Manual Radview Ems TDM Mp-2100

RADview-EMS/TDM
Element Management System for TDM

Applications
Megaplex-2100/2104
19942008 RAD Data Communications
Publication 07/08
Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1
1.2
Overview.................................................................................................................... 1-1
Main System Features ............................................................................................. 1-1
Management Options ............................................................................................. 1-3
Manual Organization .................................................................................................. 1-3
Chapter 2. Installation and Setup

2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
Preconfiguring Megaplex-2100/2104 for Management ................................................ 2-1

Preliminary Configuration Instructions ..................................................................... 2-1
Connecting Megaplex-2100/2104 to the Management Station .................................... 2-3
Direct Management Connection .............................................................................. 2-3
Management via LAN .............................................................................................. 2-3
Launching the RADview-EMS/TDM for Megaplex-2100/2104 ....................................... 2-4
Using the RADview Graphical User Interface ............................................................... 2-5
User Interface Principles ......................................................................................... 2-5
RADview Main Window ............................................................................................ 2-7
RADview Dialog Boxes ............................................................................................. 2-8
Viewing or Hiding Agent Mode ............................................................................ 2-9
Megaplex-2100/2104 Main Window ...................................................................... 2-10
Toolbar ................................................................................................................. 2-10
Menu Structure of Supervision Utility........................................................................ 2-11
Main Menu Structure............................................................................................. 2-11
Navigation Maps ................................................................................................... 2-12
Chapter 3. Configuration Management

3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
Setting the System Parameters .................................................................................. 3-1

Viewing and Modifying System Logistics Information ............................................... 3-5
Setting the Date and Time ...................................................................................... 3-8
Polling the Agent .................................................................................................... 3-9
Resetting the Device ............................................................................................... 3-9
Displaying/Closing Agent Window ............................................................................ 3-9
Viewing and Modifying DB Operations ........................................................................ 3-9
Modifying the Configuration List ......................................................................... 3-9
Setting the Flip DB Agenda ............................................................................... 3-11
Setting Flip DB Net Events ................................................................................ 3-12
Setting Flip DB Decision Table .......................................................................... 3-16
Displaying Flip DB Net Events ........................................................................... 3-17
Updating (downloading) the Flip DB to the Megaplex ........................................ 3-19
Reading (Uploading) the Flip DB to the Edit Configuration................................. 3-19
Net Update ...................................................................................................... 3-19
Saving the Net Update Configuration ................................................................ 3-20
Saving the Flip DB ............................................................................................ 3-21
Setting the Net Update Delay ........................................................................... 3-21
Activating a Net Update ................................................................................... 3-21
Setting the Default Configuration ..................................................................... 3-22
Deleting an Agent Configuration ....................................................................... 3-23
Reading the Current Configuration of a Megaplex-2100/2104 ................................... 3-24
Updating the Megaplex-2100/2104 .......................................................................... 3-25
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Viewing and Modifying Signaling Profile Parameters .................................................. 3-26

Configuring Legacy Data Profile ........................................................................ 3-27
Configuring R2 Data Profile .............................................................................. 3-28
Viewing and Modifying Redundancy Table Parameters .............................................. 3-33
Viewing and Modifying V5 Interface Parameters........................................................ 3-36
V5.1 Variants ................................................................................................... 3-36
Defining V5.1 Variant Data ............................................................................... 3-37
V5.2 Variants ................................................................................................... 3-41
Setting V5.2 Variants........................................................................................ 3-42
Adding V5.2 Variants ........................................................................................ 3-42
Setting C CH Parameters................................................................................... 3-43
Address Table .................................................................................................. 3-45
Viewing and Modifying Bundles ................................................................................ 3-49
Viewing the Bundle Connection Table .................................................................... 3-49
Customizing and Sorting the Columns ............................................................... 3-54
Showing and Hiding the Details of a Bundle ...................................................... 3-54
Adding an Entry in the Bundle Connection Table .................................................... 3-54
Changing an Entry in the Bundle Connection Table ................................................ 3-66
Removing an Entry in the Bundle Connection Table ............................................... 3-67
Viewing and Modifying Switching Table ..................................................................... 3-68
Viewing and Modifying T1/E1 Ring Management Parameters ..................................... 3-70
Adding an Entry in the Ring Table.......................................................................... 3-72
Changing an Entry in the Ring Table ...................................................................... 3-73
Removing an Entry in the Ring Table ..................................................................... 3-74
Viewing and Modifying the Managers List ................................................................. 3-75
Viewing and Modifying Card Operations .................................................................... 3-76
Zooming to Card View ........................................................................................... 3-76
Displaying Card Information .................................................................................. 3-77
Adding New Card .................................................................................................. 3-77
Updating Card Configuration ................................................................................. 3-79
Protecting ML-IP Card IP Address ........................................................................... 3-80
Removing Card Configuration ................................................................................ 3-81
Viewing and Modifying Port Operations .................................................................... 3-82
Setting Port Information ....................................................................................... 3-82
List of Supported Modules by Types ...................................................................... 3-82
Configuring ML-2E1 Module Parameters ................................................................ 3-85
ML-2E1 Port Information Parameters ................................................................ 3-85
ML-2E1 V5.1 Parameters .................................................................................. 3-88
ML-2E1 Redundancy Parameters ...................................................................... 3-90
T1/E1 Ring Management Parameters ................................................................ 3-91
Configuring ML-IP Module Parameters ................................................................... 3-91
ML-IP Port Information Parameters ................................................................... 3-91
ML-IP R2 TS Status Parameters ......................................................................... 3-94
ML-IP Bundle Parameters .................................................................................. 3-95
Configuring ML-20N Module Parameters................................................................ 3-99
ML-20N Port Information Parameters ............................................................... 3-99
ML-20N Status Parameters ............................................................................. 3-102
Displaying TS (Timeslot) Assignments .................................................................. 3-103
Split Timeslot ................................................................................................. 3-105
Configuring LS-12 Module Parameters ................................................................. 3-105
LS-12 Port Information Parameters ................................................................ 3-105
Configuring HS-12N Module Parameters .............................................................. 3-108
Configuring VC Module Parameters ...................................................................... 3-109
Configuring HS-ETH/SW Module Parameters ........................................................ 3-112
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HS-ETH/SW Port Information Parameters ........................................................ 3-112

Configuring VFS Module Parameters .................................................................... 3-116
VFS Port Information Parameters .................................................................... 3-116
VFS Port TS (Timeslot) Connections ..................................................................... 3-122
Chapter 4. Security Management
4.1
4.2
Opening the Security Console..................................................................................... 4-1

Security Profiles ...................................................................................................... 4-1
Loading a Security Profile ................................................................................... 4-2
Adding a Profile.................................................................................................. 4-2
Changing Permissions ......................................................................................... 4-2
Editing Profiles ................................................................................................... 4-3
Removing Profile ................................................................................................ 4-3
User Security .......................................................................................................... 4-3
Adding a User .................................................................................................... 4-3
Editing a User..................................................................................................... 4-4
Changing a Users Password ............................................................................... 4-4
Removing a User ................................................................................................ 4-4
RADview Basic Security Levels .................................................................................... 4-5
Administrator and Operator Levels .......................................................................... 4-5
Technician .............................................................................................................. 4-5
Monitor .................................................................................................................. 4-5
Chapter 5. Performance Management

5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
Overview.................................................................................................................... 5-1
Starting Performance Monitoring ................................................................................ 5-1
System Level Operations ............................................................................................ 5-2
Port Level Statistics.................................................................................................... 5-3
Setting the Polling Interval ...................................................................................... 5-3
Displaying Current Data .......................................................................................... 5-4
Displaying a Current Data Table .......................................................................... 5-4
Displaying Intervals Data ......................................................................................... 5-7
Chapter 6. Fault Management

6.1
6.2
6.3
Displaying Sanity Check Results .................................................................................. 6-1

Handling Megaplex-2100/2104 System Alarms ........................................................... 6-3
Displaying All Active Alarms ..................................................................................... 6-4
Displaying System Level Alarms ............................................................................... 6-6
Displaying Active Bundle Alarms .............................................................................. 6-7
Clearing Alarms .................................................................................................. 6-8
Clearing All Alarms .............................................................................................. 6-8
Configuring Alarms.................................................................................................. 6-8
Setting Alarm Severity ........................................................................................ 6-8
Setting Alarm Attributes ................................................................................... 6-10
Sorting Alarm Attributes ....................................................................................... 6-13
Defining Scope of Alarm Reports........................................................................... 6-15
Read ACM Alarm Descriptions ........................................................................... 6-17
Displaying the History Log..................................................................................... 6-17
Displaying All Buffer Alarms .............................................................................. 6-17
Viewing New Buffer Alarms .............................................................................. 6-19
Managing Card Alarms .............................................................................................. 6-20
Displaying Alarms.................................................................................................. 6-20
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Clearing Card Alarms ............................................................................................. 6-23

Clearing All Alarms ................................................................................................ 6-23
Managing Port Alarms .............................................................................................. 6-24
Performing Diagnostic Tests.................................................................................. 6-24
BERT Counters ...................................................................................................... 6-27
Displaying Port Alarms .......................................................................................... 6-29
Clearing Port Alarms.............................................................................................. 6-30
Testing Megaplex-2100/2104 ................................................................................... 6-31
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This Users Manual describes the RADview management application for
Megaplex-2100/2104.
Note
In this manual, the generic term Megaplex-2100/2104 is used when the

information is applicable to all the equipment versions. The complete equipment
designation is used when information is applicable to a specific version.
1.1
Overview
The Megaplex-2100/2104 is a family of high-capacity user-configurable modular

E1/T1 Integrating Access Devices with SNMP management.
Megaplex-2100/2104 multiplexers provide an efficient and cost-effective method
for integrating data, voice, fax, ISDN access, etc., for transmission over TDM
networks, and are well adapted for use in corporate networks.
Megaplex-2100/2104 equipment also supports the TDMoIP (TDM over IP) protocol
and therefore can be integrated in corporate IP networks using IP basedbackbones.
Main System Features

Megaplex-2100/2104 systems are ideally suited to implementing custom system
designs according to specific applications, and can be used to build cost-effective
private corporate networks, as well as networks using public TDM carriers and IP
transmission services.
The Megaplex-2100/2104 systems are compatible with the Megaplex-2200 family
of modular E1/T1 Integrating Access Nodes, and with the Megaplex-4100 next
generation Multiservice nodes, also offered by RAD. When equipped with IP main
link modules, Megaplex-2100/2104 systems are fully compatible with the IPmux
family of TDMoIP gateways offered by RAD, and therefore permit the Megaplex
equipment to become part of an integrated corporate IP network. Moreover,
Megaplex-2100/2104 systems comply with the applicable standards, including
support for ETSI V5.1 and V5.2 interfaces, and therefore are fully interoperable
with TDM and TDMoIP equipment from other vendors and can be efficiently
integrated in access networks.
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The Megaplex-2100/2104 systems are available in two chassis versions, which

can be equipped with various types of main link and input/output (I/O) modules
to provide the required user and system interfacing. Several power supply options
are also available.
The flexible modular construction and the advanced management capabilities of
the Megaplex-2100/2104 family enable the using organization to easily configure
individual systems for specific requirements and operating modes, and change
rapidly system configurations.
Moreover, the operating software can be remotely downloaded; therefore
improvements and new features can be easily added across the whole network.
The range of modules and options available for the Megaplex-2100/2104 family is
continuously expanding. To minimize inventory and enhance system configuration
flexibility, many of the modules available for the Megaplex-2100/2104 family can
also be used by Megaplex-2100/2104 Hybrid. The I/O modules currently available
include:
High-speed multichannel synchronous data I/O modules, operating at

multiples of 56 kbps and 64 kbps.
Sub-multiplexer modules for low-speed synchronous and asynchronous data

transmission.
Multichannel ISDN basic rate access modules, including support for data rate
adaptation per ITU-T Rec. I.460.
Voice/fax sub-multiplexer modules with 2-wire and 4-wire interfaces and

various signaling capabilities, which can directly connect to PBX and PSTN
lines, as well as to fax and telephone sets. The voice modules are available in
several versions, that support toll-quality PCM and ADPCM coding, or
high-quality low-bit rate compression.
Ethernet LAN connectivity modules with internal Ethernet switch supporting

port-based VLANs and VLAN tag-based switching or bridge, bridge/router, and
IP router.
Multiport T1 (DS1) and E1 I/O and main link modules, which support
applications such as fractional T1 and E1, direct connection to digital PBX,
V5.1 and V5.2 trunk lines, and allow cascading of Megaplex-2100/2104 units.
The current main link options support two families of interfaces:
Interfaces to TDM networks: T1 (1.544 Mbps), E1 (CEPT, 2.048 Mbps), as well

as fractional T1 and fractional E1 data services. A wide range of electrical,
optical and HDSL interfaces are available.
Interfaces to IP networks using 10/100BaseT or 100BaseFX Ethernet

interfaces.
Interfaces to high-speed digital data services networks running at sub-E1

rates (n 64 kbps in the range of 128 to 2048 kbps).
Megaplex equipped with 8-port main link modules in conjunction with the 12-port
high speed module features a traffic payload capacity of up to 248 DS0 timeslots.
This capacity can be carried by 8 E1 links or 10 T1 links, or any equivalent
combination of E1 and T1 links. The main link modules of version 11 and lower still
support up to 124 DS0 timeslots (8 Mbps). This capacity can be carried by 4 E1
links or 5 T1 links, or any equivalent combination of T1 and E1 links.
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The number of main links that can be operated from the same chassis is not
limited, and can be selected in accordance with customers requirements. For
example, this permits a Megaplex-2100/2104 unit connected via a V5.2 interface
to serve as a concentrator for the voice and ISDN traffic received via up to 22 E1
links. Main link utilization is user-programmable at the individual timeslot level,
with full timeslot cross-connect capabilities. Timeslot utilization is
user-programmable down to the bit level (minimum bandwidth allocation unit of
two bits, i.e., 16 kbps).
Megaplex-2100/2104 equipment can be powered by AC and DC power sources.
To enhance system availability, Megaplex-2100/2104 supports main link
redundancy, as well as common logic redundancy. When necessary, two power
supply modules can be installed to provide redundancy.
Management Options
The Megaplex-2100/2104 equipment supports Telnet and SNMP management,
both inband through the main links, and out-of-band through Ethernet or RS-232
supervisory ports. SNMP enables fully graphical, user-friendly management using
the RADview network management stations offered by RAD, as well as
management by other SNMP-based management systems.
In addition, a supervision terminal that provides full configuration and
management capabilities can be connected to the RS-232 supervisory ports,
either directly or through modem links.
1.2
Manual Organization
This manual is structured around FCAPS (Fault, Configuration, Accounting,

Performance, Security), the ISO model of network management. This acronym
describes the cornerstones of network management:
Fault management
Detects and correlates faults in network devices,

isolates faults and initiates recovery actions
Configuration
management
Provides the ability to track changes and configure,

install and distribute software across the network for all
network devices.
Accounting
management
Provides the capability to collect and parse accounting

data to generate network usage reports.
Performance
management
Offers a continuous source from which to monitor

network performance (QoS, CoS) and resource
allocation.
Security management
Provides the ability to control the access to network

resources.
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Table 1-1. Mapping of FCAPS to the Applications and Sections in this Manual
FCAPS
Component
Fault
Management
Function
Path in Application
Section in Manual
Displaying sanity check results
Fault
See Displaying Sanity
Sanity Check Errors
Check Results
Fault
Alarms
Display
All
See Displaying All
Fault
Alarms
Display
System Level
See Displaying System
Fault
Alarms
Display
Bundles
See Displaying Active
Clearing active alarms
Fault
Alarms
Clear
See Clearing Alarms
Clearing all active card and port alarms
Fault
Alarms
Clear All
See Clearing All
Fault
Alarms
Config.
Severity &
ACM Relay
See Setting Alarm
Fault
Alarms
Configuration
Attributes
See Setting Alarm
Fault
Alarms
Configuration
Reports
See Defining Scope of
Initiate an update of the ACM Alarm

Descriptions
Fault
Alarms
Configuration
Read ACM Alarm
Descriptions
See Read ACM Alarm
Displaying all Megaplex alarms
Fault
Alarms
Display
All
See Displaying All

Active Alarms
Displaying all Megaplex alarms
Displaying system alarms
Displaying active bundle alarms
Setting alarm severity level
Defining alarm attributes
Defining scope of alarm reports
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Active Alarms)
Level Alarms)
Bundle Alarms)
Alarms
Severity
Attributes
Alarm Reports
Descriptions
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Component
Function
Path in Application
Section in Manual
Displaying buffer alarms
Fault
History Log
All
See Displaying All
Fault
History Log
Ack
See Viewing New
Displaying new buffer alarms since last

ACK
Fault
History Log
Since Last Ack
See Viewing New
Running diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Bundle Connection
Test
See Megaplex Level
Diagnostics
Test
See Running
Sets the alarm buffer from this point on
Running diagnostic tests (ports)
Configuration
Management
Buffer Alarms
Buffer Alarms
Buffer Alarms
Diagnostic Operations
Diagnostic Tests
Viewing BERT Counters (ports)
Diagnostics
Bert Counters
See BERT Counters
Printing BERT Log (ports)
Diagnostics
Print Bert Log
See BERT Counters
Setting Mux timing information
Configuration
Info
Mux Info
See Performing
Megaplex Timing
Configuration
Displaying system information
Configuration
Info
System Info
See Displaying System
Configuration
DB Operations
Select Config
See Modifying the
Setting flip DB agenda
Configuration
DB Operations
Flip DB
Agenda
See Setting the Flip

DB Agenda
Setting flip DB net events
Configuration
DB Operations
Flip DB
Net Events
See Setting Flip DB

Net Events
Defining events that cause RADview to

flip to specific configuration
Configuration
DB Operations
Flip DB
Decision Table
See Setting Flip DB

Decision Table
Setting voice level offset

Setting Megaplex configuration
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Component
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Function
Path in Application
Section in Manual
Saving (downloading) edit flip

configuration parameters to agent
Configuration
DB Operations
Flip DB
Update
See Updating
(downloading) the
Flip DB to the
Megaplex
Reading (uploading) flip parameters from Configuration

agent to edit flip configuration
DB Operations
Flip DB
Read
See Reading
Saving current edit configuration to all

Muxes in net
Configuration
DB Operations
Net Update
Save Config
See Saving the Net
Saving current flip configuration to all

Muxes in net
Configuration
DB Operations
Net Update
Save Flip DB
See Saving the Flip DB
Transferring current agent configuration

to edit configuration
Configuration
Read
See Reading the
Transferring edit configuration to agent

configuration
Configuration
Update
See Updating the

Configuration to the
Agent
Configuring system signaling profiles
Configuration
Signaling Profile
See Setting Signaling

Profile Parameters
Setting redundancy parameters
Configuration
Redundancy Table
See Setting
Redundancy Table
Parameters
Setting V5.1 Variants
Configuration
V5 Interface
V5.1 Variants
See V5.1 Variants
Setting V5.2 Variant General

Configuration
Configuration
V5 Interface
V5.2
General
See V5.2 Variants
Configuration
V5 Interface
V5.2
Variants
See Setting V5.2

Variants
Configuring Bundle Parameters
Configuration
Bundle Connection
Table
See Configuring
Bundles
Configuring the Switching Table
Configuration
Switching Table
See Configuring
Switching Table
Manual Organization
(Uploading) the Flip

DB to the Edit
Configuration
Update Configuration
Agent Configuration
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Component
Performance
Management
Function
Path in Application
Section in Manual
Configuring T1/E1 Ring
Configuration
T1/E1 Ring Table
See T1/E1 Ring

Management
Polling the agent
Configuration
Poll Agent
See Polling the Agent
Viewing statistics
Statistics
Bundle Connection
Statistics
See System Level
Setting polling interval
Statistics
Polling Interval
See Setting the

Polling Interval
Displaying current data statistics in table

or graph
Statistics
Current Data
See Displaying
Displaying intervals data statistics in

table or graph
Statistics
Intervals Data
See Displaying
Intervals Data
Function
Path in Application
Section in Manual
To start the Security Console
EMS Admin Console

Security Services
See Opening the
Loading a Security Profile
Profile
Load...
See Loading a
Security Profile
Adding a Profile
Profile
Add...
See Adding a Profile
Editing Profiles
Profile
Edit...
See Editing Profiles
Removing Profile
Profile
Remove
See Removing Profile
User Security
User
See User Security
Adding a User
User
Add...
See Adding a User
Editing a User
User
Edit...
See Editing a User
Changing a Users Password
User
Edit...
See Changing a Users

Password
Removing a User
User
Remove
See Removing a User
Operations
Current Data
FCAPS
Component
Security
Management
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Chapter 2
Installation and Setup
This chapter describes how to prepare the Megaplex-2100/2104 for remote
management.
The chapter includes the following sections:
Preconfiguring Megaplex-2100/2104 for management
Connecting Megaplex-2100/2104 to the RADview network management

station (NMS)
Launching the RADview-EMS/TDM for Megaplex-2100/2104
Using the RADview graphical user interface (GUI).
2.1
Preconfiguring Megaplex-2100/2104 for

Management
Megaplex-2100/2104 can be managed by any SNMP-based network management

station, provided IP communication is possible with the management station.
To manage the Megaplex-2100/2104 from a remote NMS, it is necessary to
preconfigure the basic parameters using a supervision terminal connected to the
Megaplex-2100/2104 CONTROL port.
You can find detailed instructions on preconfiguring the Megaplex-2100/2104 for
management in the Megaplex-2100/2104 Installation and Operation Manual.
Preliminary Configuration Instructions

In Section 4.4 of the Megaplex-2100/2104 Installation and Operation Manual you
will find the supervision terminal log-in procedure, and the preliminary
configuration instructions to be performed by means of the supervision terminal.
Preliminary hardware configuration for the Megaplex-2100/2104 is performed
using a Terminal Emulation program.
When selecting parameters, click the <F> and <B> keys to move forward and
backwards among the possible values for the selected parameter. Click <Enter>
to make a selection and the spacebar to move on to the next parameter.
To initiate terminal operation with the Megaplex-2100/2104:

1. With the PS and CL cards in place, switch unit to ON.
2. On the active CL card, set the DIP/pin adjacent to the alarm LED to ON.
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3. Double-click the Terminal's icon.

4. Select the correct COM port, and then from the Setting menu, select
Communication.
5. Enter the following Communication Parameters, and then click <OK>:
Baud Rate:
9600
Data Bits:
Stop Bits:
Parity:
None
Flow Control:
None
Note
At the beginning of terminal emulation, and after specified time-out periods, you
will be prompted to type the password. The default password is ENTER.
6. From the Setting menu, select Modem Communications.
7. Change the setting in the Modem Defaults field to None and then click <OK>.
8. Enter the terminal definition in the field provided. For example, for VT-100,
type DEF TERM VT-100, and then click <Enter>.
To define agent parameters:

1. Type def agent and click <Enter>.
2. Enter appropriate values for the following in the fields provided:
MUX name:
Megaplex-2100
IP address:
(999.999.999.999)
Net Id:
1 to 255
SNMP Read Community: (up to 8 characters)
public
SNMP Write Community: (up to 8

characters)
private (for WAN)
SNMP Trap Community: (up to 8 characters)
Public
To define serial port parameters:

1. Type def sp, then click <Enter>.
The default parameters will be displayed.
2. Set the baud rate, data bits, and stop bits to correspond to the SLIP, by
entering values that correspond to the Communication Parameters entered
for the Megaplex.
3. Set the auxiliary device to SLIP NMS, and then click <Enter>.
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To update the database:
Type db upd and a number between 1 and 10, and then click <Enter>.
To complete the configuration:

1. Type bye and click <Enter>.
The Terminal configuration window closes.
2. Close the Terminal Screen's icon.
3. On the active CL card, set the DIP/pin adjacent to the alarm LED to OFF.
2.2
Connecting Megaplex-2100/2104 to the

Management Station
The RADview management station may be connected to Megaplex units in one of

the following setups:
Direct management-to-TDM link running on Single Line Internet Protocol

(SLIP)
Connection from management station in a LAN through an MBE to a TDM

unit.
Direct Management Connection

In this application, the management station is connected directly to a Megaplex
unit. If more than one device is installed on this network, the device directly
connected to management is the local unit. Any other devices are remote.
This application requires installation of SLIP. It is the customer's responsibility to
acquire a SLIP communication program and to install it according to the
manufacturer's instructions. RADview supports both public domain SLIP and
vendor SLIP.
Figure 2-1 shows a sample direct management application.

SLIP
RADview
Management Station
Megaplex
Figure 2-1. Direct Management Application
Management via LAN

In this application, the management station is connected to the device through
an Ethernet LAN and an MBE (Ethernet Elementary Bridge). If the MBE and the
device are located in the same subnet, the system will operate immediately upon
hardware connection with no need for further software configuration.
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Figure 2-2 and Figure 2-3 show a sample management via LAN application.
Ethernet
Main Link
E1/T1
SLIP
Megaplex
MBE
Megaplex
RADview
Management Station
Figure 2-2. Megaplex Management via LAN
Ethernet
Local
Remote
E1
DXC
DXC
E1
RADview
Management Station
Megaplex
Megaplex
Figure 2-3. Megaplex or DXC Management via LAN
2.3
Note
Launching the RADview-EMS/TDM for

Megaplex-2100/2104
For detailed instructions, refer to the RADview NMS Users Manual.

The RADview EMS Server application, which manages the EMS system, is
automatically started when the RADview station is up. However, after rebooting
the station, wait three to four minutes before you start to work with the EMS
application.
The EMS functions are activated by means of the LaunchDesk toolbar. If
necessary, use the Windows Explorer to start the LaunchDesk toolbar: select
Programs > Network Manager > RADview EMS > LaunchDesk.
After the RADview station is up and running, you can start the RADview agent
application for any manageable RAD device. The desired device can be selected
from the EMS Network Elements Tree or from the SNMP Management Console
map (a typical map is shown below).
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Figure 2-4. SNMP Management Console Screen, Typical Managed Subnet Map
To open the agent Zoom window, double-click the desired icon in the SNMPc map
or in the EMS Network Elements Tree, or right-click on the item in the EMS
Network Elements Tree and select Zoom on the object menu. Refer to
Section 2.4 for a description of the agent Zoom window.
2.4
Using the RADview Graphical User Interface
User Interface Principles

RADview has a graphical user interface (GUI) that lets you perform rapidly and
efficiently all the tasks needed to configure, control, monitor and troubleshoot
any Megaplex-2100/2104 equipment version from a remote location, yet conveys
the impression that you are near the equipment looking at its panel. It also
enables preparing completely new sets of parameters (configurations) or
preparing a change in the current operating mode (new configuration) without
disrupting the services performed by the Megaplex-2100/2104 unit until
everything is ready.
For this purpose, the RADview-EMS/TDM Megaplex-2100/2104 main window uses
a graphical display that shows a life-like representation of a true Megaplex2100/2104 unit, and the window is divided into two sections:
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The upper section, called the Edit window, is used to make changes or
prepare new configurations. Making changes in this window is called working
in the Edit mode.
The lower section, called the Agent window, displays the current state of a
selected Megaplex-2100/2104 unit. Any operation made in this window is
called working in the Agent mode.
At any time, only one of these two sections are in focus.

The main difference between the two modes is as follows:
To work in the Agent mode, the RADview station must be able to manage
that unit. The prerequisites for managing are:
Be able to communicate full duplex with that unit (you cannot move the
focus to the Agent window if communication with the unit is not
possible).
Be allowed (authorized) to make the desired changes, a function taken

care of by the RADview security functions and by appropriate
configuration of the unit to be managed (as a minimum, such
configuration requires preliminary configuration by means of a
supervision terminal, as explained in Chapter 2).
In the Agent mode, any command sent to a managed unit is immediately

executed. Therefore, you must use the Agent mode to monitor the unit, retrieve
performance statistics, send commands such as Reset (restart) the unit, and
perform tests. Note that the managed unit is polled only when the Agent window
is in focus. If the focus is moved to the Edit mode, the Agent window continues
displaying the last known state, until the managed unit is polled again.
Note
In contrast, when working in the Edit mode, you prepare sets of parameters
that are stored in the RADview station. Therefore, you can prepare and store
new configurations for any unit, even if the RADview station cannot
communicate with that unit (off-line configuration).
RADview-EMS/TDM is an element manager: it lets you manage a selected network

element that is selected, using the general RADview NMS services, on a subnet
map.
The Agent window is empty if the station could not establish communication with
the selected unit, to establish a baseline status for the Edit window.
In this case, the NMS displays a dialog box in which you can fill in the main
equipment characteristics:
Network link type, number of links, and the APS option.
Type and number of PDH ports, or presence of a sub link.
Type and number of Ethernet ports.
Number of VCGs supported.
This information is used to characterize the new device. The information is

updated after management communication with the device is established.
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To bridge between the two modes, RADview provides the following commands,
both used in the Edit mode:
Read command: upload the current configuration of the desired unit to the
RADview station, to be displayed in the Edit window. You can then start
configuring the unit from its true current configuration.
Update command: download the configuration from the RADview station to

the managed unit. When you update, the managed unit checks the received
configuration (sanity check) to detect possible errors and conflicts, and if it
accepts it saves the new configuration in its non-volatile memory and starts
using it.
Other system-level commands you need to know about:
Poll: retrieve status from the managed unit. The retrieved status is used to
update the Agent window. This command is available in both the Agent mode
and Edit mode.
Reset HW: resets the managed unit (warm restart).
RADview Main Window

The RADview main window has two sections: one for the Edit mode and the
other for the Agent mode. The Agent mode represents the true state of the
managed device, whenever management communication is possible.
All the graphical conventions in the RADview agent application match those in the
main RADview (NMS) application. A few of the conventions are presented below.
1. Each section displays the Megaplex-2100/2104 front panel, including all of its
ports, as determined by means of Megaplex-2100/2104 configuration
entered by you, or discovered in the course of management communication
with the unit. You can select configurable items in each section by clicking on
the item (for example, port symbols). You cannot select non-configurable
items.
2. To select the whole unit (system level), click somewhere within the window
on any area not dedicated to another selectable item.
3. A light blue border marks the selected item (the item in focus): the whole
device or a specific port. For connectors which represent multiple ports
(channels), for example, the PDH ports, clicking within the connector area
under the number of a port displays a blue selection box, which indicates that
the port is selected.
4. In the Agent window, the magenta color is used to indicate that an item (fan,
port, PS module) failed, is not present, or cannot be managed.
5. The current mode is displayed at the top-left of the main window as Edit or
Agent. In other dialog boxes, the mode is indicated by E.# or A.# at the topleft of the dialog box, where # varies in accordance with the number of open
boxes.
6. The menus and the available menu options vary, depending on the mode
(Edit or Agent) and the item selected in the main window (the device, or one
of its ports). Certain actions can only be performed in one of the modes. For
example, setting time and date can only be performed in the Agent Mode.
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Sometimes, congestion in the network handling the management traffic

means that significant delays occurs during polling, transfer of large data
tables, etc. In such cases, the operator is notified that the process continues.
In some cases, a progress bar cannot be used, and a message is displayed in
the status bar at the bottom of the screen, as follows:
Working...
Displayed from the moment when a request is sent to the

Megaplex-2100/2104, until data is received or a certain time
expires (a few seconds).
Waiting...
Displayed while the RADview station waits more than a few

seconds for the Megaplex-2100/2104 response, but less than
the time-out time.
Interrupted
When all attempts to communicate with the Megaplex2100/2104 failed (time-out), or when the Megaplex2100/2104 response was an SNMP error.
Ready
Displayed after the process has been successfully completed.
7. Pop-up menus are used to expedite operations: when the cursor is on a

selectable object, and the secondary (usually the right-hand mouse button)
is pressed, a pop-up menu will be displayed. This pop-up menu depends on
the selected object.
The pop-up menu start with the top level menu appearing in the regular
menu bar (e.g. Configuration, Fault, etc.).
RADview Dialog Boxes

Dialog boxes are used both to configure parameters and to display status
information, and therefore can include a wide range of elements. The most
common types of elements are described below. Since RADview-EMS/TDM for
Megaplex-2100/2104 uses the same GUI as the RADview NMS, refer to the
RADview NMS Users Manual if you need additional information.
The main elements of a dialog box are as follows:
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Header: identifies the box. May also contain information on the current mode
(Edit or Agent), the selected object (for example, IP address, port name and
number), etc.
Read-only fields: these fields cannot be changed and therefore have the
general background color of the box.
Selection fields: these fields have white background. There are several types
of selection fields:
Edit box: used to enter free text. The free text can include only
alphanumeric characters.
Combo box: used to select a value or option out of a predetermined list

of values.
Scroll box: lets you select a numerical value by clicking a small arrow
pointing in the desired direction of change.
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Check boxes: a check mark X in the box means that the function described
next to the box is enabled (active). Each click toggles the selection.
Radio buttons: group of buttons used to make mutually exclusive selections.

At any time, one and only one of the buttons in the group is selected.
Function buttons: used to initiate the execution of a certain operation. The

most common buttons are as follows:
Set confirm and activate the selections made in the dialog box and
close the box.
Apply confirm and activate the selections made in the dialog box
without closing the box.
Cancel cancel the selections made in the dialog box and close the box.
Close close the dialog box without any other effect.
OK confirm the message displayed in an information box, and close the

box.
Add opens a new dialog box that is used to add a new item to the list
or table displayed in the dialog box.
Change opens a new dialog box that is used to change an item selected
in the list or table displayed in the dialog box.
Delete delete a selected item from the list or table displayed in the
dialog box.
Refresh poll the managed unit to retrieve again the information needed
to display the current dialog box. This action can be used to update the
displayed information.
Each dialog box can also have dedicated buttons that are used to perform
functions specific to that dialog box.
Viewing or Hiding Agent Mode
To view/hide the Agent Mode section of the main window:

1. In the Edit Mode or in the Agent window, select the device.
2. Select Window > Agent View.
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Megaplex-2100/2104 Main Window

Active Window
IP Address of
Managed Unit
Communication Status
Header
Menu Bar
Toolbar
Edit
Window
Agent
Window
Status
Figure 2-5. Megaplex-2100/2104 Main Window
Toolbar
Figure 2-6. Megaplex-2100/2104 Toolbar
The main toolbar (Figure 2-6), located just below the main menu bar, allows you
to perform various operations related to the selected element in the
Megaplex-2100/2104 main window. Table 2-1 contains descriptions of each
button.
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Table 2-1. Megaplex-2100/2104 Toolbar Buttons

Click This Button
To
Display card/port Information
Add New Card
View/hide the Agent Mode
Remove selected card
Select Tests
Configure/Display Time Slots
Poll the device
Zoom in on the device
Display alarms
2.5
Menu Structure of Supervision Utility
Main Menu Structure

The tasks that can be performed by means of RADview-EMS/TDM for
Megaplex-2100/2104 are initiated using the main menu, displayed as a bar at the
top of the RADview main window.
The functions of the various main menu items are as follows:
Configuration
Configure all the Megaplex-2100/2104 operational parameters,

including general system parameters, the parameters of the
physical and virtual ports, and the functions of the
Megaplex-2100/2104 Ethernet switch, when installed in the
managed Megaplex-2100/2104 unit. See Chapter 3 for details.
Fault
Display Megaplex-2100/2104 alarms and events, and check for

system configuration errors. See Chapter 6 for details.
Diagnostics
Used to initiate tests and loopbacks on the various external

ports, and check IP connectivity. See Chapter 6 for details.
Statistics
Display the performance monitoring statistics collected for the

Megaplex-2100/2104 physical and virtual ports. See Chapter 5
for details.
Window
Switch the focus between the Edit and Agent window. See
Chapter 3 for details.
Options
Used to control management access to the

Megaplex-2100/2104 by specifying the IP addresses of the
authorized management entities, and control management by
Telnet and Web browsers. See Chapter 3 for details.
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Help
Displays information on the RADview version, and provides

access to the RADview-EMS/TDM for Megaplex-2100/2104 help
files.
The items that can be used at any time depend on the mode and object selected
in the RADview window. Inactive items are grayed out, and do not respond to
clicking.
Note
A floating menu with the active main menu items associated with a certain object
(for example, whole system, or a specific port) can be displayed by clicking the
secondary mouse button (usually the right-hand mouse button) while pointing
to the desired item.
Navigation Maps
Figure 2-7 to Figure 2-13 show typical menu trees for Megaplex-2100/2104 units.
You may use these figures as navigation maps to find the dialog box used for
many activities.
The response to be expected after selecting a menu item is indicated as follows:
Selecting that item will display a submenu.
...
Selecting that item will display a dialog box.
Nothing
When neither symbol is displayed, selecting that item will perform the
corresponding command.
The actual menus available on any specific unit depend on its and the set of
interfaces and options installed on that unit. Ignore items not supported on the
particular Megaplex-2100/2104 unit being managed. For the same reason, no
menu maps are given for the Statistics menu.
For detailed operating instruction, refer to the Chapter covering each menu (see
list above); in these Chapters you will also find detailed views and a description of
the functions and parameters available on each menu and dialog box.
The other main menu items do not require navigation maps.
The information presented in each figure is as follows:
System Configuration menu maps. Figure 2-7 and Figure 2-8 show typical
Configuration menu trees for the system level, for both the Agent and Edit
modes.
Configuration
Info
DB Operations
Read
Update
Signaling Profile
Redundancy Table
V5 Interface
Bundle Connection Table
Switching Table
T1/E1 Ring Table
Poll Agent
S
S
Mux Info...
System Info
Select Config...
Flip DB
Net Update
Save Config...
Save Flip DB
S
V5.1 Variants...
V5.2
S
S
S
General...
Variants...
Agenda...
Net Events
Decision Table
Update
Read...
Figure 2-7. System Configuration Menu for Edit Mode
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Configuration
Info
DB Operations
Signaling Profile
Redundancy Table
Bundle Connection Table
Switching Table
V5 Interface
T1/E1 Ring Table
Reset
Mux Info...
System Info
Date & Time...
S
S
Default Config
Delete Config...
Flip DB
Net Update
S
V5.1 Variants...
V5.2
S
S
Delay...
Activate
Agenda...
Net Events
Decision Table
General...
Variants...
Figure 2-8. Typical System Configuration Menu for Agent Mode
System Fault menu maps. Figure 2-9 and Figure 2-10 show typical Fault menu
trees for the system level, for both the Agent and Edit modes.
Fault
Alarms
History Log
S
S
List...
Clear
Display
Clear
Clear All
Configuration
Read ACM Alarm Descriptions
All...
System Level
Bundles...
Severity & ACM Relay...

Attributes
Report
Figure 2-9. Typical System Fault Menu for Agent Mode

Fault
Sanity Check Errors...
Figure 2-10. Typical System Fault Menu for Edit Mode
System Options menu map Figure 2-11 shows the menu for the system level,
for both the Agent and Edit modes.
Options
Manager List...
Figure 2-11. Typical System Options Menu
System Window menu map Figure 2-12 shows the menu for the system level,
for both the Agent and Edit modes.
Window
Agent View
Figure 2-12. Typical System Window Menu for Edit/Agent Mode
Port-level menu maps. Figure 2-13 shows a typical menu map for the port
level, for both the Agent and Edit modes. The items actually included on each
menu depend on the specific port type, and may differ from the view shown
in Figure 2-13.
Configuration
Port Info...
User Info
Fault
Diagnostics
Alarms
Display...
Clear
Test
BERT Counters
Statistics
Depends on port type
Figure 2-13. Typical Port-Level Menu Structure
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Configuration Management
This Chapter provides instructions for configuring a Megaplex-2100/2104 unit to
fulfill its intended role in the users network, for displaying its current
configuration, and for modifying the configuration to adapt to changing needs.
Note
The information appearing in this Chapter assumes that you are familiar with the
Megaplex-2100/2104 characteristics, as described in the Megaplex-2100/2104,
Installation and Operation Manual.
If necessary, you may find information on the Megaplex-2100/2104 operating
environment and technical background information on the various
Megaplex-2100/2104 configuration parameters in Appendix E of the
Megaplex-2100/2104 Installation and Operation Manual.
The configuration activities presented in this Chapter assume that the
Megaplex-2100/2104 has been prepared for management using a standard ASCII
terminal (supervision terminal), as explained in Chapter 4 of the
Megaplex-2100/2104 Installation and Operation Manual. Section 2.1 of this
manual presents a concise description of the preliminary configuration tasks that
must be performed by means of a supervision terminal.
Note
Unless otherwise specified, all the parameter values appearing in this chapter are
given for illustration purposes only. They do not reflect recommended values.
Moreover, some of the options appearing in dialog boxes depend on the
equipment model being configured, and therefore you should ignore items not
supported by your unit.
3.1
Setting the System Parameters
RADview-EMS/TDM allows you to view and modify the general configuration

parameters of the managed Megaplex-2100/2104, to prepare it for operation in
your specific environment.
Viewing and Modifying System Timing allows you to view and set Megaplex timing
information.
Note
The following discussion is relevant only for the transmit paths of TDM main link
modules, because the transmit timing of the packet (for example, Ethernet) ports
is not critical.
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The source of the timing signals used by the transmit path of any TDM main link,
starting with the read-out of transmit data from the chassis TDM buses and up to
the transmit data rate of each TDM link interface, is always the nodal clock. This
is also true for the transmit rate of each timeslot bundle carried by IP main link
modules, but it is not relevant for the Ethernet ports transmit timing. The bundle
rate is always a submultiple of the Megaplex nodal clock, in accordance with the
number of timeslots in the bundle (or bits for split timeslot assignment).
The nodal clock can be locked to another clock signal (called timing source, or
reference source), which can be selected in accordance with the communication
system requirements.
The Megaplex uses an internal timing bus that can carry timing signals from
several sources. The sources that can be used include each recovered main link
receive clock, each transmit clock applied to a data channel that operates in the
DTE timing mode, an external station clock, and an internal crystal oscillator.
Moreover, the recovered clock signal of any bundle carried by an IP main link
module can also be used as a reference for the nodal clock.
The desired source is selected in accordance with user's commands. The resulting
transmit timing modes are:
Internal timing, derived from the free-running clock signal generated by an

internal crystal oscillator. When several main link modules are installed in the
chassis, the module that will provide the timing reference is automatically
selected.
Derived from one of the received clock signals, using one of the following
methods:
Loopback timing: timing locked to the clock signal recovered from the
receive signal of a selected main link.
External timing: timing locked to one of the high-speed data channels.
Locked to an external clock signal (2048 kbps or 1544 kbps, in accordance

with the module interface type, E1 or T1), supplied to the dedicated station
clock connector of main link modules.
Adaptive timing, locked to the recovered timing of a selected timeslot bundle.

This mode is available only when IP main link modules are used in the chassis.
To ensure that a reliable timing source is used even when the selected master
timing source fails, the Megaplex allows the selection of an additional fallback
source.
The fallback source is automatically connected when the main source fails. If the
fallback source also fails, the internal crystal oscillator is automatically selected.
Note
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Not all fields are available in the Edit mode. In addition, after opening the
Megaplex-2100/2104 application, these fields are blank until you view the system
information in Agent Mode and click the <Set> button, even if you do not make
any changes.
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To view or modify Megaplex-2100/2104 timing information:

1. In the Edit mode (for modifying) or in the Agent mode (for viewing), select
the device.
2. Select Configuration> Info> Info...
Figure 3-1. Mux Information Dialog Box (Edit Mode)
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Figure 3-2. Mux Information Dialog Box (Agent Mode)

Table 3-1. Mux Information Parameters
Parameter
Description
Type
The type of Megaplex

Megaplex-2100, Megaplex-2104
Master Clock
Source Type
Main source for Megaplex timing

Internal, Rx Clock, Adaptive
Note: Adaptive is available only when an ML-IP card exists in the hub
Source Slot
The slot containing the card on which the master clock is located. This parameter is
applicable only when the master clock source type is Rx Clock.
Empty slots are not selectable.
IO-1..IO-12
For Megaplex-2104: IO-1..IO-5.
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Parameter
Description
Source Port
The port through which the master clock signal is received by the Megaplex.
External-1..External-12
For an HS-Q/M card, only External-1 is available
When Type is Adaptive: Bundle1..Bundle120
Note: To avoid future sanity check errors, select only existing bundles, or one that is
going to be created
Fallback Clock
Source Type
Alternate source for the Megaplex timing, to be used in case the master clock fails
Internal, Rx Clock, Adaptive
Note: Adaptive is available only when an ML-IP card exists in the hub
Source Slot
The slot containing the card on which the fallback clock is located. This parameter is
enabled only when the fallback clock source type is Rx Clock.
Empty slots are not selectable
IO-1..IO-12
For Megaplex-2104: IO-1..IO-5.
Source Port
The port through which the fallback clock signal is received by the Megaplex.
For an HS-Q/M card, only External-1 is available
When Type is Adaptive: Bundle1..Bundle120
Note: To avoid future sanity check errors, select only existing bundles, or one that is
going to be created
Viewing and Modifying System Logistics Information

Note
Not all fields are available in the Edit mode. In addition, after opening the
Megaplex-2100/2104 application, these fields are blank until you view the system
information in Agent Mode and click the <Set> button, even if you do not make
any changes.
To view or modify Megaplex-2100/2104 system logistics information:
1. In the Edit mode (for modifying) or in the Agent mode (for viewing), select
the device.
2. Select Configuration> Info> System Info...
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Figure 3-3. System Information (Edit Mode)
Figure 3-4. System Information (Agent Mode)

3. Fill in the fields, as described in Table 3-2.
4. Click <Set> to save the changes and update the device.
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Table 3-2. System Information Parameters

Parameter
Description
Description
Displays the Megaplex-2100/2104 model and its hardware and software versions
Object ID
Displays the formal Megaplex-2100/2104 object identifier (its MIB root)
Name
Used to assign an arbitrary name to the Megaplex-2100/2104 unit (up to 12 characters)
Contact
Used to enter the name of the person to be contacted in matters pertaining to this
equipment unit (up to 32 characters)
Location
Used to enter a description of the physical location of this equipment unit (up to 32
characters)
Voice Level
Offset
Offset 1, No Offset
The Voice Level Offset affects the displayed value of Tx and Rx levels (voice cards only)
by adding or subtracting a constant value. The offset varies depending on the port.The
following values are added when Offset 1 is selected:
For 2WIRE PORTS:
Tx Level: The base value (for 0dBm) =0
Rx Level: The base value (for 0dBm) =-2
For 4WIRE PORTS:
Tx Level: The base value (for 0dBm) =-16
Rx Level: The base value (for 0dBm) =7
System Up Time
Displays the time elapsed since the Megaplex-2100/2104 has been powered up
Last Update Date
Displays the date at which the Megaplex-2100/2104 configuration has been last
updated, using the currently selected date format
Last Update Time
Displays the time-of-day at which the Megaplex-2100/2104 configuration has been last
updated (24-hour military clock)
Last Update By
Displays the IP address of the entity that initiated the last configuration update
(management station, Telnet host or Web browser)
Number of
Interfaces
Displays the total number of manageable interfaces present on the device
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Setting the Date and Time

RADview-EMS/TDM allows you to set the time of day and date of the
Megaplex-2100/2104 internal real-time clock, and select the date format.
To set the date, time and/or the date format:

1. In the Agent mode, select the device, and then select
Configuration> Info> Date & Time.
Figure 3-5. Date & Time

2. To change the date format, select a format from the Format drop-down list,
or type directly the desired format (DD stands for day, MM for month and
YYYY for year).
3. To set the device date and time, type the time and date in the Date & Time
field, or use the drop-down calendar:
Type the desired date in the format appearing in the Format field. Make
sure to type any leading zeroes, for example, for May type 05.
Type the desired time in the 24-hour format. Make sure to type any
leading zeroes, for example, for 9 hours type 09 (no need to type the
separators :). It is recommended to set the time about one minute
beyond the desired time, and then click <Set> at the correct instant,
considering the delay experienced by the management traffic.
4. Click <Set> to save the changes and update the managed device.
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Polling the Agent

RADview-EMS/TDM allows you to request a polling of the Megaplex-2100/2104 at
any given instant. This is useful when you dont want to wait until the next
automatic polling interval. When the agent device is disconnected, the Agent view
is not displayed.
Selecting this entry will cause immediate polling of the Agent and Display Update
accordingly.
To poll the device for basic device information:
In the Edit mode or in the Agent mode, select the device, and then select
Configuration> Poll Agent.
The current status of the device is displayed in the lower section of the
main window (Agent Mode).
Resetting the Device
To reset the device:
In Agent Mode, select Configuration > Reset.

The Megaplex is reset.
Displaying/Closing Agent Window
To display/close the Agent view of the Megaplex Level window:
Select Window> Agent View.
3.2
Viewing and Modifying DB Operations
Up to ten configuration databases can be prepared and stored, to cover various

system configurations, to enable rapid recovery from critical failure conditions, or
to provide optimized configurations at different times of the day, during
week-ends, etc.
Modifying the Configuration List
To view the list of Megaplex configurations:
Select Configuration> DB Operations> Select Config

The Select Config dialog box appears.
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Figure 3-6. Select Configuration Dialog Box (Edit Mode)

Table 3-3. Select Configuration Parameters
Parameter
Possible Values / Remarks
Cfg Id
Index numbers in the list of the configurations. The current Edit Configuration is marked
by [ ] surrounding the Cfg Id number. RADview can store up to 10 configurations.
Description
Brief description of each configuration ID. The default description for Cfg Id [1] is Initial
Config.
[Add]
Click <Add> to add a new Megaplex configuration to the Select Config list. The Add
Configuration dialog box appears.
Select an available configuration ID and enter a description of the new configuration in
the Description field.
Click <OK>. The new configuration will include the same set of cards as the previous
configurations, although those card configuration values will be the defaults.
[Change]
To change a Megaplex configuration description, select an entry in the list and click
<Change> The Change Configuration dialog box appears.
Enter new description of the configuration in the Description field.
Click <OK>. The changed description appears in the Select Config dialog box.
[Delete]
Delete an entry in the list by selecting it and clicking <Delete>.

A dialog box appears asking you to confirm the delete. Click <OK> to confirm delete
from the RADview database.
Note: You cannot delete the configuration that currently appears in the Edit
Configuration mode. To delete this configuration, select another configuration to appear
in the Edit Configuration mode. You can then delete the replaced configuration.
[Select]
A configuration can be added to the Select Config list if less than 10 Megaplex
configurations exist in RADviews database.
To select a configuration to appear in the Edit Configuration mode: click the required
configuration and click Select
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Setting the Flip DB Agenda

The Configuration> DB Operations> Flip DB> Agenda command defines a type of
workday for every day of the week. The type of workday helps determine the
times of automatic activation for the Flip configuration.
To define a weekly agenda for the Flip configuration:

1. Select Configuration> DB Operations> Flip DB> Agenda
The Flip DB Agenda dialog box appears (Figure 3-7). The Flip DB Agenda
dialog box displays a weekly schedule.
2. For each day of the week, click a Day Type. A Day Type can be Full Workday,
Partial Workday or Weekend. Only one Day Type can be selected for each
week day.
3. Click <Set> to save the agenda in the RADview Edit Configuration database.
Note
This agenda will be downloaded to the Megaplex only when you invoke the
Flip DB>Update command.
Figure 3-7. Flip DB Agenda Dialog Box (Edit Mode)
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Figure 3-8. Flip DB Agenda Dialog Box (Agent Mode)
Setting Flip DB Net Events

The Configuration> DB Operations> Flip DB> Net Events command defines the
events that will occur during the automatic configuration flip.
To set the Net Events:

1. Select Configuration> DB Operations> Flip DB> Net Events
The Flip DB Net Events dialog box appears.
2. Configure desired parameters and click <Set> to save the Net Events
parameters in the RADview Edit Configuration database.
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Figure 3-9. Flip DB Net Events Dialog Box Event Type = Time
Figure 3-10. Flip DB Net Events Dialog Box Event Type = Time (Agent Mode)
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Figure 3-11. Flip DB Net Events Dialog Box Event Type = Interface Down
Figure 3-12. Flip DB Net Events Dialog Box Event Type = Interface Down (Agent Mode)
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Table 3-4. Flip BD Net Events Parameters

Parameter
Event No.
The net event code number. This number is unique for a particular type of event in
the whole net. This prevents usage of the same number by more than one type of
event.
The available options are 1..511.
Enable
in the Enable column indicates that an entry is valid. To add or modify parameters
of a net event, click the Enable checkbox () on the right side of the dialog box. To
delete/cancel an entry, you must first remove the .
[Events]
Clicking Events opens the Net Events List which displays only numbers that are not
currently assigned a type of event. Click the event number you want and click <Set>.
Event Type
Type of event.
Time, Interface Down
Note: You can enable only one Time Event per Day Type. Enabling more than one
Time Event per Day Type causes a failure when you try to update or download the
Flip DB to the Megaplex (Flip DB Update)
For Event Type=Time, you can set the following parameters:
Day Type
The type of day as determined in the Flip DB Agenda.

Full Workday, Partial Workday, Weekend.
Start Time
Time at which RADview activates the event.
Note: Start Time must be before the End Time

End Time
Time at which RADview deactivates the event

For Event Type=Link Down, you can set the following parameters:
Slot
Slot in the Megaplex in which the selected net event occurs.

IO-1..IO-12
For Megaplex-2104: IO-1..IO-5
Port
Port in the Megaplex in which the selected net event occurs.

External-1..External-16, Internal-1..Internal-48, depending on the type of card.
IN Delay (sec)
Delay time between the reporting of a net event as ON and the actual occurrence of
the event. 1..10..999
OUT Delay (sec)
Delay time between the reporting of a net event as OFF and the actual termination
of the event. 1..10..999
Net Event Broadcast:

Enable
Determines if the Net Events will be Broadcasted to other muxes of the Net or not.
Unchecked (disabled): Net Events will NOT be Broadcasted
Checked (enabled): Net Events will be Broadcasted
Interval (sec)
When Net Event Broadcast is enabled, this object determines the interval of time in
seconds, between two consecutive Net Events transferred over the network.
10..40..60
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Setting Flip DB Decision Table

In the Configuration> DB Operations> Flip DB> Decision Table, you can define a
combination of events that will cause RADview to flip to a specific configuration
automatically.
To set event combinations for activating a specific configuration flip:

1. Select Configuration> DB Operations> Flip DB> Decision Table...
The Flip DB Decision Table appears. Each entry in the Flip DB Decision
Table defines a combination of events that cause a specific Flip DB
action.
2. Configure desired parameters and click <Set> to save the Decision Table
parameters in the RADview Edit Configuration database.
Note
The Decision Table will be downloaded to the Megaplex only when you invoke the
Figure 3-13. Flip DB Decision Table (Edit Mode)
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Figure 3-14. Flip DB Decision Table (Agent Mode)
Displaying Flip DB Net Events

The Net Events command displays information about the events that occur during
the automatic configuration flip.
To display the Net Events dialog box:
Select Configuration> DB Operations> Flip DB> Net Events.

The Flip DB Net Events dialog box appears.
Table 3-5. Flip DB Decision Table Parameters

Parameter
Flip Index
Index number of the entry in the Table according to the order of priority.
For example, suppose that multiple event combinations, causing flipping to more than
one configuration, occur at the same time. RADview will activate the entry that comes
first in the Decision Table.
Logical Expression
Combination of net events which, if they occur, cause RADview to flip to a specific
Megaplex configuration.
The expression consists of event numbers and the following logical symbols (maximum
of 19 characters):
& - AND
| - OR
! - NOT
( ) - Parentheses enclose a combination of events that comprises a single condition in
the logical expression.
For example, (2&51)|(!102&4) means that (event no. 2 exists AND event no. 51 exists)
OR (event no. 102 does not exist AND event no. 4 exists).
Note: The logical expression cannot begin with a blank space.
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Parameter
Flip to Config No.
ID number of the Megaplex configuration that will be activated if the events written in
the logical expression occur.
Enable
in the Enable column indicates that an entry is valid.
[Edit]
Edit entries in the decision table by selecting the entry and clicking <Edit>.
The Edit Decision Table Entry dialog box appears.
Set the parameters as required and click <OK>.
Figure 3-15. Edit Decision Table Entry
To check if any events written in the logical expression do not exist:
In the Edit Decision Table Entry dialog box, click <Net Events...>.
The Net Events List appears displaying the defined and enabled net
events stored in RADviews database in ascending order. If an event that
is written in the logical expression does not appear in this list, the error
message, Logical Expression includes undefined/disabled event/s, appears
after you click <Set> in the Flip DB Decision Table.
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condition exists. Regardless, pressing <OK> in the error message proceeds to
save the decision Table in RADviews database
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Updating (downloading) the Flip DB to the Megaplex

The Configuration> DB Operations> Flip DB> Update command saves (downloads)
the information in the Agenda, Net Events and Decision Table to the Megaplex.
Note
This option is only available when there is communication with the Megaplex.
To update the Flip DB to the Megaplex:
1. Select Configuration> DB Operations> Flip DB> Update.
A confirmation message appears.
2. Click <OK> to confirm Update operation.
The Flip configuration is saved in the Megaplex CL card.
If the sanity check detects errors, RADview aborts the Update Flip DB
process.
Reading (Uploading) the Flip DB to the Edit Configuration

The Configuration> DB Operations> Flip DB> Read command reads (uploads) the
Flip configuration from the Megaplex agents mode in the database to the Edit
Flip Configuration.
Note
This option is only available when there is communication with the Megaplex.
To upload the Flip DB to the Edit Flip Configuration:
1. Select Configuration> DB Operations> Flip DB> Read.
A confirmation message appears.
2. Click <OK> to confirm Read operation.
The Flip configuration in the Megaplex CL card replaces the existing Edit
Flip configuration.
Net Update
The Net Update command (Edit Mode) opens up a submenu that includes
commands for saving the current Edit Configuration and/or flip configurations to
all Megaplexes in the net. The Net Update command (Agent Mode) opens up a
submenu that includes commands for setting an activating delay time, and for
activating a Flip configuration in all Megaplexes in the net.
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Saving the Net Update Configuration

The DB Operations> Net Update> Save Config command allows you to save the
current Edit Configuration as the Megaplex's temporary configuration without
activating it over the net.
To save the current Edit Configuration as the Megaplex's temporary

configuration:
1. Select Configuration> DB Operations> Net Update> Save Config...
The Net Update Save Config dialog box appears.
2. Configure desired parameters and click <Apply>.
If the sanity check is successful, the download proceeds and the selected
Edit Configuration is saved as the temporary configuration of the
Megaplex but not activated over the net.
If warnings appear, completion of the download process requires
confirmation. If the sanity check detects errors, RADview aborts the
download process and displays the error message, Sanity Check errors
encountered by NMS. To view a list of detected errors, click
<View Errors>.
Figure 3-16. Net Update Save Config Dialog Box

Table 3-6. Net Update Save Config Parameters
Parameter
Configuration Id
Configuration ID number of Edit Configuration that you want to save as the temporary
configuration.
Description
Brief description of the selected Edit Configuration.
To abort the Save Config operation in process:
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Saving the Flip DB

The DB Operations> Net Update> Save Flip DB command saves the flip
configuration as the temporary flip configuration of the Megaplex, without
activating it over the net.
To save the Flip configuration as the Megaplex's temporary flip configuration:

1. Select Configuration> DB Operations> Net Update> Save Flip DB.
The Net Update Save Flip DB Confirmation Dialog Box appears with the
following message: Saving Net Flip DB.
2. Click <OK> to Save operation.
If the sanity check detects errors, RADview aborts the Save Flip DB
process.
Setting the Net Update Delay

The Delay command allows you to set the time required for all the Megaplexes in
the net to activate the Flip configuration.
To set the net update delay:

1. Select Configuration> DB Operations> Net Update> Delay
The Net Update Delay dialog box appears.
2. Type the number of seconds required to activate the Flip configuration in the
whole net.
3. Click <Set>.
Figure 3-17. Net Update Delay Dialog Box
Activating a Net Update

The Activate command updates the current configuration or the flip configuration
over the net.
To update the net configuration:

1. Select Configuration> DB Operations> Net Update> Activate.
The system requires confirmation of the update.
2. Click <OK> to confirm the net update operation.
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Setting the Default Configuration

The Default Config command (Agent Mode) allows you to select one of the
Megaplex's saved configurations as the default configuration. If automatic Flip DB
is not activated, this default configuration is the Megaplex's current
configuration.
To select the Default Configuration:

1. Select Configuration> DB Operations > Default Config
The Default Config dialog box appears.
2. Click the entry describing the configuration that you want to set as the
default.
3. Click <Set>.
A message stating, For activation, select [E] Configuration> Flip DB>
Update appears.
4. Click <OK> to confirm.
The selected default configuration is stored in the Megaplex's temporary
configuration until you perform the Flip DB>Update operation. If automatic Flip
DB is not activated, this default configuration is the Megaplex's current
configuration.
Figure 3-18. Default Config Dialog Box
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Table 3-7. Default Config Parameters

Parameter
Id
Index number of a Megaplex configuration. The current default configuration number is

surrounded by [ ]
Description
Description of the configuration ID as typed during the last update procedure
Date
Date of the configuration's last update according to the agent's real-time clock
Time
Time of the configuration's last update according to the agent's real-time clock
By
IP address of the manager who last updated this configuration
Deleting an Agent Configuration

The Delete Config command (Agent Mode) allows you to delete a configuration
from the Megaplex Agent Modes MTCL card. This command is not available for a
configuration that either appears in the Flip DB Decision Table or is the default
configuration.
1. Select Configuration> DB Operations> Delete Configuration
The Delete Config dialog box appears displaying a list of saved Megaplex
configurations that do not appear in the Flip DB Decision Table or are not
the current default configuration.
2. Click the entry describing the configuration that you want to delete.
3. Click <Set>.
The system requires confirmation of the delete.
The selected configuration is deleted from the Megaplex's MTCL-1 card.
Figure 3-19. Delete Config Dialog Box
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Reading the Current Configuration of a

Megaplex-2100/2104
When you start configuring a Megaplex-2100/2104, it is recommended to make

sure that you start from its actual configuration.
RADview-EMS/TDM allows you to read the current configuration of the managed
Megaplex-2100/2104, and store the retrieved configuration in the management
station. This operation overwrites the configuration data stored for this unit in
the management station, and thus ensures that the Edit baseline is the true
Megaplex-2100/2104 configuration.
Up to 10 configurations can be stored in the RADview database and the CL
(common logic) cards of the Megaplex. The system can be programmed to switch
automatically between them in accordance with a predetermined daily schedule
(day/night operation), or to use one of the databases when it is required to
switch to a backup line.
Note
This option is only available when the management station can communicate with
the device.
To read the actual device configuration:
1. In the Edit mode, select the device, and then select Configuration>Read.
Figure 3-20. Read Configuration Dialog Box

2. Click <Apply> to start reading the configuration.
The red warning is replaced by Working, and a progress bar shows the
progress of the read operation.
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After the configuration is successfully retrieved, a confirmation box

appears with the message Read operation was successfully completed.
Click <OK> to close the box: the configuration in the management station
is not replaced until the read operation is successfully completed.
After the management station configuration is updated, the same device
status appears in both the Edit and Agent sections of the window.
3. If you decide not to read the device configuration, click <Cancel> before
<OK>. To abort the operation after reading has been started, click <Abort>.
Note
There are times when the read operation will complete before the system has a
chance to abort the operation.
If the Read operation is aborted in process, part of the specified configurations
may already have been transferred to the RADview database.
If the uploaded configuration/s have a different set of cards than the existing Edit
Configurations, Edit Configurations that were not overwritten by the Read
operation will receive the cards of the uploaded configuration(s). These cards will
have default parameter values.
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Updating the Megaplex-2100/2104
RADview-EMS/TDM allows you to update the Megaplex-2100/2104 with the

configuration stored in the management station. This replaces the configuration
stored on the device. Note that most configurations are performed on the
management station in Edit mode.
Note
This option is only available when the management station is connected to the
device.
To update the device with the configuration stored in the management station:
1. In the Edit mode, select the device, and then select Configuration> Update.
Figure 3-21. Update Configuration Dialog Box

2. Select the desired Configuration Id.
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3. Click <Apply> to continue updating the configuration.

A progress bar shows the progress of this operation.
Figure 3-22. Update Configuration Dialog Box

If the update fails, sanity check errors are generated. For information on
viewing sanity check errors, see Chapter 6.
4. If you decide not to update the device configuration, click <Cancel> before
<OK>. To abort the operation after reading has been started, click <Abort>.
Note
There are times when the update operation will complete before the system has
a chance to abort the operation.
3.5
Viewing and Modifying Signaling Profile

Parameters
Megaplex main link ports can be configured to use either legacy CAS (with or
without signaling conversion) or the R2 protocol. Different profiles are used to
define the format of the signaling information.
To set signaling profile parameters:

1. Select Configuration> Signaling Profile
The Signaling Profile dialog box appears.
2. Configure the Type of Signaling Profile (Legacy or R2 CAS) for the desired
profiles.
3. Configure Legacy Data or R2 Data for selected profiles (described below) and
click <Set>.
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Figure 3-23. Signaling Profile Dialog Box
Figure 3-24. Edit Signaling Profile Dialog Box
Configuring Legacy Data Profile

Profiles for legacy signaling are used for regular CAS. These profiles enable the
you to define two separate conversions:
Conversion of signaling information received through a main link, in order to

match the internal Megaplex signaling interpretation conventions.
Conversion of the internal signaling information to the format used by the

equipment connected to Megaplex links.
To set legacy data parameters:

1. From the Signaling Profile Dialog Box (Figure 3-23), select a profile whose
type is Legacy and click <Legacy Data>.
The Legacy Data dialog box appears.
2. Configure desired parameters.
3. Click <Set> to add the changes to the NMS database and close the dialog box.
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Figure 3-25. Legacy Data Dialog Box

Table 3-8. Legacy Data Parameters
Parameter
Signaling Profile
The profile number selected in the Select Profile dialog box

1 to 5
Rx (ML->IO) column
A
A, B, C, D, Inverse A, Inverse B, Inverse C, Inverse D, 1, 0
Busy
0000 .. 1111
Idle
0000 .. 1111
Tx (ML->IO) column
A
Configuring R2 Data Profile

Most of the parameters included in an R2 profile can be automatically selected by
specifying a national (country) implementation. In addition, it is necessary to
select the type of link (terrestrial or satellite).
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R2 profiles enable you to specify, for each individual channel (identified by the
main link timeslot to which it is routed), the call permissions: incoming only,
outgoing only, or both.
To set R2 data:
1. From the Signaling Profile Dialog Box (Figure 3-23), select a profile whose
type is R2 CAS and click <R2 Data>
The R2 Data dialog box appears. There are three tabs: General, Timers
and Data.
2. Click on the desired tab to configure parameters
3. Click <Set> to add the changes to the NMS database and close the dialog box.
Figure 3-26. R2 Data - General Tab Dialog Box
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Figure 3-27. R2 Data - Timers Tab Dialog Box
Note
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Figure 3-28. R2 Data - TS Data Tab Dialog Box

Table 3-9. R2 Data Parameters
Parameter
Signaling Profile
The profile number selected in the Select Profile dialog box

1 to 5
General Tab
R2 Mode
Auto: default value of timers will be used by R2, according to selected Country
Manual: You can change the value of R2 timers within the valid limits, specific to
each country
Country
ITU-T, Korea, India, Brazil (continuous), Brazil (pulsed), Argentina, 7, 8, 9, 10
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Parameter
R2 Delay
Eenables you to configure link as satellite or terrestrial. Seize acknowledge detect

timing is much shorter for terrestrial link than for satellite link (1-2 sec)
Terrestrial, Satellite
Metering Indication
Indicates which Bit will be used for Metering Indication

C Bit, B Bit
Timers Tab
The parameters of the Timers Tab are Read-Write only when R2 Mode = Manual
Break-Make Ratio
(msec)
Break-Make Ratio of Pulse Duration

56-44, 64-36, 80-20
Release Guard T2
(msec)
Release guard timing before going to idle

16..2000
Regret Duration (sec)
Regret duration
1..14..120
Seize Detect (msec)
Minimum duration to detect a valid seizure

24..448
Seize Ack. Delay (msec)
Delay before sending a valid seize ack signal

8..304
Clear-Back Detect
(msec)
Minimum duration to recognize a valid clear-back

24..448
Clear-Forward Detect
(msec)
Minimum duration to recognize a valid clear-forward

200..504
Fault Detect (msec)
Minimum duration to recognize a block signal

16..104
Fault Removal Detect

(msec)
Minimum duration to recognize a valid block removal signal

16..104
Meter Pulse Duration

(msec)
Duration of metering pulse to be sent

120..304
Seize Ack. Wait (msec)
Minimum duration to receive seizure acknowledge signal

104..1200
Seize Ack. Detect

(msec)
Minimum duration to recognize a valid seizure acknowledge signal

48..600
Answer Detect (msec)
Minimum duration to recognize a valid answer signal

64..448
Block Removal Detect

(msec)
Minimum duration to recognize a valid block removal signal

16..96
Metering Pulse Detect

(msec)
Minimum duration of incoming meter pulse

64..448
Forced Disconnect
Detect (msec)
Minimum duration to recognize disconnect signal

304..448
Disconnect Ack. Detect

(msec)
Minimum duration to recognize disconnect acknowledge signal

304..448
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Parameter
Release Guard T1
(msec)
Minimum duration to release guard. During this time, no new call can be initiated
16..2000
TS Data Tab
TS
TS Index
1..31
Call Enable
Indicates the Enabled Call direction for the specific TS

Both, Incoming, Outgoing
Metering
Indicates if the specific TS supports Metering

Yes, No
3.6
Viewing and Modifying Redundancy Table

Parameters
The Configuration> Redundancy Table command enables you to set redundancy

parameters for the Megaplex.
Note
Only slots containing MTML and HSH cards are available for redundancy
operations.
MTML-H ports can be redundant only to MTML-H ports; HSH ports can be
redundant only to HSH ports.
To view or change redundancy table parameters:
Select Configuration> Redundancy Table.

The Redundancy Table dialog box appears.
Figure 3-29. Redundancy Table Dialog Box
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Table 3-10. Redundancy Table Parameters

Parameter
Redundancy Mode
Redundancy Mode for the card

Y Cable, Dual Cable Parallel Tx, 1+1, 1:1
Primary Slot
Primary Slot for the card

NA, IO-1..IO-12
Primary Port
Primary Port for the card

External-1..External-8, Internal-1Internal-8, Bundle1..Bundle120, External Device
Note: For ML-1/T1, ML-1/E1 cards: only External-1 is available

For MLML-H, HSH cards: only External-1 is available
Secondary Slot
Secondary Slot for the card

NA, IO-1..IO-12
Secondary Port
Secondary Port for the card

External-1..External-8, Internal-1Internal-8, Bundle1..Bundle120, External Device
Note: For ML-1/T1, ML-1/E1 cards: only External-1 is available

For MLML-H, HSH cards: only External-1 is available
Wait to Restore (sec)
Recovery time in seconds

1..99
[Add]
To open the Add Redundancy Couple dialog box, click <Add>. Select the desired
parameters and click <Set>.
[Change]
To open the Change Redundancy Couple dialog box, select a line in the table and
click <Change>. Select the desired parameters and click <Set>.
[Remove]
To remove a Redundancy Couple, select a line in the table and click <Remove>.
If Secondary Bundle is on the same Slot/Port, NMS removes the Secondary Bundle
from Bundle Connection Table.
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Figure 3-30. Disable Redundancy Dialog Box
To disable redundancy:
In Agent mode, select a line in the table and click <Redundancy> followed by:
'Online Force to Primary' or 'Online Force to Secondary'.
The redundancy will be disabled until it is enabled.
To flip to the redundant port:
In Agent mode, select a line in the table and click Flip Cmd.
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Viewing and Modifying V5 Interface Parameters
V5.1 Variants
To display V5.1 variants:
Select Configuration> V5 Interface> V5.1 Variants

The V5.1 Variants dialog box appears.
Figure 3-31. V5.1 Variants Dialog Box
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Defining V5.1 Variant Data
To define V5.1 variant data in the NMS database:

1. Select the desired variant in the V5.1 Variants Dialog Box (Figure 3-31) and
click <Var. Data>.
The Variant Data dialog box appears (Figure 3-32).
2. Configure desired parameters and click <Set>.
Figure 3-32. Variant Data Dialog Box
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Table 3-11. V5.1 Variants Parameters - General Tab

Parameter
TS
Timeslot
1..31
TS Type
NC, PSTN, ISDN B1, ISDN B2, Permanent B1, Permanent B2, Semi-Permanent B1,
Semi-Permanent B2
For TS=15, 16, 31: NC, PSTN, ISDN B1, ISDN B2, C Channel, Permanent B1,
Permanent B2, Semi Permanent B1, Semi Permanent B2
Port Id
0..16777215
For TS Type=NC or C Channel: 0
EF/L3 Address
Indicates the Address of the IO port this TS is connected to

NA, 0..32768
F Type C CH
Indicates which TS will be used for F-Type C channel

NA, TS 15, TS 16, TS 31
P Type C CH
Indicates which TS will be used for P-Type C channel

NA, TS 15, TS 16, TS 31
Block Mode
Indicates if this TS will be Blocked or not and how

Unblock, Block (done locally), Block Request (according to external request of the
telephone exchange)
Ext D-Ch
Indicates if this TS is an ISDN D channel that comes via Bypass from a non-V5.1 ML
NA, No, Yes
To change Variant TS values:

1. In the Variant Data dialog box (Figure 3-32), select desired variant and click
<Change>.
The Change Variant TS dialog box appears (Figure 3-33).
Click <Port Id List> to display the Port Id List dialog box (Figure 3-34).
Select desired Port Id and click <Select>.
Configure other Variant TS parameters and click <OK>.
2. To set all parameters, click <Set> in the Variant Data dialog box (Figure 3-32).
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Figure 3-33. Change Variant TS Dialog Box

Note
Ext. D-CH Data parameters are available only when Ext D-Ch=Yes.
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Figure 3-34. Port Id List Dialog Box

Table 3-12. V5.1 Variants Parameters - D-Ch. Data Tab
Parameter
TS
Timeslot
1..31
Ext D-Ch Slot
Indicates the Slot of the non-V5.1 ML on which the External D channel TS is

defined (and is transferred via Bypass between the V5.1 ML and the non-V5.1 ML)
IO-1..IO-12
Ext D-Ch Port
Port of Ext D-Ch Slot

External-1.. External-2, Internal-1.. Internal-2
Ext D-Ch TS
TS on the non-V5.1 ML on which the External D channel TS is defined (and is

transferred via Bypass between the V5.1 ML and the non-V5.1 ML)
1..31
D-Ch Compression
Indicates if this ISDN D channel TS is Compressed or not

No, Yes
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Parameter
D-Ch Rate (bits)
Rate of the ISDN D channel

2, 4, 8
D Ch Start Bit
Start Bit of the ISDN D channel on the TS of the non-V5.1 ML on which it is defined
1, 3, 5, 7
V5.2 Variants
To configure general parameters:
Select Configuration> V5 Interface> V5.2> General

The V5.2 General Configuration dialog box appears.
Figure 3-35. V5.2 General Configuration Dialog Box

Table 3-13. V5.2 General Configuration Parameters
Parameter
V5.2 Application
V5.2 Application of the mux

None: - V5.2 is not used in the mux.
EndPoint: - this V5.2 Application transfers voice of Analog Voice and ISDN cards
of the mux, to/from V5.2 Local Exchange.
ExchangePoint: - this V5.2 Application exchanges voice of ML cards (coming
from other devices) to/from V5.2 Local Exchange.
Interface ID
V5.2 Interface ID
0..16777215
Startup Mode
Startup Mode
Sync, Async
Reprovision Support
Reprovision Support
No: reprovision is not supported
Yes: reprovision is supported
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To display V5.2 variants:
Select Configuration> V5 Interface> V5.2> Variants

The V5.2 Variants dialog box appears.
Figure 3-36. V5.2 Variants Dialog Box

Table 3-14. V5.2 Variants Parameters
Parameter
Master Slot
IO Slot
Card Type
Type of card
Variant ID
0..127
Description
Description
Adding V5.2 Variants
To add a V5.2 variant:

1. From the V5.2 Variants Dialog Box click <Add>.
The Add Variant dialog box appears.
2. Configure Variant Id and Description.
3. Click <Set>.
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Figure 3-37. Add V5.2 Variant Dialog Box
Setting C CH Parameters
To configure C CH parameters:
1. From the V5.2 Variants Dialog Box click <C CH Table>.
The V5.2 C CH Table dialog box appears.
Figure 3-38. V5.2 C CH Table Dialog Box
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2. Select an entry in the table and click <Edit>.

The V5.2 Edit CH dialog box appears.
3. Configure desired parameters and click <OK>.
Figure 3-39. V5.2 Edit C CH Dialog Box

Table 3-15. V5.2 C CH Parameters
Parameter
V5.2 Master Slot
IO-1..IO-12
Card Type
Card type
Variant ID
0..127
Description
Description
C CH#
1..8
Type
None, Primary, Secondary, Regular, Standby
Phy. Port No.
Physical Port
1, 2
Logical Id
The Physical Link Number of the card

0..65535, NA
TS
The C-CH TS
16, 15, 31, NA
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Parameter
PSTN
PSTN C-CH
NA, No, Yes
ISDN S Type
ISDN Types of C-CH.
ISDN F Type
This object is a sum of 2**n, where n=Bit No. and Bit is '1':
ISDN P Type
Bit No.
0
1
2
ISDN Type
P
F
S
Bit value '1'= Yes

Bit value '0'= No
Example: P=No, F=Yes, S=Yes (110H) will have the value 6
Address Table
To configure address table parameters:
From the V5.2 Variants Dialog Box click <Address Table>.

The V5.2 Address Table dialog box appears.
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Figure 3-40. V5.2 Address Table Dialog Box

Table 3-16. V5.2 Address Table Parameters
Parameter
V5.2 Master Slot
IO-1..IO-12
Card Type
Card type
Variant ID
0..127
Description
Description
Active Variant
Currently Active Variant Id. on this ML

None, 0..127
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Parameter
Interface Id
V5.2 Interface Id
0..16777215
Addr. #
V5.2 Running Index

1..1320
Port Type
Timeslot Type
PSTN, ISDN B1, ISDN B2, Permanent B1, Permanent B2, Semi-Permanent B1, SemiPermanent B2
Port Id
IO Port Id this TS is connected to.

0..121631
For V5.2, the Port Id is a concatenation of SS:PP:TS of the port connected to V5.2
Master.
SS=IO Slot (1..12)
PP=Port (01..04)
TS = TS (00 for ports that don't have TSs ..31).
Example: 50327 means IO-5, port-3, TS27
EF/L3 Address
Address of the IO port this TS is connected to.

NA, 0..32768
The IO port is identified according to its Address:
for ISDN ports: EF Address. Valid values: 0..8175
for PSTN ports: L3 Address. Valid values: 0..32767
65535=notApplicable (FFFF)
Logical C CH S Type
Indicates the Logical C Channel S Type

0..65535
Logical C CH F Type
Indicates the Logical C Channel F Type

0..65535
Logical C CH P Type
Indicates the Logical C Channel S Type

0..65535
Block Mode
Indicates if this TS will be Blocked or not and how:

Block - done locally
BlockRequest - according to external request of the telephone exchange.
Ext D-Ch Ts
Indicates the TS on the non-V5 ML on which the External D channel TS is defined

(and is transferred via Bypass between the V5 ML and the non-V5 ML.)
None, NA
D-Ch Compression
Indicates if this ISDN D channel TS is Compressed or not

NA, No, Yes
D-CH Rate (bits)
Indicates the Rate of the ISDN D channel

NA, 2, 4, 8
D CH Start Bit
Indicates the Start Bit of the ISDN D channel on the TS of the non-V5 ML on which
it is defined
NA, 1, 3, 5, 7
State
State of the IO port this TS is connected to

Not Used, Normal Operation, Block, Local Unblock, Remote Unblock
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Parameter
V5.2 Master TS
(SS:PP:TS)
V5.2 Master, Switch Allocated Location. It is a concatenation of SS:PP:TS of the

V5.2 Master. It indicates which is the exact port and TS allocated by the Local
Exchange on the V5.2 Link.
SS=IO Slot (1..12)
PP=Port (01..04)
TS = TS (1..31).
Example: 50323 means IO-5, port-3, TS23
Adding an Address to the Table
To add an address to the table:

1. From the V5.2 Address Table click <Add>.
The Add Address dialog box appears.
Changing an Address in the Table
To change an address in the table:

1. From the V5.2 Address Table, select an entry and click <Change>.
The Change Address dialog box appears.
Deleting an Address in the Table
To delete an address in the table:
From the V5.2 Address Table, select an entry and click <Delete>.
The entry is deleted from the table.
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Viewing and Modifying Bundles
You can view, add, change or delete IP Bundles. In addition, you can define the
time slots associated to the Bundle and Redundancy Bundle, if needed.
Note
Bundles defined as Redundant in the Redundancy Table will not always have the
same Dest Name and Dest Bundle. If you use the redundancy feature as
Broadcast, the destinations will be different.
When both redundant bundles are related to the same Timeslots (for a specific
port), only one appears in the Bundles dialog box. A Timeslot can be assigned to
only one bundle.
Viewing the Bundle Connection Table
To display the Bundle Connection Table:

1. Select Configuration> Bundle Connection Table.
The Bundle Connection Table dialog box appears.
The number of columns and their order is according to the last state. The
first entry is selected by default.
Figure 3-41. Bundle Connection Table (Agent Mode - Hide Details)
Figure 3-42. Bundle Connection Table (Edit Mode)
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2. To display data for a row, double-click a row or select a row and click <Show
Details>.
A pane with the Bundle Parameters group and Time Slots group for the
select row opens and the <Show Details> button toggles to <Hide
Details>.
The Bundle Parameters group displays all data for the selected entry.
The Time Slots group displays the time slots of the E1 port that this
bundle is connected to. The internal port whose time slots are displayed
is the one whose value appears in the IO Slot/Int-n parameter. If no entry
exists or none is selected, this pane is empty.
The first time, this pane opens by default. After that, it opens according
to the last state.
Figure 3-43. Bundle Connection Table (Agent Mode - Show Details)
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Figure 3-44. Bundle Connection Table (Edit Mode - Show Details)

3. To close the pane with the Bundle Parameters group and Time Slots group,
double-click any row or and click <Hide Details>.
The pane is closed and the <Hide Details> button toggles to <Show
Details>.
Table 3-17. Bundle Connection Table Parameters

Parameter
Possible Values/Remarks
Bundle No.
1-120
Read only
Note: Displayed the first time by default.

Bundle Name
Bundle name for selected channel. Table will display one bundle name per line.
Read only

IO Slot / Int-n
Slot or Int-n to be configured

for Slots: 1-1..12
for Int-n: 1..12-2
Read only

Admin Status
Connected,
Disconnected (frames will not be sent from this channel)
Read only
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Oper. Status
Operational Status
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Read only
Note:
Dest. Name
Agent mode only.
Displayed the first time by default.
Logical name or IP address of the destination mux

Read only

Dest. Bundle
Bundle number in the destination mux

1-2016
Read only

Rdn Bundle
NA: Bundle does not exist in the Redundancy Table

Bundle number of redundant bundle
External: External device
Read only

Rdn
Disabled: Displayed for rows that have Rdn Bundle = N/A

Enabled: Displayed for rows that have Rdn Bundle = N/A
--
Read only

Exit Port
External-1, External-2, Auto

Read only
Next Hop
Indicates IP address to which the Ehternet frame will be sent when the Dest.
Name IP is not in the device subnet
Read only
Jitter Buffer (msec)
Depth of the jitter buffer (elastic buffer per link whose size is configurable in
units of mses).
3..300 msec
Read only
ToS
IP ToS (Type of Service) assigned to this channel. Configures the IP ToS field in
the IP frames transmitted by the device. Configures the entire byte - not only
the 3 ToS bits. ToS assignment applies to all TDM packets leaving mux.
0..255
Read only
Payload Size (TDM

Bytes)
UDP payload (one-eight) length enabling reduction of Ethernet throughput

48, 96, 144, 192, 240, 288, 336, 384
Read only
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Parameter
OAM Connectivity
Disable, Enable
Read only
VLAN Tagging
Untag, Tag
Read only
VLAN ID
VLAN ID
0..4000
Read only
Note: Enabled only when VLAN Tagging = Tag.

Priority Tag
Priority Tag
0..7
Read only

Voice OOS
Voice out-of-service code transmitted on voice timeslots when the link is

out-of-service.
00..FF (hexadecimal)
Read only
Data OOS
Data out-of-service code transmitted on data timeslots when the link is

out-of-service.
Read only
Far-End Type
Type of the Far-End device (available only for Agents with SW version 9.xx)
E1, T1-ESF, T1-D4, Serial Link
Read only
[Add]
Click <Add> to add a new entry to the Bundle Connection Table. The Add
Bundle Connection dialog box appears.
Note: Edit mode only.

[Change]
To change a bundle configuration description, select an entry in the list and

click <Change> The Change Bundle Connection dialog box appears.

[Remove]
Delete a bundle in the list by selecting it and clicking <Remove>.

A dialog box appears asking you to confirm the delete. Click <OK> to confirm
the deletion.

[View>}
Click <View> to open a submenu that includes commands for customizing and
sorting the columns.
[Show / Hide Details]
Click <Show Details> or <Hide Details> to show or hide the details.
[Close]
Click <Close> to close the dialog box
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Customizing and Sorting the Columns
To customize and sort the columns:

1. In Agent mode or Edit mode, in the Bundle Connection Table, click <View>.
A submenu appears that includes commands for customizing and sorting
the columns.
2. Click <Customize> to customize the display and order of the columns.
3. Click <Sort> to sort the columns.
Showing and Hiding the Details of a Bundle
To show or hide the details of a bundle:
In Agent mode or Edit mode, in the Bundle Connection Tables, select a row,
and click <Show Details> or <Hide Details>.
The Bundle Parameters group opens or closes and the button toggles
from <Show Details> to <Hide Details> or from <Hide Details> to <Show
Details>.
Adding an Entry in the Bundle Connection Table
To add an entry in the Bundle Connection Table:

1. In Edit mode, in the Bundle Connection Table, click <Add...> .
The Add Bundle Connection dialog box appears displaying the Bundle
Parameters group and Time slots group.
The Bundle Parameters group includes parameters of the new bundle.
The Time Slots group displays time slots assignment of the selected IO
Slot/Int-n port, to Bundles. This means that if you change the value of IO
Slot/Int-n port at any point, the display of the Time Slots group will
change accordingly to reflect the new selected port.
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Figure 3-45. Add Bundle Connection Dialog Box

2. Fill in the fields, as described in Table 3-18.
3. To copy the bundle parameters:
1. Click <Copy From>.
The Copy From dialog box appears displaying all Bundles in the mux.
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Figure 3-46. Copy From Dialog Box

2. Select an entry and click <Select>.
The bundle parameters of the select Bundle are copied to the displayed
Added Bundle. The following parameters are not copied: Bundle No.,
Bundle Name and Dest Bundle.
4. To assign time slots:
1. To assign time slots of this port to the new bundle, select a timeslot.
2. To select all time slots, click <Select All>.
3. To clear all time slots, click <Clear All>.
The top row is the title row with all of the time slot of this internal port
(1..31).
The middle row indicates which time slots are already used (or cannot be
connected), which time slots are free (not assigned yet), and which time
slots were assigned for this new Bundle in this dialog box, as follows:
A cell that is colored blue indicates that the time slot is already attached
to a Bundle (not the new one). This cell cannot be selected because it is
already assigned.
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Time slot 16's cell is colored blue, when Line Type=E1-MF (G.732S) for
the selected port. This cell cannot be selected because it is used for
Signaling.
A cell that is colored gray indicates a free time slot (not assigned). This
cell can be assigned to the new Bundle by clicking the left mouse button
on the respective gray cell. This cell changes its color to yellow (assigned
to the new Bundle).
A cell that is colored yellow indicates that it was assigned to the new
added Bundle already. You can clear it by clicking the left mouse button
on the respective yellow cell. This cell changes its colors to gray (free).
When there is Bundle Redundancy, this row always indicates the Primary
Bundle. When the Primary Bundle is an External Device, "Ext" is displayed.
The bottom row is used only in cases when a couple (two) or more of
Redundant Bundles are defined on this port. In this case, both Bundles
must have the same time slots and are displayed one beneath the other.
Usually, the Bundle having a smaller Bundle number will be in the middle
row and the other will be in the bottom row. However, if one Bundle of a
Redundancy couple exists and you add a new entry with a smaller Bundle
number than its pair to the Bundle Connection Table (via the [Add...]
button), the added Bundle will be displayed on bottom row, even though
it has a smaller number.
When you close the dialog box and open it again, the order is swapped to
show the Bundle with the lower number in middle row and the one with
the higher number in the bottom row, as described above.
When there is Bundle Redundancy, this row always indicates the
Secondary Bundle. When the Secondary Bundle is an External Device,
"Ext" is displayed.
Table 3-18. Add Bundle Connection Parameters

Parameter
Bundle No.
1..120
Default = First number that does not have an entry in this table.
Bundle Name
Bundle name for selected channel (up to 12 characters). Table will display one
bundle name per line
Note: Bundle name should be unique, otherwise, more than one Bundle may have
the same name.
Admin Status
Connected,
Dest. Name

You can enter either IP Address of the Destination or Node Name as it appears in
RV map (this option will be possible only for UNIX).
Default=empty field
Dest. Bundle
Bundle number in the destination Ipmux device

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Parameter
Exit Port
Next Hop
Indicates IP address to which the Ehternet frame will be sent when the Dest. Name
IP is not in the device subnet
Default=empty field
Depth of the jitter buffer (elastic buffer per link whose size is configurable in units
of mses).
3..300 msec
ToS
IP ToS (Type of Service) assigned to this channel

0..255
Configures IP ToS field in the IP frames transmitted by the device. Configures the
entire byte - not only the 3 ToS bits. ToS assignment applies to all TDM packets
leaving mux.
Payload Size (TDM

Bytes)
OAM Connectivity
Disable, Enable
VLAN Tagging
Untag, Tag
48, 96, 144, 192, 240, 288, 336, 384
Note: If two Bundles use the same VLAN ID value and the same Exit Port, both of
them should have the same VLAN Tagging value (both Tag, or both Untag).
VLAN ID
VLAN ID
0..4000
Note:
Value=0 is used for ML-IP Ring only. It cannot be used when working with
IP-MUX devices
Priority Tag
Enabled only when VLAN Tagging = Tag.
Priority Tag
0..7

Voice OOS
Voice out-of-service code transmitted on voice timeslots when the link is out-ofservice. This value must be the same for both ports. To change the code, type the
required code in the edit box
Data OOS
Data out-of-service code transmitted on data timeslots when the link is out-ofservice. This value must be the same for both ports. To change the code, type the
Far-End Type
Note: If Far-End Type=Serial Link, in time slot assignment, the time slots that
belong to this Bundle, must be of the same IO Port (they cannot be connected to
more than one IO Port) and their TS Type cannot be voice.
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Parameter
Redundancy
Checked (Yes), Unchecked (No)
Note: If checked, an entry is creaded in the Redundancy Table.

[Copy From]
Click <Copy From> to copy the bundle parameters.
Note: Enabled only when a Bundle exists in the mux.

IO Slot/Int-n
Timeslots of IO <IO Slot> Internal <Int-n> group (including time slot assignment to
bundles of the port whose vale was selected in IO-Slot/Int-n).
1/1, 12, 2/1, 2/212/1,12
X/Y format has the meaning:
X=IO Slot number of an ML-IP card (only)
Y=Internal Port number of the ML-IP card)
Values can be only 1 or 2.
Default: First selectable Slot/Port
[Select All]
Click <Select All> to select all time slots.
[Clear All]
Click <Clear All> to clear all time slots.
[Back}
Note: This button is disabled.
[Next}
Click <Next> to set the redundancy parameters. The Redundancy Parameters dialog
box appears.
Note: Enabled only when Redundancy = Yes (checked).

[Finish]
Click <Finish> to add the new entry to the Bundle Connection Table and close the
dialog box.
Note: Enabled only when Redundancy = No (unchecked).
5. Click <Next> to set the redundancy parameters.

The Redundancy Parameters dialog box appears.
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Figure 3-47. Redundancy Parameters Dialog Box

6. Click <Finish> to add the new entry to the Bundle Connection Table.
NMS creates a new entry in the Bundle Connection Table, adds the new
entry to the last line of the Bundle Connection Table list with the data
entered, and sets Rdn Bundle to NA for the new entry.
Table 3-19. Redundancy Parameters

Parameter
Rdn Mode
1+1, 1:1
Recovery time in seconds

1..99
Added Rdn Bundle
External Device, Existing Bundle, New Bundle
Note: 'Existing Bundle' can be selected only if there is a selection for next field.
Existing Rdn Bundle
1-120
Note:
Only Existing Bundles having 'Rdn Bundle=NA and having
'IO Slot/Int-n'= <different IO Slot than the one of the Selected Bundle No.>
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Parameter
Rdn Role of External

Device
Secondary, Primary
[Back}
Click <Back> to return to the Add Bundle Connection dialog box.
[Next}
Click <Next> to set the secondary bundle parameters. The Secondary Bundle
Parameters dialog box appears.
Note: Enabled only if Added Rdn Bundle=External Device
Note: Enabled only when Added Rdn Bundle = Existing Bundle or New Bundle.
[Finish]
Click <Finish> to add the new entry to the Bundle Connection Table and
Redundancy Table and close the dialog box.
Note: Enabled only when Added Rdn Bundle = Existing Bundle or New Bundle.
7. Click <Next> to set the secondary bundle parameters.

The Secondary Bundle Parameters dialog box appears.
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dialog box, the time slots group reflects the time slot assignment of
the Bundle selected in Existing Rdn Bundle.
When Added Rdn Bundle=New Bundle (in Redundancy Parameters
dialog box), default values displayed will be the same as selected for
the Primary Bundle (Add Bundle Connection dialog box), except for
Bundle No. (will be first free" number) and Next Hop (will be empty).
When Added Rdn Bundle=New Bundle (in Redundancy Parameters
dialog box), if the selected value of IO Slot/Int-n equals one of the
Primary Bundles, then the Time Slots group is read only (and group
buttons are disabled), same as the Selected Bundle, otherwise
(selected value of IO Slot/Int-n is different than the one of the
Selected Bundle), the Time Slots group is read-write as in the Add
Bundle Connection dialog box.
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Figure 3-48. Secondary Bundle Dialog Box

8. Click <Finish> to add the new entry to Bundle Connection Table and
Redundancy Table.
NMS creates a new entry in the Bundle Connection Table, adds the new
entry to the last line of Bundle Connection Table list with the data
entered, and sets Rdn Bundle to NA for the new entry.
NMS creates a new entry the Redundancy Table Bundle and sets the
following fields in the database:
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Secondary Port= External Device (if Rdn Role of External
Device=Secondary) or Bundle selected in the Add Bundle Connection
dialog box
Rdn Mode=1+1 or 1:1 (as selected in the GUI)
Wait to Restore (sec)=199 (as selected in the GUI)
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Table 3-20. Secondary Bundle Parameters

Parameter
Bundle No.
1..120
Note:
When Added Rdn Bundle = Existing Bundle in Redundancy Parameters dialog
box, this field is read only.
When Added Rdn Bundle=New Bundle (from Redundacy Parameters dialog

box), Bundle No. will be first number that does not have an entry in this table.
Bundle Name
Bundle name for selected channel (up to 12 characters). Table will display one
bundle name per line
Note: Bundle name should be unique, otherwise, more than one Bundle may have
the same name.
Admin Status
Connected,
Dest. Name

You can enter either IP Address of the Destination or Node Name as it appears in
RV map (this option will be possible only for UNIX).
Default=empty field
Dest. Bundle
Bundle number in the destination Ipmux device

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Exit Port
Next Hop
Indicates IP address to which the Ehternet frame will be sent when the Dest. Name
IP is not in the device subnet
Note: When Added Rdn Bundle=New Bundle (from Redundacy Parameters dialog
box), field is empty.
Depth of the jitter buffer (elastic buffer per link whose size is configurable in units
of mses).
3..300 msec
ToS
IP ToS (Type of Service) assigned to this channel

0..255
Configures IP ToS field in the IP frames transmitted by the device. Configures the
entire byte - not only the 3 ToS bits. ToS assignment applies to all TDM packets
leaving mux.
Payload Size (TDM

Bytes)
OAM Connectivity
Disable, Enable
VLAN Tagging
Untag, Tag
48, 96, 144, 192, 240, 288, 336, 384
Note: If two Bundles use the same VLAN ID value and the same Exit Port, both of
them should have the same VLAN Tagging value (both Tag, or both Untag).
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VLAN ID
VLAN ID
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Note:
Value=0 is used for ML-IP Ring only. It cannot be used when working with
IP-MUX devices
Priority Tag
Enabled only when VLAN Tagging = Tag.
Priority Tag
0..7

Voice OOS
Voice out-of-service code transmitted on voice timeslots when the link is out-ofservice. This value must be the same for both ports. To change the code, type the
Data OOS
Data out-of-service code transmitted on data timeslots when the link is out-ofservice. This value must be the same for both ports. To change the code, type the
Far-End Type
Note: If Far-End Type=Serial Link, in time slot assignment, the time slots that
belong to this Bundle, must be of the same IO Port (they cannot be connected to
more than one IO Port) and their TS Type cannot be voice.
IO Slot/Int-n
Timeslots of IO <IO Slot> Internal <Int-n> group (including time slot assignment to
bundles of the port whose vale was selected in IO-Slot/Int-n).
1/1, 12, 2/1, 2/212/1,12
Read only
X/Y format has the meaning:
X=IO Slot number of an ML-IP card (only)
Y=Internal Port number of the ML-IP card)
Values can be only 1 or 2.
Default: First selectable Slot/Port
Note:
When Added Rdn Bundle = Existing Bundle in Redundancy Parameters dialog
box, this field is read only.
When Added Rdn Bundle=New Bundle in Redundancy Parameters dialog box,

you can select the same Slot and Port as the Primary Bundle of the Add Bundle
Connection dialog box, or from a different Slot (cannot be of the same Slot as the
Primary Bundle of the Add Bundle Connection dialog box and another port).
Required Connected TSs
Number of time slots connected in the Add Bundle Connection dialog box
Read only
[Select All]
Click <Select All> to select all time slots.
[Clear All]
Click <Clear All> to clear all time slots.
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Parameter
[Back}
Click <Back> to return to the Redundancy Parameters dialog box.
[Next}
Note: This button is disabled.
[Finish]
Click <Finish> to add the new entry to the Bundle Connection Table and
Redundancy Table and close the dialog box.
9. Click <Finish> to add the new entry to Bundle Connection Table and
Redundancy Table.
NMS creates a new entry in the Bundle Connection Table.
If Added Rdn Bundle=External Device, NMS adds the new Bundle of the
Add Bundle Connection dialog box to the last line of Bundle Connection
Table list with the data entered, and sets Rdn Bundle to value of Bundle
No. in Secondary Bundle dialog box for the new entry.
If Added Rdn Bundle=New Bundle (in Redundancy Parameters dialog box),
NMS adds to the last line the Bundle created for the Secondary Bundle (in
Secondary Bundle dialog box), with the data selected for it in the
Secondary Bundle dialog box and sets Rdn Bundle to value of 'Bundle No.'
in Add Bundle Connection dialog box.
If Added Rdn Bundle=Existing Bundle ((in Redundancy Parameters dialog
box), NMS changes all data of the existing Bundle with the data entered,
and sets Rdn Bundle to value of 'Bundle No.' in Add Bundle Connection
dialog box instead of NA.
NMS creates a new entry the Redundancy Table Bundle and sets the
following fields in the database:
Secondary Slot=NA
Secondary Port= External Device (if Rdn Role of External
Device=Secondary) or Bundle selected in the Add Bundle Connection
dialog box
Rdn Mode=1+1 or 1:1 (as selected in the GUI)
Wait to Restore (sec)=199 (as selected in the GUI)
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Changing an Entry in the Bundle Connection Table

You can change data of a Bundle (parameters and time slot assignment).
To change an entry in the Bundle Connection Table:

1. In the Bundle Table, select a bundle and click <Change...>.
The Change Bundle Connection dialog box appears. The parameters are
the same as those in Table 3-18,, Table 3-19,, and Table 3-20, except for
the following:
All fields are read-write except for 'Bundle No.' of the Add Bundle
Connection dialog box.
There are no default values since there is existing data.
In Change Bundle Connection dialog box, if Redundancy was changed
from Yes to No, NMS removes the entry that existed for this Bundle
in the Redundancy Table.
from No to Yes, [Finish] button is disabled.
In Change Bundle Connection dialog box, if former Secondary Bundle
had Time Slots on the same IO Slot/Int-n port as the Primary port,
NMS also removes the Secondary Bundle.
In Change Bundle Connection dialog box, if IO Slot/Int-n field was
changed or any of the connected time slots, NMS changes the
selected Bundle to match the new values selected.
In Redundancy Parameters dialog box, if initially Redundancy=Yes,
Added Rdn Bundle and Existing Rdn Bundle fields are read only and
the value of Added Rdn Bundle=External Device or Existing Bundle.
2. Configure desired parameters and click <Finish>.

NMS changes the data of the selected Bundle according to the new
values.
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from No to Yes, Rdn Bundle value changes accordingly (see Adding
an Entry in the Bundle Connection Table, page 3-54).
from Yes to No, Rdn Bundle value changes to NA. If the former Rdn
Bundle was on the same Slot/Port, it will be removed from the list. If
not, its Rdn Bundle value will be changed to be NA.
In Change Bundle Connection dialog box, if a New Bundle was
selected, it will be added as well (see Adding an Entry in the Bundle
Connection Table, page 3-54).
In Change Bundle Connection dialog box, if an existing Bundle was
selected, its data will change accordingly (see Adding an Entry in the
Bundle Connection Table, page 3-54)
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Figure 3-49. Change Bundle Connection Dialog Box
Removing an Entry in the Bundle Connection Table
Note
To remove an entry in the Bundle Connection Table:
You cannot remove bundles with connected Timeslots.

1. In the Bundle Table, select a bundle and click <Remove>.
A message appears:
"Removing Bundle <Bundle No.>\n Bundle information will be lost."
2. Click <OK>.
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The entry is removed from the NMS database.

If the selected bundle existed in the Redundancy Table, it is removed
from the table.
If the removed Bundle had a redundant Bundle on the same IO
Slot/Int-n, this Bundle is removed as well.
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The removed Bundle(s) disappear from the Bundle List and no other
Bundle is selected (therefore, the Details Pane is empty).
If the removed Bundle had Rdn Bundle not = NA or External Device

and it was not removed, and if Bundle No.=<Rdn Bundle of the
removed Bundle>, the value of Rdn Bundle is changed to NA.
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Viewing and Modifying Switching Table
To view the Switching table:

1. Select Configuration> Switching Table
The Switching Table dialog box appears.
Figure 3-50. Switching Table Dialog Box

Table 3-21. Switching Table Parameters
Parameter
IP Address
IP Address of manager
IP Mask
IP Address Mask
Next Hop IP
Indicates IP address to which the frame will be sent when the Dest. Name IP is not
in the device subnet
Slot
Value which identifies the local interface through which the next hop of this route
should be reached
NA, IO-1..IO-12
Port
NA, Internal-1..Internal-17
Interface Cost (Metric)
1..15
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To add an entry in the Switching Table:

1. In the Switching Table, click <Add...>
The Add Switching Entry dialog box appears (Figure 3-51).
2. Enter the required changes.
3. Click <Apply> to add the new entry to the bottom of list in the Switching
Table.
Figure 3-51. Add Switching Entry Dialog Box
To change the interface cost for a switching entry:

1. In the Switching Table, select an entry and click <Change...>.
The Change Switching Entry dialog box appears.
2. Configure desired Interface Cost and click <Set>.
Figure 3-52. Change Switching Entry Dialog Box
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To remove an entry in the Managers Routing Table:
In the Switching Table, select an entry and click <Remove>.

The entry is deleted from the NMS database.
3.10 Viewing and Modifying T1/E1 Ring Management

Parameters
To display the T1/E1 Ring Table:
Select Configuration> T1/E1 Ring Table

The T1/E1 Ring dialog box appears.
Figure 3-53. T1/E1 Ring Table Dialog Box (Edit Mode)
Figure 3-54. T1/E1 Ring Table Dialog Box (Agent Mode)
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Table 3-22. T1/E1 Ring Table Parameters

Parameter
Primary Slot
Configuration of all T1/E1 Ring ML cards and ports

IO-1..IO-12
Default = first selectable Slot
Note:
Only Slots containing the following cards canl be selected: ML-2/T1, ML-2/E1,
MLF-2T1, MLF-2E1, ML-1T1, ML-1E1, MLF-1T1, MLF-1E1, MTML-H-2E1, MTML-H2E1/2W, MTML-H-2T1, ML-8E1, ML-8T1
If no such card exists in the MP, the field is empty and the [Set] button is
disabled.
Primary Port
Port number in the Primary Card

External-1..External-8, Internal-1..Internal-2
Secondary Slot
Slot number of the Secondary card of the Ring Pair

IO-1..IO-12
Note: Only Slots containing the following cards can be selected: ML-2/T1, ML-2/E1,
MLF-2T1, MLF-2E1, ML-1T1, ML-1E1, MLF-1T1, MLF-1E1, MTML-H-2E1, MTML-H2E1/2W, MTML-H-2T1, ML-8E1, ML-8T1
Secondary Port
Port number in the Secondary Card

External-1..External-8, Internal-1..Internal-2
Dual Failure Detection
Enabled, Disabled
Recovery Time (sec)
1..12..99, NA
T1/E1 Ring Recovery Time (sec)

0..300..999, NA
[Add]
To open the Add T1/E1 Ring Couple dialog box, click <Add>. Select the desired
parameters and click <Set>.
[Change]
To open the Change T1/E1 Ring Parameters dialog box, select a line in the table
and click <Change>. Select the desired parameters and click <Set>.
Note: Enabled only when an entry of the list is selected.

[Remove]
To remove a T1/E1 Ring Couple, select a line in the table and click <Remove>.
Note: Enabled only when an entry of the list is selected.
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Adding an Entry in the Ring Table
To add an entry in the Ring Table:

1. In the T1/E1 Ring Table, select an entry and click <Add>
The Add T1/E1 Ring Couple dialog box appears.
Figure 3-55. Add T1/E1 Ring Couple Dialog Box

3. Click <Set>.
Note
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[Set] button is disabled if there is no Slot that includes a valid ML card.
If the Primary Slot and Port are the same as the Secondary Slot and Port,
a message appears:
"Primary Slot and Port cannot be the same as the Secondary Slot and
Port"
Click <OK> to close the message-box.
The Set operation is not performed.
If the Primary or Secondary Slot and Port already appear in the T1/E1 Ring
table (either as Primary or Secondary), a message appears:
"Primary/Secondary port already exists"
If the Primary Slot and Secondary Slot contain mixed card types (T1 vs. E1
(MSL ports are considered of E1 type)), a message appears:
"T1/E1 Mix"
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For Agents that support V5.1 feature or V5.2, if either Primary Port or
Secondary Port has Service=V5.1, V5.2 Master or V5.2 Slave, a message
appears:
"V5 Links cannot be part of a T1/E1 Ring"
If any of the added couple of ports of T1/E1 Ring appear in any of the
entries of the Redundancy Table either as Primary Slot/Port or Secondary
Slot/Port, a message appears:
"Slot <Slot found> : Port <Port found> already exists in Redundancy
Table"
If any of the Slot and Ports selected (Primary/Secondary) are used by

TDM SC (Port Flag=1), a message appears:
"<Primary/ Secondary> Port is used by SC. Set cannot be performed"
A warning message appears:

"All TSs of the Secondary Port will be disconnected"
Click <Cancel> to close the warning message.
Click <OK> to close the warning message.
The Set operation is performed and the entry is added to the T1/E1 Ring
Table. This entry addition will affect the Time slot Assignment database
as follows: All former time slot assignment connections of the Secondary
Port will be disconnected. In addition, an Internal trap is sent to TDM SC
about this change. TDM SC updates its database regarding both Primary
and Secondary port of this entry.
Note
Both Primary and Secondary Port selected for the Ring, must have in SW Cfg:
Inband Mng not = Off
Inband Mng Routing Protocol = Proprietary or Proprietary RIP without NMS IP.
Changing an Entry in the Ring Table
To change an entry in the Ring Table:

1. In the T1/E1 Ring Table, select an entry and click <Change>
The Change T1/E1 Ring Parameters dialog box appears.
3. Click <Set>.
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Figure 3-56. Change T1/E1 Ring Parameters Dialog Box
Removing an Entry in the Ring Table
To remove an entry in the Ring Table:
In the T1/E1 Ring Table, select an entry and click <Remove>.
If any of the Slots and Ports selected (Primary/Secondary) are used by

TDM SC (Port Flag=1), a message appears:
"<Primary/Secondary> Port is used by SC. Remove cannot be performed"
The Remove operation is not performed.
A warning message appears:

"Removing selected entry"
Click <Cancel> to close the warning message.
The Remove operation is not performed.
Click <OK> to close the warning message.
The Remove operation is performed and the selected entry is removed
from the table.
Note
If before removing this entry there were time slots that connected the Primary
Port to they Secondary Port, they will remain connected.
Now that the Secondary port is just an ordinary port (not part of the T1/E1 Ring),
you have to define its time slot assignment mutual to the Bypass time slots
defined on the Primary Port). If you do not, you will get a get a Sanity Check error
upon Update.
In addition, an Internal trap is sent to TDM SC about this change. TDM SC updates
its database regarding both Primary and Secondary port of this entry.
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3.11 Viewing and Modifying the Managers List

RADview-EMS/TDM allows you to view and specify the IP addresses of the
managers that may manage the Megaplex-2100/2104, for example, network
management stations, Tenet hosts, or Web browsers. These are also the
addresses to which the managed Megaplex-2100/2104 will send traps.
The maximum number of managers is 10.
Note
To view/specify management station IP addresses:
Do not delete your station address from the list, unless you want to transfer the
management of the corresponding Megaplex-2100/2104 to another station.
1. In the Agent mode, select the device, and then select Options>Manager List.
Figure 3-57. Manager List Dialog Box

2. Before starting, it is recommended to click <Refresh>. The displayed list will
always include the IP address of your management station: the default for all
the other fields is 0.0.0.0 (meaning no address).
3. Enter the IP address of the manager in the IP Address field of the desired
Manager Id. The order of the managers is not important.
4. Click <Set> to save the changes and update the managed Megaplex2100/2104.
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3.12 Viewing and Modifying Card Operations

Note
Card Level Configuration menu options are dependent upon the selected card.
You cannot zoom in on PS cards, empty slots, unknown cards and CL cards. For
Megaplex-2104, you cannot remove a PS card.
Zooming to Card View

You may display a more detailed view of a card, including individual ports.
To display the Card View:

1. Double click on a card in the mux
Or
Select a card.
2. Configuration> Zoom.
The Zoomed card dialog box appears.
Note
In the Edit Configuration mode, you cannot zoom in on a PS card slot, empty slot,
unknown or CL card slot.
Figure 3-58. Zoomed Card View (Edit Mode)
To exit the Card View:
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Double click the upper left hand corner of the Zoomed Card View window.
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Displaying Card Information

The Card Info command displays physical configuration information about the
selected card.
To display information about the selected card:

1. Select the card in the mux.
2. Select Configuration> Card Info...
The Card Information dialog box appears.
Figure 3-59. Card Information Dialog Box

Table 3-23. Card Information Parameters
Parameter
Slot
Slot in which the selected card is inserted
Card Type
Type of the selected card
No. of External Ports
Number of external ports in the selected card
No. of Internal Ports
Number of internal ports in the selected card
Adding New Card

The Add command allows you to program a new card configuration in an empty
slot in the Edit Configuration mode.
To add a new card to the configuration:

1. In the Edit Configuration mode, click an empty slot.
2. Select Configuration> Add
The New Card dialog box appears containing the number of the selected
slot and a list of all cards supported by the current Megaplex.
3. From the New Card list, select the required card type. If necessary, drag the
scroll bar to view other card names.
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4. Click <Set>.
The selected card is added to all existing Edit Configurations.
Note
Only certain combinations of cards are allowed.

ML (Main Link) cards work in conjunction with common logic cards.
For Megaplex-2100:
Slots PS 1 and PS 2 can take only PS cards.
Slots CL 1 and CL 2 can take only CL cards.
Slots IO 1 to IO 12 can take all other types, including unknown.
For Megaplex-2104:
Slot PS 1 can take only a PS card.
Slot CL 1 can take only a CL card.
Slots IO 1 to IO 5 can take all other types, including unknown.
For each Megaplex device, only one ACM card can be used. More than one ACM
card will cause a sanity check error.
Figure 3-60. New Card Dialog Box
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Updating Card Configuration

The Configuration> Update command allows you to perform a quick update for a
selected card's ports. This update does not include the Timeslot Assignments.
Update is useful when an error was discovered (during a mux update) pertaining
to one of the cards ports.
To perform a quick update:

1. In the Edit Configuration mode, double-click (zoom in on) the card whose
configuration you want to update.
2. Select Configuration> Card Update...
The Update Card dialog box appears.
3. Select the required configuration ID and click <Set>.
Figure 3-61. Update Card Dialog Box

Table 3-24. Card Update Parameters
Parameter
Source Slot
Card Type
Configuration Id
ID number of an existing Edit Configuration in the destination Megaplex
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Protecting ML-IP Card IP Address

When the IP Ring is working (Ring Mode=On) and a problem arises on one of the
IP Links, the switch to the other Link (Protection) occurs within 50 msec only for
a limited list of Source IP Addresses.
Note
This list is relevant only if for External-1 or External-2 port of the ML-IP card,
when Protected IP Enable=Yes. The list is limited to maximum 32 entries.
To protect an IP Address:
Select Configuration> Protected IP Addresses...

The Card Protected IP Addresses List dialog box appears.
Figure 3-62. Card Protected IP Address List

Table 3-25. Card Protected IP Address List Parameters
Parameter
Slot
Card Type
ML-IP
IP Address
IP Address of card
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To add an IP Address to the list:

1. Click <Add>.
The Add IP Address dialog box appears.
Figure 3-63. Add IP Address Dialog Box

2. Add desired address.
3. Click <Set>.
The address is added to the list.
Removing Card Configuration

The Remove command deletes a card configuration from the selected slot in the
Edit Configuration mode. If the card configuration exists in the same slot in other
Edit Configurations of the current Megaplex, the card configuration will be
removed from all.
To remove a card from the Edit Configuration:

1. Click the card you want to remove.
2. Select Configuration > Remove.
A dialog box appears asking you to confirm the Remove operation.
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3.13 Viewing and Modifying Port Operations

RADview allows you to perform network management in the Port Level. You
select a port by clicking it in the zoomed card view.
Setting Port Information

The Port Info command displays port information about the selected port.
To display information about a port:
In the Card View, double click the port. Alternatively, in Card View select the
port, select Configuration > Port Info, and click the desired tab.
The Port Information dialog box appears.
The Port Information dialog box contains the following read-only parameters at
the top: Slot, Port and Card Type.
List of Supported Modules by Types

The modules (cards) supported by the Megaplex are listed in Table 3-26. The
Megaplex modules can be divided by several groups/types such as main link
modules, high speed and low speed modules, internetworking modules, etc. For
each group we will describe their port parameters configuration procedure on an
example of one or two modules representative of this group. The names of these
modules are highlighted in gray in the table below.
Table 3-26. Supported Megaplex Cards (Modules)

Module/Card Name
Note
System Modules
ACM
MCL-2
MCL-2 ETH
PS
PS + FAN
Megaplex-2100 only
Main Link Modules

ML-20N/1
ML-20N/2
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Used also for main link modules supporting V5.1 and V5.2
applications
ML-1T1
applications
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Module/Card Name
Note
MLF-1E1
MLF-1T1
ML-2E1
applications
ML-2T1
applications
MLF-2E1
MLF-2T1
MTML-H-2E1
MTML-H-2E1/2W
ML-8E1
ML-8T1
MSL-8/2W
ML-IP
Low Speed Data I/O Modules
LS-6N
LS-12
LS-2/A(SDM)
LS-2/A(X.50)
LS-2/A(X.58)
LS-2/A/2TS
LS-2/M
HS-DP/3
HS-DP/6
HS-R
Used also for HS-RN module
High Speed Data I/O Modules

HS-2
HS-S
HS-U/1
HS-U/I
HSU-6
HSU-12
HS-703
HS-6/N
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HS-12/N
HSF-1
HSF-2
HSH-2E1
HSH-2E1/2W
HS-Q
HS-Q/M
HS-Q/N
Internetworking modules
HS-ETH
HS-ETH/SW
Voice Modules
VC-2/E&M
VC-2/FXO(1)
VC-2/FXO(2)
VC-2/FXO(3)
VC-2/FXS(1-PLAR)
VC-2/FXS(2)
VC-2/FXS(3)
VC-4/E&M
Used also for VC-4A/E&M module
VC-4/FXO
Used also for VC-4A/FXO module
VC-4/FXS
Used also for VC-4A/FXS module
VC-8/E&M
Used also for VC-8A/E&M module
VC-8/FXO
Used also for VC-8A/FXO module
VC-8/FXS
Used also for VC-8A/FXS module
VC-16/E&M
VC-16/FXO
VC-16/FXS
VC-16A
VC-4/Omni E&M
VC-6/E&M
VC-6/FXO
VC-6/FXS
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Module/Card Name
Note
VC-6A/E&M
VC-6A/FXO
VC-6A/FXS
VC-6AG/FXO
VC-6AG/FXS
VC-6A/LB
Used also for VC-6A/4LB module
Voice/Fax Modules
VF-3/E&M
VF-3/FXO
VF-3/FXS
VF-24/T1
VF-30/E1
VF-48/T1
VF-60/E1
VFS-24/T1
VFS-30/E1
VFS-48/2T1
VFS-60/2E1
Other
Unknown
Used for unknown modules that cannot be identified by

the system
Configuring ML-2E1 Module Parameters

ML-2E1 Port Information Parameters
To display port information parameters for an ML-2E1 external port:

1. In the Card View, click the required port.
2. Select Configuration> Port Info.
3. Click the SW Cfg tab.
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Figure 3-64. Port Information ML-2E1
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Figure 3-65. Port Information ML-2E1

Table 3-27. Port Information ML-2E1
Parameter
Connect
Indicates whether the port should be considered in any of the Megaplex algorithms
No, Yes
Line Type
The line type of the interface

E1-MF (G.732S), E1 (G.732N), E1-CRC (G.732NCRC), E1-CRC-MF (G.732SCRC)
Restore Time
(sec)
The time required to restore normal service after the end of a loss of synchronization
condition
CCITT, 1, 10
Signaling Profile
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Idle Code (hex)
Hexadecimal code transmitted to fill idle (unused) timeslots in frames transmitted

through the selected port
0 to FF
The following values are not allowed: 0, 8, 10, 12, 21, 24, 42, 49, 84, 92
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Parameter
Rx Gain
Short Haul, Long Haul
OOS Signal
State of the signaling bits when the link is in out-of-service (OOS) state
Forced Idle - Signaling bits A and B are idle when the link is in out-of-service state. In
addition, if the line type is ESF, signaling bits C and D are also idle
Forced Busy - Signaling bits A and B are busy when the link is in out-of-service state. In
addition, if the line type is ESF, signaling bits C and D are also busy
Busy Idle - Signaling bits A and B are busy for 2.5 seconds, then become idle until the
out-of-service state ends. In addition, if the line type is ESF, signaling bits C and D are
idle for 2.5 seconds before switching to busy state
Idle Busy - Signaling bits A and B are idle for 2.5 seconds, then become busy until the
out-of-service state ends. In addition, if the line type is ESF, signaling bits C and D are
busy for 2.5 seconds before switching to idle state
Voice OOS (hex)
Voice out-of-service code transmitted on voice timeslots when the link is out-of-service.
This value must be the same for both ports. To change the code, type the required code
in the edit box
00-FF (hexadecimal)
Data OOS (hex)
Data out-of-service code transmitted on data timeslots when the link is out-of-service.
This value must be the same for both ports. To change the code, type the required code
in the edit box
00-FF (hexadecimal)
Inband Mng
Identifier of inband management over the link

Off, FDL or TS0, Dedicated TS, Dedicated PPP, Dedicated FR
PPP Echo Fail

Detection
NA, Disable, Enable

Note: Supported from version 12.4
Inband Mng Rate

(Kbps)
Data rate of the inband management. Options depend on Inband Mng
Inband Mng
Routing Protocol
Protocol of Inband Mng
8, 16, 32, 64
For Inband Mng =Dedicated PPP or Dedicated FR:

None, RIP2, Proprietary
ML-2E1 V5.1 Parameters
To configure V.51 data parameters for an ML-2E1 external port:

2. Select Configuration> Port Info
3. Click the V5.1 Data tab.
The V5.1 Data dialog box appears.
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Figure 3-66. V5.1 Data - ML-2E1

Table 3-28. V5.1 Data Parameters ML-2E1
Parameter
Service
V5.1
V5.1 Interface ID
00000000..16777215
Startup Mode
Startup Mode
Sync, Async
Reprovision
Support
Reprovision Support
No: reprovision is not supported
Yes: reprovision is supported
Active Variant
Currently Active Variant Id. on this ML

0..127, None
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Parameter
V5.1 State
Protocol State of the ML Active Variant

Not Defined: V5.1 is not defined for this interface
Out Of Service: V5.1 interface is Out-of-Service
Sys Start Up: An Establish request arrived at the V5.1 interface
Wait For VID: Variant and the Interface Id were requested during system start-up
procedure
Activate PSTN: Activation of the PSTN Data Link was requested during system start-up
procedure
RES1: PSTN restart procedure is in process
In Service: V5.1 interface is in service
RES2: V5.1 is in AN5 state (sends restart complete to all PSTN protocols and changes
status to In-Service)
RES3: V5.1 is in AN6 state (sends restart complete to all PSTN protocols and changes
status to In-Service)
Wait Init: This state is entered when the system's management is in In-Service state,
Switch to a new Variant is received and V5.1 interface will not be restarted
Switch Over: This state is entered when the system's management is in In-Service state,
Switch to a new Variant is received and V5.1 interface will be restarted
Ctrl DL Rel1: This state is entered when the system's management is in In-Service state
and Release Indication is received Timer TC1 is running in this state
Ctrl DL Rel2: This state is entered on reception of Release-Indication in 'RES3' state
Ctrl DL Rel3:
ML-2E1 Redundancy Parameters
To display redundancy parameters for an ML-2E1 external port:

3. Click the ML Rdn tab.
The Redundancy dialog box appears.
Table 3-29. Redundancy Parameters ML-2E1

Parameter
Redundancy
Mode
ML redundancy mode
Dual Cable Parallel Tx: ML card is connected by a separate cable to other Megaplexes
Y Cable: Y Cable connects two MTML cards to two Megaplexes, through one cable (only
applicable for same types CSU or DSU of MTML cards)
Primary Port
Primary port
Secondary Slot
Secondary slot
Secondary Port
Secondary port
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Parameter
Recovery Time
(sec)
Minimum interval in seconds necessary to pass from time MTML card is switched (to
current slot) before next ML switch can occur
1..99
T1/E1 Ring Management Parameters
To view the T1/E1 Ring Table:

2. Click the T1/E1 Ring Table tab.
The T1/E1 Ring dialog box appears.
Table 3-30. T1/E1 Ring Table

Parameter
Primary Slot
Configuration of all T1/E1 Ring ML cards and ports

IO-1..IO-12
Primary Port
Port number in the Primary Card

External-1, External-2, Internal-1, Internal-2
Secondary Slot
Slot number of the Secondary card of the Ring Pair

IO-1..IO-12
Secondary Port
Port number in the Secondary Card

IO-1..IO-12
T1/E1 Ring Recovery Time (sec)

1..99
Configuring ML-IP Module Parameters

The port information parameters for the MLIP are different for internal and
external ports.
ML-IP Port Information Parameters
To display port information parameters for an ML-IP external port:

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Figure 3-67. Port Information MLIP (External Port)

Table 3-31. Port Information MLIP (External Port)
Parameter
Auto Negotiation
Enable (checked), Disable (unchecked)
Max Capability
Advertised
Defines the maximum capabilities of the interface

Only applicable when Auto Negotiation is enabled (checked)
10BASE-T half duplex mode
10BASE-T full duplex mode
100BASE-TX half duplex mode
100BASE-TX full duplex mode
Default Type
Only applicable when Auto Negotiation is disabled

10BASE-T half duplex mode
10BASE-T full duplex mode
10BASE-TX half duplex mode
10BASE-TX full duplex mode
Mng VLAN Mode
Unaware, Aware
Mng VLAN ID
VLAN ID
0..4000
This field exist only when Mng VLAN Mode=Aware. This field does not exist for
External3 port.
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Parameter
Mng Priority Tag
0..7
This field exist only when Mng VLAN Mode=Aware. This field does not exist for
External3 port.
Protected IP Enable
No, Yes, NA
When Ring Mode is Enable, No or Yes is displayed, otherwise NA is displayed.This
field does not exist for External3 port.
To display port information parameters for an ML-IP internal port:

Figure 3-68. Port Information MLIP (Internal Port)
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Table 3-32. Port Information MLIP (Internal Port)

Parameter
Connect
No, Yes
CAS Enable
Enables CAS
Enable (checked), Disable (unchecked)
Routing Protocol
None, RIP2, Proprietary RIP
OOS Signal
State of the signaling bits when the link is in out-of-service (OOS) state:
Forced Idle Signaling bits A and B are idle when the link is in out-of-service state.
In addition, if the line type is ESF, signaling bits C and D are also idle.
Forced Busy - Signaling bits A and B are busy when the link is in out-of-service
state. In addition, if the line type is ESF, signaling bits C and D are also busy.
Busy Idle - Signaling bits A and B are busy for 2.5 seconds, then become idle until
the out-of-service state ends. In addition, if the line type is ESF, signaling bits C
and D are idle for 2.5 seconds before switching to busy state.
Idle Busy - Signaling bits A and B are idle for 2.5 seconds, then become busy until
the out-of-service state ends. In addition, if the line type is ESF, signaling bits C
and D are busy for 2.5 seconds before switching to idle state.
Signaling Profile
1 (<Signaling Profile name for Profile#1> (up to 12 chars))

5 (<Signaling Profile name for Profile#5> (up to 12 chars))
IP Address
IP Address
IP Mask
IP Mask
Echo Canceler
Off, On
Note:
This field exists for Internal-2 port only.
If this field's value is On and the time slots of this Internal-2 port are
connected to voice ports of the MP, then for all of these voice ports, the Coding
Law (ULaw/ALaw) must be the same.
ML-IP R2 TS Status Parameters
To display R2 TS Status for an ML-IP internal port:

1. In the Card View, click an external port.
2. Select Configuration > R2 TS Status
The Port R2 TS Status dialog box appears.
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Figure 3-69. R2 TS Status MLIP (Internal Port)
ML-IP Bundle Parameters
To display bundle parameters for an ML-IP internal port:

2. Select Configuration > Bundles...
The Bundle Connection Table dialog box appears.
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Bundle Connection Table page 3-49.
To add an entry to the table, see Adding an Entry in the Bundle
Connection Table, page 3-54.
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To change an entry in the table, see Changing an Entry in the Bundle

Connection Table, page 3-66.
To remove an entry in the table, see Removing an Entry in the Bundle
Connection Table page 3-67.
Figure 3-70. Bundle Connection Table (Hide Details) MLIP (Internal Port)
Figure 3-71. Bundle Connection Table (Show Details) MLIP (Internal Port)
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Table 3-33. Bundles Dialog Box MLIP (Internal Port)

Parameter
Slot
IO-1...IO-12
Read only
Port
Internal-1...Internal-2
Read only
Card Type
ML-IP
Read only
Bundle No.
1-120
Read only
Bundle Name
Bundle name for selected channel. Table will display one bundle name per line.
Read only
IO Slot / Int-n
Slot or Int-n to be configured

for Slots: 1-1..12
for Int-n: 1..12-2
Read only

Admin Status
Connected,
Read only

Oper. Status
Operational Status
Read only
Note:
Dest. Name
Agent mode only.
Displayed the first time by default.

Read only

Dest. Bundle
Bundle number in the destination mux

1-2016
Read only

Rdn Bundle
NA: Bundle does not exist in the Redundancy Table

Bundle number of redundant bundle
External: External device
Read only
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Parameter
Rdn
Disabled: Displayed for rows that have Rdn Bundle = N/A

Enabled: Displayed for rows that have Rdn Bundle = N/A
--
Read only

Exit Port

Read only
Next Hop
Indicates IP address to which the Ehternet frame will be sent when the Dest.
Name IP is not in the device subnet
Read only
Depth of the jitter buffer (elastic buffer per link whose size is configurable in
units of mses).
3..300 msec
Read only
ToS
IP ToS (Type of Service) assigned to this channel. Configures the IP ToS field in
the IP frames transmitted by the device. Configures the entire byte - not only
the 3 ToS bits. ToS assignment applies to all TDM packets leaving mux.
0..255
Read only
Payload Size (TDM

Bytes)

48, 96, 144, 192, 240, 288, 336, 384
Read only
OAM Connectivity
Disable, Enable
Read only
VLAN Tagging
Untag, Tag
Read only
VLAN ID
VLAN ID
0..4000
Read only

Priority Tag
Priority Tag
0..7
Read only

Voice OOS
Voice out-of-service code transmitted on voice timeslots when the link is

out-of-service.
Read only
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Parameter
Data OOS
Data out-of-service code transmitted on data timeslots when the link is

out-of-service.
Read only
Far-End Type
Read only
[Add]
Click <Add> to add a new entry to the Bundle Connection Table. The Add
Bundle Connection dialog box appears.

[Change]
To change a bundle configuration description, select an entry in the list and

click <Change> The Change Bundle Connection dialog box appears.

[Remove]
Delete a bundle in the list by selecting it and clicking <Remove>.

A dialog box appears asking you to confirm the delete. Click <OK> to confirm
the deletion.

[View>}
Click <View> to open a submenu that includes commands for customizing and
sorting the columns.
[Show / Hide Details]
Click <Show Details> or <Hide Details> to show or hide the details.
[Close]
Click <Close> to close the dialog box
Configuring ML-20N Module Parameters

The port information parameters for the ML20N are configured from the SW Cfg
tabs.
ML-20N Port Information Parameters
To configure port information parameters for an ML-20N external port:

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Figure 3-72. Port Information ML-20N (External Port)
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Table 3-34. Port Information -ML-20N (External Port)

Parameter
Connect
Indicates whether the port should be considered in any of the mux algorithms
No, Yes
Error Correction
Indicates whether Error Correction mechanism should be applied or not. It will

be applicable only if the interface HW includes the Error Correction chip
No, Yes
Correction Mode
Correction mode used in the event of errors

Applicable only when Error Correction=Yes.
Random - enables correction of up to 3 random errors in an 23 bit frame built
from 12 data bits and 11 appended parity bits.
Burst - interleaving 3 frames, enables correcting bursts of 9 bit length.
Rate (Kbps)
Indicates the configured port speed

Auto rate is adapted automatically to the attached modem rate
If Error Correction=No: 128..2084 (n x 64 where n=2..32), Auto
If Error Correction=Yes: 256..2084 (n x 64 where n=4..32), Auto
Signaling and Mng Enable
Indicates whether Channel Associated Signaling (CAS) is used

No, Yes
Clock Mode
Clock mode
DCE, Ext-DCE, DTE
Clock Source Signal
The Clock Source: TC (Tx Clock) or RC (Rx Clock) signals

If Clock Mode=DCE: NA
If Clock Mode=Ext-DCE: Rx Clock
If Clock Mode=DTE: Tx Clock, Rx Clock
Satellite Buffer
Satellite Buffer
If Clock Mode=DCE: NA
Else: No, Yes
Dial Process
Dial Process
No
Sync Restoration (sec)
1..10
Note: This field is ignored by AMI intefaces.
Idle Code (hex)
Hexadecimal code transmitted to fill idle (unused) timeslots in frames

transmitted through the selected port
0..FF
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Parameter
OOS Signal
Forced Idle Signaling bits A and B are idle when the link is in out-of-service
state. In addition, if the line type is ESF, signaling bits C and D are also idle.
Forced Busy - Signaling bits A and B are busy when the link is in out-of-service
state. In addition, if the line type is ESF, signaling bits C and D are also busy.
Busy Idle - Signaling bits A and B are busy for 2.5 seconds, then become idle
until the out-of-service state ends. In addition, if the line type is ESF, signaling
bits C and D are idle for 2.5 seconds before switching to busy state.
Idle Busy - Signaling bits A and B are idle for 2.5 seconds, then become busy
until the out-of-service state ends. In addition, if the line type is ESF, signaling
bits C and D are busy for 2.5 seconds before switching to idle state.
Voice OOS (hex)
Voice out-of-service code transmitted on voice timeslots when the link is outof-service. This value must be the same for both ports. To change the code,
type the required code in the edit box
00-FF (hexadecimal)
Data OOS (hex)
Data out-of-service code transmitted on data timeslots when the link is outof-service. This value must be the same for both ports. To change the code,
type the required code in the edit box
00-FF (hexadecimal)
ML-20N Status Parameters
To configure status parameters for an ML-20N external port:

3. Click the Status tab.
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Figure 3-73. Port Information Status ML-20N (External Port)
Displaying TS (Timeslot) Assignments

The TS Assignment command allows you to display timeslot assignments for a
specific port.
To display timeslot assignments of a selected port:

1. In the Agent mode Card View, click the required External-1 port.
2. Select Configuration> TS Assignment.
The Timeslots Table appears.
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Figure 3-74. Timeslots Table

Table 3-35. Timeslots Parameters
Parameter
Slot

IO-1 to IO-12
Port
Number of the selected port

External-1, External-2 or Internal-1
Card Type

All MTML cards
TS Src
Index number of the selected timeslot

For T1 link: 1..24
For E1 link: 1..31
Slot
Destination card slot in the current

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None, IO-1..IO-12, Split
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Parameter
Port
Destination port in the destination slot. Options depend on the available ports on the
installed IO card.
None, NA, External-1..External-12, Internal-1..Internal-13
Time Slot
Destination timeslot for the selected timeslot in the current Megaplex. This parameter is
relevant if the destination slot contains an ML card.
Assigned timeslots are checked during sanity checks.
For T1 link - None, 1 to 24
For E1 link - None, 1 to 31
Direction
NA, Tx, Rx, Both, BcastSrc, BcastDst
TS Type
NC, Data, Voice, Mng
Split Timeslot
In MTML card ports, the timeslots may be split into smaller parts so that different
bits are connected to different slots and/or ports. If a timeslot is Split, you can
expand the table to view the connections of the timeslot's bits.
To view the connections of a split timeslot's bits:
Click an entry whose slot is Split and click <Expand> or double-click the
TS Src or Slot column of an entry whose slot is Split.
The Timeslots Table displays eight additional rows (one for each bit)
directly under the selected timeslot.
To return to the Timeslot Table's normal view:
Click a Bit entry and click <Collapse> or double-click a Bit entry.
Configuring LS-12 Module Parameters

The port information parameters for the LS12 are different for internal and
external ports.
LS-12 Port Information Parameters
To display port information parameters for an LS-12 external port:

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Figure 3-75. Port Information LS-12 (External Port)

Table 3-36. Port Information Parameters-LS-12 (External Port)
Parameter
Connect
No, Yes
Protocol
Sync, Async
Rate (Kbps)
If Protocol is Async: 2.4, 4.8, 7.2, 9.6, 14.4, 19.2, 28.8, 38.4, 57.6
If Protocol is Sync: 2.4, 4.8, 7.2, 8.0, 9.6, 14.4, 16.0, 19.2, 24.0, 28.8, 32.0,
38.4, 48.0, 56.0, 57.6, 64.0
Clock Mode
--, DCE, Ext-DCE, DTE
Note: This field is enabled only when Protocol=Sync

Control Signal
Local, RTS, DTR&RTS
Data Bits
--, 6, 7, 8, 9

CTS
On, RTS
Link to Internal
Internal-1, Internal-2
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To display port information parameters for an LS-12 internal port:

Figure 3-76. Port Information LS-12 (Internal Port)

Table 3-37. Port Information Parameters LS-12 (Internal Port)
Parameter
Connect
No, Yes
Tandem
No Tandem
Rate (Kbps)
14.4, 32, 56, 64, 128, 192, 256, 384, 512, 768
Link to Slot
IO-1..IO-12, NA
Link to Port
NA when Link To Slot=NA:
Else: According to the card in the selected Link To Slot
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Configuring HS-12N Module Parameters
To configure port information parameters for an HS-12N external port:

Figure 3-77. Port Information HS-12N (External Port)

Table 3-38. Port Information Parameters HS-12N (External Port)
Parameter
Connect
Indicates whether the port should be considered in any of the mux

algorithms
No, Yes
Rate (Kbps)
1x56=56, 1x64=64, 2x56=112, 2x64=128, ..31x56=1736, 31x64=1984
Clock Mode
DCE, Ext-DCE, DTE
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Parameter
CTS
On, RTS
Fifo Size
Auto, 16, 30, 52, 72
Bi-directional Broadcast Ring
--, 6, 7, 8, 9
Broadcast Ring Source Port
Yes (checked), No
Link To Slot
IO-1..IO-12, NA
Link To Port
Configuring VC Module Parameters

Note
This section uses the VC-8 card as an example.

The port information parameters for the VC8 are different for internal and
external ports.
To display port information parameters for a VC-8 external port:

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Figure 3-78. Port Information VC-8 Cards
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Table 3-39. VC-8 Cards Port Information Parameters

Parameter
Connect
Indicates whether the port should be considered in any of the Megaplex algorithms.
No, Yes.
Interface
For E&M, MTVC-2, VC-16A cards:

2WIRE, 4WIRE
For others:
2WIRE
Note: Interface is the same for each pair of ports 1-2, 3-4..15-16.
Tx Level (dBm)
Transmit level in steps of 1 or 0.5 dBm

17...8
Note: Tx Level value can be offset by a certain value if Offset 1 is selected in the System
Information dialog box.
Rx Level (dBm)
Receive level in steps of 1 or 0.5 dBm

23...2
Note: The Rx Level value can be offset by a certain value if Offset 1 is selected in the
System Information dialog box.
Coding Law
A-law, U-law
Note: Coding Law is the same for all card ports.

Signaling Method
No Signaling, RobbedBitMultiFrame, RobbedBitFrame, Ch Associated E1
Note: Options vary depending on card. Signaling Method is the same for all card ports. It
does not exist for MTVC-2 cards.
Echo Canceler
On, Off
Encoding Mode
PCM, ADPCM, Linear
Encoding Mode is the same for all card ports. Linear is supported for versions 10.
Analog Signaling
Same for all card ports

LoopStart, Wink Start
Meter Rate
16, 12
Note: Meter Rate is the same for all card ports. VC8/FXO does not support Meter Rate.
An alarm is issued if 12 or 16 is selected.
E&M Type
For VC-8/E&M
Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, SSDC5
Note: E&M Type is the same for every 4 adjacent ports (1..4, 5..8, 9..12, 13..16).
Signaling
Feedback
For VC-8/FXO
No, Yes
Note: Signaling Feedback is the same for every 8 adjacent ports (1..8, 9..16).
Signaling Service
For VC-8/FXS
Normal, Advanced
Note: Signaling Service is the same for all the card ports
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Parameter
Compression
Method
NA, G.726, G.727
Impedance
Standard
G.712, Q552/ETSI,Q552/Italy
Link To Slot
IO-1..IO-12, Multiple
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Only slots containing ML cards are available for selection.
Note: If Encoding Mode= PCM: Only slots containing ML cards or VFS cards will be
displayed for selection.
Link To Port
External-1..External-2, Internal-1, Multiple (when Link to Slot=Multiple)

For VFS cards, the only selectable ports are: Internal-9, Internal-10.
Configuring HS-ETH/SW Module Parameters

The port information parameters for the HSETH are different for internal and
external ports.
HS-ETH/SW Port Information Parameters
To display port information parameters for an HS-ETH/SW external port:

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Figure 3-79. Port Information HS-ETH/SW (External Port)

Table 3-40. Port Information Parameters-HS-ETH/SW (External Port)
Parameter
Connect
No, Yes
Egress Mode
Unmodified, Tagged,
Double Tagged, Untagged
VLAN ID
1.. 4094
To display port information parameters for an HS-ETH/SW internal port:

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Figure 3-80. Port Information HS-ETH/SW (Internal Port)

Table 3-41. Port Information Parameters-HS-ETH/SW (Internal Port)
Parameter
Connect
No, Yes
Rate (Kbps)
1x64=64, 2x64=128, 3..31x64=1984
Mode
Bridge, Bridge and STP, L3 Subnet Switch
Destination Interface
If Mode= Bridge and STP: Switching Table

Else: Internal-1..Internal-17 (except the port in focus itself), Switching Table
Default=First selectable internal port
L2 Protocol
If Mode= L3 Subnet Switch: PPP

None, PPP
MTU (bytes)
40..1536
This field will be enabled

only if Mode= L3 Subnet
Switch
Link to Slot
IO-1..IO-12, NA
Link to Port
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To display bridge parameters for an HS-ETH/SW internal port:

3. Click the Bridge tab.
Figure 3-81. Port Information Bridge HS-ETH/SW (Internal Port)

Table 3-42. Bridge Parameters-HS-ETH/SW (Internal Port)
Parameter
WAN to LAN VLAN Mode
Unmodified, Double Tagged, Untagged
WAN Egress VLAN Mode
Unmodified, Tagged, Double Tagged, Untagged
WAN VLAN ID
1..4094
WAN VLAN Priority
0..7
Port Priority
0..128..255
Port Path Cost
1..500..65535
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Configuring VFS Module Parameters

Megaplex supports the following VFS cards:
VFS-24/T1, VFS-30/E1
1 External Port (T1 or E1)
8 Internal Ports (1 8) for Voice Compression
1 Internal Port (9) with (24 TSs for VFS-24/T1) or (30 TSs for VFS-30E)
enabling compression service for certain MP Analog Voice cards
VFS-48/2T1, VFS-60/2E1
2 External Ports
10 Internal Ports for Voice Compression
2 Internal Ports (9, 10) with (24 TSs for VFS-48/2T1) or (30 TSs for
VFS-60/E1) enabling compression service for certain MP Analog Voice
cards
VFS Port Information Parameters
To display port information parameters for a VFS external port:

3. Click the SW Cfg>> tab.
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Figure 3-82. Port Information - VFS Cards (External Port)
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Table 3-43. Port Information Parameters VFS Cards (External Port)

Parameter
Connect
No, Yes
Line Type
The line type of the interface

For T1:
ESF, D4 (SF)
For E1:
E1-MF (G.732S), E1 (G.732N), E1-CRC (G.732NCRC), E1-CRC-MF (G.732SCRC)
Line Code
The line code parameter of the interface. Only for T1

B8ZS, B7, TRANS
Interface
Interface type. Only for T1

DSU, CSU
RBMF Signaling
RBMF Signaling. Only for T1

Yes, No
Line Length (feet)
The line length (only for T1/DSU interfaces)

0-133, 134-266, 267-399, 400-533, 534-655
TX Gain (dBm)
Attenuation value that brings the signal level closer to the expected repeater signal level
on the cable (only applicable for T1 CSU cards)
0, 7.5, 15.0, 22.5
Restore Time
(sec))
The time required to restore normal service after the end of a loss of synchronization
condition
For T1:
1, 10
For E1:
CCITT, 1, 10
Rx Gain
Short Haul, Long Haul
Signaling Profile
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
None - when Line Type is E1 or E1-CRC)
Idle Code (hex)
Hexadecimal code transmitted to fill idle (unused) timeslots in frames transmitted

through the selected port
0..7F..FF
OOS Signal
Forced Idle - Signaling bits A and B are idle when the link is in out-of-service state. In
addition, if the line type is ESF, signaling bits C and D are also idle.
Forced Busy - Signaling bits A and B are busy when the link is in out-of-service state. In
addition, if the line type is ESF, signaling bits C and D are also busy.
None - when Line Type is E1 or E1-CRC
Inband Mng
Identifier of Inband Management over the link

Off, Dedicated PPP, Dedicated FR
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Parameter
Inband Mng Rate

(Kbps)
Data rate of the Inband Management. Options depend on Inband Mng

NA, 64
Inband Mng
Routing Protocol
Protocol of Inband Mng. Options depend on Inband Mng

None, RIP2, Proprietary
To configure port information parameters for a VFS internal port:

3. Click the SW Cfg> tab.
Figure 3-83. Port Information - VFS Cards (Internal Port)
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Figure 3-84. Port Information - VFS Cards (Internal Port)

Table 3-44. Port Information Parameters - VF Cards (Internal Port)
Parameter
Connect
No, Yes
Rate (TSs)
1..31
MTU (Max
Transmission
Unit)
Maximum size in Bytes of the multiplexed frame

100.. 450..1472
Frame Interval
(msec)
Defines the maximum amout of time (msec.) between multiplexed frames that are sent.
Voice Coding
Coder and Rate for the Voice Compression.

G7231 6.3 Kbps, G7231 5.3 Kbps, G729A 8 Kbps, G711 A Law, G711 U Law
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Parameter
FAX Rate (Kbps)
FAX initial rate

Not Connected, 4.8, 9.6, 14.4
Transport
Protocol
AAL2oPPLS, PTP
Inband Mng
Off, On
Inband Mng
Routing Protocol
NA, Proprietary
Link To Slot
IO-1..IO-12, NA
Note: Only slots containing ML cards are available for selection. If Rate (TS) is greater
than 24, only E1 cards are available for selection.
Link To Port
Depends on card in Link to Slot
Multi Frequency
Relay
Disable, Enable
Min Pulse Width

(msec)
Field is not available when Multi Frequency Relay=Disable or Transport Protocol=PTP
Min Power Level

(dBm)
-35..-12..-1
Tx Gain (dB)
-6..0..6
Coding Law
For T1:
A Law, U Law
45..60..300
For E1:
A Law, U Law
Super Tandem
Disable, Enable
Echo Canceler
Disable, Enable
Destination IP
Field is not available when Transport Protocol=PTP

0.0.0.0..255.255.255.255
Destination
Bundle
Source IP
1..2000
0.0.0.0..255.255.255.255
Source IP Mask

0.0.0.0.. 255.255.255.0 ..255.255.255.255
Default Gateway

0.0.0.0..255.255.255.255
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VFS Port TS (Timeslot) Connections

Note
TS Connections are available for the external ports of VFS cards and for the
Internal-9 and Internal-10 ports of the VFS cards.
The TS Connections command allows you to display timeslot connections for a
specific port.
To display timeslot connections for a VFS external port:

1. In the VFS Agent mode Card View, click an external port.
2. Select Configuration> TS Connections.
The TS Connections Table appears.
Figure 3-85. TS Connections VFS Cards (External Port)
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Table 3-45. VFS Timeslot Parameters (External Port)

Parameter
Slot
IO-1 .. IO-12
Port
Card Type
TS
For T1 cards: 1 .. 24
For E1 cards: 1 .. 31
Assignment Mode
Options depend on the card Line Type

Unused, Data, Transparent, Voice, CCS, Mng, CCS_1, CCS_2..CCS_8, SS7_1..SS7_8
Conn Slot
Options depend on Assignment Mode

--, IO-1.. IO-12
Conn Port

--, External-1..External-8, Internal-1..Internal-8
Conn TS

--,
1..24 for T1 port in Conn Port
1..31 for E1 port in Conn Port
Conn ID

--, 1 (ext-1: 01), 2 (ext-1: 02), 3 (ext-1: 03)..31 (ext-1:31), 32, 33 (ext-2: 01), 34 (ext02:02), 35 (ext-02:03)..63 (ext-2:31)
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To display timeslot connections for a VFS internal port:

1. In the VFS Agent mode Card View, click an Internal-9 or Internal-10 port.
2. Select Configuration> TS Connections.
The Timeslots Table appears.
Figure 3-86. TS Connections VFS Cards (Internal Port)
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Table 3-46. VFS Timeslots Parameters (Internal Port)

Parameter
Slot
IO-1 .. IO-12
Port
Internal-9 ..Internal-10
Card Type
TS
For VFS-24, VFS-48 cards; 1 .. 24

For VFS-30, VFS-60 cards: 1 .. 30
Assignment Mode
Unused, Voice
Source Slot
Analog Voice Slot. Options depend on Assignment Mode. Only Slots containing VC-4/8/16
cards whose External-1 port has Encoding Mode=PCM are selectable.
--, IO-1 .. IO-12
Source Port
Analog Voice Port. Options depend on Assignment Mode.

--, External-1..External-16
Conn Port

--, Internal-1..Internal-8
Conn ID

--, 1 (ext-1: 01), 2 (ext-1: 02), 3 (ext-1: 03).. 31 (ext-1:31), 32, 33 (ext-2: 01), 34 (ext02:02), 35 (ext-02:03).. 63 (ext-2:31)
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Chapter 4
Security Management
The RADview security functions are managed by means of the EMS Security
Console. The EMS Security Console is a tool that:
Allows you to view and manage the EMS Security profiles in a graphical
interface
Enables you to create and edit security profiles
Enables you to manage users accounts.
Only users with security administrator rights can access the EMS Security Console.
For detailed information and instructions on the tasks that can be performed by
means of the EMS Security Console, refer to the RADview NMS Users Manual.
4.1
Opening the Security Console
The EMS Security Console is launched from the RADview-EMS LaunchDesk toolbar.
To start the Security Console:
In the EMS Admin Console, select Security Service.

You will see the main application window, which includes three sections:
Hierarchical display of security profiles
List of users that are assigned the currently selected profile
List of all the users.
Security Profiles
A security profile is a set of actions which users assigned that profile are
authorized to perform. Each action is identified by a label, with a permission icon
next to it. The following permissions are supported:
Write read and write (modify). Identified by a W on green background
Read read only. Identified by an R on yellow background
Not available a dash on red background.
The list of actions and permissions for each managed device is provided as a file
that must be loaded before trying to define permissions for the specific managed
device.
RADview includes four predefined profiles that cannot be deleted, nor modified
(Administrator, Operator, Monitor, Technician), and also supports user-defined
profiles.
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A user is assigned only one role (profile), however, the same role (profile) may be
assigned to many users.
Loading a Security Profile
To load a security profile (permissions):

1. From the EMS Security Administrator window, select Profile > Load...
2. Select the permission file(s) that you want to load. You can select multiple
files.
3. Press <Load>.
Adding a Profile
To add a new Profile:

1. From the EMS Security Administrator window, select Profile > Add...
2. Enter Profile Name and Profile Description.
3. To use an existing base profile, select the desired category.
4. You may now continue to make changes to the desired profile.
5. When done, press <Set>.
Changing Permissions
The access rights of a permission are listed below. The current rights are
indicated by the color of the permission icon:
Write read and write (modify), identified by W on green background
Read read only, identified by R on yellow background
Not Available cannot read, nor write, identified by dash on red background.
You can change the access rights by double clicking on the permission icon: this
cyclically changes the permission from Write (W on green background) Read (R
on yellow background) Not Available (dash on red background) Write.
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Editing Profiles
To edit a Profile:
1. From the EMS Security Administrator toolbar, select Profile > Edit...
2. Make any changes.
3. Press <Set>.
Note
You cannot edit your own Profile properties.
Removing Profile
To remove a Profile:
1. From the EMS Security Administrator window, select Profile.
2. From the Profile menu, select Remove.
3. Press <OK>.
User Security
The EMS Administrator can:
Add Users
Edit Users
Remove Users.
Adding a User
To add a User:
1. From the EMS Security Administrator window, select User > Add...
2. Enter User Name and Description.
3. Select Profile (from all of the existing profiles).
4. Enter Password for User.
5. Enter Password again for confirmation.
6. Press <Set>.
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Editing a User
To edit a User:
1. From the EMS Security Administrator window, select User > Edit...
2. If necessary, make changes in User Name, Description, Profile, or Lock.
Notes
You cannot edit your own User properties.

This entry is enabled only when an entry on the Users Table is selected.
When Admin Lock is checked, the User cannot use the system until the
Administrator removes the checkmark.
Changing a Users Password
To change a Users Password:

1. From the EMS Security Administrator window, select User > Edit...
2. Click <Change Password>.
3. Enter the new Password.
4. Enter the new Password again.
5. Press <Set>.
Removing a User
To remove a User:
1. From the EMS Security Administrator window, select User > Remove.
2. Press <OK>.
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4.2
RADview Basic Security Levels
This section presents an overview of the basic RADview EMS security levels
(Profiles): Administrator, Operator, Technician, and Monitor.
These are the four basic Profiles of the EMS Security Server, and therefore a user
assigned one of these Profiles will be granted the permissions defined below for
the respective Profile.
In addition, the user can also define custom Profiles, where the permissions
(access levels) can be defined by the user for each dialog box, using the
procedures presented above.
Administrator and Operator Levels

The operator is granted all the permissions needed to perform any task related to
element management. This means that an operator will never encounter an
Access denied message, no matter what action is selected.
The Administrator has all the Operator permissions, and in addition has access to
the RADview MAP level: this level is not accessible by the Operator.
Technician
The Technician level is granted all the permissions of the Monitor level, and in
addition is allowed to make the following changes:
Perform all the alarm configuration tasks
Perform port tests
Clear alarms
Poll the agent.
Monitor
A user at the Monitor level may monitor all types of information related to the
managed device, but cannot do any action that causes any change in the device
itself.
This means that any action requiring the use of Set, Apply, Delete, Change, Add,
Remove, etc..., either within a dialog box or by selecting a menu option, is not
allowed in one of following ways:
To obtain maximum information, the Monitor can change any fields (edit,
combo-box, etc.) in a dialog box, but these changes cannot be activated
because the Set, Apply, Delete, Change, Add, Remove, etc..., operations are
blocked.
Some dialog boxes do not provide any additional information, but merely
allow changes in the system. Since a Monitor cannot use these dialog boxes,
they cannot be displayed at all at this level.
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Performance Management
This chapter provides instructions for handling the transmission performance
statistics collected by Megaplex-2100/2104 units using RADview-EMS/TDM.
The tasks presented in this chapter include:
General tasks:
Adjusting the statistics polling interval
Clear the collected statistics.
Monitoring system performance.
The various tasks are accessed under the Statistics menu, after selecting the
desired object in the Agent window. Therefore, statistics can be retrieved from
the managed Megaplex-2100/2104 only when it is possible to communicate with
the unit.
5.1
Overview
Megaplex-2100/2104 continuously collects transmission performance data for its

various ports. The collected data enables network administrators to monitor the
transmission performance, and thus the quality of service provided to users.
The collected data can be used for statistical purposes, however, when problems
are reported by users served by Megaplex-2100/2104, the same data can be
used for diagnostic purposes, because it can help identify the source of the
problem.
For Ethernet ports, the performance data is continuously accumulated.
5.2
Starting Performance Monitoring
When starting performance monitoring for a new Megaplex-2100/2104, it is

recommended to first poll the Megaplex-2100/2104 manually, to trigger an
immediate update of the Megaplex-2100/2104 status known to the
RADview-EMS/TDM.
To poll the Megaplex-2100/2104:

1. In the Agent mode, select the device.
2. Select Configuration> Poll Agent.
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3. After the Megaplex-2100/2104 responds, the status of the device is updated.

You may note some changes in the status of the objects, as displayed in the
Agent window.
5.3
System Level Operations
To display statistics for Bundles:

1. Select Statistics> Bundle Connection Statistics
The Bundle Connection Statistics Table appears listing all the different
bundles.
Figure 5-1. Bundle Connection Statistics Table

2. Select an entry from the list (Figure 5-1) and click <Statistics>.
The Bundle Connection Statistics dialog box appears (Figure 5-2).
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Figure 5-2. Bundle Connection Statistics
To Reset Counters:
Click <Reset Counters>.
5.4
Port Level Statistics
You can view statistical information for the external-1 port of an MTML card.
RADview displays statistics in dialog boxes and graphs.
Setting the Polling Interval

RADview updates displayed statistical data by polling the Megaplex at set
intervals. The Polling Interval command allows you to set the number of seconds
between polls.
To set the polling interval:
Select Statistics> Polling Interval

The Polling Interval dialog box appears.
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Figure 5-3. Polling Interval Dialog Box

Table 5-1. Polling Interval Parameters
Parameter
Polling Interval
Number of seconds between polls

Applicable for FDL messages and Current Data dialog boxes and graphs
enables polling when a Statistics dialog box is open
Polling Enable
After each poll, RADview automatically updates the information in the dialog box.
If polling is disabled, RADview does not automatically update a Statistics dialog box.
Note: Polling is always enabled when a Statistics graph is open.
Displaying Current Data

The Current Data command allows you to view current statistics for ML-2T1
(CSU), ML-2T1 or E1 (DSU) and ML-2E1 (LTU) ports. RADview displays the
statistics in table format and graph format.
Displaying a Current Data Table

The Current Data Table is only applicable to ML-2 ports in which:
Active Status = Online (Connect=Yes) or Online Redundancy
Line Type = ESF (ML-2T1) or Line Type = G.732NCRC or G.732SCRC

(ML-2E1)
To display the current data:
Select Statistics> Current Data...

The Current Data dialog box appears.
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Figure 5-4. Current Data Dialog Box (E1)
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Figure 5-5. Current Data Dialog Box (T1)

The Current Data dialog box shows the amount of time that error(s) exist(s) in
the current measurement interval. Each interval is 15 minutes (900 seconds).
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Table 5-2. Current Data Parameters

Parameter
Slot
Slot number of the selected card

For Megaplex-2100: IO-1 IO-12
For Megaplex-2104: IO-1 to IO-5
Card Type
Type of card inserted into the selected slot

ML-2T1, ML-2E1
Port
Selected port
external-1, external-2
Time Elapsed
Number of seconds since the beginning of the current interval
Errored Seconds
Number of seconds in the current interval in which an event or alarm occurred
Severely Errored
Seconds (SES)
Number of seconds in the current interval in which at least

320 CRC events or one OOF event occurred
Unavailable
Seconds (UAS)
Number of seconds in the current interval in which a failed signal state exists. A failed
signal state occurs after 10 consecutive severely errored seconds. This state is cleared
only after the Megaplex processes 10 consecutive seconds of data without an SES
Controlled Slip
Seconds (CSS)
Number of seconds in the current interval in which at least one controlled SLIP event
occurred
Bursty Errored
Seconds (BES)
Bursty Errored Seconds. Number of seconds in the current interval in which 2 - 319 CRC
events occurred
LOFC
For T1 only
1..96
Degraded Minutes Number of minutes in the current interval in which the bit error rate (BER) exceeded
(DM)
1x10-6
If Statistics polling is enabled (see Setting the Polling Interval), RADview updates
the data in the Current Data dialog box after each polling interval.
The Graph shows Megaplex performance statistics in the current measurement
interval. Each interval is 15 minutes (900 seconds). Lines of various colors
represent a measurement item. A legend on the right side of the dialog box
indicates the measurement items and their respective color indications.
Displaying Intervals Data

You can view a selected 15-minute interval or cumulative totals of the data from
the previous 24 hours.
To view data from a selected interval from the previous 24 hours:
Select Statistics> Intervals Data

The Intervals Data Dialog Box appears. This dialog box shows the number
of intervals in the last 24 hours in which valid data that was collected by
the Megaplex.
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The data parameters are the same as for the Current Data, except that the
performance data relates to the selected interval (Interval No.).
Figure 5-6. Intervals Data Dialog Box
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Fault Management
This chapter provides instructions for performing Megaplex-2100/2104 fault
management tasks by means of the RADview-EMS/TDM. These tasks include:
Checking for configuration errors (an action referred to as sanity check)

before downloading a new configuration to the managed
Megaplex-2100/2104, and viewing the detected errors
Handling the alarms collected by the managed Megaplex-2100/2104.

RADview-EMS/TDM can present alarms in accordance with various crosssections. In addition, it is possible to clear irrelevant alarms, or mask
temporarily selected alarms while the problem causing them is being
corrected.
RADview-EMS/TDM also allows you to customize the severity levels of the
various alarms, in accordance with your specific priorities.
Performing various diagnostic tests on the managed Megaplex-2100/2104

and the transmission paths carrying its traffic, to isolate the location of
faults.
These tasks described above, in conjunction with the performance monitoring

statistics collected by the Megaplex-2100/2104 (see Chapter 5 for details), can
be used to identify problems in the network incorporating Megaplex-2100/2104
units, test the proper operation of each Megaplex-2100/2104 unit, and locate
rapidly the cause of the fault: within the Megaplex-2100/2104 itself, in its
connections to the network or to a users equipment unit, or in the another
network component.
6.1
Displaying Sanity Check Results
Megaplex-2100/2104 units include an extensive subsystem that continuously

checks the validity of the users configuration activities and reports any conflicts
as errors or warnings. The sanity check is also performed on the configuration
data sent by the RADview-EMS/TDM to the managed Megaplex-2100/2104 after
you send the Configuration>Update command.
If any errors are detected, Megaplex-2100/2104 rejects the erroneous
configuration data, thereby preventing possible disruptions in traffic flow.
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RADview-EMS/TDM takes advantage of these Megaplex-2100/2104 capabilities by

allowing you to view the results of the last sanity check. You can then use the
description of the reported sanity errors and warnings presented in Appendix B
of the Megaplex-2100/2104 Installation and Operation Manual to understand the
detected problem and correct accordingly the configuration prepared in the Edit
mode.
To display the latest sanity check results:
Select Fault> Sanity Check Errors

The Sanity Check Error List appears displaying a list of errors and/or
warnings detected during the latest sanity check.
If the latest sanity check detected no errors, the message NO SANITY
ERRORS appears.
Figure 6-1. Sanity Check Error List

Table 6-1. Sanity Check Error Parameters
Parameter
Slot
Slot in which the error was detected.
Card Type
Type of card in which the error was detected.
Port
Port in which the error was detected.
TS
Time Slot in which the error was detected.
Description
Brief description of the error.
[Save to File]
Click Save to File to save the Sanity Check Errors List in a file. You can save the file in
the following formats: PDF or HTML.
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6.2
Handling Megaplex-2100/2104 System Alarms
Megaplex-2100/2104 continuously monitors critical signals and signal processing

functions. In case a problem is detected, the Megaplex-2100/2104 generates
time-stamped alarm messages that cover all the events. The time stamp is
provided by an internal real-time clock, which can be synchronized to the
management station clock using Configuration>Date & Time.
The messages represent two types of conditions:
State alarm: an alarm that is in the ON state while a certain condition is

present, and automatically changes to OFF when the condition is no longer
present. This type of alarm cannot be cleared (removed from the alarm
buffer) while it is in the ON state.
State alarms are assigned specific severities (major, minor, etc.)
Event alarm: an alarm that records the occurrence of an event. This type of
alarm can be cleared at any time.
For continuous monitoring, the detected alarms messages are also automatically
sent as traps to the user-specified managers (the managers list is configured
using Options>Manager List).
Internally, the Megaplex-2100/2104 stores alarms in an alarm buffer. This alarm
buffer can store up to 255 alarm messages, together with their time stamps. The
alarm history buffer is organized as a FIFO queue; therefore after 255 alarms are
written into the buffer, new alarms overwrite the oldest alarms.
When the Megaplex-2100/2104 is powered down, the most recent 100 alarm
messages are stored in its non-volatile memory, and therefore are available when
the Megaplex-2100/2104 is powered up again.
The alarms can be read on-line by the RADview-EMS/TDM. The various diagnostic
tests can then be used to determine the causes of the alarm messages and to return
the system to normal operation.
RADview-EMS/TDM allows you to perform the following Megaplex-2100/2104
system-level alarm handling tasks:
View the system alarms
Mask alarms
Configure alarm severity.
See Section 6.4 for information on the handling of port alarms.

In the Agent mode Megaplex Level, the Fault menu contains options for:
Displaying and clearing Megaplex-related alarms.
Viewing a history log of alarms.
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You can display:
All active alarms
Only system level alarms
Bundles.
Displaying All Active Alarms
To display a list of all Megaplex active alarms:
Select Fault> Alarms> Display> All

The Mux Active Alarm List appears.
Figure 6-2. Mux All Active Alarm List

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Table 6-2. Mux All Active Alarm Parameters

Parameter
No.
Alarm No.
Code
Code number of the alarm
Slot
IO slot where alarm occurred
Port
Port where alarm occured
Description
Brief description of the alarm
Severity
Indication of the effect level of the alarm:

Event, Warning, Minor, Major, Critical
State
Type of alarm:
Off - No alarms or events in port
Event - At least one alarm event (including state on, off events) since the last
Alarms>Clear operation
Major - At least one active major alarm since the last Alarms>Clear operation
Minor - At least one active minor alarm since the last Alarms>Clear operation
Mask/Invert
Indicates mask/invert staus of alarm

Mask: No, No and Save, Yes, Yes and Save
Inverted: Yes, No
Counter
Number of times that this alarm occurred since either Megaplex startup or the last time
the alarm list was cleared
[Save to File]
Saves alarms list in a file. You can save the file in the following formats: PDF or HTML.
[Clear]
Clears all active alarms. Confirmation is not required.
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Displaying System Level Alarms
To display a list of system level alarms:
Select Fault > Alarms > Display > System Level

The Mux Active Alarm List appears displaying active alarms for the current
Megaplex. The list begins from either Megaplex startup or from the last
time the alarm list was cleared.
Figure 6-3. Mux Active Alarm List
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Table 6-3. Mux Active Alarm Parameters

Parameter
Code
Description
Severity
Indication of the effect level of the alarm:

Event, Warning, Minor, Major, Critical
State
Type of alarm:
Off - No alarms or events in port
Major - At least one active major alarm since the last Alarms>Clear operation
Minor - At least one active minor alarm since the last Alarms>Clear operation
Mask/Invert

Inverted: Yes, No
Counter
[Save to File]
[Clear]
Displaying Active Bundle Alarms
To display a list of active bundle alarms:
Select Fault> Alarms> Display> Bundles

The Bundle Active Alarms List appears. From this dialog box you can
display all IP Bundle alarms or alarms for a specific bundle (selected from
table).
Figure 6-4. Bundle Active Alarms List
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To display all IP Bundle Alarms:
Click <All Bundles>.

A dialog box appears listing all IP Bundle alarms.
To display IP Bundle Alarms for a specific bundle:

1. Select an entry in the Bundle Active Alarms List.
2. Click <One Bundle>.
A dialog box appears listing IP bundle alarms for the selected bundle.
Clearing Alarms
The Alarms> Clear command clears active Megaplex alarms from the Mux Active
Alarms list:
To clear active Megaplex alarms from the Mux Active Alarms List:
Select Fault> Alarms> Clear.

No user confirmation is requested.
Clearing All Alarms

The Alarms> Clear All command clears all active Megaplex, card and port alarms
from the Mux Active Alarms list.
To clear all active alarms from the Mux Active Alarms List:
Select Fault> Alarms> Clear All.

Configuring Alarms
For Megaplex level alarms, you can configure the following:
Severity
Attributes
Define the scope of alarm reports.
Setting Alarm Severity

Using the Severity command, you can set the level of severity for the various
types of alarms.
To set severity levels for alarms
Select Fault> Alarms> Configuration> Severity & ACM Relay

The Alarms Severity dialog box appears.
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Figure 6-5. Alarms Severity & ACM Relay Dialog Box

The Alarms Severity dialog box displays a list of alarms, their types and a severity
level. The dialog box contains the following parameters:
Table 6-4. Alarms Severity & ACM Relay Parameters

Parameter
Code
Identifier of the alarm
Description
Default Status
Type of alarm: Event, Minor, Major
Severity
Indication of the effect level of the alarm: Event, Warning, Minor, Major, Critical
ACM Slot
ACM Slot
ACM Port
ACM Port
Note
If Default Status is Event but Severity is not Event, a filter is required to obtain
the required severity.
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To edit Alarm severity and ACM relay parameters:

1. Select and entry in the Alarm Severity and ACM Relay dialog box.
2. Click <Edit>.
The Edit Alarm Severity and ACM Relay dialog box appears:
3. Configure Severity, ACM Relay and ACM Port.
4. Click <Set>.
Figure 6-6. Change Severity Dialog Box
Setting Alarm Attributes

Using the Attributes command, you can set a period of time for alarm filters
validity and the attributes for the selected Megaplex alarms. The defined
attributes pertain to specific alarm codes, slots and ports.
To view alarm attributes
Select Fault> Alarms> Configuration> Attributes

The Alarm Attributes dialog box appears.
Note
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Figure 6-7. Alarm Attributes Dialog Box

In the Alarm Attributes dialog box, you can set the filter time period (window)
and view a list of alarm attributes for the selected Megaplex.
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Table 6-5. Alarm Attributes Parameters

Parameter
Filter Window
(at top of
dialog box)
Time period in which the filter is valid
Alarm
Identifier of the alarm that retains the attributes in this list and a brief description of the
alarm
Default
Default state of this alarm: Minor, Major, Event
Slot
Slot in which the card/port alarm attributes are valid. The attributes can be valid in all
slots in the selected Megaplex or in a specific slot, depending on the Megaplex's
configuration. Attributes that are set for a specific slot override an all-slots alarm
configuration in the specific slot only
To set the time period, drag the slider and click <Apply>
1..255 seconds
NA, All, PS-A, PS-B, CL-A, CL-B, IO-1 to IO-12

For an Agent Level alarm, the only possible value is NA
Port
Port in which the alarm attributes are valid. The attributes can be valid in all ports in the
selected slot or in a specific port, depending on the Megaplex's configuration. Attributes
that are set for a specific port override an all-ports alarm configuration in the specific
port only
NA, All, External-1 to External-12, Internal-1 to Internal-12
For an Agent Level or Card Level alarm, the only possible value is NA
Mask
A masked alarm:
Does not affect the operational status of the selected Megaplex.
Is not logged in the alarm buffer.
Does not generate a trap.
Does not cause a LED on the Megaplex panel to turn on.
Appears in the Active Alarm List.
Cannot be cleared during a Clear or Clear All operation.
May be saved. If it is not saved, the mask will be lost if the card is removed, reset, or if
the Megaplex is turned off.
No, No and Save, Yes, Yes and Save
Invert
Alarm that retains an inverted status. For example, suppose that you don't want to see
an alarm in the Alarm list all the time, but you want to know when it was fixed. The
Invert status hides the alarm but then "activates" it and informs you when it is fixed.
Yes, No
Only active state alarms with a severity level of warning, major, minor or critical can be
inverted.
An inverted alarm cannot be masked by the Mask function.
An inverted alarm cannot be cleared by an Alarms>Clear or Alarms>Clear All command.
An inverted alarm cannot be saved, so the inversion will be lost if the Megaplex is turned
off. However, the inversion is retained after the card is removed.
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Parameter
Filter
A filter helps prevent frequent changes to a state alarm (which results in frequent
reports). The filter also prevents frequent reports for the same event. The filter
functions in conjunction with the F. Set and the F. Reset parameters (see below).
Yes, No
Filter Reset
Filter reset limit. The filtered alarm is not active if:

A state alarm is in the ON state for less than the specified percentage of the time
defined by the Filter Window 0% to 100%
An event occurs less than the specified number of times during the time defined by the
Filter Window 0 to 255 times
[Add]
Click <Add> to open Add Alarm Attributes dialog box. Add a new set of alarm attributes
and click <Set>.
[Change]
Select an entry in the table and click <Change> to open Change Alarm Attributes dialog
box. Change alarm attributes and click <Set>.
[Reset]
Select an entry in the table and click <Reset> to can reset the attributes of an alarm
type to their default values. The Reset operation removes any filters, sets Invert to No,
and sets Mask to No and Save. If the alarm is not active, it will be removed from the
Alarm Attributes table.
Sorting Alarm Attributes

If the Alarm Attributes list contains at least two entries, you can display entries
according to alarm level type.
To sort the alarm attributes:

1. In the Level group of the Alarm Attributes dialog box, select the alarm level
type that you want to display. The available options are: All, System only,
Card and ports and Port.
2. If the alarm level type is Card and ports or Port, select a slot. The available
options are PS-A, PS-B, CL-A, CL-B, IO-1 to IO-12 and All.
3. If the alarm level type is Port, select a port. The available options are:
External-1 to External-12, Internal-1 to Internal-12 and All.
4. Click <Apply>. The alarm types that match the selected level appear in the
Alarm Attributes table.
To display attributes of all alarms in the selected level in the Alarm Attributes
table:
1. In the Attributes group, select All.
2. Click <Apply>.
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To display attributes of masked alarms (Mask = Yes or Yes and Save) within the
selected level in the Alarm Attributes table:
1. In the Attributes group, select Mask.
If the selected level is All, all masked alarms appear in the Alarms
Attributes table.
If the selected level is System, only masked alarms whose Slot and Port
are NA appear in the Alarms Attributes table.
If the selected level is Card and ports, only masked alarms whose slot
matches the Level groups Slot parameter appear in the Alarms Attributes
table.
If the selected level is Ports, only masked alarms whose slot matches the
Level groups Slot and Port parameters appear in the Alarms Attributes
table.
2. Click <Apply>.
To display attributes of inverted alarms (Invert = Yes) within the selected level in
the Alarm Attributes table:
1. In the Attributes group, select Invert.
If the selected level is All, all inverted alarms appear in the Alarms
Attributes table.
If the selected level is System, only inverted alarms whose Slot and Port
If the selected level is Card and ports, only inverted alarms whose slot
table.
If the selected level is Ports, only inverted alarms whose slot matches the
table.
2. Click <Apply>.
To display attributes of filtered alarms (Filter = Yes) within the selected level in
the Alarm Attributes table:
1. In the Attributes group, select Filter.
If the selected level is All, all filtered alarms appear in the Alarms
Attributes table.
If the selected level is System, only filtered alarms whose Slot and Port
If the selected level is Card and ports, only filtered alarms whose slot
table.
If the selected level is Ports, only filtered alarms whose slot matches the
table.
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2. Click <Apply>.
To add an entry to the table:

1. In the Alarm Attributes Dialog Box, Click <Edit>.
The Add Alarm Attributes dialog box appears.
2. Configure desired parameters.
3. Click <Set>.
The attributes are added to the table.
Figure 6-8. Add Alarm Attributes Dialog Box
Defining Scope of Alarm Reports

Using the Reports command, you can define the scope, type and severity of
alarm reports that you will receive at the network management station.
To define an alarm report:

1. Select Fault> Alarms> Configuration> Reports
The Alarm Report dialog box appears.
2. Set the desired severity level for each report: Event, Warning, Minor, Major, or
Critical.
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3. Click <Set>.
Figure 6-9. Alarm Report Dialog Box

Table 6-6. Alarm Report Parameters
Parameter
Trap
Define whether you want to receive traps for all alarms or for only those alarms of at
least a certain severity.
Alarm On Severity - Minimum level of severity required for sending a trap to the network
management station. Trap severity must be equal or higher than buffer severity.
Alarm Off Severity - Maximum level of severity allowed for a trap not to be sent to the
network management station.
Buffer
Define whether you want the alarm buffer to contain all alarms (including traps) or only
those alarms of at least a certain severity.
Alarm On Severity - Minimum level of severity required for sending an alarm to the alarm
buffer
Alarm Off Severity - Maximum level of severity allowed for an alarm not to be sent to the
alarm buffer
A masked alarm does not appear in the buffer and no traps are sent for it, even if its
severity matches the Alarm On Severity specified here.
R1/R2 Relay
Define whether you want to receive the beep sound of the R1/R2 Relay contact for all
alarms or for only those alarms of at least a certain severity.
Alarm On Severity - Minimum level of severity required for sending a beep sound to the
network management station
ALR Minor LED
Define the level of severity at which the MTCL2s ALR Minor LED turns on.
ALR Major LED
Define the level of severity at which the MTCL2s ALR Major LED turns on.
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Read ACM Alarm Descriptions

Using the Read ACM Alarm Description command, you can initiate an update of
the ACM Alarm Descriptions.
To update the ACM Alarm Descriptions:
Select Fault> Alarms> Configuration> Read ACM Alarm Descriptions

The ACM Alarm Descriptions are updated and saved in the NMS database.
Displaying the History Log

The History Log lists all Megaplex, card and port alarms since the last time the log
was cleared.
Displaying All Buffer Alarms

The History Log> List command displays the entire contents of the Megaplexs
alarm buffer.
To display the contents of the Megaplex's alarm buffer:
Select Fault> History Log> All

The All Buffer Alarms dialog box appears. The Alarm Buffer List displays all
recorded Megaplex, card and port alarms since the last time the log was
cleared. If the list is long, you can click the scroll bar or scroll arrows to
display more entries.
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Figure 6-10. All Buffer Alarms List

Table 6-7. All Buffer Alarms Parameters
Parameter
Code
Card Type
Type of card in which the alarm originated. This parameter is not applicable for Megaplex
alarms
Slot
Slot number of the card in which the alarm originated. This parameter is not applicable
for Megaplex alarms
Port
Port number in which the alarm originated. This parameter is applicable only for port
alarms
Description
Description of the alarm
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Parameter
Status
Type of alarm. The possible values are:

Off - No alarms or events in port.
Alarms>Clear operation.
Major - At least one active major alarm since the last Alarms>Clear operation.
Minor - At least one
Date
Date when the alarm occurred
Time
Time when the alarm occurred
[Save to File..]
Click <Save to File> to save all buffer alarms in a file. You can save the file in the
following formats: PDF or HTML.
Viewing New Buffer Alarms

The History Log>ACK command sets the alarm buffer at a certain point in time. It
allows the user to see only buffer alarms that occur after this command is
processed.
To display new buffer alarms since the ACK command executed:
Select Fault > History Log > Since Last Ack

The New Buffer Alarms Since Last ACK dialog box appears displaying the
same type of information as the All Buffer Alarms dialog box. However,
the New Buffer Alarms dialog box shows only those alarms that have
occurred since the last ACK command was executed.
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Figure 6-11. New Buffer Alarms Since Last ACK Dialog Box
To save the New Buffer Alarms list in a file:

1. Click Save to File...
A dialog box appears.
2. Select a path, enter a filename (default is output.txt) and click <OK>.
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Managing Card Alarms
In the Card Level, you can display and clear card and port-related alarms.
Displaying Alarms
You can display all active alarms for both Cards and Ports or only the Card Level.
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To display a list of all active alarms for cards and ports:
Select Fault> Alarms> Display> Card & Ports

The Card & Ports Active Alarm List appears.
Figure 6-12. Card & Ports Active Alarm List
To display a list of all active alarms for card level only:
Select Fault> Alarms> Display> Card Level.

The Card Active Alarm List appears.
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Figure 6-13. Card Active Alarm List
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The Card Active Alarm List displays active alarms for the selected card. The list
begins from either Megaplex startup or from the last time the alarm list was
cleared.
Table 6-8. Card (& Ports) Active Alarm List Parameters

Parameter
Code
Description
Status
Type of alarm
Off - No alarms or events in port.
Alarms>Clear operation.
Major - At least one active major alarm since the last Alarms>Clear operation.
Minor - At least one active minor alarm since the last Alarms>Clear operation.
Counter
[Save to File]
[Clear]
Clearing Card Alarms

The Alarms> Clear command clears active card alarms from the Card Active Alarms
list
To clear active card alarms from the Card & Ports Active Alarms List:

Clearing All Alarms

The Alarms> Clear All command clears all card and port alarms from the Card &
Ports Active Alarms list.
To clear all alarms from the Card & Ports Active Alarms List:
Select Fault> Alarms> Clear All.

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Managing Port Alarms
The Megaplex supports local/remote loopback testing and BERT testing. The
Diagnostics Testing function is available for all Megaplex-supported ports except:
Note
External port of TRE cards
Internal ports of HS-U/1, HS-U/I and HS-S.
The Diagnostics Testing function is enabled if the selected port is connected (in
Port Information dialog box, Connect = Yes) and if the port has connected time
slots (see Displaying Time-Slot Assignments).
Performing Diagnostic Tests
To enter the diagnostic test function:

1. In the Agent Card View, click a port.
2. Select Diagnostics> Test
The Testing dialog box appears.
Figure 6-14. Testing Dialog Box (Test per Port Tab)
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Figure 6-15. Testing Dialog Box (Test per TS/Bit Tab)

The Testing dialog box contains card and port identification at the top and
two tabs: Test per Port and Test per TS/Bit.
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Table 6-9. Testing Parameters (Test per Port Tab)

Parameter
Slot

IO-1 to IO-12
Port
Selected port
External-1 to External-12, Internal-1 to Internal-12
Card Type
Type of card assigned to the selected slot
BERT Pattern
QRSS, 2E231, 2E201, 2E151, 2047, 511, 63, 1M-7S, 1S-7M, Alternate, Mark,
Space
BERT Err Inj. Rate (10E-)
The rate of BERT injection: Single, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Current
The Current section shows the current testing status in the selected port. In
addition, you can stop a currently running test
Test
Currently running test. The Megaplex supports the following tests:

Local Loop, Tone Injection, Remote Loop, External Initialization, Local Loop, Local
and Remote Loop, BERT , Remote Loop on Remote Unit, Remote Loop on External
Unit, Remote Loop on Remote Unit, BERT
Time Left
Time remaining, in minutes, until the end of the current test
BERT Count
Number of BERT errors counted during current BERT test (applicable only when
BERT is running on the selected port)
New
The New section allows you to activate a diagnostic test if no test is currently
running on the selected port
Test
Name of test that you want to initiate. The available options are the same as the
Current Test possible values. If diagnostic testing is not possible on the selected
port, None appears in this field
Duration
Desired duration of the new test. Some ports require a time limit to prevent
infinite execution. If the selected port requires a time limit, the default duration
appears in this field when the Testing dialog box initially appears.
1..30 minutes
Other ports do not require a time limit, but you may set a time limit anyway:
infinite (no limit), 1..30
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Table 6-10. Testing Parameters (Test per TS/Bit Tab)

Parameter
Slot

IO-1 to IO-12
Port
Selected port
External-1 to External-12, Internal-1 to Internal-12
Card Type
Type of card assigned to the selected slot
TS Test
None, (L) Local Loop, (R) Remote Loop, (LB) Local BERT, (RB) Remote BERT,
(LT) Local Tone Injection, (RT) Remote Tone Injection, (S) Split
Note: When Split is selected, the tests are per bit. Otherwise, the tests are per
TS.
Bit
1..8
To activate a test:
1. In the New section, select a test.
2. Select duration for the new test.
3. Click <Set>.
To stop a currently running test:
Click <Stop Test>.

The Megaplex stops running the current test. This command is not
applicable for Ext Init Local Loop tests.
To reset the BERT counter to zero (if a BERT test is currently running) :
Click <Clear Bert>.

The BERT counter restarts at zero, even if the BERT test continues.
BERT Counters
To inject errors:
1. In the Agent Card View, click a port.
2. Select Diagnostics> Bert Counters
The Bert Counters dialog box appears (Figure 6-16).
3. Click <Polling Interval>.
The Polling Interval dialog box appears. Select the desired polling interval
and click <Set>.
4. Click <Start>.
The Errors appear in the BERT Log.
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Figure 6-16. BERT Counters Dialog Box
To print the BERT Log:

1. After injecting errors (above) in the Bert Counters dialog box (Figure 6-16),
click <Print Log>.
OR
In the Agent Card View, click a port.
2. Select Diagnostics> Print Log
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Displaying Port Alarms
To display a list of all active port alarms:

1. In the Card View, click a port.
2. Select Fault> Alarms> Port Alarms
The Port Active Alarm List appears.
Figure 6-17. Port Active Alarm List Dialog Box

The Port Active Alarm List displays active alarms for the selected port. The list
begins from either Megaplex startup or from the last time the alarm list was
cleared.
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Table 6-11. Port Active Alarm List Parameters

Parameter
Code
Description
Severity
Indication of the effect level of the alarm
Status
Type of alarm
Off No alarms or events in port.
Event At least one alarm event (including state on, off events) since the last
Major At least one active major alarm since the last Alarms>Clear operation
Minor At least one active minor alarm since the last Alarms>Clear operation
Mask/Invert

Inverted: Yes, No
Counter
[Save to File]
[Clear]
Clearing Port Alarms

The Alarms>Clear command clears active port alarms from the Port Active Alarms
list:
To clear active port alarms from the Port Active Alarms List:

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Testing Megaplex-2100/2104
To run diagnostic tests on Bundles:

1. Select Diagnostics > Bundle Connection Test
The Bundle Connection Test dialog box appears.
Figure 6-18. Bundle Connection Test Dialog Box Step I

2. Select desired bundle and click <Test>
The Bundle Connection Test dialog box appears (Figure 6-19).
3. Select type of test you want to run (from the New Test list) and click
<Start Test>.
Figure 6-19. Bundle Connection Test Dialog Box Step II
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Index
A
ACM Port, 6-9
ACM Slot, 6-9
Activate command
Net Update, 3-21
Active Bundle Alarms, 6-7
Active Variant, 3-46, 3-89
Addr. #, 3-47
Address Table, 3-45
adding an address, 3-48
changing an address, 3-48
configuring, 3-45
deleting an address, 3-48
Admin Status, 3-51, 3-57, 3-63, 3-97
Agenda command
Flip DB, 3-11
Agent
polling, 5-1
Agent Mode, 2-6
hiding, 2-9
viewing, 2-9
Agent parameters
defining, 2-2
Agent Window
closing, 3-9
Alarm, 6-12
Alarms
attributes, 6-10
Clear All command, 6-23
Clear command, 6-23, 6-30
clearing active alarms, 6-8
clearing active card alarms, 6-23
clearing all alarms, 6-8
clearing all card alarms, 6-23
defining scope of reports, 6-15
displaying History Log, 6-17
Read ACM Alarm Description command, 6-17
severity, 6-8
sorting, 6-13
All Active Alarms, 6-4
ALR Major LED, 6-16
ALR Minor LED, 6-16
Analog Signaling, 3-111
Answer Detect, 3-32
Attributes command, 6-10
Auto Negotiation, 3-92
B
BERT Count, 6-26
BERT Counters, 6-27
Print Log, 6-28
BERT Err Inj. Rate, 6-26
BERT Pattern, 6-26

BESs, 5-7
Bit, 6-27
Block Mode, 3-47
Block Removal Detect, 3-32
Break-Make Ratio, 3-32
Buffer, 6-16
Bundle Connection Statistics, 5-2
resetting counters, 5-3
Bundle Connection Test, 6-31
Bundle Name, 3-51, 3-57, 3-63, 3-97
Bundle No., 3-51, 3-57, 3-63, 3-97
Bundles
adding connection, 3-54
Bundle Connection Table, 3-54
changing connection, 3-66
configuring, 3-49
customizing the view, 3-54
displaying, 3-49
hiding details, 3-54
removing connection, 3-67
showing details, 3-54
sorting the columns, 3-54
C
C CH Parameters, 3-43
C CH#, 3-44
Call Enable, 3-33
Card Info command, 3-77
Card Level Configuration, 3-76
adding new card, 3-77
Card Info command, 3-77
exiting card view, 3-76
protecting ML-IP cards IP address, 3-80
removing card, 3-81
updating cards ports, 3-79
zooming to card view, 3-76
Card Level Fault Operations, 6-20
clearing active alarms, 6-23
clearing all alarms, 6-23
displaying all active alarms for cards and ports,
6-20
displaying all active alarms for cards only, 6-21
Card Type, 3-42
CAS Enable, 3-94
Cfg Id, 3-10
Clear All command, 6-8
Clear command, 6-8
Clear-Back Detect, 3-32
Clear-Forward Detect, 3-32
Clock Mode, 3-101
Clock Source Signal, 3-101
Code, 6-5, 6-7, 6-23, 6-30
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Coding Law, 3-111
Configuration
Manager list, 3-75
reading, 3-24
setting time and date, 3-8
SNMP, 3-75
Configuration Menu
Bundle Connection Table, 3-49
DB Operations, 3-9
Mux Info, 3-1
Redundancy Table, 3-33
resetting the device, 3-9
signalling profile, 3-26
switching table, 3-68
T1/E1 Ring Table, 3-70
V5 interface parameters, 3-36
Configuring for Management, 2-1
Connect, 3-87, 3-94, 3-101, 3-111, 3-118, 3-120
Control Port, 2-1
Correction Mode, 3-101
Counter, 6-5, 6-7, 6-23, 6-30
Country, 3-31
CSSs, 5-7
Current Data, 5-4
displaying Current Data Table, 5-4
Current Data command, 5-4
D
D Ch Start Bit, 3-41
D CH Start Bit, 3-47
Data OOS, 3-53, 3-58, 3-64, 3-88, 3-99, 3-102
Database
updating, 2-3
Date, setting, 3-8
Day Type, 3-15
DB Operations
deleting configuration, 3-23
Flip DB Agenda command, 3-11
Flip DB Decision Table command, 3-16
Flip DB net events command, 3-17
Flip DB Net Events command, 3-12
Flip DB read command, 3-19
Net Update command, 3-19
Select Config command, 3-9
setting the default configuration, 3-22
updating Flip DB command, 3-19
D-Ch Compression, 3-40, 3-47
D-Ch Rate, 3-41
D-CH Rate (bits), 3-47
Decision Table command
Flip DB, 3-16
Default, 6-12
Default Config command, 3-22
Default Status, 6-9
Default Type, 3-92
Degraded Minutes, 5-7
Delay command
Net Update, 3-21
Delete Config command, 3-23
Description, 6-23
Dest. Bundle, 3-52, 3-57, 3-63, 3-97
Dest. Name, 3-52, 3-57, 3-63, 3-97
Diagnostic Tests, 6-24
activating test, 6-27
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BERT Counters, 6-27
inject errors, 6-27
reset BERT counter, 6-27
running, 6-24
stop currently running test, 6-27
Diagnostics Menu, 6-31
Bundle Connection Test, 6-31
Dial Process, 3-101
Direct Management Connection, 2-3
Direction, 3-105
Disconnect Ack. Detect, 3-32
Duration, 6-26
E
E&M Type, 3-111
Edit Mode, 2-6
EF/L3 Address, 3-47
Enable, 3-15, 3-18
Encoding Mode, 3-111
End Time, 3-15
Error Correction, 3-101
Errored Seconds, 5-7
Event No., 3-15
Event Type, 3-15
Exit Port, 3-52, 3-58, 3-63, 3-98
Ext D-Ch Port, 3-40
Ext D-Ch Slot, 3-40
Ext D-Ch Ts, 3-47
Ext D-Ch TS, 3-40
F
Fallback Clock
source port, 3-5
source slot, 3-5
source type, 3-5
Far-End Type, 3-53, 3-58, 3-64, 3-99
Fault Detect, 3-32
Fault Menu
clearing active port alarms, 6-30
displaying active bundle alarms, 6-7
displaying all active alarms, 6-4
displaying all active port alarms, 6-29
displaying system level alarms, 6-6
Sanity Check Errors, 6-1
Fault Removal Detect, 3-32
FAX Rate, 3-121
FCAPS model, 1-3
Filter, 6-13
Filter Reset, 6-13
Filter Window, 6-12
Flip DB read command, 3-19
Flip Index, 3-17
Flip to Config No., 3-18
Forced Disconnect Detect, 3-32
Frame Interval, 3-120
H
Hardware Configuration
defining agent parameters, 2-2
defining serial port parameters, 2-2
initiating terminal operation, 2-1
updating database, 2-3
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List command, 6-17
I
Idle Code, 3-87, 3-101, 3-118
IN Delay, 3-15
Inband Mng, 3-88, 3-118
Inband Mng Rate, 3-88, 3-119
Inband Mng Routing Protocol, 3-88, 3-119
Installation and Operation Manual, 2-1
Installation and Setup, 2-1
Interface, 3-111, 3-118
Interface Cost, 3-68
Interface ID, 3-41, 3-89
Interval, 3-15
Intervals Data, 5-7
Invert, 6-12
IO Slot / Intn, 3-51, 3-97
IP Address, 3-94
IP Communication, 2-1
IP Mask, 3-94
ISDN F Type, 3-45
ISDN P Type, 3-45
ISDN S Type, 3-45
J
Jitter Buffer, 3-58, 3-63
L
Legacy Data
setting, 3-27
Line Code, 3-118
Line Length, 3-118
Line Type, 3-87, 3-118
Link To Port, 3-112, 3-121
Link To Slot, 3-112, 3-121
Logical C CH F Type, 3-47
Logical C CH P Type, 3-47
Logical C CH S Type, 3-47
Logical Expression, 3-17
Logical Id, 3-44
M
Main window, 2-5
Management
configuring for, 2-1
options, 1-3
security, 4-1
via LAN, 2-3
Management station, 2-1, 2-7
updating, 3-25
Manager list, 3-75
Mask, 6-12
Mask/Invert, 6-5, 6-7, 6-30
Master Clock
source port, 3-5
source slot, 3-4
source type, 3-4
Max Capability Advertised, 3-92
Megaplex
displaying new alarm buffer since last ACK, 6-19
features, 1-1
Meter Pulse Duration, 3-32
Meter Rate, 3-111
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Metering, 3-33
Metering Indication, 3-32
Metering Pulse Detect, 3-32
Mng VLAN ID, 3-92
Mng VLAN Priority, 3-93
Mng VLAN Tagging, 3-92
Mux Info command, 3-1
Mux Timing Information
Mux Info command, 3-1
N
Net Events command
Flip DB, 3-12, 3-17
Net Update command, 3-19
New Alarm Buffer
displaying since last ACK, 6-19
Next Hop, 3-52, 3-58, 3-63, 3-98
Next Hop IP, 3-68
O
OOS Signal, 3-88, 3-94, 3-102, 3-118
OUT Delay, 3-15
Overview, 1-1
P
Payload Size (TDM Bytes), 3-52, 3-63, 3-98
Performance, 5-1
system, 5-2
Phy. Port No., 3-44
Polling, 5-1
Polling Enable, 5-4
Polling Interval, 5-3, 5-4
Port Alarms, 6-29
Port Id, 3-38, 3-47
Port Level Configuration, 3-82
Port Info command, 3-82
Port Level Diagnostics, 6-24
Port Level Fault Operations
clearing active port alarms, 6-30
displaying all active port alarms, 6-29
Port Level Operations
ML-IP Cards-Bundle Parameters, 3-95
ML-IP Cards-R2 Status Parameters, 3-94
MTML-2/E1 Cards V5.1 Parameters, 3-88
Port Level Statistics, 5-3
displaying current data, 5-4
displaying intervals data, 5-7
setting polling interval, 5-3
Port Type, 3-47
Primary Port, 3-90, 3-91
Primary Slot, 3-91
Priority Tag, 3-53, 3-64, 3-98
Protected IP Addresses, 3-80
PSTN, 3-45
R
R1/R2 Relay, 6-16
R2 Data
setting, 3-29
R2 Delay, 3-32
R2 Mode, 3-31
Rate, 3-101, 3-120
Rdn Bundle, 3-52, 3-97
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Index
Rdn No., 3-60
Read ACM Alarm Description command, 6-17
Redundancy Mode, 3-90
Redundancy Table, 3-33
Regret Duration, 3-32
Release Guard
T1, 3-33
T2, 3-32
Reports command, 6-15
Reprovision Support, 3-41, 3-89
Reset counters
Bundle statistics, 5-3
Resetting the device, 3-9
Restore Time, 3-87
Restore Time (sec), 3-118
Ring Management, 3-70
displaying T1/E1 Ring Table, 3-70
Ring Table, 3-70
adding entry to Ring Table, 3-72
changing entry to Ring Table, 3-73, 3-74
Routing Protocol, 3-94
Rx Gain, 3-88, 3-118
Rx Level, 3-111
S
Sanity Check
displaying sanity check errors, 6-1
Sanity Check Errors command, 6-2
Satellite Buffer, 3-101
Save Config command
Net Update, 3-20
Save Flip DB command
Net Update, 3-21
Secondary Port, 3-90, 3-91
Secondary Slot, 3-90, 3-91
Security
management, 4-1
profiles, 4-1
users, 4-3
Security console, 4-1
Seize Ack. Delay, 3-32
Seize Ack. Detect, 3-32
Seize Ack. Wait, 3-32
Seize Detect, 3-32
Select Config command, 3-9
Serial port parameters
defining, 2-2
Service, 3-89
SESs, 5-7
Setup, 2-1
Severity, 6-5, 6-7, 6-9, 6-30
Severity command, 6-8
Signaling and Mng Enable, 3-101
Signaling Feedback, 3-111
Signaling Method, 3-111
Signaling Profile, 3-31, 3-87, 3-94, 3-118
Signaling Profile Parameters, 3-26
Legacy Data, 3-27
R2 CAS, 3-28
R2 Data, 3-28
Slot, 6-12
SNMP, 3-75
configuration, 3-75
Start Time, 3-15
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Startup Mode, 3-41, 3-89
State, 6-5, 6-7
Statistics Menu, 5-2, 5-3
displaying Bundle Connection Statistics, 5-2
Status, 6-23, 6-30
Switching Table, 3-68
adding entry, 3-69
changing interface cost, 3-69
removing entry, 3-70
Switching Table command], 3-68
Sync Restoration, 3-101
System
managing alarms, 6-3
System Level Alarms, 6-6
T
TDM Bytes in Frame, 3-58
Terminal Operation
initiating, 2-1
Terminal Session, 2-1
Test, 6-26
Time Elapsed, 5-7
Time Left, 6-26
Time Slot, 3-105
Time, setting, 3-8
Time-Slot Assignments
command, 3-103, 3-122
displaying, 3-103
split, 3-105
Toolbar, 2-10
ToS, 3-52, 3-58, 3-63, 3-98
Transport Protocol, 3-121
Trap, 6-16
TS, 3-33
TS Src, 3-104
TS Test, 6-27
TS Type, 3-105
TX Gain, 3-118
Tx Level, 3-111
U
UASs, 5-7
Update command
Flip DB, 3-19
Users
Administrator, 4-5
Monitor, 4-5
Operator, 4-5
security, 4-3
Technician, 4-5
V
V5 Interface Parameters, 3-36
V5.1 Variants, 3-36
V5.2 Variants, 3-41
V5.1 State, 3-90
V5.1 Variants, 3-36
changing variant TS value, 3-38
configuring, 3-37
displaying, 3-36
V5.2 Application, 3-41
V5.2 Master Slot, 3-42, 3-44
V5.2 Master TS (SS:PP:TS), 3-48
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User's Manual
V5.2 Variants, 3-41
adding, 3-42
address table, 3-45
C CH parameters, 3-43
configuring, 3-41
displaying, 3-42
Variant ID, 3-42, 3-44
VLAN ID, 3-53, 3-58, 3-64, 3-98
VLAN Priority, 3-58
Voice Coding, 3-120
Voice OOS, 3-53, 3-58, 3-64, 3-88, 3-98, 3-102
Megaplex-2100/2104 Ver. 12.6
Index
W
Wait to Restore, 3-71, 3-91
Window Menu
Agent view, 3-9
Z
Zoom
zooming to card View, 3-76
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Index
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User's Manual
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RADview-EMS/TDM

Element Management System for TDM

19942008 RAD Data Communications

Chapter 2. Installation and Setup

Preconfiguring Megaplex-2100/2104 for Management ................................................ 2-1

Chapter 3. Configuration Management

Setting the System Parameters .................................................................................. 3-1

Megaplex-2100/2104 Ver. 12.6

Viewing and Modifying Signaling Profile Parameters .................................................. 3-26

HS-ETH/SW Port Information Parameters ........................................................ 3-112

Opening the Security Console..................................................................................... 4-1

Chapter 5. Performance Management

Chapter 6. Fault Management

Displaying Sanity Check Results .................................................................................. 6-1

Megaplex-2100/2104 Ver. 12.6

Clearing Card Alarms ............................................................................................. 6-23

Megaplex-2100/2104 Ver. 12.6

In this manual, the generic term Megaplex-2100/2104 is used when the

The Megaplex-2100/2104 is a family of high-capacity user-configurable modular

Main System Features

Megaplex-2100/2104 Ver. 12.6

The Megaplex-2100/2104 systems are available in two chassis versions, which

High-speed multichannel synchronous data I/O modules, operating at

Sub-multiplexer modules for low-speed synchronous and asynchronous data

Voice/fax sub-multiplexer modules with 2-wire and 4-wire interfaces and

Ethernet LAN connectivity modules with internal Ethernet switch supporting

The current main link options support two families of interfaces:

Interfaces to TDM networks: T1 (1.544 Mbps), E1 (CEPT, 2.048 Mbps), as well

Interfaces to IP networks using 10/100BaseT or 100BaseFX Ethernet

Interfaces to high-speed digital data services networks running at sub-E1

Megaplex-2100/2104 Ver. 12.6

This manual is structured around FCAPS (Fault, Configuration, Accounting,

Detects and correlates faults in network devices,

Provides the ability to track changes and configure,

Provides the capability to collect and parse accounting

Offers a continuous source from which to monitor

Provides the ability to control the access to network

Megaplex-2100/2104 Ver. 12.6

Displaying sanity check results

See Displaying Sanity

Sanity Check Errors

See Displaying All

See Displaying System

See Displaying Active

Clearing active alarms

See Clearing Alarms

Clearing all active card and port alarms

See Clearing All

See Setting Alarm

See Setting Alarm

See Defining Scope of

Initiate an update of the ACM Alarm

See Read ACM Alarm

Displaying all Megaplex alarms

See Displaying All

Displaying all Megaplex alarms

Displaying system alarms

Displaying active bundle alarms

Setting alarm severity level