Black Box MT1200 A, A -DC, MT1201 A, A -DC, MT1207 A, A -DC Voice Trunking Gateway Installation and Operation Manual

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System

1. Management>

2. Control Port>

3. Date & Time Update>

4. Factory Default

5. Show Partition Information

6. Set Active Partition

7. Reset Unit

8. Open Internal Alarms>

Please choose item <1 to 8>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 4-5. System Menu

Configuring the Control Port

MT120xA allows you to configure the baud rate and the timeout of the rear panel

CONTROL port.

Configuring the Data Rate

The MT120xA control data port supports baud rates in the range of 9.6 to

115.2 kbps.

To configure the baud rate:

1. From the System menu (see

), choose Control Port.

The Control Port menu appears (see

Figure 4-6

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Control Port

1. Set Baud Rate (bps)> (9600)

2. Timeout (minutes)[3 - 10]... (3)

Please select item <1 to 2>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 4-6. Control Port Menu

2. From the Control Port menu, choose Set Baud Rate.

The Set Baud Rate menu appears.

3. Enter a new baud rate by typing the corresponding number from the Set Baud

Rate menu, and then pressing <Enter>.

Configuring the Timeout

The timeout specifies a time interval after which MT120xA automatically disconnects from the supervisory terminal if no input from the user is detected.

MT120xA supports 3–10 minute timeout.

To configure the timeout:

1. From the Control Port menu, choose Timeout.

2. Enter the desired timeout value by typing the corresponding number, and then pressing <Enter>.

Configuring the Ethernet Management Connection

MT120xA can be managed by a network management station, which is located on the user LAN connected to the unit’s 10/100BaseT port. In order to establish a proper connection, it is necessary to configure the following:

• Host IP address, subnets mask, default gateway, its trap, read and write communities.

• Manager IP addresses.

Configuring the Host IP

IP parameters of the management host are configured via the Host IP menu (see

Figure 4-8

). Unlike more complex Voice Mux Gateway systems, which use

separate IP addresses for their main link cards and T1/E1 groups, MT120xA

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To configure the IP host parameters:

1. From the System menu, choose Management.

The Management menu appears (see

Configuring Telnet Access

Management

1. Host IP>

2. Manager List[]>

3. Host Mux Name... ()

4. User Administration>

5. Signaling Configuration>

6. Telnet> (Enable)

7. Main Link> (Serial Port)

Please choose item <1 to 7>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 4-7. Management Menu

2. From the Management menu, choose Host IP.

The Host IP menu appears (see

Figure 4-8

Host IP

1. Set Host IP address ... (0.0.0.0)

2. Set Subnet Mask ... (0.0.0.0)

3. Set Default Gateway ... (0.0.0.0)

4. Trap... (public)

5. Read... (public)

6. Write... (private)

Please choose item <1 to 6>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 4-8. Host IP Menu

3. From the Host IP, choose the following:

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Set Host IP Address

to define the host IP

Set Subnet Mask

to define the subnet mask

Set Default Gateway

to set the default gateway IP address

Trap

to enter the name of a community to which the MT120xA will send traps

Read

to enter the name of a community with read-only authorization

Write

to enter the name of a community with write authorization.

4. Enter the desired value, and press <Enter>.

Defining the Manager List

You can define the network management stations to which the SNMP agent of the

MT120xA will send traps. Up to ten managers can be defined. In addition, you can configure MT120xA to accept Telnet management traffic only from the management stations defined in the manager list (see

below).

To define the manager list:

1. From the Management menu, choose Manager List.

The Manager List menu appears (see

Figure 4-9

Manager List

Managers ID IP Address

1 0.0.0.0

2 0.0.0.0

| 3 0.0.0.0 v 4 0.0.0.0

5 0.0.0.0

1. Change cell ... (0.0.0.0)

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit; ?-help

Figure 4-9. Manager List Menu

2. Select a manager by pressing <Shift> U to choose the previous entry in the list or <Shift> D to choose the next entry in the list.

3. Choose Change cell.

4. Enter the desired IP address, and press <Enter>.

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Configuring Telnet Access

You can disable Telnet access to MT120xA or allow access only to the management stations specified in the manager list (see

Defining the Manager List

above).

By disabling Telnet, you prevent unauthorized access to the system when security of the MT120xA IP address has been compromised. When Telnet access is disabled, MT120xA can be managed via an ASCII terminal or SNMP network management system.

To configure the Telnet access:

1. From the Management menu (

), choose Telnet.

The Telnet menu appears (see

Figure 4-10

Telnet (Enable)

1. Disable

2. Enable

3. Enable Managers Only

Please select item <1 to 3>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 4-10. Telnet Menu

2. From the Telnet menu, choose Disable to disable Telnet access, choose

Enable

to enable it, or choose Enable Managers Only to grant the Telnet access only to the management stations specified in the manager list.

Managing the User Database

An administrator manages the database of users who are allowed to operate or monitor the MT120xA system. This allows the administrator to do the following:

• Add a new user

• Delete an existing user

• Change user’s details, including the name, password or access level

• Display the list of users, including date and time.

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Adding a New User to the Database

To add a new

user:

1. From the Management menu (see

), choose User Administration.

The User Administration menu appears (see

Figure 4-11

User Administration

1. Add New User>

2. Delete User>

3. Change User details>

4. Show all users[]

Please choose item <1 to 4>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 4-11. User Administration Menu

2. From the User Administration menu, choose Add New User.

The Add New User menu appears (see

Figure 4-12

Add New User

1. Enter UserName ... ()

2. Enter Access Level > (x)

3. Enter Password ...

4. Confirm Password and save ...

Please choose item <1 to 4>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 4-12. Add New User Menu

3. From the Add New User menu, choose Enter UserName.

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Note

4. Type a new user name, and then press <Enter>.

A new user name appears.

•

User names are case-sensitive.

5. From the Add New User menu, choose Enter Access Level to define the new user access level.

6. Choose the desired value (Monitor, Technician, Operator or Administrator) by entering the corresponding number from the Enter Access Level menu.

An access level of a new user is displayed.

7. From the Add New User menu, choose Enter Password.

8. Type the new user password (four to eight characters), and press <Enter>.

MT120xA responds to the password entry with asterisks.

9. From the Add New User menu, choose Confirm Password and save.

10. Re-type the new user password, and press <Enter> to save it.

Deleting an Existing User from the Database

To delete an existing user:

1. From the User Administration menu, choose Delete User.

The Delete User menu appears (see

Figure 4-13

Delete User

1. Enter UserName (to delete) ... ()

2. Confirm and delete ...

Please select item <1 to 2>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 4-13. Delete User Menu

2. From the Delete User menu, choose Enter UserName (to delete).

3. Type the name of the user that you intend to delete, and press <Enter>.

4. From the Delete User menu, choose Confirm and delete.

5. Enter the administrator password to confirm the deletion.

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Changing the User Details

The administrator is allowed to change a user’s password and access level.

To change user details:

1. From the User Administration menu, choose Change User Details.

The Change User Details menu appears (see

Figure 4-14

Change User details

1. Enter UserName (to change) ... ()

2. Change password ...

3. Confirm and save password ...

4. Change access level > (x)

5. Confirm and save access level ...

Please select item <1 to 5>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 4-14. Change User Details Menu

2. From the Change User Details menu, choose Enter UserName (to change).

3. Type the name of the user whose details you want to change, and press

<Enter>

4. From the Change User Details menu, choose Change password.

5. Type the new password, and press <Enter>.

6. From the Change User Details menu, choose Confirm and save password.

7. Re-type the new password, and press <Enter> to confirm the change.

8. From the Change User Details menu, choose Change access level.

The Change Access Level menu appears.

9. Enter a new access value (Monitor, Technician, Operator or Administrator) by entering the corresponding number from the Change Access Level menu.

10. From the Change User Details menu, choose Confirm and save access level.

11. Enter administrator password to confirm the change.

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Displaying the User List

To display a list of registered users:

• From the User Administration menu, choose Show All Users.

The Show All Users screen appears (see

Figure 4-15

). Press <D> to scroll

down the list; press <U> to scroll up the list.

Show all users

UserName Access Level DBchange date DBchange time

1 admin Administrator 3/1/2056 17:08:27

2 qwerty Monitor

| 3 v 4

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit; ?-help

Figure 4-15. Show All Users Screen

Setting the Date and Time

You can set the time on the MT120xA internal real-time clock.

To set date and time:

1. From the System menu (see

), choose Date & Time Update.

The Date & Time Update menu appears (see

Figure 4-16

Date & Time Update

1. Set Time (hh:mm)... (22:39)

2. Set Date (dd/mm/yyyy)... (10/1/2056)

Please select item <1 to 2>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 4-16. Date & Time Update Menu

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2. From the Date & Time Update menu, choose Set Time.

3. Type the new time value in the hh:mm format, and then press <Enter>.

4. From the Date & Time Update menu, choose Set Date.

5. Type the new date value in the dd/mm/yyyy format, and then press <Enter>.

Assigning a Name to the MT120xA Unit

The MT120xA management software allows you to assign a name to the unit to distinguish it from the other devices installed in your system.

To assign a name:

1. From the Management menu (

), choose Host Mux Name.

2. Type the name you want to use to identify this MT120xA device, and then press <Enter>.

The assigned name appears at the top of each terminal screen.

Note

4.6 Configuring Signaling Information

MT120xA allows you to configure the signaling parameters according to the chosen signaling mode: CAS for E1, Robbed Bit MF for T1 or CCS for T1/E1. The signaling mode is configured via the T1/E1 Parameters menu of the voice card (see the

). Signaling conversion is used

• CAS/Robbed Bit MF – You must configure a signaling profile and signaling table associated with it (ABCD bits, idle code and OOS signals).

• CCS – When working with CCS-SS7, you can configure the fill-in signal unit

(FISU) packets flow by choosing the SS7 keep-alive suppression rate.

•

When changing from CCS to CAS signaling, the MT120xA unit must be rebooted.

Configuring Signaling Profiles

If you are using CAS signaling, you must configure the MT120xA signaling system to make it compatible with the signaling method used by the PBXs connected to the voice T1 or E1 port. The management software allows you to manipulate the

ABCD signaling bits and methods of representation of the idle code and out-ofservice signals generated by the PBXs (see

Table 4-1

to connect to PBXs that use different signaling formats.

You can store up to five signaling profiles; MT120xA uses only one of them at a time. The signaling profile is configured via the T1/E1 Parameters menu of the

T1/E1 card (see the

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Note

•

The signaling profile configuration is available only for the units operating with CAS signaling.

To configure the signaling profile:

1. From the Management menu (see

), and then pressing <Enter>.

), choose Signaling

Configuration

The Signaling Configuration menu appears (see

Figure 4-17

Signaling Configuration

1. Signaling Profile Configuration>

2. SS7 Keep-Alive Suppression rate> ( 0% - No Suppression / Not SS7)

Please select item <1 to 2>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 4-17. Signaling Configuration Menu

2. From the Signaling Configuration menu, choose Signaling Profile

Configuration

The Signaling Profile Configuration menu appears (see

Figure 4-18

Signaling Profile Configuration

1. Profile Number To Configure[1 - 5] ... (1)

2. Signaling Table Configuration []>

Please select item <1 to 2>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 4-18. Signaling Profile Configuration Menu

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3. From the Signaling Profile Configuration menu, choose Profile Number To

Configure

4. Type the number of the signaling profile that you want to configure by typing a number from 1 to 5, and then press <Enter>.

5. From the Signaling Profile Configuration menu, choose Signaling Table

Configuration

The Signaling Table Configuration screen appears (see

Figure 4-19

Signaling Table Configuration

A Bit B Bit C Bit D Bit

ABCD BITS A B C D

IDLE SIGNAL 1 0 0 0

OOS SIGNAL 1 0 0 0

1. 0 9. D

2. 1 10. NOT D

3. A

4. NOT A

5. B

6. NOT B

7. C

8. NOT C

Please select item <1 to 10>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit; ?-help

Figure 4-19. Signaling Table Configuration Screen

6. In the signaling table, select the signaling bit that you want to configure by pressing <Tab>.

7. Configure the signaling bit by typing a number corresponding to the desired value (see

Table 4-1

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Table 4-1. Signaling Bits Configuration

Parameter Description

A, B, C, D Bit Chooses which incoming bit

(from the remote side) to transmit on the A bit toward the MT120xA’s local PBX.

IDLE SIGNAL

OOS SIGNAL

Chooses the code transmitted on A, B, C, and D bit when the channel is idle

Chooses the code transmitted on A, B, C, and D bit when the channel is out of service

Value

– Transmits zero

– Transmits one

– Transmits the incoming A bit

– Transmits the incoming B bit

– Transmits the incoming C bit

– Transmits the incoming D bit

NOT A

– Inverts the incoming A bit and transmits it

NOT B

– Inverts the incoming B bit and transmits it

NOT C

– Inverts the incoming C bit and transmits it

NOT D

– Inverts the incoming D bit and transmits it

– Transmits zero

– Transmits one

– Transmits zero

– Transmits one

Configuring Keep-Alive Suppression Rate

When MT120xA with CCS signaling is connected to PBXs operating with SS7 signaling, the PBXs use one timeslot to transmit signaling information. The signaling information is passed over the signaling link in the form of the following signal units:

• Message signal units (MSUs) provide all signaling associated with call setup and tear down, database query and response, and SS7 network management.

• Link status signal units (LSSUs) provide information on the link status between the network nodes (initiation of link alignment, quality of the signaling traffic etc).

• Fill-in signal units (FISUs) carry no information payload. They occupy the link, when there are no MSUs or LSSUs to send. FISUs are also referred to as

“keep-alive” messages.

Often, in the absence of signaling traffic, the signaling links become flooded with the FISUs, causing communication disruptions. In order to prevent this, you can instruct MT120xA to drop a specified amount of FISUs (up to 90%). You can also disable the FISU dropping by configuring the keep-alive suppression rate to 0%.

This is necessary when working with non-SS7 CCS signaling (for example, ISDN), or if the FISUs are used to acknowledge the receipt of signaling messages. In the latter case, system performance may become unsatisfactory.

To configure the keep-alive suppression rate:

1. From the Signaling Configuration menu (see

Figure 4-17

), choose SS7 Keep-

Alive Suppression Rate

The SS7 Keep-Alive Suppression Rate menu appears (see

Figure 4-20

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SS7 Keep-Alive Suppression rate ( 0% - No Suppression / Not SS7)

1. 0% - No Suppression / Not SS7

2. 10%

3. 20%

4. 30%

5. 40%

6. 50%

7. 60%

8. 70%

9. 80%

10. 90%

Please select item <1 to 10>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 4-20. SS7 Keep-Alive Suppression Rate Menu

2. From the SS7 Keep-Alive Suppression Rate menu, type the number corresponding to the desired value, and then press <Enter>.

4.7 Configuring the Main Links

It is recommended to configure the main link in the following order:

1. Choose the main link interface you want to use.

2. Configure the main link.

Choosing the Main Link Interface

The main link on the MT120xA can be connected to either the Ethernet interface or the Serial interface.

To specify the main link interface:

1. From the Management menu (see

), choose Voice Configuration.

), choose Main Link.

The Main Link menu appears.

2. Choose the interface to which the main link is connected:

Serial Port

Lan

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Configuring the Main Link

Either one of the two Ethernet network ports or the serial port can be configured as the main link for the MT120xA.

Configuring the Ethernet Network Port

The Ethernet ports of the MT120xA main link support auto-negotiation. If the auto-negotiation is disabled, the Ethernet ports can be configured to operate in

10BaseT (half duplex or full duplex) or 100BaseT (half duplex or full duplex) mode.

To configure the Ethernet Network port:

1. From the Configuration menu, choose Switch Lan Configuration.

The Switch Lan Configuration menu appears (see

Figure 4-21

)

Switch Lan Configuration

1. Network Port Configuration>

2. User Port Configuration>

Please select item <1 to 2>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 4-21. Switch Lan Configuration Menu

2. To configure the Ethernet main link, choose Network Port Configuration

The Network Port Parameters menu appears (see

Figure 4-22

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Network Port Configuration

1. Set Auto Negotiation (Disable)

2. Set Capability > (10baseT Half Duplex)

Please select item <1 to 2>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 4-22. Network Port Parameters Menu

3. From the Network Port Parameters menu, choose Set Auto Negotiation to toggle the auto-negotiation setting between enable and disable.

4. If auto-negotiation is disabled, choose Set Capability from the Network Port

Parameters menu.

The Set Capability menu appears.

5. Choose the desired LAN operation mode (10BaseT half duplex, 10BaseT full duplex, 100BaseT half duplex, 100BaseT full duplex), by typing the corresponding number and then pressing <Enter>.

Configuring the Serial Port

The serial port can be configured as the main link of the MT120xA to n x 64 kbps networks.

To configure the Serial port:

1. From the Configuration menu, choose Serial Port Configuration.

The Serial Port Configuration menu appears (see

Figure 4-23

)

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Serial Port Configuration

1. Interface Type > (V35)

2. Connect> (No)

3. Speed (N*64)[1 - 32]... (64)

4. Clock Mode > (DTE)

5. Clock Invert> (No)

6. Control Signals> (Ignore)

7. Fragmentation [200 - 1550]... (610)

Please select item <1 to 7>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 4-23. Serial Port Configuration Menu

2. From the Serial Port Configuration menu, configure the following parameters:

Interface Type:

V35

for V.35

X21

for X.21

EIA-530

for RS-530

EIA-530-A

for RS-530A

Connect:

Yes

(port is connected)

No

(port is not connected).

Speed (port data rate, in rates of n x 64 kbps between 64 and 2048 kbps)

Clock Mode:

DTE

(MT120xA transmit and receive timing is according to clock received from the connected communication equipment)

DCE

(MT120xA provides the transmit and receive clock signals, derived from its internal oscillator, to the communication equipment connected to the link).

Clock Invert (In a few rare cases, even though the Serial uplink is correctly configured, there are problems with line synchronization. In this case, inverting the clock often resolves the line synchronization problem.

Yes

(Invert the clock)

No

(Clock is not inverted).

Control Signals (Available only in DTE clock mode. Determines whether

MT120xA monitors the control signals. For example, if the CD signal is not

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Ignore

(Do not monitor the control signals)

Obey

(Monitor the control signals).

Fragmentation (MT120xA chops up the Ethernet packets directed from the

LAN to the Serial uplink. This parameter specifies the size of the choppedup Ethernet packets. Specify a value between 200 and 1550.)

4.8 Configuring the Voice Ports

It is recommended to configure the voice port in the following order:

1. Configure the voice port at a bundle level (frame size, destination IP, destination bundle, packetizing interval, TOS parameters, compression method, fax relay, VLAN parameters).

2. Configure the voice port at the physical level (framing mode, restoration time, clock source, interface type, idle code, signaling type, signaling profile).

3. Configure the timeslots (voice or data, mapping to specific bundles, routing to a remote Voice Mux Gateway’s ports and timeslots).

Configuring Bundles

Voice timeslots are grouped together into bundles. MT120xA supports 12 bundles, with a maximum of 31 timeslots per bundle.

Before configuring bundles, you must add at least one bundle.

To add a bundle for the T1/E1 port (MT1200A, MT1207A and MT120xAE):

1. From the Configuration menu (

Figure 4-4

The Voice Configuration menu appears (

1. From the Main Menu (Figure 4-2), choose Configuration.

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Voice Configuration

1. Bundles Parameters>

2. T1 Parameters>

3. Distribution Of Framer Time Slots>

Please select item <1 to 3>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 4-24. Voice Configuration Menu

2. From the Voice Configuration menu, choose Bundles Parameters.

The Bundles Parameters menu appears (see

Figure 4-25

Bundles Parameters

1. Display Bundles[]

2. Bundle Configuration >

Please select item <1 to 2>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 4-25. Bundles Parameters Menu

3. From the Bundles Parameters menu, choose Bundle Configuration.

The Bundle Configuration menu appears (see

Figure 4-26

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Bundle Configuration

1. Add Bundle[1 - 12]... (1)

2. Delete Bundle[1 - 12]... (1)

3. Edit Bundle>

Please select item <1 to 3>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 4-26. Bundle Configuration Menu

4. From the Bundle Configuration menu, choose Add Bundle.

5. Type the number to assign to the bundle you are adding and then press

<Enter>

. The bundle number must be in the range from 1 to 12.

To add a bundle to an FXS port (MT1201A only):

The Configuration menu (

Figure 4-27

) is displayed.

Configuration

1. System>

2. Switch Lan Configuration>

3. FXS Configuration>

4. Serial Port Configuration>

Please choose item <1 to 4>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 4-27. Configuration Menu for MT1201A

2. From the Configuration menu (

Figure 4-27

), choose FXS Configuration.

The FXS Configuration menu appears (see

Figure 4-28

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FXS Configuration

1. Bundles Parameters>

2. Timeouts >

3. Ringer Profile >

4. Ports Distribution>

5. Port Configuration>

Please select item <1 to 5>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 4-28. FXS Configuration Menu

3. From the FXS Configuration menu, choose Bundles Parameters.

The Bundles Parameters menu appears (see

Figure 4-25

4. Continue using the procedure above for the T1/E1 voice port.

To configure an existing bundle on an T1/E1 port (MT1200A, MT1207A and

MT120 xAE):

1. From the Bundle Configuration menu (see

Figure 4-26

), choose Edit Bundle.

The Edit Bundle menu appears (see

Figure 4-29

Edit Bundle

1. Enter Bundle Number[1 - 12]... (1)

2. Connect> (Yes)

3. Function> (TDMoIP)

4. Max Bytes In Multiplexed Frame[100 - 1461]... (500)

5. Destination IP... (0.0.0.0)

6. Destination Bundle[1 - 30]... (1)

7. Packetizing Interval (msec)[10 - 90]... (30)

8. Connectivity Parameters>

9. TOS Parameters>

10. Voice Parameters>

11. VLAN Parameters>

12. Bundle Name... ()

Please select item <1 to 12>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 4-29. Edit Bundle Menu for MT120xA with T1/E1 Port

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2. From the Edit Bundle menu, type 1, press <Enter>, and then enter the number of the bundle you want to configure.

3. Configure the following parameters of the selected bundle:

Connect:

Yes

(bundle is connected)

No

(bundle is not connected)

Function:

TDMoIP

(Uses the TDMoIP protocol to transmit the voice and data over the network. For IP-based networks, this option must be used.)

AAL2oMPLS

(Uses the MPLS protocol to transmit the voice and data over the network. This option, which requires less bandwidth than

TDMoIP, may be used for non-IP networks.)

Max Bytes In Multiplexed Frame (size of a multiplexed TDMoIP frame in bytes):

100

to 1461 bytes

Destination IP (IP address of the destination

MT120xA or Voice Mux Gateway group)

Destination Bundle (number of the destination bundle of the group with the IP address specified in the previous step)

1

to 30

Packetizing Interval (msec) (time interval allocated for the TDMoIP frame aggregation):

10

to 90 msec

Connectivity parameters (keep-alive messages configuration)

Connectivity Parameters

1. Connectivity-packet rate (sec)[1 - 60]... (60)

2. Connectivity timeout cycles[1 - 5]... (3)

Please select item <1 to 2>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 4-30. Connectivity Parameters Menu

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Note

MT120xA constantly monitors the status of all connected bundles, by sending 64-byte keep-alive messages to the remote device. Connectivity is confirmed by receiving a reply from the remote unit. This process is similar to pinging remote IP hosts. If a reply is not received, usually due to a main link failure, MT120xA disconnects the bundle and generates the BUNDLE

IS OOS (Out Of Service) alarm. When the BUNDLE IS OOS alarm is generated, MT120xA notifies the PBX by sending “all 1s” string (CCS signaling) or the OOS message (CAS signaling) on all timeslots of the disconnected bundle. This notification allows the attached PBX to stop transmitting over a faulty link and to switch to a backup link.

You can specify the following connectivity parameters:

Connectivity packet rate

(frequency of sending the keep-alive packets, from one packet per 1 second to one packet per 60 seconds)

Connectivity timeout cycles

(number of attempts within which

MT120xA expects to receive at least one reply from the remote device).

For example, if you set the connectivity packet rate to 60 seconds and connectivity timeout to 3, MT120xA disconnects a bundle from which it did not receive at least one reply within 180 seconds.

•

In IP networks, where delays are more common, it is recommended to set the connectivity parameters to their maximum values.

TOS Parameters (standard Type of Service parameters of the outgoing IP frames):

TOS Parameters

1. Precedence > (Routine)

2. Delay > (Normal)

3. Throughput > (Normal)

4. Reliability> (Normal Reliability)

Please select item <1 to 4>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 4-31. TOS Parameters Menu

Precedence

(Routine, Priority, Immediate, Flash, Flash Override,

Critic/Ecp, Internetwork Control, Network Control)

Delay

(Normal, Low)

Throughput

(Normal, High)

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Reliability

(Normal, High).

Voice Parameters (see

Figure 4-32

Voice Parameters

1. Coder/Rate (kbps)> (G.723.1/6.4)

2. Volume> (0 dB)

3. Fax/Modem>

4. MF Parameter>

5. Custom Tone Detection>

6. Echo Canceller> (Enable)

7. Coding> (A-Law)

Please select item <1 to 7>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 4-32. Voice Parameters Menu for T1/E1 Port

Coder/Rate (compression algorithm and corresponding rate):

G.723.1/6.4

(as per G.723.1 requirements at 6.4 kbps)

G.723.1/5.3

(as per G.723.1 requirements at 5.3 kbps)

G.729A/8

(as per G.729 A requirements at 8 kbps)

G.711 a LAW

(as per G.711 requirements, A-law companding)

G711 u LAW

(as per G.711 requirements, µ-law companding).

Volume (sets the volume gain transmitted from the DSPs). For example, if the gain received from the voice switch/PBX is very low, you may set the volume to +3 dB, thereby amplifying the TX voice volume without the need to change the configuration of the voice switch. -6 dB to +6 dB in steps of 1 dB.

Fax/Modem (configure fax and modem settings)

Modem

–enable/disable the modem signal identification and relay

Fax

–enable/disable the fax signal identification and relay

Fax Rate

–set the fax transmission rate (in kbps): 4.8, 9.6, 14.4.

MF Parameter (configure MF parameters)

MF Relay

–enable/disable MF tone relay

Minimum Pulse Width

–minimum pulse width of the MF tone to be detected and relayed: 30 to 32676 msec

Minimum Power Level

–minimum power level of the MF tone to be detected and relayed: 0 to –35 dBm.

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Note

Compelled

–enable/disable Multi-frequency compelled (MFC). If your

PBX uses MFC, set this parameter to Enable.

Custom Tone Detection (set tone detection parameters)

Tone Detection–enable/disable tone detection. Enable if the PBX/Voice switch checks the line quality before establishing a call on a specific timeslot. The line is checked by sending a 2000 Hz tone on the line.

Since MT120xA compresses the Voice, the tone is usually also compressed and as a result the PBX may fail to detect the originated

2000 Hz tone. When Tone Detection is enabled, upon detecting a

2000 Hz tone, the DSP sends a message to the remote DSP to generate this specific 2000 Hz tone (tone relaying).

Select Tone–the frequency of the tone to be detected: 2000 Hz.

Echo Canceller (disable the built-in echo canceller, which provides up to

16 msec delay).

If you have an external echo canceller on your telephone network, disable the built-in MT120xA DSP echo canceller.

Coding (set the coding used by your PBX):

A-Law

(usually used for E1)

U-Law

(µ-Law, usually used for T1)

If you intend to change the voice parameters, it is recommended to disconnect a bundle before configuring it. The bundle must be disconnected at the local and remote sites. If you do not disconnect the bundle, you must reset the local and remote voice interfaces carrying the links whose timeslots belong to the bundle. The voice interfaces must be reset after you complete configuring the voice parameters.

VLAN Parameters (enable/disable virtual LAN tagging, specify VLAN number, and its priority):

VLAN Parameters

1. Vlan Exist > (Yes)

2. Vlan Id [26 - 4094]... (26)

3. Vlan Priority [0 - 7]... (1)

Please select item <1 to 3>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 4-33. VLAN Parameters Menu

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Vlan Number: 26 to 4094

Vlan Priority: 0 (minimum) to 7 (maximum).

Bundle Name (assign an identification name to a bundle).

To configure an existing bundle on an FXS port (MT1201A only):

1. From the Bundle Configuration menu (see

Figure 4-26

), choose Edit Bundle.

The Edit Bundle menu appears.

Edit Bundle

1. Enter Bundle Number[1 - 4]... (1)

2. Connect> (Yes)

3. Function> (TDMoIP)

4. Max Bytes In Multiplexed Frame[100 - 1472]... (500)

5. Destination IP... (172.17.172.171)

6. Destination Type> (PBX)

7. Destination Bundle[1 - 60]... (1)

8. Packetizing Interval (msec)[10 - 90]... (30)

9. Connectivity Parameters>

10. TOS Parameters>

11. Voice Parameters>

12. VLAN Parameters>

13. Bundle Name... ()

Please select item <1 to 13>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 4-34. Edit Bundle Menu for MT1201A

2. From the Edit Bundle menu, type 1, press <Enter>, and then enter the number of the bundle you want to configure.

3. Configure the following parameters of the selected bundle:

Connect:

Yes

(bundle is connected)

No

(bundle is not connected)

Function:

TDMoIP

(Uses the TDMoIP protocol to transmit the voice and data over the network. For IP-based networks, this option must be used.)

AAL2oMPLS

(Uses the MPLS protocol to transmit the voice and data over the network. This option, which requires less bandwidth than

TDMoIP, may be used for non-IP networks.)

Max Bytes In Multiplexed Frame (size of a multiplexed TDMoIP frame in bytes):

100

to 1461 bytes

Destination IP (IP address of the destination MT120xA or Voice Mux

Gateway group)

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Destination Type (The type of device connected to this bundle)

PBX

Phone

Destination Bundle (number of the destination bundle of the group with the IP address specified in the previous step)

1

to 30

Packetizing Interval (msec) (time interval allocated for the TDMoIP frame aggregation):

10

to 90 msec

Connectivity parameters (keep-alive messages configuration)

You can specify the following connectivity parameters:

Connectivity packet rate

(frequency of sending the keep-alive packets, from one packet per 1 second to one packet per 60 seconds)

Connectivity timeout cycles

(number of attempts within which

MT120xA expects to receive at least one reply from the remote device).

For example, if you set the connectivity packet rate to 60 seconds and connectivity timeout to 3, MT120xA disconnects a bundle from which it did not receive at least one reply within 180 seconds.

•

In IP networks, where delays are more common, it is recommended to set the connectivity parameters to their maximum values.

TOS Parameters (standard Type of Service parameters of the outgoing IP frames):

Precedence

(Routine, Priority, Immediate, Flash, Flash Override,

Critic/Ecp, Internetwork Control, Network Control)

Delay

(Normal, Low)

Throughput

(Normal, High)

Reliability

(Normal, High).

Voice Parameters

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Voice Parameters

1. Coder/Rate (kbps)> (G.723.1/6.4)

2. Fax/Modem>

3. MF Relay> (Disable)

4. VAD> (Conservative)

5. Echo Canceller> (Enable)

Please select item <1 to 5>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 4-35. Voice Parameters Menu for FXS Port (MT1201A)

Coder/Rate (compression algorithm and corresponding rate):

G.723.1/6.4

(as per G.723.1 requirements at 6.4 kbps)

G.723.1/5.3

(as per G.723.1 requirements at 5.3 kbps)

G.729A/8

(as per G.729 A requirements at 8 kbps)

G.711 a LAW

(as per G.711 requirements, A-law companding)

G711 u LAW

(as per G.711 requirements, µ-law companding).

Fax/Modem (configure fax and modem settings)

Modem

–enable/disable the modem signal identification and relay

Fax

–enable/disable the fax signal identification and relay

Fax Rate

–set the fax transmission rate (in kbps): 4.8, 9.6, 14.4.

MF Parameter (configure MF parameters)

MF Relay

–enable/disable MF tone relay

Minimum Pulse Width

–minimum pulse width of the MF tone to be detected and relayed: 30 to 32676 msec

Minimum Power Level

–minimum power level of the MF tone to be detected and relayed: 0 to –35 dBm.

Compelled

–enable/disable Compelled.

Echo Canceller (disable the built-in echo canceller, which provides up to

16 msec delay).

If you have an external echo canceller on your telephone network, disable the built-in MT120xA DSP echo canceller.

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VLAN Parameters (enable/disable virtual LAN tagging, specify VLAN number, and its priority):

Vlan Number: 26 to 4094

Vlan Priority: 0 (minimum) to 7 (maximum).

Bundle Name (assign an identification name to a bundle).

Configuring the T1 Voice Port (MT1200A and MT1207A)

MT1200A and MT1207A each provide a single T1 port, which receives voice traffic from the PBX.

To configure the T1 port:

1. From the Voice Configuration menu (see

), choose T1 Parameters.

The T1 Parameters menu appears (see

Figure 4-36

T1 Parameters

1. Connect> (Yes)

2. Clock Mode> (Lbt (Local))

3. Frame> (Esf)

4. Interface Type> (Dsu)

5. Line Code> (B8ZS)

6. Line Length> (0-133 Feet)

7. Restoration Time> (1 Second (Fast))

8. Idle Code[1 - ff]... (44)

9. Signaling> (Robbed bit MF)

10. Profile[1 - 5]... (1)

Please select item <1 to 10>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 4-36. T1 Parameters Menu

2. From the T1 Parameters menu, configure the following T1 parameters:

Connect:

Yes

(T1 link is enabled)

No

(T1 link is disabled).

Clock Mode:

Lbt

(derived from the received T1 signal)

Internal

(received from the MT120xA internal oscillator).

Frame (T1 framing mode):

Esf

(24 frames per multiframe)

SF (D4)

(12 frames per multiframe).

Interface Type:

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Note

DSU

(DSU interface)

CSU

(CSU interface).

Line Code (line code and zero suppression method used by the port):

B8ZS

(B8ZS coding)

AMI

(AMI coding).

Line Length (DSU mode only, length of a cable in feet between the

MT120xA T1 port connector and the network access point):

0–133 Feet

133–266 Feet

266–399 Feet

399–533 Feet

533–655 Feet.

Rx Sensitivity (CSU mode only, maximum attenuation of the Rx signal that can be compensated for by the port Rx path, to obtain BER performance required by the standards):

Low

(-30 dB) (-30 dB relative to the nominal transmit level of 0 dB)

High

(-36 dB) (-36 dB relative to the nominal transmit level of 0 dB).

Tx Gain Level (CSU mode only, relative T1 output transmit level):

0 dB

(no attenuation)

7.5 dB

(attenuation of 7.5 dB relative to the nominal transmit level)

15 dB

(attenuation of 15 dB relative to the nominal transmit level)

22.5 dB

(attenuation of 22.5 dB relative to the nominal transmit level)

Restoration Time (time required for the E1 port to return to normal operation after sync loss):

1 Second

(after 1 second, fast)

10 Second

(as per requirements of AT&T TR-62411)

CCITT

(as per requirements of ITU-T Rec.G.732).

Idle Code (code transmitted to fill unused timeslots in the E1 frames): 00 to

ff

Signaling (select a signaling mode for the T1 links):

Robbed Bit MF

CCS

Profile (select the signaling profile). When operating with RBMF signaling, it is necessary to assign a signaling profile to the T1 link. The profile must be compatible with the PBX signaling (signaling profile configuration is

explained in Configuring Signaling Profiles, above).

•

If you intend changing the T1 signaling configuration, it is recommended to disconnect a bundle to which the T1 timeslots are assigned before configuring the signaling mode. The bundle must be disconnected at the local and remote sites. If

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you do not disconnect the bundle, you must reset the local and remote voice modules carrying the T1 links after you complete configuring the T1 signaling.

To configure the T1 timeslots:

1. From the Voice Configuration menu (see

), choose Distribution Of

Framer Time Slots

The Distribution Of Framer Time Slots menu appears (see

Figure 4-37

Distribution Of Framer Time Slots

1. Display Time Slots Configuration[]

2. Configure Time Slots>

Please select item <1 to 2>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 4-37. Distribution Of Framer Time Slots Menu

2. From the Distribution Of Framer Time Slots menu, choose Configure Time

Slots

The Configure Time Slots menu appears (see

Figure 4-38

Configure Time Slots

1. Update from Time Slot[1 - 31]... (1)

2. To TimeSlot[1 - 31]... (1)

3. Type> (N.C)

4. Bundle[1 - 12]... (1)

5. Destination Port ID[1 - 4]... (1)

6. Destination Time Slot ID[1 - 31]... (1)

7. Update Time Slot

Please select item <1 to 7>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 4-38. Configure Time Slots Menu

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Note

3. From the Configure Time Slots menu, configure the following parameters:

Define the range of timeslots you want to configure:

Set Update from Time Slot to the number of the first timeslot in the range.

Set To Time Slot to the number of the last timeslot in the range.

To configure a single timeslot, set both parameters to the number of the timeslot you want to configure.

Set the timeslot type by choosing Type:

N.C

. (timeslot is not connected)

Voice

(timeslot transmits voice)

HDLC

(timeslot transmit data, for example, signaling information).

Assign the timeslot(s) to a bundle on the local MT120xA, by choosing

Bundle

, and entering a bundle number.

Specify a Voice Mux Gateway destination port, by choosing Destination

Port

, and entering a port number.

•

For applications when MT120xA operates opposite remote MT120xA, the destination port ID is always 1.

Define the destination timeslots to which the local timeslots are routed. You have to specify only a starting timeslot; the rest of the destination timeslots are configured automatically in accordance with the number of timeslots set in steps 1 and 2 of the Time Slot Configuration (see

Figure 4-38

). To define

a destination timeslot, choose Destination Time Slot ID and then enter the number of the first timeslot in the range, on the remote MT120xA or

Voice Mux Gateway.

Save the changes that you made to the timeslots, by choosing Update Time

Slot

•

Make sure to save the changes that you have made to the timeslot configuration.

4. Check the resulting timeslot configuration by choosing Display Time Slots

Configuration

from the Distribution Of Framer Time Slots menu.

The Display Time Slots Configuration screen appears (see

Figure 4-39

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Display Time Slots Configuration

Ts# Type Bundle Dest Port Dest Ts

1 N.C 0 1 0

2 Voice 1 4 1

| 3 Voice 1 4 2 v 4 Voice 1 4 3

5 Voice 1 4 4

6 N.C 0 1 0

7 N.C 0 1 0

8 N.C 0 1 0

9 N.C 0 1 0

10 N.C 0 1 0

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit; ?-help

Figure 4-39. Display Time Slots Configuration Screen

Configuring the E1 Voice Port (MT120 xAE)

MT120 xAE provides a single E1 port, which receives voice traffic from the PBX.

To configure the E1 port:

1. From the Voice Configuration menu (see

), choose E1 Parameters.

The E1 Parameters menu appears (see

Figure 4-40

E1 Parameters

1. Connect> (No)

2. Frame> (G.732S)

3. Interface Type> (Ltu)

4. Restoration Time> (1 Second (Fast))

5. Clock Source> (Lbt (Local))

6. Idle Code[1 - ff]... (ff)

7. Profile[1 - 5]... (1)

Please select item <1 to 7>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 4-40. E1 Parameters Menu

2. From the E1 Parameters menu, configure the following E1 parameters:

Connect:

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Note

Yes

(E1 link is enabled)

No

(E1 link is disabled).

Frame (E1 framing mode):

G.732N

(256N multiframe, 2 frames per multiframe, CRC-4 function disabled)

G.732N-CRC4

(256N multiframe, 2 frames per multiframe, CRC-4 function enabled)

G.732S

(256S multiframe, 16 frames per multiframe, CRC-4 function disabled)

G.732S-CRC4

(256S multiframe, 16 frames per multiframe, CRC-4 function enabled).

•

By choosing an E1 framing mode, you also set the signaling mode:

• G.732N/G.732N-CRC4 framing – CCS signaling

• G.732S/G.732S-CRC4 framing – CAS signaling.

Interface Type (maximum attenuation of the Rx signal that can be compensated for by the port Rx path, to obtain BER performance required by the standards):

Ltu

(maximum attenuation of 43 dB, relative to the nominal transmit level of 0 dB, operates at longer ranges)

Dsu

(maximum attenuation of 12 dB, relative to the nominal transmit level of 0 dB).

Restoration Time (time required for the E1 port to return to normal operation after sync loss):

1 Second

(after 1 second, fast)

10 Second

(as per requirements of AT&T TR-62411)

CCITT

(as per requirements of ITU-T Rec.G.732).

Clock Source:

Lbt

(derived from the received E1 signal)

Internal

(received from the MT120xA internal oscillator).

Idle Code (code transmitted to fill unused timeslots in the E1 frames): 00 to

ff

Signaling profile for the CAS signaling (1 to 5). The profile must be compatible with the PBX signaling (signaling profile configuration is explained in the

Configuring Signaling Information

section, above).

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Note

•

If you intend changing the E1 signaling configuration, it is recommended to disconnect a bundle to which the E1 timeslots are assigned before configuring the signaling mode. The bundle must be disconnected at the local and remote sites. If you do not disconnect the bundle, you must reset the local and remote voice interfaces carrying the E1 links after you complete configuring the E1 signaling.

To configure the E1 timeslots:

1. From the Voice Configuration menu (see

), choose Distribution Of

Framer Time Slots

The Distribution Of Framer Time Slots menu appears (see

Figure 4-37

2. Continue using the same procedure as for the T1 timeslots. For more information, see

), choose FXS Configuration.

, above.

Configuring the FXS Voice Ports (MT1201A only)

MT1201A provides four analog FXS voice ports. If the FXS ports connect to a telephone handset, the FXS ports need to be configured to function like the PBXs at the location. The DSP on the MT1201A is capable of producing all of the tones and signals that a PBX usually sends to a telephone handset.

To configure an FXS port:

1. From the Configuration menu (

Figure 4-4

The FXS Configuration menu appears (see

Figure 4-28

2. From the FXS Configuration menu, choose Timeouts.

The Timeouts menu appears (see

Figure 4-41

Timeouts

1. Ring Timeout (sec)[60 - 600]... (120)

2. On hook duration in Flash (mSec)[10 - 2000]... (700)

Please select item <1 to 2>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 4-41. Timeouts Menu

3. Set the timeouts:

Ring Timeout

(the number of seconds for which MT120xA waits for a telephone handset to be answered)

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On hook duration in Flash

(the duration of Flash—the Flash key on the phone keypad—in msec. Different PBXs have different Flash durations, so you can configure this parameter according to the PBX in use. The Flash is a fast ON HOOK and OFF HOOK operation.)

4. From the FXS Configuration menu, choose Ringer Profile.

The Ringer Profile menu appears (see

Figure 4-42

Ringer Profile

1. Period #1: Ring (100 mSec)[1 - 50]... (10)

2. Period #1: Silence (100 mSec)[1 - 50]... (30)

3. Period #2: Ring (100 mSec)[0 - 50]... (0)

4. Period #2: Silence (100 mSec)[0 - 50]... (0)

Please select item <1 to 4>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 4-42. Ringer Profile menu

5. The ringer profile determines the ring tone. Use this menu to configure the ring tone to match the standard ring tone at the location. To define a ringer profile, set the first two, or all four, parameters (specify 0 to 50, in units of 100 mSec):

Period #1 Ring

(the length of the first ring tone)

Period #1 Silence

(the length of the first silence period; for locations that have only one ring tone, specify the period of silence between rings; for locations that have a double ring tone, specify the silence between the two ring tones)

Period #2 Ring

(the length of the second ring tone)

Period #2 Silence

(the length of the silence between each set of double ring tones).

6. From the FXS Configuration menu, choose Port Configuration.

The Port Configuration menu appears (see

Figure 4-43

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Port Configuration

1. Port Number> (Port #1)

2. Gains>

3. FXS Signaling Parameters[]>

Please select item <1 to 3>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 4-43. Port Configuration Menu

7. Choose Port Number and then select the number of the port you want to configure.

8. Choose Gains and then set the following gains:

TX gain

(the gain to apply to the transmit signals (signals sent out from the

MT120xA); commonly used to amplify a weak signal or reduce a signal that is too strong)

RX gain

(the gain to apply to receive signals (signals transmitted from the handset or PBX to the MT120xA)).

9. Choose FXS Signaling Parameters.

The FXS Signaling Parameters screen appears (see

Figure 4-44

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FXS Signaling Parameters >Port #1

A Bit B Bit C Bit D Bit

ON HOOK 0 1 0 1

OFF HOOK 1 1 0 1

1. 0

2. 1

Please select item <1 to 2>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit; ?-help

Figure 4-44. FXS Signaling Parameters Screen

10. Set the A, B, C and D bits that make up the on-hook and off-hook signals. To set a value, press <Tab> to select the value to be changed, and then choose the appropriate menu option to make the desired setting.

To configure the FXS timeslots:

1. From the FXS Configuration Menu (see

Figure 4-28

), choose Ports

Distribution

The Ports Distribution menu appears (see

Figure 4-45

Ports Distribution

1. Display Time Slots Configuration[]

2. Configure Time Slots>

Please select item <1 to 2>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 4-45. Ports Distribution Menu

2. Continue using the same procedure as for the T1 timeslots. For more information, see

main link network port (see Configuring the Ethernet Network Port, above).

, above.

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4.9 Configuring the User Ethernet Port

The MT120xA has two Ethernet ports. One port may be used to connect the main link; the other Ethernet port can be used to connect the local user network. The

MT120xA includes a switch that routes the voice and data intelligently.

To configure the user Ethernet port:

1. From the Switch Lan Configuration menu (see

Figure 4-21

), choose User Port

Configuration

The User Port Configuration menu appears. This menu is identical to the

Network Port Configuration menu (see

Figure 4-22

2. Configure the user Ethernet port. The procedure is the same as configuring the

4.10 Restoring Default Settings

You can restore the voice port settings of the MT120xA to the factory default settings. Restoring the defaults erases defined bundles and assigned timeslots. The system parameters are not affected.

To restore the MT120xA to the defaults:

1. From the System menu (see

), choose Factory Default.

MT120xA displays the following message:

Are you sure you want to initialize to default configuration(Y/N)?

2. Type Y, and then press <Enter>.

MT120xA restores configuration of the voice port(s) to the default settings.

4.11 Resetting the MT120xA

The MT120xA management software allows you to re-initialize the main board

CPU of the unit.

To reset the MT120xA components:

1. From the System menu, choose Reset Unit.

MT120xA displays the following message:

Are you sure you want to reset the MT120xA ? Press

Y/N

2. Type Y, and then press <Enter>.

The unit is re-initialized; its active software is decompressed and loaded into the RAM.

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Chapter 5 Configuring a Typical

Application

This chapter gives detailed instructions for configuring MT120xA for a typical application in which two MT120xA units operate opposite a central Voice Mux

Gateway unit over an IP network.

5.1 Application Requirements

Figure 5-1

illustrates a typical TDM application, in which two MT120xA units

operate opposite a central Voice Mux Gateway over an IP network.

172.17.15.20

10/100BaseT

PBX

PSTN

Vmux-110

Central Site

172.17.15.10

10/100BaseT

Network

Vmux-2100

172.17.15.11

10/100BaseT

Vmux-110

PBX

Figure 5-1. Typical Application

172.17.15.21

The following network requirements exist:

• Two E1 trunks are transmitted by the central Voice Mux Gateway over IP network to two remote MT120xA units. Both E1s belong to the same group.

• Each local timeslot carries voice. It is routed to the same timeslot of the corresponding E1 at the remote site

• CAS signaling or CCS signaling

• G.732S or G.732N framing mode, without CRC-4 bits generation

• G.729 A voice compression

• Loopback timing

• Fax relay at 9.6 kbps.

Application Requirements 5-1

Chapter 5 Configuring a Typical Application

5.2 Outline of Configuration Procedure

The recommended configuration procedure for this application includes the following steps:

1. Configure the local Voice Mux Gateway.

2. Configure the IP host parameters for both remote MT120xA units via an ASCII terminal connection.

3. Install the two MT120xA units at their locations.

4. Configure one of the MT120xA units.

5. On the management station, save the configuration file (cnfg110.dat) of the configured MT120xA unit. This is done by running a TFTP client application on the management station.

6. Download the configuration file to the second MT120xA unit. This is done by running a TFTP client application on the management station.

7. Update the relevant parameters on the second MT120xA unit.

5.3 Configuring the Local Voice Mux Gateway

This section provides only a summary of the parameters necessary for the voice E1 configuration of the central Voice Mux Gateway. Refer to appropriate sections of the

Voice Mux Gateway Installation and Operation Manual

for more detailed instructions.

To configure the central Voice Mux Gateway:

1. Assign the 172.17.15.11 IP address to the E1 group 1.

2. Add two bundles and configure them as follows:

Connect – Yes

Function – TDMoIP

Max Bytes In Multiplexed Frame – 500

Destination IP:

Bundle 1 – 172.17.15.20

Bundle 2 – 172.17.15.21

Destination Bundle – 1

Packetizing Interval – 30

Coder Rate – G723.1/6.4

Fax/modem – Enable at 9.6 kbps.

3. Configure external E1 parameters:

Connect – Yes

Frame – G.732S

Restoration – CCITT

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Clock Source – Lbt

Interface Type – Dsu

Idle Code – 7E

Profile – 1.

4. Assign timeslots of the first external E1:

Update from Time Slot – 1

To Time Slot – 31

Type – Voice

Bundle – 1

Destination Port ID – 1

Destination Time Slot ID – 1.

5. Configure timeslots of the second external E1 to the same parameters, except for the following:

Assign the timeslots to bundle 2

Now you can proceed with configuration of remote MT120xA units.

5.4 Configuring MT120xA for Operation with CAS

Signaling

Note

You must save the selected values by updating the MT120xA database. If the database is not updated, MT120xA discards all the user settings when it is reset. You can save selected values at any stage of the configuration procedure.

Configuring System Parameters

To configure the MT120xA system parameters:

1. Configure an ASCII terminal to: 115.2 kbps, one start bit, eight data bits, no parity, one stop bit, no flow control, VT100 emulation.

2. Connect the terminal to the first MT120xA RJ-45 CONTROL port.

3. Initiate the control session by entering the user name and password.

4. Display the Host IP menu and enter the IP address (172.17.15.20), its subnet mask and default gateway values (Main Menu > Configuration > System >

Management

> Host IP).

5. Repeat step 2 to step 4 for the second MT120xA unit, and assign the

172.17.15.21 IP address to it.

Note

Most of the configuration procedures are performed on one of the units, except for the defining IP parameters of the second MT120xA.

Configuration procedure is divided into three main stages:

• Defining system parameters.

• Configuring main link parameters.

• Setting voice E1 parameters.

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The rest of the configuration procedure refers to the first unit. Information applicable to both units (or only to the second MT120xA) is explicitly identified.

6. Display the Signal Profile Configuration menu, enter a desired signaling system profile number (1) and configure it according to the system used by the PBX connected to the E1 port (Main Menu > Configuration > System >

Management

> Signaling Configuration> Signaling Profile Configuration).

Configuring Voice E1 Parameters

Configuring the voice E1 parameters:

1. Display the Bundle Configuration menu, and add bundle 1 to the system

(Main Menu > Configuration > E1 Voice Configuration > Bundles

Parameters

> Bundle Configuration > Add Bundle).

2. Display the Edit Bundle menu, and configure the bundle 1 parameters to the following values (Main Menu > Configuration > E1 Voice Configuration >

Bundles Parameters

> Bundle Configuration > Edit Bundle):

Connect – Yes

Function – TDMoIP

Max Bytes In Multiplexed Frame – 500

Destination IP – 172.17.15.11

Destination Bundle – 1

Packetizing Interval – 30

Coder/Rate – G723.1A/6.4

Fax/Modem – Enable at 9.6 kbps.

3. Display the E1 Parameters menu, and set the E1 port parameters to the following values (Main Menu > Configuration > E1 Voice Configuration >

E1 Parameters

Connect – Yes

Frame – G.732S

Restoration – CCITT

Clock Source – Lbt

Interface Type –Dsu

Idle Code – 7E

Profile – 1.

4. Display the Time Slot Configuration menu, and configure the timeslots belonging to the external port 1 of group 1 (Main Menu > Configuration >

E1 Voice Configuration

> Distribution Of Framer Time Slots > Time Slot

Configuration

Update from Time Slot – 1

To Time Slot – 31

Type – Voice

Bundle – 1

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172.17.15.11

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Destination Port ID – 1

Destination Time Slot ID – 1.

Note

MT120xA displays timeslot 16 as ‘Not Connected’ (NC), because it carries CAS signaling information.

5. Update the timeslot database from the Time Slot Configuration menu.

Figure 5-2

summarizes the external E1 bundle and timeslot configuration of the

local and remote units.

30 voice timeslots routed to bundle 1, destination port 1

Bundle 1

Destination IP - 172.17.15.20

Bundle 1

Destination IP - 172.17.15.11

30 voice timeslots routed to bundle 1, destination port 1

Remote Vmux-110

172.17.15.20

Local Vmux-2100

30 voice timeslots routed to bundle 2, destination port 1

Bundle 2

Destination IP - 172.17.15.21

Bundle 1

Destination IP - 172.17.15.11

172.17.15.21

30 voice timeslots routed to bundle 1, destination port 2

Remote Vmux-110

Figure 5-2. E1 Bundle and Timeslot Configuration

Transferring Database to the Second MT120xA

To transfer the database to the second MT120xA:

1. Upload the cnfg110.dat file from the first MT120xA to the management station via the TFTP protocol.

2. Download the cnfg110.dat file to the second MT120xA via the TFTP protocol.

Note

3. Establish a Telnet connection to the second MT120xA unit.

4. Display the Time Slot Configuration menu and set the Destination Port ID parameter to 2.

5. Update the second MT120xA database by typing @.

Now both remote MT120xA units are ready for operation.

The host IP and the main link values do not change when you download the new configuration and update the database.

5.5 Configuring MT120xA for Operation with CCS

Signaling

Configuration of the MT120xA units operating with the CCS signaling is similar to the configuration for operation with the CAS signaling, except for the following:

1. From E1 Parameters menu, set the E1 framing type to G.732N (Main Menu >

Configuration

> E1 Voice Configuration > E1 Parameters).

2. Display the Time Slot Configuration menu, and configure the timeslots (Main

Time Slots

> Time Slot Configuration):

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Update from Time Slot – 1

To Time Slot – 30

Type – Voice

Bundle – 1

Destination Port ID – 1

Destination Time Slot ID – 1.

3. Once you assign all timeslots to carry voice, assign one of them (for example, timeslot 31) to carry signaling information:

Update from Time Slot – 31

To Time Slot – 31

Type – HDLC

Bundle – 1

Destination Port ID – 1

Destination Time Slot ID – 31.

4. Update the timeslot database from the Time Slot Configuration menu.

5. When working with CCS-SS7, you can instruct MT120xA to drop certain amount of fill-in signal units (FISUs) by selecting the appropriate SS7 keep-alive suppression rate (Main Menu > Configuration > System > Management >

Signaling Configuration

> SS7 Keep-Alive Suppression Rate).

6. Set all relevant parameters of the central Voice Mux Gateway in a similar manner (see Voice Mux Gateway installation and operation manual).

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Chapter 6 Diagnostics

This chapter describes the MT120xA diagnostic functions, which include:

• Tone injection (not on MT1201)

• Local and remote loopbacks (not on MT1201)

• Ping utility.

6.1 Tone Injection

The test tone is a data sequence at a rate of 1 kHz. This data sequence is identical to the data sequence that would have been generated if a 1 kHz signal having a nominal level 0 dBm were applied to the input of the channel speech processor.

The tone should be received clearly by the corresponding subscriber connected to the PBX at the nominal receive level. MT120xA supports tone injection towards the local side only (see

Figure 6-1

The tone injection is activated individually per timeslot. However, multiple tone injections can be run at the same time. MT120xA allows you to set the tone injection timeout causing the tone relay to deactivate automatically after the desired period of time.

PBX/

Testing Equipment

T1 Framer

DSP

Note

MT120xA

Figure 6-1. Local Tone Injection

Before performing tone injection, make sure that the timeslot to which you intend to inject the tone belongs to the properly configured T1/E1 port.

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To activate tone injection:

1. From the Main menu, select Diagnostics.

The Diagnostics menu appears (see

Figure 6-2

Diagnostics

1. Inject Tone test>

2. Local Loop test>

3. Remote Loop test>

4. Display Active tests

5. Ping >

Please select item <1 to 5>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 6-2. Diagnostics Menu

2. From the Diagnostic menu, select Inject Tone Test.

The Inject Tone Test menu appears (see

Figure 6-3

Inject Tone test

1. Time Slot[1 - 31]... (1)

2. Direction> (Local)

3. Time Out(seconds, 0=forever)[0 - 60]... (0)

4. Activate>

Please select item <1 to 4>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 6-3. Inject Tone Menu

3. From the Inject Tone Test menu, perform the following steps to complete the tone injection activation:

Select a timeslot for the tone injection.

Specify the direction of the tone injection:

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Note

Chapter 6 Diagnostics

Local

(towards the local PBX, see

Figure 6-1

)

Define the tone injection timeout (period of time after which the tone injection stops automatically):

0 seconds

(forever) to 60 seconds

Activate the tone injection by choosing Activate, and then selecting Yes from the Activate menu.

Repeat the procedure for all timeslots that you intend to test.

You can display information on all tests running at a time by selecting Display Active

Tests from the Diagnostics menu.

6.2 Loopback Tests

MT120xA supports activation of local and remote loopbacks. The purpose of these tests is to determine the source of a break in the data flow. The loopbacks are activated via voice port (T1, E1 or FXS).

Local Loopback

MT120xA can be set to a local loopback to test the connection between the voice port and the local side PBX. In this mode, data coming from the PBX is looped back to the PBX (see

Figure 6-4

Main Link

T1 Interface

Framer

Testing

Equipment

Operating in

Internal Clock

M T 1 2 0 x A

Figure 6-4. Local Loopback

To activate a local loopback:

1. Configure the testing equipment to internal clock.

2. From the Diagnostics menu, select Local Loop Test.

The Local Loop Test menu appears (see

Figure 6-5

3. From the Local Loop Test menu, activate the local loopback by choosing

Activate

, and then choosing Yes from the displayed menu.

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Local Loop test

1. Activate>

Please select item <1 to 1>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 6-5. Local Loop Test Menu

Remote Loopback

MT120xA can be set to a remote loopback to test the internal connection between the voice port and the main link. In this mode, data coming from the IP network is looped back to the network (to the remote side), see

Figure 6-6

To activate a remote loopback:

1. From the Diagnostics menu, select Remote Loop Test.

The Remote Loop Test menu appears.

2. From the Remote Loop Test menu, activate the remote loopback by choosing

Activate

, and then choosing Yes from the displayed menu.

T1 Interface

Framer

M a in L in k

Main Link

T1 Interface

Framer

Testing

Equipment

PBX

Remote MT120xA Local MT120xA

Figure 6-6. Remote Loopback

Chapter 6 Diagnostics

6.3 Pinging Remote Devices

The ping utility is used to confirm IP connectivity by pinging other IP hosts. The connectivity is confirmed be receiving a reply from the remote (pinged) hosts.

To ping a host:

1. From the Diagnostics menu, choose Ping.

The Ping menu appears (see

Figure 6-7

2. From the Ping menu, choose IP Address, and then enter the desired host IP address.

3. From the Ping menu, choose Number of Pings, and then enter the number of pings.

4. From the Ping menu, choose Activate to activate the pinging.

Ping

1. Ip Address... (0.0.0.0)

2. Number Of Pings[1 - 16]... (1)

3. Activate

Please select item <1 to 3>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 6-7. Ping Menu

6.4 Displaying the Active Tests

The MT120xA management software allows you to display tone injection and loopbacks currently in progress.

To display all active tests:

• From the Diagnostics menu, choose Display Active tests.

MT120xA displays a list of active tests, specifying the timeslot being tested

(for tone injection only).

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Chapter 7 Monitoring and Statistics

Collection

This chapter describes the alarms, sanity checks (configuration errors and warnings), main link and voice module statistics supported by MT120xA.

7.1 Alarms

MT120xA detects fault conditions and initiates alarms and events to alert the user:

• Alarms (major and minor) have two statuses, ON and OFF. Alarm status changes to OFF, when a fault condition that caused it is cleared.

• Events have only ON status.

Alarm Buffer

MT120xA maintains two alarm buffers:

• Temporary buffer, represented as the Display All Alarms screen. All alarms, including active alarms, can be deleted from this display.

• Permanent buffer, represented as the Alarm Status screen. Only inactive alarms can be deleted from the Alarm Status screen.

An alarm simultaneously enters both the Display All Alarms log and the Alarm

Status log, and the ALM LED lights to indicate the condition. In addition,

MT120xA displays the ALARM ON indication in the top right-hand corner of the terminal screen. When the event that caused the alarm is cleared, the alarm status changes to OFF, enabling the alarm to be deleted from the permanent buffer.

Working with the Temporary Alarm Buffer

The temporary alarm buffer is represented as the Display All Alarms screen.

To access the Display All Alarms screen:

1. From the Main menu, choose Monitoring.

The Monitoring menu appears (see

Figure 7-1

2. From the Monitoring menu, choose Status.

The Status menu appears (see

Figure 7-2

3. From the Status menu, choose Display.

The Display menu appears (see

Figure 7-3

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Monitoring

1. Status>

2. Statistics>

Please select item <1 to 2>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 7-1. Monitoring Menu

4. From the Display menu, choose Display All Alarms to view the alarms.

MT120xA displays the temporary alarm buffer (see

Figure 7-4

The display includes the alarm identification code, its severity, its status, and the generation date and time.

To delete alarms from the temporary buffer:

• From the Display menu, choose Display & Clear Alarms to view and delete the current alarms.

MT120xA displays the current alarms and deletes them from the buffer when the user exits the screen.

Status

1. Display>

2. Clear>

3. Display Sanity>

Please select item <1 to 3>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 7-2. Status Menu

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Display

1. Display all Alarms

2. Display & Clear Alarms

3. Display Alarm status

Please select item <1 to 3>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 7-3. Display Menu

(88) AIS RED ALARM MAJOR 10-03-2001 01:50:16

(88) AIS RED ALARM OFF 10-03-2001 01:50:1

(20) INTERNAL ERROR Event 10-03-2001 01:48:15

Press ‘y’ To Continue...

Press ‘n’ To Stop.

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 7-4. Temporary Alarms Buffer (Display All Alarms Screen)

Working with the Permanent Buffer

The permanent buffer is represented by the Alarm Status screen.

To access the Alarm Status screen:

• From the Display menu (see

Figure 7-3

), select Display Alarm Status.

MT120xA displays the permanent alarm buffer (see

Figure 7-5

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To delete inactive alarms from the permanent buffer:

1. From the Status menu, select Clear.

The Clear menu appears.

2. Confirm the alarm deletion by choosing Clear All Alarms from the Clear menu.

MT120xA deletes all alarms in the OFF state and events from the permanent buffer.

(81) EXCESSIVE ERROR RATIO MAJOR

(81) EXCESSIVE ERROR RATIO OFF

(20) INTERNAL ERROR Event

Press ‘y’ To Continue...

Press ‘n’ To Stop.

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 7-5. Permanent Buffer (Alarm Status Screen)

List of MT120xA Alarms

Table 7-1

lists the MT120xA alarms according to their identification codes.

Table 7-1. MT120xA Alarms

ID Code Terminal Message

18 DB UPDATE OCCURRED

Description

MT120xA database has been updated

Severity

Event

Note: The INTERNAL ERROR alarm is used for software debugging. To receive detailed description of each internal alarm, enable ‘Open

Internal Alarms’ from the System menu (Main

menu > Configuration > System > Open

Internal Alarms).

BPV ERROR HAS

OCCURRED

A bipolar violation error has been detected on the E1 port

EXCESSIVE ERROR RATIO

The bit error rate of the port exceeds 1×10

-3

Event

Major

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Table 7-1. MT120xA Alarms (Cont.)

ID Code Terminal Message Description Severity

82 ALARM

SIGNAL

INDICATION AIS is being detected at the E1 port

BIPOLAR

VIOLATION

Excessive BPVs at the E1 port

84 T1/E1 FRAME SLIP HAS

OCCURRED

A frame slip occurred at the E1/T1 port

Major

Event

T1/E1 SIGNAL LOSS

AIS RED ALARM

Loss of input signal at the E1/T1 port

Local loss of frame synchronization at the T1 port caused by AIS condition

Major

Local loss of frame synchronization at the E1 port Major 89

LOC SYNC LOSS

(RED ALARM)

REM SYNC LOSS

(YELLOW ALARM)

Remote loss of frame synchronization at the E1 port

MULTIFRAME

ALARM

Local loss of multiframe synchronization at the E1 port

98 REMOTE

ALARM

Remote loss of multiframe synchronization at the

E1 port

Major

Minor

100

130

131

CRC ERROR OCCURRED

OVERFLOW

TRUNK IS DOWN

CRC-4 error in the E1 port receive signal

The required bandwidth exceeds the available bandwidth on the serial main link

A fault exists on the line. This alarm applies only to the serial main link port with the DTE clock mode configured and control signals enabled.

Minor

Major

195 BUNDLE IS OOS Bundle is out of service due to the network connectivity problems

Major

7.2 Sanity Checks

Configuration errors and mismatches are rendered by the MT120xA management software as sanity checks. Their main purpose is to maintain the database validity.

MT120xA supports two types of the sanity check messages:

• Error – major configuration error, which prevents the MT120xA database from updating and saving changes.

• Warning – minor configuration error, which allows the user to update the database and save the changes.

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Displaying the Sanity Errors and Warnings

Every time you update the MT120xA database, the management software analyses the changes. If a major error is detected, MT120xA aborts the database update and displays the following message:

Data base wasn’t changed. Sanity Error - Check alarm.

If a minor error is detected, MT120xA updates the database and displays the following message:

Sanity Warning - Check alarm.

To display the sanity errors and warnings:

1. From the Status menu (see

Figure 7-2

), choose Display Sanity.

The Display Sanity menu appears (see

Figure 7-6

Display Sanity

1. Error

2. Warning

Please select item <1 to 2>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 7-6. Display Sanity Menu

2. From the Display Sanity menu, choose Error to display the sanity errors or choose Warning to display the sanity warnings.

The sanity error or warning list is displayed.

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List of Sanity Errors and Warnings

Table 7-2

lists all sanity errors and warnings generated by MT120xA, in

alphabetical order.

Table 7-2. Sanity Errors and Warnings

BUNDLE DESTINED TO A

PHONE HAS DEST TS OUT

OF RANGE

BUNDLE IS NOT

CONNECTED

CCS TS NOT RELATED TO

THE SAME BUNDLE

Error The destination type is a phone and the specified destination timeslot exceeds 4. Specify a timeslot between 1 and 4, since the FXS supports 4 phones.

Warning A timeslot is assigned to a bundle which is not connected

CCS TS NOT RELATED TO

THE SAME PORT

CODER PROBLEM

Error

At least two timeslots of the E1/T1 port with the CCS signaling are assigned to different bundles. To avoid it, assign all timeslots of the same E1/T1 port with the CCS signaling to the same bundle.

At least two timeslots of the E1/T1 port with the CCS signaling are assigned to different destination slots. To avoid it, assign all timeslots of the same E1/T1 port with the CCS signaling to the same destination slot.

Conflict in the DSP capacity and timeslot configuration. Since each DSP handles six timeslots, every six consecutive timeslots must be configured to use the same voice compression method.

Connectivity values of all bundles which belong to the same group (have the same source IP) must be the same.

CONNECTIVITY VALUES

MUST BE THE SAME FOR ALL

GROUP BUNDLES

DEST TS IS OUT OF RANGE

(DEST PHONE)

DISCONNECT BUNDLE

BEFORE CHANGING CODER

RATE

DOUBLE ROUTE

EMPTY ADMINISTRATOR

LIST

EXTERNAL NOT

CONNECTED

Error

The destination type is a phone and the specified destination timeslot exceeds 4. Specify a timeslot between 1 and 4, since the FXS supports 4 phones.

Voice compression type was changed for a connected bundle.

A mismatch between a voice compression type of an active local bundle and that of the destination bundle may cause problems at a DSP. To avoid this, do the following:

1. Disconnect a bundle of the local MT120xA.

2. Disconnect destination bundle of the remote MT120xA.

3. Change the voice compression method for both bundles.

4. Reconnect the bundles.

Error More than one timeslot is connected to the same destination timeslot

Error The last administrator account is deleted from the user database.

Warning A timeslot is assigned to an E1/T1 port which is not connected

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Table 7-2. Sanity Errors and Warnings (Cont.)

ILLEGAL DESTINATION IP

ADDRESS

ILLEGAL RINGER PROFILE

PERIOD #2

Error

TS INCOMPATIBLE WITH E1

TYPE

Error

TOO MANY CONFIGURED

TS 16 SHOULD BE

DISCONNECTED IN CAS

MODE

Error

Destination IP address for a bundle is not defined

One of the parameters in the second ringer period is set to zero. Either both parameters must be set to zero, or both parameters must be set to non-zero values.

The first parameter represents the ring period of the second ring; the second parameter represents the silence period that follows the second ring.

Timeslot 16 is configured to HDLC when E1 is set to the

G.732S framing mode. Timeslot 16 configuration must be changed to N.C.

Number of timeslots assigned to carry voice exceeds the number of timeslots supported by the unit

Timeslot 16 is configured to Voice when operating MT120xA with CAS signaling. Timeslot 16 configuration must be changed to N.C.

7.3 Collecting Statistics

This section explains how to display performance data collected on the MT120xA main link and voice ports. You can access performance data via the Statistics menu

(see

Figure 7-7

Statistics

1. Bundles statistics>

2. Voice statistics>

3. Voice Rx Signaling statistics

4. Voice Tx Signaling statistics

5. E1/T1 Hdlc statistics>

6. Serial Port statistics>

7. Ethernet statistics>

Please select item <1 to 7>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 7-7. Statistics Menu

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To display the Statistics menu:

• From the Monitoring menu (see

Figure 7-1

), choose Statistics.

The Statistics menu appears.

Displaying Bundle Statistics

The management software enables you to evaluate the performance of each of the

12 MT120xA bundles (see

Figure 7-10

Table 7-3

describes the bundle statistics

values.

The bundles may have one of the following statuses:

• Connect – The bundle is connected

• Disconnected – The bundle is disconnected

• Echo Wait – There is physical connection, but the remote bundle is not active.

• IP OOS – There is no physical connection between the bundles. The reason for this may be an illegal IP address of the destination E1/T1 group.

To display the bundle statistics:

1. From the Statistics menu, select Bundles Statistics.

The Bundles Statistics menu appears (see

Figure 7-8

2. From the Bundles Statistics menu, choose Bundle Number, type the number of the bundle whose statistics you want to view, and then press <Enter>.

Bundles statistics

1. Bundle Number[1 - 12]... (1)

2. Mode>

Please select item <1 to 2>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 7-8. Bundles Statistics Menu

3. From the Bundles Statistics menu, choose Mode.

The Mode menu appears (see

Figure 7-9

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Mode

1. Clear

2. Display

Please select item <1 to 2>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 7-9. Mode Menu

4. From the Mode menu, choose Display.

The Bundle Statistics screen is displayed (see

Figure 7-10

Table 7-3

describes the bundle statistics values.

5. Press <Y> to refresh the display.

6. Press <ESC> to exit the Bundle Statistics screen.

Statistics on Bundle: 1, State: DISCONNECT

Rx statistics

Total Frames :[ 0 ] Total Bytes :[ 0 ]

60 sec Frames :[ 0 ] 60 sec Bytes :[ 0 ]

Tx statistics Type

Total Frames :[ 0 ] Total Bytes :[ 0 ]

60 sec Frames :[ 0 ] 60 sec Bytes :[ 0 ]

Tx on Timeout :[ 0 ] Tx Max Size :[ 0 ]

60 sec Timout :[ 0 ] 60 sec Max Size :[ 0 ]

Data Type

Total - Rx Sg :[ 0 ] Rx Voice :[ 0 ] Rx Hdlc :[ 0 ]

60 sec- Rx Sg :[ 0 ] Rx Voice :[ 0 ] Rx Hdlc :[ 0 ]

Total - Tx Sg :[ 0 ] Tx Voice :[ 0 ] Tx Hdlc :[ 0 ]

60 sec- Tx Sg :[ 0 ] Tx Voice :[ 0 ] Tx Hdlc :[ 0 ]

Silence percent on bundle - Rx :[ 10 ] Tx :[ 10 ]

Press 'Y' for refresh , ESC - for exit.

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 7-10. Bundle Statistics

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Table 7-3. Bundle Statistics Values for Voice Port

Total - Rx Sg

Total - Rx Voice

Total - Rx Hdlc

60 sec - Rx Sg

60 sec - Rx Voice

60 sec - Rx Hdlc

Total - Tx Sg

Total - Tx Voice

Total - Tx Hdlc

60 sec - Tx Sg

60 sec - Tx Voice

60 sec - Tx Hdlc

Silence percent on bundle Rx

Silence percent on bundle Tx

Field Description

Rx Total Frames

Rx Total Bytes

Rx 60 sec Frames

Rx 60 sec Bytes

Tx Total Frames

Tx Total Bytes

Tx 60 sec Frames

Tx 60 sec Bytes

Tx on Timeout

Tx Max Size

60 sec Timeout

60 sec Max Size

Total number of packets received

Total number of data octets of all packets received

Number of packets received during the last 60 seconds

Number of data octets received during the last 60 seconds

Total number of packets transmitted

Total number of data octets of all packets transmitted

Number of packets transmitted during the last 60 seconds

Number of data octets transmitted during the last 60 seconds

Number of packets transmitted as a result of reaching the maximum packetizing interval

Number of packets transmitted as a result of reaching the maximum frame size

Number of packets transmitted as a result of reaching the maximum packetizing interval during the last 60 seconds

Number of packets transmitted as a result of reaching the maximum frame size during the last 60 seconds

Total number of received signaling bits

Total number of received voice bits

Total number of received HDLC bits

Number of signaling packets received during last 60 seconds

Number of voice packets received during last 60 seconds

Number of HDLC packets received during last 60 seconds

Total number of transmitted signaling bits

Total number of transmitted voice bits

Total number of transmitted HDLC bits

Number of signaling packets transmitted during last 60 seconds

Number of voice packets transmitted during last 60 seconds

Number of HDLC packets transmitted during last 60 seconds

Average percentage of silence on all the received timeslots connected to the bundle

Average percentage of silence on all the transmitted timeslots connected to the bundle

To clear the bundle statistics registers:

1. From the Bundles Statistics menu (see

Figure 7-8

), choose Mode.

The Mode menu appears (see

Figure 7-9

2. From the Mode menu, choose Clear.

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Displaying Timeslot Voice Statistics

The MT120xA software enables you to evaluate performance of a separate

timeslot and the DSP used by it (see

Figure 7-12

Table 7-4

describes the timeslot

voice statistics values.

To display the timeslot voice statistics:

1. From the Statistics menu (see

Figure 7-7

), select Voice Statistics.

The Voice Statistics menu appears (see

Figure 7-11

Voice statistics

1. Time Slot[1 - 31]... (1)

2. Mode>

Please select item <1 to 2>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 7-11. Voice Statistics Menu

2. From the Voice Statistics menu, choose Time Slot, type the number of the timeslot whose statistics you want to view, and then press <Enter>.

3. From the Voice Statistics menu, choose Mode.

The Mode menu appears (see

Figure 7-9

4. From the Mode menu, choose Display.

The Timeslot Voice Statistics screen is displayed (see

Figure 7-12

Table 7-4

describes the timeslot voice statistics values.

5. Press <Y> to refresh the display.

6. Press <ESC> to exit the Bundle Statistics screen.

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Voice Statistics Time Slot: 1

Dsp Mode :[ IDLE]

Total Rx Voice :[ 0 ] Total Tx Voice :[ 0 ]

Total Rx Sid :[ 0 ] Total Tx Sid :[ 0 ]

Total Rx Fax :[ 0 ] Total Tx Fax :[ 0 ]

Total Underun :[ 0 ] Total Overrun :[ 0 ]

Max jitter len :[ 150 ]

Silence percent since last clear: Rx: [ 10 ] Tx: [ 10 ]

Press 'Y' for refresh , ESC - for exit.

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 7-12. Timeslot Voice Statistics Screen

Table 7-4. Timeslot Voice Statistics Values

Field Description

DSP Mode

Total Rx Voice

Total Tx Voice

Total Rx Sid

Total Tx Sid

Total Rx Fax

Total Tx Fax

Total Underrun

Total Overrun

Max jitter len

Silence percent since last clear: Rx

Silence percent since last clear: Tx:

• IDLE – DSP is idle

• VOICE – DSP is transmitting voice packets

• DATA – DSP is transmitting HDLC packets

• FAX –DSP is relaying fax signal

• VOICEBAND – DSP is transmitting voiceband data (modem)

Total number of voice packets received from the DSP

Total number of voice packets transmitted to the DSP

Total number of silence packets received from the DSP

Total number of silence packets transmitted to the DSP

Total number of fax packets received from the DSP

Total number of fax packets transmitted to the DSP

Total underrun of the jitter buffer (in packets)

Total overrun of the jitter buffer (in packets)

Max length of the jitter buffer (in msec)

Average percentage of silence carried by the received timeslot since buffer was last cleared

Average percentage of silence carried by the transmitted timeslot since buffer was last cleared

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To clear the timeslot voice statistics registers:

1. From the Voice Statistics menu, choose Mode.

2. From the Mode menu, choose Clear.

Displaying the Voice Signaling Statistics (MT1200A, MT1207A, MT120 xAE)

When operating with the CAS signaling (E1 or T1 voice port only), MT120xA transmits signaling information in one of the timeslots. You can display the mapping of the ABCD bits used by each timeslot inside the signaling timeslot (see

Figure 7-13

and

Figure 7-14

• Rx signaling – Signaling transmitted from the E1/T1 trunk or PBX

• Tx signaling – Signaling transmitted towards the E1/T1 trunk or PBX.

To display the signaling statistics:

1. From the Statistics menu, choose Voice Rx Signaling Statistics to display the

Rx signaling statistics, or choose Voice Tx Signaling Statistics to display the Tx signaling statistics.

The Voice Rx Signaling Statistics screen (see

Figure 7-13

) or Voice Tx

Signaling Statistics screen (see

Figure 7-14

) appears.

2. Press <Y> to refresh the display.

3. Press <ESC> to exit the signaling statistics screen.

Voice Rx Signaling Statistics

Ts1 :[ 0000 ] Ts2 :[ 0000 ] Ts3 :[ 0000 ]

Ts4 :[ 0000 ] Ts5 :[ 0000 ] Ts6 :[ 0000 ]

Ts7 :[ 0000 ] Ts8 :[ 0000 ] Ts9 :[ 0000 ]

Ts10 :[ 0000 ] Ts11 :[ 0000 ] Ts12 :[ 0000 ]

Ts13 :[ 0000 ] Ts14 :[ 0000 ] Ts15 :[ 0000 ]

Ts17 :[ 0000 ] Ts18 :[ 0000 ] Ts19 :[ 0000 ]

Ts20 :[ 0000 ] Ts21 :[ 0000 ] Ts22 :[ 0000 ]

Ts23 :[ 0000 ] Ts24 :[ 0000 ] Ts25 :[ 0000 ]

Ts26 :[ 0000 ] Ts27 :[ 0000 ] Ts28 :[ 0000 ]

Ts29 :[ 0000 ] Ts30 :[ 0000 ] Ts31 :[ 0000 ]

Press 'Y' for refresh , ESC - for exit.

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 7-13. Voice Rx Signaling Statistics

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Voice Tx Signaling Statistics

Ts1 :[ 0000 ] Ts2 :[ 0000 ] Ts3 :[ 0000 ]

Ts4 :[ 0000 ] Ts5 :[ 0000 ] Ts6 :[ 0000 ]

Ts7 :[ 0000 ] Ts8 :[ 0000 ] Ts9 :[ 0000 ]

Ts10 :[ 0000 ] Ts11 :[ 0000 ] Ts12 :[ 0000 ]

Ts13 :[ 0000 ] Ts14 :[ 0000 ] Ts15 :[ 0000 ]

Ts17 :[ 0010 ] Ts18 :[ 0010 ] Ts19 :[ 0010 ]

Ts20 :[ 0010 ] Ts21 :[ 0010 ] Ts22 :[ 0010 ]

Ts23 :[ 0010 ] Ts24 :[ 0010 ] Ts25 :[ 0010 ]

Ts26 :[ 0010 ] Ts27 :[ 0010 ] Ts28 :[ 0010 ]

Ts29 :[ 0010 ] Ts30 :[ 0010 ] Ts31 :[ 0010 ]

Press 'Y' for refresh , ESC - for exit.

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 7-14. Voice Tx Signaling Statistics

Displaying the FXS Signaling Statistics (MT1201A only)

MT1201A records statistics about the FXS analog voice ports.

To display the FXS signaling statistics:

• From the Statistics menu (see

Figure 7-7

), choose FXS Signaling Statistics.

The FXS Signaling Statistics screen is displayed. Press <Enter> to refresh the display. Press <ESC> to exit the FXS signaling statistics screen.

FXS Signaling statistics

Ts# Type Bundle Dest Type Dest Port Dest Ts State

1 N.C 0 PBX 1 0 BOTH_ON_HOOK

2 N.C 0 PBX 1 0 BOTH_ON_HOOK

3 N.C 0 PBX 1 0 BOTH_ON_HOOK

4 N.C 0 PBX 1 0 BOTH_ON_HOOK

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit; ?-help

Figure 7-15. FXS Signaling Statistics Screen

The State of the FXS port can be one of the following:

• BOTH_ON_HOOK (both local and remote handsets are on-hook)

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• RINGBACK (ring-back signal is being sent from remote handset)

• ACTIVE_CALL (call is in progress)

• LOCAL_ON_HOOK (local handset is on-hook, remote handset is not on-hook)

• REMOTE_ON_HOOK (remote handset is on-hook, local handset is not onhook)

• RINGING (remote handset is ringing)

Displaying HDLC Statistics

When the timeslots of the E1/T1 voice ports are configured to carry the HDLC data, MT120xA collects HDLC traffic statistics (see

Figure 7-16

Table 7-5

describes the HDLC statistics values.

HDLC statistics are not relevant for MT1201A units.

To display the HDLC statistics:

1. From the Statistics menu, choose E1/T1 Hdlc Statistics.

The E1/T1 HDLC Statistics menu appears.

2. From the HDLC Statistics menu, choose Display.

The HDLC Statistics screen is displayed (see Figure 7-16).

Table 7-5

describes the HDLC statistics values.

3. Press <Y> to refresh the display.

4. Press <ESC> to exit the HDLC Statistics screen.

Hdlc Statistics

Rx statistics

Total Frames :[ 0 ] Total Bytes :[ 0 ]

60 sec Frames :[ 0 ] 60 sec Bytes :[ 0 ]

Length Error :[ 0 ] NonOctet Aligned :[ 0 ]

Aborted Frames :[ 0 ] Crc Error :[ 0 ]

Overrun :[ 0 ]

Tx statistics

Total Frames :[ 0 ] Total Bytes :[ 0 ]

60 sec Frames :[ 0 ] 60 sec Bytes :[ 0 ]

Underrun :[ 0 ]

Tx Queue - Max Frames :[ 0] Current Frames :[ 0]

Freed Frames :[ 0]

Press 'Y' for refresh , ESC - for exit.

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 7-16. HDLC Statistics Screen

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Table 7-5. HDLC Statistics Values

Field Description

Rx Total Frames

Rx Total Bytes

Rx 60 sec Frames

Rx 60 sec Bytes

Length Error

NonOctet Aligned

Aborted Frames

Total number of HDLC packets received

Total number of data octets of all packets received

Number of HDLC packets received during last 60 seconds

Number of data octets received during last 60 seconds

Number received frames with length violations

Number of received frames which contain a number of bits not divisible by eight

Number of aborted sequences. The counter is incremented by one when at least seven consecutive ones are received during frame reception

Number of received frames with CRC errors Crc Error

Rx Overrun

Tx Total Frames

Tx Total Bytes

Tx 60 sec Frames

Tx 60 sec Bytes

Tx Underrun

Number of received HDLC packets discarded due to lack of buffer resources

Total number of HDLC packets transmitted

Total number of data octets of all packets transmitted

Number of HDLC packets transmitted during last 60 seconds

Number of data octets transmitted during last 60 seconds

Number of transmitted HDLC packets discarded due to lack of buffer resources

Tx Queue - Max Frames Maximum number of the transmitted HDLC packets ever accumulated in the

FIFO buffer

Tx Queue - Current

Frames

Current number of the transmitted HDLC packets in the FIFO buffer

Freed Frames Number of frames discarded from the FIFO buffer when the number of stored frames exceeded buffer capacity

To clear the HDLC statistics registers:

• From the E1/T1 HDLC Statistics menu, choose Clear.

Displaying the Serial Port Statistics

MT120xA evaluates performance of the Serial port (see

Figure 7-18

Table 7-6

describes the Serial port statistics values.

To display the Serial port statistics:

1. From the Statistics menu, choose Serial Port Statistics.

The Serial Port Statistics menu appears (see

Figure 7-17

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Serial Port statistics

1. Clear

2. Display

Please select item <1 to 2>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 7-17. Serial Port Statistics Menu

2. From the Serial Port Statistics menu, choose Display.

The Serial Port Statistics screen is displayed (see

Figure 7-18

Table 7-6

describes the Serial port statistics values.

Serial Port Statistics

Rx statistics

Total Frames :[ 0 ] Total Bytes :[ 0 ]

60 sec Frames :[ 0 ] 60 sec Bytes :[ 0 ]

Length Error :[ 0 ] NonOctet Aligned :[ 0 ]

Aborted Frames :[ 0 ] Crc Error :[ 0 ]

Overrun :[ 0 ] Freed Rx Frames :[ 0 ]

Tx statistics

Total Frames :[ 0 ] Total Bytes :[ 0 ]

60 sec Frames :[ 0 ] 60 sec Bytes :[ 0 ]

Underrun :[ 0 ] Freed Tx Frames :[ 0 ]

Tx Voice Q - Current Frames :[ 0] Max Frames :[ 0]

Tx Data Q - Current Frames :[ 0] Max Frames :[ 0]

Tx Mng Q - Current Frames :[ 0] Max Frames :[ 0]

BandWidth To Line - Average:[ 0] Max:[ 0] (bit/Sec)

Press 'Y' for refresh , ESC - for exit.

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 7-18. Serial Port Statistics Screen

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Table 7-6. Serial Port Statistics Values

Field Description

Rx Total Frames

Rx Total Bytes

Rx 60 sec Frames

Rx 60 sec Bytes

Rx Length Error

Rx NonOctet Aligned

Rx Aborted Frames

Total number of HDLC packets received

Total number of data octets of all packets received

Number of HDLC packets received during last 60 seconds

Number of data octets received during last 60 seconds

Number received frames with length violations

Number of received frames which contain a number of bits not divisible by eight

Number of aborted sequences. The counter is incremented by one when at least seven consecutive ones are received during frame reception

Number of received frames with CRC errors Rx Crc Error

Rx Overrun

Freed RX Frames

Tx Total Frames

Tx Total Bytes

Tx 60 sec Frames

Number of received HDLC packets discarded due to lack of buffer resources

Number of frames discarded from the FIFO buffer when the number of stored frames exceeded buffer capacity

Total number of HDLC packets transmitted

Total number of data octets of all packets transmitted

Number of HDLC packets transmitted during last 60 seconds

Tx 60 sec Bytes

Tx Underrun

Freed Tx Frames

Number of data octets transmitted during last 60 seconds

Number of transmitted HDLC packets discarded due to lack of buffer resources

Number of frames discarded from the FIFO buffer when the number of stored frames exceeded buffer capacity

Current number of the transmitted HDLC voice packets in the FIFO buffer Tx Voice Q - Current

Frames

Tx Voice Q - Max

Frames

Tx Data Q - Current

Frames

Tx Data Q - Max

Frames

Maximum number of the transmitted HDLC voice packets ever accumulated in the FIFO buffer

Current number of the transmitted HDLC data packets in the FIFO buffer

Tx Mng Q - Current

Frames

Maximum number of the transmitted HDLC data packets ever accumulated in the FIFO buffer

Current number of the transmitted HDLC management packets in the FIFO buffer

Tx Mng Q - Max Frames Maximum number of the transmitted HDLC management packets ever accumulated in the FIFO buffer

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Displaying the Ethernet Statistics

MT120xA evaluates performance of the 10/100BaseT Ethernet port (see

Figure 7-20

Table 7-7

describes the Ethernet statistics values.

To display the Ethernet statistics:

1. From the Statistics menu, choose Ethernet Statistics.

The Ethernet Statistics menu appears (see

Figure 7-19

Ethernet statistics

1. Clear

2. Display

Please select item <1 to 2>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 7-19. Ethernet Statistics Menu

2. From the Ethernet Statistics menu, select Display.

The Ethernet Statistics screen is displayed (see

Figure 7-20

Table 7-7

describes the Ethernet statistics values.

3. Press <Y> to refresh the display.

4. Press <ESC> to exit the Ethernet Statistics screen.

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Switch Statistics

Network Port User Port

Rx Total Frames :[ 0 ] [ 0 ]

Rx 60sec Frames :[ 0 ] [ 0 ]

Tx Total Frames :[ 0 ] [ 0 ]

Tx 60sec Frames :[ 0 ] [ 0 ]

PHY Err Count :[ 0 ] [ 0 ]

PHY 60sec Err Count:[ 0 ] [ 0 ]

Freed Rx Frames (Network & User): [ 0 ]

Press 'Y' for refresh , ESC - for exit.

ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 7-20. Ethernet Statistics Screen

Table 7-7. Ethernet Statistics Values

Field Description

Network Port: Rx Total

Frames

Network Port: Rx 60 sec Frames

Network Port: Tx Total

Frames

Network Port: Tx 60 sec

Frames

Network Port: PHY Err

Count

Network Port: PHY 60 sec Err Count

User Port: Rx Total

Frames

User Port: Rx 60 sec

Frames

User Port: Tx Total

Frames

User Port: Tx 60 sec

Frames

Total number of packets received on Network port

Number of packets received during last 60 seconds on Network port

Total number of packets transmitted on Network port

Number of packets transmitted during last 60 seconds on Network port

Total number of errors on Network port

Number of errors during the last 60 seconds on Network port

Total number of packets received on User port

Number of packets received during last 60 seconds on User port

Total number of packets transmitted on User port

Number of packets transmitted during last 60 seconds on User port

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Table 7-7. Ethernet Statistics Values (Cont.)

Field Description

User Port: PHY Err

Count

User Port: PHY 60 sec

Err Count

Freed Rx Frames

(Network & User

Total number of errors on User port

Number of errors during the last 60 seconds on User port

Total number of frames freed due to errors

To clear the Ethernet statistics registers:

• From the Ethernet Statistics menu, choose Clear.

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Appendix A

Interface Connector

Specifications

A.1 Voice Ports

T1/E1 Interface Connector (MT1200A, MT1207A, MT120 xAE)

The balanced T1/E1 voice port interface terminates in a RJ-45 connector.

Figure A-1

illustrates the pin location in the RJ-45 connector.

Table A-1

lists the

T1/E1 connector pin assignment.

1 8

Figure A-1. RJ-45 Connector Pin Location

Table A-1. T1/E1 RJ-45 Connector Pinout

Pin

1, 2

4, 5

Function

Receive (input)

Transmit (output)

FXS Interface Connectors (MT1201A only)

The FXS interfaces terminate in RJ-11 connectors.

Figure A-2

illustrates the pin

location in the RJ-11 connector.

Table A-2

lists the FXS connector pin assignment.

1 6

Figure A-2. RJ-11 Connector Pin Location

Table A-2. FXS Connector Pinout

Pin Function

3 Ring

4 Tip

Voice Ports A-1

Chapter A Interface Connector Specifications

A.2 Ethernet Interface Connectors

The 10/100BaseT user and network port interfaces also terminate in RJ-45 connectors (previously illustrated in

Figure A-1

Table A-3

lists the Ethernet

connector pin assignment.

Table A-3. Ethernet Connector Pinout

TD (+)

TD (-)

RD (+)

RD (-)

Transmit Data (positive)

Transmit Data (negative)

Receive Data (positive)

Receive Data (negative)

Note

Ethernet main link port supports connection via straight and cross cables.

A-2 Ethernet Interface Connectors

Chapter A Interface Connector Specifications

A.3 Serial Port

Serial Port Connector

The MT120xA Serial port terminates in an RS-530/DCE interface with a female

DB-25 connector.

Table A-4

lists the pin assignment of the Serial port DB-25

connector.

Table A-4. DB-25 Serial Port Connector Pin Assignment

Pin Number Function Direction

18 – –

21 – –

25 – –

Serial Port A-3

Chapter A Interface Connector Specifications

Additional interfaces are supported via interface adapter cables that convert the

MT120xA Serial port’s RS-530/DCE interface to the target Serial interface.

Table A-5

lists the supported Serial interfaces and the name of the associated Serial

interface cable. The pin assignment of the Serial interface adapter cables are provided in the sections that follow.

Table A-5. Serial Interfaces supported by MT120xA

Serial Interface Adaptor Cable Interface Adapter

Cable Pin Assignment

RS-530/DTE MT1205

–

Table A-6

–

RS-530A/DTE MT1205

V.35/DCE MT1203

X.21/DCE

CBL-VM110/X21/DCE

Table A-9

X.21/DTE

CBL-VM110/X21/DTE

Table A-10

Chapter A Interface Connector Specifications

RS-530/DTE Interface Adapter Cable

The MT1205 interface adapter cable converts the MT120xA Serial port into an

RS-530/DTE Serial interface. The interface adapter cable terminates in a female

D-25 connector.

Table A-6

lists the pin assignment at each end of the interface

cable.

Table A-6. MT1205 Interface Cable Pin Assignment

Pin on DB-25 Connector

(Vmux-110 Serial Port Side)

Pin on DB-25 Connector

(User Equipment Side)

1 1

7 7

22 23

6 20

23 22

20 6

10 10

8 8

19 13

4 5

13 19

5 4

24 9

11 17

12 12

15 15

9 11

17 24

14 16

2 3

16 14

3 2

Serial Port A-5

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V.35/DCE Interface Adapter Cable

The MT1203 interface adapter cable converts the MT120xA Serial port into a

V.35/DCE Serial interface. The interface cable terminates in a male V.35 connector.

Table A-7

lists the pin assignment at each end of the interface cable.

Table A-7. MT1203 Interface Cable Pin Assignment

Pin on DB-25 Connector Pin on V.35 Connector

1 A

3 R

16 T

2 P

14 S

24 U

11 W

17 V

9 X

15 Y

12 AA(a)

5 D

4 C

20 H

7 B

8 F

6 E

Chapter A Interface Connector Specifications

V.35/DTE Interface Adapter Cable

The MT1204 interface adapter cable converts the MT120xA Serial port into a

V.35/DTE Serial interface. The interface cable terminates in a male V.35 connector.

Table A-8

lists the pin assignment at each end of the interface cable.

Table A-8. MT1204 Interface Cable Pin Assignment

Pin on DB-25 Connector Pin on V.35 Connector

1 A

3 P

16 S

2 R

14 T

24 V

11 X

17 U

9 W

15 Y

12 AA(a)

5 C

4 D

20 E

7 B

8 F

6 H

Serial Port A-7

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X.21/DCE Interface Adapter Cable

The CBL-VM110/X21/DCE interface adapter cable converts the MT120xA Serial port into an X.21/DCE Serial interface. The interface cable terminates in a female

D-15 connector.

Table A-9

lists the pin assignment at each end of the interface

cable.

Table A-9. X.21/DCE Interface Cable Pin Assignment

Pin on DB-25 Connector Pin on D-15 Connector Comments

1 1

7 8

4 3

19 10

Twisted

8 5

10 12

Twisted

15 6

12 13

Twisted

2 2

Twisted

14 9

3 4

16 11

Twisted

24 7

11 14

Twisted

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X.21/DTE Interface Adapter Cable

The CBL-VM110/X21/DTE interface adapter cable converts the MT120xA Serial port into an X.21/DTE Serial interface. The interface cable terminates in a male

D-15 connector.

Table A-10

lists the pin assignment at each end of the interface

cable.

Table A-10. X.21/DTE Interface Cable Pin Assignment

Pin on DB-25 Connector Pin on D-15 Connector Comments

1 1

7 8

8 3

10 10

Twisted

4 5

19 12

Twisted

24 6

11 13

Twisted

3 2

Twisted

16 9

2 4

14 11

Twisted

A.4 CONTROL Connector

The control terminal interface terminates in a V.24/RS-232 8-pin RJ-45 connector.

Connection to an ASCII terminal is made via CBL-RJ45/D9/F/STR cable.

Table A-11

lists the cable pin assignment.

Table A-11. CBL-RJ45/D9/F/STR Cable Pin Assignment

RJ-45 DB-9

Pin 4 GND

Pin 5 RX (out)

Pin 6 TX (in)

Pin 7 CTS

Pin 8 RTS

Pin 5 GND

Pin 2 RX

Pin 3 TX

Pin 8 CTS

Pin 7 RTS

CONTROL Connector A-9

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Appendix B

Boot Manager and Software

Downloading

B.1 Introduction

This chapter describes the MT120xA boot software and provides instructions for software downloading via XMODEM or TFTP applications.

The MT120xA software is stored in the flash memory in two sections: boot and file system. The boot sector holds a boot program that calls up the rest of the program from the file system.

The file system can hold two compressed copies of the MT120xA application software. One copy is referred to as active partition (usually partition 1), the other

– as backup partition (usually partition 0). The active partition is decompressed and loaded into the MT120xA RAM upon power-up. The backup file is used whenever the active file is missing or corrupted.

B.2 Booting MT120xA

MT120xA boots up automatically. After power-up, no user intervention is required, except when the user wants to access the file system to modify or update the MT120xA application software.

Boot Sequence

The following is a description of the boot sequence. If the system is working normally, the entire process is completed within two minutes.

1. The boot program searches for the active partition in the file system. If the file exists, the program continues.

If the file does not exist, the boot program searches for the backup file. If the backup is found, it is used instead of the active partition, and the boot process continues.

If there is no backup file, you must download a file via the XMODEM protocol.

The received file is saved as the active file in the file system.

2. Active and backup partitions are compressed and automatically decompressed into the RAM before execution begins.

3. After decompression, the MT120xA software starts to execute and the user can begin working.

Booting MT120xA B-1

Chapter B Boot Manager and Software Downloading

Accessing the File System

The file system menu is an option that allows the user to perform basic file transfer operations. These operations are all optional.

When working with the File System menu, configure the ASCII terminal rate to

115.2 kbps.

To access the File System menu:

• Press <Enter> several times immediately after powering MT120xA up.

The File System menu is displayed (see

Figure B-1

RAD VMUX_110 Boot Version 1.40 (Jun 16 2002)

RAD Boot Manager Version 4.30 (Jun 16 2002)

0 – Exit Boot-Manager

1 – Show partitions information

2 – Set the active partition

3 – Erase a partition

4 – Download an application by XMODEM

5 – Select an application to run temporarily

6 – Erase all partitions

7 – Show basic hardware information

8 - System configuration

9 - Download an application by TFTP

Select:

Figure B-1. File System Menu

From the File System menu, you can:

• Show the partition information.

• Set the active partition.

• Erase a partition.

• Download an application via XMODEM application (see the

Downloading

Application Files via XMODEM

Downloading Application Files using the TFTP

• Select a partition for a temporary (one-time) use.

• Erase all partitions.

• Display the basic hardware information (RAM, ROM size etc)

• Assign IP values to MT120xA for the client TFTP application (see the

Downloading Application Files using the TFTP

• Download application software via client TFTP application (see the