager (see Adding Managers).

• Change manager information (see Modifying Manager Mask Traps)

• Remove a manager from the manager list (see Removing Managers).

To display the manager list:



2. From the main menu, select Options.



Figure 3-8. Options Menu

3. From the Options menu, select Manager List.

The Manager List dialog box is displayed.

Figure 3-9. Manager List Dialog Box

Table 3-6. Manager List Parameters

Parameter Description Possible Values (RO)

Current Number of

Entries

Current number of configured managers. 0–16

Maximum Number of

Entries

Maximum number of managers that can be

defined.

16




Manager IP Address The manager's IP address.

Note:

• The manager's IP address cannot be the same as the subnet of an existing host, unless it is attached to it.

• Multicast, broadcast, all ones, and all zero IPs, are not allowed.

• Address parts that are not subnet cannot be all zeros or all ones.

• The manager's IP address cannot be changed dynamically (on-the-fly)

0.0.0.0 –

255.255.255.255

Adding Managers

The Managers List can have up to 16 managers. If this maximum has not been reached, you can add managers to the list.

The <Add> button is disabled when the table has the maximum number of managers.

To add a manager:

1. In the Manager List dialog box (see Figure 3-9), click <Add>.

The Add Manager dialog box is displayed.

Figure 3-10. Add Manager Dialog Box

Table 3-7. Add Manager Parameter

Parameter Description Possible Values

Manager IP

Address

The IP address of the workstation to be

defined as manager.

0.0.0.0 –

255.255.255.255

2. In Manager IP Address, type the IP address of the workstation to be defined as manager.

3. Click <Mask Traps> to define the mask traps for this manager (see Masking Traps).

The Mask Traps dialog box appears (see Figure 3-12).

Note



4. In the Mask Traps dialog box, select the checkboxes of the parameters to activate the required masks (see Table 3-8), and then click <OK>.

The Add Manager dialog box reappears.

5. Click <Set>.

The system validates the new manager (see System Validation of a New Manager). Once validated, the manager is added to the Manager List (see Figure 3-9).

System Validation of a New Manager

ACE-3600 checks whether:

• The Manager IP Address is valid.

If it is found to be invalid, an error message appears.

• The added manager already exists in the table.

If so, an error message appears.

• The manager's IP address is different than all host IP addresses.

If it is not, an error message appears.

Modifying Manager Mask Traps

You can reconfigure the mask traps of an existing manager.

The <Change> button is disabled until you select an entry.

To reconfigure a manager’s mask traps:

1. In the Manager List dialog box (see Figure 3-9), select the row of a manager that you want to reconfigure, and then click <Change>.

The Change Manager dialog box appears.

Figure 3-11. Change Manager Dialog Box

The Change Manager dialog box has the same parameter – Manager IP Address, that is displayed in the Add Manager dialog box (see Figure 3-10). However, here this parameter is non-editable.

2. Click <Mask Traps> to change the mask traps of the selected manager (see Masking Traps).

The Mask Traps dialog box appears (see Figure 3-12).

Note

Note



3. In the Mask Traps dialog box, select the checkboxes of the parameters to activate the required masks (see Table 3-8), and then click <OK>.

The Change Manager dialog box reappears.

4. In the Change Manager dialog box, click <Set>.

The Manager List dialog box (see Figure 3-9) reappears, and the selected manager's mask traps are reconfigured.

Removing Managers

You can delete a manager from the Managers List.

The <Remove> button is disabled until you select an entry.

To remove a manager from the list:

1. In the Manager List dialog box (see Figure 3-9), select the manager you want to remove.

2. Click <Remove>.

The confirmation message “Removing this manager may disconnect NMS” appears.

3. Click <OK>.

The manager is removed from the list.

Masking Traps

Mask traps can be configured for each manager through the Mask Traps dialog box, which is invoked from the Add Manager and Change Manager dialog boxes.

Selecting a parameter in the Mask Traps dialog box (see Figure 3-12), activates the mask. The trap is therefore not sent.

Note



Figure 3-12. Mask Traps Dialog Box

Table 3-8. Mask Traps – Parameters


Masking Mode

Group of three option buttons:

• All – All the traps are masked.

• None – None of the traps are masked.

• Manual – Traps are enabled or disabled,

manually.

All

None

Manual

Default: Manual

Cold Start The coldStart trap indicates that the Agent

is re-initializing itself in such a way that the

Agent’s configuration may be altered.

Active

Masked

Default: Active




Agent Status The agnStatusChangeTrap is sent whenever

there is a change in the state of the device.

This trap is also used for coloring the Agent

node on the HPOV map.

Active

Masked

Default: Active

TFTP Status The tftpStatusChangeTrap is sent whenever

a TFTP session is opened between the

Agent and the NMS. Masking it faisl the

operation of TFTP applications.

Active

Masked

Default: Active

Authentication

Failure

The authenticationFailureTrap is sent when

an SNMP request is made under a

community name that does not match the

community name in the Agent.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked

Power Failure The agnPowerFailureTrap is sent to indicate

a power failure state.

It is relevant only to a device with two PSUs,

for example, the device cannot send a trap

before one PSU is shut down; only upon a

status change while the other PSU is up.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked

Fan Failure The agnFanFailureTrap is sent to indicate a

fan failure/recovery.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked

Station Clock

Failure

The agnStationClkFailureTrap is sent to

indicate a station clock failure.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked

Module Change The atmAceModuleChangeTrap is sent to

indicate that a card (module) in the unit has

been replaced/changed.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked

Module Mismatch The atmAceModuleMismatchTrap is sent to

indicate that the inserted card (module)

does not match the configured card

(module).

Active

Masked

Default: Masked

Redundancy Status The sysRedundancyStatusTrap indicates the

redundancy status.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked

Redundancy Active

Card

The sysRedundancyActiveCardTrap indicates

which card (module) is currently active.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked

Redundancy Active

Port

The sysRedundancyActivePortTrap indicates

which port is currently active.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked




APS Active Port The apsActiveChannelTrap indicates the APS

active port.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked

License Update The licenseUpdateTrap indicates that the

license has been updated.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked

Upload Data The agnUploadDataTrap is generated for

completed upload operations.

Active

Masked

Default: Active

Self Test Result The agnSelfTestResultChangeTrap informs

of any change in the unit's self test results.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked

Port Status The prtStatusChangeTrap is sent whenever

the SFP port is removed from or inserted

into the device.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked

Link Up/Down • LinkDown – Indicates that the operation

status of the ETH link is down.

• LinkUp – Indicates that the operation

status of the ETH link is up.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked

LOS The atmAceAlarmLOS trap is sent when

there is a condition indicating that the

receiving equipment has lost the received

signal.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked

LOF The atmAceAlarmLOF trap is sent when

there is a condition indicating that the

receiving equipment has lost frame

delineation.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked

LCD The atmAceAlarmLCD trap is sent to indicate

a Loss of Cell Delineation condition.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked

SLM The atmAceAlarmSLM trap is sent to

indicate a Signal Line Mismatch condition.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked

LOP The atmAceAlarmSLM trap is sent to

indicate a condition that the receiver

equipment has lost the pointer to the start

of cell in the payload.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked




Line AIS The atmAceAlarmLineAIS trap is sent by a

device when it detects an error condition or

receives an error condition from another

unit in the transmission line.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked

Path AIS The atmAceAlarmPathAIS trap is sent by a

device when it detects an error condition or

receives an error condition from another

unit in the transmission path.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked

Line RDI The atmAceAlarmLineRDI trap is sent to

indicate a Remote Line Defect Indication

condition.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked

Path RDI The atmAceAlarmPathRDI trap is sent to

indicate a Remote Path Defect Indication

condition.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked

Section BIP The atmAceAlarmSectionBIP trap is sent to

indicate an error performance of the link at

the Section layer.

Bit Interleaved Parity is a method used at

the Physical layer to monitor the error

performance of the link. A check bit is sent

in the link overhead covering the previous

block or frame.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked

Line BIP The atmAceAlarmLineBIP trap is sent to


the Line layer.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked

Path BIP The atmAceAlarmPathBIP trap is sent to


the Path layer.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked

Line FEBE The atmAceAlarmLineFEBE trap is sent to

indicate that a bit error(s) has been

detected at the Physical layer at the far-end

of the link.

This is used to monitor bit error

performance of the link in the Line layer.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked

Path FEBE The atmAceAlarmPathFEBE trap is sent to

indicate that a bit error(s) has been

detected at the Physical layer at the far-end

of the link.

This is used to monitor bit error

performance of the link in the Path layer.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked




PW Up/Down The PWDOWN/PWUp trap indicates whether a

pseudowire is up or down.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked

BFD Session

Up/Down

The bfdSessUp/bfdSessDown alarm tap

indicates whether the BFD connectivity

check session is up or down.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked

LDP Session

Up/Down

The plsLdpSessionUp/mplsLdpSessionDown

alarm trap indicates whether the label

distribution protocol session is up or down.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked

VP AIS Reception The AtmAceAlarmVpAISReception trap is

sent to indicate AIS Reception on a VP

Connection.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked

VC AIS Reception The AtmAceAlarmVcAISReception trap is

sent to indicate AIS Reception on a VC

Connection.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked

VP RDI Reception The AtmAceAlarmVpRDIReception trap is

sent to indicate RDI Reception on a VP

Connection.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked

VC RDI Reception The AtmAceAlarmVcRDIReception trap is

sent to indicate RDI Reception on a VC

Connection.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked

VP Continuity Loss The AtmAceAlarmVpContinuityLoss trap is

sent to indicate a Loss of continuity on a VP

Connection.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked

VC Continuity Loss The AtmAceAlarmVcContinuityLoss trap is

sent to indicate a Loss of continuity on a VC

Connection.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked

VP Loopback

Failure

The AtmAceAlarmVpLoopback trap is sent to

indicate an error resulting from an OAM

Loopback failure in the VP layer.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked

VC Loopback

Failure

The AtmAceAlarmVcLoopback trap is sent to

indicate an error resulting from an OAM

Loopback failure in the VC layer.

Active

Masked

Default: Masked



Setting the OV Severity

The OV Severity determines whether the openViewSeverity MIB is attached to the relevant traps. This parameter controls the severity and color of a given trap displayed in the HPOV All Alarms Browser.

To select OV Severity mode:





3. Select OV Severity.

The OV Severity dialog box appears, displaying the current OV severity state.

Figure 3-14. OV Severity Dialog Box

Table 3-9. OV Severity Parameter


Attach OV Severity

to Traps

Yes – OV Severity is attached.

No – OV Severity is not attached.

Yes, No

4. From the drop-down list, select Yes to enable OV severity, or No to disable OV severity.

5. Click <Set>.

The selected mode takes effect.

Configuring Access to Web and Telnet

ACE-3600 allows you to check the current status of the Telnet and Web access services, and to change the access permission, as required.



To display the current access services status:





3. Select Access.

The Access dialog box appears.

Figure 3-16. Access Dialog Box

Table 3-10. Access Parameters


Telnet Access The current Telnet access status, for

Telnet control.

Enable

Disable

Secured Mode Only

Default: Disable

Web Access The current Web access status, for

Web applications.

Enable

Disable

Secured Mode Only

Default: Disable

To change the access service status:

1. In the Access dialog box (see Figure 3-16) select values for the parameters from the drop-down lists, as required (see Table 3-10).

2. Click <Set>.

The selected mode takes effect.


3-24 Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3600

3.2 Setting the Operational Parameters

This section describes in detail in the following sections, how to configure the parameters needed for normal operation of the unit:

• Configuring Ports

• Setting the Protection Parameters

• Defining the Clock Source

• Configuring Traffic Descriptors

• Configuring OAM

• Configuring the ATM Cross-Connect (XC) Parameters

• Configuring the Router

• Configuring MPLS Parameters

• Configuring Multiservice over PSN Parameters.

Configuring Ports

ACE-3600 has three types of ports: Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, and ATM-155.

You can configure these ports, as described in the following sections:

• Configuring the Ethernet Port

• Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet Ports

• Configuring the ATM-155 Ports.

The Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, and ATM-155 ports require physical layer configuration, before logical or application level configuration.

Configuring the Ethernet Port

ACE-3600 has one built-in 100BaseT port for out-of-band management (MNG-ETH), which can be configured.

To configure the Ethernet port parameters:

1. Double-click the Ethernet port (MNG-ETH) on the ACE-3600 device image.

The Ethernet dialog box is displayed.

2. Select the ETHERNET layer.

A light blue frame surrounds the ETHERNET layer’s label, and the top menu bar becomes available.

Note


RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3600 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-25

Figure 3-17. MNG-ETH Dialog Box

When the ETHERNET layer is not selected, the port menu bar is disabled.

3. From the Configuration menu of the Ethernet Port menu, select Parameters.

The Port Parameters dialog box is displayed.

Figure 3-18. Ethernet Port Parameters Dialog Box

Table 3-11. Ethernet Port Parameters

Parameter Description Possible Values (RO/RW)

Port The Ethernet port of which details

are displayed.

MNG-ETH

(Read Only)

Note




Administrative

Status

Up

Down

Default: Up

Auto Negotiation Status of the Auto Negotiation mode

for the selected port.

The Auto Negotiation Mode is

disabled for the out-of-band Ethernet

management port (MNG-ETH), since

it cannot respond in this mode.

Disable

(Read Only)

Max Capability

Advertised

The maximum advertised capability. 1000BaseT Full-Duplex

Default Type The port’s default type. 10BaseT Half-Duplex

10BaseT Full-Duplex

100BaseT Half-Duplex

100BaseT Full-Duplex

Default:

100BaseT Full Duplex.

4. Configure the parameters, as required, for the Ethernet port, and then click <Set>.

The Ethernet port configuration takes effect.

Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet Ports

ACE-3600 includes two electrical or fiber optic Gigabit Ethernet ports (GbE 1 and GbE 2) for user data and inband management. These ports can be configured.

To configure the GbE port parameters:

1. Double-click the Gigabit Ethernet port (Gbe 1 or Gbe 2) on the ACE-3600 device image.

The Gigabit Ethernet Port dialog box is displayed.

2. Select the G-ETHERNET layer.

A light blue frame surrounds the G-ETHERNET layer’s label, and the top menu bar becomes available.



Figure 3-19. GbE Port Dialog Box

3. From the Configuration menu of the Gigabit Ethernet Port menu bar, select Parameters.

The Gbe Port Parameters dialog box is displayed.

Figure 3-20. GbE Port Parameters Dialog Box

Table 3-12. GbE Port Parameters


Port The GbE port of which details are

displayed.

GbE-1, GbE-2

(Read Only)

Administrative

Status

The administrative status of the GbE

port.

Up

Down

Default: Up




Auto Negotiation Status of the Auto Negotiation mode

for the selected port. Enable

Disable

Default:

Enable

Max Capability

Advertised

The maximum advertised capability 1000BaseT Full-Duplex

Default Type The port’s default type 10BaseT Half-Duplex

10BaseT Full-Duplex

100BaseT Half-Duplex

100BaseT Full-Duplex

1000BaseT Full Duplex

Default:

1000BaseT Full Duplex

4. Configure the parameters, as required, for the GbE port (see Table 3-12), and then click <Set>.

The GbE port configuration takes effect.

Configuring the ATM-155 Ports

ACE-3600 has up to eight ATM-155 ports that are used for ATM-155 (155 Mbps) fiber optic uplink.

Each ATM-155 port has two layers that can be configured:

• SONET/SDH – the physical layer (see Configuring the SONET/SDH Layer of the ATM-155 Port).

• ATM – the logical layer (see Configuring the ATM Layer of the ATM-155 Port).

Configuring the SONET/SDH Layer of the ATM-155 Port

To configure the SONET/SDH layer of an ATM-155 port:

1. Double-click an ATM-155 port in the ACE-3600 graphic device image.

The ATM-155 Port dialog box appears.



Figure 3-21. ATM-155 Port Dialog Box

2. In the ATM-155 Port dialog box, click <SONET/SDH>.

A light blue frame surrounds the SONET/SDH layer.

Figure 3-22. ATM-155 Port – SONET/SDH Layer Selected

3. In the ATM-155 Port menu bar, select Configuration>Parameters.

The ATM-155 port physical layer parameters dialog box appears.



Figure 3-23. ATM-155 Port Physical Layer Parameters Dialog Box

Table 3-13. ATM-155 Physical Layer Port Parameters


Port The specific ATM-155 port that

you selected and for which the

details are displayed.

ATM-155 1-8 (Read

only)

Administrative Status Administrative status of the port. Up

Down

Default: Down

Transmit Clock Source The source of the port's transmit

(Tx) clock.

Not valid for ports 1 and 2 if APS

is active.

Loopback (APS inactive

only)

System

Default: System

Frame Type The frame type. SONET

SDH

Default: SDH

RS/Section BIP

(errors/sec)

RS or Section BIP alarm threshold.

“RS-BIP” in SDH frame type;

“Section-BIP” in SONET frame

type.

1–8000

Default: 2400




MS/Line BIP

(errors/sec)

MS or Line BIP alarm threshold.

“MS-BIP” in SDH frame type;

“Line BIP” in SONET frame type

1–8000

Default: 2400

HP/Path BIP (errors/sec) HP or Path BIP alarm threshold.

“HP BIP” in SDH frame type;

“Path BIP” in SONET frame type

1–8000

Default: 2400

MS/Line-FEBE

(errors/sec)

MS or Line FEBE alarm threshold.

“MS FEBE” in SDH frame type;

“Line FEBE” in SONET frame type.

1–8000

Default: 2400

HP/Path FEBE

(errors/sec)

HP or Path FEBE alarm threshold.

“HP FEBE” in SDH frame type;

“Path FEBE” in SONET frame type.

1–8000

Default: 2400

4. Configure the required parameters in the editable fields (see Table 3-13), and then click <Set>.

The system validates the port parameters. Once validated, the changes take effect.

• ACE-3600 checks whether any of the Active Alarm Thresholds are out of range. If so, an error message appears and no change takes effect.

• If Administrative Status is changed to Up and the device is managed through this port, disabling the port disconnects the management.

• When APS is active, the Port Parameters dialog box is for working port 2.

Configuring the ATM Layer of the ATM-155 Port

To configure the ATM layer of an ATM-155 port:

1. Double-click the ATM-155 Port in the ACE-3600 graphic device image.

The ATM-155 Port dialog box appears (see Figure 3-21).

2. In the ATM-155 Port dialog box, click <ATM>.

A light blue frame surrounds the ATM layer.

Note



Figure 3-24. ATM-155 Port – ATM Layer Selected


The ATM-155 Port ATM Layer Parameters dialog box appears.

Figure 3-25. ATM-155 Port ATM Layer Parameters Dialog Box

Table 3-14. ATM-155 Port ATM Layer Parameters


Port The ATM-155 port number. ATM-155 1–8 (Read

Only)

Type The ATM-155 layer. ATM (Read Only)

Output Rate

(cell/sec)

The ATM-155 port’s output (Tx) rate in

cells per second.

100-353208

Default: 353208




OAM Cell

Generation

The mode of the ATM layer, for

automatic generation of OAM cells in

case of physical layer failure.

For more information about OAM cell

generation, see the ACE-3600

Installation and Operation Manual.

Enabled

Disabled

Default: Disabled

4. Configure the parameters for the port as required.

If APS is active, the Port Parameters dialog box for working port 2 is read only. You can copy the configuration of working port 1 to working port 2.


ACE-3600 supports full system redundancy, including:

• Main module redundancy (see Setting the Main Module Redundancy)

• Ethernet port redundancy (see Setting the Ethernet Redundancy)

• Automatic protection switching (APS) for its ATM-155 ports (see Setting Automatic Protection Switching (APS)).

To access the protection options:

• From the Configuration menu, select Protection.

The Protection submenu is displayed.

Figure 3-26. Protection Submenu Options

Table 3-15. Protection Submenu Options

Option Description Possible Values

Main Card

Redundancy

Access the main module redundancy

options.

See Setting the Main Module Redundancy

Ethernet

Redundancy

Access the Gigabit Ethernet port

redundancy options.

See Setting the Ethernet Redundancy

APS Access the ATM-155 port protection

options.

See Setting Automatic Protection Switching (APS)

Note



Setting the Main Module Redundancy

ACE-3600 supports the installation of two main modules (main cards) in order to ensure fail-safe operation. If the unit was ordered with two main modules, activate the main module protection feature. Alternatively, if the module protection is disabled, select the main module that the unit should use by default.

Additional features include: setting the WTR time, updating software or configuration, switching between modules, and performing reset. All these functions are available via the Main Card Redundancy dialog box.

To access the Main Card Redundancy menu:

1. From the Protection menu (see Figure 3-26), select Main Card Redundancy.

The Main Card Redundancy dialog box is displayed.

Figure 3-27. Main Card Redundancy Dialog Box

Table 3-16. Main Card Redundancy Options


Active Main Card Indicates which main module (card) is

currently the active one.

Module A (Card A) is located on top of

module B (Card B).

Card A

Card B

Redundancy Status Displays the current redundancy status.

There are four status types:

• OK – Redundancy is up and running

fine.

• Card A/B absent – The specified

module is physically missing.

• Communication loss – The two main

OK

Card A absent

Card B absent

Communication Loss

Hardware Mismatch

Software Mismatch




modules are not communicating.

• Mismatch – The two modules differ

in their hardware, software, or

configuration.

Configuration

Mismatch

Card Redundancy Enables or disables the module

redundancy protection. On

Off

Default: Off

Default Main Card Defines the module that is active, ,

when the redundancy protection is

turned off.

Module A (Card A) is located on top of

module B (Card B).

Card A

Card B

Default: Card A

Wait to Restore (sec) Wait to Restore (WTR) time, in seconds.

Defines the length of delay that is

required before the default module

returns to normal operation, after two

consecutive switch operations.

The WTR time can be changed only

when the redundancy protection is

turned off.

1–60

Default: 5

2. Click the Commands button.

The redundancy command options appear above the <Commands> button.

Figure 3-28. Main Card Redundancy Commands



Table 3-17. Main Card Redundancy Commands

Command Description Possible Values

Software Update

to other card

Updates/copies the current software

version (of the active module) onto the

standby module.

Configuration

Update to Card <A or

B> (other card)

Updates/copies the current

configuration (of the active module)

onto the standby module.

Flip to Card <A or B> Switches the control over ACE-3600 to

the other installed main module.

Available only when the redundancy

protection is turned on.

Reset Card <A or B> Resets the standby module (not the

active module).

• Not all redundancy options are applied or activated during the software/configuration update process. A device reset is necessary first.

• The software/configuration update and the switch operations are not available if there is a hardware mismatch (the two modules are not identical), when a module is absent or when the redundancy protection is turned off.

Setting the Ethernet Redundancy

ACE-3600 allows its two Gigabit Ethernet ports (if two are installed) to work in redundancy mode, allowing reliable and uninterrupted service over packet-switched networks. The Gigabit Ethernet ports support the 1:1 and 1+1 automatic protection switching modes according to IEEE 802.3ad.

To access the Ethernet port redundancy options:

• From the Protection menu (see Figure 3-26), select Ethernet Redundancy.

The Ethernet Redundancy Table is displayed.

Note



Figure 3-29. Ethernet Redundancy Table Dialog Box

Table 3-18. Ethernet Redundancy Parameters


Group ID ID of the Ethernet redundancy group.

Only one group can be configured.

1

Primary Port The primary (protected) GbE port in the

redundancy group. See Note following

this table.

GbE-1, GbE-2

Default: GbE-1

Secondary Port The secondary (protection) GbE port in

the redundancy group. See Note after

this table.

GbE-1, GbE-2

Default: GbE-2

Mode The method of redundancy. 1+1 (Link aggregation|

1:1

Default:

1:1




Revertive If 'Revertive' is enabled ('Yes' is

selected), the port protection switching

is reverted back to the primary link as it

was before the link failure, since the

primary link is up again. The revert is

performed once the WTR time is

concluded (see below).

Yes

No

Default: No

Wait to Restore

(sec)

Wait to Restore (WTR) time, in seconds.

WTR is the set delay time required before

the primary port returns to be the active

port, once the port becomes available

after recovering from an error. Relevant

only if 'Revertive' mode is enabled (see

above).

This parameter cannot be changed

dynamically (on-the-fly).

1–720

Default: 300

Adding a new Ethernet Redundancy Group

To add a new Ethernet Redundancy Group

1. In the Ethernet Redundancy Table dialog box (see Figure 3-29, click <Add>.

The Add Ethernet Redundancy Group dialog box is displayed.

Figure 3-30. Add Ethernet Redundancy Group Dialog Box

2. Set the required parameters (see Table 3-18).

3. Click Set.

The new group is added.



Setting Automatic Protection Switching (APS)

Any two ATM-155 ports can work correspondingly in APS mode. The APS configuration screen allows you to specify the two working ports and their operational mode.

To access the APS configuration:





3. From the Protection menu (see Figure 3-26), select APS.

The APS Table dialog box is displayed.

Figure 3-31. APS Table Dialog Box

Table 3-19. APS Table Parameters


Current Number

of Entries

The current number of APS groups defined in

the APS table.

Maximum

Number of

Entries

The maximum number of APS groups that can

be defined.

4

Group ID ID string of the APS group of which details are

displayed. ACE-3600 supports four APS groups.

Up to 32 alphanumeric

characters,

case-sensitive

Default: APS-1

Mode The APS operation mode. 1+1 Optimized

Bi-Directional;

1+1 Compatible




Bi-Directional

Working Port The APS working port, as well as an indication

that it is active.

ATM-155 1–4 (Active)

Protection Port The APS working port #2. The second port is

automatically selected if APS is enabled on port

#1.

ATM155 5–8

Revertive Indicates whether the Revertive mode is

enabled, i.e. – whether the primary port

returns to normal operation, after a period of

unavailability (if unavailability occurs).

Yes

No

Wait to Restore

(sec)

Wait to Restore time, in seconds.

In APS mode, WTR is the set delay time

required before the primary port returns to

normal operation, once the port becomes

available after recovering from an error.

This parameter cannot be changed dynamically

(on-the-fly).

1–720

Default: 300

Switch

command –

options available

for the 1+1

Optimized Bi-

Directional APS

mode

The APS port switching command. Available

only if the APS mode is enabled (if an APS

group ID exists).

There are four possible switch commands in the

1+1 optimized bi-directional mode:

• None – The initial state, if no command was

applied since the unit's initialization.

• Force Switch – The service is switched from

the primary port to the secondary port. Can

be selected only when No Command or

Clear is the current state.

• Lockout – Freeze the transmitted K-bytes

and the selector's position (the traffic is

taken from the port which is currently

primary) until the lockout is cleared. Lockout

is considered a local request that is not

signaled over the K-bytes. Can be selected

only when No Command or Clear is the

current state.

• Clear – Clear the current command (Force

Switch or Lockout). If the 'Lockout'

command is cleared, the selector and the

transmitted K-bytes return to their previous

state. If the 'Force Switch' command is

cleared, the primary line returns to be the

currently active line, and the local request

for lockout is cleared.

None

Force Switch

Lockout

Clear

Default: None

Switch The APS port switching command. Available None




command –

options available

for the 1+1

Compatible Bi-

Directional APS

mode


group ID exists).

There are seven possible switch commands in

the 1+1 compatible bi-directional mode:

• None – The initial state, if no command was

applied since the unit's initialization.

• Force Switch to Working – Switches the

normal traffic from the protection port to

the working port, unless an equal or higher

priority request exists. Since a forced switch

has a higher priority than SF or SD on a

working port, this command is carried out

regardless of the current condition of the

working port.

• Force Switch to Protection – Switches the

normal traffic of the working port to the

protection port, unless an equal or higher

priority switch command is in effect, or if an

SF condition exists on the protection port.

• Manual Switch to Working – Switches the

traffic from the protection port back to the

working port, unless an equal or higher

priority request is in effect. Since a manual

switch has lower priority than SF or SD on a

working port, this command is carried out

only if the working port is not in SF or SD

condition.

• Manual Switch to Protection – Switches the

traffic from the working port to the

protection port, unless a failure condition

exists on the protection port or an

equal/higher priority switch command is in

effect. The command is carried out by

issuing a manual switch request for the

normal traffic signal.

• Lockout of Protection – Denies the access

of all normal traffic signals (as well as extra

traffic signals, if applicable) to the

protection port, by issuing a "Lockout of

protection" request, unless an equal

protection switch command is in effect.

• Clear – Clears all externally initiated switch

commands and the WTR time, on the node

to which the command was addressed.

Note:

• Only one command can be applied at a time.

• Issuing a ‘force switch’ or ‘lockout’ is

Clear

Lockout of Protection

Force Switch to

Protection

Manual Switch to

Working

Manual Switch to

Protection

Default: None




possible only if ‘No Command’ or ‘Clear’ is the current command status.

• ‘No Command’ is only an initial state and cannot be selected as a user command.

• ‘Clear’ is availale only if the current

command value is ‘force switch’ or ‘lockout’

The APS mode cannot be activated if:

• Connections are already configured on the ATM-155 Port 2.

• The transmit (Tx) clock of any port is set on Loopback mode.

• Port activation is disabled.

• The physical layer port configurations of Port 1 and Port 2 are not identical.

You can click <Refresh> to retrieve and display the most current APS information.

Adding APS

In the APS Table dialog box, you can add or remove APS as necessary.

To add an APS :

1. In the APS Table dialog box (see Figure 3-31), click <Add>.

The Add APS Entry dialog box appears.

Figure 3-32. Add APS Entry Dialog Box

The Add button in the APS Table dialog box is disabled when the table is full.

2. Enter the necessary parameters in the editable fields, and then click <Set>.

The system validates the new APS. Once validated, the APS is added to the APS table.

Note

Note



Table 3-20. Add APS Entry Parameters


Group ID The group ID Of the APS. String of 32 chars

Default = (blank)(RW)


Bi-Directional;

1+1 Compatible

Bi-Directional (RW)

Working Port The working port corresponding to

ATM-155 1.

ATM-155 1–4

(RW)

Protection Port The working port corresponding to

ATM-155 2.

ATM-155 5–8

(Read Only)

Revertive Indicates whether the Revertive mode

is enabled, i.e. – whether the primary

port returns to normal operation, after

a period of unavailability (if

unavailability occurs).

Yes

No

(Read Only)

Wait to Restore

(sec)

Wait to Restore time, in seconds.

In APS mode, WTR is the set delay time

required before the primary port

returns to normal operation, once the

port becomes available after recovering

from an error.



1 – 720

Default: 300

(RW)

Removing APS

To remove an APS:

• In the APS Table dialog box (see Figure 3-31), select the row of the APS that you want to remove, and then click <Remove>.

The APS is removed from the list.

The Remove button is disabled when no entry is selected.

Applying and Clearing APS Switch Commands

You can use the <Switch Command> button to apply an APS switch command to an entry in the APS table. If you applied a command to an APS entry, you cannot apply another switch command to that same entry, until you clear the current command.

To apply a switch command:

1. In the APS Table dialog box (see Figure 3-31), select an entry in the table.

Note



The <Switch Command> button is enabled.

2. Click <Switch Command>.

The available switch commands appear above the <Switch Command> button.

3. Select a command from the Switch Command menu. (See Table 3-21 for a description of the switch commands.)

The switch command is applied.

Table 3-21. Switch Commands

Switch Command Description Mode

Force Switch The switch command transfers service

from the working port to the

protection port, and vice versa.

1+1 Optimized

Bi-Directional;

1+1 Compatible

Bi-Directional

Manual Switch The switch command transfers service

from the working port to the

protection port, and vice versa. Manual

Switch is of lower Priority than a Force

Switch.

1+1 Compatible

Bi-Directional

Lockout Llockout freezes the transmitted K-

bytes and selector position (the traffic

is taken from the port which is

currently primary) until the lockout is

cleared. Lockout is considered a local

request, which is not signaled across

the K-bytes.

1+1 Optimized

Bi-Directional;

1+1 Compatible

Bi-Directional

To clear a command:

1. In the APS Table dialog box (see Figure 3-31), select the entry to which a switch command is currently applied.

The <Switch Command> button is enabled.

2. Select Switch Command>Clear.

The applied command is cleared and the command options “Force Switch”, "Manual Switch", and “Lockout” are enabled.



Defining the Clock Source

ACE-3600 requires a distinct clock source and a defined reference clock in order to fulfill its purpose in a given backhauling application.

Accordingly, you have to select the clock source type, as well as the ports of the primary and secondary reference clocks, to be used as the source clocks for all STM-1/OC-3 ports.

The master clock is used as the primary clock source and must be set prior to starting any backhauling service. The master clock can be derived from the RX clock of a specific interface, from the station clock, or from a PSN.

The fallback clock is used as the secondary clock source of ACE-3600 in cases when the master clock is down or unreachable.

To configure the Clock source:



2. From the Configuration menu, select Clock>Source

The Clock Source dialog box opens.

Figure 3-33. Clock Source Dialog Box



Table 3-22. Clock Source Parameters


Current Clock

Source

Master

Fallback

Internal

Current Clock

State

Free Run

Rapid Phase Lock

Fine Phase Lock

Holdover

Current Clock

Qualification

Disqualified

Qualified

Source The clock source type.

• Rx Clock – The clock is derived

from the incoming traffic of one

of the unit's ports.

• Station – The clock is provided

from the station clock port.

• None – No port is assigned to be

a reference clock source. This

value is not available for the

primary clock.

Default: Rx Clock

Revertive Indicates whether the

Revertive mode is enabled,

that is, whether the master

clock returns to be the

system clock after a period

of unavailability (if

unavailability occurs).

Yes

No

Default: Yes

Wait to

Restore (sec)

The number of waiting

seconds before the master

clock returns to be the

system clock.

This field is enabled only if

the Revertive mode is

enabled.

1–720

Default: 1

Port Composed of port type and

port number.

Port type – The type of

master clock port. Visible

only if RX Clock was

selected as the clock

source.

Port number – Number of

the port that is used as the

Port type can be:

• ATM-155 – One of the

STM-1/OC-3c ports.

Default: ATM-155

Port Number can be:

• 1–8 for one of the ATM-155

ports.

• 1 (non-selectable) for the station

clock port.




master clock.

Note: It is not permitted to set both the master and fallback clocks on the same port number.

Pseudowire channel number must be typed in manually if PSN port type is chosen.

• Pseudowire channel number for

the PSN clock.

Station Clock

Type

(Frequency)

The type of the station

clock's circuit line, if the

station clock was selected

to serve as the system

clock.

E1 (2.048MHz)

T1 (1.544MHz)

Default: E1

3. Enter the parameters, as required, and then click <Set>.

The clock source parameters are defined.

Configuring Traffic Descriptors

The Traffic Descriptor option allows you to view and modify traffic descriptor information, such as service category, mode, and values of shaping parameters, such as PCR and SCR.

You can define a set of traffic types that characterize each VP/VC. The applicable parameters depend on the selected service category.

The following table lists the parameters and types for each service category, and specifies which shaping parameters are relevant for each service category. The traffic descriptor type that appears in the table is not user-configurable, and therefore is always read-only.

Table 3-23. Service Category and Shaping Parameters

Service Category Shaping Parameters

CBR PCR (cells/sec) for CLP=0+1

CDVT (μsec)

CBR CES PCR (cells/sec) for CLP=0+1

CDVT (μsec)

VBR1 PCR (cells/sec) for CLP=0+1

SCR (cells/sec) for CLP=0+1

MBS (cells)

CDVT (μsec)

UBR PCR (cells/sec) for CLP=0+1

CDVT (μsec)

UBR+ PCR (cells/sec) for CLP=0+1

CDVT (μsec)

MDCR (cells/sec)



To access the traffic descriptor table:





3. Select ATM>Traffic Descriptor.

The Traffic Descriptor Table dialog box appears.

Figure 3-34. Traffic Descriptor Table Dialog Box

Entries that are shaded blue cannot be modified or removed. You can click <Refresh> to retrieve and display the most current traffic descriptor information. The following table lists and describes the parameters that appear in the dialog box.

Table 3-24. Traffic Descriptor Parameters


Current Number of

Entries

Current number of traffic descriptors. 1–3072

Maximum Number

of Entries

Maximum number of traffic descriptors

that can be defined.

3072

Index Traffic descriptor serial number.

1 is a default traffic descriptor and

cannot be deleted or changed.

ACE-3600 supports up to 3072 traffic

descriptors.

A traffic descriptor cannot be deleted

while it is being used in connections.

1–99999

Default: the lowest

available value




Service Category The service category for the currently

configured traffic descriptor.

The service category is selectable only

when creating a traffic descriptor; not

for existing traffic descriptors.

CBR

VBR1

VBR2

VBR3

UBR

UBR1

UBR2

UBR+

Default: UBR

Mode Determines the mode of the traffic

descriptor.

The Policing mode cannot be changed or

configured for UBR service category.

Scheduling mode cannot be configured

for VBR1 and UBR+ service categories.

Scheduling

Scheduling & Shaping

Policing

Default: Scheduling

PCR (cell/sec) Peak Cell Rate in cells per second.

PCR cannot be changed while a VP or VC

XC is using it.

For scheduling mode, this parameter is

set to 0.

100–353208

Default: 100

CDVT (μsec) Cell Delay Variation Tolerance in μsec.

CDVT cannot be changed while VP or VC

XC is using CDVT.


set to 0.

1–80000

Default: 1

SCR (cell/sec) Sustainable Cell Rate in cells per second.

SCR cannot be changed while VP or VC

XC is using it.


set to 0.

100–353208

Must be smaller than

PCR

Default: 100

MBS (cell) Max Burst Size in cells.

MBS cannot be changed while VP or VC

XC uses PCR.


set to 0.

1–8388608

Default: 1

MBS (cell/sec) Max Burst Size in cells.

MBS cannot be changed while VP or VC

XC uses PCR.


set to 0.

1–8388608

Default: 1




MDCR Max Desired Cell Rate in cells per second.

MDCR cannot be changed while VP or VC

XC uses MDCR. For scheduling mode, this

parameter is set to 0.

100–353208


PCR

Default: 100

• The ‘--‘ symbol appears for all shaping parameters when shaping mode is scheduling. ‘--‘ is also displayed for a certain shaping parameter when it is irrelevant to the traffic descriptor service category.

• Traffic descriptors that are used by a connection are colored in cyan. Unused traffic descriptors are colored in gray.

• You cannot add or remove CBR CES traffic descriptors.

In the Traffic Descriptor dialog box, you can add or remove traffic descriptors, as required.

Adding Traffic Descriptors

To add a traffic descriptor:

1. In the Traffic Descriptor Table dialog box, click <Add>.

The Add Traffic Descriptor dialog box is displayed.

Figure 3-35. Add Traffic Descriptor Dialog Box

The Add button in the Traffic Descriptor Table dialog box is disabled when the traffic descriptor table is full (3072 entries).

Note

Note



2. Enter the required parameters in the editable fields (see Table 3-25), and then click <Apply>.

The system validates the new traffic descriptor (see Traffic Descriptor Validation). Once validated, the traffic descriptor is added to the table.

Table 3-25. Add Traffic Descriptor Parameters


Index The traffic descriptor serial number.

ACE-3600 supports up to 3072 traffic

descriptors.

1–99999

Default: The lowest

available value

Service Category The service category for the currently

configured traffic descriptor.

CBR

VBR1

VBR2

VBR3

UBR

UBR1

UBR2

UBR+

Default: UBR

Mode Determines the mode of the traffic

descriptor.

The Policing mode cannot be changed

or configured for UBR service category.

Scheduling mode cannot be configured

for VBR1 and UBR+ service categories.

Scheduling

Scheduling & Shaping

Policing

Default: Scheduling

PCR (cell/sec) Peak Cell Rate in cells per second.


set to 0.

100–353208

(Read/Write – if a mode

other than Scheduling is

selected)

CVDT (cell/μsec) Cell Delay Variation Tolerance in μsec.


set to 0.

1–80000



selected)

SCR (cell/sec) Sustainable Cell Rate in cells per

second.


set to 0.

100–353208


PCR



selected)

MBS (cell) Max Burst Size in cells.


set to 0.

1–8388608



selected)




MDCR (cell/sec) Max Desired Cell Rate in cells.


set to 0.

100–353208


PCR



selected)

Modifying Traffic Descriptors

To modify a traffic descriptor:

1. In the Traffic Descriptor Table dialog box (see Figure 3-34), select a descriptor, and then click <Change>.

The Change Traffic Descriptor dialog box is displayed.

Figure 3-36. Change Traffic Descriptor Dialog Box

2. Modify the parameters as required in the editable fields (see Table 3-24), and then click <Set>.

The system validates the changes (see Traffic Descriptor Validation), and then displays the Traffic Descriptor Table dialog box (see Figure 3-34), with the updated traffic descriptor.



Removing a Traffic Descriptor

To remove a traffic descriptor:

• In the Traffic Descriptor Table dialog box (see Figure 3-34), select the row of the descriptor you want to remove, and then click <Remove>.

The descriptor is removed from the list.

• The Remove button is disabled when no entry is selected or when traffic descriptor number 1 is selected.

• A traffic descriptor cannot be deleted if it is being used by a connection.

Traffic Descriptor Validation

ACE-3600 performs the following traffic descriptor validations:

• Index – Checks whether the traffic descriptor value already exists, and whether its edited value is out of range. If so, an error message appears.

• Number of Entries – Checks whether the table is full (3072 entries). If so, an error message appears.

• Parameters – Checks whether any of the parameters is out of range. If so, an error message appears.

• SCR vs. PCR – Checks whether the SCR is equal to or smaller than the PCR. If not, an error message appears.

• PCR vs. MDCR – Checks whether the MDCR is smaller or equal to the PCR. If not, an error message appears.

• MDCR vs. PCR-100 – Checks whether the MDCR value is lower than the PCR-100 value. If not, an error message appears.

Configuring OAM

The OAM configuration consists of:

• Configuring OAM Loopback Parameters

• Configuring OAM Descriptors.

Configuring OAM Loopback Parameters

The OAM loopback function allows ACE-3600 to send OAM loopback cells in case of a link failure. The OAM Parameters dialog box allows you to define the loopback source address and failure threshold.

To configure OAM parameters:




Note




3. From the Configuration menu, select ATM>OAM Parameters.

The OAM Parameters dialog appears.

Figure 3-37. OAM Parameters Dialog Box

You can click <Refresh> to retrieve and display the most current OAM parameter information. Table 3-26 lists and describes the parameters that appear in the dialog box.

Table 3-26. OAM Parameters


Loopback Source

Address (hex)

The address of the loopback

source.

00 – FF x 16 (Hex)

Default: 00 00 … 01

Loopback Failure

Threshold

The number of loopback cells which

must be lost, to declare a loopback

failure.

1 – 16

Default: 1

Configuring OAM Descriptors

You can define up to 256 OAM descriptors, which can be set to work in End-to-End, Segment, or Intermediate mode. Each descriptor's continuity check direction can be set accordingly.

The OAM Descriptor Table dialog box allows you to configure OAM descriptors for later use by different connections.

To view the currently defined OAM descriptors:





3. From the Configuration menu, select ATM>OAM Descriptor.

The OAM Descriptor Table dialog box appears.



Figure 3-38. OAM Descriptor Table Dialog Box

You can click <Refresh> to retrieve and display the most current OAM descriptor information. Table 3-27 lists and describes the parameters that appear in the dialog box.

Table 3-27. OAM Descriptor Parameters


Current Number of

Entries

Current number of OAM descriptors. 1–256

Maximum Number of

Entries

Maximum number of OAM

descriptors that can be defined.

256

Index

OAM descriptor serial number.

1 is a default OAM descriptor and

cannot be deleted or changed.

An OAM descriptor cannot be

changed if any connection is using

the OAM descriptor.

1–256

OAM Mode The OAM mode of the descriptor.

The OAM mode cannot be changed

if CC or loopback are on.

End-to-End

Segment

Intermediate

Default: End-to-End

CC Direction OAM continuity check function

mode.

CC cannot be configured when OAM

mode = Intermediate.

None

Source

Sink

Both

Default: None

Loopback Operation OAM loopback function mode.

Disabled when OAM mode =

Intermediate.

On

Off

Default: Off




Loopback

Destination Address

(hex)

The OAM loopback address that is

transmitted on each OAM loopback

cell.

Enabled only when Loopback

Operation = On.

String of 16 bytes, Hex

Default: FF FF … FF

• OAM descriptors that are used by a connection are colored in cyan. Unused descriptors are colored in gray.

• An OAM descriptor cannot be modified or removed when it is being used by connections.

Adding an OAM Descriptor

You can add or remove OAM descriptors from the OAM Descriptor Table, as required.

To add an OAM descriptor:

1. In the OAM Descriptor Table dialog box (see Figure 3-38), click <Add>.

The Add OAM Descriptor dialog box appears.

Figure 3-39. Add OAM Descriptor Dialog Box

The Add button in the OAM Descriptor Table dialog box is disabled when the OAM Descriptor Table is full (256 entries).

2. Enter the required parameters in the editable fields (see Table 3-28), and then click <Apply>.

The system validates the new OAM descriptor (see OAM Descriptor Validation). Once validated, it is added to the table.

Note

Note



Table 3-28. OAM Descriptor Parameters


Index OAM descriptor serial number 1–256

OAM Mode Mode of the OAM descriptor.

Segment

Intermediate, End-to-End

Default: End-to-End

CC Direction OAM continuity check function mode.

CC is disabled in case of intermediate

OAM mode.

Source, None

Sink

Both

Default: None

Loopback Operation OAM loopback function mode. Off

On

Default: Off

Loopback Destination

Address (hex)

The OAM loopback address that is

transmitted on each OAM loopback

cell.

16 bytes hexadecimal

string

Default: FF FF … FF

Removing an OAM Descriptor

To remove an OAM descriptor:

1. In the OAM Descriptor Table dialog box, select the row of the descriptor you want to remove, and click <Remove>.

A confirmation box appears, displaying: "Removing OAM Descriptor".

2. Click OK to confirm removal.

The descriptor is removed from the table.

The Remove button is disabled when no entry is selected.

Modifying an OAM Descriptor

To change an OAM descriptor:

• In the OAM Descriptor Table dialog box, select the row of the descriptor you want to change, and click <Change>.

The Change OAM Descriptor dialog box opens. The Change OAM Descriptor dialog box is the same as the Add OAM Descriptor dialog box (see Figure 3-39 and Table 3-28), except that the Index parameter is read-only.

The Change button is disabled when no entry is selected or a cyan row is selected.

Note

Note



OAM Descriptor Validation


• The table is full. If so, an error message appears.

• The index value is out of range. If so, an error message appears.

• The index value already exists in the table. If so, an error message appears.

Configuring the ATM Cross-Connect (XC) Parameters

ATM cross-connects deliver the ATM-based traffic over VC or VP connections. Each ATM XC can be configured individually via the ATM Cross Connection Table dialog box. The maximum allowable number of XCs is 1024.

To access the ATM Cross Connection Table dialog box:





3. From the Configuration menu, select ATM>XC>ATM.

Figure 3-40. ATM Sub Menu

The ATM Cross Connection Table dialog box appears.



Figure 3-41. ATM Cross Connection Table Dialog Box

Table 3-29. ATM Cross Connection Table Parameters


Current Number of

Connections

Current number of defined XCs. 0–1024

Maximum Number of

Connections

Maximum number of XCs that can be

defined.

1024

XC ID

Unique string that identifies the XC. Up to 9 alphanumeric

characters, case-

sensitive

Default: blank

EP-1 Port The endpoint’s (1) port type and mode. ATM-155 1–4

EP-1 VPI The endpoint’s (1) VPI.

The VP/VC XC configuration should

comply with the following rules:

• Two VP XCs with the same VPI cannot

be configured on the same port.

• Two VC XCs with the same VPI/VCI

cannot be configured on the same

port.

• VPI/VCI cannot be changed on-the-fly

(dynamically).

0–255

EP-1 VCI The endpoint’s (1) VCI for VC XC.

The field is disabled when

XC Type = “VP”.

The VC XC configuration should comply

with the same rules defined above for

the EP-1 VPI.

32–65535




EP-2 Port Port type and mode of endpoint 2. ATM-155 1–4

EP-2 VPI VPI of endpoint 2. 0–255

EP-2 VCI VCI of endpoint 2. 32–65535

Type The XC type. VP, VC

The following buttons are available in the ATM Cross Connection Table dialog box:

• Add – Allows you to add a new XC (see Adding ATM Cross Connections).

• Change – Allows you to change the parameters of any cross connection (see Changing an ATM Cross Connection Parameter).

• Remove – Allows you to remove the selected XC (see Removing ATM Cross-Connections). The button is disabled when no XC is selected.

• Next – Retrieves the next XC entries from the Agent and displays them on the table. The button is disabled when the last entry appears.

• Search – Opens a search dialog box that allows you to search for a specific XC (see Searching for an XC).

• Close – Closes the ATM Cross Connection dialog box.

• Refresh – Retrieves the most current XC information and updates the displayed parameters.

Adding ATM Cross Connections

You can add up to 1024 XCs for ACE-3600, via the Add ATM Cross Connection dialog box.

To add an ATM cross connection:

1. In the ATM Cross Connection Table dialog box, click <Add>.

The Add ATM Cross Connection dialog box is displayed.

Figure 3-42. Add ATM Cross Connection Dialog Box



2. Configure the parameters in the editable fields (see Table 3-30), and then click <Apply>.

The system validates the new XC (see XC Validation). Once validated, the XC is added to the ATM Cross Connection Table.

Table 3-30. Add/Change ATM XC Parameters


XC Type The type of XC. VP, VC

Default: VC

XC ID

A unique ID for the cross-connection, used

to make XC identification easier. For

example: VC-1, VC-2, VC-3 (or VP-1, VP-2,

VP-3).

You can manually assign an available

number as the XC ID. The maximum

number of XCs is 1024.

If you choose not to edit any value, a

number is automatically allocated by the

system.


characters, case-

sensitive

Default: Blank

Port (EP1, EP2) The channel’s port type and number.

Applies for both EP1 and EP2.

ATM-155 1–4

VPI (EP1, EP2)

The channel’s VPI

VP/VC XC configuration must comply with

the following rules:

• VP and VC XC with the same VPI cannot

be configured on the same port.

• Two VP XC with the same VPI cannot be

configured on the same port.

• Two VC XC with the same VPI/VCI

cannot be configured on the same

port.

• VPI/VCI cannot be changed on-the-fly.


0-255 for UNI

0-4095 for NNI




VCI (EP1, EP2) The channel’s VCI for VC XC.

Field is disabled when the selected

XC Type = “VP”.

VC XC configuration must comply with the

same rules defined above for the VPI, with

the addition of the following rule:

• When a VP/VC XC configuration uses an

existing VPL/VCL that is not part of a

VP/VC XC, the VPL/VCL should be

modified respectively.


32–65535

In Traffic

Descriptor

(EP1, EP2)

The channel's policing descriptor.

Clicking the […] button opens the Traffic Descriptor Table Dialog Box, enabling

traffic descriptor index selection.

The traffic descriptor must comply with


• It must be created in advance.

• It can be changed after the XC is

created, provided that the XC is of the

same service category and mode.

• When the TD is set to 0 (i.e. In

Checkbox is cleared), the policing for

the selected ATM channel is stopped.

0–99999

Default: 1

In Checkbox When the checkbox is cleared, the In

Traffic Descriptor value is set to 0, and the

policing for the selected ATM channel is

stopped.

Cleared

Selected

Default: Selected

Out Traffic

Descriptor

(EP1, EP2)

The channel's policing descriptor.

Clicking the […] button opens the Traffic

Descriptor dialog box (see Figure 3-34),

enabling traffic descriptor index selection.

The traffic descriptor must comply with



• It can be changed after the XC is

created, provided that the XC is of the

same service category and mode.

• A CBR-CES category TD cannot be used.

1–99999

Default: 1




OAM Descriptor

(EP1, EP2)

The channel’s OAM descriptor.

Clicking the […] button opens the OAM

Descriptor Table dialog box (see Figure 3-38) enabling OAM Descriptor index

selection.

The OAM descriptor must comply with the

following rules:


• Its mode cannot be set to end-to-end.

• The maximum number of endpoints

(VCL/VPL) with an OAM descriptor and

OAM Loopback is 128.

1–256 (max XC * 2)

Default: 1

The maximum number of VPI/VCIs with Loopback Operation set to On is 128.

XC Validation


• The table is full. If so, the Apply button is disabled and no XC can be added.

• The ranges of the VPI, VCI, In/Out traffic descriptors, and OAM descriptors (for both EP1 and EP2) are within the acceptable range. If a parameter is found to be out of range, an appropriate error message appears.

• The XC ID has a unique value. If not, an error message appears.

• The Port value of both endpoints is different. If not, an error message appears.

• There are VCLs with the same VPI. If so, an error message appears.

• There are VCLs with the same VPI/VCI. If so, an error message appears.

• Traffic descriptors are defined for both endpoints. If not, an error message appears.

• An OAM descriptor exists for both endpoints. If an OAM descriptor is missing, an error message appears.

Changing an ATM Cross Connection Parameter

You can change any cross connection parameter, via the ATM Cross Connection Parameters dialog box.

To change the ATM XC parameters:

1. In the ATM Cross Connection Table dialog box (see Figure 3-41), select the row of the XC for which you want to display details, and then click <Change>.

The Change ATM Cross Connection Parameters dialog box appears.

Note



2. Modify the parameters in the editable fields (see Table 3-30), as required, and then click <Apply>.

The system validates the new XC (see XC Validation). Once validated, the XC is updated and displayed in the ATM Cross Connection Table.

Removing ATM Cross-Connections

To remove an ATM cross connection:

1. In the ATM Cross Connection Table dialog box (see Figure 3-41), select the cross connection you want to remove.

2. Click <Remove>.

A confirmation-box appears, displaying: “Removing ATM XC.”

3. Click <OK> to confirm removal.

The cross connection is removed.

Searching for an XC

To search for an ATM cross connection:

1. In the ATM Cross Connection Table dialog box (see Figure 3-41), click <Search>.

The Search XCs dialog box is displayed.

Figure 3-43. Search XCs Dialog Box

2. In Start From XC ID, type the ID of the XC that you want to display at the top of the ATM Cross Connection table, and then click <Set>.

The ATM Cross Connection table appears, with entries starting from the selected XC ID.

Configuring the Router

The router functionality allows ACE-3600 to establish an IP link with the management station(s), and also allows management traffic to be carried transparently through the unit towards specified targets, over pseudowire connections or other channels.

The router configuration includes three stages:

• Configuring the Router Parameters



• Configuring the Router Interface

• Setting the Static Route Parameters.

Configuring the Router Parameters

To set the router parameters:

1. From the Configurations menu, select Router>Parameters.

The Router Parameters dialog box is displayed.

Figure 3-44. Router Parameters Dialog Box

Table 3-31. Router Parameters


System Address The unique IP address that represents this

ACE-3600 unit (does not represent an IP

subnet).

Note:

• This IP address cannot be included in the subnet of one of the interfaces.

• This field cannot be changed (i.e. is read only) when its value is other than 0.0.0.0 AND is the same as the LDP ID address (see LDP Parameters).

0.0.0.0 –

255.255.255.255 (any

valid IP address)

Default Gateway: The default gateway input is enabled only

when the Router Interface is Ethernet.

Router Interface Select from predefined router interfaces

(see Configuring the Router Interface).




IP Address The unique IP address that represents this

ACE-3600 unit (does not represent an IP

subnet).

Note:

• This IP address cannot be included in the subnet of one of the interfaces.

• This field cannot be changed (i.e. is read only) when its value is other than 0.0.0.0 AND is the same as the LDP ID address.

0.0.0.0 –

255.255.255.255 (any

legal IP address)

ARP Aging Time The period in seconds that must pass

before ARP entries are discarded.

300–100000

Default: 1200

2. Modify the parameters in the editable fields as required, and then click <Set>.

The router parameters are assigned the given values.

Configuring the Router Interface

Each required router interface is configured individually and includes various parameters as described below.

To configure the router interface:

1. From the main menu, select <Configuration>.


.

Figure 3-45. Configuration Menu

2. From the Configuration menu, select Router>Interface.

The Router Interfaces Table dialog box is displayed.



Figure 3-46. Router Interfaces Table Dialog Box

Table 3-32. Router Interfaces Table Parameters


Current Number

of Entries

Current number of router interfaces defined

in the table.

0 – 1024

Maximum

Number of

Entries

Maximum number of router interfaces that

can be defined.

1024

Number Unique ID number of the router interface

which has its details displayed.

1–1024

Name An optional name that describes this

interface (does not have to be a unique

name).


characters;

case-sensitive

IP Address IP address of the router interface. 0.0.0.0 –

255.255.255.255 (any




Note:

• For PPPoE interface type (see below), 0.0.0.0 must be used to indicate that the IP is allocated dynamically by the PPP session.

• The IP address cannot be included in the subnet of one of the configured interfaces.

legal IP address)

Default: 0.0.0.0

IP Mask Subnet mask of the router interface.

Note: The IP mask address should always be a sequence of all ones. It cannot include gaps or zeros in between.

0.0.0.0 –

255.255.255.255 (any

legal IP mask)

Bound To

The router interface type and the number of

the specific port or PW that is used for the

router interface.

GbE1, GbE2 (for port

type Gigabit Ethernet)

MNG-ETH (for port

type Ethernet)

ETH Rdn Group <Port>

(example: ETH Rdn

Group 1)

ATM-155 1-4

(<VPI>/<VCI>)

VCL Interface

<Port>(<VPI>/<VCI>)

PW <PW number>

PPPoE<PPPoE ID)

(example: PPPoE 2)

GRE

Default: GbE 1

Management

Access

Enable or disable management access (SNMP,

Telnet, SSH, Web, SSL) via this router

interface.

Enable

Disable

Default: Enable

Adding a Router Interface

To add a router interface:

• In the Router Interfaces Table dialog box (see Figure 3-46), click <Add>.

The Add Router Interface dialog box appears.



Figure 3-47. Add Router Interface Dialog Box

Table 3-33. Add Router Interface Parameters


Number Unique ID number of the router interface

which has its details displayed.

1–1024

Name An optional name that describes this

interface (does not have to be a unique

name).


characters;

case-sensitive

Bound To Type The router interface type. Port

Port ETH

Port ETH Rdn Group

VCL Interface

PW

PPPoE

GRE

Default: Port

Bound To Port The number of the specific port or PW that is

used for the router interface, according to

the selected Bound To Type (see above).

ATM-155 1-4

<Port ETH number>

<Port ETH Rdn Group




Note:

• The PW interface type is available only if the PSN license is installed and a PW connection with an appropriate type exists.

• An Ethernet group is available only if it was previously created.

• If the router interface is bounded to an ATM VC, check whether the maximum number of XCs has been reached.

• Only PW of type AAL5-SDU with router termination type can be selected (must be previously defined).

• The Ethernet port cannot be selected when it belongs to a redundancy group.

• This field is enabled only if Bound to Type

is "Port".

number>

GbE 1, GbE 2

MNG-ETH

GRE

Default: GbE 1

Bound To VPI VPI of the PVC connected to the host

interface.

Not available if Ethernet port type was

selected.

Enabled only when Port is enabled with value

other than “ETH” or “ETH Rdn Group”.

Note: A router interface with the same VPI as an existing VP XC on the same port, cannot be configured.

0–255 for UNI

(max VPI bits is 8)

0–4095 for NNI

(max VPI bits is 12)

Default: 0

Bound To VCI VCI of the PVC connected to the router

interface.

Not available for Ethernet, Ethernet group,

and PW interface types.



Note: A router interface with the same VPI/VCI as an existing VC XC on the same port, cannot be configured.

32–65535

Default: 32

Bound To PW Parameter is enabled only when selected

Type = “PW”. When it is enabled, you can

click … to display the PW Table dialog box.

IP Address IP address of the router interface. Parameter

is disabled when selected Type = “PPPoE”.

Note:

• The IP address cannot be included in the subnet of one of the configured

0.0.0.0 –

255.255.255.255 (any

legal IP address)

Default: 0.0.0.0




interfaces.

IP Mask Subnet mask of the router interface. The

parameter is disabled when selected Type =

“PPPoE”.

Note: The IP mask address should always be a sequence of all ones. It cannot include gaps or zeros in between.

0.0.0.0 –

255.255.255.255 (any

legal IP mask)

Out Traffic

Descriptor

Traffic descriptor of the PVC connected to the

router interface.



The Out Traffic Descriptor is disabled when

selected Type = “VCL Interface".

When it is enabled, you can click … to display

the Out Traffic Descriptor dialog box.

Note:

• A traffic descriptor (TD) must be configured before it can appear on the menu.

• The descriptor's rate cannot be higher than the port's output rate.

• A TD with the CBR-CES service category cannot be used.

1–99999

Default: 1

OAM Descriptor

OAM descriptor of the PVC connected to the

host interface.



The OAM Descriptor is disabled when

selected Type = “VCL Interface".

When it is enabled, you can click … to display

the OAM Descriptor dialog box.

Note: An OAM descriptor (OD) must be configured before it can appear on the menu and it must be defined as end-to-end or segment.

1–256

Default: 2

LLC/SNAP

Encapsulation

The LLC SNAP encapsulation type.

The LLC/SNAP Encapsulation is disabled when:

• Type = “Port” AND Port = “ETH” or “ETH

Rdn Group”

• Type = “PW” or “PPPoE”.

When enabled, the displayed value of

LLC/SNAP Encapsulation is:

• “Bridged PDU”, if Type = “VCL Interface”.

Bridged PDU

Routed PDU

Default: Routed PDU




• “Routed PDU”, for all other types.

VLAN Tagging Indicates whether a VLAN tag is to be

inserted into the TX (receive) frames. This parameter is enabled, only when Port is enabled with a value of “ETH” or “ETH Rdn Group” or “VCL Interface”.

Enable

Disable

Default: Disable

VLAN ID Identifies the VLAN that is carried on the

VLAN tag. Available only if VLAN tagging is

enabled (see above).

0–4094

Default: 0

VLAN Priority Indicates the priority bit value of the VLAN

that is carried on the VLAN tag. Available only

if VLAN tagging is enabled (see above).

0–7

Default: 0

Tunnel Source IP

Address

The source IP address of the IP header on

which the GRE is running.

Note:

• The IP address must either be a system address or one of the configured router interfaces. Otherwise, an error message is returned.

• This parameter only appears, if the

interface type is set to GRE.

A valid IP address.

Default: 0.0.0.0

Tunnel

Destination IP

Address

The destination IP address of the layer on

which the GRE is running.

Note:

• The IP address must be associated with a known route. Otherwise, an error message is returned.

• This parameter only appears if the interface type is set to GRE.

A valid IP address.

Default: 0.0.0.0

Management

Access

Enable or disable management access (SNMP,

Telnet, SSH, Web, SSL) via this router

interface.

Enable

Disable

Default: Enable

• All router interface parameters, with the exception of 'Management Access', cannot be changed dynamically (on-the-fly).

• The number of router interfaces is limited to 20.

• The maximum number of PW type router interfaces is 2.

Setting the Static Route Parameters

For remote manager IPs and peers that are located in a subnet different than that of the router interface, you need to assign static route parameters.

Note



To access the static route parameters:

• From the Configuration menu, select Router>Routing.

The Routing Table dialog box is displayed.

Figure 3-48. Routing Table Dialog Box

Adding a Static Route

To add a static route to the Routing table:

1. In the Routing Table dialog box, click <Add Static>.

The Add Static Entry dialog box is displayed.



Figure 3-49. Add Static Entry Dialog Box

2. Configure the parameters as required, and then click <Apply>.

The newly created static entry is added to the Routing table (see Figure 3-48).

Table 3-34. Add Static Entry Parameters


IP Address IP address of the static route subnet or

station.

It is possible to enter a multicast address

to support multicast clock distribution.

0.0.0.0 –

255.255.255.255

(any legal IP address)

IP Mask IP mask of the static route subnet. 0.0.0.0 –

255.255.255.255

(any legal IP mask)

Next Hop

IP Address

IP address of the next hop. Must belong to

the router interface subnet.

Note:

• Multicast, broadcast, or all ones address is not allowed.

• All zeros cannot be assigned to an address part that is not the router interface's subnet.

• If 0.0.0.0 is used, it indicates that the routing is based on the next hop interface number. This kind of setting is useful when the router interface is of an ATM VC or PW.

0.0.0.0 –

255.255.255.255

Default: 0.0.0.0

Next Hop Router

Interface Number

ID number of the router interface towards

which the destination subnet should be

routed.

Available only if the next hop is 0.0.0.0.

A number of a

previously configured

router interface.



• The number of static routes is limited to 81.

• A static route cannot be deleted when it is used as a route of an existing peer.

Removing a Static Entry

To remove a static entry from the Routing table:

1. In the Routing Table dialog box (see Figure 3-48), select the static entry to be

removed, and then click <Remove Static>.

The warning message: "Removing static route. Agent may be disconnected" appears.

2. Click <OK>.

The entry is removed.

Configuring MPLS Parameters

To allow ACE-3600 to deliver traffic over MPLS networks, the MPLS parameters must be defined.

This section defines the following configuration options:

• Setting the Label Range

• Configuring the LDP

• Configuring the Tunnel LSP Parameters.

To access the MPLS configuration parameters:

• From the Configuration menu, select MPLS.

The MPLS menu is displayed.

Figure 3-50. MPLS Menu

Note



Setting the Label Range

You can configure the range of local labels available for use on packet interfaces. The label range that you set is used by all MPLS applications that allocate local labels for dynamic label switching, MPLS traffic engineering, MPLS VPNs, and so on.

If you set a new label range that does not overlap the range currently in use, the new range does not take effect until the router is reloaded again

To set the label range:

1. From the Configuration menu, select MPLS>Label Range.

The MPLS Parameters dialog box opens.

Figure 3-51. MPLS Parameters Dialog Box

Table 3-35. MPLS Parameters


Dynamic Range Indicates whether the label range is dynamic. Checkbox selected

Checkbox cleared

Default: Checkbox

selected

Lowest Label,

Highest Label

Range of the MPLS ,label. Relevant only for

the incoming direction and has no effect on

the outgoing direction.

Note:

• Cannot be changed when the LDP signaling protocol is enabled.

• The range setting is rejected if there are static PW connections or tunnels configured with labels that are included in the dynamic range.

10000–14095

16–65534 for

dynamic labels only

0–0 when the

dynamic range is not

set

Default:

10000–14095




• The range is relevant to both tunnel and PW labels.

• ACE-3600 supports a single dynamic label range of up to 4094 labels. In such a case, the range is 16–65534.

• The static range is automatically determined according to the dynamic range selection, yet it cannot be included in the 16–65534 range which is allocated only for dynamic labels.

When LDP is not in use, the range can be set to 0–0

Static Range Example: Lowest=10000, Highest=14095

Static Range is 16…9999, 14096…65534

16…65534, excluding

the Dynamic Range.

PHP Mode Enabled only for License Key = LDP. Enable

Disable

Default: Enable

2. Configure the editable fields, as required, and then click <Set>.

If Dynamic Range is cleared, the NMS sets the Lowest Label and Highest Label to 0.

If Dynamic Range is selected, the NMS sets the Lowest Label and Highest Label as configured by the user.

If the dynamic range label values are out of range, the NMS displays an error-message in the status-bar, specifying the field’s range:

“Set is not performed.”

If the dynamic range is invalid, the NMS displaysis an error message in the status bar: “Invalid Dynamic Range. Range should include 1 to 4096 labels.

Set is not performed.”

Configuring the LDP

The LDP configuration includes:

• Configuring the LDP Signaling Protocol

• Configuring the LDP Interface Parameters

• Setting the LDP Targeted Peers

Configuring the LDP Signaling Protocol

ACE-3600 uses the MPLS label distribution protocol (LDP) to automatically assign and distribute pseudowires and tunnel labels between MPLS peers.



LDP functionality is available only with a SW license.

To configure the LDP parameters:

1. From the MPLS menu (see Figure 3-50), select LDP>Parameters.

The LDP Parameters dialog box is displayed.

Figure 3-52. LDP Parameters dialog box

Table 3-36. LDP Parameters


LDP ID LDP ID of the local unit.

Can only be changed while Mode is

"disable".

You can select a different LDP ID, as follows:

1. Click the […] button that is adjacent to

the LDP ID field, to display the Router

Interface table.

2. Select an IP address from the Router

Interface table, and then click <Select>.

3. From the Select button sub-menu: select

>Router Interface to display the selected

IP address from the Router Interface

table in the LDP ID field. Or, select

>System Address to display the IP

address of the system address in the

LDP ID field.

IP address format

0.0.0.0 –

255.255.255.255

Mode Indicates whether all LDP operations

performed by the unit are enabled or

disabled.

'Enable' can be selected only if an LDP ID

is defined.

Enable

Disable

Default: Enable

Hello Timer

(sec)

The required interval in seconds between

two consecutive Hello messages. LDP hello

messages enable LDP nodes to discover one

1–65534

Default: 45

Note




another and to detect the failure of a

neighbor or of the link to the neighbor.

Hello messages are sent periodically on all

interfaces where LDP is enabled.

The Hello timer cannot be modified while

Mode is "enable", or when LDP interfaces or

targeted peers are defined.

Keep Alive Timer

(sec)

For cases of inactivity, define the time in

seconds after which a Keep Alive message is

sent.

Cannot be modified while Mode is "enable",

or when LDP interfaces or targeted peers

are defined.

1–65534

Default: 40

2. Configure the editable fields, as required (see Table 3-36), and then click <Set>.

If you changed Mode to “Disable”, the NMS displays a confirmation-box: “Changing LDP Mode to ‘Disable’ will close all sessions”, with [OK] and [Cancel] buttons. Click [OK] to continue the Set process.

Set is performed and the parameters have new values.

Set is not performed in the following cases:

• If you entered in LDP ID, an LDP ID that is out of range.

• An error-message is displayed in the status-bar, specifying the field’s range.

• If the value that you selected for LDP ID is not the IP Address of a System Address OR of a Router Interface.

• If another value is selected, the NMS displays an error-message in the status-bar: “LDP ID must be IP Address of the System Address or a Router Interface”.

• If LDP ID or any of the timers were changed while the LDP Mode value is "Disable".

• An error message is displayed: "LDP ID or Timers can be changed only while LDP Mode is ‘Disable'".

Configuring the LDP Interface Parameters

The LDP interface can be referenced to one of the existing router interfaces.

To configure the LDP interface parameters:

1. From the MPLS menu (see Figure 3-50), select LDP>Interface.

The LDP Interface Table dialog box is displayed.

Note



Figure 3-53. LDP Interface Table Dialog Box

The <Change> button is disabled if an entry is not selected.

Table 3-37. LDP Interface Parameters


Router Interface

Number

The ID number of a previously defined router

interface on which the LDP basic Hello should

be activated.

You can enter a different ID number to display

the details of another interface.

1–1024

IP Address Displays the IP address of the router interface. IP address format

0.0.0.0 –

255.255.255.255

(must match the IP of

the router interface)

LDP Mode When enabled, LDP is activated on the

selected router interface. Can be enabled

Enable

Disable

Note




only for Ethernet interfaces.

Basic Hello Mode • Indicates whether basic Hello is activated on

the router interface.

Enable

Disable

2. Select an LDP interface from the table, and then click <Change>.

The Change LDP Interface dialog box is displayed.

Figure 3-54. Change LDP Interface Dialog Box

Table 3-38. Change LDP Interface Parameters


Router Interface

Number

ID number of a previously defined router

interface on which the LDP basic Hello should

be activated.

1–1024 (RO)

IP Address Displays the IP address of the router interface. IP address format

0.0.0.0 –

255.255.255.255


the router interface)

LDP Mode When enabled, LDP is activated on the

selected router interface. Can be enabled

only for Ethernet interfaces.

Cannot be changed when the general LDP mode

is disabled.

Enable

Disable

Default: Disable

Basic Hello Mode Select whether basic Hello should be activated

on the router interface. Visible only when LDP

mode is enabled (see above).

Note:

• Should be enabled for every router interface on which LDP basic discovery is enabled.

• There can be only one router interface supporting basic Hello over a single physical

Enable

Disable

Default: Disable

RO when LDP mode is

disabled.




port.

• Cannot be changed when the general LDP mode is enabled.

3. Configure the editable fields, and then click <Set>.

LDP interface parameters are configured with the new values, unless:

The LDP Mode is changed from “Disable” (to “Enable”) AND the current Router Interface is Bound To “ETH” or “ETH Rdn Group”.

In such a case, the NMS displays an error-message in the status-bar: “LDP Mode cannot be changed while Router Interface is bound to ETH or ETH Rdn Group”.

If the LDP Mode is changed from “Enable” to “Disable”.

A message is displayed: “Failed (possible reason: Targeted Peer is configured on this Router).”

If the Basic Hello Mode is changed from “Disable” to “Enable”.

A message is displayed: “Failed (possible reason: Basic Hello is already enabled on this physical port)".

Setting the LDP Targeted Peers

You can define targeted remote peers with which ACE-3600 should attempt establishing LDP sessions.

To set the targeted peers:

1. From the MPLS menu (see Figure 3-50), select LDP>Targeted Peers.

The LDP Targeted Peer table is displayed.

Figure 3-55. LDP Targeted Peer Table Dialog Box



Table 3-39. LDP Targeted Peer Parameters


Current Number of

Entries

Current number of targeted peers defined

in the table.

0 – 1024

Maximum Number

of Entries

Maximum number of targeted peers that

can be defined.

1024

Peer Number ID number of an existing (previously

defined) remote targeted peer. You can

enter a different number to display details

of another peer.

1 - 1024

Peer Name Displays (read only) the name of the

remote targeted peer.

(RO)

IP Address Displays (read-only) the IP address of the

remote targeted peer.

0.0.0.0 –

255.255.255.255


the remote peer)

Targeted Mode The targeted peer's functionality. When

enabled, ACE-3600 attempts to create a

targeted LDP session with the peer.

Enable

Disable

Default: Disable

2. Select a peer, and then click <Set Targeted Mode>..

A submenu opens above the button, displaying the options for the targeted mode.

Figure 3-56. Set Targeted Mode Submenu

The <Set Targeted Mode> button is disabled if an entry is not selected.

3. Select 'Enable' or 'Disable'.

A confirmation box displays: “Changing Targeted Mode of selected Peer(s) to <selected value>”.

4. In the confirmation box, click <OK>.

The targeted peer mode is updated in the LDP Targeted Peer table (see Figure 3-55).

Note



If Mode is changed from “Enable” to “Disable”, and NMS receives an error-msg from the Agent, NMS displays in the status-bar: “Failed (possible reason: Peer is currently used by a LDP PW)". The mode does not change.

Configuring the Tunnel LSP Parameters

LSP tunnels are configured separately in the ingress and egress directions.

Configuring the Ingress Tunnel LSP Parameters

To access the Ingress LSP tunnel parameters:

• From the MPLS menu, select Tunnel LSP> Ingress.

The Ingress LSP Tunnel Table is displayed.

Figure 3-57. Ingress LSP Tunnel Table Dialog Box

To add a new Ingress LSP tunnel:

1. In the Ingress LSP Tunnel Table dialog box, click <Add>.

The Add Ingress LSP Tunnel dialog box is displayed.

Figure 3-58. Add Ingress LSP Tunnel Dialog Box

Note



Table 3-40. Ingress LSP Tunnel Parameters


Index ID number of the ingress tunnel. 1–512

Name Name of the ingress tunnel. Up to 32 characters

Default: Tunnel-in

Provisioning

mode

Indicates whether the tunnel assignment

method is manual or LDP assigned.

The provisioning mode cannot be changed


Manual

LDP

Default: Manual

Label ID of the label. Visible only if the

provisioning mode is set to Manual.

A value within the

static label range

(16–65534)

• When the provisioning mode is set to LDP, a label-binding message with the LDP address is published towards all LDP sessions created locally.

• The label binding message is not published over an LDP session created with targeted peers, meaning that tunnel labels are never created with targeted peers.

• Only one ingress tunnel created by LDP (not manual) is possible.

2. Configure the editable fields, as required, and then click <Apply>.

The new ingress LSP tunnel is added to the Ingress LSP Tunnel table (see Figure 3-57), unless:

The Ingress LSP Tunnel table is full.

Index and Label are out of range. An error-message is displayed in the status-bar, specifying the field’s range.

If the index already exists in the table. An error message is displayed: "Index already exists in Ingress LSP Tunnel Table”.

To change the name and/or label of an Ingress LSP tunnel:

1. In the Ingress LSP Tunnel table (see Figure 3-57), select a tunnel, and then click <Change>.

The Change Ingress LSP Tunnel dialog box is displayed.

Note



Figure 3-59. Change Ingress LSP Tunnel Dialog Box

2. Change the name and label of the tunnel, as required, and then click <Set>.

The Ingress LSP Tunnel table is updated with these changes.

To remove an Ingress LSP tunnel from the table:

1. In the Ingress LSP Tunnel table (see Figure 3-57), select a tunnel, and then click <Remove>.

A confirmation box appears with the message: “Removing Ingress LSP Tunnel.”


The tunnel is removed from the Ingress LSP Tunnel table.

Configuring the Egress Tunnel LSP Parameters

To access the egress LSP tunnel parameters:

• From the MPLS menu, select Tunnel LSP> Egress.

The Egress Tunnel LSP table is displayed.

Figure 3-60. Egress LSP Tunnel Table



Table 3-41. Egress LSP Tunnel Parameters


Index ID number of the egress tunnel. 1–1024

Name Name of the egress tunnel. Up to 32 characters

Default: Tunnel-out

Provisioning

Mode

Indicates whether the tunnel assignment

method is manual or LDP-assigned.

The provisioning mode cannot be changed


Manual

LDP

Default: Manual

Peer Number ID number of the remote peer for which

this egress tunnel is created. Visible only if

the provisioning mode is LDP.

An existing peer

number

Label ID of the label. Visible only if the

provisioning mode is set to Manual.

A value within the

static label range

(16–65534)

EXP Bits Mode Indicates how the EXP bits of the tunnel

label are set. If copied from the PW

connection, the EXP bits are copied from

the PSN parameters of the specific PW.

If set as static, the EXP value is set manually

below.

The EXP bits mode cannot be changed

dynamically.

Copy from PW

Static

Default: Copy from PW

EXP Bits The required value for the EXP bits. Visible

only if the EXP bits mode is set to Static.

0–7

To add a new egress LSP tunnel:

1. Click <Add>.

The Add Egress LSP Tunnel dialog box is displayed.



Figure 3-61. Add Egress LSP Tunnel Dialog Box

2. Configure the editable fields, as required, and then click <Apply>.

The new egress LSP tunnel is added to the egress LSP Tunnel table (see Figure 3-60), unless:

The egress LSP Tunnel table is full.

Index and Label are out of range. An error-message is displayed in the status-bar, specifying the field’s range.

If the index already exists in the table. An error message is displayed: "Index already exists in Egress LSP Tunnel Table”.

To change the name and/or label of an Egress LSP tunnel:

1. In the Egress LSP Tunnel table (see Figure 3-60), select a tunnel, and then click <Change>.

The Change Egress LSP Tunnel dialog box is displayed.



Figure 3-62. Change Egress LSP Tunnel Dialog Box

2. Change the name and label of the tunnel, as required, and then click <Set>.

The Egress LSP Tunnel table is updated with these changes.

To remove an Egress LSP tunnel from the table:

1. In the Egress LSP Tunnel table (see Figure 3-60), select a tunnel, and then click <Remove>.

A confirmation box appears with the message: “Removing Egress LSP Tunnel.”


The tunnel is removed from the Egress LSP Tunnel table.

Configuring Multiservice over PSN Parameters

ACE-3600 is equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet interface for ATM over PSN traffic concentration. Ethernet tunneling parameters are configured via the Multiservice over PSN menu, which provides access to the following tasks:

• Configuring General Multiservice over PSN Parameters

• Defining PSN Peers

• Configuring Pseudowire Connections

To access the Multiservice over PSN options:

• From the Configuration menu, select Multi Service over PSN.

The Multi Service over PSN menu is displayed.



Figure 3-63. Multi Service over PSN Menu Options

Table 3-42. Multi Service over PSN Menu Options

Menu Option Description Refer to

General Accesses the general Multiservice over PSN

parameters configuration.

Configuring General Multiservice over PSN Parameters

Peer Accesses the peer configuration. Defining PSN Peers

PW Accesses the pseudowire configuration Configuring Pseudowire Connections

View All

Attachment

Circuits

Displays the details of any existing PW

connection.

Configuring the ATM Attachment Circuit Parameters for the PW

Configuring General Multiservice over PSN Parameters

The general parameters include packet misordering and reordering instructions for ATM over PSN traffic.

To configure the ATM parameters:

1. From the Multi Service over PSN menu, select General>ATM.

The ATM Parameters dialog box is displayed.



Figure 3-64. Multiservice over PSN - ATM Parameters Dialog Box

2. Configure the editable fields, and then click <Set>.

The ATM parameters are configured.

Table 3-43. ATM Parameters


Misorder Window

Size (packets)

In packet-switched traffic, some packets are not

received according to their predefined sequence

number. This condition is defined as misorder.

Accordingly, this parameter defines the number of

packet windows, in which ACE-3600 tries to fix the

packet sequence misorder errors.

Cannot be changed when PWs exist.

0, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32

Default: 4

Reordering To allow proper de-capsulation of ATM traffic,

ACE-3600 has a mechanism that fixes misorders by

correctly reordering the received packets.

You can enable or disable the reordering

mechanism.

Cannot be changed when PWs exist.

Enable

Disable

Default: Disable

Defining PSN Peers

In a packet-switched network application, ACE-3600 operates opposite remote peer devices, each of which must be defined individually on the Peer menu.

An Ethernet router interface and a default gateway must be configured prior to configuring PSN peers.

To access the Peer menu:

• From the Multi Service over PSN menu, select Peer.

The Peer Table dialog box is displayed.

Note



Figure 3-65. Peer Table Dialog Box

Table 3-44. Peer Parameters


Current Number

of Entries

The number of peers that are defined in the

table.

0–1024

Maximum

Number of

Entries

Maximum number of peers that can be

defined.

1024

Peer Number A logical number representing a peer device. 1–1024

Default: Next available

peer number

Peer Name Name of the peer. Up to 32 characters

Default: Peer-1

Peer IP Address IP address of the peer device.

Note:

• All routing definitions (IP and static routes) must be configured before entering the IP address of the peer device.

• Peer IP address cannot be the same as the router IP address.

• The address part that is not the subnet cannot be all zeros or all ones.

• Broadcast, all ones, and all zeros are not allowed.

• Multicast is allowed between 224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255.

• Peer IP address cannot be changed dynamically (on-the-fly).

0.0.0.0 –

255.255.255.255



The remote peer device cannot be removed when there is a PW configured for this peer device.

To add a peer:

1. In the Peer Table dialog box (see Figure 3-65), click <Add>.

The Add Peer dialog box appears.

Figure 3-66. Add Peer Dialog Box

2. Enter values for the peer parameters (see Table 3-44), and then click <Apply>.

The new peer is added to the Peer Table (see Figure 3-65).

To change a peer:

1. In the Peer Table dialog box (see Figure 3-65), select a peer entry, and then click <Change>.

The Change Peer dialog box appears, displaying the parameter values of the selected peer.

Figure 3-67. Change Peer Dialog Box

2. Modify the editable fields, as required (see Table 3-44), and then click <Set>.

The peer is added to the Peer Table (see Figure 3-65) with its updated parameter values.

Note



Configuring Pseudowire Connections

In a packet-switched network application, ACE-3600 communicates with peer devices via pseudowire (PW) connections that are established over the PSN and that are configured via the Pseudowire menu.

You can view the list of all pseudowire connections that were defined for ACE-3600. The list provides the following details:

• The ID number of each PW connection.

• The PW type (encapsulation type) or the PW subtype in case of CESoPSN.

• The type of PSN on which the PW is established.

• The ID number of the remote peer on which the PW terminates.

• The Out Label and In Label of the PW.

To view the currently defined pseudowire connections:

• From the Multiservice over PSN menu, select <PW>.

The pseudowire connections list is displayed.

Figure 3-68. Pseudo Wire Table Dialog Box

Table 3-45. Pseudowire (PW) Parameters


PW Number A logical number representing a PW

connection.

1–1536

Default: Next available

PW number

PW Name Name of the PW connection Up to 32 characters

Default: PW-[PW




Number]

PW Type

The PW type and the type of data that it

carries.

ATM VP 1 to 1

ATM VC 1 to 1

ATM VP N to 1

ATM VC N to 1

AAL5-SDU

SAToP

Basic CES PSN

Default: ATM VC N to 1

PSN type The type of packet-switched network on

which this PW is established.

Note:

• UDP over IP is valid only for SAToP and Basic CES PSN pseudowire types.

• MPLS over IP/ MPLS over GRE cannot be selected when the PW subtype is clock distribution.

MPLS

UDP over IP

MPLS over IP

MPLS over GRE

Default: MPLS over IP

Peer Number and name of an existing PSN peer

device to which the current PW is assigned.

The PW terminates on this peer.

Note:

• When the provisioning mode is LDP PW ID, the peer must be configured as a targeted peer.

• A peer with a multicast IP address can be set only for clock distribution.

• The peer number cannot be changed dynamicaly (on-the-fly).

1–1024 [peer name)

Out PW Label The PW label that is used in the outbound

direction. Relevant only if the provisioning

mode is set to Manual.

The out label's value range depends on the

selected PSN type.

1–4095 if the PSN

type is UDP over IP

16–1048575 for any

other PSN type

In PW Label The PW label that is used in the inbound

direction. Not relevant for clock distribution.

If the PW is defined manually and the PSN

type is MPLS, MPLS over IP or MPLS over

GRE, the PW value range must be within the

static label range.

1–4095 if th e PSN

type is UDP over IP

16–65534 for any

other PSN type



Creating a New PW

You can create and configure a new Pseudowire by following the steps in the following four stages:

• Creating a PW

• Configuring the General Parameters for the PW Connection

• Configuring the PSN Parameters for the PW Connection

• Configuring the ATM Service Parameters for the PW.

Creating a PW

To create a PW:

• In the Pseudowire Table dialog box (see Figure 3-68), click <Add>.

The Add Pseudowire – General Parameters dialog box appears (see Figure 3-69).

Configuring the General Parameters for the PW Connection

Each pseudowire connection has general parameters that must be defined separately.



Figure 3-69. Add Pseudowire General Parameters Dialog Box

Table 3-46. Pseudowire General Parameters


PW Number The PW number of the new PW. 1 – 1536

Default: The next

available PW number.

PW Name A name for the PW connection. Up to 32 characters




PW Type

The PW type and the type of data that it carries.

ATM VP 1 to 1

ATM VC 1 to 1

ATM VP N to 1

ATM VC N to 1

AAL5-SDU

SAToP

Basic CES PSN

Default: ATM VC N to 1

PW Sub Type When the PW type is Basic CES PSN, the PW Sub

Type is enabled, and indicates whether the PW is

used for clock distribution, or data.

Note: In order to configure IP multicast clock distribution, the relevant PW should be created using an IP multicast peer.

Clock Distribution

Data

Default: Data

PSN Type The type of packet-switched network on which

this PW is established.

Note:

• UDPoIP is valid only for SAToP and Basic CES PSN pseudowire types.

• MPLSoIP/ MPLSoGRE cannot be selected when the PW subtype is clock distribution.

MPLS

UDP over IP

MPLS over IP

MPLS over GRE

Default: MPLS over IP

Peer Number of an existing PSN peer device to which

the current PW is assigned. The PW terminates on

this peer.

Note:

• When the provisioning mode is LDP PW ID (see below), the peer must be configured as a targeted peer.

• A peer with a multicast IP address can be set only for clock distribution.

• The peer number cannot be changed dynamicaly (on-the-fly).

Type a value for Peer, or click the adjacent […]

button to select a peer from the Peer table, and

then clicking <Select> to input the selected Peer

Number (<Name>) in this field. For example: “3

(MyPeer3)”.

1–1024

Provisioning

Mode

Determines whether the PW is established

manually or by LDP signaling.

Manual

LDP PW ID

Default: Manual

PW ID A unique ID number that must be defined

identically on both the local and remote units.

This ID is used to identify the PW connection

1–4294967295




when labels are exchanged with LDP.


direction. Relevant only if the provisioning mode

(see above) is set to Manual.

The out label's value range depends on the

selected PSN type.

1–4095 if the PSN type

is UDP over IP; Default:

1

16–1048575 for any

other PSN type; Default:

16



If the PW is defined manually and the PSN type is

MPLS, MPLS over IP or MPLS over GRE, the PW

value range must be within the static label range.

1–4095 if the PSN type

is UDP over IP; Default:

1

16–65534 for any other

PSN type; Default: 16

Control Word

Support

Determines whether a control word is used

on this PW.

The control word can be disabled only in the

following PW types (see above):

• ATM VP 1 to 1

• ATM VC 1 to 1

• ATM VP N to 1

• ATM VC N to 1.

Enable

Disable

Default: Enable

Sequence

Number Support

When disabled, the Sequence bit in the control

word equals zero (0). Relevant only if the control

word is enabled (see above).

Sequence numbering can be disabled only in the

following PW types:

• ATM VP 1 to 1

• ATM VC 1 to 1

• ATM VP N to 1

• ATM VC N to 1

In addition, the AAL5-SDU PW type does not

support sequence numbering (set to Disable).

Enable

Disable

Default: Enable

Tx Queue The priority of the PW in the outbound direction

via the Ethernet port.

Tx Queue is assigned “1" (highest value), when

the selected PW Subtype = “Clock Distribution”.

User cannot select this highest value.

Note: Clock distribution PWs are automatically assigned with the priority level of 1 (above 2), which cannot be changed.

1 (highest priority

assigned to clock

distribution PW); read

only

2

3

4 (lowest priority)

Default:

4 for ATM VP 1 to 1,

ATM VC 1 to 1,

ATM VP N to 1,

ATM VC N to 1 and




AAL5-SDU

2 for SAT over P and

Basic CES PSN

OAM mode Determines whether the OAM feature (using

VCCV-BFD messages) is enabled for this PW.

Not relevant if the PW type is SAToP, Basic

CES PSN, or AAL5-SDU. Field has the value led

with “Disable” when selected Control Word

Support = “Disable

Disable

VCCV-BFD

Default: Disabled

Min Tx interval

(μsec)

The minimum time interval in microseconds that

the system uses between transmitted BFD control

packets. Relevant only if the OAM mode

(see above) is set to VCCV-BFD.

1000000–4294967295

Default: 100000

Mix Rx interval

(μsec)

The minimum time interval in microseconds that

the system uses between received BFD control

packets. Relevant only if the OAM mode

(see above) is set to VCCV-BFD.

1000000–4294967295

Default: 100000

Detection

Multiplier

The negotiated transmit interval, multiplied by

this value, provides the detection time for the

transmitting system. Relevant only if the OAM

mode (see above) is set to VCCV-BFD.

2–60

Default: 5

The general PW parameters cannot be changed dynamically (on-the-fly).

To configure the PW general parameters:

• In the Add General Parameters dialog box (see Figure 3-69), enter values for the parameters, as required (see Table 3-46), and then click <Next>.

The Add Pseudowire - PSN Parameters dialog box is displayed (see Figure 3-70).

Configuring the PSN Parameters for the PW Connection

Each configured PW connection requires specific definitions for the selected packet-switched network on which it is configured.

Note



Figure 3-70. Add Pseudowire PSN Parameters Dialog Box

Table 3-47. Pseudowire PSN Parameters


PW Number Displays the PW number that you defined in the

PW general parameters (read-only).

See Table 3-46

PW Name Displays the PW name that you defined in the PW

general parameters (read-only).

See Table 3-46

PW Type Displays the PW type that you defined in the PW

general parameters (read only).

See Table 3-46

PW Sub Type Displays the PW subtype that you defined in the

PW general parameters, only if it was defined as

enabled.

See Table 3-46




PSN Type Displays the PSN type that you defined in the PW


See Table 3-46

TOS Value of the TOS byte that is used on outbound

traffic. Relevant only when the PSN type is UDP

over IP, MPLS over IP, or MPLS over GRE.

0–255

Default: 0

Ingress Tunnel

Checkbox + RO-

box

Relevant only for MPLS-based PSNs, and not

displayed for clock distribution.

When the checkbox is selected, the /…/ button

adjacent to the Ingress Tunnel parameter

becomes enabled.

Select an ingress tunnel as follows:

1. Click the /…/ button to open the Ingress LSP

Tunnel dialog box.

2. Select an LSP tunnel, and then click <Select>.

The RO-box is filled with Index (<Name>). For

example, “4 (MyInTunnel4)”.

Note:

• The ingress tunnel's traffic descriptor must be configured in advance.

• The ingress tunnel provisioning mode (manual or LDP-driven) must be the same as the egress tunnel provisioning mode.

Cleared

Selected

Default: Cleared

Egress Tunnel

Checkbox + RO-

box

Relevant only for MPLS-based PSNs and only if

the PW subtype is data or clock distribution.

When the checkbox is selected, the /…/ button

adjacent to the Egress Tunnel parameter becomes

enabled.

Select an egress tunnel as follows:

1. Click the /…/ button to open the Egress LSP

Tunnel dialog box.

2. Select an LSP tunnel, and then click <Select>.

The RO-box is filled with Index (<Name>). For

example, “4 (MyInTunnel4)”.

Note:

• The egress tunnel's traffic descriptor must be configured in advance.

• The egress tunnel provisioning mode (manual or LDP-driven) must be the same as the ingress tunnel provisioning mode.

• If the provisioning mode is LDP-driven, the peer number of the Egress Tunnel menu must be the same as the peer number in the PW General Parameters menu.

Cleared

Selected

Default: Cleared

EXP Bits The required value for the EXP bits to be used on 0–7




the PW label and the tunnel label. Visible only for

MPLS-based PSNs (MPLS, MPLSoIP, MPLSoGRE)

and only if the PW subtype is data or clock

distribution.

Can be changed dynamically (on-the-fly).

Default: 0

VLAN Tagging Enable or disable VLAN tagging on every

transmitted packet.

Cannot be changed dynamically.

Enable

Disable

Default: Disable

VLAN ID The VLAN ID that is carried on every transmitted

packet of this PW. Visible only if VLAN tagging

(see above) is enabled.

0–4094

Default: 0

VLAN Priority The VLAN priority that is attached to every

transmitted packet of this PW. Visible only if VLAN

tagging (see above) is enabled.

0–7

Default: 0

The PW PSN parameters cannot be changed dynamically (on-the-fly).

To configure the PSN parameters:

• In the PSN Parameters dialog box (see Figure 3-70), enter values for the parameters, as required (see Table 3-47, and then click <Next>.

The Add Pseudowire - Service Parameters dialog box appears (see Figure 3-71), displaying ATM service parameters, depending on the PW type.

Configuring the ATM Service Parameters for the PW

ATM traffic that is carried over the pseudowire connection is defined as the connection's service. The service parameters are displayed and configured according to the previously selected PW type.

Note



Figure 3-71. Add Pseudowire Service Parameters Dialog Box

Table 3-48. ATM Pseudowire Service Parameters




See Table 3-46

PW Name Displays the PW name that you defined in the


See Table 3-46



See Table 3-46

AAL5 SDU

Termination Type

Determines whether AAL5-SDU frames that are

received from the PSN should be forwarded to

the router or forwarded to an ATM VCC.

ATM

Router




Relevant only if the selected PW type (see

Table 3-46) is AAL5-SDU.

Cannot be changed dynamically (on-the-fly).

Default: Router

Max Cells

Concatenation

Maximum number of ATM cells that are

concentrated in a single Ethernet frame for this

PW.

An Ethernet frame is sent only in the following

cases:

• The maximum number of cells has been

reached.

• An ATM cell indicating the end of the AAL5-

SDU has been received (LBS in PTI field is 1).

• The timeout for this PW has expired.

Note: This parameter can be changed dynamically (on-the-fly) only if the provisioning mode is manual. A change causes a momentary traffic interruption.

1–29

Default: 1

Timeout Mode Enable or disable the timeout mechanism for

this PW. Not relevant for the AAL5-SDU PW

type.

Note: This parameter can be changed dynamically; such a change causes a momentary traffic interruption.

For more information about the timeout

mechanism, see Frequently Asked Questions

in Chapter 6.

Enable

Disable

Default: Enable

Timeout (μsec)

The duration of the timeout in microseconds,

used in ATM 1:1 or N:1 encapsulation when the

timeout mode is enabled. The timer's granularity

is 500 microseconds.

Can be changed dynamically.

100–5000000

Default: 100

AAL5

Mode

Enable or disable AAL5 mode for this PW.

When enabled, receiving a cell with PTI=1

triggers a frame transmission. Not relevant

for the AAL5-SDU PW type.

Cannot be changed dynamically.

Enable

Disable

Default: Disable

To configure the ATM service parameters:

• In the Add Pseudowire - Service Parameters dialog box, define the ATM service parameters as required, and then click <Finish>.

The Pseudowire is added to the table with all its defined parameters.



Configuring the ATM Attachment Circuit Parameters for the PW

To access the ATM attachment circuit parameters:

• From the Pseudowire Table dialog box (see Figure 3-68), click <ATM Attachment Circuits>.

The ATM Attachment Circuits Table dialog box appears, displaying attachment circuit parameters for ATM PW.

Figure 3-72. ATM Attachment Circuits Table Dialog Box

Table 3-49. Attachment Circuit Parameters for ATM PW




See Table 3-46

PW Name Displays the PW name that you defined in the PW

general parameters (read-only).

See Table 3-46



See Table 3-46

PSN Type Displays the PSN type that you defined in the PW


See Table 3-46

PW Current

Number of

Attachment

Number of attachment circuits defined in the

table.

0–32




Circuits

PW Maximum

Number of

Attachment

Circuits

Maximum number of attachment circuits that can

be defined in the table.

32

Port Type and number of the port from which the PW

traffic originated.

ATM-155 1–8

VPI The virtual path identifier of the originating

traffic.

The VPI parameter cannot be used here if it is in

use by another VP XC, or if the VPI/VCI is in use by

another ATM PW or ATM VC.

0–4095

VCI The virtual channel identifier of the originating

traffic. Visible only if the PW type is VC 1:1 or

VC N:1.



another VC XC.

32–65535

VPI to PSN The virtual path identifier that should be carried

toward the PSN by this N:1 PW. Visible only for

the N:1 VC and N:1 VP PW types.

This parameter is automatically filled according to

the VPI value (see above).

0–4095

VCI to PSN The virtual channel identifier that should be

carried over the PSN by this N:1 PW. Visible only

for the N:1 VC PW type.



32–65535

VPI from PSN The virtual path identifier that is expected from

the PSN side on this N:1 PW. Visible only for the

N:1 VC and N:1 VP PW types.


the VPI value (see above). You can set another

value as long as it is unique for this PW.

0–4095

VCI from PSN The virtual channel identifier that is expected

from the PSN on this N:1 PW. Visible only for the

N:1 VC PW type.




32–65535

In Traffic

Descriptor

ID number of a previously defined policing

traffic descriptor (In direction), relevant for this

PW.

For N:1 encapsulation, the Traffic Descriptor

0–99999

Default: 0




setting is applied on all the VCs/VPCs connected

to the PW (policing is performed at the PW level).

Note:

• The traffic descriptor of all the VCs attached to the same N:1 PW must be the same.

• When the TD is set to 0, the policing for the selected ATM channel is stopped.

• Can be changed dynamically (on-the-fly) as long as it has the same service category and mode.

Out Traffic

Descriptor

ID number of a previously defined

traffic descriptor (Out direction), relevant for this

PW.

For N:1 encapsulation, the TD setting is applied

on all the VCs/VPCs connected to the PW (shaping

is performed at the PW level).

Note:


• A TD that is automatically created for a CES connection cannot be used.


1–99999

Default: 1

OAM Descriptor ID number of a previously defined OAM descriptor

that is relevant to this PW. The OAM descriptor

type must be Intermediate.

1–256

Default: 1

• All attachment circuit parameters except Traffic Descriptor cannot be changed dynamically (on-the-fly).

• The Save (S) and Remove (R) menu functions appear on this submenu to allow addition/removal of any VCC/VPC connected to the N:1 PW.

To add an ATM attachment circuit to the table:

1. In the ATM Attachment Circuit dialog box (see Figure 3-72), click <Add>.

The Add ATM Attachment Circuit dialog box is displayed.

Note



Figure 3-73. Add ATM Attachment Circuit Dialog Box




traffic originated.

ATM-155 1–4 (RW)


traffic.




0–4095 (RW)



VC N:1.



another VC XC.

32–65535 (RW)

VPI to PSN The virtual path identifier that should be carried

toward the PSN by this N:1 PW. Visible only for

the N:1 VC and N:1 VP PW types.



0–4095 (RW)




VCI to PSN The virtual channel identifier that should be

carried over the PSN by this N:1 PW. Visible only

for the N:1 VC PW type.



32–65535 (RW)

VPI from PSN The virtual path identifier that is expected from

the PSN side on this N:1 PW. Visible only for the

N:1 VC and N:1 VP PW types.




0–4095 (RW)

VCI from PSN The virtual channel identifier that is expected

from the PSN on this N:1 PW. Visible only for the

N:1 VC PW type.




32–65535 (RW)

In Traffic

Descriptor

Checkbox + RO

box

When the “In Traffic Descriptor” check-box is

cleared, the RO-box is disabled.

When the “In Traffic Descriptor” check-box is

selected, the RO-box is enabled, and you can

enter an ID number of a previously defined

policing traffic descriptor (In direction), relevant

for this PW, by either:

• Typing the ID number into the RO box

Or by

• Clicking the […] button to display the Traffic

Descriptor table, selecting a traffic descriptor,

and then clicking <Select> to place the

selected traffic descriptor in this field.

For N:1 encapsulation, the Traffic Descriptor

setting is applied on all the VCs/VPCs connected

to the PW (policing is performed at the PW level).

Note:


• When the TD is set to 0, the policing for the selected ATM channel is stopped.


Checkbox:

Selected, Cleared

Default: Selected

RO box:

0–99999

Default: 0

Out Traffic

Descriptor

ID number of a previously defined

traffic descriptor (Out direction), relevant for this

PW.

You can click the […] button to display the Traffic

1–99999

Default: 1




Descriptor table, select a traffic descriptor, and

then click <Select> to place the selected traffic

descriptor in this field.

For N:1 encapsulation, the TD setting is applied

on all the VCs/VPCs connected to the PW (shaping

is performed at the PW level).

Note:


• A TD that is automatically created for a CES connection cannot be used.


OAM Descriptor ID number of a previously defined OAM descriptor

that is relevant to this PW.

You can click the […] button to display the OAM

Descriptor table, select an OAM descriptor, and

then click <Select> to place the selected OAM

descriptor in this field.

The OAM descriptor type must be Intermediate.

1–256

Default: 1

2. Enter values for the parameters, as required, and then click <Apply>.

The parameter is added to the ATM Attachment Circuit table (see Figure 3-72).

To change an ATM attachment circuit:

1. In the ATM Attachment Circuit dialog box (see Figure 3-72), select an entry, and then click <Change>.

The Change ATM Attachment Circuit dialog box is displayed.



Figure 3-74. Change ATM Attachment Circuit Dialog Box

2. Change the ATM attachment circuit parameters as required (see Table 3-50), and then click <Set>.

The ATM attachment circuit is updated with these new values (see Figure 3-72).

To remove an ATM attachment circuit from the table:

1. In the ATM Attachment Circuit dialog box (see Figure 3-72), select an entry, and then click <Remove>.

A confirmation box displays "Removing Attachment Circuit".


The selected attachment circuit is removed from the table.

Changing Pseudowire Parameters

You can change the general, PSN, and/or service parameters of any PW.

To change Pseudowire parameters:

1. To change pseudowire general parameters, in the Pseudowire Table (see Figure 3-68), select an entry, and then click <Change>.

The Change Pseudowire – General Parameters dialog box is displayed.



Figure 3-75. Change Pseudowire General Parameters Dialog Box

2. Change the general parameters, as required (see Table 3-46), and then click <Next>.

The general parameters are changed, and the Change Pseudowire - PSN Parameters dialog box appears.



Figure 3-76. Change Pseudowire PSN Parameters

3. Change the PSN parameters, as required (see Table 3-47), and then click <Next>.

The PSN parameters are changed, and the Change Pseudowire - Service Parameters dialog appears.



Figure 3-77. Change Pseudowire Service Parameters

4. Change the Service parameters, as required (see Table 3-48), and then click <Finish>.

The Service parameters are changed, and the Pseudowire table (see Figure 3-68 is displayed with the changed parameter values for the selected entry.

Removing a Pseudowire

To remove a pseudowire from the Pseudowire table:

1. In the Pseudowire Table (see Figure 3-68), select an entry, and then click <Remove>.

A confirmation box appears, asking you to confirm removal of the PW.




PW is removed from the Pseudowire table.

Viewing the Pseudowire Table from a Specific Entry

To view the pseudowire table starting from a specific entry:

1. In the Pseudowire Table (see Figure 3-68), click <Start From>.

The Start From dialog box is displayed.

Figure 3-78. Start From PW Dialog Box

2. In PW Number, type the PW number to appear at the top of the PW table, and then click <Select>.

The Pseudowire table displays the pseudowires starting from the selected PW number.


RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3600 Additional Tasks 3-117

3.3 Additional Tasks

You can perform additional tasks from time to time, as required or if helpful, as described in this section:

• Polling the Hardware

• Resetting the Hardware

• Restoring the Default System Configuration

• Viewing and Swapping Software Files

• Saving/Deleting the Default Configuration File

• Downloading Software via a TFTP Server

• Downloading a Preset Configuration via a TFTP Server.

Polling the Hardware

You can instruct ACE-3600 to immediately poll data from the Agent and update the polling information as necessary.

To poll the agent:

• From the Configuration menu, select System Commands>Poll Agent.

The system immediately polls the agent and updates the displayed information.

Table 3-51. Polled MIB Objects

No. Parameter/MIB Object Description

1 3418.sysObjectID Detects whether the device has been

changed between polling sessions.

2 rad.atmNteCardType Displays the modules.

3 rad.atmNteProgCardType Detects the module status together with

rad.atmNteCardType.

4 Rad.modlParamLeds Displays the module LEDs, their colors, and

their status.

5 2863.ifOperStatus and

2863.ifAdminStatus of each

existing physical interface

Displays the existing ports and their status.

6 Rad.prtParamAlarmIndication (of

each existing physical interface)

Displays existing ports and their status

(aggregation of all ports’ levels).

7 Rad.physicalConnector Displays the correct connector of existing

ports.

9 rad.systemPsType Displays the correct type of power

supply(s).


3-118 Additional Tasks RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3600

No. Parameter/MIB Object Description

10 rad.systemPsStatus Displays the correct status of power

supply(s).

11 rad.agnFans Displays the correct status of fans.

If the Rad.modlParamLeds, 2863.ifOperStatus or 2863.ifAdminStatus parameters do not match the values of the other parameters, a warning message appears and you must close and restart the application.

Resetting the Hardware

When necessary, you can reset the ACE-3600 device. This operation may affect configuration.

To reset the device:

1. From the Configuration menu, select System Commands>Reset.

A confirmation message box appears.

Figure 3-79. Reset Configuration Confirmation Message

2. Click <OK> to confirm the operation.

Restoring the Default System Configuration

You can restore the system to the default configuration at any time. This option replaces the current configuration with the default device configuration.

To restore the default configuration:

1. From the Configuration menu, select System Commands>Default Configuration.

A confirmation message box appears.

Note



Figure 3-80. Default Configuration Confirmation Message Box

2. Click <OK> to confirm the operation.

Viewing and Swapping Software Files

The SW Files option allows you to view software information and to swap the current application files with the backup files, when necessary.

To view software information:

1. From the Configuration menu, select System Commands>SW Files.

The SW Files dialog box appears.

Figure 3-81. Typical SW Files Dialog Box

Table 3-52. SW Files Parameters


Running The active software version of the

device.

(Read only)

Main The main software version of the device (Read only)

Backup The backup software version of the

device

(Read only)



To swap between the main and backup software files:

1. In the SW Files dialog box (see Figure 3-81), click <Swap Main and Backup>.

A confirmation dialog box appears.

Figure 3-82. Swapping Confirmation Dialog Box

2. Click the type of swap you require (see Table 3-53).

Table 3-53. Swapping Confirmation Buttons

Button Description

<Swap Only> Swaps the main and backup software files of

the device.

<Swap and

Reset>

Swaps the main and backup software files of

the device and activates the new software.

<Cancel> Closes the swapping confirmation dialog box

without making any changes.

To refresh the SW Files parameter values:

• Click <Refresh>.

The most current software file information is retrieved and displayed.

To close the SW Files dialog box:

• Click <Close>.

The SW Files dialog box closes.

Saving/Deleting the Default Configuration File

The current configuration of ACE-3600, including the entire set of parameters defined through the management menus, can be saved as the default configuration, meaning that any configuration reset operation returns the unit to that saved default configuration. If there is no configuration saved as default, the factory-default settings are used on the reset operation.

To save the current configuration as default:

1. From the Configuration menu, select System Commands>Save Active Configuration of Default File.

The Save Active Configuration dialog box appears.



Figure 3-83. Save Active Configuration Dialog Box

2. Click <OK>.

The current device configuration is saved internally as the default configuration using the *.cfg file extension.

To delete the default configuration file:

• In the Save Active Configuration dialog box (see Figure 3-83), click <OK>.

The default configuration file is deleted and the factory-default configuration is used instead.

Downloading Software via a TFTP Server

Unlike a standalone unit that does not have two main processor modules, ACE-3600 requires a special procedure for updating the software files of its two main modules that work in redundancy mode.

The software can be downloaded to the ACE-3600 main modules using one of the following procedures:

• Single traffic switch – The active main module is reset only once and traffic is affected only once.

• Double traffic switch – The active main module is reset twice and the traffic is affected twice.

To perform a single traffic switch procedure:

1. From the Start menu, select Programs>Network Managers>General>TFTP File Transfer.

The TFTP File Transfer dialog box is displayed.



Figure 3-84. TFTP File Transfer Dialog Box

2. Click <All Nodes Operation>.

The All Nodes Operation dialog box is displayed, with the default operation.



Figure 3-85. All Nodes Operation Dialog Box

3. Click <Set>.

The Last Status column in the TFTP File Transfer dialog box (see Figure 3-84) displayes 'Connected. Transferring Data'. Once the software file is transferred to ACE-3600, 'File Transferred' is displayed.

4. Zoom to ACE-3600, and in the Configuration menu, select Protection>Main Card Redundancy.

The Main Card Redundancy dialog is displayed.




5. Click <Commands> to display a list of commands, and select the command Software Update to Card B, to update the downloaded files on Main Card B.

Figure 3-87. Main Card Redundancy Commands

6. Click <Set>.

The Software is updated to Card B.

During the software update procedure, the “Software Update operation is in progress” message is displayed at the bottom of the Main Card Redundancy window.



When the update procedure completes, the “Ready” message is displayed at the bottom of the window.

If the redundancy status does not allow updating the downloaded files on Main Card B, an error message: "Redundancy Status does not allow performing…" is displayed in red on the status line.

7. From the Configuration menu, select Protection> Main Card Redundancy (see Figure 3-86), and then select the Reset Card B command (see Figure 3-87) to perform a reset to Main Card B.

A message box appears asking you to confirm the reset.

8. Click <OK>.

Card B is reset, and during the reset:

Redundancy Status shows a "Communication loss".

Main Card B starts with the updated software version.

Redundancy Status shows "Software Mismatch".

9. From the Configuration menu, select System Commands> Reset, to reset the active main module (Main Card A).

The Reset confirmation box is displayed.

Figure 3-88. Reset Confirmation Dialog Box

10. Click <OK>.

The device is reset:

Main Card B becomes the active main module, causing the traffic to switch to it.

Redundancy Status shows "Communication loss".

Main Card A is updated with the new software version.

Redundancy Status shows "OK" indication when the process finishes.

You can switch back to Main Card A manually, using 'Switch to other card'. However, this would affect the traffic again.

Note

Note



To perform a double traffic switch procedure:


The TFTP File Transfer dialog box is displayed (see Figure 3-84).


The All Nodes Operation dialog box is displayed (see Figure 3-85).

3. In Operation, click the down arrow.

The Operation options are displayed in the drop-down list.

Figure 3-89. Operation Options

4. In Operation, select SW Download & Reboot, to initiate the Software Download & Reboot command.

5. Click <Set>.

The Last Status column in the TFTP File Transfer dialog box (see Figure 3-84) displays 'Connected. Transferring Data'. Once the software file is transferred to ACE-3600, 'File Transferred' is displayed and the unit performs an automatic restart (reboot).

During the restart:


Redundancy Status shows "Communication loss".

Main Card A is updated with the new software version.

Redundancy Status shows "Software Mismatch".

6. Repeat the Software Download & Reboot procedure for Main Card B, which is the active main module.

The same restart process is performed on Main Card B. Main Card A becomes the active main module, causing the traffic to switch back to it.

Downloading a Preset Configuration via a TFTP Server

The timesaving alternative to the manual window-by-window configuration is loading a full preset configuration file to the unit, provided that such configuration is available.



To load a preset configuration to ACE-3600:


The TFTP File Transfer dialog box is displayed (see Figure 3-84).


The All Nodes Operation dialog box is displayed (see Figure 3-85).

3. In Operation, click the down arrow.

The Operation options are displayed in the drop-down list (see Figure 3-89).

4. In Operation, select Config. Download & Reboot, to initiate the Configuration Download & Reboot command.

5. Click <Set>.

The download is performed to the active main module (Main Card A). During the download, the Last Status column in the TFTP File Transfer dialog box (see Figure 3-84) displays 'Connected, Transferring data'. Once the software file is transferred to ACE-3600, 'File Transferred' is displayed.

Once the download is complete, the unit automatically reboots itself. During the reset (reboot):


Redundancy Status display 'Communication loss', and then at the end of the process displays 'Configuration mismatch'.

6. Repeat the Configuration Download & Reboot command for Main Card B, which is the currently active main module.

Once the download is complete, the unit automatically reboots itself. During the reset:

Main Card A becomes the active main module again, causing the traffic to switch back to it.

Redundancy Status displays 'Communication loss' and then at the end of the process displays 'OK'.



RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3600 3G Services over PSN 4-1

Chapter 4

Configuring a Typical Application This chapter describes the configuration of ACE-3600 in a typical application, and provides practical configuration examples for implementing it.

The following sections describe:

• 3G Services over PSN

• Configuring the ACE-3600 Unit.

4.1 3G Services over PSN

In a typical ATM over PSN application (see Figure 4-1), 3G cellular traffic (ATM) is transmitted over the PSN by the remote peers (ACE-3100 and ACE-3200) using pseudowires that comprise uniquely formatted Ethernet packets. ACE-3600 receives the Ethernet packets via its Gigabit Ethernet interface, and converts it back to ATM-155 traffic, carried by up to four STM-1/OC-3c links towards the RNC. In such an application, ACE-3600 can serve as the clock distributor for the remote peers.

Figure 4-1. Emulated ATM Services over PSN

In the typical application illustrated in the above figure (see Figure 4-1):

Chapter 4 Configuring a Typical Application User's Manual

4-2 Configuring the ACE-3600 Unit RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3600

• Two 3G Node B units are connected to the ACE-3100 and ACE-3200 units, which serve as the remote gateways.

• Node B (1) is connected to ACE-3100 via an STM-1/OC-3 link, and Node B (2) is connected to ACE-3200 via an E1/T1/J1 IMA link.

• On the central site side, a 3G RNC is connected to ACE-3600, which serves as the central gateway. The RNC is connected to ACE-3600 via multiple STM-1/OC-3 links, using automatic protection switching (APS; optional).

• On the ACE-3600 side, one VP connection and one VC connection are configured for each remote gateway unit that interconnects with a 3G Node B unit.

• The 3G RNC provides the timing reference to ACE-3600, and the clock/timing is then distributed by ACE-3600 over the PSN towards ACE-3100 and ACE-3200 (that are able to recover the clock).

A network management station connected to the PSN can manage all units over an IP-based format.

4.2 Configuring the ACE-3600 Unit

The ACE-3600 configuration stages are:

a. Configuring the Physical Layer Parameters – which includes:


Configuring the GbE Ports


b. Setting the Protection Parameters– which includes:

Setting System Redundancy

Setting Ethernet Redundancy

Setting ATM-155 Port Protection

c. Configuring the Application Parameters– which includes:


Configuring the Traffic Descriptors

Configuring the General Multiservice PW over PSN Parameters

Configuring the Remote Peer Parameters

Configuring the Pseudowire Parameters

d. Setting the Clock Source

e. Defining the Manager IP Address

Please see the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Installation and Operation Manual for instructions regarding the ACE-3100 and ACE-3200 unit in this typical application.

User's Manual Chapter 4 Configuring a Typical Application

RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3600 Configuring the ACE-3600 Unit 4-3

The IP addresses and IP masks presented in this chapter are only an example. You should set the IP and mask addresses according to the actual network parameters.

Configuring the Physical Layer Parameters

The configuration of the physical layer parameters includes:

• Configuring the ATM-155 Ports

• Configuring the GbE Ports

• Configuring the Ethernet Port.


To configure an ATM-155 port:



2. In the ATM-155 Port dialog box, click <SONET/SDH>.

A light blue frame surrounds the SONET/SDH layer.

Figure 4-2. ATM-155 Port – SONET/SDH Layer Selected


The ATM-155 Port Parameters dialog box appears.

Note



Figure 4-3. ATM-155 Port Physical Layer Parameters Dialog Box

4. In the Port Parameters dialog box, set the following parameters for:

EACH of the four ports of interface module 1 (ports 1–4).

EACH of the four ports of interface module 2 (ports 5–8), provided that there is APS.

Table 4-1. ATM-155 Port Parameter Settings

Parameter Value

Port ATM-155 1-8 (RO)

Administrative Status Up

Transmit Clock Source System

Frame Type SDH

RS-BIP (errors/sec) 2400

MS-BIP (errors/sec) 2400

HP-BIP (errors/sec) 2400

MS-FEBE (errors/sec) 2400

HP-FEBE (errors/sec) 2400

5. Click <Set>.

The ATM-155 port parameters are configured.



Configuring the GbE Ports

To configure the Gigabit Ethernet parameters:



2. In the Gigabit Ethernet Port dialog box, click the G-ETHERNET layer.



3. In the GbE Port menu bar, select Configuration>Parameters.

The Gbe Port Parameters dialog box appears.

Figure 4-5. GbE Port Parameters Dialog Box

4. In the Port Parameters dialog box, set the following parameters for:



GbE 1

GbE 2, for redundancy protection (if required)

Table 4-2. GbE Port Parameter Settings

Parameter Value

Port GbE 1, GbE 2 (RO)


Auto Negotiation Enable

Max Capability Advertised 1000BaseT Full Duplex

Output Rate Limit No Limit

5. Click <Set>.

The GbE port parameters are configured.


To configure the Ethernet parameters:



2. In the Ethernet dialog box, click the ETHERNET layer.



3. In the Ethernet Port menu bar, select Configuration>Parameters.

The Ethernet Port Parameters dialog box appears.



Figure 4-7. Ethernet Port Parameters Dialog Box

4. In the Ethernet Port Parameters dialog box, set the following parameters for the MNG-ETH port.

Table 4-3. Ethernet Port Parameter Settings

Parameter Value

Port MNG-ETH (RO)


Auto Negotiation Enable

Default Type 1000BaseT Full Duplex

5. Click <Set>.

The Ethernet port parameters are configured.


The setting of the protection parameters includes:

• Setting System Redundancy

• Setting Ethernet Redundancy

• Setting ATM-155 Port Protection.

Setting System Redundancy

You can set the two main modules (if two are installed) to work in redundancy protection mode (optional).

To set the system redundancy parameters:





2. From the Configuration menu, select Protection>Main Card Redundancy.

The Main Card Redundancy dialog box is displayed.


3. In the Main Card Redundancy dialog box, set the following parameters:

Table 4-4. Main Card Redundancy Settings

Parameter Value

Card Redundancy On

Default Main Card Card A

Wait to Restore (sec) 5

4. Click <Set>.

The system redundancy is set.

Setting Ethernet Redundancy

You can set a redundancy mode for the Gigabit Ethernet link between ACE-3600 and the PSN equipment (optional).

To configure the Ethernet redundancy:



2. From the Configuration menu, select Protection>Ethernet Redundancy.

The Ethernet Redundancy table is displayed.



Figure 4-9. Ethernet Redundancy Table Dialog Box

3. Click <Add>.

The Add Ethernet Redundancy dialog is displayed.



Figure 4-10. Add Ethernet Redundancy Dialog Box

4. In the Add Ethernet Redundancy dialog box, set the following parameters:

Table 4-5. Ethernet Redundancy Parameter Settings

Parameter Value

Group ID 1 (RO)

Primary Port Gbe 1

Secondary Port GbE 2

Mode 1:1

Revertive No

5. Click <Set>.

The Ethernet redundancy is configured.

Setting ATM-155 Port Protection

You can set a protection mode for the STM-1/OC-3c link between ACE-3600 and the RNC (optional).

To configure the APS parameters:



2. From the Configuration menu, select Protection>APS.

The APS Table dialog box is displayed.



Figure 4-11. APS Table Dialog Box

3. In the APS Table dialog box, click <Add>.

The Add APS Entry dialog box appears.

Figure 4-12. Add APS Entry Dialog Box

4. In the Add APS Entry dialog box, set the following parameters:

Table 4-6. APS Parameter Settings

Parameter Value

Group ID APS-1

Mode 1+1 Optimized Bi-Directional

Working Port ATM-155 1-4

Protection Port ATM-155 5-8 (in

correspondence to the

working port) (RO)

Wait to Restore (sec) 300



5. Click <Set>.

The APS parameters are configured.

Configuring the Application Parameters

The ACE-3600 application configuration includes:

• Configuring the Router Parameters

• Configuring the Traffic Descriptors

• Configuring the General Multiservice PW over PSN Parameters

• Configuring the Remote Peer Parameters

• Configuring the Pseudowire Parameters.


To configure the router parameters:



2. From the Configuration menu, select Router>Interface.

The Router Interfaces Table is displayed.



Figure 4-13. Router Interfaces Table Dialog Box

3. In the Router Interfaces Table dialog box, click <Add>.

The Add Router Interface dialog box appears.



Figure 4-14. Add Router Interface Dialog Box

4. In the Add Router Interface dialog box, set the following parameters:

Table 4-7. Router Interface Settings

Parameter Value

Number 1

Name Interface-1

Bound To Type Eth Rdn Group

Bound To Port 1

IP Address 172.17.143.100

IP Mask 255.255.255.0

VLAN Tagging Disable

5. Click <Apply>.

The router interface is configured.

6. From the Configuration menu, select Router>Parameters.

The Router Parameters dialog box is displayed.



Figure 4-15. Router Parameters Dialog Box

7. In the Router Parameters dialog box, set the following Default Gateway parameters:

Table 4-8. Default Gateway Settings

Parameter Value

Router Interface 1

IP address 172.17.143.1

8. Click <Set>.

The Router Default Gateway parameters are configured.

Configuring the Traffic Descriptors

To configure the traffic descriptors:



2. From the Configuration menu, select ATM>Traffic Descriptor.

The Traffic Descriptor table appears.



Figure 4-16. Traffic Descriptor Table Dialog Box

3. In the Traffic Descriptor Table dialog box, click <Add>.

The Add Traffic Descriptor dialog box is displayed.

Figure 4-17. Add Traffic Descriptor Dialog Box

4. In the Add Traffic Descriptor dialog box, set the following VPoPSN parameters:

Table 4-9. VPoPSN Traffic Descriptor Settings

Parameter Value

Index 2

Service category CBR



Parameter Value

Mode Scheduling

PCR (cell/sec) 3000

CDVT (μsec) 1

5. Click <Apply>.

The VPoPSN traffic descriptor parameters are saved.

6. In the Add Traffic Descriptor dialog box, set the following VCoPSN parameters:

Table 4-10. VCoPSN Traffic Descriptor Settings

Parameter Value

Index 3

Service Category CBR

Mode Scheduling

PCR (cell/sec) 6000

CDVT (μsec) 1

7. Click <Apply>.

The VCoPSN traffic descriptor parameters are saved.

Configuring the Multiservice over PSN Parameters

To configure the multiservice over PSN parameters:



2. From the Configuration menu, select Multi Service over PSN>General>ATM.

The ATM Parameters dialog box is displayed.

Figure 4-18. Multiservice over PSN Dialog Box

3. In the ATM Parameters dialog box, set the following parameters:



Table 4-11. ATM Multiservice over PSN Settings

Parameter Value

Misorder Window Size

(packets)

8

Reordering Enable

4. Click <Set>.

The general multiservice over PSN parameters are configured.

Configuring the Remote Peer Parameters

To configure the peer parameters for the remote ACE-3600:



2. From the Configuration menu, select Multi Service over PSN>Peer.

The Peer Table is displayed.

Figure 4-19. Peer Table Dialog Box

3. In the Peer Table dialog box, click <Add>.

The Add Peer dialog box appears.



Figure 4-20. Add Peer Dialog Box

4. In the Add Peer dialog box, set the following parameters:

Table 4-12. Peer Parameter Settings

Parameter Value

Peer Number 1

Peer Name Peer-1

Peer IP Address 172.17.143.100

5. Click <Apply>.

The peer parameters are configured.

Configuring the Pseudowire Parameters

In this application, ACE-3600 requires four pseudowire links for ATM traffic over PSN, and two pseudowire links for the clock distribution channels towards the three remote peers. In total, six different pseudowire configurations are required.

Each pseudowire configuration consists of:

• Configuring Pseudowire General Parameters

• Configuring Pseudowire PSN Parameters

• Configuring Pseudowire Service Parameters (not relevant for the clock distribution PW)

• Configuring Pseudowire ATM Attachment Circuit Parameters.

To configure a PW link:



2. From the Configuration menu, select Multiservice over PSN>PW.

The pseudowire connections list is displayed.



Figure 4-21. Pseudo Wire Table Dialog Box

Configuring Pseudowire General Parameters

To configure the PW general parameters:

1. In the Pseudowire Table dialog box (see Figure 4-21), click <Add>.

The Add Pseudowire – General Parameters dialog box appears.



Figure 4-22. Add Pseudowire General Parameters Dialog Box

2. In the Add Pseudowire General Parameters dialog box, set the general parameters for each PW link, according to the tables below.

Configuring Pseudowire PSN Parameters

To configure the PW PSN parameters:

1. In the Add Pseudowire General Parameters dialog box, click <Next>.

The Add Pseudowire PSN Parameters dialog box is displayed.



Figure 4-23. Add Pseudowire PSN Parameters Dialog Box

2. In the Add Pseudowire PSN Parameters dialog box, set the PSN parameters for each PW link, according to the tables below.

Configuring Pseudowire Service Parameters

To configure the PW Service parameters:

1. In the Add Pseudowire PSN Parameters dialog box, click <Next>.

The Add Pseudowire Service Parameters dialog box is displayed, displaying ATM service parameters, depending on the PW type.



Figure 4-24. Add Pseudowire Service Parameters Dialog Box

2. In the Add Pseudowire Service Parameters dialog box, set the service parameters for each PW link, according to the tables below.

3. Click <Finish>.

The pseudowire general, PSN, and service parameters are saved.

For an ATM PW, save the parameters before you enter the attachment circuit parameters (next step). The attachment circuit parameters can then be saved separately.

Note



Configuring ATM Attachment Circuit Parameters

To configure the PW ATM attachment circuit parameters:

1. In the Pseudowire Table dialog box (see Figure 4-21), click <ATM Attachment Circuits>.

The ATM Attachment Circuits Table dialog box appears, displaying attachment circuit parameters for ATM PW.

Figure 4-25. ATM Attachment Circuits Table Dialog Box

2. In the ATM Attachment Circuit dialog box (see Figure 4-25), click <Add>.

The Add ATM Attachment Circuit dialog box is displayed.



Figure 4-26. Add ATM Attachment Circuit Dialog Box

3. In the Add ATM Attachment Circuit dialog box, set the ATM attachment circuit parameters for each PW link, according to the tables below.

4. Click <Apply>.

The ATM attachment circuit parameters are saved.

Table 4-13. Clock Distribution PW Towards ACE-3100

PW Submenu Parameter Value

General PW Number 1

PW Name PW-1

PW Type Basic CES PSN

PW Sub Type Clock Distribution

PSN Type UDPoIP

Peer 1

Provisioning

Mode

Manually

Out PW Label 100

Control Word Support Enable

PSN TOS 0




Table 4-14. Data PW for VP (100)


General PW Number 2

PW Name PW-2

PW Type ATM VP N to 1

PSN Type MPLSoIP

Peer 1

Provisioning

Mode

Manually

Out PW Label 101

In PW Label 101


Sequence Number

Support

Enable

TX Queue 4 (Low)

OAM Mode Enable

PSN TOS 0

EXP Bits 0


Service Max cells Concatenation 5

Timeout Mode Enable

Timeout (μsec) 100

AAL5 Mode Disable

Attachment circuit Port ATM-155 1

VPI 100

VPI to PSN 100

VPI from PSN 100

Traffic Descriptor 2

OAM Descriptor 3

Table 4-15. Data PW for VC (0/100)


General PW Number 3

PW Name PW-3

PW Type ATM VC N to 1




PSN Type MPLSoIP

Peer 1

Provisioning

Mode

Manually

Out PW Label 102

In PW Label 102

Support Enable

Sequence Number

Support

Enable

TX Queue 4 (Low)

OAM Mode Enable

PSN TOS 0

EXP Bits 0


Service Max Cells Concatenation 5

Timeout Mode Enable

Timeout (μsec) 100

AAL5 Mode Disable

Attachment Circuit Port ATM-155 1

VPI 0

VCI 100

VPI to PSN 0

VCI to PSN 100

VPI from PSN 0

VCI from PSN 100


OAM Descriptor 3

Table 4-16. Clock Distribution PW Towards ACE-3200


General PW Number 4

PW Name PW-4

PW Type Basic CES PSN

PW Sub Type Clock Distribution




PSN Type UDPoIP

Peer 2

Provisioning

Mode

Manually

Out PW Label 100


PSN TOS 0


Table 4-17. Data PW for VP (200)


General PW Number 5

PW Name PW-5

PW Type ATM VP N to 1

PSN Type MPLSoIP

Peer 2

Provisioning

Mode

Manually

Out PW Label 201

In PW Label 201

Support Enable

Sequence Number

Support

Enable

TX Queue 4 (Low)

OAM Mode Enable

PSN TOS 0

EXP Bits 0



Timeout Mode Enable

Timeout (μsec) 100

AAL5 Mode Disable


VPI 200

VPI to PSN 200




VPI from PSN 200


OAM Descriptor 3

Table 4-18. Data PW for VC (0/200)


General PW Number 6

PW Name PW-6

PW Type ATM VC N to 1

PSN Type MPLSoIP

Peer 2

Provisioning

Mode

Manually

Out PW Label 202

In PW Label 202


Sequence Number

Support

Enable

TX Queue 4 (Low)

OAM Mode Enable

PSN TOS 0

EXP Bits 0



Timeout Mode Enable

Timeout (μsec) 100

AAL5 Mode Disable


VPI 0

VCI 200

VPI to PSN 0

VCI to PSN 200

VPI from PSN 0

VCI from PSN 200





OAM Descriptor 3

Setting the Clock Source

To configure the clock source for ACE-3600:



2. From the Configuration menu, select Clock>Source.

The Clock Source dialog box opens.

Figure 3-12. Clock Source Dialog Box

3. In the Clock Source dialog box, set the following parameters for the Master clock:



Table 4-19. Setting Master Clock Parameters

Parameter Value

Source RX Clock

Port ATM-155 1

4. In the Clock Source dialog box, set the following parameters for the Fallback clock:

Table 4-20. Setting Fallback Clock Parameters

Parameter Value

Source RX Clock

Port ATM-155 5

5. Click <Set>.

The clock source parameters are configured.

Defining the Manager IP Address

To define the manager IP address:



2. From the main menu, select Options>Manager List.

The Manager List dialog box is displayed.

Figure 4-27. Manager List Dialog Box

3. In the Manager List dialog box, click <Add>.



The Add Manager dialog box is displayed.

Figure 4-28. Add Manager Dialog Box

4. In the Add Manager dialog box, set the following parameter:

Table 4-21. Setting Manager IP Address

Parameter Value

Manager IP address 172.17.143.50

5. Click <Mask Traps> to define the mask traps for this manager.

The Mask Traps dialog box appears.

Figure 4-29. Mask Traps Dialog Box



6. In the Mask Traps dialog box, set the following parameter:

Table 4-22. Setting Manager Masking Mode

Parameter Value

Masking Mode Manual

7. Click <OK>.

The Add Manager dialog box returns.

8. In the Add Manager dialog box, click <Set>.

The manager parameters are configured.



RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3600 Introduction 5-1

Chapter 5

Performance Management This chapter describes the various options for monitoring the performance of ACE-3600. The chapter first discusses the ways of viewing the statistics, and then the details of the statistics that can be viewed.

This chapter includes the following sections:

• Introduction

• Viewing APS Statistics

• Viewing ATM XC Statistics

• Viewing the ATM-155 Port Physical Layer Statistics

• Viewing the ATM-155 Port Logical Layer Statistics

• Monitoring the Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) Port

• Monitoring the Ethernet Port

• Monitoring Multiservice over PSN Traffic

• Monitoring LDP

• Viewing the Installed License Status

• Viewing the Syslog Statistics.

5.1 Introduction

This section provides an introduction to:

• Statistical Tables and Graphs

• Graph Characteristics

• Setting the Polling Interval.

Statistical Tables and Graphs

The statistics dialog boxes display both visual and numerical information, in graphs and tables.

RADview ACE-3600 provides two types of statistics:

• Current statistics – Statistical information regarding the current interval.

• Intervals statistics – Statistical information regarding the last six hours (24 intervals of 15 minutes each).

These two types of statistics are displayed in dialog boxes that include:

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• Title bar – Displays the host selection name and address, graph name, and the current date and time (Agent time).

• Object/parameter fields – The objects and parameters for which the statistical information appears.

• Graph – Customizable colored graph that represents the statistical information, including an explanatory legend of the graph colors.

• Numerical data – Displayed in a table that summarizes the parameter values of the statistical report.

• Common buttons:

Poll – When clicked, ACE-3600 retrieves the most current information and refreshes the displayed statistics accordingly. The button is available only for the current dialog box, and is useful when the interval polling is long. When the polling takes place, the button is temporarily disabled.

Close – Closes the statistics dialog box.

• Status Bar – Indicates the SNMP status in the format: "<x> sec. to next polling", where x is the number of seconds remaining until the next polling.

Graph Characteristics

The graph characteristics described in this section are:

• Vertical Axis Scale

• Horizontal Axis

• Interval Date and Time

• Number of Displayed Polls

• Customizing the Appearance of Graph Lines

• Numerical Value Tooltip.

Vertical Axis Scale

The vertical axis is dynamic and displays the highest value of the displayed parameters. When you hide some parameters, both the scale and the highest value change accordingly.

Horizontal Axis

• Current graph – For the current graph, the horizontal axis represents the time elapsed. When you open the graph, the horizontal axis range of values is the minimum time elapsed in seconds. You can select a different polling interval value to refresh the graph automatically at every interval, as required. The default polling interval value is 10 seconds.

• Intervals graph – The graph displays the interval. The most recent interval appears on the right side of the horizontal axis, while the earliest interval appears at the origin (left side) of the horizontal axis.

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• The value at the start point of the horizontal axis is not displayed.

• If there is not enough space for displaying time labels for each interval, only some of the intervals are designated with the time label, while the others are only designated with dots.

Interval Date and Time

For interval statistics, the start time is set according to the NMS (Network Management Station) clock. If the NMS and Agent clocks are not synchronized, it can result in different interval start times in the ASCII terminal and the NMS.

You can synchronize the NMS and Agent clocks by using either the Net Date and Time or the Date and Time auto-mode shell application. The time synchronization takes effect only after the current interval period is concluded.

Number of Displayed Polls

You can define the number of displayed polls as a function of the polling interval. The number (n) of displayed polls is calculated as follows:

(n) = 900 / polls per second + 1 + 30 optional manual polls

If you perform more than 30 manual polls, the earliest polls are discarded.

Customizing the Appearance of Graph Lines

ACE-3600 allows you to customize the appearance of lines that appear in the graph.

To display or hide a specific line in the graph:

• Click the line’s legend parameter.

If the selected parameter is the only one in the legend, its graph line cannot be hidden.

To modify the appearance of a graph legend" line:

1. Right-click the line’s legend parameter.

The line appearance options pop-up menu appears.

2. From the pop-up menu, select the appearance option that you want to implement on the parameter’s graph line (see Table 5-1).

Note

Note

Note


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Table 5-1. Graph Line Appearance Options

Option Description Remark

Bold Turns the graph line of the selected legend

parameter to a bold line.

Only one bold line can appear in the graph at a

time. Therefore, when a newly selected

parameter’s line becomes bold, the previously bold

line becomes regular.

Selecting Bold also causes an invisible graph line to

become visible in bold.

This option is disabled for

a parameter that is

already bold.

Normal Turns the graph line of the selected parameter to

regular (if it was bold).

Normal also causes an invisible parameter to

become visible in regular fonts.

This option is disabled for

a parameter that is

already normal.

Invisible Turns the graph line to invisible. This option is disabled if

the selected parameter is

already invisible, or if it is

the only visible parameter

in the legend list.

Hide Others Turns all the parameters except for the selected

one, to invisible.

If after this operation you select Normal or Bold

for another parameter, both parameters will be

displayed while all the others will remain invisible.

This option is disabled if

the selected parameter is

invisible or if it is the only

one visible.

Show All Causes all the graph lines to be displayed.

This option is useful when some parameters are

hidden and you want to make them all visible.

Numerical Value Tooltip

When the mouse pointer is placed over the dots representing a certain sample, or when it is very close to it, a tooltip appears on the top-left side of the sample point, displaying the point’s vertical axis numerical value.

Setting the Polling Interval

Use the polling interval option to specify the frequency by which the statistics data is refreshed.

To set the polling interval:



2. From the Statistics menu, select Polling Interval.



Figure 5-1. Statistics Menu

The Polling Interval dialog box appears.

Figure 5-2. Polling Interval Dialog Box

3. Enter the required polling interval, either by typing a value or by using the arrows, and then click <Set>.

Table 5-2. Polling Interval Parameters


Polling Interval (sec)

The amount of time that

passes between two

sequential polls.

5–60, in increments of 5

Default: 10

• Changing the polling interval affects all current statistics dialog boxes, for all levels and ports.

• The new polling interval takes effect only after the next automatic polling occurs, or after you click <Refresh> in a statistics dialog box.

• The NMS checks if you typed a polling interval that is out of range, and if so, displays an error-message in the status-bar: “Polling Interval: value range is 5…60 in steps of 5.”. Set won’t be performed.

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5.2 Viewing APS Statistics

Two ATM-155 ports can work correspondingly in APS mode – one as the working port and the other as the protection port. These two APS ports can operate in either of the following modes:

• 1+1 optimized bi-directional

• 1+1 compatible bi-directional

You can view statistics for all APS, as well as running statistics for a single APS.

The statistics table displays statistics for all APS.

To display the APS statistics:



2. From the Statistics menu, select Protection>APS.

The APS Statistics dialog box appears.

Figure 5-3. APS Statistics Dialog Box

Table 5-3. APS Statistics Parameters


Current Number

of Entries

The current number of entries in the APS

table.

0 – 4

Maximum

Number of

Entries

The maximum number of APS entries that

can be defined.

4

Group ID ID string of the APS group of which details

are displayed. ACE-3600 supports four APS

groups.


characters,

case-sensitive


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Bidirectional

1+1 Compatible Bi-

Directional

Working Port The APS working port ATM-155 1-4 (Active)

Protection Port The APS protection port. This port is

automatically selected if APS is enabled on

the working port.

ATM-155 5-8

Revertive If 'Revertive' is enabled ('Yes' is selected),

the port protection switching is reverted

back to the primary link as it was before the

link failure, since the primary link is up

again. The reverting is performed once the

WTR time is concluded (see below).

Yes

No

Default: No

Wait to Restore

(sec)

In APS mode, Wait to Restore (WTR) is the

set delay time required before the primary

port returns to normal operation, once the

port becomes available after recovering

from an error.


dynamically (on-the-fly)..

1 – 720

Default: 300




Switch

Command –

options

available for

the 1+1

Optimized

Bi-Directional

APS mode



group ID exists).

There are four possible switch commands in

the 1+1 optimized bi-directional mode:

• None – the initial state, if no command

was applied since the unit's initialization.

• Force Switch – the service is switched

from the primary port to the secondary

port. Can be selected only when None or

Clear is the current state.

• Lockout –freezes the transmitted K-

bytes and the selector's position (the

traffic is taken from the port which is

currently primary) until the lockout is

cleared. Lockout is considered a local

request that is not signaled over the K-

bytes. Can be selected only when None

or Clear is the current state.

• Clear – clears the current command

(Force Switch or Lockout). If the

'Lockout' command is cleared, the

selector and the transmitted K-bytes

return to their previous state. If the

'Force Switch' command is cleared, the

primary line returns to be the currently

active line, and the local request for

lockout is cleared.

None

Force Switch

Lockout

Clear

Default: None




Switch

Command –

options

available for

the 1+1

Compatible

Bi-Directional

APS mode



group ID exists).

There are four possible switch commands in

the 1+1 compatible bi-directional mode:

• None – the initial state, if no command

was applied since the unit's initialization.

• Force Switch to Working – switches the

normal traffic from the protection port

to the working port, unless an equal or

higher priority request exists. Since a

forced switch has a higher priority than

SF or SD on a working port, this

command is carried out regardless of the

current condition of the working port.

• Force Switch to Protection – switches

the normal traffic of the working port to

the protection port, unless an equal or

higher priority switch command is in

effect, or if an SF condition exists on the

protection port.

• Manual Switch to Working – switches the

traffic from the protection port back to

the working port, unless an equal or

higher priority request is in effect. Since

a manual switch has lower priority than

SF or SD on a working port, this

command is carried out only if the

working port is not in SF or SD condition.

• Manual Switch to Protection – switches

the traffic from the working port to the

protection port, unless a failure

condition exists on the protection port

or an equal/higher priority switch

command is in effect. The command is

carried out by issuing a manual switch

request for the normal traffic signal.

• Lockout of Protection – denies the

access of all normal traffic signals (as

well as extra traffic signals, if applicable)

to the protection port by issuing a

"Lockout of Protection" request, unless

an equal protection switch command is

in effect.

• Clear – clears all externally initiated

switch commands and the WTR time, on

the node to which the command was

addressed.

Force Switch to

Working

Force Switch to

Protection

Manual Switch to

Working

Manual Switch to

Protection

Lockout of Protection

Clear

Default: None



Viewing the APS Running Statistics

The APS Running Statistics displays the statistics for a single APS.

To display the APS running statistics:

• In the APS Statistics dialog box (see Figure 5-3), select an entry, and then click <Statistics>.

The APS Running Statistics dialog box appears.

Figure 5-4. APS Running Statistics Dialog Box



Table 5-4. APS Running Statistics Parameters


APS Group ID The unique identifier of the configured APS

group.

Only one APS group can be configured.

User selection

Rx K1 K2 Byte

(hex)

The contents of the received K1K2 bytes,

which are exchanged on APS ports.

Hex value

Tx K1 K2 Byte

(hex)

The contents of the transmitted K1K2

bytes, which are exchanged on APS ports.

Hex value

Signal Failures

(SF)

Status: Indicates the existence of signal

failures.

Total Counters: Indicates the number of

signal failures.

Status: On, Off

Total Counters:

number

Signal

Degraded (SD)

Status: Indicates the existence of signal

degradation.

Total Counters: Indicates the number of

signal degradation occurrences.

Status: On, Off

Total Counters:

number

The <Statistics> button is disabled if an entry is not selected.

To close the APS Running Statistics dialog box:

• In the APS Running Statistics dialog box (see Figure 5-4), click <Close>.

The APS Running Statistics dialog box closes.

Closing the APS Statistics Table

To close the APS statistics table:

• In the APS Statistics dialog box (see Figure 5-3), click <Close>.

The APS Statistics dialog box closes.

Refreshing the APS Statistics Table

To update the APS statistics table with current data:

• In the APS Statistics dialog box (see Figure 5-3), click <Refresh>.

The APS statistics table is updated.

Note


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5.3 Viewing ATM XC Statistics

The ATM Cross Connection (XC) operation statistics consists of three information categories:

• User statistics (see Viewing VC User Statistics)

• OAM statistics (see Viewing VC OAM Statistics)

• OAM loopback statistics (see Viewing VC OAM Loopback Statistics)

In addition, you can search for VC entries and focus the view on endpoint 1 or endpoint 2.

To display the currently defined ATM XCs:



2. From the Statistics menu, select ATM>XC>ATM.

The ATM Cross Connection Statistics dialog box appears.

Figure 5-5. ATM Cross Connection Statistics Dialog Box

Table 5-5. ATM XC Statistics Parameters


Current Number of

Connections

Number of currently defined cross-connections. 0–1024

Maximum Number of

Connections

Maximum number of possible cross-connections. 1024


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Current

Three options are available on this row:

• User – Select this option to display the VC user

current statistics.

• OAM – Select this option to display the VC OAM

current statistics.

• OAM Loopback – Select this option to display

the VS OAM Loopback current statistics.

User

OAM

OAM Loopback

Intervals

Three options are available on this row:

• User – Select this option to display the VC user

interval statistics.

• OAM – Select this option to display the VC OAM

interval statistics.

• OAM Loopback – Select this option to display

the VS OAM Loopback interval statistics.

User

OAM

OAM Loopback

XC ID Unique ID string for the XC. Up to nine

alphanumeric

characters,

case-sensitive

EP-1 Port The channel’s port type and mode. ATM-155 1–8

EP-1 VPI The channel’s VPI (Virtual Path Identifier). 0–255

EP-1 VCI The channel’s VCI (Virtual Channel Identifier). 32–65535

EP-2 Port The channel’s port. ATM-155 1–8

EP-2 VPI Same as for EP1 VPI. Same as for EP1 VPI

EP-2 VCI Same as for EP1 VCI. Same as for EP1 VCI

Type The connection type. VP

VC

• You can click <Next> to display the next XC entries, if available.

• To search for an XC entry, click <Search>.

Viewing VC User Statistics

Two types of statistical information options are available for VC users:

• Current statistics (see Viewing VC User Current Statistics)

• Interval statistics (see Viewing VC User Intervals Statistics)

Viewing VC User Current Statistics

The VC User Current Statistics dialog box displays information on Rx, Tx, and discarded cells. The information appears for endpoint 1 or endpoint 2, according to your selection.

Note



To view the VC user current statistics:

1. In the ATM Cross Connection Statistics dialog box (see Figure 5-5), select the VC for which you want to display the current statistics.

2. On the Current row (see Table 5-5), select User.

3. Click <EP1 Statistics> to display the statistics for endpoint 1, or click <EP2 Statistics> to display the statistics for endpoint 2.

The VC User Current Statistics dialog box is displayed.



Figure 5-6. VC User Current Statistics Dialog Box

Table 5-6. VP/VC User Current Statistics Parameters


Port EP-X port in the selected XC. ATM-155 1–8

VPI EP-X VPI in the selected XC. 0–255




VCI EP-X VCI in the selected XC.

Displayed only for VC XC.

32–65535

Time Elapsed

(sec)

The elapsed time since the beginning of

the interval.

0–899

Rx Cells CLP (0+1): Total number of received cells.

CLP (0): Total number of received cells

with CLP = 0.

Numeric

Rx Policing

Discarded Cells

CLP (0+1): Total number of discarded cells.

CLP (0): Total number of discarded cells

with CLP = 0.

Numeric

Tx Cells CLP (0+1): Total number of transmitted

cells.

CLP (0): Total number of transmitted cells

with CLP = 0.

Numeric

Tx Congestion

Discarded Cells

CLP (0+1): Total number of discarded cells.

CLP (0): Total number of discarded cells

with CLP = 0.

Numeric

Rx Tagged Cells

Viewing VC User Intervals Statistics

The VC User Intervals Statistics dialog box displays information on Rx, Tx, and discarded cells. The information appears for endpoint 1 or endpoint 2, according to your selection.

To view the VC user intervals statistics:

1. In the ATM XC Statistics dialog box (see Figure 5-5), select the VC for which you want to display the VC user intervals statistics.

2. In the Intervals row (see Table 5-5), select User.


The VC User Intervals Statistics dialog box is displayed.



Figure 5-7. VC User Intervals Statistics Dialog Box

Table 5-7. VC User Intervals Statistics Parameters


Port EP-X port of the selected XC. ATM-155 1–8

VPI EP-X VPI of the selected XC. 0–255

VCI EP-X VPI of the selected XC.


32–65535

Number of Intervals Number of displayed intervals. 0–24

Inv. No. Interval number. 1–24

From (hh:mm) Time at which the interval began. hh:mm

To (hh:mm) Time at which the interval ended. hh:mm

Rx Cells (CLP 0+1) Total number of received cells during the

interval.

Numeric

Rx Cells (CLP 0) Total number of received cells with

CLP=0 during the interval.

Numeric

Rx Policing Discarded

Cells (CLP 0+1)

Total number of discarded cells received

during the interval.

Numeric




Rx Policing Discarded

Cells (CLP 0)

Total number of discarded cells with

CLP=0, received during the interval.

Numeric

Rx Tagged Cells Numeric

Tx Cells (CLP 0+1) Total number of transmitted cells during

the interval.

Numeric

Tx Cells (CLP 0) Total number of transmitted cells with


Numeric

Discarded Cells (CLP

0+1)

Total number of discarded cells during

the interval.

Numeric

Discarded Cells

(CLP 0)

Total number of discarded cells with


Numeric

Viewing VC OAM Statistics

Two types of statistical information options are available for VC OAM:

• Current statistics (see Viewing VC OAM Current Statistics)

• Interval statistics (see Viewing VC OAM Intervals Statistics).

Viewing VC OAM Current Statistics

The VC OAM Current Statistics dialog box displays information on the OAM cells current statistics. The information appears for endpoint 1 or endpoint 2, according to your selection.

To view the VC OAM current statistics:

1. In the ATM XC Statistics dialog box (see Figure 5-5), select the VC for which you want to display the current statistics.

2. In the Current row (see Table 5-5), select OAM.


The VC OAM Current Statistics dialog box is displayed.



Figure 5-8. VC OAM Current Statistics Dialog Box

Table 5-8. VC OAM Current Statistics Parameters




VCI EP-X VCI of the selected XC.


32–65535




Time Elapsed The elapsed time since the beginning of

the interval.

0–899

Rx AIS The time in seconds during which AIS cells

were received.

Numeric

Rx RDI The time in seconds during which RDI cells

were received.

Numeric

Tx RDI The time in seconds during which RDI cells

were transmitted.

Numeric

LOC The time in seconds during which Loss of

Continuity state was declared (valid only

when CC is activated).

Numeric

FM SES Fault Management Severely Erred Seconds;

The time in seconds during which AIS cells

were received, or LOC state was declared.

Numeric

FM UAS Fault Management Unavailable Seconds;

The time in seconds between 10

consecutive SESs and 10 consecutive

seconds without SES.

Numeric

Viewing VC OAM Intervals Statistics

The VC OAM Intervals Statistics dialog box displays information on the OAM cells intervals statistics. The information appears for endpoint 1 or endpoint 2, according to your selection.

To view the VC OAM intervals statistics:

1. In the ATM XC Statistics dialog box (see Figure 5-5), select the VC for which you want to display the intervals statistics.

2. In the Intervals row (see Table 5-5), select OAM.

3. Click <EP1> to display the statistics for endpoint 1, or <EP2> to display the statistics for endpoint 2.

The VC OAM Intervals Statistics dialog box is displayed.



Figure 5-9. VC OAM Intervals Statistics

Table 5-9. VC OAM Intervals Statistics Parameters






32–65535

Number of Intervals The number of intervals displayed. 0–24


From The time at which the interval began. Time entry in the

hh:mm format

To The time at which the interval ended. Time entry in the

hh:mm format

Rx AIS The time in seconds during which AIS

cells were received.

Numeric




Rx RDI The time in seconds during which RDI

cells were received.

Numeric

Tx RDI The time in seconds during which RDI

cells were transmitted.

Numeric

LOC The time in seconds during which Loss

of Continuity state was declared (valid

only when CC is activated).

Numeric

FM SES Fault Management Severely Erred

Seconds;

The time in seconds during which AIS

cells were received, or LOC state was

declared.

Numeric

FM UAS Fault Management Unavailable

Seconds;

Activated as a result of 10 consecutive

FM SES’s, and deactivated as a result

of 10 consecutive seconds without FM

SES.

Numeric

Viewing VC OAM Loopback Statistics

Two types of statistical information options are available for VC OAM Loopback:

• Current statistics (see Viewing VC OAM Loopback Current Statistics)

• Interval statistics (see Viewing VC OAM Loopback Intervals Statistics)

Viewing VC OAM Loopback Current Statistics

The VC OAM Loopback Current Statistics dialog box displays information on the OAM loopback cells current statistics. The information appears for endpoint 1 or endpoint 2, according to your selection.

To view the VC OAM Loopback current statistics:

1. In the ATM XC Statistics dialog box (see Figure 5-5), select the VC for which you want to display the current statistics.

2. In the Current row (see Table 5-5), select OAM Loopback.

3. Click <EP1 Statistics> to display the statistics for endpoint 1, or <EP2 Statistics> to display the statistics for endpoint 2.

The VC OAM Loopback Current Statistics dialog box is displayed.



Figure 5-10. VC OAM Loopback Current Statistics Dialog Box

Table 5-10. VC OAM Loopback Current Statistics Parameters


(RO)





32–65535




(RO)

Time Elapsed The elapsed time since the beginning of

the interval.

0–899

Average Delay

(μsec)

The average round-trip delay of the

connection.

Number

Maximum Delay

(μsec)

The maximum round trip delay of the

connection.

Number

Minimum Delay

(μsec)

The minimum round trip delay of the

connection.

Number

CDV (μsec) The cell delay variation measured for the

connection. This parameter is calculated as

the standard deviation of the delay

measurements.

Number

Errored Sessions Number of failed loopback sessions.

A loopback session in which a cell is not

received within five seconds is considered

to have failed.

Number

Viewing VC OAM Loopback Intervals Statistics

The VC OAM Loopback Intervals Statistics dialog box displays information on the OAM loopback cells interval statistics. The information appears for endpoint 1 or endpoint 2, according to your selection.

To view the VC OAM Loopback intervals statistics:

1. In the ATM XC Statistics dialog box (see Figure 5-5), select the VC for which you want to display the intervals statistics.

2. In the Intervals row (see Table 5-5), select OAM Loopback.

3. Click <EP1 Statistics> to display the statistics of endpoint 1, or <EP2 Statistics> to display the statistics of endpoint 2.

The VC OAM Loopback Intervals Statistic dialog box is displayed.



Figure 5-11. VC OAM Loopback Intervals Statistics

Table 5-11. VC OAM Loopback Intervals Statistics Parameters


(RO)





32–65535

Number of Intervals The number of intervals elapsed since

the beginning of the session.

1–24

Inv. No. The interval number. 0 – 24 if 24 or less

intervals exist

0 otherwise

From (hh:mm) The time the interval started. hh:mm

To (hh:mm) The time the interval ended. hh:mm


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(RO)

Average Delay (μsec) The average round trip delay of the

connection.

Number

Maximum Delay (μsec) The maximum round trip delay of the

connection.

Number

Minimum Delay (μsec) The minimum round trip delay of the

connection.

Number

CDV (μsec) The cell delay variation measured for

the connection. This parameter is

calculated as the standard deviation of

the delay measurements.

Number

Errored Sessions The number of failed loopback

sessions.

A loopback session in which a cell is

not received within five seconds is

considered to have failed.

Number

5.4 Viewing the ATM-155 Port Physical Layer Statistics

Two types of statistical information options are available for the physical layer (SONET/SDH) of an ATM-155 port:

• Current statistics (see Viewing the ATM-155 Port Physical Layer Current Statistics)

• Interval statistics (see Viewing the ATM-155 Port Physical Layer Intervals Statistics).

Viewing the ATM-155 Port Physical Layer Current Statistics

To view the ATM-155 port current statistics for the physical layer:


The ATM-155 Port dialog box is displayed.

2. In the ATM-155 Port dialog box, click the SONET/SDH layer rectangle.

A light blue frame surrounds the layer.


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Figure 5-12. ATM-155 Physical Layer Selected

3. From the Statistics menu, select Current.

The Port Current Statistics dialog box is displayed for the SONET/SDH layer.

Figure 5-13. Port Current Statistics – Physical Layer Dialog Box

Table 5-12. Port Current Statistics – Physical Layer Parameters


Port The port type and number. ATM-155 1–8

Type The port’s frame type. SDH

SONET


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Time Elapsed (sec) The elapsed time since the

beginning of the interval.

0–899

LOS Loss of Signal. Numerical

Viewing the ATM-155 Port Physical Layer Intervals Statistics

To view the ATM-155 port intervals statistics for the physical layer:



2. In the ATM-155 Port dialog box (see Figure 5-12), click the SONET/SDH layer rectangle.


3. From the Statistics menu, select Intervals.

The Port Intervals Statistics dialog box is displayed.

Figure 5-14. Port Intervals Statistics – SDH Layer Dialog Box


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Table 5-13. Port Intervals Statistics – SDH Layer Parameters



Type The port’s frame type. SDH

SONET

Number of

Intervals

Number of recorded intervals. 0–24


From (hh:mm) Time at which the interval began. Time entry in the

hh:mm format

To (hh:mm) Time at which the interval ended. Time entry in the

hh:mm format

LOS Loss of Signal. Numerical

5.5 Viewing the ATM-155 Port Logical Layer Statistics

Two types of statistical information options are available for the ATM-155 ports’ logical (ATM) layer:

• Current statistics (see Viewing the ATM Layer Current Statistics)

• Interval statistics (see Viewing the ATM Layer Intervals Statistics).

Viewing the ATM Layer Current Statistics

To view the ATM layer current statistics:



2. In the ATM-155 Port dialog box, click the ATM layer rectangle.



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Figure 5-15. ATM-155 Port – ATM Layer Selected

3. From the Statistics menu, select Current.

The Port Current Statistics dialog box appears.



Figure 5-16. Port Current Statistics - ATM Layer Dialog Box

Table 5-14. Port Current Statistics - ATM Layer Parameters



Type The port’s frame type. ATM

Time Elapsed

(sec)

The time elapsed since the beginning of the

current interval.

0–899

Tx Cells The number of cells transmitted on the port. Numerical

Rx Cells The number of cells received without HEC Numerical


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error.

Corrected HEC

Cells

The number of frames received with an

erroneous HEC, corrected (single error), and

placed into the device.

Numerical

Uncorrected HEC

Cells

The number of frames received with an

uncorrected HEC error (two or more errors),

and therefore dropped.

Numerical

Viewing the ATM Layer Intervals Statistics

To view the ATM layer intervals statistics:



2. In the ATM-155 Port dialog box (see Figure 5-15), click the ATM layer rectangle.


3. From the Statistics menu, select Intervals.

The Port Intervals Statistics dialog box is displayed.



Figure 5-17. Port Intervals Statistics - ATM Layer Dialog Box

Table 5-15. Port Intervals Statistics - ATM Layer Parameters



Type The port’s frame type. ATM

Number of

Intervals

Number of recorded intervals. 0–24



hh:mm format


hh:mm format

Tx Cells Number of cells transmitted on the port. Numerical

Rx Cells Number of cells received without HEC

error.

Numerical


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Corrected HEC Cells The number of frames received with an

erroneous HEC, corrected (single error),

and returned to the device.

Numerical

Uncorrected HEC

Cells

The number of cells received with an

uncorrected HEC error (two or more

errors), and therefore dropped.

Numerical

5.6 Monitoring the Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) Ports

You can monitor the two GbE ports by:

• Viewing the GbE Port Information

• Viewing the GbE Port Statistics.

Viewing the GbE Port Information

To view the Gigabit Ethernet port information:



2. Select the G-ETHERNET layer.



3. From the Configuration menu of the Gigabit Ethernet Port menu bar, select Port Status (see Figure 5-26).


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The Port Status dialog box appears and displays the Gigabit Ethernet port information.

Figure 5-19. GbE Port Status Dialog Box

Table 5-16. GbE Port Status Parameters

Parameter Description Possible values (RO)

Port The GbE port of which details are

displayed

GbE 1

GbE 2

Administrative

Status

The administrative status of the

GbE port.

Up

Down

Operational Status The operational status of the GbE

port.

Up

Down

MAC address The port’s MAC address. MAC address format

Mode The port’s mode. Half-Duplex

Full-Duplex

Default: Full-Duplex

Rate (Mbps) 10, 100, 1000

Default: 1000

Status Connection status. Connected

Not connected



Viewing the GbE Port Statistics

You can view the current and interval GbE port statistics, in both the Rx and Tx directions, as described in the following sections:

• Viewing the GbE Current Statistics in the Rx Direction

• Viewing the GbE Current Statistics in the Tx Direction

• Viewing the GbE Intervals Statistics in the Rx Direction

• Viewing the GbE Intervals Statistics in the Tx Direction.

Viewing the GbE Current Statistics in the Rx Direction

To view the GbE current statistics in the Rx direction:

1. Double-click a GbE port in the ACE-3600 graphic device image.

The Gbe Port dialog box is displayed.

2. In the GbE Port dialog box, click the G-Ethernet layer rectangle.


Figure 5-20. GbE Port Selected

3. From the Statistics menu, select Current and then Rx.

The current Rx statistics are displayed



Figure 5-21. GbE Port Current RX Statistics

Table 5-17. GbE Current Rx Statistics Parameters


(RO)

Port The name of the GbE port. GbE 1-2

Time Elapsed (sec) Elapsed time (in seconds) since the

beginning of the current interval.

0–899

Correct Frames Number of successfully received frames. Numerical

Correct Bytes Number of successfully received bytes. Numerical

FCS Error Frames Number of received frames that did not

pass the FCS check.

Numerical

Congestion Dropped

Frames

Number of frames that were dropped due

to lack of buffers.

This may be caused by attempting to send

traffic towards the Ethernet connection at

a rate higher than the ATM transmission

Numerical




(RO)

rate.

Viewing the GbE Current Statistics in the Tx Direction

To view the GbE current statistics in the Tx direction:


The Gbe Port dialog box is displayed


A light blue frame surrounds the layer (see Figure 5-20).

3. From the Statistics menu, select Current and then Tx.

The current Tx statistics are displayed.

Figure 5-22. GbE Port Current Tx Statistics Dialog Box

Table 5-18. GbE Current Tx Statistics Parameters


(RO)





(RO)


Time Elapsed (sec)

Elapsed time (in seconds) since the

beginning of the current interval.

0–899

Correct Frames Number of successfully transmitted frames. Numerical

Correct Bytes Number of successfully transmitted bytes. Numerical

Viewing the GbE Intervals Statistics in the Rx Direction

To view the GbE intervals statistics in the Rx direction:


The Gbe Port dialog box is displayed (see Figure 5-20).



3. From the Statistics menu, select Interval and then Rx.

The interval Rx statistics are displayed.



Figure 5-23. GbE Intervals RX Statistics Dialog Box

Table 5-19. GbE Intervals Rx Statistics Parameters


(RO)


Number of Intervals Number of recorded intervals. 0–24



hh:mm format


hh:mm format



FCS Error Frames Number of received frames that did not

pass the FCS check.

Numerical

Congestion Dropped Number of frames that were dropped due Numerical




(RO)

Frames to lack of buffers.

This may be caused by attempting to send

traffic towards the Ethernet connection at

a rate higher than the ATM transmission

rate.

Viewing the GbE Intervals Statistics in the Tx Direction

To view the GbE intervals statistics in the Tx direction:


The Gbe Port dialog box is displayed.



3. From the Statistics menu, select Interval, and then Tx.

The interval Tx statistics are displayed.

Figure 5-24. GbE Intervals TX Statistics Dialog Box


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Table 5-20. GbE Intervals Tx Statistics Parameters


(RO)


Number of Intervals Number of recorded intervals. 0–24



hh:mm format


hh:mm format



5.7 Monitoring the Ethernet Port

To view the Ethernet port information:



2. Select the ETHERNET layer.



When the ETHERNET layer is not selected, the port menu bar is disabled.

Note


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3. From the Configuration menu of the Ethernet port menu bar, select Port Status.

Figure 5-26. Port Configuration Menu

The Port Status dialog box appears, displaying the Ethernet port information.

Figure 5-27. Ethernet Port Status Dialog Box

Table 5-21. Ethernet Port Status Parameters

Parameter Description Possible values (RO)

Port The Ethernet port of which details

are displayed.

MNG-ETH

Administrative

Status

The port's administrative status. Up

Down

Operational Status The port's operational status. Up

Down

MAC Address The port’s MAC address. MAC address format

Mode The port’s mode. Half-Duplex

Full-Duplex

Default: Full-Duplex

Rate (Mbps) 10, 100, 1000

Default: 100

Status Connection status Connected

Not connected


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5.8 Monitoring Multiservice over PSN Traffic

ACE-3600 provides detailed information regarding all pseudowire traffic from and to the unit. This includes:

• Viewing the Pseudowire Connection Status

• Viewing the Pseudowire Connection Statistics

• Viewing all Attachment Circuits.

Viewing the Pseudowire Connection Status

The pseudowire connection status includes the PW type, its operational status, and its labels.

To view the pseudowire connection status:

1. From the Configuration menu, select Multiservice over PSN>PW.

The Pseudowire Table Dialog box appears.

Figure 5-28. Pseudowire Table Dialog Box

2. Select a PW, and then click <Status>.

The Pseudowire Status dialog box appears.


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Figure 5-29. Pseudowire Status Dialog Box

Table 5-22. Pseudowire Status Parameters


PW Number ID number of the PW connection you

selected, with details displayed here.

1-1536

PW Name Name of pseudowire connection.

PW Type Type of pseudowire connection.

Defines the PW type and the type of data

it carries.

ATM VP 1 to 1

ATM VC 1 to 1

ATM VP N to 1

ATM VC N to 1

AAL5-SDU

SAToP

Basic CES PSN

PSN Type The type of packet-switched network on

which this PW is established. "o" stands

for over.

MPLS

UDPoIP

MPLSoIP




Note:


• MPLSoIP cannot be selected when the PW subtype is clock distribution.

MPLSoGRE

Operational

Status

Indicates the current status of the

PW connection:

• Up – The connection is up and running.

• Down – The connection is down.

• Not present – A configuration is

missing.

• Lower Layer Down – The underlying

layer (MAC, tunnel) is down.

Up

Down

Lower Layer Down

Local Status Forwarding

Not Forwarding Fault

Attachment Circuit Rx

Fault

Attachment Circuit Tx

Fault

PSN Rx Fault

PSN Tx Fault

Remote Status Forwarding

Not Forwarding Fault

Attachment Circuit Rx

Fault

Attachment Circuit Tx

Fault

PSN Rx Fault

PSN Tx Fault

VCCV-BFD Status Current status of the VCCV-BFD verification

mechanism:

• Init – the mechanism in initializing

• Up – the mechanism is working and

detecting connection faults

• Down/control - detection-time-expired.

• Down/neighbour - signaled-session-

down.

Note: In case OAM Mode is other than “VCCV-BFD”,“--” is displayed here.

Init

Up

Down


direction. Relevant only if the PW subtype

is clock recovery and if the provisioning

1–4095 if the PSN

type is UDPoIP

16–1048575 for any




mode is set to Manual. other PSN type

Out Tunnel Label Index of the egress tunnel definition for

this PW. A value of 0 means that the

tunnel label is not used.


direction.

In Tunnel Label Index of the ingress tunnel definition for

this PW. A value of 0 means that the

tunnel label is not used.

Max Cells (Actual) Displays the actual number of cells for an

ATM PW

Viewing the Pseudowire Connection Statistics

The pseudowire connection statistics include details regarding RX/TX packets, lost or recorded packets, and traffic encapsulated over the PW.

To display the PW connection statistics:

1. Click the ACE-3600 device image.

A light-blue frame appears around the device image.

2. From the Statistics menu, select Multiservice over PSN>PW>ATM.

Figure 5-30. Multiservice over PSN Submenu

A list of all currently defined PW connections is displayed in the ATM PW Statistics dialog box.



Figure 5-31. ATM PW Statistics Dialog Box

Table 5-23. ATM PW Statistics Parameters


(RO)

Current Number of

Entries

The current number of entries in the ATM PW

Statistics table.

0 – 1536

Maximum Number

of Entries

The maximum number of ATM PW entries that

can be defined.

1536

PW Number ID number of an existing PW connection. 1–1536



Defines the PW type and the type of data it

carries.

ATM VP 1 to 1

ATM VC 1 to 1

ATM VP N to 1

ATM VC N to 1

AAL5-SDU




(RO)

SAToP

Basic CES PSN


which this PW is established. "o" stands for

over.

Note:



MPLS

UDPoIP

MPLSoIP

MPLSoGRE


direction. Relevant only if the PW subtype is

clock recovery and if the provisioning mode is

set to Manual.

1–4095 if the PSN

type is UDPoIP

16–1048575 for

any other PSN type



If the PW is defined manually and the PSN

type is MPLS, MPLSoIP, or MPLSoGRE, the PW

value range must be within the static label

range.

1–4095 if the PSN

type is UDPoIP

16–65534 for any

other PSN type

Peer ID number and name of an existing

(previously defined) remote targeted peer.

Peer ID number: 1–

512

Displaying the Statistics from a Specific PW

To display the PW statistics from a specific PW:

1. In the ATM PW Statistics dialog box (see Figure 5-31), click <Start From>

The Start From dialog box appears.

.

Figure 5-32. Start From Dialog Box

2. In PW Number, type the number of the first PW to appear on the list, and then click <Select>.

The ATM PW Statistics dialog box displays the PWs beginning from the selected PW number.



Viewing the Pseudowire Current Cells Statistics

To view the current cells statistics of a specific PW:

1. In the ATM PW Statistics dialog box (see Figure 5-31), select (highlight) the PW row.

2. Select the top-left radio button corresponding to Current Cells.

3. Click <Statistics>.

The ATM PW current cells statistics are displayed in a separate dialog box.

Figure 5-33. ATM PW Current Cells Statistic

Table 5-24. ATM PW Current Cells Statistics Parameters


(RO)

PW Number ID number of an existing (previously defined)

PW connection for which the details are

displayed above. You can enter a different

PW number to view its connection status, or

1–1536




(RO)

press F to view the next PW.




carries.

ATM VP 1 to 1

ATM VC 1 to 1

ATM VP N to 1

ATM VC N to 1

AAL5-SDU

SAToP

Basic CES PSN



over.

Note:



MPLS

UDPoIP

MPLSoIP

MPLSoGRE

Time Elapsed (sec) The period in seconds since the beginning of

the current interval.

0–899

Unknown VP/VC

Cells

Number of cells that were received from the

PSN with an unknown VPI/VCI value. Relevant

only for N:1 VC/VP PW types.

Numerical

ATM Rx cells Number of complete cells received on the

specified VC/VP from the ATM side.

Numerical

Rx Policing

Discarded Cells

CLP (0+1)

Total number of discarded cells. Numerical

--

Rx Policing

Discarded Cells

CLP (0)

Total number of discarded cells with CLP = 0. Numerical

--

Rx Tagged Cells

ATM Tx cells Number of cells transmitted on the specified

VC/VP toward the ATM side.

Numerical

To close the PW current cells statistics table:

• Click <Close>.



Viewing the Pseudowire Current Packets Statistics

To view the current packets statistics of a specific PW:


2. Select the top-left radio button corresponding to Current Packets.


The ATM PW current packets statistics are displayed in a separate dialog box.

Figure 5-34. ATM PW Current Packets Statistics



Table 5-25. ATM PW Current Packets Statistics Parameters


(RO)

PW Number ID number of the PW connection. 1–1536




carries.

ATM VP 1 to 1

ATM VC 1 to 1

ATM VP N to 1

ATM VC N to 1

AAL5-SDU

SAToP

Basic CES PSN



over.

Note:



MPLS

UDPoIP

MPLSoIP

MPLSoGRE

Time Elapsed (sec) The period in seconds since the beginning of

the current interval.

0–899

Rx Packets Number of Rx packets transmitted on this

PW.

Numerical

Rx Congestion

Dropped

Number of packets dropped due to

congestion in the receive direction.

Numerical

Tx Packets Number of Tx packets transmitted on this

PW.

Numerical

Tx Congestion

Dropped


congestion in the transmit direction

(toward the PSN).

Numerical

Tx Timeout

Packets Lose

Event

Miss-order

Dropped Packets

Number of packets that were dropped (not

fixed) by the reordering mechanism.

Numerical

Reordered

Packets

Number of packets that were received later

than expected, and were fixed by the

reordering mechanism.

Numerical

To close the PW current packets statistics table:

• Click <Close>.



Viewing the Pseudowire Intervals Cells Statistics

To view the intervals cells statistics of a specific PW:


2. Select the top-left radio button corresponding to Intervals Cells.


The ATM PW intervals cells statistics are displayed in a separate dialog box.

Figure 5-35. ATM PW Intervals Cells Statistics



Table 5-26. ATM PW Intervals Cells Statistics Parameters


(RO)

PW Number ID number of an existing (previously defined)

PW connection for which the details are

displayed above. You can enter a different

PW number to view its connection status, or

press F to view the next PW.

1–1536




carries.

ATM VP 1 to 1

ATM VC 1 to 1

ATM VP N to 1

ATM VC N to 1

AAL5-SDU

SAToP

Basic CES PSN



over.

Note:



MPLS

UDPoIP

MPLSoIP

MPLSoGRE

Number of

Intervals

The number of intervals that are saved. 0–24

Int No. Number of the displayed interval. 0–24, or 0 to last

existing interval

From (hh:mm) The time that the interval started. 00:00 to 23:59

To (hh:mm) The time that the interval ended. 00:00 to 23:59

Unknown VP/VC

Cells

Number of cells that were received from the

PSN with an unknown VPI/VCI value. Relevant

only for N:1 VC/VP PW types.

Numerical

ATM Rx cells Number of complete cells received on the

specified VC/VP from the ATM side.

Numerical

Rx Policing

Discarded Cells

CLP (0+1)

Total number of discarded cells. 0 to 2^32-1

--

Rx Policing

Discarded Cells

CLP (0)

Total number of discarded cells with CLP = 0. 0 to 2^32-1

--

Rx Tagged Cells




(RO)

ATM Tx Cells Number of cells transmitted on the specified

VC/VP toward the ATM side.

Numerical

To close the PW intervals cells statistics table:

• Click <Close>.

Viewing the Pseudowire Intervals Packets Statistics

To view the intervals packets statistics of a specific PW:


2. Select the top-left radio button corresponding to Packets Cells.


The ATM PW intervals packets statistics are displayed in a separate dialog box.



Figure 5-36. ATM PW Intervals Packets Statistics

Table 5-27. ATM PW Intervals Packets Statistics Parameters


PW Number ID number of the PW connection. 1–1536


Type Type of pseudowire connection.


carries.

ATM VP 1 to 1

ATM VC 1 to 1

ATM VP N to 1

ATM VC N to 1

AAL5-SDU

SAToP

Basic CES PSN



over.

MPLS

UDPoIP




Note:



MPLSoIP

MPLSoGRE

Number of

Intervals

The number of intervals that are saved. 0–24

Int. No. Number of the displayed interval.

You can enter a different number of press

^F to view the next interval.

0–24, or 0 to last

existing interval

From (hh:mm) The interval start time. 00:00 to 23:59

To (hh:mm) The interval end time. 00:00 to 23:59

Rx Packets Number of packets received on this PW. Numerical

Rx Congestion

Dropped


congestion in the receive direction.

Numerical

Tx Packets Number of packets transmitted on this PW. Numerical

Tx Congestion

Dropped


congestion in the transmit direction

(toward the PSN).

Numerical

Tx Timeout Number of packets transmitted to the

Ethernet port due to timeout expiration.

Numerical

Packets Lose

Event

Number of losses of frame(s), which was

identified by a gap in the sequence number

and not classified as a miss-order.

Numerical

Miss-order

Dropped Packets

Number of packets that were dropped (not

fixed) by the reordering mechanism.

Numerical

Reordered

Packets

Number of packets that were received later

than expected, and were fixed by the

reordering mechanism.

Numerical

To close the PW intervals packet statistics table:

• Click <Close>.

Closing the PW Statistics Table

To close the PW statistics table:

• In the ATM PW Statistics dialog box (see Figure 5-31), click <Close>.

The ATM PW Statistics dialog box closes.



Refreshing the PW Statistics Table

To update the PW statistics table with current data:

• In the ATM PW Statistics dialog box (see Figure 5-31), click <Refresh>.

The ATM PW statistics table is updated.

Viewing all Attachment Circuits

To view all ATM attachment circuits:

• From the Configuration menus, select Multiservice over PSN>View All Attachment Circuits>ATM.

The table of ATM attachment circuits is displayed.

Figure 5-37. View all ATM Attachment Circuits Dialog Box


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Current Number

of Entries

Number of attachment circuits displayed in the

table.

0 – 1024

Maximum

Number of

Entries

Maximum number of attachment circuits that can

be defined in the table.

1024

PW Number The number of the PW. 1 - 1536

PW Type

The PW type and the type of data that it carries.

ATM VP 1 to 1

ATM VC 1 to 1

ATM VP N to 1

ATM VC N to 1

AAL5-SDU

SAToP

Basic CES PSN


traffic originated.

ATM-155 1–8


traffic.




0–4095



VC N:1.



another VC XC.

32–65535

5.9 Monitoring LDP

LDP (Label Distribution Protocol) is a protocol used in MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) environments by LSR (Label Switching Routers) to inform other LSRs of the label assignment they have made. LDP allows LSRs to agree with one another on the meaning of labels so that one device knows which label to use in order to forward traffic through another device.

You can monitor the LDP by:

• Viewing the LDP Label Statistics

• Viewing the LDP Hello Message Statistics

• Viewing the LDP Session Statistics.


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Viewing the LDP Label Statistics

To view the LDP labels:

• From the Configuration menu, select MPLS>LDP>Labels.

The LDP Labels Table dialog box is displayed.

Figure 5-38. LDP Labels Table Dialog Box

Table 5-29. LDP Labels Table Parameters


LDP ID The LDP identifier to be used in all LDP

sessions established with the unit.

Note:

• The LDP ID must be identical to one of the interface IP addresses or system addresses.

• The LDP ID cannot be changed when LDP is enabled.

• If the LDP ID is not yet configured and a

IP address format

0.0.0.0 –

255.255.255.255

Default: 0.0.0.0




system address is defined, the system address is automatically displayed by default, and you only need to save this setting (press S).

Entity Index

Peer LDP ID The LDP ID of the peer.

See description of LDP ID in this table.

IP address format

0.0.0.0 –

255.255.255.255

Default: 0.0.0.0

Viewing the Statistics of a Single Label

To view the statistics of a single label:

• In the LDP Labels Table dialog box, select a label, and then click <Show Labels>.

The LDP Labels dialog box is displayed.



Figure 5-39. LDP Labels Dialog Box

Table 5-30. LDP Label Parameters


LDP ID The LDP identifier to be used in all LDP

sessions established with the unit.

Note:

• The LDP ID must be identical to one of the interface IP addresses or system addresses.

• The LDP ID cannot be changed when LDP is enabled.

• If the LDP ID is not yet configured and a system address is defined, the system address is automatically displayed by default, and you only need to save this

IP address format

0.0.0.0 –

255.255.255.255

Default: 0.0.0.0




setting (press S).

Entity Index

Peer LDP ID The LDP ID of the peer.

See description of LDP ID in this table.

IP address format

0.0.0.0 –

255.255.255.255

Default: 0.0.0.0

Direction Direction of the label. In

Out

Label Value Value of the label. Numeric

Viewing the LDP Hello Message Statistics

LDP Hello messages enable LDP nodes to discover one another and to detect the failure of a neighbor or the failure of a link to a neighbor. Hello messages are sent periodically on all interfaces where LDP is enabled.

To view the LDP Hello message statistics:

• From the Configuration menu, select MPLS>LDP>Hello.

The LDP Hello Table dialog box is displayed.



Figure 5-40. LDP Hello Table Dialog Box

Table 5-31. LDP Hello Table Parameters


LDP ID LDP ID of the local unit. IP address format

0.0.0.0 –

255.255.255.255

Peer LDP ID LDP ID of the remote peer. IP address format

0.0.0.0 –

255.255.255.255

Type The type of Hello adjacency:

• Link – The adjacencies are established

with basic discovery.

• Targeted – The adjacencies are

established with extended discovery.

Link

Targeted

Interval (sec) The frequentness of sending Hello

messages by the local unit




Time left (sec) The time in seconds during which the local

unit waits for the peer to send a Hello

message

Viewing the LDP Session Statistics

To view the LDP session statistics:

• From the Configuration menu, select MPLS>LDP>Sessions.

The LDP Sessions Table dialog box is displayed.

Figure 5-41. LDP Sessions Table Dialog Box

Table 5-32. LDP Sessions Statistics Parameters


LDP ID LDP ID of the local unit.

Peer LDP ID LDP ID of the remote peer.


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State The current state of the LDP session:

• Up – the session is active and for label

exchange.

• None – the session's initial state

before a TCP connection is established.

• Init – indicates that the TCP connection

is initiated, or that the LDP session has

started listening to the LDP port. The

first option is when the session is in

active role, and the second when it is in

passive role.

• Openrec – an initialization message has

been received from the peer.

• Openset – the peer has transmitted an

initialization message and is waiting for

reply. Relevant only the LDP session is in

active role.

Up

None

Init

Openrec

Opensent

Interval (sec) The negotiated Keep Alive time, which

represents the number of seconds between

Keep Alive messages.

Time left(sec) The Keep Alive hold time remaining for this

LDP session.

5.10 Viewing the Installed License Status

ACE-3600 is delivered with a prefixed software license pack, which defines which functional features are available for use. ACE-3600 allows you to view its three licenses:

• PW over PSN

• Clock Recovery

• LDP

To view the status of the current license:





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3. From the Options menu, select License Status.

The License Status dialog box is displayed.

Figure 5-43. License Status Dialog Box

Table 5-33. License Status Parameters


PW over PSN A license that when enabled, provides all

the multiservice over PSN capabilities of

the ACE-3600.

Installed

Not Installed

Clock Recovery A license that when enabled, provides all

the adaptive clock recovery capabilities

over PSN.

Installed

Not Installed

LDP A license that when enabled, provides

LDP signaling capabilities for PW

establishment.

Installed

Not Installed


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5.11 Viewing the Syslog Statistics

If ACE-3600 was set to log events on a Syslog server, you can display the statistics of these events.

To display the Syslog statistics:

• From the Statistics menu, select Syslog.

The Syslog Statistics dialog box is displayed.

Figure 5-44. Syslog Statistics Dialog Box

Table 5-34. Syslog Statistics Parameters


Total TX

Messages

Number of messages transmitted by the

Syslog server.

Numerical integer

Unqueued

Dropped

Messages

Number of messages that could not be

queued for transmission by the Syslog

server.

Numerical integer

To poll the Syslog statistics:

• In the Syslog Statistics dialog box (see Figure 5-44), click <Poll>.

To close the Syslog statistics:

• In the Syslog Statistics dialog box (see Figure 5-44), click <Close>.

The Syslog Statistics dialog box closes.


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Chapter 6

Security Management RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3600 provides for secure access at the menu, dialog box, and function (add, change, delete, and view) levels.

Security management includes:

• Adding Users

• Changing Usernames

• Changing Passwords

• Setting Management Access Authorization

• Enabling SNMPv3.

6.1 Adding Users

Part of security management is creating and adding users in the system. Each user has to have a username and a password to be identified when logging in. Each user is normally assigned a set of permissions, as follows:

• Administrator – Unlimited access to all operations including User Administration.

• Operator – Full write mode and access to all operations, except for User/System Administration (read only).

• Technician – Limited access to configuration operations, and read-only mode for Event Browser.

• Monitor – Read-only mode for configuration operations, and no access to other applications.

For details about how to add users, see the RADview-EMS/NGN (PC/Unix) system manual.

6.2 Changing Usernames

A unique username identifies the user when accessing a multi-user system. A username is assigned to the user and can later be changed.

For details on how to change a username, see the RADview-EMS/NGN (PC/Unix) system manual.

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6.3 Changing Passwords

You require a password together with a corresponding username, in order to gain access to the system. You can personalize and change your login password to easily remember it. In order to change to a new password, you must enter the old password, for verification purposes. Only letters and numbers are valid password characters.

For details on how to change passwords in RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3600, see the RADview-EMS/NGN (PC/Unix) system manual.

6.4 Setting Management Access Authorization

This section includes information on:

• Using the EMS Security Console

• Setting a Security Profile

• Setting Permissions.

Using the EMS Security Console

The EMS Admin Console hosts the EMS administration tools, which are called consoles. The EMS Security Console is a tool that enables users with security administrative rights to do the following:

• View and manage the EMS Security profiles in a graphical interface.

• Create and edit security profiles.

• Manage user accounts.

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Figure 6-1. EMS Admin Console – EMS Security Administrator

The main application window is split into three parts:

• Left upper side – A tree of the security profiles.

• Right upper side – A list of users that share the selected profile.

• Bottom – A list of all of the users.

The operations specific to the EMS Security Administrator are:

• Profile – Add, edit, and remove profiles.

• Users – Add, edit, and remove users.

• Login – View the list of users who are currently logged in, and log out a user.

• Options – Configure password policies, user’s account policies, and user’s audit policies.

For a complete description, see the RADview-EMS/NGN (PC/Unix) User’s Manual.

Setting a Security Profile

A profile is a hierarchical tree that is composed of permissions (actions).

Each action that is subject to security has a function label for a specific operation. A profile is composed of labels.

Each function label has a predefined place in the profile tree structure, according to the category in which it is assigned, such as, permissions for an agent, a range, configuration, and so forth.

A label can have various permission rights:


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• Write (which includes Read)

• Read

• Not Available

Setting Permissions

Figure 6-2 shows the available permissions on the right pane and the individual permissions that have been assigned to a profile on the left pane.

The types of profiles are:

• Mandatory – Administrator, Operator, Technician, and Monitor.

Mandatory profiles cannot be edited or deleted.

• User-defined – Created from scratch or derived from an existing profile.

A user is assigned only one role (profile). However, a role (profile) can be assigned to many users.

Figure 6-2. Permission Hierarchy

The hierarchical permission tree shows:

• Available permissions that have been loaded (on the right pane).

• Group permissions.

• Individual permissions that have been assigned (and can be modified) for the new profile (on the left pane).

Note

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• Permissions that have been modified for a range of IP addresses (on the left pane).

• Permissions that have been modified for a specific slot or port instance (on the left pane).

6.5 Enabling SNMPv3

ACE-3600 supports SNMP version 3, providing secure access to the device by authenticating and encrypting packets transmitted over the network.

Enabling SNMPv3 is recommended for greater management access and security.

For a detailed explanation on enabling the SNMPv3, refer to the RADview-EMS/NGN system manual, or to the ACE-3600 Installation and Operation Manual (hardware manual).


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RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3600 Monitoring Object Status 7-1

Chapter 7

Fault Management This chapter describes the following RADview ACE-3600 fault management options:

• Monitoring Object Status

• Performing Diagnostic Tests

• Troubleshooting

• Frequently Asked Questions

• Technical Support.

7.1 Monitoring Object Status

The object status monitoring includes the following:

• Interpreting the Map Icon Colors

• Viewing the Active Alarms

• Viewing the History Log

• Clearing the History Log.

Interpreting the Map Icon Colors

The color of the ACE-3600 icon on the SNMPc map is based on polling and SNMP events, and indicates the following:

• Green icon – The SNMP connectivity between the Agent and the NMS is good.

• Red icon – A timeout or a failed interaction with the agent occurred.

• Magenta icon – Traps were received.

• Yellow frame – A minor alarm is present.

• Green frame – Alarms are not present.

• Red frame – A major alarm is present.

• Dark blue frame – A warning alarm is present.

• Orange frame – A major alarm is present.

The color of the ACE-3600 icon on the HPOV map is based on polling and SNMP events, as followsis:

• Yellow – A minor alarm is present.

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• Green – Alarms are not present.

• Red – A timeout or a failed interaction with the agent occurred.

• Cyan – A warning alarm is present.

• Orange – A major alarm is present.

Viewing the Active Alarms

The Active Alarms information indicates any current alarm that requires your attention.

To view the active alarms:



2. From the Fault menu, select All Active Alarms.

Figure 7-1. System Level Fault Menu

The All Active Alarm List dialog box appears.

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Figure 7-2. All Active Alarm List Dialog Box

Table 7-1. Alarm List Parameters


Filter Port Filter for displaying the ports. All

ATM-155 1–8

Gbe 1, Gbe 2

MNG-ETH

Default: All

Port The type and number of the selected

ports:

All

ATM-155 1–8

Gbe 1, Gbe 2

MNG-ETH

Default: All

VPI Virtual Path Identifier.

VCI Virtual Channel Identifier.

Alarm The type of alarm. See Table 7-2



Table 7-2. Alarm Types

Type of Alarm Description Possible Values

System alarm System-level alarms. Currently there is no

alarm indication at the

system level.

ETH alarm Alarm indication for ETH1 and ETH2.

The operating or administrative

status of the ETH link is down.

Link Down

ATM-155 physical alarm

Physical alarm indication for all the

device ports.

STM-1:

LOS, LOF, Line AIS, Line

RDI, and Line FEBE.

STM-1 only:

LOP, Path AIS, SLM, LCD,

Path RDI, Section BIP,

Line BIP, Path BIP, and

Path FEBE.

VP alarm Virtual Path Alarms.

VP AIS, VP LOSS of

Continuity, VP RDI

Reception, and VP

Loopback Failure.

Port alarm

Type and number of

active port

ATM-155 1–8

VPI Alarm Virtual Path Identifier.

When irrelevant, the value in this field

is ‘—’.

0–255

VCI Alarm Virtual Channel Identifier.

When irrelevant, the value in this field

is ‘—’.

32–65535

VC Alarm VC AIS, VC LOSS of

Continuity, VC RDI

Reception, and VC

Loopback Failure.

Filtering the All Active Alarm List

You can filter the All Active Alarm list to display relevant alarms according to a specific filter configuration.

To display alarms for a specific port:

• In the All Active Alarm List dialog box (see Figure 7-2), select the required port, and then click <Apply Filter>.



The All Active Alarm list displays only those alarms that are relevant to the selected port.

Printing the All Active Alarm List

To print the All Active Alarm list:

1. In the All Active Alarm List dialog box (see Figure 7-2), click <Print>.

The Print dialog box appears.

2. In the Print dialog box, select the required print features, and then click <OK>.

The All Active Alarm list is printed.

Saving the All Active Alarm List

You can save the All Active Alarm List in a file.

To save the All Active Alarm list:

1. In the All Active Alarm List dialog box (see Figure 7-2), click <Save to File>.

The Save dialog box appears.

2. In the Save dialog box, specify the destination name and directory, and then click <Save>.

The All Active Alarm list is saved.

Closing the All Active Alarm List

To close the All Active Alarm list:

• In the All Active Alarm List dialog box (see Figure 7-2), click <Close>.

The All Active Alarm list dialog box closes.

Refreshing the All Active Alarm List

To update the All Active Alarm list with current data:

• In the All Active Alarm List dialog box (see Figure 7-2), click <Refresh>.

The All Active Alarm list is updated.

Viewing the History Log

The history log records the details of all system events. The System Log Buffer dialog box displays 100 log entries per page, and the buffer itself can hold up to 2048 log entries.

Setting the ACE-3600 device to its default configuration does not affect the history log. The history log entries are kept even after a device reset operation, and can only be deleted manually.



To display the history log:



2. From the Fault menu, select History Log.

The following submenu appears:

Figure 7-3. History Log Submenu

3. Click List.

The System Log Buffer dialog box appears, displaying the first page (100 entries) of the most recent history log. By default, more recent events appear on the top of the list (unless you sort the list according to a column category).

Figure 7-4. System Log Buffer Dialog Box



The displayed Date & Time of each log entry is of the Agent date and time. If the NMS station and the Agent clock are not synchronized, events in the log file may have a certain date and time, while the same event in the interval statistics is displayed under the local station’s date and time.

Therefore, it is recommended to synchronize the NMS clock with the Agent clock using the Net Date & Time shell application (for more information, refer to the RADview-EMS/NGN system manual).

Table 7-3. System Log Buffer Parameters


No. Sequential number of each log entry. The most

recent entry is 1.

The log buffer can hold up to 2048 entries. When

the log buffer is full and a new event is recorded,

the oldest event is dropped.

1–2048

Date & Time The date and time that the event was received,

where date is in the format YYY-MM-DD and time

is in the format HH-MM-SS.

2000-01-01 00-00-

00 to 2099-12-31

23-59-59

Description The description of the received event

Printing the History Log

To print the history log:

1. In the System Log Buffer dialog box (see Figure 7-4), click <Print>.

The Print dialog box appears.

2. In the Print dialog box, select the required print features, and then click <OK>.

The history log is printed.

Saving the History Log

You can save the history log in a file.

To save the history log:

1. In the System Log Buffer dialog box (see Figure 7-4), click <Save to File>.

The Save dialog box appears.

2. In the Save dialog box, specify the destination name and directory, and then click <Save>.

The history log is saved.

Note



Viewing the Next Page of the History Log

To display the next page of the history log:

• In the System Log Buffer dialog box (see Figure 7-4), click <Next>.

The next page of 100 entries is displayed.

The <Next> button is disabled after NMS has displayed the last page.

Viewing the History Log from a Specific Entry

To display the history log beginning at a specific entry:

1. In the System Log Buffer dialog box (see Figure 7-4), click <Start From>.

The Start From dialog box opens.

Figure 7-5. Start From Dialog Box

2. In No., type the required log entry number, and then click <Select>.

The history log is displayed beginning at the selected entry.

You can click the <Next> button to display the next entries.

Closing the History Log

To close the history log:

• In the System Log Buffer dialog box (see Figure 7-4), click <Close>.

The System Log Buffer dialog box closes.

Refreshing the History Log

To update the history log with current data:

• In the System Log Buffer dialog box (see Figure 7-4), click <Refresh>.

The history log display is updated.

Clearing the History Log

To clear the history log:

1. From the History Log submenu (see Figure 7-3), select Clear.

Note

Note


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A confirmation dialog box appears.

Figure 7-6. History Log Clear Confirmation Dialog Box

2. Click <OK> to clear all the entries from the log buffer.

Once deleted, log entries cannot be restored. It is therefore recommended to save the current history log to a file (using <Save to File> in the System Log Buffer dialog box) prior to the deletion. Clicking <Cancel> on the confirmation message cancels the deletion.

7.2 Performing Diagnostic Tests

You can perform various diagnostic tests, as described in the following sections:

• Viewing the Self Test Results

• Setting the Loopback Timeout

• Viewing and Performing Diagnostics on an ATM-155 Port

• Performing a Cell Test.

The system level diagnostic features include the options to suspend loopbacks for a defined period, and to perform cell transmission tests.

Viewing the Self Test Results

ACE-3600 performs a self test upon power-up, and its results can be displayed in the Self Test Results dialog box.

To access the Self Test Results screen:



2. On the main menu, click Diagnostics.

The Diagnostics menu appears.

Note


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Figure 7-7. System Level Diagnostics Menu

3. From the Diagnostics menu, select Self Test Results.

The self test results are displayed.

Figure 7-8. Self Test Results Dialog Box

Table 7-4. Self Test Results Parameters

Parameter Description Possible Values (R/O)

Module The system module that underwent a self test.

Result The result of the self test:

• "Passed" - The test has passed successfully (no

error/malfunction has been found).

Passed

Failed



Parameter Description Possible Values (R/O)

• "Failed" - The test has failed (an

error/malfunction has been found).

To close the Self Test Results dialog box:

• In the Self Test Results dialog box (see Figure 7-8), click <Close>.

The Self Test Results dialog box closes.

To update the self test results with current data:

• In the Self Test Results dialog box (see Figure 7-8), click <Refresh>.

The self test results display is updated.

Setting the Loopback Timeout

The system level diagnostic features include the option to suspend loopbacks for a defined period.

A loopback test is a diagnostic procedure during which a signal is transmitted towards the network and then returned to the initiating device.

The objective of the loopback test is to determine whether the initiating device has any internal faults, or to identify a failing node in a network.

This Loopback menu entry is available even when there is no communication with the Agent. If the test causes a disconnection, you can terminate it at any time.

To set the loopback operation timeout:



2. On the main menu, click Diagnostics.

The Diagnostics menu appears (see Figure 7-7).

3. From the Diagnostics menu, select Loopback Timeout.

The Loopback Timeout dialog box appears.

Figure 7-9. Loopback Timeout Dialog Box

4. In Loopback Timeout, type the required minutes value (see Table 7-5), and then click <Set>.



RADview validates the entered value and sets the timeout as defined.

If the entered timeout value is not within the acceptable range, an error message is displayed and the previous value is kept.

Table 7-5. Loopback Timeout Parameters


Loopback Timeout

(min.)

Typer the number of minutes after which

the loopback should be disabled.

The loopback timeout is applicable for

both external and internal loops.

0–300

Default: 5

Viewing and Performing Diagnostics on an ATM-155 Port

To perform a loopback diagnostics test:

1. In the ACE-3600 graphic device image, double-click an ATM-155 port.


Figure 7-10. ATM-155 Port Dialog Box

2. In the port’s graphic image dialog box, select the physical layer rectangle (SONET/SDH).

A light blue frame surrounds the physical layer, and the Diagnostics menu becomes enabled.

3. From the Diagnostics menu, select Loopback.

Figure 7-11. Diagnostics Menu

Note



The Port Loopback State dialog box appears.

Figure 7-12. Port Loopback State Dialog Box

4. In New Loopback, select the required loopback state (see Table 7-6), and then click <Set>.

The system returns to the ATM-155 Port dialog box.

Table 7-6. Port Loopback State Parameters


Port Type and number of the diagnosed port. ATM-155 1–8

(Read Only)

Type The port’s operating mode SDH

(Read Only)

Current Loopback Indicates the currently running state of the

loopback test:

• Disabled – The loopback mode is

disabled.

• Internal – Sometimes referred to as local

loop. All transmitted data is also looped

back toward the receive port.

• External – Sometimes referred as remote

or line loop. The received data and clock

are also looped back toward the transmit

port.

Disabled

Internal

External

(Read Only)

New Loopback Select the required loopback mode.

This field does not appear if APS is active.

Disabled

Internal

External

(Read/Write)



While the loopback is being performed on the Agent:

• The Agent does not respond to Get requests.

• In the case of External Loopback, the Agent responds to Set requests. Therefore, you can open this dialog box (even if the Agent is disconnected from the NMS) and stop or change the loopback state.

• In the case of Internal Loopback, the Agent is disconnected from the NMS. Therefore, you have to wait until the current loopback ends.

Performing a Cell Test

In a cell test, either a predefined user cell or an OAM cell is sent towards the user’s side or the network side.

To perform a cell test:



2. From the Diagnostics menu (see Figure 7-11), select Cell Test.

The Cell Test dialog box appears.

Figure 7-13. Cell Test Dialog Box

3. Enter the required values in the editable fields (see Table 7-7), and then click <Send Cell>.

RADview validates the cell parameters. Once validated, the cell test is carried out according to the defined parameters.



Table 7-7. Cell Test Parameters


Port The port for which the cell test is

performed.

ATM-155 1–8

Default: ATM-155 1

VPI The cell test's VPI (Virtual Path

Identifier).

0-255 UNI

0-4095 NNI

VCI The cell test's VCI (Virtual Channel

Identifier).

0–65535

Default:32

PTI The cell test's PTI (Payload Type

Identifier).

Valid only for F5 OAM cells.

User Cell

OAM Segment

OAM End-to-End

Default: User Cell

CLP The cell test's CLP (Cell Loss Priority). CLP 0

CLP 1

Default: CLP 0

OAM Function The OAM function of the cell test.

Note: This field is enabled only when PTI has been defined as either OAM Segment or OAM End-to-End.

AIS

RDI

CC

Payload (hex) Payload content of the ATM cell.

Note: This field is enabled only when PTI

has been defined as User Cell.

00–FF Hex

Default: 00

Number of Cells Number of individual cells to be sent in

this test.

1-10000

Default: 1

RADview performs the following cell test validations:

• If the VCI value is 3 or 4, the following message is displayed: "PTI is irrelevant when VCI value is 3 or 4". In addition, the Payload parameter cannot be configured when the VCI value is 3 or 4.

• Checks whether the VPI, VCI, Payload, and Number of Cells values are out of range. If any of these parameters is out of range, an appropriate error message that specifies the proper range is displayed in the status bar.

• When <Send Cell> is clicked, if the APS is active and the selected port for the Cell Test is currently used as Working Port #2, an appropriate error message is displayed, stating that the selected port cannot be used for a Cell Test when the APS is active.

To close the Cell Test dialog box:

• In the Cell Test dialog box (see Figure 7-13), click <Close>.

The Cell Test dialog box closes.


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7.3 Troubleshooting

Checking the On-Screen LEDs

The graphic device image in the ACE-3600 window displays the LED indicators and their status in complete synchronization with the physical device LEDs.

Figure 7-14. LED indicators

The ACE-3600 LED indicators are listed and explained in Chapter 2.

Corrective Measures

The following troubleshooting chart is based on LED indications or other inputs.

Use this chart to identify the cause of a problem that may arise during operation.

To correct the reported problem, perform the suggested remedy actions. If a problem cannot be resolved by performing the suggested action, please contact RAD technical support (see Technical Support).

Fault/Problem Probable Cause Remedy Action

The unit is “dead”

(POWER LED is off)

No power Check that both ends of the power

cable are properly connected.

The unit is “dead”

(POWER LED is off)

Blown fuse Disconnect the power cable from

both ends and replace the fuse with

another fuse of proper rating.

SYSTEM RDY LED

blinks

Self test failed Access the Self Test Result screen to

locate the failure and then send the

unit for repair. If the screen is not

accessible, send the unit for repair.

SDH/SONET SYNC

LED is off

SONET/SDH Rx

path failure

• Check the SONET/SDH statistics.

• (SONET/SDH) Upon AIS, check

remote unit status.

• Check the fiber or cable and Rx

levels, as well as the remote unit


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Fault/Problem Probable Cause Remedy Action

Tx level.

SDH/SONET SYNC

LED blinks

SONET/SDH Tx

path failure

• Check the SONET/SDH to verify

RDI received.

• Check the Tx optical power to see

whether it is in range. If out of

range, send it for repair.

• Check the fiber optic

connections.

Ethernet LINK LED

is off

Ethernet cable problem • Check the Ethernet cable to see

whether a cross or straight cable

is needed.

• Check/replace Ethernet cable.

• Check range to be within limits.

• Check the port by connecting to a

different port switch at the

remote end.

• Send the device for repair.

ATM service

problems

Physical layer problems • Check SONET/SDH statistics.

• Follow remedial action described

in SONET/SDH SYNC LED is off

and ONET/SDH SYNC LED blinks.

ATM service

problems

ATM layer problems • Check the ATM OAM statistics. If

AIS or RDI is received, check ATM

network modes.

• Use CC to check ATM connection

integrity.

Echo in voice • Check the network delay and try

to decrease the delay.

• Try to decrease the CDVT buffer

setting.

7.4 Frequently Asked Questions

Q Does ACE-3600 support ATM over PSN and ATM switching at the same time?

A Yes, both function types are supported by the unit and can be utilized simultaneously.

Q What kinds of AAL types does ACE-3600 support over a packet-switched network?

A ACE-3600 supports all AAL types (AAL1, AAL2, and AAL5), and transfers them via the PSN transparently.


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Q What exactly is the timeout mechanism?

A When using the ATM cell concatenation mechanism, ACE-3600 stores the data cells until the maximum number of concentrated cells is reached. TDM traffic, however, requires continuous delivery of data. Accordingly, ACE-3600 uses the timeout mechanism to reduce the cell storage time before encapsulated data is sent towards the PSN. The timeout delay value can be set between 100 to 5,000,000 microseconds. The timer accuracy is +500 microseconds.

Q In packet-switched traffic, what triggers the sending of a packet?

A ACE-3600 triggers a packet towards the PSN in the following situations:

When it reaches the maximum cells concatenation number.

When the timeout timer has expired.

When the end of AAL5 (SDU bit=1, configurable) is received.

Q How can ATM VPs (virtual paths) be mapped to a pseudowire?

A Any ATM VP can be mapped to a PW using 1:1 mode (1 VP per PW) or N:1 mode (N VPs per PW).

Figure 7-15 demonstrates how VPs can be mapped to pseudowires in the 1:1 encapsulation mode (for more information, refer to the ACE-3600 Installation and Operation Manual).

ACEPW1, PW2, PW3

ETHVP1, VP2, VP3

STM-1

33

22

11

PWVP

33

22

11

PWVPACE

ACE

PW=2ETH

ATMSTM-1

VP=1

12

VPPW

12

VPPW

ATMSTM-1

VP=1

11VPPW11

VPPW

ACE

ATMSTM-1

VP=1

13

VPPW

13

VPPW

PW=1

ETH

PW=3ETH

EthernetNetwork

Figure 7-15. VP Mapping to PW

Q What kind of QoS does ACE-3600 support over packet-switched networks?

A ACE-3600 complies with 802.1p and 802.1q for L2 (VLAN), EXP bits of MPLS, and for the ToS/DSCP of the IP layer. You can assign a QoS to each PW (configurable).


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Q How can one calculate the required Ethernet bandwidth for a PW based on the ATM parameters?

A Bandwidth utilization depends on the ATM connection rate, mapping methods (VPoPSN or VCoPSN), network type (L2/MPLS or IP), VLAN existence, and number of concatenated cells. You can obtain from Technical Support, a calculator that calculates the bandwidth based on these parameters.

Q How can End-to-End OAM be maintained over a packet-switched network?

A ACE-3600 transfers transparent End-to-End OAM over the PSN. You can set the Intermediate mode for the OAM Descriptor, in order to instruct ACE-3600 to transparently forward the ATM OAM cells as user data over the PSN. For more information, refer to the ACE-3600 Installation and Operation Manual.

Q How does the pseudowire connectivity check (VCCV-BFD) work?

A BFD control messages are generated by both the local and remote ACE units, in both directions of the pseudowire. When the local ACE unit does not receive control messages from the remote ACE unit during a number of transmission intervals, it declares that the PW is down in its receive (RX) direction. The PW then enters a defect forwarding state on the local ACE unit. In addition, the local ACE generates "control-detection-time-expired" packets towards the remote ACE, and the remote ACE replies with "neighbor-signal-session-down" packets. For more information, refer to the ACE-3600 Installation and Operation Manual.

Q What is "Misorder" in the context of packet-switched traffic?

A In packet-switched traffic, some packets are not received according to their predefined sequence number. This condition is defined as misorder. Accordingly, to allow proper de-capsulation of ATM/TDM traffic, ACE-3600 has a mechanism that fixes this condition by reordering the received packets correctly.

You can enable or disable the ordering mechanism, and can also set the 'number of packets' window (0, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 or 32 packets) in which ACE-3600 tries to fix erroneous packet sequences (misorders). For more information, refer to the ACE-3600 Installation and Operation Manual.

7.5 Technical Support

You can obtain technical support for ACE-3600 from the local distributor from whom it was purchased.

For further information, please contact the RAD distributor nearest you or one of the RAD offices worldwide. You can find this information at the RAD Web site: http://www.rad.com/. For office locations, click About RAD > Worldwide Offices; for distributor locations, click Where to Buy > End Users.

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RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3600 I-1

Index

—1—

1-to-1 configuration, 3-95, 3-98, 4-25, 4-26, 4-27, 4-

28, 4-29, 5-60

—A—

AAL types, 7-17 ACE-3600

EMS HPOV window, 2-3 launching, 2-3 network elements tree window, 2-3 overview, 1-1 preconfiguration, 2-1

Active main module, 3-34 Agent, polling the, 3-117 Alarms

filtering, 7-4 list

closing, 7-5 refreshing, 7-5 saving, 7-5

list of, 7-2 parameters, 7-3 printing, 7-5 system, VP, VC, 7-4 types, 7-4 viewing all active, 7-2

Application level configuration, 1-5 monitoring, 1-8

Application parameter configuration, 4-12 APS

add, 3-42, 4-11 closing table, 5-11 configuration, 3-39, 5-6 details and statistics, 5-6 parameters, 4-10 port switch command, 3-40, 3-41 refreshing statistics, 5-11 remove, 3-43 running statistics, 5-10 settings, 4-11 switch command, 3-43

ATM cross-connect parameters, 3-58 ATM cross-connection

adding, 3-60 configuration, 3-58 removing, 3-64 searching, 3-64 validation, 3-63

ATM cross-connection parameters,changing, 3-63 ATM multiservice over PSN,settings, 4-18 ATM over PSN,application figure, 4-1

ATM PW current cells statistics, 5-50

ATM-155 port protection, 4-10 ATM-155 ports

ATM layer configuring, 3-31 statistics, 5-13, 5-18, 5-22, 5-26

configuration, 4-3 settings, 4-4 SONET/SDH layer, configuration, 3-28

Attachment circuits monitoring, 5-59

Auto Negotiation, 3-28 Automatic protection switching. See APS Autonegotiation, 3-26

—B—

BFD control messages, 7-19

—C—

CC direction, 3-57 CDVT, 3-49, 4-17 Cell test, 7-14

close, 7-15 parameters, 7-15

Central gateway, 4-2 Chassis, 1-1 Clock configuration, 3-45 Clock source configuration, 4-30 Commands, accessing

port level, 2-6 system level, 2-5

Configuration application, 4-12 application level, 1-5 APS, 3-39 APS parameters, 4-10 ATM attachment circuit, 4-24 ATM cross-connection, 3-58 ATM-155 port protection, 4-10 ATM-155 ports, 3-28, 4-3 clock source, 4-30 date and time, 3-4 device information, 3-2 device level, 1-3 Ethernet port, 3-24, 4-6 Ethernet redundancy, 3-36, 4-8 GbE ports, 3-26, 4-5 general multiservice PW over PSN, 4-17 label range, 3-76 LDP, 3-77

interface, 3-79 targeted peers, 3-82

Index User’s Manual

I-2 RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3600

LSP tunnel egress, 3-86 ingress, 3-84

main card redundancy, 3-34 manager, 4-31 MPLS parameters, 3-75 multiservice over PSN, 3-89 OAM, 3-53 OAM loopback parameters, 3-53 operational parameters, 3-24 OV severity, 3-22 peer, 4-18 physical layer, 4-3 port level, 1-5 protection parameters, 3-33, 4-7 pseudowire, 4-19

general, 4-20 PSN, 4-21 service, 4-22

PW connections, 3-94 router, 3-64

interface, 3-66 parameters, 3-65

router interface, 4-12 stages, 4-2 static route, 3-72 STM-1/OC-3c, 4-10 summer time, 3-8 syslog server, 3-11 system information, 3-2 system level, 1-3 system parameters, 3-2 system redundancy, 4-7 traffic descriptors, 4-15

Congestion dropped, 5-37, 5-41 Control word,enable/disable, 3-99, 4-25, 4-26, 4-

27, 4-28, 4-29 Control-detection-time-expired packets, 7-19 Correct bytes, 5-37, 5-40, 5-42 Cross connections,ATM, 3-58 Current statistics, general description, 5-1

—D—

Date and time configuration, 3-4 Net, 5-3 parameters, 3-5 synchronization, 5-3 validation, 3-7

Daylight saving time, 3-5 Default configuration,restoring, 3-118 Default gateway,settings, 4-15 Default main card, 4-8 Default main card, 3-35 Defect forwarding state, 7-19 Device image,LED indicators, 7-16 Device information, configuration, 3-2 Device level

configuration, 1-3 fault detection, 1-9 monitoring, 1-7

Diagnostic tests, 7-9, 7-11, 7-12 loopback test, 7-11, 7-12

dialog box, 7-13

self test, 7-9

—E—

Elapsed time, 5-51, 5-53, 5-55, 5-58 EMS admin console, 6-2 EMS admin console,EMS security administrator, 6-3 EMS security administrator, 6-3 EMS security console, 6-2 End-to-End OAM, 7-19 Ethernet redundancy

add, 4-10 configuration, 4-8

Ethernet bandwidth, 7-19 Ethernet port

configuration, 3-24, 4-6 configuring parameters, 3-25 monitoring, 5-42 settings, 4-7 viewing information, 5-43

Ethernet redundancy add, 3-38 configuration, 3-36, 4-8

—F—

Fallback clock, 3-45 settings, 4-31

Fault detection device level, 1-9 port level, 1-10 system level, 1-9

Fault management, 7-1 object status monitoring, 7-1

FCAPS, 1-3 FCS errors, 5-37, 5-40 FM SES, 5-22 FM UAS, 5-22 Frequently asked questions, 7-17

—G—

Gateway central, 4-2 remote, 4-2

GbE ports configuration, 3-26, 4-5 configuring parameters, 3-27 current Rx statistics, 5-36 current Tx statistics, 5-38 intervals Rx statistics, 5-39 intervals Tx statistics, 5-41 monitoring, 5-34 settings, 4-6 statistics, 5-36 viewing information, 5-34

General multiservice PW over PSN configuration, 4-17

Getting started, 2-3 Gigabit Ethernet 1, 1-2 Graph

appearance, 5-3 customization, 5-3 horizontal axis

current, 5-2 intervals, 5-2

User’s Manual Index


time elapsed, 5-2 tooltips, 5-4 vertical axis, 5-2

Graph hidden parameters, 5-4

Graph line bold display all, 5-4 invisible, 5-4 options, 5-4 regular, 5-4

Graphs legend, 5-3

GUI port level, 2-6, 2-7

menu bar, 2-7 port layers, 2-7 window, 2-6 zoom In button, 2-6

system level, 2-5 device image, 2-5 menu bar, 2-5 poll agent button, 2-6 status bar, 2-6 system info button, 2-6 title bar, 2-5 toolbar, 2-6

using the, 2-5

—H—

Hardware options, 1-1 Hello message statistics, 5-64 History log

clearing, 7-8 closing, 7-8 printing, 7-7 refreshing, 7-8 saving, 7-7 viewing, 7-5 viewing from specific entry, 7-8 viewing next page, 7-8

HPOV map icon colors, 7-1

—I—

Icons device, 2-3 element tree, 2-3 zoom, 2-3

Interface module, types, 1-2 Interface, using, 2-5 Intermediate mode, 7-19 Intervals statistics, general description, 5-1 IP address,peers, 3-92 IP mask, 3-68, 3-71

—L—

Label range,configuration, 3-76 LDP

configuration, 3-77 hello message statistics, 5-64 interface

configuration, 3-79 label statistics, 5-61

monitoring, 5-60 session statistics, 5-66 single label statistics, 5-62 targeted peers

configuration, 3-82 LED indicators, 2-8, 7-16

fan tray, 2-8 hot-swappable power supplies, 2-8 main module, 2-8 MNG-ETH control port, 2-9 station clock port, 2-9

License packs, 1-3 License status, 5-67 LOC, 5-22 Log buffer. See System log buffer Loopback

external, 7-14 internal, 7-14

loopback test, 7-11 Loopback test

loopback timeout, 7-11 port level

parameters, 7-13 Loopback timeout, 7-11

dialog box, 7-11 parameters, 7-12

LSP tunnel egress

add, 3-87 change, 3-88 configuration, 3-86 remove, 3-89

ingress add, 3-84 change, 3-85 configuration, 3-84 remove, 3-86

LSR, 5-60

—M—

Main card options see Main module

options, 1-2 Main card redundancy

configuration, 3-34 configuration, 4-8 settings, 4-8

Main module default, 3-35, 4-8 name and type, 1-2 options, 1-2 resetting the standby, 3-36 software update, 3-36

Management via ATM port, 2-2 via LAN, 2-1 via packet-switched network, 2-2

Management station connecting to, 2-1

Manager adding, 3-14, 4-31 IP, 3-14 IP address, 4-31 list, 3-12



mask traps, 4-32 validation, 3-15

Map icon colors, 7-1 HPOV, 7-1 SNMPc, 7-1

Mask traps, 4-32 Masking traps, 3-16

parameters, 3-17 Master clock, 3-45

settings, 4-31 MBS, 3-49 MC-155-4/GBE, 1-2 MDCR, 3-50 Menu bar

port level, 2-7 system level, 2-5

Misorder definition, 7-19

Misorder, 3-91 Misorder setting, 3-91 Modules

interface options, 1-2 main, 1-2

Monitoring application level, 1-8 device level, 1-7 port level, 1-7 system level, 1-7

MPLS, 5-60 configuration, 3-75

Multiservice over PSN configuration, 3-89

Multiservice over PSN traffic monitoring, 5-44

—N—

Neighbor-signal-session-down packets, 7-19 NMS,connecting to, 2-1 N-to-1

configuration, 3-95, 3-98, 4-25, 4-26, 4-27, 4-28, 4-29, 5-60

Number of packets window, 7-19

—O—

OAM configuration, 3-53 descriptor

changing, 3-57 removing, 3-57 vallidation, 3-58

descriptors adding, 3-56 parameters, 3-55 table, 3-54 viewing, 3-54

loopback parameters configuration, 3-53

parameters, 3-54 viewing, 3-54

OAM descriptor, 3-71 Object status monitoring, 7-1

active alarms, 7-2 map icon colors, 7-1

Operational parameters,configuration, 3-24

OV severity, configuration, 3-22

—P—

Packet sending, 7-18 Password,changing, 6-2 PCR, 4-17 Peak cell rate, 3-49 Peer

add, 3-93, 4-18 change, 3-93 configuration, 4-18 settings, 4-19

Peers, 3-91 Performance monitoring, 5-1 Performance monitoring operations, 1-7 Permission

hierarchical tree, 6-4 hierarchy, 6-4 setting, 6-4

Physical layer, configuring, 3-24 Poll button, 5-2 Polling interval, setting, 5-4 Polling the agent, 3-117 Polls,formula for calculating number of, 5-3 Port layer, selecting, 2-7 Port level

configuration, 1-5 fault detection, 1-10 monitoring, 1-7 windowr, 2-6

Port level commands, accessing, 2-6 Port level diagnostics, 7-12

loopback test, 7-12 dialog box, 7-13

Port status Ethernet, 5-43 GbE, 5-34

Port type, 3-46 Power supplies, 1-2 Product

options, 1-1 overview, 1-1

Protection parameters configuration, 3-33, 4-7

Pseudowire ATM attachment circuit configuration, 4-24 configuration, 4-19 connection statistics, 5-47 connection status, 5-44 current cells statistics, 5-50 current packets statistics, 5-52 general configuration, 4-20 intervals cells statistics, 5-54 intervals packets statistics, 5-56 links, 4-19 mapping, 7-18 PSN configuration, 4-21 service configuration, 4-22 status, 5-44 table, 4-20

PSN parameters general, 3-90 peers, 3-91

PSN parameters, 3-89

User’s Manual Index


PW add, 3-96 ATM attachment circuit parameters, 3-106 ATM service parameters, 3-103 attachment circuit

add, 3-108 change, 3-111 remove, 3-112

clock distribution ACE-3100, 4-25 clock distribution ACE-3200, 4-27 configuration. See Pseudowire:configuration connections configuration, 3-94 data for VC (0/100), 4-26 data for VC (0/200), 4-29 data for VP (100), 4-26 data for VP (200), 4-28 general parameters, 3-96 number, 3-97, 3-101, 3-104, 3-106 PSN parameters, 3-100 type, 3-95, 3-98, 4-25, 4-26, 4-27, 4-28, 4-29,

5-60

—Q—

QoS, 7-18

—R—

RAD distributor locations, 7-19 office locations, 7-19 Web site, 7-19

Redundancy statuses, 3-34 Remote gateway, 4-2 Reset procedure, 3-118 Restore configuration, 3-118 Router

configuration, 3-64 interface

add, 3-68 configuration, 3-66

parameters configuration, 3-65

Router interface add, 4-14 configuration, 4-12 settings, 4-14 table, 4-13

Router interface parameters, 3-69 Rx

RDI, 5-22 RX

Ethernet statistics, 5-37, 5-40, 5-42

—S—

SCR, 3-49 Security management, 6-1 Security profile

definition, 6-3 setting, 6-3

Self test, 7-9 dialog box, 7-10 parameters, 7-10

Self test dialog box close, 7-11

refresh, 7-11 Service category, 3-47 Severity level, 3-12 Shaping mode, 4-17 Shaping parameters, 3-47 SNMPc map

device icon colors, 7-1 frame colors, 7-1

SNMPc window, 2-3 SNMPv3

enabling, 6-5 SNTP time retrieval, 3-6 software files

viewing, 5-68 Software files

swapping, 3-119, 3-120 viewing, 3-119

Software license, 1-3 Start time, 5-51, 5-53, 5-55, 5-58 Static entry

removing, 3-75 Static route

adding, 3-73 configuration, 3-72

Statistics APS, 5-6 APS Running, 5-10 ATM XC, 5-12 graph characteristics, 5-2 overview, 5-1 port level

ATM layer, 5-29 physical layer

ATM-155, 5-13, 5-18, 5-22, 5-26 system level

ATM XC, 5-12 polling interval, 5-4

types, 5-1 Status bar, 2-6 STM-1/OC-3c UNI 4, 1-2 Summer time configuration, 3-8 Switch command, 3-40, 3-41, 5-8 Syslog statistics, 5-69 System configuration, 3-2 System information, 2-6

configuration, 3-2 drop-down calendar, 3-7 modifying, 3-3 parameters, 3-3, 3-8, 3-9

System level configuration, 1-3 fault detection, 1-9 monitoring, 1-7

System level commands, accessing, 2-5 System level diagnostics, 7-9, 7-11

loopback test, 7-11 self test, 7-9

System log buffer buttons and parameters, 7-7 clearing, 7-9 date and time, 7-7 dialog box, 7-6

System redundancy configuration, 4-7



—T—

Targeted peer mode, 3-83 Technical support, 7-19 Telnet access, displaying status, 3-23 Time elapsed, 5-31 Timeout delay value, 7-18 Timeout mechanism, 7-18 Timer accuracy, 7-18 Toolbar, 2-6 Traffic descriptor, 3-71

add, 4-16 adding, 3-50 changing, 3-52 configuration, 3-47, 4-15 parameters, 3-48 removing, 3-53 VCoPSN

settings, 4-17 VPoPSN

settings, 4-16 Traffic descriptor

viewing, 3-48 Traffic descriptor

validation, 3-53 Traffic descriptors

viewing, 4-15 Traffic switch

double, 3-126 single, 3-121

Traps masking, 3-16 masking parameters, 3-17

Troubleshooting, 7-16 Tx

RDI, 5-22 TX

Ethernet statistics, 5-39 Typical configuration, 4-1

—U—

User

adding, 6-1 administrator, 6-1 monitor, 6-1 operator, 6-1 permissions, 6-1 technician, 6-1

User interface, 2-5 Username,changing, 6-1

—V—

VC OAM current statistics, 5-18 intervals statistics, 5-20 loopback current statistics, 5-22 loopback intervals statistics, 5-24

VC user current statistics, 5-13 intervals statistics, 5-16

VCI, 3-70 VCoPSN settings, 4-17 VLAN

ID, 3-72 priority, 3-72 tagging, 3-72

VP mapping, 7-18 VPI, 3-70 VPoPSN settings, 4-16

—W—

Web access, displaying status, 3-23 WTR time, 4-8 WTR time, 3-35, 3-40 WTR time, 4-11

—X—

XC ATM, 3-58

—Z—

Zoom into port, 2-6 Zoom to device, 2-4

Documents

RADview-EMS/NGN - radproductsonline.comradproductsonline.com/support/cs11c01.rad.co.il/radcnt/mediaserver/... · 1-2 Product Options RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3600 • Up to two main modules