Specifications

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PA-MC-2T3+ Multi-Channel T3 Port Adapter Installation and Configuration
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Chapter 4 Configuring Unchannelized mode for the Cisco PA-MC-2T3+
Configuring an Unchannelized T3 Link
Setting the DSU Mode for the Serial Interface
In interface configuration mode, define the DSU interoperability mode by entering the
dsumode[0|1|2| 3 | 4] configuration subcommand, as in the following example:
router(config-if)# dsu mode 1
Use the no form of this command to return to the default, 0.
The local DSU mode must match the remote DSU or T3 port configuration. For example, if an ADC
Kentrox DSU is at the remote end of the T3 link, then the local T3 port must be configured for mode 1.
You need to know what type of DSU is at the remote T3 end to find out if it interoperates with the
PA-MC-2T3+. Specify mode 0 for connection from a PA-MC-2T3+ to another PA-MC-2T3+ or a Digital
Link DSU (DL3100). Specify mode 1 for connection from a PA-MC-2T3+ to a Kentrox DSU. Specify
mode 2 for connection from a PA-MC-2T3+ to a Larscom DSU. See Table 4-1 for a list of DSUs and
their corresponding bandwidth range.
Also see the “T3 Specifications” section on page 1-3 for information regarding DSU feature
compatibilities.
Table 4-1 DSU Mode Bandwidth Ranges
Note If the far end DSU has more than one DTE (HSSI) port, connect to and configure only DTE#1. See
Caution below for Verilink DSUs.
Caution Always connect to and configure HSSI port B on the Verilink HDM2182. Port A is not supported by the
PA- MC-2T 3+.
Caution The PA-MC-2T3+ does not support the Kentrox DSU bandwidth setting of 1.0 mbps. The Kentrox DSU
speed must be set to 1.5 mbps or greater.
Caution For all DSU modes, the DSU must be configured for the same transmit and receive speeds. Asymmetrical
transmit and receive speeds are not supported.
Mode DSU Bandwidth Range
0 PA-MC-2T3+, PA-2T3+
Other Cisco subrate T3 equipment
22-44210 kbps
0 Digital Link 3100 300-44210 kbps
1 ADC Kentrox T3/E3 IDSU 1500-35000, 44210 kbps
2 Larscom Access T45 3100-44210 kbps
3 Adtran T3SU 300 75-44210 kbps
4 Verilink HDM 2182 1500-44210 kbps