CCAP™ Compliant MP3 Active/Passive Chassis Installation & Operation Manual 1.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION......................................................................................................................... 1-1 1.1. Functional Diagrams.......................................................................................................................... 1-2 1.2. Technical Specifications..................................................................................................................... 1-2 2. INSTALLATION..................
Index of Figures and Tables Figures #1 Active Chassis Functional Diagram..............................................................1-2 #2 Remote Powering.........................................................................................2-3 #3 Redundant Powering....................................................................................2-3 #4 Redundant Remote Powering......................................................................2-3 Tables #1 Ordering Information......................
CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1. Product Description The MP3 chassis is a 3RU design that comes in both a passive and active configuration. Both configurations include options for dual cable management bars and a large cable management tray as well as user configurable horizontal and vertical cable management systems. The MP3 active chassis also include a fiber management tray that can be configured into two positions.
CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1.1. Functional Diagrams Active Chassis: DC Power & Communications 24 VDC A +24 V CHASSIS BUS 24 VDC B PWR CHASSIS MONITOR, CONTROL & COMMUNICATIONS CHASSIS COMM. (TO ACTIVE MODULES) SNMP (HMS)/ ETHERNET COMM INT COMM RELAY N.O. CHASSIS ALARM INPUT VOLTAGE: 24 VOLTS DC INPUT CURRENT: 8.0 AMPS MAX Figure #1: Active Chassis Functional Diagram 1.2.
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION INSTALLATION 2. Installation The MP3 is a 3RU chassis and comes pre-assembled and ready to mount to any existing 19” rack cabinet hub system using 10/32” rack screws. NOTE: This equipment is intended for installation in a RESTRICTED ACCESS LOCATION only. NOTE: Not for use in a computer room as defined in the Standard for Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75. Rack Mounting Precautions 2.1.
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 2.3.
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION Figure #2: Remote Powering Figure #3: Redundant Powering Figure #4: Redundant Remote Powering * In any of the examples above, be sure to refer to the next section for module power requirements. In any redundant scenario, if a power supply fails, the load on any remaining power supply must not exceed 8 amps.
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CHAPTER 3: HARDWARE NETWORK SET-UP HARDWARE NETWORK SET-UP 3. Hardware Network Set-up The MP3 active chassis can be easily connected to an existing network through the use of a patch cable connected between the network port on the rear of the chassis and any switch or router. For a connection directly to a PC or laptop, use a crossover cable. This product has been verified to work on Windows XP/2000 and Linux operating systems. 3.1.
CHAPTER 3: HARDWARE NETWORK SET-UP Table #4: Ethernet Interface Pin Assignments Table #5: Ethernet Interface LED Indicators 3-2 MAXNET® II – MP3 Active / Passive Chassis – Installation & Operation Manual
CHAPTER 4: STATUS MONITORING STATUS MONITORING 4. Status Monitoring 4.1. Chassis Interface Options The Active MAXNET II product line can be monitored and controlled in either of two ways: 4.2. a) A free, web-based interface. This comes pre-installed on every chassis and provides a user friendly method of configuring the administrative set-up and all monitoring and control. It is based on SNMP, but requires little knowledge of SNMP.
CHAPTER 4: STATUS MONITORING 4.4. Module Replacement In order to facilitate the replacement of any MAXNET II module, the software set-up information of the module such as HI and LO alarm thresholds and alias are stored in the chassis itself and not the module. If any module is removed the chassis and the same module or another of the same type is inserted into that slot of the chassis, then this configuration data will be maintained. This is not true for switch parameters though.
CHAPTER 4: STATUS MONITORING 4.6. SNMP Parameters Display Name Description Hostname/ Domain Name Optional fields. IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway Define the static IP address of the chassis. This address is maintained during power cycles and firmware upgrades. A factory reset will revert the IP back to 192.168.0.1 DNS Servers Enter the domain name server to be able to enter textual URLs instead of only IP addresses.
CHAPTER 4: STATUS MONITORING Display Name Description HMS MIB Variable Read Write / Read Only Switch Mode Automatic : switching based on threshold Manual : switch forced to Default position heRFSwitchMode / heOpSwitchMode RW Switch Control Default position of switch (PathA or PathB only). heRFSwitchControl / heOpSwitchControl RW Switch Revert Enable On: switch will revert back to default position if power returns to it (also, must be in automatic mode and hysteresis accounted for).
CHAPTER 4: STATUS MONITORING Display Name Description HMS MIB Variable Read Write / Read Only Input AGC Mode Automatic Gain Control mode, if set to on then the broadcast digital attenuator is automatically adjusted to provide RF power levels at laser input for optimum OMI. heOpTxInputAGCMode RW Input Modulation Mode Either CW or modulated. This variable affects the calibration of the RF power detector.
CHAPTER 4: STATUS MONITORING 4.7. Default Alarm Thresholds To change a modules Alarm Threshold from their default settings, log into the appropriate chassis and using the GUI click on the image of the module you desire to change. This will bring you to the parameters page for that particular module.
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CHAPTER 5: SETTING UP A MAXNET® II CHASSIS TO USE A MEINBERG NTP SERVER LOCAL HOST PC SETTING UP A MAXNET® II CHASSIS TO USE A MEINBERG NTP SERVER LOCAL HOST PC 5. Setting Up a MAXNET® II Chassis To Use A Meinberg NTP Server Local Host PC The following section describes an option to use one freely available time server program, in the event that there is no time server already existing on the customer’s network. Any other time server could be used by following the instructions provided with that program.
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CHAPTER 6: FTP SERVER FIRMWARE LOAD INSTRUCTIONS FTP SERVER FIRMWARE LOAD INSTRUCTIONS 6. FTP Server Firmware Load Instructions 1. Create a folder anywhere on your computer. The name and drive location should be remembered as it will be required in future steps. Place the .bin and .md5 files you wish to upgrade to into this folder. For this tutorial, we named the folder Maxnet2 and will be installing ‘image.mn2.bin’ and ‘images.md5’. 2. Download and install Filezilla Server program.
CHAPTER 6: FTP SERVER FIRMWARE LOAD INSTRUCTIONS 6-2 5. With User Name now created, highlight under the ‘Users’ window, select the ‘Shared folders’ under the ‘Page:’ window, then click ‘Add’ under ‘Directories’/ 6. A browser box will open. Browse to the location you created the folder during step one and press ‘OK’. 7. Ensure that the ‘Read’ is checked under ‘Files’, as well as ‘List’ and ‘+Subdirs’ is checked under ‘Directories’, then click ‘OK’.
CHAPTER 6: FTP SERVER FIRMWARE LOAD INSTRUCTIONS 8. Filezilla is now setup correctly. Leave it running in the background and open windows explorer and log into the chassis web interface. For the next section you need to know your computers IP. If you are unsure what it is, open windows command prompt. To access the command promt, Click ‘start’ and select ‘Run’. Type ‘cmd’ then ‘ok’) In the command prompt window, type ‘ipconfig’. Your IP should now be listed beside the ‘IP Address’ line. 9.
CHAPTER 6: FTP SERVER FIRMWARE LOAD INSTRUCTIONS 10. The filezilla interface window should show some signs of the file ‘image.mn2.bin’ file being transferred. 11. Once the image file has been transferred, you should see the Flash Firmware screen. If you have the statement ‘The MD5 checksum has been verified’, press the ‘Flash to ROM’button. Do not flash the ROM if the integrity check fails! – instead select ‘cancel firmware upgrade’ and try again. If it fails a second time, check your settings.
CHAPTER 6: FTP SERVER FIRMWARE LOAD INSTRUCTIONS 12. The flashing process should take between 2-3 minutes. The flashing process is complete when the large yellow COM light (on the back of the chassis) begins flashing again. At this point, log into the chassis web GUI again and select the ‘Firmware’ tab. The ‘Current Software Revision’ should now list the version of the digi code you just successfully installed.
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CHAPTER 7: MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 7. Maintenance & Troubleshooting 7.1. Maintenance Daily, ensure that the Power LED’s are on for all of the modules and that there are no Alarm lights. Ensure that the yellow ‘COM’ LED near the rear RJ45 port is blinking. Weekly, ensure that all module cooling fans are operational and unobstructed. Monthly, vacuum all module cooling fans. 7.2.
CHAPTER 7: MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING Each MAXNET II chassis ships with a default IP of 192.168.0.1, so the PC connected to it must have an IP address of 192.168.0.x where x is not equal to 1. This is not generally the case, so it must be forced. To modify the PC’s IP in Windows, choose Start -> Settings -> Network Connections -> Local Area Connection -> Properties -> Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
CHAPTER 7: MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 7.2.7. Module Will Not Insert Fully Into Chassis a) Remove the module and inspect it for damage or bent guide rails. Check active modules for damage to the power connector at the rear of the unit. b) Inspect the chassis for bent metal or obstructions. c) Be sure that the active module is inserted such that the module guide is in an odd numbered slot i.e. (left side of module is above an odd numbered slot and the right side is above an even number slot).
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CHAPTER 8: SERVICE & SUPPORT SERVICE & SUPPORT 8. Service & Support 8.1. Contact ATX Networks Please contact ATX Technical Support for assistance with any ATX products. Please contact ATX Customer Service to obtain a valid RMA number for any ATX products that require service and are in or out-of-warranty before returning a failed module to the factory.
CHAPTER 8: SERVICE & SUPPORT The MPAC-110 Power Supply receptacle fuse rating is 6.3 Amps 250 Volts slo blo. The MPAC-220 Power Supply fuse rating is 3.15 Amps 250 Volt slo blo. CAUTION: For continued protection against the risk of fire, replace only with the same type and rating of fuse. Power Supply Removal: Power (AC or DC) should be disconnected from the module before removing for replacement or service.
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