Cheetah Transponder CMD-N GS7000 User Guide
Cheetah Transponder CMD-N GS7000 User Guide
Cheetah Transponder CMD-N GS7000 User Guide
Version C
September 8, 2010
CMD-N Cisco GS7000 Transponder User Manual
NOTE: For detailed information about enabling Voice Over IP (VoIP) functionality, please refer to Cheetah
Technologies, LP document VoIP Test Point User Manual for Cheetah DOCSIS-based Transponders
and End-of-Line Devices (part number 050-0104).
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Document Number: 050-0201 Rev C (September 2010)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Index ............................................................................................................................... 60
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 OVERVIEW
The CMD-N transponder provides the ability to manage fiber nodes and optical hubs through an existing
cable modem infrastructure. Please see your Cheetah Technologies representative for a complete listing
of supported fiber nodes.
The transponder transmits data to a management system over the network’s existing DOCSIS
infrastructure, using standard SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). Status monitoring
information is compatible with ANSI/SCTE HMS standards.
This section contains revision tracking information such as document version, release date, and
descriptions of changes and new features.
Table 2. Revision History
Version Date Descriptions of Changes and New Features
A 6/2009 Initial release of document
B 1/2010 Formatting & Graphic Updates
C 9/2010 Added support for Cisco’s Optical Hub
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CHAPTER 2: CONNECTIONS
2.1 OVERVIEW
The CMD-N transponder includes six status LEDs, the Craft* port (which is a standard RJ-45 Ethernet
connector), an optical tamper sensor, and a node interface connector. The transponder receives its
power and performs communications all via the node interface connector. The transponder also has a
pad socket to attenuate the upstream signal from the transponder. This is so the transponder can be
configured for different implementations. If the transponder is to be used in a GS7000 node then the 10
pad must be used. If the transponder is to be used in a GS7000 Optical Hub then the 0 pad must be
used. The locations of these items are shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3.
* The Craft port provides local access to the transponder. However, it is important to note that the Craft
port is a fully functional standard Ethernet port capable of providing all the functionality of any standard
Ethernet connection.
Downstream
Interface RF Cable
Connector Connectors
Tamper
Sensor
Upstream Pad
Socket with Pad
Installed
The Forward (Downstream) RF1 cable is the physical connection to the forward RF -20dB test point of
DS RF1 CABLE optical receiver 1 (OPTRX1).
The Forward (Downstream) RF2 cable is the physical connection to the forward RF -20dB test point of
DS RF2 CABLE optical receiver 2 (OPTRX2).
The Craft port provides a local, physical connection to the transponder. In addition, the Craft port is a
CRAFT fully functional standard Ethernet port capable of providing all the functionality of any standard
Ethernet connection.
INTERFACE The Interface Connector is the physical connection point at which the transponder attaches to the
CONNECTOR node or optical hub.
TAMPER The Tamper Sensor provides an indication of physical tampering (opening of the node enclosure).
SENSOR
The Pad socket is to attenuate the upstream signal from the transponder. If the transponder is to
be used in a GS7000 node then the 10 pad must be used. If the transponder is to be used in a
GS7000 Optical Hub then the 0 pad must be used.
Downstream
Pad Socket Note: If a pad with a value less than 10 is used and the transponder is used in a GS7000
there is a risk the output power of the transponder may be too high for the node
transmitter.
2.3.1 GENERAL
2.3.2 RF TRANSMIT/RECEIVE
CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION
Cable modem infrastructures are likely to have unique characteristics; therefore, Cheetah Technologies
strongly recommends completely installing one transponder and making it operational before deploying
the entire system throughout your network.
Installing the transponders and making them operational consists of the following steps, which are
explained in detail in this chapter.
• Provisioning the transponders in the network
• Adding configuration data to the cable modem configuration file
• Installing the transponder
• Powering the transponder and checking the LEDs for status.
NOTE: Some provisioning systems require that the transponder’s MAC address be added to the CMTS prior
to installing the transponder to achieve full functionality.
3.3 SECURITY
Different security methods are used to ensure network integrity. Some common issues are:
• A subscriber account (where the transponder is the subscriber) may be required for each
transponder
• The transponder’s MAC address may have to be pre-loaded into the CMTS
• MAC filtering may have to be modified to allow MAC addresses starting with 00:10:3F:xx:xx:xx to
be registered and 00:26:97:xx:xx:xx to be registered
• For SNMP access, UDP ports 161 and 162 must not be blocked
• Firewalls must allow communication between the cable modem and the various servers.
NOTE: The configuration file entries shown above starting with “docsDevNmAccess” all end with a
“.1”. The “.1” is a row index indicating row 1 in the docsDevNmAccess table. Additional rows can be
added to this table by adding additional sets of docsDevNmAccess entries with different row indexes. A
given row index may only be used once.
3. Position the transponder so that the interface connector shown in Figure 7 aligns with the node's
interface connector shown in Figure 8.
Interface
Connector
Fiber Node
Interface
Connector
4. Firmly push the transponder down onto the node's mother board until transponder seats into
position. Use the screws provided with the transponder to secure the transponder to the
motherboard. The screw locations are shown in Figure 9.
Transponder
Screw Locations
5. If the downstream cable modem frequency is above 140 MHz, attach the Forward RF1 cable to
the Optical Receiver 1 -20 dB test point. Route the cable(s) appropriately within the node.
Please refer to Figure 10.
IMPORTANT: The cable must be inserted into the Optical Receiver 1 -20 dB test point to ensure correct
functionality. This is because the transponder DS RF port that is used corresponds with which
receiver is active, RCVR 1 or RCVR 2. If RCVR 1 is the active receiver then the transponder DS
RF 1 port is used. If RCVR 2 is the active receiver then the transponder DS RF 2 port is used.
Transponder RF1
Connection
Node RCVR 1
Connection
6. If the downstream cable modem frequency is above 140 MHz, attach the Forward RF2 cable to
the appropriate Optical Receiver 2 -20 dB test point. Route the cable(s) appropriately within the
node. Please refer to Figure 11.
IMPORTANT: The cable must be inserted into the Optical Receiver 2 -20 dB test point to ensure correct
functionality. This is because the transponder DS RF port that is used corresponds with which receiver is active,
RCVR 1 or RCVR 2. If RCVR 1 is the active receiver then the transponder DS RF 1 port is used. If RCVR 2 is the
active receiver then the transponder DS RF 2 port is used.
Transponder RF2
Connection
Node RCVR 2
Connection
Figure 13. Upstream Pad Socket with Proper Zero Pad Installed
3. Position the transponder so that the interface connector shown in Figure 14 aligns with the
node's interface connector shown in Figure 15.
Interface
Connector
Optical Hub
Interface
Connector
4. Firmly push the transponder down onto the hub's mother board until transponder seats into
position. Use the screws provided with the transponder to secure the transponder to the mother
board. The screw locations are shown in Figure 16.
Transponder
Screw Locations
Table 5. SA-HMS-FIBERNODEGS7000-MIB
Component Description
Component Description
saFnOpticalReceiverHiPwrLimit Sets the maximum threshold level for input signal to the A/B
switch in mW.
(OID 1.3.6.1.4.1.1429.1.6.5.2.4.1.3)
The default is 2.00 and the range is 0.25-2.40.
Note: This parameter is not implemented within the
transponder in versions less than 4.1.0.
When the saFnOpticalReceiverHiPwrLimit
(OID 1.3.6.1.4.1.1429.1.6.5.2.4.1.3) is set, the HIHI alarm
limit for the fnOpticalReceiverPower (OID
1.3.6.1.4.1.5591.1.5.5.1.2) is also set.
In the same respect, when the HIHI alarm limit is set for
the fnOpticalReceiverPower (OID 1.3.6.1.4.1.5591.1.5.5.1.2),
the saFnOpticalReceiverHiPwrLimit (OID
1.3.6.1.4.1.1429.1.6.5.2.4.1.3) is also set.
Although the saFnOpticalReceiverHiPwrLimit displayed
accuracy is to the hundredth, the actual accuracy is only
to the tenth.
CPE Link LED: Indicates A CPE device is not connected to the transponder's
Off
status with respect to the Ethernet port.
Elink bridging of data to and from a
CPE device connected to the Blinking The transponder is bridging data to/from a CPE device.
transponder's Ethernet port.
Status LED: Indicates the Data is not being transferred between the two
Off
presence or absence of data processors.
Stat
transference between the
transponder's two processors. Blinking Data is being transferred between the two processors.
Title Title
DOCS-CABLE-DEVICE-MIB TOLLGRADE-VOIP-MIB
DOCS-CABLE-DEVICE-TRAP-MIB TOLLGRADE-VOIP-ONDEMAND-MIB
DOCS-IF-MIB TOLLGRADE-VOIP-OPTIONS-MIB
DOCS-QOS-MIB TOLLGRADE-VOIP-REPORTS-MIB
DOCS-TEST-MIB TOLLGRADE-VOIP-TRAPS-MIB
ENTITY-MIB UDP-MIB
eSAFE-MIB USB-MIB
The transponder must first complete its initialization/registration from the Cable Modem configuration
file. The transponder will then send a warm start trap to the SNMP Manager (as specified in the cable
modem configuration file). This trap provides the SNMP Manager with the MAC and IP addresses of the
transponder and should, depending on the configuration of the manager software, initiate monitoring the
fiber node.
NOTE: Console access is intended for use by factory-trained technicians and is not recommended for use
by technicians in the field.
IMPORTANT! By default, telnet access to the ETHERNET port is enabled and the CM interface is disabled. If the use of the
CM interface is desired, the operator must first enable the interface by setting the telnetIpStackInterfaces OID to the appropriate
value (refer to Table 11). In addition, the default username and password may be altered if desired.
Table 10 contains a list of the OIDs in the telnetMgmt MIB that are used to change the username or
password for the interfaces, enable/disable the interfaces, and enable/disable telnet server access. Table 11
contains a list of the values for the telnetIpStackInterfaces OID along with the definition of each value. Table
12 provides a matrix describing the settings of the different access options. Change these values as deemed
necessary.
Table 10. OIDs for Usernames, Passwords, Telnet Access for Console Access
Parameter OID Default
0x40 (hex)
telnetIpStackInterfaces 1.3.6.1.4.1.4413.2.2.2.1.1.1.1.0 (CM interface is disabled and the
ETHERNET port interface is enabled)
telnetUserName 1.3.6.1.4.1.4413.2.2.2.1.1.1.2.0 cheetah
telnetPassword 1.3.6.1.4.1.4413.2.2.2.1.1.1.3.0 cheetah
To access the transponder locally utilizing the console via a telnet connection, follow the procedure
outlined below.
1. Be certain that telnet access to the server has been enabled by making the appropriate MIB changes.
Refer to the information presented earlier in this section for details on enabling telnet access to the
server.
2. Verify that software capable of supporting a standard telnet communications session is present and
operational on the laptop or similar device being used to communicate with the transponder.
3. Connect a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable between the transponder and a laptop or similar device.
Using your telnet client software and IP address 192.168.100.1, establish a telnet session to the
transponder. The following screen will appear.
NOTE: If you have difficulty establishing communications with the transponder, try changing the laptop's
IP address value to 192.168.100.2 and its subnet mask value to 255.255.255.0.
4. Press the Enter key. At the login prompt enter the appropriate user name (the default is
cheetah) and press the Enter key. Next, enter the appropriate password (the default is cheetah)
and press the Enter key. The following screen will appear.
Console mode supports a number of commands that are used for troubleshooting and debugging
purposes. Providing a list and description of all of the available commands would exceed the scope
of this manual. Therefore, the commands described in this section will be those found in the hms
directory. For additional information about the use of the console commands, please contact
Cheetah Technical Support at 1-866-944-1482.
Table 13 provides a list of the commands in the hms section available via console mode along with a
brief description of each command.
Command Description
devices Displays the modules that have been discovered in the Fiber Node.
rawio Displays the raw input and output values from the transponder's two processors.
Toggles the spidump feature on and off. The spidump data consists of the communications
spidump
information between the two processors.
status Displays general transponder information (i.e., firmware version, IP addresses, etc.).
To switch to the hms section, type cd hms at the prompt and press Enter. The following screen
appears.
To display a listing of all of the available commands, type ? and press Enter.
To display the proper syntax for a particular command, type the command followed by ? and press
Enter.
When the session is complete, type “exit” to terminate the telnet session, and then close the telnet
dialog box.
NOTE: None of the pages automatically refresh, so the user must manually reload each one to view the most
current data.
Table 15. OIDs for Usernames and Passwords for Web Interface Access
Parameter OID Default
httpAdminId 1.3.6.1.4.1.4413.2.2.2.1.1.3.1.0 admin
httpAdminPassword 1.3.6.1.4.1.4413.2.2.2.1.1.3.2.0 cheetah
httpUserId 1.3.6.1.4.1.4413.2.2.2.1.1.3.3.0 cheetah
httpUserPassword 1.3.6.1.4.1.4413.2.2.2.1.1.3.4.0 cheetah
For additional information on Dual IP addressing, please refer to the DOCSIS Transponder Dual IP
Configuration Manual (document Number 050-0191).
Lo Switching Limit The minimum threshold level for the input signal to the A/B switch. The default is 0.50
(mW) and the range is 0.25-2.40.
Note: When the Lo Switching Limit is set, the LOLO alarm limit for the
fnOpticalReceiverPower (OID 1.3.6.1.4.1.5591.1.5.5.1.2) is also set.
In the same respect, when the LOLO alarm limit is set for the
fnOpticalReceiverPower (OID 1.3.6.1.4.1.5591.1.5.5.1.2), the Lo Switching Limit is
also set.
Because the accuracy of the Lo Switching Limit is in hundredths and the accuracy
of the fnOpticalReceiverPower is in tenths, when the value is set for the
saFnOpticalReceiverLoPwrLimit, the LOLO alarm limit for the
fnOpticalReceiverPower will be rounded to the nearest tenth.
Component Description
Hi Switching Limit The maximum threshold level for the input signal to the A/B switch. The default is 2.00
(mW) and the range is 0.25-2.40.
Note: This parameter is not implemented within the transponder in versions less
than 4.1.0.
When the Hi Switching Limit is set, the HIHI alarm limit for the
fnOpticalReceiverPower (OID 1.3.6.1.4.1.5591.1.5.5.1.2) is also set.
In the same respect, when the HIHI alarm limit is set for the
fnOpticalReceiverPower (OID 1.3.6.1.4.1.5591.1.5.5.1.2), the Hi Switching Limit is
also set.
The accuracy of both the Hi Switching Limit and the fnOpticalReceiverPower is
tenths.
Transmitter Slots 1-4 The maximum number of transmitter slots or slots to the right of the transponder in the
(Slots 8-11) node or optical hub. Set the active slots to one of the following; Return Laser, Optical
Amplifier or Optical Switch. The slots, if any, that do not have a module installed, set to
Empty.
See Note 1
See Note 2
Below the test control buttons is a text area that displays the results of the ping test. Any issues with the
parameters will be displayed at the top of the results box. During a test, the web page will automatically
refresh to show the current results. This refresh stops once the test is completed.
The results area permits the user to select results and copy them for pasting into another program. This
is accessed by standard web browser methods: either left-clicking in the box and pressing CTRL-A (select
all), or right-clicking in the box and clicking “Select all”, OR by simply using the mouse cursor, and
selecting those lines of interest. Copy is done via standard commands used on the system in question
(e.g., under Windows, use CTRL-C to copy.) Figure 23 shows a typical set of Ping results.
Pinging from Cable Modem: pings 25; size 64 bytes; timeout 5 seconds
Ping statistics:
Pings sent: 25 (1 per second); Replies received: 25 (1 per second)
Bytes sent: 1600 (66 per second); Bytes received: 1600 (66 per second)
25 replies passed verification (0 failed)
Min time: 0 ms; Max time: 10 ms; Avg time: 6 ms; Total time: 24230 ms
Click the Traceroute button to view the traceroute diagnostics page. The HSIA-Traceroute Web Interface
is accessed from the Connection form that is first displayed when the transponder is accessed.
Target IP address or Either a standard IPv4 dotted-quad address or a host name is entered. The address entered will be
Name unconditionally given to the DNS resolver; a dotted-quad will be resolved the same value, and a name
will be resolved to its IPv4 address. The final IPv4 address to be Tracerouted is shown in parenthesis
beside the host field.
Traceroute from what There is a maximum of 3 choices, and these choices depend on what is available in the unit.
Source a. Cable Modem. Always available
b. CPE. Available if the CPE stack is activated.
c. EMTA. Available if the VoIP stack is licensed and activated
Max Hops Range 1 to 255; default is 30. Also known as Max TTL, which is Maximum Time-To-Live.
Traceroute Size Range 0 to 1518. 0 is the standard size, resulting in packets of 40 bytes (inclusive of all overhead).
Port Port to use. Standard is 33434 as the initial port.
Below the test control buttons is a text area that displays the results of the Traceroute test. Any issues
with the parameters will be displayed at the top of the results box. During a test, the web page will
automatically refresh to show the current results. This refresh stops once the test is completed.
The results area permits the user to select results and copy them for pasting into another program. This
is accessed by standard web browser methods: either left-clicking in the box and pressing CTRL-A (select
all), or right-clicking in the box and clicking “Select all”, OR by simply using the mouse cursor, and
selecting those lines of interest. Copy is done via standard commands used on the system in question
(e.g., under Windows, use CTRL-C to copy.)
6.8.10 LEGAL
The code in use to implement Traceroute originates from a third party. It had been modified slightly by
Broadcom, and subsequently modified by Cheetah Technologies to suit our purposes. The header of the
file is included here.
6.9.1 CONTROLS
• Run — Start the sampling of data by pushing the Run button. The unit will acquire 100 samples and
then stop.
• Stop — Use the Stop button to end the sampling.
Individual
cells and Dots are centered in the individual QAM quadrants. The
Normal
entire QAM QAM constellation has a uniform square shape.
constellation
Low CNR
Individual Individual cells of QAM constellation contain a fuzzy and
and/or
cells diffused pattern.
Low MER
I-Q Imbalance
Entire QAM Overall appearance of QAM constellation is rectangular
in the
constellation rather than the desired square shape (square inequality).
Modulator
Figure 32. Sam ple QAM Constellation—Norm al Centered Dots (Good Sound Quality)
Figure 33. Sample QAM Constellation—Fuzzy (Low CNR and/or Low M ER)
Figure 38. Sam ple QAM Constellation—Rectangular vs. Square (I-Q Im balance)
Table 22. Pin Number Configuration Chart for the Ethernet Cable
Pin Name
1 Transmit +
2 Transmit -
3 Receive +
4 Unused
5 Unused
6 Receive -
7 Unused
8 Unused
The firmware in the CMD-N transponder can be upgraded in the same fashion as any other DOCSIS-
compliant cable modem. Please refer to the Cable Labs CM-SP-OSSIv2.0 and SP-BPI+ specifications for
details on secure software download.
INDEX
HMS 026, 27 node, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 22, 28, 35, 36, 38,
HMS 027, 27 40
HMS 029, 27 Node Configuration Options, 35
HMS 050, 27 node interface connector, 8
HMS 072, 27 OIDs, 12, 22, 24, 29, 33
HMS Fiber Node Data Page, 40 configuring, 33
hms section, 31, 32 default values, 33
HMS status monitoring data, 5 Optical Amps, 24
HMS tab, 40 optical hub, 5, 9, 22, 35, 36, 40
hmsinit file, 28 Optical Switches, 24
hmsinit.ini, 28 optical tamper sensor, 8
home page, 29 OPTRX1, 9
host name, 42, 43, 45 OPTRX2, 9
HSIA Diagnostics Page, 41 OSS, 12
HSIA tab, 41 Output Power, 10
HSIA-Ping Web Interface, 41 Outside Plant Status Monitoring, 27
HSIA-Traceroute Web Interface, 44 Overview, 5
HTTP port, 12, 33 pads, 6, 8, 9, 10, 14, 19, 38
HTTP traffic, 33 node vs. optical hub, 9
httpAdminId, 33 output power warning, 9
httpAdminPassword, 33 socket, 8
httpUserId, 33 use in nod vs. optical hub, 8
httpUserPassword, 33 Parameters, 42
Hybrid Fiber/Coax, 27 Parts List, 6
initialization, 28 password, 12, 29, 31, 33, 34, 35
Input Level, 10 pin numbers, 58
input parameters, 42, 45 ping, 41, 42, 43, 44
installation, 11 ping test, 42, 43
recommendations, 11 aborting, 43
interface connector, 14, 19 results, 43
Interface Connector, 9, 15, 20 starting, 43
internal padding, 38 power, 25
interpreting qam constellation data, 48 power supplies, 22, 35
Introduction, 5 power supply, 40
IP address, 5, 12, 24, 30, 33, 42, 45 power supply data, 40
IPv4, 42, 45 Powering the transponder, 11
LED Status Summary, 26 pad socket, 9
LEDs, 8, 9, 11, 25 provisioning, 11, 12
Legal, 46 button, 56
Lighthouse HMS Extensions MIB, 27 details, 56
login dialog, 34, 35 Server IP address, 12
login process, 34, 35 SNMP Manager, 27
MAC address, 11, 12, 28 systems, 11
MAC filtering, 12 Transponders, 11
Management Information Base, 27 QAM constellation, 47, 48
management initiated download, 24 shape summary, 48
management system, 5 QAM functionality, 47
Media Terminal Adapter, 33 QAM map, 47
MIBs, 5, 27, 33 QoS button, 55
mother board, 15, 20 Quality of Service (QoS), 55
MTA, 12, 33, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57 RCVR 1, 16, 17
Status Page, 53 RCVR 2, 16, 17
tab, 53 reboot, 24
network, 11, 12 refresh, 33, 43, 45
integrity, 12 registration, 28
management, 5 revision tracking, 6
provisioning, 11 RF output level, 38
typical, 11 RF Transmit/Receive, 10
worksheet, 12 RF1 cable, 9, 16
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