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Table of Contents9Dialog Messages...

Multiserver 500098CHANNEL FEATURESThe Channel Features Menu is accessed from theAsync Channel Menu as option 2. Additional interface parameters associ

CHAPTER 9: Data-Channel Configuration99Table 9-11. Asynchronous Channel FeaturesOption Default Description1. Priority High Determines whether port is

Multiserver 5000100disconnect the channel in the event of loss of sync on the link.Table 9-11. Asynchronous Channel Features (continued)Option Default

CHAPTER 9: Data-Channel Configuration101EXTENDED FEATURESThe Extended Features Menu is accessed from theAsync Channel Menu as option 3.The current con

Multiserver 50001029.4 Copy Channel ParametersBy using the Copy Channel Parameters selection,you can configure a range of sync or async ports ora sin

CHAPTER 9: Data-Channel Configuration1039.5 Review Data-Channel ConfigurationREVIEWING SYNC-CHANNEL CONFIGURATIONTo review sync-data channels, enter

Multiserver 5000104REVIEWING ASYNC-CHANNEL CONFIGURATIONTo review async-data channels, enter the ViewConfiguration menu.At this prompt, enter the node

CHAPTER 9: Data-Channel Configuration1059.6 Connecting Data Channels CablesIn Appendix B, there are cabling diagrams thatshow each type of cable you

Multiserver 5000106This chapter discusses switching configurations forsynchronous and asynchronous data channels.Information on configuring Voice/Fax

CHAPTER 10: Switching Configuration107Table 10-1. Switching Control (continued)Option Description2. Enable Channel This option returns an out-of-serv

Multiserver 50001013. LCD/Keypad13.1 General LCD/Keypad Information ...165

Multiserver 5000108Table 10-1. Switching Control (continued)Option Description4. Force Disconnect Disconnects two ports which have been force-connect

CHAPTER 10: Switching Configuration10910.2 Point-to-Point Dedicated (Force ConnectAll)This function is designed for a single interconnectlink point-t

Multiserver 5000110disconnecting ranges, see Section 10.3, ForceConnecting a Range.10.3 Force-Connecting a RangeThe procedures for force-connecting a

CHAPTER 10: Switching Configuration111voice-voice, async-async, sync-sync connections willbe made.If the “from” range is greater than the “to” range,t

Multiserver 500011210.5 Asynchronous ConnectionsThe following five methods of switching aresupported for async ports:Force The network operator confi

CHAPTER 10: Switching Configuration113and then for an available port in the secondaryclass.The following steps are used to make a classconnection.1. A

Multiserver 5000114Note: The wild card (*) can be used to access arange of ports. To access any async port in theMultiserver identified by the nameN

CHAPTER 10: Switching Configuration11510.7 Asychronous-Channel SwitchingParametersControl of async-channel switching capability isconfigured through

Multiserver 5000116Table 10-2. Switching ParametersOption Default Description1. Connect Protocol Dedicated Selects the communication protocol used.

CHAPTER 10: Switching Configuration117Table 10-2. Switching Parameters (continued)Option Default Description7. Resource Class None This option includ

Table of Contents11Display Messages Worksheet...188Voic

Multiserver 500011810.8 ClassesWHATISASWITCHING CLASS?A class is a group of one or more ports that may beused for similar purposes by network users (

CHAPTER 10: Switching Configuration119MULTISERVER 5000PBXHOSTFAXASYNC TERMINALCOMMAND FACILITYMULTISERVER 1000MULTISERVER 1000MULTISERVER 1000To C1 an

Multiserver 5000120EXAMPLE OF A SWITCHING CLASSFigure 10-4 shows a Multiserver network. TheCentral Office has a Multiserver 5000 with a 6-channel CEM

CHAPTER 10: Switching Configuration121The Class Parameters menu appears:Each of the menu options are explained in Table 10-3.To include a port as part

Multiserver 5000122Table 10-3. Class Configuration (continued)Option Default Description3. Class Password None Password protection is available for a

CHAPTER 10: Switching Configuration123Table 10-3. Class Configuration (continued)Option Default Description5. Class No Activity 0 The no activity fea

Multiserver 500012410.9 Connect Protocol DetailsConnect protocol is option 1 of the SwitchingParameters menu. There are three connectprotocol optio

CHAPTER 10: Switching Configuration125For Dual portIdle State: DTR can be high or low. TheMultiserver holds DSR, CTS, CD,and RI low.1. Multiserver ra

Multiserver 5000126orInitiated by Multiserver (or remote end):1. Calling device disconnects. 2. Multiserver drops CTS, DSR, and CD. 3. Port is marked

CHAPTER 10: Switching Configuration12710.11 X.21 Switching ConsiderationsThere is no special async channel configurationrequired for use with X.21, w

Multiserver 500012Fast Packet ...

Multiserver 5000128For additional information on configuring yourport parameters, refer to Section 9.3, AsychronousChannels, and for classes, refer to

CHAPTER 10: Switching Configuration12910.12Review Switching Configuration for anAsync ChannelTo review the switching parameters of asyncchannels, ente

Multiserver 5000130System administration can be done through thededicated command port on the NMS module or afloating command port. This chapter assum

CHAPTER 11: Administration131After you have entered the correct channel, pressthe EXEcute key.To reset to a Default or Current Configuration,press the

Multiserver 5000132Table 11-1. Reset OptionsOption Description1. Node Disconnects the Command Facility and resets the local Multiserver node, all loca

CHAPTER 11: Administration13311.2 The Command ModeThe Command Mode is a single menu whichsupports configuration and testing of the local portand acce

Multiserver 5000134Table 11-2. The Command ModeOption Description1. Async Channel A selection of loopback tests. See Section 12.3, Async Channel Loopb

CHAPTER 11: Administration13511.3 Configuring the Command FacilityThe Command Facility Parameters Menu controlsthe system time, date, system reports,

Multiserver 5000136Table 11-3. Command Facility ConfigurationOption Default Description1. Time 00:00:00 The system time. At power-up, the Multiserver

CHAPTER 11: Administration137Table 11-3. Command Facility Configuration (continued)Option Default Description6. Periodic Reporting 60 Defines the inte

CHAPTER 1: Specifications13Multiserver 5000 (Base Unit)MX219APerformance SpecificationsMultiplexor Technique — Fast Packet MultiplexingCapacity —Data

Multiserver 5000138Table 11-3. Command Facility Configuration (continued)Option Default Description8. Output Periodic Local Remote Node. Periodic repo

CHAPTER 11: Administration139Table 11-3. Command Facility Configuration (continued)Option Default Description11. External Modem None Enter the charact

Multiserver 500014011.4 MessagesALARM MESSAGESAlarms generally indicate that an error has beendetected that impacts or degrades the performancefor pa

CHAPTER 11: Administration141will accept the entry, and the following promptappears:Enter up to 45 characters, including spaces andpunctuation. Specia

Multiserver 5000142Special rules apply when entering the characterslisted in Table 11-4 in a dialog message.Length: Dialog Messages vary inmaximum len

CHAPTER 11: Administration143Table 11-5. Dialog Messages (continued)MaxOption Default Char Description11. Unassigned UNASSIGNED 17 Sent when a node,

Multiserver 500014411.5 Network SecurityProtecting selected portions of the Command Modeand the Command Facility involves two types ofsecurity: pass

CHAPTER 11: Administration145LOCK-OUT CONFIGURATIONThis type of security blocks access to either theCommand Facility or the Command Mode. Theasync cha

Multiserver 500014611.6 Status/StatisticsStatus and statistics reports are available on theStatus/Statistics Menu. Status is a snapshot of thesystem

CHAPTER 11: Administration147Table 11-7. Status/Statistics (continued)Option Description2. Channel Status(continued)3. Interface Status This option i

Multiserver 5000 14Async Channel CharacteristicsCapacity — up to 41Speed — 50 to 38,400 bpsConfiguration — DCEABR — to 19.2 KbpsParity — Odd, Even, Ma

Multiserver 5000148Table 11-7. Status/Statistics (continued)Option Description4. Queue Status Lists all the class numbers, class names, and the node

CHAPTER 11: Administration1495. Voice/Fax Status If the Multiserver is equipped with a voice/fax module, this option will display a range ofports sele

Multiserver 5000150Table 11-7. Status/Statistics (continued)Option Description7. System Statistics Provides two options: the period report (the repo

CHAPTER 11: Administration151Table 11-7. Status/Statistics (continued)Option DescriptionSystem status is displayed as a set of statistics in a single

Multiserver 50001527. System Statistics The Mux Link and the X.21 Link:(continued)[node id] CONNECT STATISTICSCONNECT MAXIMUMCLASS NAME

CHAPTER 11: Administration153Table 11-7. Status/Statistics (continued)PROM ID = 907-2154-00 XENTER CARRIAGE RETURN TO CONTINUE Revision Level

Multiserver 500015411.7 Link AdministrationRESETIf a link is not working properly (interconnect,mux, or X.21), it can be reset. If the other end ofth

CHAPTER 11: Administration15511.9 Switching AdministrationMonitoring the switching functions of your networkis critical for high-efficiency network p

Multiserver 5000156Table 11-7. Status/Statistics (continued)Option Description8. Channel Statistics Channel Statistics are part of the System Statist

CHAPTER 12: Diagnostics15712.1 Self-TestThe self-test checks the operation of all systemmemory. The Multiserver automatically executes aself-test wh

CHAPTER 1: Specifications15Expansion ModulesMS5 Expansion Module Sync/AsyncMX215CConnectors — (6) DB25 (female)Interface — RS-232, V.24/V.28Transmissi

Multiserver 5000158test. The integrity of the components involved inthe test can be judged by observing the quality ofthe returned data (see Figure 1

CHAPTER 12: Diagnostics15912.4 System Diagnostics in the CommandFacilityThe system administrator may perform all of thefollowing diagnostics from the

Multiserver 5000160Enter the channel to be tested. Press <cr>. These tests are performed only on async ports fromthe user terminal. The menu

CHAPTER 12: Diagnostics161The Fox Message Test causes a continuous foxmessage to be output to the test port. The port thatis being tested will not be

Multiserver 5000162The following menu will appear:After the test is initiated, the Command Facilityterminal will be returned to the Command Facilityma

CHAPTER 12: Diagnostics16312.5 Testing the NetworkIn a Multiserver network, there are several loopbackand test-pattern tests that you can use to diag

Multiserver 50001643. You may do either one of the following setups:a. • Select remote echo (option 2).• Attach an async tester (i.e., a BERT) tothe a

CHAPTER 13: LCD/Keypad16513.1 General LCD/Keypad InformationThe Multiserver 5000 has an LCD (Liquid CrystalDisplay) and a keypad on the front of the

Multiserver 5000166LCD BLINKING BACKLIGHTWhen working in the menus, should the backlightbegin blinking, it means that there is an alarmmessage. You c

CHAPTER 13: LCD/Keypad167Banner MessageSection 13.2Review System Message LogSection 13.3Menu Functions (password)Section 13.4AdministrationSection 13.

Multiserver 5000 16MS1 Voice/Fax CardsMX225C-1 AND MX225C-2General SpecificationsChannels per Voice/Fax Card —MX225C-1: One channelMX225C-2: Two cha

Multiserver 5000168CHANNEL NUMBERSWhen the LCD display requests you for a channelnumber, use the following keys as shown.The default channel number di

CHAPTER 13: LCD/Keypad169CONFIGURING THE BANNER MESSAGEThe factory default message for the LCD is NameYour Node. This message can be customized at an

Multiserver 5000170VOICE/FAXIf a voice/fax module is installed, this menu offersthe following two options:Option DescriptionReset Resets the selected

CHAPTER 13: LCD/Keypad171PressKey Resulting DisplayThe node number appears in the brackets. (Thenumber shown above in the brackets is the defaultnode

Multiserver 5000172This menu offers the following test options:Option DescriptionSync Causes a sync port to be placed in Channel local echo loopback

CHAPTER 13: LCD/Keypad173+1 dB +OK LO RO LS RS TM OK LO RO LS RS TM-4 dBm THROUGH +1 dBm-15 dBm THROUGH -5 dBm-25 dBm THROU

Multiserver 5000174Display voice/fax signal. The indicatorlights on the voice/fax module showthe level (see Figure 13.5). Whenthis test is initiated

Appendix A: Worksheets175This section of the manual contains worksheets to help you organize and keep a record of your network andof your asynchronou

Multiserver 5000176Node #NODE IDPORTA1Node #NODE IDA2Node #NODE IDA3Node #NODE IDA4Node #NODE IDA5Node #NODE IDWorksheet for Planning Node Numbers and

Appendix A: Worksheets177LocalCCM CCMRemoteCCMCCMWorksheet for Recording Optional Modules and their Connectors

CHAPTER 1: Specifications17Signaling SpecificationsFormats —Dial Pulse: ≤3% distortion @ 10 pulses persecondDual Tone Multifreq: ≤1% distortionSteady

Multiserver 5000178NODE ID (name)Channel Protocol Data Channel Max. Max. Interface Carrier SyncNumber Rate Clocking Transmit Receive Type Mode Char.Bl

Appendix A: Worksheets179continued from← facing page Number Pad Number Number Encoding Idle Buffer Clock DSRof Char. of of Fill Control Flow Ctrl.Lea

Multiserver 5000180NODE ID (name)Channel Data Code Parity Stop Echo To Host/Number Rate Level Bits To Terminalcontinued onfacing page →Asynchronous Ch

Appendix A: Worksheets181continued from← facing page X-ON X-OFF Buffer Flow CR LF FFChar. Char. Ctrl. Ctrl. Delay Delay DelayNODE ID (name) Asynchron

Multiserver 5000182NODE ID (name)Channel Priority EIA Smooth Tandem Flow- HPNumber Ctrl. Scroll Control Strip ENQ/ACKAsynchronous Channel Features Wor

Appendix A: Worksheets183Sync Loss Command Mode Command Command Facility Local ChannelDisconnect Entry Sequence Mode Access Main Menu Access Configur

Multiserver 5000184NODE ID (name)ChannelNumber Data Compression Remote CTS ControlAsynchronous Channel Extended Features Worksheet

Appendix A: Worksheets185Channel Class Secondary Class Password Class Class NumberNumber Name Class (record here and in Message Activity Timeoutthe P

Multiserver 5000186NODE ID (name)Option EntryConnect ProtocolUnbalanced RatesCall InhibitReceive InhibitCharacter SetMatrix SwitchingResource ClassDes

Appendix A: Worksheets187Option EntryEvent ReportingAlarm ReportingSwitch Statistics ReportingPeriodic Reporting IntervalOutput Event/Alarm ReportsOu

Multiserver 5000 18MS1 56K CSU/DSU ModuleMT150CNetwork Application — 4-wire DDS interface toAT&T Digital Data Service network (orequivalent)Data R

Multiserver 5000188Option EntryChannel PasswordWelcomeClass RequestClass PasswordConnectedQueueBusyDisconnectedNow AnswerUnavailableUnassignedIncompat

Appendix A: Worksheets189Option EntryModeDigitizing RateInput Level GainOutput Level AttenuationBusyout ModeBandwidthBackgroundPriorityNumber of Ring

Multiserver 5000190NODE ID (name)Option EntryGlobalStatusLCD/KeypadClass Number Class Name Class PasswordNode ID Channel Number User Channel PasswordR

Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams191This appendix contains cabling diagrams for the following:• Cabling for the CCM and 6-Channel CEMs (p. 192)• Cabling f

Multiserver 5000192Cabling for the CCM and 6-Channel CEMsCCM6-CHANNEL CEMPROTECTIVE GROUNDTX DATARX DATARTS (REQUEST-TO-SEND)CTS (CLEAR-TO-SEND)DSR (D

Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams193Figure B-1. To DTE, Male-to-Male Straight Cable(EZ422-0015).Cabling for the CCM and 6-Channel CEMs (continued)1234567

Multiserver 5000194Figure B-2. To DCE, Male-to-Male Crossover Cable(EZ423-0015).Cabling for the CCM and 6-Channel CEMs (continued)1234567811151718202

Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams195Figure B-3. To DCE, Male-to-Female Crossover Cable(EZ424-0015).Cabling for the CCM and 6-Channel CEMs (continued)1234

Multiserver 5000196Figure B-4. To DTE or Feeder Mux, Male-to-Female Straight Cable(EDN16C-M/F: specify length).Cabling for the CCM and 6-Channel CEM

Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams197Figure B-5. X.21 bis Line Terminator and Composite Cable.Cabling for the CCM and 6-Channel CEMs (continued)2356711182

Multiserver 50001Multiserver 5000Multiserver 5000 CommPakMS5 Expansion Module Sync/AsyncMS1 Expansion Module—Async onlyMS1 Expansion Module—12 Async—R

CHAPTER 1: Specifications19MS1 NMS ModuleMX227CCommand and Printer Ports:Connector — DB25 (female)Interface — RS-232/V.24/V.28Transmission Mode — Seri

Multiserver 500019812-CHANNEL CEM(DCE)12345678RJ-45PIN ASSIGNMENTSPIN 1RJ-45RINGRLSDDTRGNDRXD (DATA OUT)TXD (DATA IN)CTSRTSCabling for the 12-Channel

Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams199Figure B-6. To DTE, Straight Cable Adapter(EZ419-0015).Cabling for the 12-Channel CEM (continued)123456782282073254RJ

Multiserver 5000200Figure B-7. To DCE, Crossover Cable Adapter(EZ420-0015).Cabling for the 12-Channel CEM (continued)123456782546723118RJ-4525-PIN CO

Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams201Figure B-8. To DTE, Straight Cable Adapter(EZ421-0015).Cabling for the 12-Channel CEM (continued)123456782282073254RJ

Multiserver 500020212-CHANNEL CEMWITH LINE DRIVER(DCE)BLACKREDGREENYELLOWRX+RX-TX-TX+TX+TX-RX-RX+12345678RJ-45PIN ASSIGNMENTSRS-422CUSTOMEREQUIPMENTBL

Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams203Figure B-9. Straight Cable for 12-Channel Expansion Module with Line Driver(EL08MS).Cabling for the 12-Channel CEM wi

R1T1TR12345678RJ-48PIN ASSIGNMENTS56KDIGITALNETWORKPIN 1RJ-48PIN 8Multiserver 5000204LEAVE A1 EMPTYRJ-48 CONNECTORRJ-48 AT BOTH ENDS OF CABLECSU/DSU12

Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams205NMSPROTECTIVE GROUNDTX DATARX DATARTS (REQUEST-TO-SEND)CTS (CLEAR-TO-SEND)DSR (DATA SET READYSIGNAL GROUNDCD (CARRIER

Multiserver 5000206Cabling for ConvertersDB25(RS-232)DCECONVERTER12 456ABCDE31 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1212KTSOPXSB M E SG R1 T1 R TVOICE CHANNEL 1KTSOP

Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams207Figure B-10. RS-232/V.35 Converter to DCE with Male-to-Male Cable(EHN070-005M, included with adapter).Cabling for Con

2.1 The Multiserver 5000 (Base Unit)The Multiserver 5000 is a communications-networkmultiplexor. It integrates data, voice, fax, andexternal LAN brid

Multiserver 5000208Figure B-11. RS-232/V.35 Converter to DTE with Male-to-Female Cable.(EHN071-005M).Cabling for Converters (continued)21151434171624

Appendix B: Cabling Diagrams209Figure B-12. X.21 Converter to DCE with Female-to-Male Cable(EVNX21-003M-MF, included with adapter).Cabling for Conve

Multiserver 5000210Figure B-13. Tandem Cable Diagram.Cabling for Use with Tandem12345678202225123456127820222525-PIN CONNECTOR(MALE)25-PIN CONNECTOR(

Appendix C: Defaults211System AdministrationPort ConfigurationMenu Item

Multiserver 5000212System Administration (continued)Command Facility ParametersMenu Item

Appendix C: Defaults213Asynchronous Channel ConfigurationChannel CharacteristicsMenu Item

Multiserver 5000214Synchronous Channel ConfigurationChannel CharacteristicsMenu Item

Appendix C: Defaults215Synchronous Channel Configuration (continued)RTS/CTS Menu Item

Multiserver 5000216Synchronous Channel Configuration (continued)H-P SyncMenu Item

Appendix C: Defaults217Synchronous Channel Configuration (continued)TDMMenu Item

CHAPTER 2: Introduction21three (3) high-speed interconnect links (aMultiserver-to-Multiserver connection) in ports A1to A3, five (5) mux links (a Mult

Multiserver 5000218Voice/Fax ModuleKTS InterfaceMenu Item DefaultMode

Appendix C: Defaults219Voice/Fax Module (continued)Voice/Fax Node ParametersMenu Item

Multiserver 5000220NMS ModuleCommand PortMenu Item DefaultData Rate .

Appendix D: Messages221The messages are divided into two categories, screen display messages and LCD messages. Included in theselists are messages r

Multiserver 5000222ni ADB PROCESS ABORTED Event An attempt to place a call on the dial lines hasLINK # ci failed. This message is displayed by the ca

Appendix D: Messages223CHANNEL NOT INSTALLED Info An attempt has been made to configure or test avoice/fax port and the port number selected is not a

Multiserver 5000224CONNECT FAIL MATRIX n/c Event The matrix connection request made by the localport did not complete successfully. Also, thepassword

Appendix D: Messages225ni DIALING TX SECONDARY Info The modem is dialing the secondary TX dialLINK # ci line number. This usually indicates that the

Multiserver 5000226INCOMPATIBLE Info You are trying to connect a mux link to theLINK TYPES port configured as an interconnect link or vice versa.INCOR

Appendix D: Messages227ISU LOCAL LOOPBACK Diagnostic The ISU on link ci has been placed in localACTIVE LINK # ci loopback.ISU LOCAL Diagnostic This t

Multiserver 500022PRODUCT NAME ...ORDER CODEMS1 56K CSU/DSU Module (cabling included) ...

Multiserver 5000228LOCAL DIGITAL Diagnostic The RD signal is being internally looped to theLOOP LINK # ci TD signal and transmitted onto the VF line.L

Appendix D: Messages229NO ASYNC CHANNELS Info A port or ports in the range selected is notWITHIN RANGE configured for async.NODE-CHANNEL NOT AVAILABL

Multiserver 5000230OUTPUT DATA TEST COMPLETE Diagnostic An async channel output test is complete.PRESS BREAK TO Diagnostic To terminate a channel loop

Appendix D: Messages231RESET REQ’D Info You have changed the sync protocol and did notperform a reset. It is necessary to reset the nodebefore proce

Multiserver 5000232ni TRANSMITTER RING Event A call is coming in on the transmitter side.DETECT LINK cini TX CONNECTION MADE Event A successful call w

Appendix D: Messages233VOICE CHANNEL [n/c] Event Voice/fax port c on node n has clearedTEST CLEARED (stopped) the current diagnostic test.<WAITIN

Multiserver 5000234LCD MessagesMESSAGE TYPE:Alarm Vital to the system’s operation; may cause an interruption to that operation.Event Occurs in the reg

Appendix D: Messages235ARE YOU SURE? Info A reset is requested. If the answer is yes, press theEXEcute key to proceed with the reset. If theanswer

Multiserver 5000236INTEGRAL DEVICE NOT Info You have attempted to select an Integral DeviceYET DEFINED Menu in which the device has been detected by t

Appendix D: Messages237LOCAL LINK RESET ci Event or Alarm Local link ci has been reset.NEW DATE: nn/nn Event or Alarm Appears at the beginning of eac

CHAPTER 2: Introduction232.3 The CommPakThe Multiserver 5000 Commpak plug-in softwarecartridge contains all of the Multiserver 5000’soperating softwa

Multiserver 5000238TERMINATED Info A diagnostic test has been stopped (terminated).VOICE CHANNEL n/c Event or Alarm Termination of a busyout condition

Appendix E: Indicators239Appendix E: IndicatorsA6 A5 A4 A3 A2 A1AT BOFigure E-1. CCM Indicator Positions.CCM LED IndicatorIndicator Definition Off

Multiserver 5000240Table E-2. CCM Indicator LEDsINDICATOR STATUS EQUIPMENT STATUSAT BO A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 A110 XXXX XX1Normal equipment status0 0 1 0 0 0

Appendix E: Indicators241CCM LED Indicator Indicator Definition Off Flashing Onn1 through n12 Channel number No data activity Data activity Data acti

Multiserver 5000242LED IndicatorIndicator Definition Normal Operation Input Level Display Loopback Self-TestOK OK On or flashing On Off On if success

Appendix E: Indicators243+1 dB +OK LO RO LS RS TM OK LO RO LS RS TM-4 dBm THROUGH +1 dBm-15 dBm THROUGH -5 dBm-25 dBm THRO

Multiserver 5000244LL RT SI RD TDFigure E-5. CSU/DSU Module Indicator Positions.LED IndicatorIndicator Definition Off Flashing OnLL Local Loopback No

Appendix F: Device Applications245Extended WANG Support Feature (WANGX)The extended WANG support feature (WANGX)provides special buffer control, flow

Multiserver 5000246• HP port should be enabled when Term Type 10 isconfigured by the CPU or the terminal user.• Do not define the DC2 character for ei

Appendix G: Rackmount Installation247The MS1 Rackmount Kit consists of the followingitems:• One rackmount tray• Four screws• Four washers—nylon fille

Multiserver 5000242.8 MS1 NMS Module (MX227C)The MS1 NMS Module (network managementsystem module) fits underneath the CCM on therear panel of the Mul

Multiserver 5000248Figure G-2. The Multiserver fully installed in a 19-inch rack with the Rackmount Kit.MULTISERVER 5000EXE

APPENDIX H: Additional Information249UPGRADE INFORMATIONfrom Phase 2.5 to Phase 3.0When upgrading from a Phase 2.5 to a Phase 3.0FEATUREPAK_ cartridge

Multiserver 5000250DSR ControlWhen configuring sync channels, note that theForced On option of the DSR Control Menu forcesDSR on (high) all the time r

APPENDIX H: Additional Information251Network Management System (NETMan)MICOM’s NETMan is a software package for PCsthat manages Marathon networks. Thi

Multiserver 5000252ABR, autobaud rate detection — A process by whicha receiving device determines the data rate,code level, and stop bits of incoming

Glossary253one bit, as in quadrature amplitude modulation,the baud rate is smaller than bps.BCC, block check character — A character added tothe end o

Multiserver 5000254channel — A path for electrical transmissionbetween two or more points without commoncarrier-provided terminal equipment such as al

Glossary255CPU, central processing unit — The heart (mainprocessor) of a computer system, or thecomputer system itself. <cr>, carriage return —

Multiserver 5000256DIT, direct in termination — A service offered by aPBX which allows incoming calls to the PBX tobe routed directly to a selected te

Glossary257Multiserver network. On incoming calls, the faxsignals are routed automatically from either thePSTN or the Multiserver network to the faxm

CHAPTER 2: Introduction252.12 Manual Text ConventionsThis manual uses the following standardconventions:Partial menus are shown, and theywill be in t

Multiserver 5000258KTS, key telephone system — In industry usage, atelephone system in which the telephones havemultiple pushbuttons to allow users to

Glossary259ms, millisecond — One-thousandth of a second.multiplexor — A device that divides a compositesignal among several channels. mux — Short for

Multiserver 5000260point-to-point — A communications circuit ortransmission path connecting two points. In theMultiserver unit that connection can be

Glossary261RS-422 — An EIA-recommended standard for cablelengths that extended the RS-232 50-foot limit.Although introduced as a companion standardwit

telephone interface connector — A termination onthe voice/fax module that connects the analogside of the voice/fax channel to the telephoneequipment s

Glossary263VF, voice frequency — Any frequency within thatpart of the audio-frequency range essential forthe transmission of speech of commercialquali

Banner MessageSection 13.2Review System Message LogSection 13.3Menu Functions (password)Section 13.4AdministrationSection 13.5SystemClearLatchedAlarms

Command ModeAsync Channel Loopback Local Channel Configuration Command Facility Main Menu Exit*LocalEcho*RemoteEcho*RemoteFox*LocalFox*ChannelCharac-t

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Multiserver 5000263.1 Initial ConsiderationsThe Multiserver 5000 offers the ability to connectone of the following units and their associated links:•

CHAPTER 3: Network Design and Topologies273.4 Syntax for Node Numbers and IDsMultiserver units and compatible multiplexorsshare the same syntax for t

Multiserver 50002FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONRADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTThis equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequenc

Multiserver 500028A3A5A4A3A5A4A1A2A1A2PORTLocal Hub Group Remote Hub GroupA1A2A1A2Figure 3-1. In this distributed star, A1 and A2 are interconnect lin

CHAPTER 3: Network Design and Topologies293.6 Examples of Network DesignsSINGLE LINK POINT-TO-POINTThe most basic of topologies is the point-to-point

Multiserver 500030DUAL LINK POINT-TO-POINTFigure 3-5 illustrates a dual-link, point-to-point application. All traffic between Multiserver nodes is loa

CHAPTER 3: Network Design and Topologies31STRINGIf several Multiserver units are strung together, a string topology is created (Figure 3-6). The limit

Multiserver 500032STARThe star topology (Figure 3-9) is a network with a single major center (hub) connected to (up to) five accesspoints. The Multise

CHAPTER 3: Network Design and Topologies33DISTRIBUTED STARIf two Multiserver star networks are connected, the topology can be described as a distribut

Multiserver 500034This chapter explains how to install the Multiserverbase unit. Once installation is completed, you willbe ready to configure. It is

CHAPTER 4: Base-Unit Installation354.2 CommPak Cartridge Installation andRemovalINSTALLING THE COMMPAK CARTRIDGEThe CommPak cartridge contains the op

Multiserver 500036On the front of the unit is a liquid-crystal display(LCD). After the unit completes its internal tests,the clock will start and the

CHAPTER 4: Base-Unit Installation374.6 Identify the Module Locations and Channel NumbersMODULE LOCATION AND NOMENCLATUREThere are five chassis positio

Table of Contents31. SpecificationsMultiserver 5000 (Base Unit) ...

Multiserver 500038the Multiserver 5000.• The CCM module has six connectors and islocated in module location A. From left to rightthese connectors are

CHAPTER 4: Base-Unit Installation39J13J11J14BATTERYJ15E1PORT 6PORT 5PORT 4PORT 3PORT 2PORT 1J17 J18J1 J2 J3 J4J16Figure 4-9. The CCM Board. The front-

Multiserver 5000405.1 Module Stacking OrderAlthough you are not actually installing themodules yet, it is important to become familiar withthe five c

CHAPTER 5: Module Installation415.2 Module-Location Switch SettingsEach expansion module has a module-locationswitch group S1 that informs the softwa

Multiserver 5000425.3 Inter-Module Stacking ConnectorsThe modules are powered via the stackingconnector located on the front right side lookingfrom t

CHAPTER 5: Module Installation435.4 Blank Back PanelThe unit is delivered with blank back panels toeliminate an open area in the rear of the unit whe

Multiserver 5000445.5.1 UNPLUG THE MULTISERVERRemove the power cord from the wall outlet.The Multiserver unit contains electrosensitivecomponents tha

CHAPTER 5: Module Installation45cover. The delicate metallic finger stocks are locatedat the front and rear of the cover. They are neededto make conta

Multiserver 5000465.5.4 REMOVE SPACERSInside the front of the Multiserver unit, there aresix spacers for positioning the modules (see Figure 5-9). To

CHAPTER 5: Module Installation475. Disconnect the fan connector from the CCM.6. Disconnect the 34-pin NMS module ribbon cable,if it is installed.7. Un

Multiserver 500043.5 Default Node Numbers and Node IDs ...273.6 Examples of

Multiserver 5000485. Connect the 26-pin LCD ribbon cable to theCCM.6. Connect the fan connector to the CCM.7. Connect the 34-pin NMS Module ribbon cab

CHAPTER 5: Module Installation495.6.4 REMAINING SPACERSWhen finished installing the modules, reinstall anyremaining spacers.5.6.5 INSTALLING BLANK B

Multiserver 5000505.6.6 PUT THE COVER BACK ON1. Be sure that all spacer positions have been filledbefore replacing the cover to ensure propermodule c

CHAPTER 5: Module Installation515.7 Converters (Optional Equipment)The converter is attached externally to theMultiserver unit. The V.35 and X.21 Con

Multiserver 5000526.1 Multiserver Base Unit LocationYour Multiserver should be installed at its location.If you have a Rackmount Kit, install it now

CHAPTER 6: Getting Started536.3 The Command FacilityThe Command Facility contains menus to configurethe ports, node, and data channels. You will need

Multiserver 500054ACCESS THE COMMAND FACILITY VIA $CMDPress <cr>. At the ENTER CLASS prompt, enter$CMD.There is no default password. Just press

CHAPTER 6: Getting Started556.4 Reset DefaultsUse one of the following methods to ensure that theMultiserver’s configurations are set to standarddefa

Multiserver 5000566.5 Name the Local NodeYou will need to assign the local node a number andname to differentiate it from remote nodes. Referto the w

CHAPTER 6: Getting Started57When you have entered a valid number and ID, thefollowing message will appear:Enter Y to store your changes and to reset t

Table of Contents (continued)Table of Contents55.5.7 Removing the CCM...

Multiserver 5000586.6 Quick SetupCAN YOU DOAQUICK SETUP?A quick installation can be done to get a point-to-point Multiserver network up and running i

CHAPTER 6: Getting Started59THE FORCE-CONNECTIONThe force-connection is accessed through theCommand Facility. Press <cr>. After all channels hav

Multiserver 5000607.1 OverviewThis chapter discusses setting up your Multiservernetwork before it is installed in remote locations.Configuring and te

CHAPTER 7: Bench Configuration and Testing6112 456ABCDE31 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1212KTSOPXSB M E SG R1 T1 R TVOICE CHANNEL 1KTSOPXSB M E SG R1 T1 R TV

Multiserver 5000627.2 Using CSU/DSUs with the Interconnect LinkFigure 7-2 illustrates a Multiserver network, with aMultiserver 5000 as the central hu

CHAPTER 7: Bench Configuration and Testing637.3 Using Modems with the Interconnect LinkFigure 7-3 illustrates how modems can be used toconnect two Mu

Multiserver 5000647.4 The Sync Data ChannelBecause of the myriad of different protocol andequipment combinations available for sync datachannels, the

CHAPTER 7: Bench Configuration and Testing6512 456ABCDE312 456ABCDE3Local MultiserverAsync terminal(DTE, DB25)Async terminal(DTE, DB25)Async terminal(

Multiserver 500066The Multiserver will connect port A4 to port A5and you will get a CONNECTED message. Datacan now be exchanged between the two datach

CHAPTER 7: Bench Configuration and Testing6712 456ABCDE312 456ABCDE3MS RLB COMMPAKMS RLB COMMPAKFigure 7-6. Testing the RLB Module in a ThinNet enviro

Multiserver 50006External CSU/DSU to Internal CSU/DSU ...62External CSU/DSU

Multiserver 5000687.6 Testing the RLB ModuleDuring Bench Configuration, you can quickly testyour MS RLB Modules to verify that they areworking proper

CHAPTER 7: Bench Configuration and Testing697.7 Voice/Fax ChannelsVoice/fax channels are by default strapped forKTS—the setting for standard telephon

Multiserver 5000708.1 Types of LinksThere are three types of links in the Multiserversystem:An Interconnect Link connects two Multiservers(usually ov

CHAPTER 8: Link Configuration718.4 Port ConfigurationBefore the link is installed, the port assigned to thelink must be configured. Configure the por

Multiserver 5000728.5 The Interconnect LinkPORT CONFIGURATION FOR THE INTERCONNECT LINKThe Interconnect Link is for connection to anotherMultiserver.

CHAPTER 8: Link Configuration73When the local Multiserver 5000 connects toanother Multiserver, it scans the remote Multiserver,reads the node ID and n

Multiserver 500074Next, select option 3 from the remote CommandFacility menu.It may seem to be a paradox to use the term “localnode” when configuring

CHAPTER 8: Link Configuration758.6 The Mux LinkPORT CONFIGURATION FOR THE MUX LINKThe mux link is for connecting the Multiserver to afeeder mux. The

Multiserver 500076FEEDER MUX NODE IDSYou should renumber and rename a feeder muxafter configuring its link. Mux and X.21 links havedefault numbers and

CHAPTER 8: Link Configuration778.7 The X.21 LinkINTRODUCTION TO X.21 Unlike the mux links (leased-line links), which arepermanently connected, X.21 i

Table of Contents (continued)Table of Contents7Introduction to X.21 ...

Multiserver 500078X.21 LINK PARAMETERS1. LOCAL X.21 CONNECT MODE [DATA ACTIVITY CONNECT]2. LOCAL X.21 NUMBER OF RETRIES [20]3. MB2 X.21 CONNECT MODE [

CHAPTER 8: Link Configuration79Table 8-2. X.21 Link Parameters (continued)Option Default Description2. Local X.21 Number 20 This option selects the nu

Multiserver 500080INSTALL THE X.21 LINKAssuming that you have installed and configuredthe modem for the X.21 link, connect the cable.In X.21 link oper

CHAPTER 8: Link Configuration818.8 Review Link ConfigurationTo review node configuration, select option 2,Status/Statistics, from the Command Facilit

Multiserver 500082To configure data channels, the local node must benamed. If you have not already named the localnode, refer to Section 6.6, Naming t

CHAPTER 9: Data-Channel Configuration839.2 Synchronous ChannelsSync is supported only when directly attached to aMultiserver. Feeder muxes can only s

Multiserver 500084Table 9-1. Sync Protocol OptionsOption Description1. DLC Typical DLC protocols are SDLC and HDLC. The DLC protocol options are stand

CHAPTER 9: Data-Channel Configuration85performed after changing the port configuration tosync. Leave the menu and perform the reset, and trythis proce

Multiserver 500086Table 9-3. Sync Channel CharacteristicsOption Protocol Default DescriptionData Rate DLC 2400 Sets data rate (in bps) for the port. N

CHAPTER 9: Data-Channel Configuration87Table 9-3. Sync Channel Characteristics (continued)Option Protocol Default DescriptionInterface DLC TO DTE Set

Multiserver 50008Fixed Destination Connection ...112Class

Multiserver 500088Table 9-3. Sync Channel Characteristics (continued)Option Protocol Default DescriptionNumber of ASCII Bisync 1 Sets the number of le

CHAPTER 9: Data-Channel Configuration89MICOM Voice ENABLETable 9-3. Sync Channel Characteristics (continued)Option Protocol Default DescriptionDSR Con

Multiserver 500090Table 9-5. Synchronous ClockingCable PartConfiguration Description of Use Cable Diagrams for Clocks (1) NumberNormal Synchronous Use

CHAPTER 9: Data-Channel Configuration91Table 9-6. CCM and 6-Channel CEM (MX215C only)Local Sync Channel Interface Configured to DTEMultiserver DTECons

Multiserver 500092Table 9-7. CCM and 6-Channel CEM (MX215C only)Local Sync Channel Interface Configured to DCEMultiserver DCEConstant ControlledPin I/

CHAPTER 9: Data-Channel Configuration939.3 Asynchronous ChannelsBefore configuring an async channel, be sure thatthe port is configured for async (fr

Multiserver 500094ASYNC CHANNEL CHARACTERISTICSThe Channel Characteristics Menu is accessed fromthe Async Channels Menu as option 1. The operating par

CHAPTER 9: Data-Channel Configuration95Table 9-8. Asynchronous Channel CharacteristicsOption Default Description1. Data Rate 9600 Sets the data rate

Multiserver 500096Table 9-8. Asynchronous Channel Characteristics (continued)Option Default Description7. XON Character DC1 Selects the character for

CHAPTER 9: Data-Channel Configuration97Autobaud Rate Detection (ABR). The Multiserver5000 has the capability of automaticallydetermining the data rate