Patton electronic Switch 3196RC User Manual

Model 3196RC  
iDSL TDM-Digital Access  
Concentrator (T-DAC)  
User Manual  
Sales Office: +1 (301) 975-1000  
Technical Support: +1 (301) 975-1007  
Part Number: 07MD3196RC-GS, Rev. D  
Revised: February 17, 2012  
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Summary Table of Contents  
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Introduction.................................................................................................................................................. 16  
Hardware installation.................................................................................................................................... 24  
Configuring the T-DAC for operation .......................................................................................................... 35  
Operation and shutdown............................................................................................................................... 68  
Troubleshooting and maintenance................................................................................................................ 70  
Contacting Patton for assistance ................................................................................................................... 85  
A Network Ports (RJ-21X) connector pin-out ................................................................................................. 88  
B WAN Network Module connector pinout .................................................................................................... 91  
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Table of Contents  
Summary Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................... 3  
Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................... 4  
List of Figures ................................................................................................................................................. 7  
List of Tables .................................................................................................................................................. 9  
Compliance Information .............................................................................................................................. 10  
Radio and TV Interference .............................................................................................................................10  
Industry Canada Notice ..................................................................................................................................11  
FCC Part 68 (ACTA) Statement .....................................................................................................................11  
CE Notice .......................................................................................................................................................12  
About this guide ........................................................................................................................................... 13  
Audience............................................................................................................................................................... 13  
Structure............................................................................................................................................................... 13  
Precautions........................................................................................................................................................... 14  
Typographical conventions used in this document................................................................................................ 14  
General conventions .......................................................................................................................................14  
Mouse conventions .........................................................................................................................................15  
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Introduction.................................................................................................................................................. 16  
Model 3196RC iDSL T-DAC overview................................................................................................................17  
Hardware overview................................................................................................................................................18  
WAN ..............................................................................................................................................................18  
LAN ...............................................................................................................................................................19  
RS-232 control port ........................................................................................................................................19  
Power system ..................................................................................................................................................19  
Central processing unit ...................................................................................................................................19  
iDSL ports ......................................................................................................................................................19  
System timing .................................................................................................................................................20  
Temperature ...................................................................................................................................................20  
Altitude ...........................................................................................................................................................20  
Humidity ........................................................................................................................................................20  
Physical dimensions ........................................................................................................................................20  
Management services ......................................................................................................................................20  
LED display ....................................................................................................................................................21  
Approvals ..............................................................................................................................................................23  
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Hardware installation.................................................................................................................................... 24  
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................25  
Unpacking the Model 3196RC T-DAC................................................................................................................25  
T-DAC blades installation.....................................................................................................................................25  
Cable installation...................................................................................................................................................27  
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Connecting the Ethernet ports ........................................................................................................................27  
Connecting the 10/100Base-T Ethernet port to an Ethernet switch or hub ...............................................27  
Connecting the EIA-561 RS-232 configuration port (DCE configured) .........................................................28  
Connecting to the T1/E1 WAN ports ............................................................................................................29  
Connecting the iDSL ports .............................................................................................................................31  
Connecting the BITS clock .............................................................................................................................32  
Completing the hardware installation....................................................................................................................34  
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Configuring the T-DAC for operation .......................................................................................................... 35  
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................36  
Configuration prerequisites ...................................................................................................................................36  
Initial configuration through the RS-232 control port...........................................................................................37  
Connecting the DB9-RJ45 adapter with the included cable ............................................................................37  
Setting up the HyperTerminal (or similar program) session ............................................................................38  
Using a browser to complete Model 3196RC configuration ..................................................................................41  
Displaying the T-DAC 3196RC web administration pages .............................................................................41  
Home page overview .................................................................................................................................42  
Configuring the default gateway .....................................................................................................................44  
Configuring the system clocking parameters ...................................................................................................45  
Configuring the DS0 mapping ........................................................................................................................47  
Examples for configuring static connections. .............................................................................................49  
Activating the iDSL ports ...............................................................................................................................54  
Configuring Patton iDSL CPE device remotely via the Model 3196RC .........................................................54  
Configuring line settings and signaling for E1 .................................................................................................57  
Accessing the Line Interface Settings .........................................................................................................57  
Configuring the E1 line interface settings ........................................................................................................58  
Configuring line settings and signaling for T1 ................................................................................................60  
Accessing the Line Interface Settings .........................................................................................................60  
Configuring the T1 line settings ................................................................................................................61  
Saving your configuration......................................................................................................................................63  
Backing up your configuration parameters.............................................................................................................63  
Backing up the configuration store in flash memory .......................................................................................65  
Completing the installation ...................................................................................................................................66  
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Operation and shutdown............................................................................................................................... 68  
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................69  
Activating the Model 3196RC...............................................................................................................................69  
De-activating the Model 3196RC .........................................................................................................................69  
Troubleshooting and maintenance................................................................................................................ 70  
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................71  
Fault analysis.........................................................................................................................................................72  
Basic iDSL and T1/E1 test modes .........................................................................................................................74  
iDSL port test modes ......................................................................................................................................74  
Local loop .................................................................................................................................................74  
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Remote loop ..............................................................................................................................................75  
Line Loop .................................................................................................................................................76  
T1/E1 port test modes ....................................................................................................................................77  
DSX1 payload loop (dsx1PayloadLoop) ....................................................................................................77  
DSX1 line loop (dsxLineLoop) ..................................................................................................................78  
Periodic maintenance ............................................................................................................................................78  
Calibration ......................................................................................................................................................78  
Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................................79  
Replacing the Model 3196RC .........................................................................................................................79  
Exporting the current Model 3196RC configuration ................................................................................79  
Removing the defective Model 3196RC ....................................................................................................82  
Installing the replacement Model 3196RC ................................................................................................83  
Importing a saved configuration ................................................................................................................83  
Completing the installation .......................................................................................................................84  
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Contacting Patton for assistance ................................................................................................................... 85  
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................86  
Contact information..............................................................................................................................................86  
Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs)...................................................................86  
Warranty coverage ..........................................................................................................................................86  
Out-of-warranty service .............................................................................................................................86  
Returns for credit ......................................................................................................................................86  
Return for credit policy .............................................................................................................................87  
RMA numbers ................................................................................................................................................87  
Shipping instructions ................................................................................................................................87  
A Network Ports (RJ-21X) connector pin-out ................................................................................................. 88  
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................89  
B WAN Network Module connector pinout .................................................................................................... 91  
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................92  
68-Pin Telco pinout..............................................................................................................................................92  
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List of Figures  
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List of Tables  
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Compliance Information  
Radio and TV Interference  
The Model 3196RC generates and uses radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly—that is,  
in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions—may cause interference to radio and television recep-  
tion. The Model 3196RC has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device  
in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide rea-  
sonable protection from such interference in a commercial installation. However, there is no guarantee that  
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If the Model 3196RC causes interference to radio or tele-  
vision reception, which can be determined by disconnecting the cables, try to correct the interference by one or  
more of the following measures: moving the computing equipment away from the receiver, re-orienting the  
receiving antenna, and/or plugging the receiving equipment into a different AC outlet (such that the comput-  
ing equipment and receiver are on different branches).  
Interference can also be reduced by installing an optional clamp-on ferrite (Patton P/N 0816-13) on the DSL  
cable, within 12 inches (30 cm) of the DSL connector (see figure 1)  
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on DSL cable, within 12 inches  
(30 cm) of DSL connector  
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transition module  
Figure 1. Ferrite location  
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Industry Canada Notice  
Note This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equip-  
ment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration  
number. The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies  
that registration was performed based on a Declaration of conformity  
indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It  
does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment.  
Users should not attempt to establish or modify ground connections  
themselves, instead they should contact the appropriate electric  
inspection authority or electrician.  
CAUTION  
FCC Part 68 (ACTA) Statement  
This equipment complies with Part 68 of FCC rules and the requirements adopted by ACTA. On the bottom  
side of this equipment is a label that contains—among other information—a product identifier in the format  
US: AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company.  
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply  
with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA.  
This equipment uses a Universal Service Order Code (USOC) jack: RJ-11C.  
If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance  
that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone  
company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint  
with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.  
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could  
affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in  
order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.  
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact our company.  
If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you dis-  
connect the equipment until the problem is resolved.  
Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public  
service commission or corporation commission for information.  
In accordance with FCC rules and regulation CFR 47 68.218(b)(6), you must notify the telephone company  
prior to disconnection. The following information may be required when applying to your local telephone com-  
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pany for leased line facilities. The Universal Service Order Code (USOC) is RJ48. The Facility Interface Codes  
(FIC) are 04DU9-BN, 04DU9-DN, 04DU9-1KN, and 04DU9-1SN. The Service Order Code (SOC) is 6.0N.  
Facility  
Interface Code  
Service  
Code  
Network  
Connection  
Service  
1.544 Mbps SF format without line power  
1.544 Mbps SF and B8ZS without line power  
1.544 Mbps ANSI ESF without line power  
1.544 Mbps ANSI ESF and B8ZS without line  
power  
04DU9-BN  
04DU9-DN  
04DU9-1KN  
04DU9-1SN  
6.0N  
6.0N  
6.0N  
6.0N  
RJ-48C  
RJ-48C  
RJ-48C  
RJ-48C  
CE Notice  
The CE symbol on your Patton Electronics equipment indicates that it is in compliance with the Electromag-  
netic Compatibility (EMC) directive and the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) of the European Union (EU). A  
Certificate of Compliance is available by contacting Technical Support.  
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About this guide  
This guide describes installing and configuring a Patton Electronics Model 3196RC TDM-Digital Access  
Concentrator (T-DAC). By the time you are finished with this guide, your T-DAC will be connected to the  
remote DSL modems and transferring data. The instructions in this guide are based on the following assump-  
tions:  
The T-DAC will connect to a T1 or E1  
There is a LAN connected to the Ethernet port of the T-DAC  
Users will be connected to remote iDSL modems  
Audience  
This guide is intended for the following users:  
Operators  
Installers  
Maintenance technicians  
Structure  
This guide contains the following chapters and appendices:  
Chapter 1 describes the T-DAC  
Chapter 2 describes installing the T-DAC hardware  
Chapter 3 describes configuring the T-DAC for use  
Chapter 4 details how to power up and deactivate the T-DAC  
Chapter 5 contains troubleshooting and maintenance information  
Chapter 6 contains information on contacting Patton technical support for assistance  
For best results, read the contents of this guide before you install the T-DAC.  
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Precautions  
Notes and cautions, which have the following meanings, are used throughout this guide to help you become  
aware of potential T-DAC problems. Warnings relate to personal injury issues, and Cautions refer to potential  
property damage.  
Note Calls attention to important information.  
The shock hazard symbol and WARNING heading indicate a potential electric  
shock hazard. Strictly follow the warning instructions to avoid injury caused  
by electric shock.  
WARNING  
The alert symbol and WARNING heading indicate a potential safety hazard.  
Strictly follow the warning instructions to avoid personal injury.  
WARNING  
The shock hazard symbol and CAUTION heading indicate a  
potential electric shock hazard. Strictly follow the instructions to  
avoid property damage caused by electric shock.  
CAUTION  
The alert symbol and CAUTION heading indicate a potential haz-  
ard. Strictly follow the instructions to avoid property damage.  
CAUTION  
Typographical conventions used in this document  
This section describes the typographical conventions and terms used in this guide.  
General conventions  
The procedures described in this manual use the following text conventions:  
Table 1. General conventions  
Convention  
Meaning  
Indicates a cross-reference hyperlink that points to a figure, graphic,  
table, or section heading. Clicking on the hyperlink jumps you to the ref-  
erence. When you have finished reviewing the reference, click on the  
Garamond blue type  
Go to Previous View button  
in the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader  
toolbar to return to your starting point.  
Futura bold type  
Italicized Futura type  
Futura type  
Indicates the names of menu bar options.  
Indicates the names of options on pull-down menus.  
Indicates the names of fields or windows.  
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Table 1. General conventions  
Meaning  
Convention  
Garamond bold type  
Indicates the names of command buttons that execute an action.  
Angle brackets indicate function and keyboard keys, such as <SHIFT>,  
<CTRL>, <C>, and so on.  
< >  
Are you ready?  
% dir *.*  
All system messages and prompts appear in the Courierfont as the  
system would display them.  
Bold Courier font indicates where the operator must type a response or  
command  
Mouse conventions  
The following conventions are used when describing mouse actions:  
Table 2. Mouse conventions  
Convention  
Meaning  
Left mouse button  
This button refers to the primary or leftmost mouse button (unless you have  
changed the default configuration).  
Right mouse button This button refers the secondary or rightmost mouse button (unless you have  
changed the default configuration).  
Point  
This word means to move the mouse in such a way that the tip of the pointing  
arrow on the screen ends up resting at the desired location.  
Click  
Means to quickly press and release the left or right mouse button (as instructed in  
the procedure). Make sure you do not move the mouse pointer while clicking a  
mouse button.  
Double-click  
Drag  
Means to press and release the same mouse button two times quickly  
This word means to point the arrow and then hold down the left or right mouse but-  
ton (as instructed in the procedure) as you move the mouse to a new location.  
When you have moved the mouse pointer to the desired location, you can release  
the mouse button.  
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Chapter 1 Introduction  
Chapter contents  
Model 3196RC iDSL T-DAC overview................................................................................................................17  
Hardware overview................................................................................................................................................18  
WAN ..............................................................................................................................................................18  
LAN ...............................................................................................................................................................19  
RS-232 control port ........................................................................................................................................19  
Power system ..................................................................................................................................................19  
Central processing unit ...................................................................................................................................19  
iDSL ports ......................................................................................................................................................19  
System timing .................................................................................................................................................20  
Temperature ...................................................................................................................................................20  
Altitude ...........................................................................................................................................................20  
Humidity ........................................................................................................................................................20  
Physical dimensions ........................................................................................................................................20  
Management services ......................................................................................................................................20  
LED display ....................................................................................................................................................21  
Approvals ..............................................................................................................................................................23  
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1 • Introduction  
Model 3196RC iDSL T-DAC overview  
The Model 3196RC (see figure 2) provides 16 iDSL subscriber ports and 4, 8, 12, or 16 T1/E1 WAN uplink  
ports. A built-in digital cross-connect switch provides completely flexible grooming: the capability to connect  
any DS0-channel to any other DS0-channel from the WAN uplink ports or the iDSL ports. The T-DAC com-  
bines a time-slot multiplexer and a centralized web-based management system on a front and rear blade for  
insertion in a rack with a CPCI mid-plane architecture. The front blade contains LED status indicators, an RS-  
232 configuration port and a 10/100 Ethernet management port. The rear blade contains the iDSL modem  
connections and WAN port connections. The 16 iDSL subscriber ports connect to compatible customer  
premise equipment modems for data rates up to 144 kbps over a single pair. The WAN links accept channel-  
ized T1 or E1 network connections.  
Each iDSL port requires only a single twisted pair (2-wires) for full-duplex data transmission at ranges in excess  
of 9 km (24 AWG). TC-PAM line encoding ensures spectral compatibility within existing voice/data bundles.  
Each WAN port terminates T1/E1 with flexible any-to-any DS0 mapping. The entire system can be managed  
in-band (via T1/E1 Frame Relay/PPP links) or out-of-band from a web browser by means of SNMP/HTTP-  
based management screens.  
The Model 3196RC connects 16 iDSL remote NTUs or modems at data-rates up to 144 kbps to digital  
(ATM/FR/DDN/IP) networks, thus permitting multi-service access to CLECs, ISPs, and PTTs.  
Figure 2. Model 3196RC T-DAC  
Model 3196RC iDSL T-DAC overview  
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1 • Introduction  
Hardware overview  
The Model 3196RC combines transmission and networking technology concentrating 16 iDSL ports and 4 to  
16 T1/E1 WAN links into a single slot blade for a standard CPCI chassis. The T-DAC front blade (see  
figure 3) contains a full set of LED status indicators presented on the front panel, and an RS-232 async control  
port. The rear blade presents electrical connections for the iDSL modems and WAN ports as well as an alarm  
LED.  
Midplane  
Front Blade  
Rear Blade  
Front  
Rear  
Side view  
Figure 3. Model 3196RC T-DAC features  
WAN  
The 3196RC includes four, eight, twelve, or sixteen WAN uplink ports selectable for T1 or E1 operation. The  
WAN uplink ports may be connected to ATM/FR/DDN/ IP network backbones and are accessible via the 68-  
pin SCSI connector. Also included are:  
Four to sixteen built-in T1/E1 CSU/DSUs  
T1 1.544 Mbps with D4 or ESF framing, AMI or B8ZS line coding, FCC part 68 compliant  
E1 2.048 Mbps multi-framing with or without CRC4 framing, AMI/HDB3 line coding, CTR-12, and  
CTR-13 compliant  
Built-in fuses and surge protectors  
Hardware overview  
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1 • Introduction  
LAN  
The 10/100-Mbps Ethernet LAN port is presented on an RJ-45 connector with an auto-sensing/full-duplex  
10Base-T or 100Base-T interface. Also included are:  
100Base-TX half-/full-duplex operation (100 + 100)  
10Base-T half-/full-duplex operation (10 + 10)  
Auto detection and fallback  
10/100 Mbps link and status indicators  
RS-232 control port  
The RS-232 port provides for initial configuration of the Model 3196RC. The RS-232 port supports:  
Asynchronous data rates of 19.2 kbps, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit.  
An RJ-45 connector with EIA-561 pinouts  
A management interface that supports VT-100 terminals  
Hardware flow control (RTS and CTS)  
Power system  
The 3196RC obtains power from the CPCI chassis via PCMG 2.11 47-pin power connectors on the front and  
rear blade. Total power consumption is a maximum of 43 Watts, provided by modular power supplies installed  
in the CPCI chassis.  
Central processing unit  
The 3196RC employs an Intel i960VH RISC processor operating at 100 MHz/100 Mips. The CPU controls  
the memory, front/back-panel and management interface for iDSL port/WAN time slot mapping, local  
switching, loopback and the management system. The memory holds:  
4 MB Flash ROM  
8 MB EDO DRAM  
iDSL ports  
The 16 iDSL ports operate at data-rates up to 144 kbps and are accessible via the RJ-21X 50-pin Telco connec-  
tor. Each port uses one twisted-pair (2-wires) for full-duplex communication. The iDSL ports can be concen-  
trated into TDM data output on the WAN ports. Other features include:  
Line encoding defined by iDSL  
“Plug-and-Play” automatic configuration between the multiplexer and the CPE modems  
Built-in surge protection  
Configuration parameters and line status indicators accessible to upper-level utility or application software  
Hardware overview  
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1 • Introduction  
System timing  
The iDSL T-DAC's system timing may be derived from an internal clock from an on-board chip, a CPE iDSL  
modem, a network clock from one of the T1/E1 WAN ports, or an external 64-kHz BITS (building integrated  
timing supply) reference clock.  
The system timing is configured through the NMS.  
Temperature  
Operating range: 32–104°F (0–40°C)  
Altitude  
Maximum operating altitude: 15,000 feet (4,752 meters)  
Humidity  
5 to 95% relative humidity (RH), non-condensing  
Physical dimensions  
1.75 inches (4.44 cm) height, standard 19-inch (48.26 cm) width, 12-inch (30.48 cm) depth  
Weight: 8.94 lbs (20.12 kg)  
Management services  
Out-of-Band RS-232 configuration port for management and control  
SNMP version 1 configuration management  
MIB II  
TELNET via Ethernet  
SYSLOG Client  
Remote Software Upgrade via FTP/TFTP  
Built-in HTTP server for complete configuration and control using a standard web browser  
Frame Relay or PPP in-band management via T1/E1 DS0s.  
Hardware overview  
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1 • Introduction  
POWER LED  
CPU LED  
POWER  
CPU F  
ALARM LED  
AIL  
SYSTEM LED  
ALARM  
SYSTEM  
ETHERNET LED  
ETHERNET  
CLK SOURCE  
CLK ERROR  
TEST MODE  
CLK SOURCE LED  
CLK ERROR LED  
WAN LED  
TEST MODE LED  
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CONFIG  
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READY  
LED  
Figure 4. Model 3196RC front panel LEDs  
LED display  
Front panel LEDs (figure 3) display the status of the WAN ports, the iDSL ports, the Ethernet LAN port,  
power, and the alarms. The LEDs are described in table 3.  
Table 3. LED definitions  
LED  
POWER  
Color Status  
Meaning  
Green On solid Power is being applied. No action recommended.  
Flashing The 3196RC has detected a power failure on a power bus.  
Off  
On solid CPU is unable to load the software from FLASH to RAM for operation.  
Off The CPU is operating normally.  
No input power is being applied.  
CPU FAIL  
ALARM  
Red  
Yellow On solid A minor alarm condition has been detected.  
Flashing A major alarm condition has been detected.  
Off  
Green Flashing The Model 3196RC is operating normally.  
Off The Model 3196RC is not functioning properly.  
Green On solid Link status is nominal for the Ethernet port. No action recommended.  
Off  
The Model 3196RC is operating normally.  
SYSTEM  
ETHERNET  
A valid link has not been detected.  
Hardware overview  
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1 • Introduction  
Table 3. LED definitions (Continued)  
Meaning  
LED  
Color Status  
CLK SOURCE  
Green On solid The 3196RC is set as the Master Clock source.  
Flashing The 3196RC is set as the secondary clock source.  
Off  
The 3196RC is set as the slave, getting its clock from the H.110 Bus.  
CLK ERROR  
Yellow On solid Master Clock source has been lost and the 3196RC is using the secondary source  
for its clock.  
Flashing Master Clock source and the Secondary Clock source have been lost and the 3196RC  
is using its internal crystal for its clock.  
Off  
No clock errors currently detected.  
TEST MODE  
WANa  
Green On solid One or more iDSL ports or T1/E1 ports is in test mode.  
Flashing One or more of the iDSL ports or the T1/E1 ports is in test mode and errors have  
been received.  
Off  
None of the iDSL ports is operating in test mode.  
Green On solid Indicates the given port is activated, linked, and operating normally.  
Single Indicates that the Model 3196RC is detecting the network, but is unable to synchro-  
Flash nize with it.  
Double Indicates an error on any of the T1/E1 links.  
Flash  
Off  
Indicates no T1/E1 links are in use.  
DSL  
Green On solid The port is activated, linked, and operating normally.  
Flashing The port is activated but not linked or in an error state.  
CONNECTION  
(LEDs 1–16)  
Off  
On  
Off  
The iDSL port has not been configured to establish a link.  
Card ready for removal from cPCI chassis.  
Card not ready for removal from cPCI chassis.  
READY  
Blue  
a. The WAN LED provides status indications for the WAN links established via the T1/E1 ports on the rear blade  
of the 3196RC.  
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1 • Introduction  
Approvals  
The Model 3196RC T-DAC has achieved the following approvals and certifications:  
Safety  
- UL 60950  
- Industry Canada CSA C22.2 No. 60950  
RTTE Directive (CE Mark)  
- EMC Directive 89/336/EEC  
- Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC (EN 60950)  
- ETSI CTR 12  
- ETSI CTR 13  
EMC  
- FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class A  
Telecom  
- FCC Part 68  
- Industry Canada CS-03  
Approvals  
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Chapter 2 Hardware installation  
Chapter contents  
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................25  
Unpacking the Model 3196RC T-DAC................................................................................................................25  
T-DAC blades installation.....................................................................................................................................25  
Cable installation...................................................................................................................................................27  
Connecting the Ethernet ports ........................................................................................................................27  
Connecting the 10/100Base-T Ethernet port to an Ethernet switch or hub ...............................................27  
Connecting the EIA-561 RS-232 configuration port (DCE configured) .........................................................28  
Connecting to the T1/E1 WAN ports ............................................................................................................29  
Connecting the iDSL ports .............................................................................................................................31  
Connecting the BITS clock .............................................................................................................................32  
Completing the hardware installation....................................................................................................................34  
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Introduction  
This chapter contains the following procedures for installing the Model 3196RC T-DAC:  
Note Before installing the T-DAC, you will need to obtain the line type and  
encoding of the T1/E1 line from your local telephone company (Telco).  
“Unpacking the Model 3196RC T-DAC”—lists the contents in the T-DAC shipping container  
“T-DAC blades installation”—describes installing the T-DAC on a flat surface or in a standard 19-inch  
rack  
“Cable installation” on page 27—describes installing the power and network interface cables  
“Completing the hardware installation” on page 34—describes testing the T-DAC hardware to verify that it  
is ready for software configuration  
Unpacking the Model 3196RC T-DAC  
Inspect the shipping carton for external damage. Note any damage before removing the container contents.  
Report equipment damage to the shipping carrier immediately for claim purposes. Save all packing materials in  
case you need to return an item to the factory for servicing.  
The T-DAC comes with the following items:  
The Model 3196RC Digital Cross-Connect (T-DAC)  
One RJ45-to-RJ45 cable for use with the console and Ethernet ports  
A DB9-RJ45 (EIA-561) adapter for connecting a PC’s serial port to the T-DAC console port  
T-DAC blades installation  
Do the following:  
Note Verify that the rack chassis is properly grounded before installing the  
T-DAC blades. An adequate ground can be achieved by connecting a  
#10 AWG ground wire between the rack chassis grounding stud and  
one of the following ground sources:  
The building ground rod (generally located at the site’s main ser-  
vice entrance)  
A sprinkler system pipe  
A cold-water pipe  
Building structural steel  
1. If you have not done so already, remove the T-DAC from its shipping container.  
Note Be sure to wear the anti-static strap to prevent electrostatic damage to  
the blade.  
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Note The T-DAC should be installed as close as possible to the termination  
jack provided by the Telco. The location should be well ventilated.  
Do not block the rack chassis’ cooling vents.  
2. Insert the rear blade into the desired slot in the rack chassis. Make sure the blade is seated properly in the  
slot guides.  
Card handle  
Alignment/ESD pin  
Figure 5. Alignment/ESD pin and card handle  
3. Gently press the blade into the chassis until the alignment/ESD pin (see figure 5) engages the chassis.  
When the blade is fully seated, the red buttons in the handles click up automatically, thus locking the han-  
dle and activating the switch (closed position). The click of the button gives a visual and audible confirma-  
tion that the board is fully seated.  
4. Insert the front blade into the rack chassis slot that corresponds to the slot in which you installed the rear  
blade. Verify that the buttons in both handles click up to indicate that the board is fully seated and locked  
into place.  
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Cable installation  
This section describes installing the network interface cables.  
Connecting the Ethernet ports  
The T-DAC has a single 10/100 Ethernet interface for connection to your LAN (figure 6). The Ethernet port will  
autosense the correct speed of the local LAN and automatically negotiate half or full-duplex operation. This sec-  
tion describes connecting the T-DAC to the Ethernet LAN via an Ethernet hub, switch, or workstation.  
Handle  
POWER LED  
CPU LED  
ALARM LED  
SYSTEM LED  
ETHERNET LED  
CLK SOURCE LED  
CLK ERROR LED  
TEST MODE LED  
WAN LED  
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
D
N
O
1
DSL CONNECTION LEDs  
1
1
1
1
1
10/100 ENET  
port  
CONFIG  
port  
READY  
LED  
Handle  
Figure 6. Model 3196RC network and configuration ports  
Connecting the 10/100Base-T Ethernet port to an Ethernet switch or hub  
The 10/100Base-T Ethernet port (see figure 5) is designed to connect to an Ethernet switch or hub. The  
Ethernet RJ-45 pin and signal definitions for the T-DAC or for a NIC card in a workstation/PC are shown  
in figure 7 on page 28. Connect a straight-through CAT-5 cable (one wired as shown in figure 7) between  
the T-DAC and the hub/switch.  
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Figure 7. Ethernet RJ-45 pin and signal definitions for T-DAC  
Connecting the 10/100Base-T Ethernet port to an Ethernet-capable  
workstation or PC  
The 10/100Base-T Ethernet port can connect to a single Ethernet-capable workstation or PC by means of a  
cross over cable. Refer to figure 8 to assemble a cross-connect cable that will connect between the NIC Ether-  
net port in the workstation and the T-DAC 10/100Base-T Ethernet port.  
Figure 8. Cross-over RJ-45-to-RJ-45 Ethernet cable diagram  
Connecting the EIA-561 RS-232 configuration port (DCE configured)  
Install the supplied RJ-45-to-RJ-45 cable with the DB9-RJ45 adapter between the T-DAC RS-232 port (see  
figure 6 on page 27) and an open serial port on your computer. If you need to assemble your own cable, refer  
to the pinout diagram in figure 9.  
RJ-45 Jack  
DB-9  
6 DSR  
Signal Name  
Wired together  
1
1 CD  
4 DTR  
5 SG  
2 RD (driven by DACS)  
3 TD (received by DACS)  
8 CTS (driven by DACS)  
7 RTS (received by DACS)  
(No other electrical  
connection)  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Figure 9. DB-9-to-RJ-45 cable diagram  
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Connecting to the T1/E1 WAN ports  
An active T1/E1 is not necessary to configure the T-DAC. However, an active T1/E1 connection is required  
when mapping iDSL modems to specific time slots in the T1/E1 ports or even for mapping WAN time slots to  
other WAN time slots. The factory-set default configuration of the Model 3196RC has the T1/E1 ports disabled.  
Note The cable connecting the T1/E1 WAN ports to the RJ-48C termina-  
tion jack should be CAT-3 or higher and extend no farther than  
1 mile (1.6 km) from the digital services termination.  
AMP 749621-7 (or equivalent)  
Pin 1  
34  
35  
68  
Figure 10. WAN cable‘s 68-pin SCSI connector  
1. Connect the 68-pin SCSI connector (see figure 10) of the 6-foot WAN cable (see figure 11) to the connec-  
tor on the rear panel of the Model 3196RC  
Figure 11. 68 pin SCSI-to-RJ45 6-foot WAN cable  
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2. The other end of the cable has 68 non-terminated twisted-pairs for connection to a punch-down block (see  
table 4). Select the twisted pairs for the WAN ports that will be activated and terminate them on the  
punch-down block.  
Table 4. WAN cable’s 68 non-terminated twisted-pairs  
68 Pin  
Positions  
Wire Color  
Code  
68 Pin  
Positions  
Wire Color  
Code  
Port/Direction Pairs  
Port/Direction Pairs  
Port 1/TX  
Port 1/RX  
Port 2/TX  
Port 2/RX  
Port 3/TX  
Port 3/RX  
Port 4/TX  
Port 4/RX  
Port 5/TX  
Port 5/RX  
Port 6/TX  
Port 6/RX  
Port 7/TX  
Port 7/RX  
Port 8/TX  
Port 8/RX  
1
2
1
35  
2
36  
3
37  
4
38  
5
39  
6
40  
7
41  
8
White/Tan  
Tan/White  
White/Brown  
Brown/White  
Port 9/TX  
Port 9/RX  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
17  
51  
18  
52  
19  
53  
20  
54  
21  
55  
22  
56  
23  
57  
24  
58  
25  
59  
26  
60  
27  
61  
28  
62  
29  
63  
30  
64  
31  
65  
32  
66  
34  
68  
Tan/Gray  
Gray/Tan  
Brown/Pink  
Pink/Brown  
Brown/Orange  
Orange/Brown  
Brown/Violet  
Violet/Brown  
Brown/Blue  
Blue/Brown  
Brown/Yellow  
Yellow/Brown  
Brown/Green  
Green/Brown  
Brown/Gray  
Gray/Brown  
Pink/Orange  
Orange/Pink  
Pink/Violet  
Violet/Pink  
Pink/Blue  
Blue/Pink  
Pink/Yellow  
Yellow/Pink  
Pink/Green  
Green/Pink  
Pink/Gray  
3
White/Pink  
Pink/White  
Port 10/TX  
Port 10/RX  
Port 11/TX  
Port 11/RX  
Port 12/TX  
Port 12/RX  
Port 13/TX  
Port 13/RX  
Port 14/TX  
Port 14/RX  
Port 15/TX  
Port 15/RX  
Port 16/TX  
Port 16/RX  
4
White/Orange  
Orange/White  
5
White/Violet  
Violet/White  
6
White/Blue  
Blue/White  
7
White/Yellow  
Yellow/White  
8
White/Green  
Green/White  
42  
9
9
White/Gray  
Gray/White  
43  
10  
44  
11  
45  
12  
46  
13  
47  
14  
48  
15  
49  
16  
50  
33  
67  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
Tan/Brown  
Brown/Tan  
Tan/Pink  
Pink/Tan  
Tan/Orange  
Orange/Tan  
Tan/Violet  
Violet/Tan  
Tan/Blue  
Blue/Tan  
Gray/Pink  
Tan/Yellow  
Yellow/Tan  
Tan/Green  
Green/Tan  
Orange/Violet  
Violet/Orange  
Orange/Blue  
Violet/Blue  
NOT USED  
NOT USED  
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Connecting the iDSL ports  
The remote (CPE) iDSL modems are connected to the T-DAC via the RJ-21X cable (see figure 12).  
Pin 1  
25  
50  
50-pin TELCO Male  
26  
Figure 12. RJ-21X connector  
1. Connect the RJ-21X connector of the cable into the 50-pin RJ-21X receptacle on the rear of the 3196RC.  
2. The other end of the cable has 25 non-terminated twisted-pairs for connection to punch-down blocks.  
Only 16 of the 25 pairs (see table 5) will be used since there are 16 iDSL modem connections, each requir-  
ing one twisted pair. Select the twisted-pairs which will be used for active iDSL modem connections and  
terminate each pair on the punch-down blocks.  
Table 5. Band Marked Color Code  
DSL Port  
50 Pin Positions  
Wire Color Code  
1
26  
2
27  
3
28  
4
29  
5
30  
6
31  
7
32  
8
33  
Blue/White  
White/Blue  
Orange/White  
White/Orange  
Green/White  
White/Green  
Brown/White  
White/Brown  
Slate/White  
White/Slate  
Blue/Red  
Port 1  
Port 2  
Port 3  
Port 4  
Port 5  
Port 6  
Port 7  
Port 8  
Port 9  
Port 10  
Port 11  
Red/Blue  
Orange/Red  
Red/Orange  
Green/Red  
Red/Green  
Brown/Red  
Red/Brown  
Slate/Red  
Red/Slate  
Blue/Black  
Black/Blue  
9
34  
10  
35  
11  
36  
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Table 5. Band Marked Color Code (Continued)  
DSL Port  
50 Pin Positions  
Wire Color Code  
12  
37  
13  
38  
14  
39  
15  
40  
16  
41  
17  
42  
18  
43  
19  
44  
20  
45  
21  
46  
22  
47  
23  
48  
24  
49  
25  
50  
Orange/Black  
Black/Orange  
Green/Black  
Black/Green  
Brown/Black  
Black/Brown  
Slate/Black  
Port 12  
Port 13  
Port 14  
Port 15  
Port 16  
Black/Slate  
Blue/Yellow  
Yellow/Blue  
Orange/Yellow  
Yellow/Orange  
Green/Yellow  
Yellow/Green  
Brown/Yellow  
Yellow/Brown  
Slate/Yellow  
Yellow/Slate  
Blue/Violet  
Violet/Blue  
Orange/Violet  
Violet/Orange  
Green/Violet  
Violet/Green  
Brown/Violet  
Violet/Brown  
Slate/Violet  
Violet/Slate  
Note The 2-wire iDSL modem lines are polarity insensitive so you only  
need to match the correct pair of wires to the correct pair of terminals  
on the punch-down block.  
3. Select and attach the appropriate twisted pair from each remote (CPE) iDSL modem on punch-down  
blocks for connection to the chosen iDSL port in the 3196RC.  
Connecting the BITS clock  
The ForeFront system can accept and synchronize with an external reference clock signal provided by a build-  
ing integrated timing system (BITS) residing at the installation site. The BITS clock signal is specified by ITU-  
T Recommendation G.703 as a balanced, polarity-insensitive, 64kbps signal with a maximum voltage  
of 2.2 Vpp.  
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Note To synchronize the ForeFront system with a BITS clock, you must  
connect the site BITS clock system to the EXT CLOCK connector  
located on the rear-panel of the T-DAC WAN Access Module rear  
card (see figure 13).  
D
S
L
W
A
AN ACCESS E  
W
EXT CLOCK  
ARM  
EXT CLOCK connector  
Pin 1  
Pin 3  
EXT CLOCK  
Figure 13. EXT CLOCK connector location  
Do the following to connect the WAN Access Module card’s EXT CLOCK connector to the BITS clock:  
1. The EXT CLOCK connector is a 3-pin terminal block connector (see figure 13). As you face the rear-  
panel, pin 1 is located at the top (vertical card orientation) or left (horizontal card orientation). Table 6  
lists the connector pinout.  
Table 6. EXT CLOCK connector pinout  
Pin  
Description  
1
2
3
Negative input  
Positive input  
Chassis ground  
2. Plug the connector on the end of the BITS clock cable into the EXT CLOCK connector. Tighten the cap-  
tive screws to secure the connector.  
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Completing the hardware installation  
This section verifies that the T-DAC hardware is operational to the point where you can begin configuring the  
software settings.  
Power is delivered from the CPCI chassis backplane through the 47-pin PICMG 2.11 power connectors on  
the 3196RC blades. Upon insertion into the CPCI chassis, the Model 3196RC immediately powers up and  
begins its boot cycle. During the boot cycle the following should occur:  
1. The POWER LED illuminates, indicating normal power is being applied to the 3196RC.  
2. The green SYSTEM LED begins flashing, indicating the 3196RC is operating normally.  
Hardware installation is now complete. To configure the 3196RC for operation, refer to chapter 3, “Configur-  
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Chapter 3 Configuring the T-DAC for  
operation  
Chapter contents  
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................36  
Configuration prerequisites ...................................................................................................................................36  
Initial configuration through the RS-232 control port...........................................................................................37  
Connecting the DB9-RJ45 adapter with the included cable ............................................................................37  
Setting up the HyperTerminal (or similar program) session ............................................................................38  
Using a browser to complete Model 3196RC configuration ..................................................................................41  
Displaying the T-DAC 3196RC web administration pages .............................................................................41  
Home page overview .................................................................................................................................42  
Configuring the default gateway .....................................................................................................................44  
Configuring the system clocking parameters ...................................................................................................45  
Configuring the DS0 mapping ........................................................................................................................47  
Examples for configuring static connections. .............................................................................................49  
Activating the iDSL ports ...............................................................................................................................54  
Configuring Patton iDSL CPE device remotely via the Model 3196RC .........................................................54  
Configuring line settings and signaling for E1 .................................................................................................57  
Accessing the Line Interface Settings .........................................................................................................57  
Configuring the E1 line interface settings ........................................................................................................58  
Configuring line settings and signaling for T1 ................................................................................................60  
Accessing the Line Interface Settings .........................................................................................................60  
Configuring the T1 line settings ................................................................................................................61  
Saving your configuration......................................................................................................................................63  
Backing up your configuration parameters.............................................................................................................63  
Backing up the configuration store in flash memory .......................................................................................65  
Completing the installation ...................................................................................................................................66  
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Introduction  
This chapter contains the following procedures that describe configuring the Model 3196RC T-DAC  
for operation:  
“Configuration prerequisites”—lists the items you need to have on hand before configuring the T-DAC.  
3196RC’s LAN IP address and netmask parameters.  
remaining basic configuration parameters in order to bring your T-DAC on-line. The steps are:  
- Defining static connections with DS0 mapping (see page 47)  
- Configuring the system clocking parameters (see page 45)  
- Defining the IP default gateway (see page 44)  
- Defining E1 WAN link parameters (see “Configuring line settings and signaling for E1” on page 57) or  
“Saving your configuration” on page 63—describes how to save your configuration settings.  
“Backing up your configuration parameters” on page 63—describes how save your configuration parame-  
ters to a file  
“Completing the installation” on page 66—describes how to verify that your 3196RC T-DAC is fully  
operational.  
Configuration prerequisites  
You will need the following to configure the 3196RC T-DAC:  
A PC equipped with the following:  
- RS-232/V.24 serial port  
- VT-100 terminal program, e.g., HyperTerminal  
- Ethernet port  
- Web browser (e.g., Netscape Communicator or Microsoft Internet Explorer)  
You will need the following information to configure the Model 3196RC:  
- The IP address and subnet mask for the 3196RC’s Ethernet port  
- The IP address of the default gateway  
- The 3196RC iDSL port number to which each customer premises equipment (CPE) iDSL modem will  
be connecting.  
- A mnemonic naming convention scheme for your iDSL circuit IDs (optional).  
- The data rate at which each CPE iDSL will be operating  
- The final destination port of the CPE's iDSL modem connection (WAN time slots or another iDSL port,  
for example,).  
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If you are using a T1 WAN line, you will need the following information from the telephone company  
(central office):  
- Line Type: either ESF or D4  
- Line Coding: either B8ZS or AMI  
If you are using a E1 WAN line, you will need the following information from the Telco:  
- Line Type: either E1 or E1-CRC  
- Line Coding: either HDB3 or AMI  
Initial configuration through the RS-232 control port  
Initially you must configure the 3196RC’s IP address and—in rare instances—change the netmask from the  
default settings.  
Note Do not connect power or the Ethernet connection to the Model  
3196RC at this time.  
Connecting the DB9-RJ45 adapter with the included cable  
Do the following:  
1. Find the DB9-RJ45 adapter for your PC and RJ-45-to-RJ45 cable shipped with your 3196RC T-DAC.  
2. Connect the DB9-RJ45 adapter to your PC’s RS-232 serial port.  
3. Connect the RJ45-RJ45 cable between the adapter which you installed in step 1 and the RS-232 Config  
port on the front of the Model 3196RC (see figure 14).  
1
I
6
7
8
1
1
10/100 ENET  
port  
CONFIG  
port  
READY  
LED  
Figure 14. Model 3196RC interface ports  
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Setting up the HyperTerminal (or similar program) session  
Do the following:  
1. At your PC, find the file HYPERTRM.EXE. Open a HyperTerminal session by double-clicking on the  
file name.  
Figure 15. Connection Description window  
2. Type a connection name (e.g., 3196RC Config), select an icon, then click OK (figure 16).  
Figure 16. Connect To window  
3. On the Connect To window (figure 16), set Connect using: to one of the options named Direct to ComX  
(where the “X” refers to the number identifying the RS-232 serial port on the PC). In the following proce-  
dure, Com1 will be the used as the port identifier.  
4. Click OK.  
5. The COM1 Properties window displays.  
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6. Configure your COM port settings as shown in figure 17, then click OK.  
Figure 17. COM1 Properties window  
7. Click on the File menu, then select Properties.  
8. Configure the settings for Function, arrow and ctrl keys act as to Terminal keys as shown in figure 18, then  
click OK.  
Figure 18. Terminal keys configuration  
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9. Connect the male end of the 3196RC T-DAC’ power cables to the power outlets.  
10. Boot up information will display on your HyperTerminal connection window, eventually followed by a  
login request window (see figure 19).  
Figure 19. Login window  
11. For the user name, type superuser.  
12. For the password, type superuser; the TOP LEVEL MANAGEMENT window then appears (see  
Figure 20. VT-100 Top Level Management window  
13. Type  
14. Under System, type  
15. Enter for LAN Address, then press <Enter>.  
k
for System, then press <Enter>.  
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for Details, then press <Enter>.  
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16. Type your LAN IP address followed by pressing <Enter>.  
17. Press the left-arrow cursor key on your keyboard to return to the previous screen.  
18. If you do not need to change the LAN Mask from the default of 255.255.255.0, go to step 21. Otherwise,  
press  
h
and type the new LAN Mask in the same manner as when entering a LAN IP address.  
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19. Press the left-arrow cursor key until the TOP LEVEL MANAGEMENT window displays.  
20. Select for Home, then press <Enter>.  
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21. Under the Current Status page, type (store Config(1)) to save the changes you have just made to the con-  
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figuration.  
This completes the initial configuration of the Model 3196RC. The next steps in configuration will be done  
using your Web browser connected via Ethernet to the 3196RC.  
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This section describes the following procedures:  
Setting static connections with DS0 mapping (see “Configuring the DS0 mapping” on page 47)  
Setting the system clocking parameters (see “Configuring the system clocking parameters” on page 45)  
Configuring the IP default gateway (see “Configuring the default gateway” on page 44)  
Configuring the T1/E1 WAN links (see “Configuring line settings and signaling for E1” on page 57 or  
Displaying the T-DAC 3196RC web administration pages  
Do the following:  
1. Connect your PCs Ethernet connection to the Ethernet LAN.  
2. Connect the 3196RC’s T-DAC 10/100 Ethernet connection to the Ethernet LAN.  
3. At your PC, open a Web browser session. In your browser’s URL/address field type the IP address of the  
Model 3196RC (for example, if the Model 3196RC’s IP address 123.124.221.10, you would type  
123.124.221.10 in the browser’s URL/address field). If you do not have an IP address in your TDAC, refer  
4. A login prompt will appear. In the username field type superuser then press <Tab> to move the cursor to the  
Password field. In the password field type superuser then press <Enter>.  
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5. The 3196RC Configuration Menu home page will appear (see figure 21).  
Figure 21. 3196RC Configuration Menu home page  
Home page overview  
The HOME window is divided into two panes: the Configuration Menu pane and the Configuration/informa-  
tion pane (see figure 22). The Configuration Menu contains the links to the various Model 3196RC sub-  
systems, while in the Configuration/information pane, you can view status and other information or make  
changes to the system configuration. Unlike the Configuration Menu pane, which appears the same no matter  
which subsystem page you may select, the Configuration/information pane contents will change as you move  
from one subsystem page to another.  
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Configuration Menu pane  
Configuration/information pane  
Figure 22. HOME page window panes  
Figure 23. Immediate Actions buttons  
From the Home page, the following actions can be performed:  
Record Current Configuration—clicking on this button (see figure 23) saves the current configuration  
from volatile DRAM memory to FLASH memory. Once the configuration is saved into FLASH memory,  
the configuration will not be lost even if the power is cycled on the 3196RC. Initially, changes made to the  
3196RC configuration are stored in volatile DRAM, enabling the user to set the box up with a working  
configuration before committing it to storage in FLASH. When you select Record Current Configuration,  
the 3196RC stores your changes to FLASH memory.  
Note If you want to save the configuration changes that you have made,  
you must click on Record Current Configuration, otherwise all con-  
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figuration changes will be lost if the power to the Model 3196RC is  
turned off.  
Hard Reset—this button (see figure 23) causes the Model 3196RC to perform a cold restart. When you  
select Hard Reset, the T-DAC confirms that you want to execute this command. Then, the T-DAC will  
disconnect all current sessions, re-initialize the interfaces, and re-load configuration parameters from  
FLASH.  
Set Factory Default Configuration—this button (see figure 23) clears out the configuration in FLASH and  
loads the factory default parameters into FLASH memory. The factory default settings will not execute on  
the Model 3196RC until it is re-booted by doing a Hard Reset.  
Note Set Factory Default Configuration (figure 23) will delete any routing  
information, the Model 3196RC’s Ethernet IP address, and any other  
site-specific settings made for your particular installation. You will  
have to re-enter the Model 3196RC’s Ethernet IP address and net-  
mask using the rear panel control port before using the  
HTTP/HTML Management pages.  
Configuring the default gateway  
The default gateway IP address, if defined, is used solely for managing the 3196RC remotely via the Ethernet  
port. The 3196RC does not transmit or receive user data nor any other traffic via the default gateway IP  
address or the Ethernet port.  
Do the following to add the default gateway:  
1. On the 3196RC Configuration Menu, click the IP hyperlink to open the IP Configuration page.  
2. Click the Routing Info hyperlink to open the IP Routing Information page (figure 24).  
Figure 24. IP Routing Information Page  
3. The existing route you see in the table is the LAN IP address you assigned to the 3196RC during initial  
configuration through the RS-232 control port, earlier in this chapter.  
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4. To enter the default gateway, use the first Add a route line. The Destination shall remain 0.0.0.0, and there  
is no mask to enter.  
5. In the Gateway box, type your default gateway IP address for the 3196RC.  
6. Click the Add Route button to save your configuration.  
Figure 25. IP Routing Information window  
7. The route which you already see in the table appeared upon the configuration of the LAN IP address.  
8. To enter the default gateway, use the first Add Route line. The Destination shall remain as 0.0.0.0. There is  
no mask to enter.  
9. Enter the IP address in the Gateway box. This is the default gateway.  
10. Click on the Add Route button.  
Configuring the system clocking parameters  
In this section you will define clocking sources for the main reference and fallback reference on the 3196RC  
TDAC. Clocking source selection will depend on the clocking role you assign to the blade: master(1), second-  
ary(2), or slave(3). The master will drive the main reference clock for the chassis. Should the master fail, the  
secondary will drive the main reference. Slaves will not drive any clock reference. Most often the 3196RC will  
be configured as slave(3), with another blade (such as the Patton Model 6511) configured as the master(1).  
As clocking sources for the 3196RC, you can choose:  
Any one of the WAN ports  
An internal oscillator  
A WAN port from another blade module  
An external 64-kHz BITS (building integrated timing supply) reference clock  
Note For the external BITS clock setting to operate, you must connect the  
BITS clock system at the installation site to the EXT CLOCK connec-  
tor on one of the WAN access modules installed in the rear of the  
ForeFront chassis.  
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Unless it fails or becomes disconnected, the main reference provides the system clock for the 3196RC. Should  
this failure occur, the fallback reference will be the clocking source for the 3196RC’s system clock.  
Example 1  
Your 3196RC is the only blade in the chassis and must be configured as the system clocking master. This exam-  
ple assumes you will use WAN port #1 as the main reference and WAN port #2 as the fallback reference. To  
define the clocking source, do the following:  
1. Connect a T1/E1 WAN line to WAN port #1 through the 3196RC’s WAN port cable.  
2. Connect a T1/E1 WAN line to WAN port #2 through the 3196RC’s WAN port cable.  
3. Click the System Clocking hyperlink on the 3196RC Configuration Menu to open the System Clocking  
Configuration page (see figure 26).  
Figure 26. System Clocking Configuration page, example 1  
4. For Clock Reference select master(1).  
5. For Main Reference select wan-1(1).  
6. For Fallback Reference select wan-2(2).  
7. Click on the Submit Query button.  
8. Select enable(1) to enable the fallback reference clock.  
9. Click the Submit Query button.  
Example 2  
Another card such as the Patton Model 6511 is the clocking master and your 3196RC is a slave. This example  
assumes you will use the system clock as the main reference and WAN port #1 as the fallback reference. To  
define the clocking source, do the following:  
1. Connect a T1/E1 WAN line to WAN port #1 through the 3196RC’s WAN port cable.  
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2. Click the System Clocking hyperlink on the 3196RC Configuration Menu to open the System Clocking  
Configuration page (see figure 27).  
Figure 27. System Clocking Configuration page, example 2  
3. For Clock Reference select slave(3).  
4. For Main Reference select system(500).  
5. For Fallback Reference select wan-1(1).  
6. Click the Submit Query button.  
7. Select enable(1) to enable the fallback reference clock.  
8. Click the Submit Query button.  
Configuring the DS0 mapping  
You need to make internal connections between an iDSL modem link and its destination. The destination of  
an iDSL modem may be at the end of a T1 or E1 link, or another iDSL port. Each iDSL modem inside the  
3196RC T-DAC is configured by selecting the number of DS0 time slots, each time slot being 64 kbps. You  
may choose to map from 1 to 3 DS0 time slots in the iDSL modem. The most common destination for the  
iDSL modems will be at the remote end of a T1/E1 WAN link.  
The T-DAC’s iDSL port can operate at speeds ranging from 19.2 kbps up to 144 kbps. The table below shows  
the number of timeslots required for each iDSL data rate.  
Data Rate  
Number of DS0 Timeslots Required  
rate19-2k(0)  
rate32k(1)  
rate56k(2)  
rate64k(3)  
rate128k(4)  
rate144k(5  
2
1
1
1
2
3
Note When an iDSL port is operating at the 19.2 kbps data rate, the iDSL  
modem uses 2 timeslots (2 DS0s) for data transmission. Therefore,  
when defining the DS0 mapping for any iDSL port operating at 19.2  
kbps, you must define a 2-time slots connection.  
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The DS0 Mapping window (Digital Cross Connect Configuration) provides full DS0 grooming and supports  
three variations. You may define connections between (1) an iDSL modem and a WAN port, (2) two iDSL  
modems, or (3) two WAN time slots. (When no mapping is defined, neither the iDSL modems nor the WAN  
ports have any destination).  
To define the DS0 Mapping for the iDSL modems, do the following:  
1. On the Configuration Menu click DS0 Mapping hyperlink.  
2. In the DACS Display Type drop-down menu (figure 28), select displayLongForm(0).  
Figure 28. DS0 Mapping Configuration window  
Figure 29. DS0 Mapping Configuration page  
To define each DS0 Mapping you will create a static connection. “A” and “B” designate the two ends of the  
static connection. For each static connection you will define the following parameters:  
Device Type.  
Specifies the physical interface type for the connection. You may select either t1-  
e1(1) for a T1/E1 WAN line or idsl(4)for an iDSL modem.  
Device Number:  
Defines which WAN or iDSL port number on the 3196RC you are mapping.  
For example, to map a connection for iDSL port 3 (i.e. iDSL modem #3) you  
would select port3(3)  
Device Slots.  
Defines which DS0 channels will be mapped. Each DS0 channel is 64 kbps.  
Each iDSL port has 3 DS0 channels for data. Each T1 WAN port has 24 DS0  
channels. Each E1 WAN port has 31 DS0 channels. When defining time slots  
you must select the same number of Device Slots on the “A” and “B” sides of the  
connection. The slots are defined by entering a text string that represents the  
slots. For the iDSL ports, the slots that are available are 1 - 3. For a WAN port  
configured as a T1, the available slots are numbered from 1 - 24. For a WAN  
port configured as an E1, the available slots are 1 - 31.  
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The following notation should be used for assigning timeslots:  
dash: (-), e.g., 1-3  
comma: (,), e.g., 1,4,9  
combo: 1-2,3,6-7  
Examples for configuring static connections.  
Three examples are provided:  
Example 1: Connecting an iDSL modem port to an E1 WAN port.  
Example 2: Connecting an E1 WAN port to another E1 WAN port.  
Example 3: Connect an iDSL modems port to another iDSL modem port.  
Example 1  
Connect iDSL modem, Port 3 (referring to modem #3), time slots 1 - 3, to an E1 line on (WAN) Port 1, time  
slots 1 - 3.  
Solution:  
1. Under Dev Type A, select iDSL(3).  
2. Under Dev Num A, select port3(3).  
3. Under Dev Slots A, enter 1 - 3.  
4. Under Dev Type B, select t1-e1(1).  
5. Under Dev Num B, select port1(1).  
6. Under Dev Slots B, enter 1 - 3.  
7. Click the Submit Query button.  
Note At this point the DS0 channel mapping is completed. Now is time to  
configure the DTE data rate of the iDSL modem, refer to section  
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8. On the 3196RC Configuration Menu, click the iDSL hyperlink to open the iDSL Port Configuration page  
(figure 30). Using your mnemonic naming convention scheme, enter a name for this connection in the  
Circuit ID field to the right of Port #3 (optional).  
Figure 30. iDSL Port Configuration page  
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9. On the Configuration/information pane, click on the number 3 under the column titled Port # to open  
the iDSL Port 3 Details page (see figure 31).  
Figure 31. iDSL Port 1 Details page  
10. Click the Change Config button to open the configurable parameter fields (see figure 32).  
Figure 32. iDSL Port configurable parameters  
11. Near the bottom of the pane, change Serial Data Rate to 144k(5) and click the Submit button. You will  
automatically return to the iDSL Port Information page.  
You have completed the DS0 mapping configuration for example 1.  
Example 2  
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Connect an E1 line, (WAN) Port 2, timeslots 1 - 31, to another E1 line, (WAN) Port 3, timeslots 1 - 31.  
Solution:  
1. Under Dev Type A, select t1-e1(1).  
2. Under Dev Num A, select port2(2).  
3. Under Dev Slots A, enter 1 - 31.  
4. Under Dev Type B, select t1-e1(1).  
5. Under Dev Num B, select port3(3).  
6. Under Dev Slots B, enter 1 - 31.  
7. Click the Submit Query button  
You have completed the configuration for example 2.  
Example 3  
Connect two iDSL modems together - iDSL modem #15, time slots 1 - 2 (for a DTE data rate of 128 kbps) to iDSL  
modem #16, time slots 1 - 2.  
Solution:  
1. Under Dev Type A, select iDSL(4).  
2. Under Dev Num A, select port15(15).  
3. Under Dev Slots A, enter 1 - 2.  
4. Under Dev Type B, select iDSL(3).  
5. Under Dev Num B, select port16(16).  
6. Under Dev Slots B, enter 1 - 2.  
7. Click the Submit Query button.  
Note At this point the DS0 channel mapping is completed. Now we need  
to configure the DTE data rate of the iDSL modem. The T-DAC  
will derive the iDSL line rates from the connected CPE modems.  
8. Click the iDSL hyperlink on the 3196RC Configuration Menu.  
9. On the Configuration/information pane, click on the number 15 under the column titled Port # to open  
the iDSL Port 15 Details page.  
10. Click the Change Config button.  
11. Near the bottom of the pane, change Serial DTE Rate to 144k(5) and click the “Submit” button. You will  
automatically return to the iDSL Port Information page.  
12. Click the iDSL hyperlink on the 3196RC Configuration Menu.  
13. Scroll down to port 16.  
14. Under desired state, select activate(1).  
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15. Click the Submit button at the bottom of the page.  
16. Repeat steps 9 through 15 for iDSL modem port 16.  
You have completed the configuration for example 3.  
Example 4  
Mapping between different blades. Connect WAN port 1, time slot 1 on Blade Number 1 to WAN port 7, time slot  
31 on Blade Number 3.  
Solution:  
Complete the following steps.  
1. Go to blade number 1.  
2. Under Dev Type A, select t1-e1(1).  
3. Under Dev Num A select port1(1).  
4. Under Dev Slots A, enter 1.  
5. Under Dev Type B, select to H110(5).  
6. Under Dev Num B, select port1(1).  
7. Under Dev Slots B, enter 1.  
8. Under Dev Type B, bottom window, select from H110(6).  
9. Under Dev Num B, bottom window, select port2(2).  
10. Under Dev Slots B, bottom window, enter 1.  
11. Click on Submit Query.  
12. Go to blade number 3.  
13. Under Dev Type A, select t1-e1(1).  
14. Under Dev Num A, select port7(7).  
15. Under Dev Slots A, enter 31.  
16. Under Dev Type B, select to H110(5).  
17. Under Dev Num B, select port2(2).  
18. Under Dev Slots B, enter 1.  
19. Under Dev Type B, bottom window, select from H110(6).  
20. Under Dev Num B, bottom window, select port1(1).  
21. Under Dev Slots B, bottom window, enter 1.  
22. Click on Submit Query.  
23. You have completed the configuration for example 4.  
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Activating the iDSL ports  
Do the following to activate an iDSL port:  
1. On the 3196RC Configuration Menu, click the DSL hyperlink to display the iDSL Port Configuration  
page (see figure 33). (Optional: Using your mnemonic naming convention scheme, enter a name for this  
connection in the “Circuit ID” field to the right of the Port # you wish to activate).  
Figure 33. iDSL Port Configuration window  
2. From the Desired State drop-down menu, select activate(1).  
3. Click the “Submit” button to record your changes in volatile DRAM.  
You have now completed the procedure to activate one iDSL port. To activate additional iDSL ports, repeat  
the above procedure for each port you wish to activate.  
Configuring Patton iDSL CPE device remotely via the Model 3196RC  
Once an iDSL link is established between the 3196RC port and a Patton Customer Premise Equipment (CPE)  
iDSL device, (such as the Model 3092) you may use the 3196RC Web Management pages to remotely config-  
ure DSL port parameters on the CPE device. The following DSL port parameters may be configured remotely:  
Serial DTE Rate  
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Front panel switches  
DTE test mode  
User ID  
Do the following to configure the iDSL port parameters on the Patton CPE device:  
1. On the 3196RC home page click the DSL hyperlink to display the iDSL Port Configuration page.  
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2. Scroll to the table row for the port which connects to the Patton CPE device, and click the port number  
hyperlink to display the iDSL Port # Details page.  
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3. Click the [change configuration] button to display the configurable parameters for the Patton CPE device  
on the right-hand side of the page (see below).  
4. Use the drop-down menus to set the configurable parameters to your desired values.  
5. Click the [submit] button to record your changes on the remote Patton CPE. You will automatically  
return to the iDSL Port # Details page.  
You have now completed the procedure to remotely configure one Patton iDSL CPE device via the Model  
3196RC. To activate additional Patton CPE devices, repeat the above procedure for each device you wish to  
configure.  
Configuring line settings and signaling for E1  
Accessing the Line Interface Settings  
1. On the 3196RC Configuration Menu, click the T1/E1 Link hyperlink to open the T1/E1 LINK ACTIV-  
ITY OVERVIEW page (see figure 34).  
Figure 34. T1/E1 Link Activity Overview page  
2. View Link 1 corresponds to the first WAN circuit on the T-DAC. To the right of View Links 1-4 click the  
View Links... hyperlink to open the T1/E1 LINK ACTIVITY PORTS 1 – 4 page (see figure 35).  
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Figure 35. T1/E1 Link Activity Ports 1 – 4 page.  
3. Click the Configuration… hyperlink then click the Modify Configuration... hyperlink to open the WAN  
Circuit CONFIGURATION LINK window (see figure 36) and view the Line Interface Settings.  
Figure 36. WAN Circuit Configuration page, Line Interface Settings  
Configuring the E1 line interface settings  
1. From the Line Type pull-down menu (figure 37) select dsx1E1(4) or dsx1E1-CRC(5).  
Figure 37. Line Type pull-down menu  
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2. From the Line Coding pull-down menu (figure 38) select dsx1AMI(5) or dsxHDB3(3). Most installations  
will use HDB3.  
Figure 38. Line Coding pull-down menu with dsx1HDB3(3) selected  
3. From the Line Build Out pull-down menu (figure 39) select e1pulse(1).  
Figure 39. Line Build Out pull-down menu with e1pulse(1) selected  
4. Click the Submit Query button to apply your line interface settings.  
At this point the WAN front panel LEDs will become active. The WAN indicator LED should now display a  
steady green light, indicating the T-DAC has synchronized with the E1 line. If the E1 line is not connected to the  
3196RC, T1/E1 link pages will display the hyperlink ALARMS PRESENT (figure 40) for that T1/E1 link.  
Figure 40. E1 ALARMS PRESENT indicator  
After you connect the E1 line to the WAN port on the rear of the Model 3196RC these alarms should disappear.  
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Configuring line settings and signaling for T1  
Accessing the Line Interface Settings  
1. On the 3196RC Configuration Menu, click the T1/E1 Link hyperlink to open the T1/E1 LINK ACTIV-  
ITY OVERVIEW page (figure 41).  
Figure 41. T1/E1 Link Activity Overview page  
2. View Link 1 corresponds to the first WAN circuit on the T-DAC. To the right of View Links 1-4 click the  
View Links... hyperlink to open the T1/E1 LINK ACTIVITY PORTS 1 – 4 page (figure 42).  
Figure 42. T1/E1 Link Activity Ports 1 – 4 page.  
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3. Click the Configuration… hyperlink, then click the Modify Configuration... hyperlink to open the WAN  
Circuit CONFIGURATION LINK window (figure 43) and view the Line Interface Settings.  
Figure 43. WAN Circuit Configuration page, Line Interface Settings  
Configuring the T1 line settings  
1. From the Line Type pull-down menu (figure 44) select either:  
dsx1ESF(2) - indicates Extended SuperFrame DS1  
dsx1D4 - indicates AT&T D4 format DS1  
Figure 44. Line Type pull-down menu with dsx1ESF(2) selected  
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2. From the Line Coding pull-down menu (figure 45), select dsx1B8ZS(2) or dsx1AMI(5).  
Figure 45. Line Coding pull-down menu with dsx1B8ZS(2) selected  
3. From the Line Build Out pull-down menu (figure 46) select t1pulse0dB(1).  
Figure 46. Line Build Out pull-down menu with t1pulse0dB(1) selected  
4. Click on Submit Query to apply your settings.  
At this point the WAN front panel LEDs will become active. The FRAME indicator LED should now display  
a steady green light, indicating the T-DAC has synchronized with the E1 line. If the E1 line is not connected  
to the 3196RC, T1/E1 link pages will display the hyperlink ALARMS PRESENT (figure 47) for that T1/E1  
link.  
Figure 47. T1 ALARMS PRESENT indicator on T1/E1 LINK ACTIVITY page  
After you connect the E1 line to the WAN port on the rear of the Model 3196RC, these alarms should disappear.  
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3 • Configuring the T-DAC for operation  
Saving your configuration  
At this point you have completed the basic configuration of your T-DAC for operation. To save your configu-  
ration settings in non-volatile RAM, do the following:  
1. On the Configuration Menu click the Select HOME hyperlink to open the 3196RC Configuration Menu  
home page (figure 48).  
Figure 48. 3196RC Configuration Menu home page  
2. Click the Record Current Configuration button (see figure 48).  
Note All configuration settings will be lost unless you click on the Record Cur-  
rent Configuration button before you power down or reset the T-DAC.  
Backing up your configuration parameters  
The 3196RC T-DAC provides Import/Export functions. These functions enable you to back up (export) and  
restore (import) your T-DAC’s configuration parameters against possible failure. Should your T-DAC ever  
need replacing, a previously saved copy of your (exported) configuration file can quickly be loaded (imported)  
into a replacement T-DAC.  
Note Import/Export functions require superuser access privileges.  
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Note The parameters that will be exported are the power-up settings as they  
are stored in flash memory and may not be the current operating  
parameters. To ensure that you export the most current parameters,  
go to HOME, then under Immediate Actions, click on the Record  
Current Configuration button.  
To import or export a configuration, do the following:  
1. On the Configuration Menu pane, click the Import/Export hyperlink to display the IMPORT/EXPORT  
page (see figure 49).  
Figure 49. IMPORT/EXPORT page  
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3 • Configuring the T-DAC for operation  
Backing up the configuration store in flash memory  
1. To make a back-up copy of the configuration file currently stored in your T-DAC’s flash memory:  
– On the Import/Export page (figure 50) click the Export Flash... hyperlink. The T-DAC will get the con-  
figuration file currently stored in your T-DAC’s flash memory and display it in your browser (figure 50)  
Figure 50. Example T-DAC flash memory configuration file displayed in a browser  
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– To save the displayed data as a text file, use your browser’s Save function (figure 51). Using Netscape or  
Internet Explorer, for example.  
Click the File menu.  
Click Save As. A dialog box will appear. Use the dialog to save the data displayed on your browser  
(your T-DAC configuration parameters) to a text file.  
Select the folder in which you want to store the file.  
Type a file name.  
Click Save.  
Figure 51. Saving the access server flash memory configuration data as a text file  
Completing the installation  
This section verifies that the Model 3196RC is fully operational.  
1. Temporarily disconnect the male ends of both power cords from the power outlet. Wait 30 seconds, then  
plug the power cords in again.  
2. Verify the green POWER LED is lit. If the POWER LED is flashing green, refer to Chapter 5, “Trouble-  
shooting and maintenance”.  
3. Verify that the WAN LED illuminates, indicating that the Model 3196RC is synchronized with the T1/E1  
signal.  
4. After 5 seconds, verify the WAN A Error LED begins flashing, indicating that the T-DAC is satisfied with  
the quality of the T1/E1 signal.  
5. After 10 seconds, verify the WAN A Error LED extinguishes, indicating that the T-DAC is satisfied with  
the network signal and that the link is ready for use.  
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Note If the T-DAC does not behave as described, the most likely cause is  
that the T-DAC default settings are not compatible with the T1/E1  
line. If this is the case, use the RS-232 CONFIG port to correct the  
T-DAC settings. You will have to use the 3196RC Configuration  
Menu pages to examine the configured T1/E1 link settings.  
6. There are two LEDs that indicate the status of the T-DAC 10/100 Ethernet port: a green LED indicates  
link status and activity, and a yellow LED that indicates line speed. Verify that the green LED is either  
flashing green (meaning that packets are being received at the Ethernet port) or solid green (meaning that  
the link is valid but no packets are being received).  
Congratulations! Your T-DAC is now installed. If you require further information about configuring your T-  
DAC settings, refer to the DSL T-DAC Administrator’s Reference Guide available online at www.pat-  
ton.com/manuals/TDAC-arg.pdf.  
Note For information on activating and de-activating your Model 3196RC  
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Chapter contents  
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................69  
Activating the Model 3196RC...............................................................................................................................69  
De-activating the Model 3196RC .........................................................................................................................69  
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4 • Operation and shutdown  
Introduction  
This chapter describes how to start up and power down the Model 3196RC.  
Activating the Model 3196RC  
The Model 3196RC is activated by completing the procedures in chapter 2, “Hardware installation” on  
the procedures in those chapters.  
The Model 3196RC is designed for unattended operation. Once the Model 3196RC has been installed and  
configured, no further operator action is required under normal conditions.  
De-activating the Model 3196RC  
Perform the following procedure to deactivate the Model 3196RC.  
Note Be sure to wear an anti-static strap to prevent electrostatic damage to  
the blade.  
1. Unlock the handles on the front of the 3196RC by pressing the red button on each handle. The button  
immediately activates the switch (turning it to an open position), while the button itself remains depressed.  
Remove the blade by pushing the handles outwards.  
2. Remove the Model 3196RC from the rack chassis. Place the blade on an anti-static surface.  
3. Remove the rear blade from the rack chassis. Place the blade on an anti-static surface.  
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Chapter contents  
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................71  
Fault analysis.........................................................................................................................................................72  
Basic iDSL and T1/E1 test modes .........................................................................................................................74  
iDSL port test modes ......................................................................................................................................74  
Local loop .................................................................................................................................................74  
Remote loop ..............................................................................................................................................75  
Line Loop .................................................................................................................................................76  
T1/E1 port test modes ....................................................................................................................................77  
DSX1 payload loop (dsx1PayloadLoop) ....................................................................................................77  
DSX1 line loop (dsxLineLoop) ..................................................................................................................78  
Periodic maintenance ............................................................................................................................................78  
Calibration ......................................................................................................................................................78  
Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................................79  
Replacing the Model 3196RC .........................................................................................................................79  
Exporting the current Model 3196RC configuration ................................................................................79  
Removing the defective Model 3196RC ....................................................................................................82  
Installing the replacement Model 3196RC ................................................................................................83  
Importing a saved configuration ................................................................................................................83  
Completing the installation .......................................................................................................................84  
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5 • Troubleshooting and maintenance  
Introduction  
This chapter describes troubleshooting and fault analysis that can be performed by the operator. If you require  
more help, refer to chapter 6, “Contacting Patton for assistance” on page 85. Refer to table 7 for a list of com-  
mon symptoms and suggested remedies.  
Note The following information assumes that there is only one failure  
involving the Model 3196RC and that if you perform the corrective  
action listed, it will solve the problem. If you are unable to correct a  
Note When removing the 3196RC from the chassis, follow the procedures  
Note When re-inserting the 3196RC into the chassis, please follow the pro-  
Table 7. Symptoms  
Problem  
Corrective Action  
To verify that power is being supplied to the Model 3196RC via the CPCI chassis power  
bus: verify that at least one chassis power supply module is installed in the chassis and func-  
tioning normally.  
POWER LED (green)  
is extinguished  
The 3196RC has detected a power failure on a power bus. There may be a problem with  
the CPCI chassis power system which feeds the Model 3196RC such as a failed power sup-  
ply module in the chassis. The Model 3196RC will function normally with one power supply.  
Inspect the power supplies in the CPCI chassis to identify and replace the failed power sup-  
ply module. If no failed power supply is found, or if the POWER LED continues flashing, con-  
tact Patton Technical Support to determine if the T-DAC should be replaced.  
POWER LED (green) is  
flashing  
CPU is unable to load the software from FLASH to RAM for operation. As soon as possible,  
remove the Model 3196RC from the CPCI chassis, wait 30 seconds, then re-insert the  
Model 3196RC into the CPCI chassis and see if the problem disappears. If the CPU FAIL  
LED remains lit after the Model 3196RC completes the power-up cycle, contact Patton Tech-  
nical Support to determine if the T-DAC needs to be replaced.  
CPU FAIL LED (red) is lit  
Indicates The 3196RC has detected a minor or major alarm condition.  
ALARM LED (yellow) is  
lit  
The Model 3196RC is not functioning properly. As soon as possible, remove the Model  
3196RC from the CPCI chassis, wait 30 seconds, then re-insert the Model 3196RC into the  
CPCI chassis and see if the problem disappears. If the SYSTEM LED remains lit after the  
Model 3196RC completes the power-up cycle, contact Patton Technical Support to deter-  
mine if the T-DAC needs to be replaced.  
SYSTEM LED (green) is  
not flashing  
ETHERNET LED (green)  
is extinguished  
A valid Ethernet link has not been detected. Verify that the Model 3196RC is connected  
by means of an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet hub, switch, or workstation and that both  
ends of the cable are plugged in.  
Verify that the hub, switch, or workstation is powered on.  
Verify that the correct cable is being used—either a straight through or cross-over cable  
depending on whether you are connecting to a workstation (PC), hub, or switch.  
Replace the Ethernet cable. If the problem still exists, contact Patton Technical Support to  
determine if the T-DAC should be replaced.  
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Fault analysis  
The following procedures outline steps you should follow when troubleshooting a Model 3196RC malfunction.  
1. If possible, talk to the person who filed the trouble complaint and determine the operational symptoms.  
Record the symptoms on the appropriate trouble report form (include the front panel LED indications).  
2. Refer to table 8 for LED definitions and compare the recorded results from the trouble report against those  
in the table, then refer to the section recommended in the table for the maintenance procedure that will  
repair the malfunction.  
Table 8. LED definitions  
LED  
Location Color Status  
Meaning  
POWER  
Front  
panel  
Green On  
solid  
Power is being applied. No action recommended.  
Flash-  
ing  
The 3196RC has detected a power failure on a power  
bus. There may be a problem with the CPCI power sup-  
ply system such as a failed power supply module in the  
chassis. The Model 3196RC will function normally with  
one power supply. Inspect the power supplies in the CPCI  
chassis to identify and replace the failed power supply  
module. If the POWER LED continues flashing when all  
chassis power supplies are functional, contact Patton  
Technical Support to determine if the T-DAC should be  
replaced.  
Off  
No input power is being applied. Verify that at least one  
chassis power supply module is installed in the chassis  
and functioning normally.  
CPU FAIL  
Front  
Red  
Red  
On  
CPU is unable to load the software from FLASH to RAM  
for operation. As soon as possible, remove the Model  
3196RC from the CPCI chassis, wait 30 seconds, then re-  
insert the Model 3196RC into the CPCI chassis and see if  
the problem disappears. If the CPU FAIL LED remains lit  
after the Model 3196RC completes the power-up cycle,  
contact Patton Technical Support to determine if the T-  
DAC needs to be replaced.  
panel  
solid  
Off  
On  
solid  
The CPU is operating normally. No action recommended.  
A minor alarm condition has been detected.  
ALARM  
Front  
panel  
Flash-  
ing  
A major alarm condition has been detected.  
Off  
The Model 3196RC is operating normally. No action rec-  
ommended.  
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Table 8. LED definitions (Continued)  
Location Color Status  
LED  
Meaning  
SYSTEM  
Front  
panel  
Green Flash-  
ing  
The Model 3196RC is operating normally. No action rec-  
ommended.  
Off  
The Model 3196RC is not functioning properly. As soon  
as possible, unplug both power cables from the Model  
3196RC, wait 30 seconds, then plug the cables back  
into the Mode 3196RC to see if the problem disappears.  
If the SYSTEM LED remains lit after the Model 3196RC  
completes the power-up cycle, contact Patton Technical  
Support to determine whether the T-DAC needs to be  
replaced.  
On solid  
ETHERNET  
Front  
panel  
Green  
Link status is nominal for the Ethernet port. No action recom-  
mended.  
Off  
A valid link has not been detected.  
Verify that an Ethernet cable is plugged into the hub, switch,  
or workstation and the Ethernet port of the Model 3196RC.  
Verify that the hub, switch, or workstation is powered on.  
Verify that the correct straight-through or cross-over cable is  
being used, depending on whether you are connecting to a  
workstation (PC), hub, or switch.  
Replace the cable. If the problem still exists, contact Patton Tech-  
nical Support to determine if the T-DAC should be replaced.  
On solid The 3196RC is set as the Master Clock source. No action rec-  
ommended.  
Flashing The 3196RC is set as the secondary clock source. No action  
recommended.  
CLK SOURCE  
CLK ERROR  
TEST MODE  
Front  
panel  
Green  
Off  
The 3196RC is set as the slave, getting its clock from the H.110  
Bus. No action recommended.  
Front panel Yellow On solid Master Clock source has been lost and the 3196RC is using the  
secondary source for its clock.  
Flashing Master Clock source and the Secondary Clock source have been  
lost and the 3196RC is using its internal crystal for its clock.  
Off  
No clock errors currently detected.  
No action recommended.  
Front panel Green On solid One or more iDSL ports or T1/E1 ports is in test mode.  
No action recommended.  
Flashing One or more of the iDSL ports or the T1/E1 ports is in test mode  
and errors have been received.  
Off  
None of the iDSL ports is operating in test mode.  
No action recommended.  
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Table 8. LED definitions (Continued)  
Location Color Status  
LED  
Meaning  
WANa  
Front Panel Green On solid Indicates normal activity at each of the T1/E1/PRI links.  
No action recommended.  
Single Indicates that the Model 3196RC is detecting the network, but  
Flash is unable to synchronize with it.  
Double Indicates an error on any of the T1/E1/PRI links.  
Flash  
Off  
Indicates no T1/E1 links are in use.  
DSL  
Front Panel Green On solid The ports are activated, linked, and operating normally.  
Flashing One or more iDSL ports have errors.  
CONNECTION  
(LEDs 1–16)  
Off  
No iDSL ports have been configured to establish a link.  
page 35 to configure the iDSL ports.  
READY  
ALARM  
Front panel Blue  
On  
Off  
Card ready for removal from cPCI chassis.  
Card not ready for removal from cPCI chassis.  
Do not remove card from chassis.  
Rear blade Yellow On solid A minor alarm condition has been detected.  
Flashing A major alarm condition has been detected.  
Off  
The Model 3196RC is operating normally. No action  
recommended.  
READY  
Rear blade  
Blue  
On  
Off  
Card ready for removal from cPCI chassis.  
Card not ready for removal from cPCI chassis.  
Do not remove card from chassis.  
a. This LED provides status indications for the WAN links established via the T1/E1 ports on the Rear Blade of  
the 3196RC  
Basic iDSL and T1/E1 test modes  
Model 3196RC T-DACS offer a variety of test modes for individual G.HSDSL and T1/E1 ports that are of out-  
standing value when initially installing or troubleshooting connections on the iDSL or T1/E1 side.  
iDSL port test modes  
Diagnostics loops for the 3196RC iDSL ports include:  
Local loop  
Remote loop  
Line loop  
Local loop  
This loop tests the operation of the selected DSL port. Data transmitted to the port is looped at the DSL port.  
For example, as shown in figure 52, if DSL port 1 is mapped to T1/E1 port 1, data arriving at the T1/E1 port  
and passed by the DACS to DSL port 1, is looped and sent back to T1/E1 port 1.  
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DSL port  
T1/E1 port 1  
3196RC  
Figure 52. Local loopback  
To select local loop go to the iDSL page and find the port to be placed under loopback. Locate the Test Mode  
drop down menu and select local Loop(1). Go to the bottom of the screen and click on the Submit button.  
To turn off the loop mode, use the Test Mode drop down menu, select “Off” and click on the Submit button.  
The port field should be highlighted in green when the port returns to data mode.  
Remote loop  
The remote loop, initiated from the 3196RC, will place a remote CPE (3092) in loopback mode. Under this  
condition, data sent by the 3196RC over the DSL link and destined to the iDSL port of a Model 3092 will be  
sent back to the 3196RC (see figure 53).  
iDSL port  
DSL data stream  
1092  
3196RC  
Figure 53. Remote loopback  
Note The test mode LED on the CPE will illuminate when the CPE’s  
iDSL port enters remote loopback mode. However the CPE does not  
notify users when its iDSL port enters remote loopback mode. There-  
fore, you may wish to notify any active users connected to the CPE  
device that service will be interrupted before executing any remote  
loopback testing.  
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To activate remote loop, do the following:  
1. Go to the iDSL page and find the port to be placed under loopback.  
2. Locate the Test Mode drop down menu and select remoteLoop(2)  
.
3. Go to the bottom of the screen and click on the Submit button. the DSL port selected for remote loop will  
be highlighted in blue.  
To deactivate the loop mode, use the Test Mode drop down menu, select none(0) and click on the Submit but-  
ton. The port field should be highlighted green when the port returns to data mode.  
Line Loop  
The line loop, initiated from the 3196RC, tests the DSL link between a 3196RC DSL port and the CPE. When  
a DSL port is placed on line loop, data transmitted by the CPE is looped at the 3196RC port (see figure 54).  
DSL  
1092  
3196RC  
Figure 54. Line Loopback  
Note Line Loopback testing is intended for troubleshooting an iDSL con-  
nection in consultation with an end-user connected to the CPE. The  
CPE does not notify users when the T-DAC’s iDSL port enters line  
loopback mode.  
To activate line loop on a DSL port, do the following:  
1. Go to the iDSL page and find the port to be placed under loopback.  
2. Locate the Test Mode drop down menu and select lineLoop(3)  
.
3. Go to the bottom of the screen and click on the Submit button. The port selected for line loop will be  
highlighted in blue.  
To turn off the loop mode, use the Test Mode drop down menu, select none(0) and click on the Submit but-  
ton. The iDSL port field should be highlighted in green when the port returns to data mode.  
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T1/E1 port test modes  
The 3196RC offers a number of diagnostics tools to test operation and performance of the T1/E1 ports and  
line. Diagnostics include DSX1 payload loop and DSX1 line loop.  
DSX1 payload loop (dsx1PayloadLoop)  
When activated, the received signal at the selected T1/E1 port, will be looped through the 3196RC (see  
figure 55). Typically the received signal is looped back for retransmission after it has passed through the  
device's framing function (framing is terminated and then regenerated).  
Framer  
T1/E1 port  
3196RC  
Figure 55. Payload loopback  
To activate payload loop, do the following:  
1. Click on the Modify Configuration link of the T1/E1 port to be placed under test  
2. Locate the Loopback Configuration drop down menu  
3. Select Payload Loop and click on the Submit Query button on the right.  
To deactivate payload loop, set the Loopback Configuration drop down menu to NoLoop  
.
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DSX1 line loop (dsxLineLoop)  
When activated, data received at the selected T1/E1 port, is looped back to the originating device (see  
figure 56). Data is looped at the T1/E1 port.  
T1/E1 port  
3196RC  
Figure 56. Line Loop  
To activate line loop, do the following:  
1. Click on the Modify Configuration link of the T1/E1 port to be placed under test.  
2. Locate the Loopback Configuration drop down menu  
3. Select LineLoop and click on the Submit Query button on the right.  
To deactivate payload loop, set the Loopback Configuration drop down menu to NoLoop, and click on the  
Submit Query button on the right.  
Note Refer to the Administration Reference Guide for descriptions of yellow  
alarms and send codes.  
Periodic maintenance  
Consult the rack chassis user manual for information on preventative maintenance (such as cleaning the chassis  
air cooling vents to remove accumulated dust).  
Calibration  
The Model 3196RC requires no calibration.  
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Maintenance  
This section describes replacing the Model 3196RC.  
Replacing the Model 3196RC  
If you isolate a problem to the a Model 3196RC component, the entire Model 3196RC must be replaced  
as follows.  
Exporting the current Model 3196RC configuration  
The 3196RC T-DAC provides Import/Export functions. These functions enable you to back up (export) and  
restore (import) your T-DAC’s configuration parameters against possible failure. Should your T-DAC ever  
need replacing, a previously saved copy of your (exported) configuration file can quickly be loaded (imported)  
into a replacement T-DAC.  
Note Import/Export functions require superuser access privileges.  
Note The parameters that will be exported are the power-up settings as they  
are stored in flash memory and may not be the current operating  
parameters. To ensure that you export the most current parameters,  
go to HOME, then under Immediate Actions, click on the Record  
Current Configuration button.  
1. If you already have an exported backup copy of your current configuration, go to “Removing the defective  
Model 3196RC” on page 82. Otherwise, go to step 2.  
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2. On the Configuration Menu pane, click the Import/Export hyperlink to display the Import/Export page  
(figure 57).  
Figure 57. IMPORT/EXPORT page  
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3. To make a back-up copy of the configuration file currently stored in your T-DAC’s flash memory:  
– On the Import/Export page (figure 57 on page 80) click the Export Flash... hyperlink. The T-DAC will  
get the configuration file currently stored in your T-DAC’s flash memory and display it in your browser  
(see figure 58)  
Figure 58. Example T-DAC flash memory configuration file displayed in a browser  
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– To save the displayed data as a text file, use your browser’s Save function (see figure 59). Using Netscape  
or Internet Explorer, for example.  
• Click the File menu.  
• Click Save As. A dialog box will appear. Use the dialog to save the data displayed on your browser  
(your T-DAC configuration parameters) to a text file.  
• Select the folder in which you want to store the file,  
• Type a file name.  
• Click Save.  
Figure 59. Saving the access server flash memory configuration data as a text file  
Removing the defective Model 3196RC  
1. Remove the replacement Model 3196RC from its shipping container and place it near the chassis in which  
the malfunctioning Model 3196RC is located.  
Note The Model 3196RC T-DAC blades are hot-swappable, so it is not  
necessary to deactivate the rack chassis before replacing a blade.  
2. Disconnect and label the following cables from the malfunctioning Model 3196RC:  
– The T1/E1 WAN cable (68-pin SCSI connector)  
– The iDSL modem cable (RJ-21X connector)  
– The RS-232 CONFIG cable  
– The 10/100 Ethernet cable  
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3. Unlock the handles by pressing the red button on each handle. The button immediately activates the  
switch (turning it to an open position), while the button itself remains depressed. The blade can then  
be removed.  
4. Remove the malfunctioning Model 3196RC by pushing the handles outwards, pulling the card gently but  
firmly from its slot in the chassis. Place the removed card in the container the replacement Model 3196RC  
came in so you can return the defective Model 3196RC for repair.  
Installing the replacement Model 3196RC  
1. Insert the replacement Model 3196RC into the rack chassis.  
2. Insert the rear blade into the desired slot in the rack chassis. Make sure the blade is seated properly in the  
slot guides.  
3. Gently press the blade into the chassis until the alignment/ESD pin engages the chassis. When the blade is  
fully seated, the red buttons in the handles click up automatically, thus locking the handle and activating  
the switch (closed position). The click of the button gives a visual and audible confirmation that the board  
is fully seated.  
4. Connect the following cables to the Model 3196RC:  
– The T1/E1 WAN cable (68-pin SCSI connector)  
– The iDSL modem cable (RJ-21X connector)  
– The RS-232 CONFIG cable  
– The 10/100 ETHERNET cable  
5. Verify that the green POWER LED is lit.  
Importing a saved configuration  
Before importing a saved configuration, you must define the Model 3196RC’s IP address and netmask. These  
parameters are defined via the Model 3196RC RS-232 CONFIG port on the Model 3196RC.  
1. Refer to Chapter 3, “Configuring the T-DAC for operation” and follow the procedures contained in sec-  
2. To import a saved configuration, connect your Web browser to the Administration Pages, then click on  
Import/Export under the Configuration Menu to display the Import/Export page (figure 57 on page 80).  
3. To import a configuration file into the Model 3196RC, type the complete path and filename for the con-  
figuration file you wish to load or click on the Browse… button to select the desired file, then click the  
Submit Query button.  
Upon successfully importing the file, the Model 3196RC will display Configuration Load Complete, indi-  
cating that the new operating parameters have been loaded into flash memory.  
4. On the Configuration Menu, click the HOME hyperlink, then click the Hard Reset button under Imme-  
diate Actions.  
Note Do not select Record Current Configuration after importing config-  
uration parameters.  
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5 • Troubleshooting and maintenance  
Completing the installation  
This section verifies that the Model 3196RC is fully operational.  
1. Verify that the green POWER LED is lit. If the POWER LED is flashing green, refer to section “Fault anal-  
2. Verify that the WAN LED illuminates, indicating that the Model 3196RC is synchronizing with the  
T1/E1 signal.  
3. Verify that after 5 seconds, the WAN LED begins flashing, indicating that the Model 3196RC is satisfied  
with the quality of the T1/E1 signal.  
4. Verify that after 10 seconds, the WAN LED extinguishes, indicating that the Model 3196RC is satisfied  
with the network signal and that the link is ready for use.  
5. Verify that the green Ethernet LED is either flashing (indicating link status is nominal for the front  
Ethernet port) or on solid (indicating that link status is nominal for at least one of the Ethernet  
backplane connections).  
The Model 3196RC is operational.  
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Chapter 6 Contacting Patton for assistance  
Chapter contents  
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................86  
Contact information..............................................................................................................................................86  
Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs)...................................................................86  
Warranty coverage ..........................................................................................................................................86  
Out-of-warranty service .............................................................................................................................86  
Returns for credit ......................................................................................................................................86  
Return for credit policy .............................................................................................................................87  
RMA numbers ................................................................................................................................................87  
Shipping instructions ................................................................................................................................87  
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6 • Contacting Patton for assistance  
Introduction  
This chapter contains the following information:  
“Contact information”—describes how to contact Patton technical support for assistance.  
RAS warranty and obtaining a return merchandise authorization (RMA).  
Contact information  
Patton Electronics offers a wide array of free technical services. If you have questions about any of our other  
products we recommend you begin your search for answers by using our technical knowledge base. Here, we  
have gathered together many of the more commonly asked questions and compiled them into a searchable  
database to help you quickly solve your problems.  
Online support—available at www.patton.com.  
E-mail support—e-mail sent to [email protected] will be answered within 1 business day  
Telephone support—standard telephone support is available Monday through Friday, from 8:00 A.M. to  
5:00 P.M. EST (8:00 to 17:00 UTC-5), Monday through Friday by calling +1 (301) 975-1007  
Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs)  
Patton Electronics is an ISO-9001 certified manufacturer and our products are carefully tested before ship-  
ment. All of our products are backed by a comprehensive warranty program.  
Note If you purchased your equipment from a Patton Electronics reseller,  
ask your reseller how you should proceed with warranty service. It is  
often more convenient for you to work with your local reseller to  
obtain a replacement. Patton services our products no matter how  
you acquired them.  
Warranty coverage  
Our products are under warranty to be free from defects, and we will, at our option, repair or replace the prod-  
uct should it fail within one year from the first date of shipment. Our warranty is limited to defects in work-  
manship or materials, and does not cover customer damage, lightning or power surge damage, abuse, or  
unauthorized modification.  
Out-of-warranty service  
Patton services what we sell, no matter how you acquired it, including malfunctioning products that are no  
longer under warranty. Our products have a flat fee for repairs. Units damaged by lightning or elephants may  
require replacement.  
Returns for credit  
Customer satisfaction is important to us, therefore any product may be returned with authorization within 30  
days from the shipment date for a full credit of the purchase price. If you have ordered the wrong equipment or  
you are dissatisfied in any way, please contact us to request an RMA number to accept your return. Patton is  
not responsible for equipment returned without a Return Authorization.  
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6 • Contacting Patton for assistance  
Return for credit policy  
Less than 30 days: No Charge. Your credit will be issued upon receipt and inspection of the equipment.  
30 to 120 days: We will add a 20% restocking charge (crediting your account with 80% of the purchase  
price).  
Over 120 days: Products will be accepted for repairs only.  
RMA numbers  
RMA numbers are required for all product returns. You can obtain an RMA by doing one of the following:  
Completing a request on the RMA Request page in the Support section at www.patton.com  
By calling +1 (301) 975-1000 and speaking to a Technical Support Engineer  
By sending an e-mail to [email protected]  
All returned units must have the RMA number clearly visible on the outside of the shipping container. Please use  
the original packing material that the device came in or pack the unit securely to avoid damage during shipping.  
Shipping instructions  
The RMA number should be clearly visible on the address label. Our shipping address is as follows:  
Patton Electronics Company  
RMA#: xxxx  
7622 Rickenbacker Dr.  
Gaithersburg, MD 20879-4773 USA  
Patton will ship the equipment back to you in the same manner you ship it to us. Patton will pay the return  
shipping costs.  
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Appendix A Network Ports (RJ-21X)  
connector pin-out  
Chapter contents  
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................89  
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A • Network Ports (RJ-21X) connector pin-out  
Introduction  
Figure 60 shows the pin-out for the RJ-21X 50-pin Telco connector. Table 9 contains the band-marked color  
codes for the RJ-21X 50-pin Telco connector  
Pin 1  
25  
50-pin TELCO Male  
26  
50  
Figure 60. 50-pin Telco connector  
Table 9. Band Marked Color Code  
DSL Port 50 Pin Positions Wire Color Code  
1
Blue/White  
White/Blue  
Orange/White  
White/Orange  
Green/White  
White/Green  
Brown/White  
White/Brown  
Slate/White  
White/Slate  
Blue/Red  
Red/Blue  
Orange/Red  
Red/Orange  
Green/Red  
Red/Green  
Brown/Red  
Red/Brown  
Slate/Red  
Red/Slate  
Blue/Black  
Black/Blue  
Orange/Black  
Black/Orange  
Green/Black  
Black/Green  
Brown/Black  
Black/Brown  
Port 1  
Port 2  
Port 3  
Port 4  
Port 5  
Port 6  
Port 7  
Port 8  
Port 9  
Port 10  
Port 11  
Port 12  
Port 13  
Port 14  
26  
2
27  
3
28  
4
29  
5
30  
6
31  
7
32  
8
33  
9
34  
10  
35  
11  
36  
12  
37  
13  
38  
14  
39  
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A • Network Ports (RJ-21X) connector pin-out  
Table 9. Band Marked Color Code (Continued)  
DSL Port 50 Pin Positions Wire Color Code  
15  
40  
16  
41  
Slate/Black  
Black/Slate  
Blue/Yellow  
Yellow/Blue  
Port 15  
Port 16  
17  
42  
Orange/Yellow  
Yellow/Orange  
18  
43  
Green/Yellow  
Yellow/Green  
19  
44  
Brown/Yellow  
Yellow/Brown  
20  
45  
Slate/Yellow  
Yellow/Slate  
21  
46  
Blue/Violet  
Violet/Blue  
22  
47  
Orange/Violet  
Violet/Orange  
23  
48  
Green/Violet  
Violet/Green  
24  
49  
Brown/Violet  
Violet/Brown  
25  
50  
Slate/Violet  
Violet/Slate  
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Appendix B WAN Network Module  
connector pinout  
Chapter contents  
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................92  
68-Pin Telco pinout..............................................................................................................................................92  
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B • WAN Network Module  
Introduction  
The WAN cable is 6 feet in length comprising 34 twisted pairs. One end of the cable will have the AMP con-  
nector 749621-7 (or equivalent) and the AMP back shell 749195-2 (or equivalent). The other end will  
be blunt.  
AMP 749621-7 (or equivalent)  
Pin 1  
34  
35  
68  
Figure 61. 68-pin SCSI connector  
68-Pin Telco pinout  
Table 10 show the pin-out information for the 68-pin SCSI connector with a color code chart for the twisted  
pairs and RJ pin out.  
Table 10. WAN cable’s 68 non-terminated twisted-pairs  
Port/  
Direction  
68 Pin  
Positions  
Wire Color  
Code  
Port/  
Direction  
68 Pin  
Positions  
Wire Color  
Code  
Pairs  
Pairs  
Port 1/TX  
Port 1/RX  
Port 2/TX  
Port 2/RX  
Port 3/TX  
Port 3/RX  
Port 4/TX  
Port 4/RX  
Port 5/TX  
1
1
White/Tan  
Tan/White  
White/Brown  
Brown/White  
White/Pink  
Pink/White  
White/Orange  
Orange/White  
White/Violet  
Violet/White  
White/Blue  
Blue/White  
White/Yellow  
Yellow/White  
White/Green  
Green/White  
Port 9/TX  
17  
17  
51  
18  
52  
19  
53  
20  
54  
21  
55  
22  
56  
23  
57  
24  
58  
Tan/Gray  
Gray/Tan  
Brown/Pink  
Pink/Brown  
Brown/Orange  
Orange/Brown  
Brown/Violet  
Violet/Brown  
Brown/Blue  
Blue/Brown  
Brown/Yellow  
Yellow/Brown  
Brown/Green  
Green/Brown  
Brown/Gray  
Gray/Brown  
35  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
2
36  
3
37  
4
38  
5
39  
6
40  
7
41  
8
42  
9
43  
Port 9/RX  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
Port 10/TX  
Port 10/RX  
Port 11/TX  
Port 11/RX  
Port 12/TX  
Port 12/RX  
Port 13/TX  
White/Gray  
Gray/White  
25  
59  
Pink/Orange  
Orange/Pink  
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B • WAN Network Module  
Table 10. WAN cable’s 68 non-terminated twisted-pairs (Continued)  
Port/  
Direction  
68 Pin  
Positions  
Wire Color  
Code  
Port/  
Direction  
68 Pin  
Positions  
Wire Color  
Code  
Pairs  
Pairs  
Port 5/RX  
Port 6/TX  
Port 6/RX  
Port 7/TX  
Port 7/RX  
Port 8/TX  
Port 8/RX  
10  
10  
44  
11  
45  
12  
46  
13  
47  
14  
48  
15  
49  
16  
50  
Tan/Brown  
Brown/Tan  
Tan/Pink  
Pink/Tan  
Tan/Orange  
Orange/Tan  
Tan/Violet  
Violet/Tan  
Tan/Blue  
Blue/Tan  
Tan/Yellow  
Yellow/Tan  
Tan/Green  
Green/Tan  
Port 13/RX  
Port 14/TX  
Port 14/RX  
Port 15/TX  
Port 15/RX  
Port 16/TX  
Port 16/RX  
26  
26  
60  
27  
61  
28  
62  
29  
63  
30  
64  
31  
65  
32  
66  
Pink/Violet  
Violet/Pink  
Pink/Blue  
Blue/Pink  
Pink/Yellow  
Yellow/Pink  
Pink/Green  
Green/Pink  
Pink/Gray  
Gray/Pink  
Orange/Violet  
Violet/Orange  
Orange/Blue  
Violet/Blue  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
67  
34  
68  
NOT USED  
NOT USED  
68-Pin Telco pinout  
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