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FCD-E1 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 6 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Technical Support 6-23
6.6 Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Is it possible to split the bandwidth while working in unframed mode?
Answer: No, when you work in unframed mode, it is impossible to split the
bandwidth to more than one user. The E1 port transparently transfers the incoming
data stream on a bit-by-bit basis. This allows the transfer of Unframed 2048 kbps
data streams.
Question: Which management platform should I use in order to mange FCD-E1?
Answer: In order to mange FCD-E1 you should use RADview TDM over HPOV
and a Solaris platform.
Question: What is the sequence of commands necessary for configuring
FCD-E1/T1 in the DTE-2 clock mode?
Answer: In order to configure the FCD-E1/T1 in the DTE2 clock mode, you must
first define clock mode = DTE2. Use the command 'DEF CH 1' or 'DEF CH 2
(depending on which channel you want to configure as clock source).
Then you can configure with 'DEF SYS' Master Clock = CH1 or Master Clock =
CH2.
Question: Is there any MTU size (Maximum Transmission Unit) limitation if I have
a Cisco router and want to use inband management on one of the above products
by using a dedicated Frame Relay or PPP protocol?
Answer: Yes, the 'Maximum Transmission Unit' must be configured to 200.
Question: What are the software upgrade options for FCD-E1?
Answer: FCD-E1 with software version 0.30 and above can be upgraded to
version 1.00. The ordering option is: FCD-E1/EPROM/1.00.
Software version 0.2x can be upgraded up to version 0.23. The ordering option is:
FCD-E1/EPROM/0.23.
Software version 0.1x must be checked separately for compatibility with version
software 0.23.
6.7 Technical Support
Technical support for this product can be obtained from the local distributor from
whom it was purchased.
For further information, please contact the RAD distributor
nearest you or one of
RAD's offices
worldwide.