APD-8 8-Channel FRAD / X.25 PAD

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1 Installation and Operation Manual APD-8 8-Channel FRAD / X.25 PAD

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3 APD-8 8-Channel FRAD / X.25 PAD 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. Right, title and interest, all information, copyrights, patents, know-how, trade secrets and other intellectual property or other proprietary rights relating to this manual and to the APD-8 and any software components contained therein are proprietary products of RAD protected under international copyright law and shall be and remain solely with RAD. APD-8 is a registered trademark of RAD. No right, license, or interest to such trademark is granted hereunder, and you agree that no such right, license, or interest shall be asserted by you with respect to such trademark. You shall not copy, reverse compile or reverse assemble all or any portion of the Manual or the APD-8. You are prohibited from, and shall not, directly or indirectly, develop, market, distribute, license, or sell any product that supports substantially similar functionality as the APD-8, based on or derived in any way from the APD-8. Your undertaking in this paragraph shall survive the termination of this Agreement. This Agreement is effective upon your opening of the APD-8 package and shall continue until terminated. RAD may terminate this Agreement upon the breach by you of any term hereof. Upon such termination by RAD, you agree to return to RAD the APD-8 and all copies and portions thereof. For further information contact RAD at the address below or contact your local distributor. International Headquarters RAD Data Communications Ltd. 24 Raoul Wallenberg St. Tel Aviv Israel Tel: Fax: market@rad.com North America Headquarters RAD Data Communications Inc. 900 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ USA Tel: (201) , Toll free: Fax: (201) market@radusa.com RAD Data Communications Ltd. Publication No /06

4 Limited Warranty RAD warrants to DISTRIBUTOR that the hardware in the APD-8 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. If, during the warranty period, any component part of the equipment becomes defective by reason of material or workmanship, and DISTRIBUTOR immediately notifies RAD of such defect, RAD shall have the option to choose the appropriate corrective action: a) supply a replacement part, or b) request return of equipment to its plant for repair, or c) perform necessary repair at the equipment's location. In the event that RAD requests the return of equipment, each party shall pay one-way shipping costs. RAD shall be released from all obligations under its warranty in the event that the equipment has been subjected to misuse, neglect, accident or improper installation, or if repairs or modifications were made by persons other than RAD's own authorized service personnel, unless such repairs by others were made with the written consent of RAD. The above warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied. There are no warranties which extend beyond the face hereof, including, but not limited to, warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, and in no event shall RAD be liable for consequential damages. RAD shall not be liable to any person for any special or indirect damages, including, but not limited to, lost profits from any cause whatsoever arising from or in any way connected with the manufacture, sale, handling, repair, maintenance or use of the APD-8, and in no event shall RAD's liability exceed the purchase price of the APD-8. DISTRIBUTOR shall be responsible to its customers for any and all warranties which it makes relating to APD-8 and for ensuring that replacements and other adjustments required in connection with the said warranties are satisfactory. Software components in the APD-8 are provided "as is" and without warranty of any kind. RAD disclaims all warranties including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. RAD shall not be liable for any loss of use, interruption of business or indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages of any kind. In spite of the above RAD shall do its best to provide error-free software products and shall offer free Software updates during the warranty period under this Agreement. RAD's cumulative liability to you or any other party for any loss or damages resulting from any claims, demands, or actions arising out of or relating to this Agreement and the APD-8 shall not exceed the sum paid to RAD for the purchase of the APD-8. In no event shall RAD be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages or lost profits, even if RAD has been advised of the possibility of such damages. This Agreement shall be construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the State of Israel.

5 Product Disposal To facilitate the reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery of waste equipment in protecting the environment, the owner of this RAD product is required to refrain from disposing of this product as unsorted municipal waste at the end of its life cycle. Upon termination of the unit s use, customers should provide for its collection for reuse, recycling or other form of environmentally conscientious disposal. 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 Warning 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. Danger of electric shock! Avoid any contact with the marked surface while the product is energized or connected to outdoor telecommunication lines.. Protective earth: the marked lug or terminal should be connected to the building protective earth bus. Warning Some products may be equipped with a laser diode. In such cases, a label with the laser class and other warnings as applicable will be attached near the optical transmitter. The laser warning symbol may be also attached. Please observe the following precautions: Before turning on the equipment, make sure that the fiber optic cable is intact and is connected to the transmitter. Do not attempt to adjust the laser drive current. Do not use broken or unterminated fiber-optic cables/connectors or look straight at the laser beam. The use of optical devices with the equipment will increase eye hazard. Use of controls, adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified herein, may result in hazardous radiation exposure. ATTENTION: The laser beam may be invisible!

6 In some cases, the users may insert their own SFP laser transceivers into the product. Users are alerted that RAD cannot be held responsible for any damage that may result if non-compliant transceivers are used. In particular, users are warned to use only agency approved products that comply with the local laser safety regulations for Class 1 laser products. Always observe standard safety precautions during installation, operation and maintenance of this product. Only qualified and authorized service personnel should carry out adjustment, maintenance or repairs to this product. No installation, adjustment, maintenance or repairs should be performed by either the operator or the user. General Safety Practices Handling Energized Products 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 working on equipment connected to power lines or telecommunication lines, remove jewelry or any other metallic object that may come into contact with energized parts. Unless otherwise specified, all products are intended to be grounded during normal use. Grounding is provided by connecting the mains plug to a wall socket with a protective earth terminal. If an earth lug is provided on the product, it should be connected to the protective earth at all times, by a wire with a diameter of 18 AWG or wider. Rack-mounted equipment should be mounted only in earthed racks and cabinets. Always make the ground connection first and disconnect it last. Do not connect telecommunication cables to ungrounded equipment. Make sure that all other cables are disconnected before disconnecting the ground. Connection of AC Mains Make sure that the electrical installation complies with local codes. Always connect the AC plug to a wall socket with a protective ground. The maximum permissible current capability of the branch distribution circuit that supplies power to the product is 16A. The circuit breaker in the building installation should have high breaking capacity and must operate at short-circuit current exceeding 35A. Always connect the power cord first to the equipment and then to the wall socket. If a power switch is provided in the equipment, set it to the OFF position. If the power cord cannot be readily disconnected in case of emergency, make sure that a readily accessible circuit breaker or emergency switch is installed in the building installation. In cases when the power distribution system is IT type, the switch must disconnect both poles simultaneously. Connection of DC Mains Unless otherwise specified in the manual, the DC input to the equipment is floating in reference to the ground. Any single pole can be externally grounded. Due to the high current capability of DC mains systems, care should be taken when connecting the DC supply to avoid short-circuits and fire hazards. DC units should be installed in a restricted access area, i.e. an area where access is authorized only to qualified service and maintenance personnel. Make sure that the DC supply is electrically isolated from any AC source and that the installation complies with the local codes.

7 The maximum permissible current capability of the branch distribution circuit that supplies power to the product is 16A. The circuit breaker in the building installation should have high breaking capacity and must operate at short-circuit current exceeding 35A. 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. A readily accessible disconnect device that is suitably rated and approved should be incorporated in the building installation. If the DC mains are floating, the switch must disconnect both poles simultaneously. Connection of Data and Telecommunications Cables Data and telecommunication interfaces are classified according to their safety status. The following table lists the status of several standard interfaces. If the status of a given port differs from the standard one, a notice will be given in the manual. Ports Safety Status V.11, V.28, V.35, V.36, RS-530, X.21, 10 BaseT, 100 BaseT, Unbalanced E1, E2, E3, STM, DS-2, DS-3, S-Interface ISDN, Analog voice E&M SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage: Ports which do not present a safety hazard. Usually up to 30 VAC or 60 VDC. xdsl (without feeding voltage), Balanced E1, T1, Sub E1/T1 FXS (Foreign Exchange Subscriber) FXO (Foreign Exchange Office), xdsl (with feeding voltage), U-Interface ISDN TNV-1 Telecommunication Network Voltage-1: Ports whose normal operating voltage is within the limits of SELV, on which overvoltages from telecommunications networks are possible. TNV-2 Telecommunication Network Voltage-2: Ports whose normal operating voltage exceeds the limits of SELV (usually up to 120 VDC or telephone ringing voltages), on which overvoltages from telecommunication networks are not possible. These ports are not permitted to be directly connected to external telephone and data lines. TNV-3 Telecommunication Network Voltage-3: Ports whose normal operating voltage exceeds the limits of SELV (usually up to 120 VDC or telephone ringing voltages), on which overvoltages from telecommunication networks are possible. Always connect a given port to a port of the same safety status. If in doubt, seek the assistance of a qualified safety engineer. Always make sure that the equipment is grounded before connecting telecommunication cables. Do not disconnect the ground connection before disconnecting all telecommunications cables.

8 Some SELV and non-selv circuits use the same connectors. Use caution when connecting cables. Extra caution should be exercised during thunderstorms. When using shielded or coaxial cables, verify that there is a good ground connection at both ends. The earthing and bonding of the ground connections should comply with the local codes. The telecommunication wiring in the building may be damaged or present a fire hazard in case of contact between exposed external wires and the AC power lines. In order to reduce the risk, 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. In such cases, a notice will be given in the installation instructions. Do not attempt to tamper with any carrier-provided equipment or connection hardware. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) The equipment is designed and approved to comply with the electromagnetic regulations of major regulatory bodies. The following instructions may enhance the performance of the equipment and will provide better protection against excessive emission and better immunity against disturbances. A good earth connection is essential. When installing the equipment in a rack, make sure to remove all traces of paint from the mounting points. Use suitable lock-washers and torque. If an external grounding lug is provided, connect it to the earth bus using braided wire as short as possible. The equipment is designed to comply with EMC requirements when connecting it with unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cables. However, the use of shielded wires is always recommended, especially for high-rate data. In some cases, when unshielded wires are used, ferrite cores should be installed on certain cables. In such cases, special instructions are provided in the manual. Disconnect all wires which are not in permanent use, such as cables used for one-time configuration. The compliance of the equipment with the regulations for conducted emission on the data lines is dependent on the cable quality. The emission is tested for UTP with 80 db longitudinal conversion loss (LCL). Unless otherwise specified or described in the manual, TNV-1 and TNV-3 ports provide secondary protection against surges on the data lines. Primary protectors should be provided in the building installation. The equipment is designed to provide adequate protection against electro-static discharge (ESD). However, it is good working practice to use caution when connecting cables terminated with plastic connectors (without a grounded metal hood, such as flat cables) to sensitive data lines. Before connecting such cables, discharge yourself by touching earth ground or wear an ESD preventive wrist strap.

9 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the Installation and Operation manual, may cause harmful interference to the radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Canadian Emission Requirements This Class A digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulation. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Warning per EN (CISPR-22) Warning This is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user will be required to take adequate measures. Avertissement Cet appareil est un appareil de Classe A. Dans un environnement résidentiel, cet appareil peut provoquer des brouillages radioélectriques. Dans ces cas, il peut être demandé à l utilisateur de prendre les mesures appropriées. Achtung Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können bei Betrieb dieses Gerätes Rundfunkströrungen auftreten, in welchen Fällen der Benutzer für entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist.

10 Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer's Name: Manufacturer's Address: RAD Data Communications Ltd. 24 Raoul Wallenberg St. Tel Aviv Israel Declares that the product: Product Name: APD-8 Conforms to the following standard(s) or other normative document(s): EMC: EN (1994) Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment. EN (1992) Electromagnetic compatibility Generic immunity standards for residential, commercial and light industry. Safety: EN (1992/93) Safety of information technology equipment, including electrical business equipment. Supplementary Information: The product herewith complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC. The product was tested in a typical configuration. Tel Aviv, 29 October 1996 Haim Karshen VP Quality European Contact: RAD Data Communications GmbH, Otto-Hahn-Str , Ottobrunn-Riemerling, Germany

11 Contents Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 Overview Technical Specifications Chapter 2. Installation 2.1 Introduction Unpacking Site Requirements Power Data Channel Connections Main Links Connections Front and Rear Panel Clearance Ambient Requirements Hardware Configuration Information General Information Internal Jumpers INIT-NOR Jumper, (JP11) INIT Link 1 Jumper, (JP15) Interface Board Jumper Setting Procedure Installation in 19" Racks Installation of a Single Unit Installation of Two Units Cable Connections Asynchronous Data Channel Connections Synchronous Link Connection Power Connection Chapter 3. Operation 3.1 Overview Controls, Indicators and Connectors Front Panel Controls, Indicators and Connectors Rear Panel Controls and Connectors Operating Procedure Power-On Normal Operation Power-Off Upgrading the Software Troubleshooting Appendix A. Connector Pinouts APD-8 i

12 Table of Contents Installation and Operation Manual ii APD-8

13 Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview APD-8 is a multiprotocol FRAD that provides access to public or private Frame Relay networks. Asynchronous data is sent directly over the Frame Relay or encapsulated over X.25 / Frame Relay (Annex G), to achieve maximum reliability APD-8 has one synchronous port which supports data rates up to 2 Mbps. The synchronous port can be configured to either X.25 or Frame Relay. The synchronous port can be V.24, V.35, X.21 or RS-530. Interfaces V.24 and V.35 for the port can be DCE or DTE layer 1 (per order). The X.21 and RS-530 interfaces can only be DTE. An optional ISDN, U-INT or DDS (always DTE layer 1) interface can be provided for the port. APD-8 can connect up to eight asynchronous channels. The asynchronous channels can be configured as X.28 or SLIP and operate at data rates up to kbps. APD-8 supports a wide range of applications. For information on the APD-8 features and applications, refer to the RAD Packet Switching Applications Guide. APD-8 Overview 1-1

14 Chapter 1 Introduction Installation and Operation Manual 1.2 Technical Specifications General Number of Ports 1 synchronous Indicators 8 asynchronous Power Main links activity Sub-channels activity Loss of synchronization Error Overflow Test Packet Size Up to 4096 bytes for X.25 Throughput RAM Size Synchronous Link Number of Ports 1 Asynchronous Channels Data Rate Up to 8K for other protocols 500 packets per second 2 MB Up to 2 Mbps Interface RS-232/V.24, X.21, V.35, RS-530, DDS, U- INT, ISDN (specified in purchase order) Connectors Clocking Number of Channels 8 Data Rate Interface Connector Flow Control RS-232/V.24: 25-pin D-type, female (DCE, DTE) X.21: 15-pin, female (DTE) V.35: 34-pin, female (DCE, DTE) RS-530: 25-pin D-type, female (DTE) DDS: CSU/DSU interface, UTP cable, RJ-45 ISDN: S-interface, UTP cable, RJ-45 External clocking for receive and transmit paths. Internal clock for DCE interfaces. 75 bps to Kbps, programmable RS-232/V.24 (DCE) RJ-45 XON/XOFF or RTS/CTS flow control 1-2 Technical Specifications APD-8

15 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Channel Log-on Messages Command Modes Herald and bulletin (user-definable) CCITT Rec. X.28 and proprietary extensions CCITT Rec. X.29 Terminal Handling Enhanced, handling beyond CCITT Rec. X.3 requirements Power Supply Voltage 115 or 230 V ac (in accordance with order), 50/60Hz Consumption Fuse 15 W 125 ma, 250 V Physical Height 4.4cm (1.7 in) Width Depth Weight 21.6 cm (8.5 in) 24.6cm (9.5 in) 1.8 kg (3.9 lb) Environment Temperature 0 50 C ( F) Humidity Up to 90%, non-condensing APD-8 Technical Specifications 1-3

16 Chapter 1 Introduction Installation and Operation Manual 1-4 Technical Specifications APD-8

17 Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Introduction This chapter provides mechanical and electrical installation procedures for APD-8. APD-8 is delivered completely assembled. It can be installed as a desktop unit or mounted in a 19 rack. After installing the unit, see the RAD Packet Switching Guide for system configuration information and procedures. If a problem is encountered, see the RAD Packet Switching Guide for troubleshooting and diagnostic testing instructions. 2.2 Unpacking Perform a preliminary inspection of the equipment container before unpacking. Note any evidence of damage and report it immediately. To unpack the equipment: 1. Place the container on a clean flat surface, cut all straps, and open or remove the top cover. 2. Take out the unit carefully and place it securely on a clean surface. 3. Inspect the product and report any damage immediately. 2.3 Site Requirements Power Install the APD-8 unit within 1.5 m (5 ft) of an easily-accessible grounded AC outlet that supplies 115 or 230 VAC, in accordance with the nominal supply voltage of your APD-8 (preferred voltage must be specified in your order). Data Channel Connections APD-8 has eight RJ-45 connectors - one for each asynchronous data channel. APD-8 Site Requirements 2-1

18 Chapter 2 Installation Installation and Operation Manual Main Links Connections The APD-8 main links connector depends on the interface supplied with the device. RS-232/V24: - 25-pin D-type, female connector X.21: - 15-pin, female connector V.35: - 34-pin, female connector RS-530: - 25-pin D-type, female connector DDS: - CSU/DSU interface, UTP cable, RJ-45 ISDN: - S-interface, UTP cable, RJ-45. Appendix A provides the pin allocations. Front and Rear Panel Clearance Ambient Requirements If the APD-8 is installed in a 19" rack, leave at least 90 cm (36") of frontal clearance for operator access. Leave at least 10cm (4") clearance at the rear of the unit for interface cable connections. The ambient operating temperature of the APD-8 should be 0 to 50ºC (32 to 122ºF), at a relative humidity of up to 90%, non-condensing. General Information Note 2.4 Hardware Configuration Information The APD-8 has one main board which contains: 1 jumper for hardware configuration of the APD-8. A CPU that runs the APD-8 software. FLASH memory that receives downloaded software from a connected terminal. This section provides descriptions of the functions of the internal jumpers, and provides step-by-step jumper setting instructions. The default settings for each jumper are also listed. The default settings of the APD-8 jumpers are suitable for most applications. If your requirements are different, set the jumpers in accordance with your requirements before APD-8 installation. Following installation, all other configuration actions are performed through the APD-8 command facility. For more information, see the RAD Packet Switching Guide. 2-2 Hardware Configuration Information APD-8

19 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 2 Installation Internal Jumpers Warning Figure 2-1. APD-8 Boards Figure 2-2 shows the locations of the jumpers on the APD-8 main board. To avoid the danger of an electrical shock, always turn the power switch off and disconnect the power cable from the power source before opening the unit. INIT-NOR Jumper, (JP11) This jumper determines the unit's active configuration at startup. NOR Normal operation APD-8 uses the parameters selected by the user during the last configuration session. APD-8 Hardware Configuration Information 2-3

20 Chapter 2 Installation Installation and Operation Manual INIT Initialization When the unit is switched on, it loads the default configuration. The factory setting is NOR. Link 1 Jumper, (JP15) Controls link 1. Interface Board Figure 2-2. APD-8 Jumper Locations APD-8 is available with seven types of removable interface boards: V.24 (RS-232) interface for DTE and DCE V.35 interface for DTE and DCE RS-530 interface for DTE X.21 interface for DTE DDS interface for DTE ISDN. 2-4 Hardware Configuration Information APD-8

21 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 2 Installation Warning To avoid the danger of electrical shock, always turn the power switch off and disconnect the power cable from the power source before opening the APD-8. The interface board determines the physical layer configuration of an APD-8 link. Each interface board is configured either as DCE or DTE. When the board is a DCE interface board, use a flat cable to connect the link to a terminal. The link supplies its clock and the clock parameter must be configured as internal clock (see the RAD Packet Switching Guide). If the board is a DTE interface board, the link uses the APD-8 internal clock and the clock parameter must be configured as external clock (see the RAD Packet Switching Guide). Jumper Setting Procedure To change the jumper setting: 1. To access the main board of the unit, remove the screw fastening the top cover to the case, and remove the top cover. 2. See Figure 2-2 and identify the jumper locations and settings. Change settings if required. 3. Reattach the APD-8 cover, and tighten its screw. Do not exert excessive torque while tightening these screws. Warning 2.5 Installation in 19" Racks APD-8 can be installed in 19" racks. The unit's height corresponds to 1U (1.75"). The width of the unit is slightly less than the available mounting width. Two rack adapter kits are available for APD-8. One adapter kit provides the required hardware to install a single device. The other kit provides the required hardware to install two devices side by side. Disconnect the units from AC power before performing the following procedures. APD-8 Installation in 19" Racks 2-5

22 Chapter 2 Installation Installation and Operation Manual Installation of a Single Unit The single APD-8 adapter installation kit includes one short bracket and one long bracket. To prepare the device for rack installation (see Figure 2-3): 1. Attach the two brackets by inserting the two screws into the front holes on the two side walls of the device (nuts are already in place, on the inner side of the walls). 2. Tighten the screws. 3. After attaching the brackets, fasten the brackets to the side rails of the rack by inserting and tightening four screws (not included in the kit), two on each side. Installation of Two Units Figure 2-3. Installing a Single APD-8 in a 19" Rack The dual APD-8 adapter installation kit includes two long side rails (one for each unit) and two short side brackets. The long side rails slide together, thus joining the two units together, and the short side brackets hold the two units in the 19" rack. To prepare the devices for rack installation (see Figure 2-4): 1. Fasten the long side rails to each unit separately using the four screws supplied (right side to one unit, left side to the second unit). 2. Attach one short bracket opposite the side rail of each unit using the two screws supplied. 3. Slide the two rails together. This is done by fitting the outer flange into the groove so that the top and bottom flanges fit tightly into each other. 2-6 Installation in 19" Racks APD-8

23 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 2 Installation 4. Place the black plastic caps in the ends of the rails to prevent movement in the units and to protect the rail ends. 5. Place the assembled units in the rack and fasten the brackets to the side rails of the rack, using the two screw holes situated on each side. The screws are not included in the kit since they are supplied with the rack. Figure 2-4. Installing Two APD-8s in a 19" Rack APD-8 Installation in 19" Racks 2-7

24 Chapter 2 Installation Installation and Operation Manual 2.6 Cable Connections APD-8 has one connector on the rear panel that serves the synchronous link and eight RJ-45 connectors on the front panel for the asynchronous data channels. Asynchronous Data Channel Connections The APD-8 channel interfaces are configured as data communication equipment (DCE) interfaces, thereby allowing direct connection, through RS-232 port cables, to data terminal equipment (DTE). If modems are used to extend the range (tailend circuits), cross-over cables are required. Channel interfaces are asynchronous, so clock signals are not supported or required. Synchronous Link Connection The synchronous link connector type depends on the APD-8 interface: RS-232/V24: 25-pin D-type, female connector, DTE or DCE X.21: 15-pin, female connector V.35: 34-pin, female connector, DTE or DCE RS-530: 25-pin D-type, female connector DDS: 8-pin RJ-45, female connector ISDN: RJ-45 connector. Appendix A lists the pin allocations for the various links connectors. Note The user data cables and the synchronous links cables should be shielded, in order to comply with FCC rules. The APD-8 and its data interfaces will work well even if the cables are not shielded, but some radio interference may occur. Power Connection Warning AC power is supplied to the unit through the 5 ft (1.5 m) power cable terminated by a standard 3-prong plug. Connect the cable between the AC power connector on the APD-8 rear panel and a standard grounded AC power outlet. BEFORE SWITCHING ON THIS UNIT, connect the protective earth terminals of this device to the protective ground conductor of the power cord. Insert the power cord plug only into an outlet that has a protective earth contact. Do not negate this protective action by using an extension cord (power cable) without a protective conductor (grounding). Interrupting the protective grounding conductor (inside or outside the unit) or disconnecting the protective earth terminal can make this instrument dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited. When replacing fuses, use only fuses with the required rated current, as marked on the APD-8 rear panel. Avoid using repaired fuses and shortcircuiting fuse holders. If you suspect that the protection offered by fuses has been impaired, make the instrument inoperative and secure it against unintended operation. 2-8 Cable Connections APD-8

25 Chapter 3 Operation 3.1 Overview APD-8 supports a wide range of applications, such as: An access unit to X.25 private or public networks An access server to X.25 ports of mainframes An asynchronous switch and contention A FRAD to run asynchronous data in X.25 packets over Frame Relay A FRAD to run asynchronous data directly over Frame Relay (for example, SLIP protocol over Frame Relay). For more information, refer to the RAD Packet-Switching Application Guide. 3.2 Controls, Indicators and Connectors Front Panel Controls, Indicators and Connectors Table 3-1 lists the functions of the APD-8 front panel indicators and connectors. The numbers listed under Item refer to the identification numbers in Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1. APD-8 Front Panel Controls, Indicators and Connectors APD-8 Controls, Indicators and Connectors 3-1

26 Chapter 3 Operation Installation and Operation Manual Table 3-1. APD-8 Controls, Indicators and Connectors Description Item Control, Indicator or Connector Function 1 PWR Indicator On when APD-8 is powered 2 Main Link Activity Indicators On when the link is active (receives or transmits frames) 3 Channel Activity Indicators (one for each channel) On when the corresponding channel is active (receives or transmits data) 4 SYNC Indicators Indicates the synchronization status: Off when the unit is not powered On when the unit is powered and synchronized with the corresponding peer. Blinks continuously when the unit is powered, but not synchronized with its peer. 5 ERR Indicator On when a hardware malfunction was detected during the self-test. 6 OVF Indicator On when the buffers are full. This condition usually indicates that one of the DTE units connected to the unit does not respond to the unit's flow control commands, a condition that may be caused by incorrect configuration of APD-8. 7 TEST Indicator On when the APD-8 is in the diagnostics mode (a test loop is active). Traffic is not interrupted. 8 RESET Button Resets the unit's internal circuits (including the data buffers) and initiates the power-up self-test. 9 Channel Connectors Connection to the APD-8 channels (one connector per channel) 3-2 Controls, Indicators and Connectors APD-8

27 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 3 Operation Rear Panel Controls and Connectors Table 3-2 lists the functions of the APD-8 rear panel controls and connectors. The numbers under the heading Item refer to the identification numbers in Figure 3-2. Figure 3-2. APD-8 Rear Panel Controls and Connectors Table 3-2. APD-8 Rear Panel Controls and Indicators Item Control or Connector Function 1 Power Connector AC power connector with integral fuse 2 Power Switch Turns the unit on 3 Links Connectors Connection to link Note Power-On 3.3 Operating Procedure APD-8 normally operates unattended. Operator intervention is only required when setting up the unit for the first time or when adapting it to new operational requirements. The APD-8 configuration is stored in a non-volatile memory, and is not affected when power is turned off. To activate the unit: 1. Connect the power cable to the APD-8 rear power connector. 2. Set the power switch to ON. The PWR indicator turns on. If the link to its synchronous DTE/DCE peer is not operational yet, the SYNC indicator of APD-8 blinks. Wait until the link becomes operational, and check that the SYNC indicator stops blinking and lights continuously. 3. Check that the ERR, OVF and TEST indicators turn off after the unit's self-test. APD-8 Operating Procedure 3-3

28 Chapter 3 Operation Installation and Operation Manual Normal Operation During normal operation, the PWR, SYNCs and MAINs indicators light continuously and the TEST, OVF and ERR indicators must remain off. Channel activity indicators blink according to the traffic load, and turn off if the channel is idle. Power-Off To turn the APD-8 off: Set the power switch to OFF. 3.4 Upgrading the Software The product family supports a flash memory which enables updating the software via a terminal. It is not necessary to replace the EPROMs to upgrade the software. Once connected to the terminal, follow on-screen instructions to perform the upgrade. To upgrade the software: 1. Connect the terminal to port no.1 on the device. 2. From the Main menu, select option 2. The System Control menu appears. SYSTEM CONTROL MENU 1.) Link down 2.) Link up 3.) Clear Channel 4.) Clear LCN 5.) Update date 6.) Update time 7.) Reset statistics 8.) Rearrange NOVRAM 9.) Reset 10.) Set default configuration 11.) Disconnect dial link 12.) Enable software upgrade <Enter> EXIT Figure 3-3. System Control Menu 3-4 Upgrading the Software APD-8

29 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 3 Operation 3. From the System Control menu, select option 12. The following screen appears: WARNING!!! THIS ACTION WILL ENABLE YOU TO DOWNLOAD A NEW SOFTWARE VERSION AFTER RESET. Type: LINK1 for download through link 1. CHAN1 for download through front channel 1. You should connect a terminal configured: 9600, N, 8, 1 to the desired port. 4. Type CHAN1 and press <Enter>. Figure 3-4. Warning Message 5. Reset the device by pressing the RESET button on the front panel of the module. If a problem occurs during the software download, the following screen appears: Software Upgrade System Please select one of the following: 1) 9600 bit/s 2) bit/s 3) bit/s 4) bit/s 5) bit/s 6) Run the existing software (NO download) Figure 3-5. Software Upgrade System Menu 6. Select option 6 to run the existing software. The following message appears: CHANNEL NUMBER 1 Figure 3-6. Channel Message Number 7. When the software is downloaded successfully, the following message appears: Software Upgrade System Software successfully loaded Figure 3-7. Software Upgrade System Message APD-8 Upgrading the Software 3-5

30 Chapter 3 Operation Installation and Operation Manual 3.5 Troubleshooting If a problem occurs, you can perform the following preliminary steps to return APD-8 to normal operation. To perform preliminary troubleshooting: 1. Check if the unit is turned on (PWR indicator is on). 2. Check if the cables are properly connected. 3. Check if the equipment connected to the unit is turned on and operates normally. 4. Check the LED indicators. 5. Check if the configurations of the APD-8 PAD and the remote PAD or switch correspond to the requirements of the equipment connected to its channels. 6. If steps 1 to 5 do not correct the problem, press RESET or turn the unit off and then on again. If the problem persists, see Chapter 5 in the RAD Packet Switching Guide for additional solutions. 3-6 Troubleshooting APD-8

31 Appendix A Connector Pinouts This appendix provides information needed for the APD-8 interface connections. The information presented in this appendix includes a description of the Control connector, connector pin functions and where applicable the recommended wiring for relevant adapter cables. X.21 Port Pinouts A.1 Interface Connectors V.24 Port Pinouts APD-8 Interface Connectors A-1

32 Appendix A Connector Pinouts Installation and Operation Manual V.35 Port Pinouts V.36 Port Pinouts A-2 Interface Connectors APD-8

33 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix A Connector Pinouts RS-530 Port Pinouts A.2 Control Connector The control connector of APD-8 is an RJ-45 8-pin female connector with a serial RS-232 DCE interface, intended for connection to an ASCII-based terminal. Connector pin functions are listed in Table A-1. To connect a supervision terminal having a 9-pin connector to the control connector, use the appropriate adapter cable (CBL-RJ45/D9/F/STR or CBL-RJ45/D9/M/STR, supplied). Figure A-1 shows the wiring diagram of this cable. Table A-1. RJ-45 Control Connector Pin Functions Pin Function 1 GND 2 Not connected 3 Receive Data (RXD) from terminal 4 Not connected 5 Transmit Data (TXD) to terminal 6 Not connected 7 GND 8 Not connected Terminal Control Table The terminal control port cable has an 8-pin RJ-45 connector on one side, and a 9-pin, D-type, female connector on the other side. APD-8 Control Connector A-3

34 Appendix A Connector Pinouts Installation and Operation Manual Figure A-1. Wiring RJ-45 to DB-9 Adapter Cable (CBL-RJ45/DB9/F/STR) A-4 Control Connector APD-8

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