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Local Maintenance Terminal
About This Chapter

The HUAWEI local maintenance terminal (LMT) is the software that runs over the operation
and maintenance terminal. The LMT communicates with the background administration module
(BAM) on the SRU of the GGSN9811 through the local area network (LAN) or wide area
network (WAN), which enables the operation and maintenance of the GGSN9811.
1.1 LMT Software
The HUAWEI local maintenance terminal (LMT) software contains the following: LMT, File
Transfer Protocol (FTP) client, FTP server, LMT service manager, trace viewer, monitor viewer,
performance browser tool, and convert management system.
1.2 Help Systems
The HUAWEI local maintenance terminal (LMT) offers a wide range of effective help systems.
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1.1 LMT Software

The HUAWEI local maintenance terminal (LMT) software contains the following: LMT, File
Transfer Protocol (FTP) client, FTP server, LMT service manager, trace viewer, monitor viewer,
performance browser tool, and convert management system.
1.1.1 Local Maintenance Terminal
The local maintenance terminal (LMT) provides the authority management, alarm management,
device maintenance, and message tracing functions through a graphic user interface (GUI). The
LMT also provides abundant man-machine language (MML) commands with which you can
maintain the device and manage the performance.
1.1.2 FTP Client
The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) client communicates with the FTP server through the FTP
protocol. They exchange the performance data, configuration data, and maintenance data. Thus,
the service quality is improved.
1.1.3 FTP Server
The local computer can be used as a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server for access if the
parameters of the FTP server are set.
1.1.4 LMT Service Manager
The local maintenance terminal (LMT) service manager enables the communication between
the LMT software and the SRU. In addition, it can manage the server processes. You do not
need to manually start the LMT service manager.
1.1.5 Trace Viewer
The trace viewer is used to offline view the saved trace files of which the suffix is .tmf. Thus,
the trace messages can be viewed.
1.1.6 Monitor Viewer
The monitor viewer is used to review the data and display the state by opening the monitor file
of which the suffix is .mrf.
1.1.7 Performance Browser Tool
The performance browser tool is used to manage performance measurement tasks and check the
performance measurement results.
1.1.8 Convert Management System
The convert management system is used to transfer the alarm to the alarm box. In addition, this
system can transfer the information exchanged between the SRU and the alarm box.
1.1.1 Local Maintenance Terminal

The local maintenance terminal (LMT) provides the authority management, alarm management,
device maintenance, and message tracing functions through a graphic user interface (GUI). The
LMT also provides abundant man-machine language (MML) commands with which you can
maintain the device and manage the performance.
NOTE
For execution of MML commands, refer to online help.
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Start Mode
Choose start > Programs > HUAWEI Local Maintenance Terminal > Local Maintenance
Terminal.
Interface
The interface of the LMT is composed of the system menu, tool bar, navigation window, output
window, client window, and status bar. The client window provides the MML command link
client, device panel, and tracing window.
Figure 1-1 shows the interface of the LMT when the MML command line client is displayed in
the client window.
Figure 1-1 GUI of the LMT
1. Menu
2. Toolbar
3. Command navigation tree pane
4. Command display area (outlined in red)
5. Status bar
1.1.2 FTP Client

The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) client communicates with the FTP server through the FTP
protocol. They exchange the performance data, configuration data, and maintenance data. Thus,
the service quality is improved.
Boot Mode
Choose start > Programs > HUAWEI Local Maintenance Terminal > FTP Client .
NOTE
The SRU serves as an FTP server when the FTP client backs up data. Run ACT FTPSVR to start the FTP
server of the GGSN9811 before using the FTP function.
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Window
The window of the FTP client comprises the menu bar, toolbar, server input area, Local Folder
List, Local File List, Server List, and Connection tips. Refer to Figure 1-2.
Figure 1-2 FTP Client window
1. Menu
2. Toolbar
3. Local Folder List window
4. Local File List window
5. Connection tips window
6. Server List window
7. FTP Server input area
1.1.3 FTP Server

The local computer can be used as a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server for access if the
parameters of the FTP server are set.
Boot Mode
The FTP server automatically starts when the local maintenance terminal (LMT) starts.
Window
is displayed in the taskbar of the LMT window.
After the FTP server starts, the system icon
You can set, stop, or log out of the FTP server by right-clicking the icon.
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Figure 1-3 shows the parameter configuration of the FTP server. Table 1-1 lists the parameter
settings.
Figure 1-3 FTP server configuration window
Table 1-1 Parameter settings of the FTP server

Parameter
Description
User name
The initial user name is admin.
Password
The initial password is admin.
Working directory
It is the directory where the executed file is saved. By default, it is

Installation path\adaptor\serveradaptor\GGSN9811\lib. All the
related log information is saved in this directory.
Port number
The initial port number of the FTP server is 21.
Thread number
It specifies the number of the processes that can be initiated. The

default value is 50.
1.1.4 LMT Service Manager

The local maintenance terminal (LMT) service manager enables the communication between
the LMT software and the SRU. In addition, it can manage the server processes. You do not
need to manually start the LMT service manager.
If the user logs out of the LMT service manager abnormally or the LMT service manager does
not start due to some reasons, you need to manually start the LMT service manager. Otherwise,
the LMT cannot be connected to the device.
Boot Mode
Two modes are available to start the LMT service manager.
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Choose start > Programs > HUAWEI Local Maintenance Terminal > LMT Service
Manager.
After the LMT software is installed, the LMT service manager automatically starts when
the computer on which the LMT software is installed starts.
Window
After the LMT service manager starts, the system icon
is displayed in the taskbar in the LMT
window. Right-click . Then, you can choose shortcut menu Start to start the LMT service
manager and choose shortcut menu Stop to shut down the LMT service manager. Figure 1-4
shows LMT Service Manager.
Figure 1-4 LMT Service Manager window
NOTE
LMT Server is the process module of the LMT server. The client communicates with the process module
through the CORBA interface. In addition, the client is connected to the SRU through the CORBA interface.
You can connect the LMT with the server or disconnect the LMT from the server through the
LMT service manager in two ways.
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Click LMT Server. You can choose shortcut menu Start to set the status to Started. In
addition, you can choose shortcut menu Stop to set the status to Stopped.
You can choose Operation > Start to set the status to Started. In addition, you can
choose Operation > Stop to set the status to Stopped.
In the LMT service manager, when the status of the LMT server is Stopped, the following
problems may arise:
l
The operator cannot log in to the LMT.
If the operator logs in to the LMT, the LMT is disconnected from the LMT server soon.
Right-click LMT Server. Then, you can choose shortcut Started or Stopped to set the
communication between the LMT and the server.
1.1.5 Trace Viewer

The trace viewer is used to offline view the saved trace files of which the suffix is .tmf. Thus,
the trace messages can be viewed.
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Boot Mode
You can start the trace viewer in three ways.
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Choose start > Programs > HUAWEI Local Maintenance Terminal > Trace
Viewer.
Choose icon
Choose View > Trace Viewer in the LMT window.
in the toolbar in the LMT window.
Window
The trace viewer window comprises the system menu, toolbar, and pane for browsing the trace
message. Refer to Figure 1-5.
Figure 1-5 Trace Viewer window
1.1.6 Monitor Viewer

The monitor viewer is used to review the data and display the state by opening the monitor file
of which the suffix is .mrf.
Boot Mode
You can start the monitor viewer in three ways.
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Choose start > Programs > HUAWEI Local Maintenance Terminal > Monitor
Viewer.
Choose icon
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Choose View > Monitor Viewer in the LMT window.
Window
The monitor viewer window comprises the system menu, toolbar, and pane for browsing the
monitor data. Refer to Figure 1-6.
Figure 1-6 Monitor Viewer window
1.1.7 Performance Browser Tool

The performance browser tool is used to manage performance measurement tasks and check the
performance measurement results.
Start Mode
Choose Start > Programs > HUAWEI Local Maintenance Terminal > Performance
Browser Tool.
Window
The window of the performance browsing tool is composed of the system menu, tool bar,
performance browsing window, and status bar. Refer to Figure 1-7.
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Figure 1-7 Performance Browse Tool window
1.1.8 Convert Management System

The convert management system is used to transfer the alarm to the alarm box. In addition, this
system can transfer the information exchanged between the SRU and the alarm box.
Boot Mode
Choose start > Programs > HUAWEI Local Maintenance Terminal > Convert
Management System.
Window
After the convert management system is started, the system icon
is displayed in the taskbar
in the LMT window. Right-click

. Then, you can choose shortcut Restore. Alternatively,
you can click the system icon Convert Management System to restore. If you right-click the
system icon, and then choose Exit, the convert management system shuts down.
When the serial port connected to the alarm box is faulty during communication, the system icon
is displayed in the taskbar in the LMT window.
The convert management system window comprises the title bar, system menu, toolbar, output
window, and status bar. Refer to Figure 1-8.
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Figure 1-8 Convert Management System window
1.2 Help Systems

The HUAWEI local maintenance terminal (LMT) offers a wide range of effective help systems.
Table 1-2 LMT Help Information
Help Name
Description
Boot Mode
Local maintenance
terminal help
Describes the
window,
methods for
realizing the
operation and
maintenance
function, and
board
information of
local
maintenance
terminal.
You can start the help in the following ways.
FTP client help
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1. Press F1 in each system.

2. Click
in the toolbar in the system window.
3. Choose Help > Help Topics in the system

menu.
4. Click Help in the dialog box to obtain the help
information of the current window.
Describes the
window and
methods for
realizing the
management
functions of
FTP client.

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Help Name
Description
Trace viewer help
Describes the
methods for
browsing the
messages of
trace viewer.
Monitor viewer help
Describes the
methods for
browsing the
messages of
monitor viewer.
Performance browser
tool
Describes the
methods for
browsing the
messages of
performance
browser tool.
Convert management
system
Describes the
methods for
using the
functions of
convert
management
system.
MML help
Describes the
functions,
notes,
parameters, and
examples of
each MML
command.
Boot Mode
Select an MML command in the navigation tree

pane of the LMT. Alternatively, type the MML
command in the command input area. Then, press
Enter to display the help information in Help
Information.
NOTE
This document does not cover the details of the MML commands. For more information about the parameter
description and notes, see the online help of MML command.
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Local Maintenance Terminal

About This Chapter

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HUAWEI GGSN9811 Gateway GPRS Support Node

1 Local Maintenance Terminal

1.1 LMT Software

1.1.1 Local Maintenance Terminal

For execution of MML commands, refer to online help.

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3. Command navigation tree pane

4. Command display area (outlined in red)

1.1.2 FTP Client

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3. Local Folder List window

4. Local File List window

5. Connection tips window

6. Server List window

7. FTP Server input area

1.1.3 FTP Server

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Table 1-1 Parameter settings of the FTP server

The initial user name is admin.

The initial password is admin.

It is the directory where the executed file is saved. By default, it is

The initial port number of the FTP server is 21.

It specifies the number of the processes that can be initiated. The

1.1.4 LMT Service Manager

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is displayed in the taskbar in the LMT

The operator cannot log in to the LMT.

1.1.5 Trace Viewer

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Choose View > Trace Viewer in the LMT window.

in the toolbar in the LMT window.

1.1.6 Monitor Viewer

in the toolbar in the LMT window.

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Choose View > Monitor Viewer in the LMT window.

1.1.7 Performance Browser Tool

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Figure 1-7 Performance Browse Tool window

1.1.8 Convert Management System

is displayed in the taskbar

in the LMT window. Right-click