INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL RICi-E3, RICi-T3 Fast Ethernet over E3/T3 Intelligent Converters Version 1.
RICi-E3, RICi-T3 Fast Ethernet over E3/T3 Intelligent Converters Version 1.0 Installation and Operation Manual Notice This manual contains information that is proprietary to RAD Data Communications Ltd. ("RAD"). No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form whatsoever without prior written approval by RAD Data Communications.
Limited Warranty RAD warrants to DISTRIBUTOR that the hardware in the RICi-E3, RICi-T3 to be delivered hereunder shall be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of shipment to DISTRIBUTOR.
General Safety Instructions The following instructions serve as a general guide for the safe installation and operation of telecommunications products. Additional instructions, if applicable, are included inside the manual. Safety Symbols This symbol may appear on the equipment or in the text. It indicates potential safety hazards regarding product operation or maintenance to operator or service personnel.
Handling Energized Products General Safety Practices Do not touch or tamper with the power supply when the power cord is connected. Line voltages may be present inside certain products even when the power switch (if installed) is in the OFF position or a fuse is blown. For DC-powered products, although the voltages levels are usually not hazardous, energy hazards may still exist.
Before connecting the DC supply wires, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit. Locate the circuit breaker of the panel board that services the equipment and switch it to the OFF position. When connecting the DC supply wires, first connect the ground wire to the corresponding terminal, then the positive pole and last the negative pole. Switch the circuit breaker back to the ON position.
there are restrictions on the diameter of wires in the telecom cables, between the equipment and the mating connectors. Caution To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cords. Attention Pour réduire les risques s’incendie, utiliser seulement des conducteurs de télécommunications 26 AWG ou de section supérieure. Some ports are suitable for connection to intra-building or non-exposed wiring or cabling only.
FCC-15 User Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of the Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Quick Start Guide RICi-E3, RICi-T3 should be installed by an experienced technician. If you are familiar with RICi-E3, RICi-T3, use this quick guide to prepare RICi-E3, RICi-T3 for operation. 1. Installing RICi-E3, RICi-T3 This section instructs you on connecting RICi-E3, RICi-T3 to the power and the network(s). Connecting the Interfaces To connect RICi-E3, RICi-T3 to the network: 1. Connect the network to the coax connector designated E3 or T3. 2.
Quick Start Guide Installation and Operation Manual 2. Configuring RICi-E3, RICi-T3 Configure RICi-E3, RICi-T3 to the desired operation mode via an ASCII terminal connected to the rear panel CONTROL port. Alternatively, you can manage RICi-E3, RICi-T3 over Telnet, a PC running a Web browsing application, or SNMP via the Ethernet or E3 port. Note Remote management requires assigning an IP address. Starting a Terminal Session To start a terminal session: 1.
RICi-E3, RICi-T3 Installation and Operation Manual Quick Start Guide Configuring Basic Parameters The Quick Setup menu allows you to configure mandatory elements. For additional information on parameters and the menus, refer to Chapter 4. To configure RICi-E3, RICi-T3: 1. Navigate to Main > Configuration > Quick Setup. 2. Configure the following parameters: Host IP Address Host IP Mask Default Gateway Host Tagging (untagged/tagged).
Quick Start Guide 4 Configuring RICi-E3, RICi-T3 Installation and Operation Manual RICi-E3, RICi-T3 Ver. 1.
Contents Chapter 1. Chapter Name 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Overview....................................................................................................................1-1 Device Options .......................................................................................................1-1 Application .............................................................................................................1-1 Features .............................................................................
Table of Contents 4.3 Installation and Operation Manual Additional Tasks.......................................................................................................4-19 Displaying the Inventory .......................................................................................4-19 Displaying the Status ............................................................................................4-19 Changing User Name and Password..............................................................
Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview RICi-E3, RICi-T3 is Ethernet customer-located equipment (CLE) and provides a demarcation point between the private LAN and the operator’s network. RICi-E3, RICi-T3 serves as an Ethernet to E3/T3 media converter that bridges a Fast Ethernet LAN interface and an unframed E3 or framed T3 interface. RICi-E3, RICi-T3 features autonegotiation, fault management and flow control capabilities. The internal bridge supports VLAN tagging and priority labeling according to IEEE 802.
Chapter 1 Introduction Installation and Operation Manual Features RICi-E3, RICi-T3 offers the features specified below. Network Interface The network interface terminates in an E3 or T3 coax network port. User Interface The user interface terminates in a 10/100BaseT port, operating in half or full duplex mode. The 10/100BaseT user port supports auto negotiation. Fault Management The unit provides a fault propagation mechanism.
RICi-E3, RICi-T3 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Inband Management For inband management, the IP host of RICi-E3, RICi-T3 can be configured to operate in tagged or untagged mode: • When tagging is enabled, the IP host packets receive a VLAN tag, creating a dedicated management VLAN. DHCP Client When the unit is starting up and if the DHCP client is enabled, the DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address, an IP mask and a default gateway to the unit.
Chapter 1 Introduction Installation and Operation Manual 1.3 Functional Description This section provides a functional description of RICi-E3, RICi-T3 by means of a block diagram (Figure 1-3). Network Interface Ethernet Interface E3/T3 Framer CPU ETH Switch RS-232 Figure 1-3. Block Diagram of RICi-E3, RICi-T3 The RICi-E3, RICi-T3 media converter consists of the following major modules: • • • • • • • 1-4 Power supply – provides +5V, +3.3V voltage to the internal elements.
RICi-E3, RICi-T3 Installation and Operation Manual 1.4 Chapter 1 Introduction Technical Specifications Network Interface E3 Interface type, connector Coax BNC Compliance G.703 Framing Unframed Data Rate 34.368 Mbps Line Code HDB3 Impedance 75Ω, unbalanced Interface type, connector Coax BNC Compliance GR-499-CORE ANSI T1.107 ANSI T1.102 Framing C-bit parity, M23 Data Rate 44.
Chapter 1 Introduction Front Panel Indicators Installation and Operation Manual PWR (green) On – RICi-E3, RICi-T3 is on Off – RICi-E3, RICi-T3 is off TST (yellow) On – test is in progress Off – no test is in progress Blinking (red/yellow) – alarm detected while test in progress ALM (red) On – alarm has been detected Off – no alarm has been detected Blinking (red/yellow) – alarm detected while test in progress LOS (red) On – network LOS (Loss of Signal) detected Off – network signal uninterrupted
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup This chapter describes installation and setup procedures for the RICi-E3, RICi-T3 unit. After installing the unit, refer to Chapter 3 for the operating instructions. If a problem is encountered, refer to Chapter 6 for test and diagnostic instructions. Internal settings, adjustment, maintenance, and repairs may be performed only by a skilled technician who is aware of the hazards involved.
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup 2.2 Installation and Operation Manual Package Contents The RICi-E3, RICi-T3 package includes the following items: • One RICi-E3 or RICi-T3 unit • CBL-DB9F-DB9M-STR control port cable (if ordered) • AC power cord • DC adapter • RM-33-2 rack mount kit (if ordered) 2.3 Mounting the Unit RICi-E3, RICi-T3 is designed for installation as a desktop unit. You may also mount two units into a 19” rack or attach one unit to a wall.
Installation and Operation Manual 2.4 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Connecting the Interface Cables Figure 2-1 illustrates the rear panel of a typical RICi-T3 unit. The RICi-E3 unit is xsimilar, except for an E3 interface instead of the T3 interface. Appendix A specifies the RICi-E3, RICi-T3 connector pinouts. ~100-240VAC/ 48/60VDC 10/100BaseT LINK T3 RX CONTROL TX ACT Figure 2-1.
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup 2.6 Installation and Operation Manual Connecting to Power RICi-E3, RICi-T3 accepts either 110-240 VAC or -48/-60 VDC power through the same power inlet. Warning Before connecting or disconnecting any communication cable, the unit must be earthed by connecting its power cord to a power outlet with an earth terminal, and by connecting the earth terminal on the panel (if provided) to a protective ground.
Chapter 3 Operation This chapter: • Explains how to power RICi-E3, RICi-T3 on and off • Provides a detailed description of the front panel controls and indicators and their functions • Defines the default settings • Provides the configuration alternatives • Illustrates the management menus. For additional information on parameters and menus, refer to Chapter 4. 3.1 Turning On the Unit To turn on the unit: • Connect the power cord to the mains.
Chapter 3 Operation Installation and Operation Manual Table 3-1.
Installation and Operation Manual 3.3 Chapter 3 Operation Default Settings Table 3-2 lists the default settings of the RICi-E3, RICi-T3 configuration parameters. Table 3-2. Default Settings Type Parameter Default Value IP address 0.0.0.0 IP mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway 0.0.0.0 Default IP 0.0.0.
Chapter 3 Operation Type Installation and Operation Manual Parameter Default Value Administrative Status Up Flow Control Enable Autonegotiation Enable Max Capability Advertised 100base – TX Full Duplex MDIX Auto Cross Over Enable Administrative Status Up Clock LBT Protocol HDLC Administrative Status Up Framing M23 Tx Clock LBT Line Build Out Up to 255 ft Protocol HDLC Forwarding Mode Transparent Aging Time 300 VLAN Tag Stacking Disable Port VID/Stacking VID 2 Copy Orig
Installation and Operation Manual Type Chapter 3 Operation Parameter Default Value Destination IP Address 0.0.0.0 Number of Frames to Send 1 MAC Swap Disable Looped Data All VLAN ID 1 Direction Local Forced Source Mac 00-00-00-00-00-00 Forced Destination Mac 00-00-00-00-00-00 Loopback Timeout 0 Loopback State Disable Port Network 1 VLAN ID 1 State Off Diagnostics Ping Loopbacks VLAN Test RICi-E3, RICi-T3 Ver. 1.
Chapter 3 Operation Installation and Operation Manual 3.4 Configuration Alternatives Configuration and monitoring operations are performed locally from an ASCII terminal connected to the control port or from a PC on the network via ConfiguRAD or RADview-Lite.
Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 3 Operation 4. To optimize the view of the system menus, do the following: Set the terminal emulator to VT100. If you are using HyperTerminal, set the terminal mode to the 132-column mode. 5. Power up RICi-E3, RICi-T3. When the unit has initialized and completed the self-test, a menu appears displaying initialization and self-test results. Logging In To log in: 1. Enter the default user name su for superuser. 2. Enter the default password 1234.
Chapter 3 Operation Installation and Operation Manual Navigating Tables Some RICi-E3, RICi-T3 management screens, such as the Inventory table and Manager table exceed the screen height and/or width and require scrolling to navigate between parameters.
Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 3 Operation Working with ConfiguRAD ConfiguRAD is a Web-based remote access terminal management software. It provides a user-friendly interface for configuring, collecting statistics and performing tests. Requirements for Web Based Management • Internet Explorer 6.0 and up, running on Windows™ • Netscape Communicator 7.0 and up, running on Windows™, HPOV or Linux • Firefox 1.0.4 and up, running on Windows™ • Mozilla 1.4.3 and up, running on Linux.
Chapter 3 Operation Installation and Operation Manual Logging In To log in from a Web browser: 1. Connect the Ethernet port to the LAN. 2. Verify that an IP address has been assigned to the relevant unit, using an ASCII terminal. 3. Open the Web browser. 4. Disable any pop-up blocking software, such as Google Popup Blocker. 5. In the address field, enter the IP address of RICi-E3, RICi-T3 and then press . The address line reads something like http://172.16.100.253. The Opening window appears. 6.
Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 3 Operation Working with RADview-Lite RADview-Lite is a user-friendly and powerful SNMP-based element management system (EMS), used for planning, provisioning and managing heterogeneous networks. RADview-Lite provides monitoring capabilities for RAD products and networks using their built-in SNMP agents. Configuration and diagnostic capabilities are available via a GUI-cut-through to ConfiguRAD.
Chapter 3 Operation 3.5 Installation and Operation Manual Menu Map Use the menu map as a reference while monitoring and configuring your unit. Chapter 4 illustrates the menus and explains the associated parameters. Main menu 1. Inventory 2. Configuration 1. Quick Setup 1. Host IP Address 2. Host IP Mask 3. Default Gateway 4. Host Tagging 5. Forwarding Mode 6. VLAN Tag Stacking 7. T3 Configuration 2. System 1. Management 1. Device Info 1. Device Name 2. Location 3. Contact Person 3. Physical Ports 4.
Installation and Operation Manual 3.6 Chapter 3 Operation Turning Off the Unit To power off the unit: • RICi-E3, RICi-T3 Ver. 1.0 Remove the power cord from the power source.
Chapter 3 Operation 3-14 Turning Off the Unit Installation and Operation Manual RICi-E3, RICi-T3 Ver. 1.
Chapter 4 Configuration This chapter illustrates the RICi-E3, RICi-T3 configuration screens and explains their parameters. For quick reference, a menu tree of the RICi-E3, RICi-T3 management software is available in Chapter 3. The remaining sections in this chapter explain the parameters available via the respective options in the Main menu.
Chapter 4 Configuration Installation and Operation Manual Configuring IP Host Parameters You may manage RICi-E3, RICi-T3 using a network management station on the LAN that is connected to RICi-E3, RICi-T3. In order to establish a proper connection, you have to configure the host IP address, the subnet mask and the default gateway. It is also possible to automatically receive these host IP parameters via the DHCP client when starting the unit.
Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Managing IP Parameters To define host IP parameters manually: 1. Navigate to Main Menu > Configuration > System > Management > Host IP. The Host IP menu appears as illustrated in Figure 4-2. RICi-E3, RICi-T3 Configuration>System> Management >Host IP 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. IP Address IP Mask Default gateway Read community Write community Trap community Host Tagging ... ... ... ... ... ... ... (0.0.0.0) (255.255.255.0) (0.0.0.
Chapter 4 Configuration Installation and Operation Manual Entering Device Information The RICi-E3, RICi-T3 management software allows you to assign a name to the unit, specify its location to distinguish it from the other devices installed in your system, and assign a contact person. To enter device information: 1. Navigate to Main Menu > System >Management > Device Info. The Device Information menu appears as illustrated in Figure 4-3. 2.
Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Configuring the Host Encapsulation The RICi-E3, RICi-T3 management software allows you to separate traffic. You can choose to allow packets to be received by the network port, the user port, by both or none of them. To separate traffic, you have to tag the VLAN packets and specify the VLAN ID, the priority and ports to be open to the relevant packets. To configure the host encapsulation: 1.
Chapter 4 Configuration Installation and Operation Manual RICi-E3, RICi-T3 Configuration>System> Management >Host IP 1. IP Address 2. IP Mask 3. Default gateway 4. Read community 5. Write community 6. Trap community 7. Host Tagging 8. Host VLAN ID [1-4094] 9. Host VLAN priority [0-7] 10. Physical Ports Access ... (0.0.0.0) ... (255.255.255.0) ... (0.0.0.0) ... (public) ... (private) ... (public) ... (Tagged) ... (1) ... (0) ...
Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration RICi-E3, RICi-T3 Configuration>System>Management>Manager List 1. Manager ID 2. Manager IP ... 3. Manager IP Mask ... 4. Manager Trap Mask ... 5. Save all (1) (1.1.1.1) (255.255.255.0) (Disable) > ESC-prev menu; !-main menu; &-exit; 1 user(s) Figure 4-6. Manager List Menu, Add Mode 3. When in Add mode, do the following: Select Manager IP, and enter the IP address of the management station.
Chapter 4 Configuration Installation and Operation Manual Controlling the Management Access You can enable or disable access to the RICi-E3, RICi-T3 management system via SNMP, Telnet or Web-based applications. By disabling SNMP, Telnet or Web, you prevent unauthorized access to the system when security of the RICi-E3, RICi-T3 IP address has been compromised. When SNMP, Telnet and Web access are disabled, you can only manage RICi-E3, RICi-T3 via an ASCII terminal connected to the Control port.
Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Configuring Control Port Parameters RICi-E3, RICi-T3 embedded software enables you to configure the serial port parameters, which include specifying terminal baud rate, and scrolling window size. The user-configurable size of the scrolling window specifies the height of the area that is reserved for status information. This area is located at the bottom of the screen.
Chapter 4 Configuration Installation and Operation Manual To modify the control port parameters: 1. Navigate to Main Menu > Configuration > System > Control Port. The Control Port menu appears as illustrated in Figure 4-8. RICi-E3, RICi-T3 Configuration>System>Control Port Terminal Type 2. Baud Rate 3. Set Scrolling Window Size[0 - 11] 3. Security Timeout (min)[0 - 60] (VT100) (115200 bps) (4) (10) > ESC-prev menu; !-main menu; &-exit 1 user(s) Figure 4-8. Control Port Menu 2.
Installation and Operation Manual 4.2 Chapter 4 Configuration Configuring for Operation Configuring RICi-E3, RICi-T3 includes the following steps: • Configuring network and user interfaces at the physical layer • Configuring the internal bridge • Configuring QoS parameters. Configuring Interfaces on the Physical Layer RICi-E3, RICi-T3 includes one network E3 or T3 port and one user Ethernet port. The Ethernet and E3 or T3 configuration menus can be accessed from the Physical Ports menu.
Chapter 4 Configuration Installation and Operation Manual To configure the Ethernet port: 1. From the Physical Ports menu, select Ethernet. The Ethernet menu appears as illustrated in Figure 4-9. RICi-E3, RICi-T3 Configuration > Physical Ports > Ethernet 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Administrative Status Auto-Negotiation Flow Control Max Capability Advertised MDIX Auto cross over (Up) (Enable) (Enable) (100base - TX Full Duplex) (Enable) > ESC-prev menu; !-main menu; &-exit 1 user(s) Figure 4-9. Ethernet Menu 2.
Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Configuring the E3 Port RICi-E3 includes an E3 port. You can configure its parameters at the physical level as follows: To configure the E3 port: 1. From the Physical Ports menu, select E3. The E3 menu appears as illustrated in Figure 4-10. RICi-E3 Configuration>Physical Ports >E3 1. Administrative status 2. Tx Clock 3. Protocol (Up) (internal clock) (LAPS) ESC-prev menu; !-main menu; &-exit 1 user(s) Figure 4-10. E3 Menu 2.
Chapter 4 Configuration Installation and Operation Manual Configuring the T3 Port RICi-T3 includes a T3 port. You can configure its parameters at the physical level as follows: To configure the T3 port: 1. From the Physical Ports menu, select T3. The T3 menu appears as illustrated in Figure 4-11. RICi-T3 Configuration > Physical Ports >T3 1. Administrative Status (Up) 2. Framing (M23) 3. Tx Clock (LBT) 4. Line Build Out (Up to 225ft) 5.
Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Configuring the Bridge The internal bridge of RICi-E3, RICi-T3 connects the ports of the unit. It must be configured to properly process the VLAN tags to maintain priority of the data flow. The bridge operates in Transparent mode (learning and filtering are disabled) or Filtered mode (learning and filtering are enabled). To configure the internal bridge: 1. Navigate to Main Menu > Configuration > Applications > Bridge.
Chapter 4 Configuration Installation and Operation Manual Configuring the MAC Table Static MAC addresses are stored in the MAC table. To add a static MAC address: 1. From the Bridge menu, select Static MAC Table. The Static MAC Table appears as illustrated in Figure 4-13.
Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration To clear the MAC table: 1. In the Static MAC Table, press . RICi-E3, RICi-T3 displays the following message: Are you sure (Y/N)? 2. Press to confirm your request. Configuring the Bridge Port To configure the bridge port: 1. From the Bridge menu, select Bridge Port. The Bridge Port menu appears as illustrated in Figure 4-15. RICi-E3, RICi-T3 Configuration>Applications>Bridge>Bridge Port (user) 1. Vlan Tag Stacking 2.
Chapter 4 Configuration Installation and Operation Manual Configuring the QoS Priorities RICi-E3, RICi-T3 supports three different traffic queues. These traffic queues can be assigned to different priority levels, according to the level of service represented by each queue. There are eight priority levels (0 – 7). To assign the traffic queues to priority levels: 1. Navigate to Main Menu > Configuration > Application > QoS The QoS menu appears as illustrated in Figure 4-16.
Installation and Operation Manual 4.3 Chapter 4 Configuration Additional Tasks This section describes additional operations available supported by the RICi-E3, RICi-T3 management software, including the following: • Displaying inventory • Displaying RICi-E3, RICi-T3 status at the system, physical and application levels • Changing user name and password • Transferring software and configuration files • Resetting RICi-E3, RICi-T3.
Chapter 4 Configuration Installation and Operation Manual To access the Monitoring menu: • From the Main menu, select Monitoring. The Monitoring menu appears as illustrated in Figure 4-18. RICi-E3, RICi-T3 Monitoring 1. System 2. Physical Ports 3. Applications > > > > ESC-prev menu; !-main menu; &-exit; 1 user(s) Figure 4-18.
Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration RICi-T3 Monitoring>System>Connection Status Index 1 2 Description ETHERNET PORT T3 PORT Type Status Fast Eth copper Up DS3E3 Up Operation Up Up Speed 100000000 44736000 r – Refresh Table ESC-prev menu; !-main menu; &-exit; ?-help Figure 4-20. T3 Connection Status Screen Displaying the Physical Port Status You can view the status of the RICi-E3, RICi-T3 physical port connections.
Chapter 4 Configuration Installation and Operation Manual The Ethernet Status screen includes the following information: Administrative Status – administrative status of the link (Up or Down), as specified via the Ethernet menu (Figure 4-9). Operational Status – current operational status of the link (Up or Down) Actual Speed & Duplex – current data rate and duplex mode of the link Actual Flow Control – enabled or disabled The status and statistics features and menus are detailed in Chapter 6.
Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Changing User Name and Password From the User Access menu you can change current user name and password. RICi-E3, RICi-T3 supports two user names and password, meaning that no additional user names can be defined. The unit ships with the following default user names and password: • User names su – Super user with read/write permissions user – Guest with read-only permissions. • Password 1234 – This password applies to both users.
Chapter 4 Configuration Installation and Operation Manual Transferring Software and Configuration Files This section instructs you on installing new software releases on RICi-E3, RICi-T3 units and transferring configuration files. RICi-E3, RICi-T3 stores two software versions, each of them in one of the two partitions of its flash memory, which also contains a boot program. The software is stored in compressed format.
Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration 3. From the File Transfer menu, perform the following: Select Server IP Address, and enter the IP address of the TFTP server. Select Remote File Name, and enter a file name as explained below. For downloading, assign a name to the file, which is to be downloaded to RICi-E3, RICi-T3. For uploading, specify a name, under which the file is going to be saved on the remote server.
Chapter 4 Configuration Installation and Operation Manual Resetting RICi-E3, RICi-T3 RICi-E3, RICi-T3 supports two types of reset: • Reset to the default setting • Overall reset of the device. Resetting to the Default You can reset RICi-E3, RICi-T3 to the factory default settings. To reset to the default settings: 1. From the System menu, select Set Factory Defaults. You are asked to confirm your request: The device will restart. Do you want to proceed? (Y/N) 2. Press to confirm your request.
Chapter 5 Configuring a Typical Application This chapter gives detailed instructions for configuring RICi-E3, RICi-T3 for a typical application. 5.1 Application Requirements Figure 5-1 illustrates a typical application, where a RICi-E3, RICi-T3 unit provides a demarcation point between the carrier and customer networks.
Chapter 5 Configuring a Typical Application 5.2 Installation and Operation Manual Connecting the Cables Connecting the Ethernet Port To connect the Ethernet interface: • Connect the user LAN to the RJ-45 connector designated 10/100 BaseT. Connecting the E3 or T3 Port To connect the E3 or T3 interface: 1. Connect the Rx cable to the BNC designated Rx. 2.
Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 5 Configuring a Typical Application Connecting DC Power A special IEC 60320 adapter for -48/-60 VDC power supply is available. 24 VDC RICi-E3, RICi-T3 units have a terminal block DC inlet and adapter supplied with the unit. To connect DC power: Refer to the DC power supply connection supplement for instructions how to wire the DC adapters, and to the Handling Energized Products section. 5.
Chapter 5 Configuring a Typical Application 5.4 Installation and Operation Manual Configuring the Physical Ports Configure the following physical ports: • E3 or T3 port • Ethernet port Configuring the E3 Port To configure the E3 port parameters: 1. Navigate to the E3 menu: Main Menu > Configuration > Physical Ports > E3 2. Configure the E3 parameter values as specified below: Administrative Status: Up Tx Clock: LBT Protocol: HLDC 3. Select Save.
Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 5 Configuring a Typical Application Configuring the Ethernet Port To configure the Ethernet port parameters: 1. Navigate to the Ethernet menu: Main Menu > Configuration > Physical Ports > Ethernet 2. Configure the Ethernet parameters as specified below: Administrative Status: Up Autonegotiation: Enable Flow Control: Enable Max Capability Advertised: 100BaseTx. 3. Select Save. Configuring the Bridge Parameters To configure the bridge parameters: 1.
Chapter 5 Configuring a Typical Application Installation and Operation Manual Configuring the Bridge Port To configure the bridge port: 1. Navigate to the Bridge Port menu: Main Menu > Configuration > Applications > Bridge > Bridge Port 2. Configure the Bridge Port parameter values: VLAN Tag Stacking PVID Copy Origin Priority Default Priority. 3. Select Save. Configuring the QoS Priorities The seven QoS levels must be assigned to three priority queues. To assign the traffic queues to priority levels: 1.
Chapter 6 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to perform the following tasks: • Monitor the RICi-E3, RICi-T3 performance • Display statistics • Perform connectivity tests. 6.1 Monitoring Performance Interface Statistics You can display statistic data for the both the Ethernet and E3/T3 ports. To view the Ethernet statistics: 1. From the Monitoring menu, select Physical Port. The Physical Port menu appears. 2. From the Physical Port menu, select Ethernet Statistics.
Chapter 6 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Installation and Operation Manual Table 6-1.
Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 6 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Table 6-2. E3 Statistics Parameters Parameter Description Rx Total Frames The total number of frames received. Rx Total Octets The total number of octets (bytes) received Rx Total Errors The total number of errors received Tx Total Frames The total number of frames transmitted.
Chapter 6 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Installation and Operation Manual Table 6-3. T3 Statistics Parameters Parameter Description Rx Total Frames The total number of frames received. Rx Total Octets The total number of octets (bytes) received Rx Total Errors The total number of errors received Tx Total Frames The total number of frames transmitted.
Installation and Operation Manual 6.2 Chapter 6 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Handling Alarms Alarms are viewed in the log file. Viewing Alarms Table 6-4 lists the event types that appear in the log file. The Log File screen is accessible from the System menu: Main Menu > Monitoring > System > Log File Table 6-4.
Chapter 6 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 6.3 Installation and Operation Manual Troubleshooting Table 6-5. Troubleshooting Trouble Symptoms Possible Cause Recommended Course of Action All front panel indicators are OFF The unit is not receiving power Check that power is supplied to the unit. LOS indicator is Red External problem Check the E3/T3 cable. LOS indicator is Yellow External problem Check the T3 cable.
Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 6 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting RICi-E3, RICi-T3 Diagnostics>Ping 1. 2. 3. 4. Destination IP Address ... (0.0.0.0) Number of Frames to Send [0 - 50] ... (0) Send Ping Stop Ping > 0 means send frames continuously ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit; 1 user(s) Figure 6-5. Ping Menu Tracing the Route This diagnostic utility traces the route through the network from RICi-E3, RICi-T3 to the destination host. To trace a route: 1.
Chapter 6 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Installation and Operation Manual Loopback Test This diagnostic utility executes either a remote or local loopback test. The purpose of these loopback tests is to determine the source of a break in the data flow. To execute a loopback test: 1. From the Diagnostics menu, select Loopback. The Loopback menu appears as illustrated in Figure 6-7. 2. From the Loopback menu, select Loopback State.
Installation and Operation Manual 6.5 Chapter 6 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Testing the Cables You may check the quality of the copper cables, connectors and terminations by running a Virtual Cable Test (VCT). During the test RICi-E3, RICi-T3 transmits a signal of known amplitude (+1V) over each pair of an attached cable, testing the RX and TX pairs sequentially. The signal travels over the cable until it is reflected by a cable error.
Chapter 6 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 6.6 Installation and Operation Manual 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. 6-10 Technical Support RICi-E3, RICi-T3 Ver. 1.
Appendix A Pinouts A.1 Ethernet Connector The 10/100 BaseT Ethernet electrical interface terminates in an 8-pin RJ-45 connector, wired accordance to Table A-1. Table A-1. 10/100 BaseT Ethernet Connector Pinouts A.2 Pin Function 1 Tx+ 2 Tx– 3 Rx+ 4, 5 – 6 Rx– 7, 8 – CONTROL Connector The Control terminal interface terminates in a V.24/RS-232 9-pin D-type female DCE connector. Table A-2 lists the Control connector pin assignments. Table A-2. CONTROL Connector Pinout RICi-E3, RICi-T3 Ver.
Chapter A Pinouts A-2 CONTROL Connector Installation and Operation Manual RICi-E3, RICi-T3 Ver. 1.
Appendix B Boot Manager This appendix provides a description of the RICi-E3, RICi-T3 boot procedure for downloading software using an ASCII terminal. The RICi-E3, RICi-T3 software is stored on a flash memory in two sections, the boot sector and the file system. The boot sector contains a boot program that calls the program itself from the file system. The file system can hold two compressed copies of the RICi-E3, RICi-T3 code.
Chapter B Boot Manager Installation and Operation Manual RAD RICi-E3/T3 Boot Version 1.20 (Jan 25 2005) Boot Manager Version 7.02 (Jan 25 2005) 0 - Exit Boot-Manager 1 - Dir 2 - Set active software copy 3 - Delete software copy 4 - Download an application by XMODEM 5 - Format flash 6 - Show basic hardware information 7 - Reset board 8 - System configuration. 9 - Download an application by TFTP Press the ESC key to return to the main menu. Select: Figure B-1.
Installation and Operation Manual B.2 Chapter B Boot Manager Transferring the Software and Configuration Files New software releases are distributed as separate files, which are downloaded to RICi-E3, RICi-T3 using the XMODEM protocol or TFTP from the Boot Manager menu. You may also download a new software release via TFTP, when the RICi-E3, RICi-T3 management software is already running (Main menu > Utilities > File Transfer).
Chapter B Boot Manager Installation and Operation Manual Downloading Application Files via TFTP To download application file via TFTP: 1. From the Boot Manager menu, select System Configuration. 2. Configure the IP parameters of RICi-E3, RICi-T3 (IP address, IP mask and default gateway). These parameters are valid only for the TFTP file transfer via the Boot Manager. 3. Start a TFTP application. 4.
Index —A— AC power site requirements, 2-1 AC power, 2-5 Administrative Status, 4-13, 4-14 Aging Time, 4-15 Alarms clearing, 6-5 viewing, 6-5 Application, 2-1 —B— Boot files, B-1 Boot Manager, B-1 accessing, B-1 Boot sequence, B-1 Bridge, 2-5 —C— ConfiguRAD, 2-2 choosing options, 3-10 navigating menus, 3-10 Configuring, 4-1, 4-26 ASCII terminal, 3-6 bridge port, 4-17 control port parameters, 4-9 device information, 4-4 DHCP client, 4-2 E3 port, 4-13 fault propagation, 4-11 Internal bridge, 4-15 IP host para
Index Functional description, 2-4 CPU, 2-4 Ethernet bridge, 2-4 network interface, 2-4 power supply, 2-4 RS-232 port, 2-4 user interface, 2-4 —G— Grounding, 2-1 —H— Host IP, 4-2 Host tagging tagged, 2-3, 4-5 untagged, 4-5 —I— Inband management Installation connecting interfaces, 2-4 connecting power, 2-5 Interfaces connecting, 2-4 E3, 2-2 Ethernet, 2-2 network, 2-2 pinouts control, A-1 Ethernet, A-1 statistics, 6-1 T3, 2-2 user, 2-2 Internal bridge, 2-2, 4-15 Inventory, 4-19 —L— LEDs, 2-6, 3-2 Line Build Ou
Installation and Operation Manual Screens Bridge, 4-15 Bridge Port, 4-17 Connection Status, 4-20 Diagnostics, 6-6 E3 Port, 4-13 Ethernet Statistics, 6-1 Ethernet Status, 4-21 File Transfer, 4-24 Log File, 6-4 clear, 6-5 Loopback, 6-8 MAC Table, 4-22 Manager List, 4-6 QoS (User Priority), 4-18 Reset Device, 4-26 Set Factory Defaults, 4-26 static MAC table, 4-16 T3 Port, 4-14 T3 Statistics, 6-3 Trace Route, 6-7 Software downloading, B-1 files, B-1 in flash memory, B-1 new releases, 4-24 updates, 4-24, B-3 ver
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DC Power Supply Connection – AC/DC Adapter (AD) Plug Note: Ignore this supplement if the unit is AC-powered. Certain units are equipped with a Wide Range AC/DC power supply. These units are equipped with a standard AC-type 3-prong power input connector located on the unit rear panel. This power input connector can be used for both AC and DC voltage inputs. For DC operation, a compatible AC/DC Adapter (AD) plug for attaching to your DC power supply lines is used (see Figure 1).
1 2 101.6 mm (4 in) 2 3 1 This panel is drawn to scale. To drill the holes for a wall installation, tear this page out of the manual or print it on letter-size paper (8.5"x11.0") and hold it against the wall. LEDs facing up - drill at 1. LEDs facing down - drill at 2. LEDs facing left - drill at 3. 3 176 mm (6.
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