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Overview of the ASMi-52 Device 1-1
Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter provides an overview of the ASMi-52 device and the RADview
ASMi-52 user interface.
1.1 Overview of the RADview FCAPS Model
RADview provides a complete management solution for monitoring and
controlling the ASMi-52 device. The RADview solutions conform to ITU-T
Telecommunication Management Network (TMN) recommendations for SNMP
management systems, known as the FCAPS model:
• Fault management – detects and correlates fault in network devices, isolates
faults, and initiates recovery actions
• Configuration management – tracks configuration changes and configures,
installs, and distributes software and configuration files across the network
• Performance management – continuously monitors network performance
(QoS, CoS) and resource allocation
1.2 Overview of the ASMi-52 Device
ASMi-52 is a part of SHDSL technology, which offers a cost-effective solution for
delivering digital data. The data is delivered to customer premises over the existing
copper cables of the distribution network, while eliminating the need for
repeaters. The ASMi-52 modem is based on multiple-line rate SHDSL technology.
The modem is fully synchronous and operates in full duplex form. The modem
uses 2-wire or 4-wire line pairs, or a single unconditional copper twisted pair. The
ASMi-52 modem can operate as a CO or CPE unit (according to method of use
and user configuration). Different units are not required. The
ASMi-52 unit can be configured locally via a 10/100 mbps Ethernet port (as an
ordering option) or via an RS-232 control port. ASMi-52, together with an E1
interface port support, can also access the modem via a dedicated time slot in the
E1 interface.