RADview-EMS/NGN Element Management System for NGN Applications ACE-3100, ACE-3200

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1 RADview-EMS/NGN Element Management System for NGN Applications ACE-3100, ACE RAD Data Communications Publication 05/08

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3 Contents Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Overview Product Options Chassis Options Interface Options Power Options License Packs RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Overview Configuration Operations Device-Level Configuration Port-Level Configuration Logical Layer Configuration Application-Level Configuration Performance Monitoring Operations Device-Level Performance Monitoring Port-Level Performance Monitoring Logical Layer Performance Monitoring Application-Level Performance Monitoring Fault Detection Operations Device-Level Fault Detection Port-Level Fault Detection Application-Level Fault Detection Chapter 2. Installation and Operation 2.1 Pre-Configuring for Network Management Connecting to the Management Station Using an Out-of-Band LAN Connection Using an Inband ATM VC Connection Using an IP-Based or Inband PW Connection Launching RADview ACE-3100, ACE Using the Graphical User Interface (GUI) Using the Device Level Interface Using the Port Level Interface On-Screen LED Indicators Chapter 3. Configuration Management 3.1 Setting the System Parameters Entering General System Information Setting the Date and Time Validating the Date and Time Setting the Summer Time Parameters Setting the Manager List Viewing Current Manager IPs Masking Traps Adding Managers Validating Managers Modifying Managers Removing Managers RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 i

4 Table of Contents User's Manual Configuring OV Severity Configuring Web and Telnet Access Configuring the Syslog Parameters Setting the Operational Parameters Configuring Ethernet Ports Viewing Ethernet Port Information Configuring Ethernet Port Parameters Configuring E1/T1 Ports Setting E1 Parameters Setting T1 Parameters Configuring ATM-155 Ports Accessing the SONET/SDH Layer Accessing the ATM Layer Setting the Protection Parameters Viewing the APS Statistics Removing APS Applying and Clearing APS Switch Commands Defining the Clock Source Setting the PSN Clock Recovery Parameters Adding and Changing a Clock Recovery Source Configuring PPPoE Entities Adding or Changing a PPPoE Entity Removing a PPPoE Entity Viewing the PPPoE Session Status Adding a Virtual MAC Address (Bridge Configuration) Setting Abis Optimization Setting LAN-to-LAN Bridging Configuring ATM Parameters Configuring Traffic Descriptors Configuring OAM Parameters Configuring IMA Groups Configuring ATM Cross-Connections (XCs) Configuring CES Cross Connections (XCs) Configuring Bridge Parameters Adding a Bridge Port Configuring Router Parameters Defining Router Interfaces Setting the Static Route Parameters Configuring MPLS Parameters Setting the Label Range Configuring the LDP Signaling Protocol Configuring the LDP Interface Parameters Setting the LDP Targeted Peers Configuring the Tunnel LSP Parameters Configuring Multiservice over PSN Parameters Configuring General Multiservice over PSN Parameters Defining PSN Peers Creating Pseudowire (PW) Connections Configuring the General PW Parameters System Commands Poll Agent Default Configuration Additional Tasks Viewing and Swapping Software Files ii RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

5 User's Manual Table of Contents Resetting to Default Configuration Viewing the License Status Restarting the Unit Chapter 4. Configuring a Typical Application 4.1 Configuring Emulated ATM/TDM Services over PSN Overview Configuration Sequence Configuring ACE Configuring the Port Layer Parameters Configuring the ATM-155 Ports Configuring the Ethernet Ports Configuring the Application Parameters Configuring the Router Parameters Configuring the Traffic Descriptors Configuring the General Multiservice PW over PSN Parameters Configuring the Remote Peer Parameters Configuring the Pseudowire Parameters Setting the Clock Source Configuring ACE-3200 (1) Configuring the Port Parameters Configuring the E1 Ports to IMA Mode Configuring the Ethernet Ports Configuring the Application Parameters Defining an IMA Group Configuring the Router Parameters Configuring the Traffic Descriptors Configuring the General Multiservice PW over PSN Parameters Configuring the Remote Peer Parameters Configuring the Pseudowire Parameters Setting the Clock Source Configuring ACE-3200 (2) Configuring the Port Layer Parameters Configuring the E1/T1 Ports to CES-PSN Mode Configuring the Ethernet Ports Configuring the Application Parameters Configuring the Router Interface Configuring the General Multiservice PW over PSN Parameters Configuring the Remote Peer Parameters Configuring the Pseudowire Parameters Setting the Clock Source Chapter 5. Performance Management 5.1 Introduction Statistic Tables and Graphs Graph Characteristics Vertical Axis Scale Horizontal Axis Interval Date and Time Number of Displayed Polls Customizing the Appearance of Graph Lines Numerical Value Tooltip RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 iii

6 Table of Contents User's Manual Setting the Polling Interval Manually Polling the Agent Monitoring the System Displaying the Clock Performance Viewing Abis Statistics Displaying the Protection Status Viewing Physical APS Table Viewing the Physical APS Statistics Displaying the Syslog Status Monitoring the Physical Ports Performance Displaying the Ethernet Port Statistics Displaying the E1/T1 Statistics Viewing the E1/T1 Port Current Statistics Viewing the E1/T1 Port Intervals Statistics Displaying the ATM-155 Port Statistics Viewing the ATM-155 Current Statistics Viewing the ATM-155 Intervals Statistics Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance Displaying the ATM Layer and Port Statistics Viewing the ATM Layer Current Statistics Viewing the ATM Layer Intervals Statistics Viewing the ATM Interface Current Statistics Viewing the ATM Interface Interval Statistics Viewing IMA Group and Link Statistics Viewing an IMA Group's Status Viewing an IMA Group's Current Statistics Viewing an IMA Group's Intervals Statistics Viewing the IMA Link Current Statistics Viewing the IMA Link Intervals Statistics Viewing ATM XC Statistics Viewing the ATM User Current Statistics Viewing the ATM User Intervals Statistics Viewing the VC User Current Statistics Viewing the VC User Intervals Statistics Viewing the VC OAM Current Statistics Viewing the VC OAM Intervals Statistics Viewing the VC OAM Loopback Current Statistics Viewing the VC OAM Loopback Intervals Statistics Viewing CES XC Statistics Viewing the CES User Current Statistics Viewing the CES User Intervals Statistics Monitoring the PPPoE Sessions Performance Displaying PPPoE Connection Status Monitoring the Multiservice over PSN Performance Displaying Pseudowire Connection Status Displaying Pseudowire Connection Statistics Viewing Pseudowire Current Statistics Viewing Pseudowire Intervals Statistics Chapter 6. Security Management 6.1 Adding Users Changing User Names Changing Passwords iv RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

7 User's Manual Table of Contents 6.4 Setting Management Access Authorization Using the EMS Security Console Setting a Security Profile Setting Permissions Enabling SNMPv Chapter 7. Fault Management 7.1 Handling Alarms and Faults Interpreting Icon Colors Viewing All Active Alarms Masking Alarm Traps Viewing the History Log Clearing the History Log List of Alarm Traps Performing Diagnostic Tests Viewing the Self-Test Results Setting the Loopback Timeout Performing Loopback Diagnostics Performing a Cell Test Troubleshooting Checking the On-Screen LEDs Corrective Measures Testing the Unit Displaying Self-Test Results Performing Physical Loopback Diagnostics Performing a Cell Test Frequently Asked Questions Technical Support Index RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 v

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9 Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Overview ACE-3100, ACE-3200 is an advanced multiservice aggregation unit, optimized for transporting voice, video and data over 2G, 2.5G and 3G cellular networks or other networks. It provides aggregation abilities that are best suited for cellular operators and carriers. Note All functional features of ACE-3100 and ACE-3200 are identical. The two units differ only in their physical size, the number of E1/T1 ports, and the number/position of power supplies. This user manual describes both products together, referring to them as "ACE-3100, ACE-3200". Typically located at the BTS or Node B site (cell site), ACE-3100, ACE-3200 converts and aggregates traffic using N E1/T1, STM-1/OC-3c and Ethernet (10/100BaseT) interfaces. The unit provides different aggregation/switching abilities over different types of networks. ACE-3100, ACE-3200 has a flexible cross-connection matrix, and any of the physical ports can be dynamically connected towards the user or network side. 1.2 Product Options Chassis Options ACE-3100 and ACE-3200 are both standalone, non-modular units. ACE-3100 is equipped with 4 E1/T1 ports. ACE-3200 is equipped with 8 or 16 E1/T1 ports, depending on customer requirements and ordering options. Interface Options E1 or T1 is supported depending on the country of distribution. The ATM-155 (155 Mbps) interface is either STM-1 or OC-3c compliant, depending on the country of distribution. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Product Options 1-1

10 Chapter 1 Introduction User's Manual Power Options ACE-3100 is supplied with one power supply, which can be either AC-powered or DC-powered (as ordered). ACE-3200 is supplied with one or two power supplies, which can be either AC-powered or DC-powered (as ordered). License Packs Both units can be ordered with a clock recovery hardware component, which requires a suitable software license pack. The available software license packs are: PACK1 PACK2 LDP Pseudowire over PSN functionality Clock recovery functionality Label distribution protocol (LDP) functionality 1.3 RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Overview 'RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200' is a comprehensive GUI-based management software application for monitoring and controlling ACE-3100, ACE The RADview solution conforms to the ITU-T Telecommunication Management Network (TMN) recommendations for SNMP management systems, known as the FCAPS management model: Fault management Detects and correlates faults in network devices, isolates faults, and initiates recovery actions. Configuration management Tracks configuration changes Configures, installs, and distributes software and configuration files across the network Enables viewing and modifying the configuration of the system, ports, and alarms Enables viewing the diagnostics and status information. Accounting management Collects accounting data and generates network usage reports. Performance management Continuously monitors network performance (QoS, CoS) and resource allocation. Security management Controls and restricts access to network resources. 1-2 RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Overview RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

11 User's Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Configuration Operations Configuration operations can be performed at the system or device, port, logical layer and application levels. Device-Level Configuration Device level configuration operations are available when the device image is selected in the main window. The following table summarizes the different configuration options at the system level. Table 1-1. Device-Level Configuration Options Task Relevant Dialog Box RADview Path Polling the hardware Poll Agent Configuration System Commands Poll Agent (or button) Resetting the hardware Reset Configuration System Commands Reset Restoring the default system configuration Configuring system information Configuring management locations Default Configuration System Info Manager List Configuration System Commands Default Configuration Configuration System Info Options Manager List Configuring OV severity OV Severity Options OV Severity Configuring access to web and Telnet status Configuring OAM parameters Configuring OAM descriptors Access OAM Parameter Configuration OAM Descriptor Configuration Options Access Configuration ATM OAM Parameters Configuration ATM OAM Descriptor RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Overview 1-3

12 Chapter 1 Introduction User's Manual Port-Level Configuration Port level configuration operations are available when a port is selected in the main window. Note The same RADview path can open different dialog boxes, depending on the selected port. The following table summarizes the different configuration options at the port level. Table 1-2. Port-Level Configuration Options Task Relevant Dialog Box RADview Path Viewing ETH port status Port Status Click on device port Port Status Configuring ETH port parameters Port Parameters Click on device port Configuration Parameters Configuring E1 ports E1 Port Parameters Click on device port Configuration Parameters Configuring T1/J1 ports T1 Port Parameters Click on device port Configuration Parameters Configuring ATM-155 SONET/SDH layer Configuring ATM-155 ATM layer Configuring E1/T1/J1 OAM Cell Generation Port Parameters Port Parameters Port Parameters Click on device port Configuration Parameters Click on device port Configuration Parameters Click on device port Configuration Parameters Configuring APS APS Table Configuration Protection APS Logical Layer Configuration At the logical layer you can configure PPPoE protocol and Abis optimization parameters, if such features are used and required in your application. PPPoE parameters ACE-3100, ACE-3200 allows initiation of PPPoE sessions for retrieving IP addresses of all data, voice and management sources, to allow HSPDA connectivity in a variety of DSL-based cellular backhaul applications. 1-4 RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Overview RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

13 User's Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Abis parameters E1 traffic in ACE-3100, ACE-3200 can be set to work in Abis optimization mode. Table 1-3. Logical-Level Options Task Relevant Dialog Box RADview Path PPPoE parameters PPPoE Table Configuration PPPoE Abis logical ports Abis Logical Ports Table Configuration Abis Application-Level Configuration Application level configuration consists of configuring the application parameters, which include the ATM, bridge, router, MPLS and PSN functionality categories. The application parameters are configured according to the nature of the specific application in which ACE-3100, ACE-3200 is used. Table 1-4. Application-Level Options Task Relevant Dialog Box RADview Path Configuring traffic descriptors Configuring ATM cross connections (XC) Configuring CES cross connections (XC) Configuring traffic descriptors Traffic Descriptors ATM XC Parameters CES XC Parameters Traffic Descriptor Configuration ATM Traffic Descriptor Configuration ATM XC ATM Configuration ATM XC CES Configuration ATM Traffic Descriptor Configuring IMA groups IMA Group Table Configuration ATM IMA Group Configuring OAM OAM Parameters Configuration ATM OAM Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Overview 1-5

14 Chapter 1 Introduction User's Manual Task Relevant Dialog Box RADview Path Configuring MPLS MPLS Parameters Configuration MPLS Parameters Configuring Ingress LSP Tunnel Configuring Egress LSP Tunnel Ingress LSP Tunnel Table Egress LSP Tunnel Table Configuration MPLS Tunnel LSP Ingress Configuration MPLS Tunnel LSP Egress Configuring LDP LDP Parameters Configuration MPLS LDP Parameters Configuring ATM MultiService over PSN Configuring Pseudowire (PW) Multi Service over PSN ATM Parameters Pseudowire Table Configuration Multi Service over PSN General ATM Configuration Multi Service over PSN PW Performance Monitoring Operations Performance monitoring operations can be performed at the system or device, port, logical layer and application levels. Device-Level Performance Monitoring Device level performance operations are available when the device image is selected in the main window. The following table summarizes the different configuration options at the system level. Table 1-5. Device-Level Performance Monitoring Options Task Relevant Dialog Box RADview Path Setting polling interval Polling Interval Statistics Polling Interval 1-6 RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Overview RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

15 User's Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Task Relevant Dialog Box RADview Path IMA group current statistics ATM PW current packets statistics VC user current statistics CES user current statistics ATM PW current packets statistics TDM PW current packets statistics Viewing ATM XC statistics Viewing CES XC statistics IMA Group Current Statistics ATM PW Current Packets Statistics VC User Current Statistics CES User Current Statistics ATM PW Current Packets Statistics TDM PW Current Packets Statistics ATM XC Statistics CES XC Statistics Statistics ATM IMA Group Statistics Statistics ATM XC ATM (EP-1 or EP-2) Statistics Statistics ATM XC CES ATM Statistics Statistics ATM XC CES CES Statistics Statistics Multiservice over PSN PW ATM Statistics Statistics Multiservice over PSN PW TDM Statistics Statistics ATM XC ATM Statistics ATM XC CES Syslog statistics Syslog Statistics Statistics Syslog RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Overview 1-7

16 Chapter 1 Introduction User's Manual Port-Level Performance Monitoring Port level performance operations are available when the port is selected in the main window. The following table summarizes the different performance options at the port level. Table 1-6. Port-Level Performance Options Task Relevant Dialog Box RADview Path ADSL2+ port current statistics ADSL2+ port intervals statistics SHDSL port current statistics SHDSL port intervals statistics Viewing the E1/T1 port current statistics Viewing the E1/T1 port intervals statistics Viewing the ATM layer current statistics Viewing the ATM layer intervals statistics Viewing physical APS table Port Current Statistics Port Intervals Statistics Port Current Statistics Port Intervals Statistics Port Current Statistics Port Intervals Statistics Interface Current Statistics Interface Intervals Statistics Physical APS Table Statistics Current Statistics Intervals Statistics Wire-Pair Current Statistics Wire-Pair Intervals Statistics Current Statistics Intervals Statistics Current Statistics Intervals Configuration Physical APS Table APS statistics APS Statistics Statistics Protection APS Statistics Logical Layer Performance Monitoring At the logical layer you can monitor the performance of PPPoE sessions issued by ACE-3100, ACE-3200, and monitor the Abis optimization performance. The following table summarizes the different performance options at the logical layer level. 1-8 RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Overview RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

17 User's Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Table 1-7. Logical Layer Performance Options Task Relevant Dialog Box RADview Path PPPoE status PPPoE Table Configuration Satus Abis logical ports statistics Abis Logical Ports Statistics Statistics Abis Application-Level Performance Monitoring The application monitoring options allow you to review the actual performance of the unit with regards to the application parameters, ATM, bridge, router, MPLS, and multisource over PSN. The following table summarizes the different performance options at the logical layer level. Table 1-8. Application Layer Performance Options Task Relevant Dialog Box RADview Path Viewing IMA groups IMA Group Table Configuration ATM IMA Group Viewing the IMA link current statistics Viewing the IMA link intervals statistics Viewing ATM XC statistics Viewing CES XC statistics IMA Link Current Statistics IMA Link Intervals Statistics ATM XC Statistics CES XC Statistics Statistics ATM IMA Group Current Statistics ATM IMA Group Intervals Statistics ATM XC ATM Statistics ATM XC CES RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Overview 1-9

18 Chapter 1 Introduction User's Manual Fault Detection Operations Fault detection operations can be performed at the system or device, port and application level. Device-Level Fault Detection Device level operations are available when the device image is selected in the main window. The following table summarizes the different fault detection options at the system level. Table 1-9. Device-Level Fault Detection Options Task Relevant Dialog Box RADview Path Viewing all active alarms All Active Alarms Fault All Active Alarms Viewing the history log History Log Fault History Log List Clearing the history log Clear Log Fault History Log Clear Setting the loopback timeout Loopback Timeout Diagnostics Loopback Timeout Performing a cell test Cell Test Diagnostics Cell Test Port-Level Fault Detection Port level operations are available when the port is selected in the main window. Note The same RADview path can open different dialog boxes, depending on the selected port. The following table summarizes the different fault detection options at the port level. Table Port-Level Fault Detection Options Task Relevant Dialog Box RADview Path Loopback status Port Loopback State Diagnostics Loopback Timeout Port status Port Status Click on device port Configuration Port Status 1-10 RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Overview RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

19 User's Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Application-Level Fault Detection Table Application-Level Fault Detection Options Task Relevant Dialog Box RADview Path PW connectivity check Pseudo Wire Status Configuration Multiservice over PSN PW Status RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Overview 1-11

20 Chapter 1 Introduction User's Manual 1-12 RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Overview RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

21 Chapter 2 Installation and Operation This chapter describes: Setting up and installing the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 unit for network management Using the graphical user interface of the zoom application. 2.1 Pre-Configuring for Network Management ACE-3100, ACE-3200 must be pre-configured for connection to a network management station. For information about how to configure the unit for network management, see Chapter 4 of the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Installation and Operation Manual. 2.2 Connecting to the Management Station ACE-3100, ACE-3200 can be connected to the RADview management station in the following methods: Using an Out-of-Band LAN Connection Using an Inband ATM VC Connection Using an IP-Based or Inband PW Connection. Using an Out-of-Band LAN Connection ACE-3100, ACE-3200 can be managed by a management station through an out-of-band LAN connection. Figure 1-1. Physical Setup for Management via LAN RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Connecting to the Management Station 2-1

22 Chapter 2 Installation and Operation User's Manual To set up management access via a LAN: 1. Connect ACE-3100, ACE-3200 to an unused (out-of-band) ETH port on the front panel. 2. Log in to ACE-3100, ACE-3200 via an ASCII terminal. 3. Configure the unit for network management as described in Configuring for Management in Chapter 4 of the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Installation and Operation Manual. Using an Inband ATM VC Connection When managed through an inband ATM VC, ACE-3100, ACE-3200 is connected to the management station through the ATM network, via one of the active ATM ports. Figure 1-2. Physical Setup for Management via ATM To set up management access via an ATM port: 1. Connect the unit to the ATM network via one of the ATM ports on the front panel. 2. Log in to the unit via an ASCII terminal. 3. Configure the unit for network management as described in Configuring for Management in Chapter 4 of the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Installation and Operation Manual. Using an IP-Based or Inband PW Connection ACE-3100, ACE-3200 can be managed by a management station through an out of-band LAN connection. Figure 1-3. Physical Setup for Management via PSN To set up management access via a packet-switched network connection: 1. Connect the unit to the packet-switched network via one of the GbE ports on the front panel. 2-2 Connecting to the Management Station RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

23 User's Manual Chapter 2 Installation and Operation 2. Log in to ACE-3100, ACE-3200 via an ASCII terminal. 3. Configure the unit for network management as described in Configuring for Management in Chapter 4 of the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Installation and Operation Manual. 2.3 Launching RADview ACE-3100, ACE-3200 The zoom application can be invoked from the SNMPc Management Console (PC version), HPOV (Unix version), or Network Elements Tree. To activate ACE-3100, ACE-3200 from the SNMPc Management Console window (PC version): Double-click the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 icon located in the map view. Figure 2-4. SNMPc Management Console Window Map View To activate ACE-3100, ACE-3200 from the EMS HPOV window (Unix version): Select the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 icon located in the map view and click the zoom icon ( ). To activate ACE-3100, ACE-3200 from the Network Elements Tree window (in both PC and Unix versions): 1. From the RADview-EMS LaunchDesk, select the Network Element Tree icon ( ). RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Launching RADview ACE-3100, ACE

24 Chapter 2 Installation and Operation User's Manual The Network Elements Tree window appears and displays a hierarchal network tree (see Figure 2-5), which is a graphical representation of all IP addresses that are currently assigned to devices over the local network. 2. On the Network Elements Tree, right-click the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 IP address. The ACE-3100, ACE-3200 IP address is highlighted and a pop-up menu appears. 3. From the pop-up menu, select Zoom. Figure 2-5. Network Element Tree Performing Zoom The ACE-3100, ACE-3200 zoom application (management) window appears. 2.4 Using the Graphical User Interface (GUI) You can easily configure and monitor ACE-3100, ACE-3200 by using the zoom application. The zoom application s GUI presents an interactive image of the unit's front panel, and allows you to configure and monitor ACE-3100, ACE-3200 at the system (device) level, or at the individual port level. The GUI is context-sensitive. Selecting the entire device allows you to perform system-level operations, while drilling down to a specific interface or port allows you to perform port-level operations that relate only to that interface. 2-4 Using the Graphical User Interface (GUI) RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

25 User's Manual Chapter 2 Installation and Operation Using the Device Level Interface To access the device level commands: Click the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image and avoid clicking on any of the ports. A light blue frame surrounds the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 device image in the main window. Figure 2-6. ACE-3100 Main Window System Level Selected Figure 2-7. ACE-3200 Main Window System Level Selected The ACE-3100, ACE-3200 system-level interface includes the following components: Title bar Displays the IP address and status (Connected or Disconnected) of the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 device. Menu bar Lists the system s various menu options: Configuration, Fault, Diagnostics, Statistics, Options, and Help. Each of these menus includes relevant options, as explained in the next chapters of this manual. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Using the Graphical User Interface (GUI) 2-5

26 Chapter 2 Installation and Operation User's Manual Figure 2-8. Window Menu Bar Configuration Menu Toolbar Three buttons are available on the toolbar: System Info Displays the System Information window, which summarizes the status and general details of the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 device. Poll Agent When clicked, the NMS polls the SNMP agent. Status bar Displays the system status information via text. Figure 2-9. Window Status Bar Using the Port Level Interface Prior to accessing the port-level commands, the color of each port in the graphic device image indicates the operational status of that port. The displayed status is based on both the polling and interface notifications. The color indicators are: No Color The port is OK and no test is currently running. Light Blue The port is currently testing. Magenta The port has active alarms. To access the port-level commands: 1. Click the required port in the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image. A light blue frame surrounds the selected port in the device image. 2-6 Using the Graphical User Interface (GUI) RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

27 User's Manual Chapter 2 Installation and Operation Figure Main Window ATM-155 Port 2 Selected 2. Click the Zoom In button ( ), located on the toolbar. Alternatively, from the Configuration menu, select Zoom In. The port window appears and displays a graphic representation of the port. Figure ATM-155 Port-Level Window The port level window includes the following components: Menu Bar Lists the various menu options for the currently selected layer. The available options change when you select a different layer. Port layers Labeled rectangles that represent the different port layers available for configuration in the selected port. Each layer is managed individually. To select a particular port layer: In the port-level window, click the layer s labeled rectangle. A blue frame surrounds the selected layer. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Using the Graphical User Interface (GUI) 2-7

28 Chapter 2 Installation and Operation User's Manual Figure ATM-155 Port-Level Window ATM Layer Selected The different port-level windows allow you to monitor and configure the port/layer parameters. The various configuration options are explained in Configuration Management, and the various monitoring options are explained in Performance Management. Prior to accessing the slot-level commands, the color of each slot in the graphic device image indicates the operational status of that slot. On-Screen LED Indicators The graphic device image in the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 window (see Figure 1-7) displays the LED indicators and their status in complete synchronization with the physical device LEDs. The ACE-3100, ACE-3200 LED indicators are listed and explained in the following tables. Table 2-1. System-Level LEDs System-Level LEDs Color Description PS1 Green On Power supply 1 is on Off Power supply 1 is off RDY Green On Self test ended successfully Off No Power PS2 Green On Power supply 2 is on Off Power supply 2 is off ALM Red On One or more alarms are on Off No alarm is active 2-8 Using the Graphical User Interface (GUI) RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

29 User's Manual Chapter 2 Installation and Operation Table 2-2. ETH Port LEDs ETH port LEDs Color Description LINK Green On Ethernet link has been detected Off Ethernet link has not been detected ACT Yellow On A frame was received or transmitted during the last second Off No frame was received or transmitted during the last second Note: ACE-3100, ACE-3200 always displays this LED as Off. Table 2-3. ATM Port LEDs ATM Port LEDS Color Description ATM Green On At least one cell was received or transmitted during the last second without any HEC errors Off No cell was transmitted or received during the last second SYNC Green On The STM-1 port is synchronized, and no alarm is detected Off LOS, LOF, LOP, AIS Blinking RDI detected Table 2-4. E1/T1 Port LEDs E1/T1 Port LEDs Color Description SYNC Green On Physical layer is synchronized Off Physical layer is not synchronized RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Using the Graphical User Interface (GUI) 2-9

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31 Chapter 3 Configuration Management This chapter describes how to configure parameters, and the configuration options available and comprises: Setting the System Parameters Setting the Operational Parameters Additional Tasks. 3.1 Setting the System Parameters This chapter describes how to configure parameters, and the configuration options available: Entering General System Information Setting the Date and Time Setting the Manager List Configuring OV Severity Configuring Web and Telnet Access Configuring the Syslog Parameters. Entering General System Information The system information option enables you to view and set general information about the selected device. This feature is available even when there is no communication with the agent. To view the system information: 1. Click the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image. A light blue frame surrounds the device image and the main menu becomes available. 2. From the main menu, select Configuration > System Info; Or On the main toolbar, click the Info button ( ). RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the System Parameters 3-1

32 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Figure 3-1. System Information Dialog Box If the System Information dialog box is left open for several minutes or more, you can click <Refresh> to retrieve and display the most current information. If necessary, you can modify the system information parameters. To modify the system information: Enter new information in the editable fields (see Table 3-1), and click <Set>. The system performs validity checks and the changes take effect if no errors are detected. Table 3-1. System Information Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RW/RO) Description The hardware and software versions of the device. (Read only) Object ID The device s SNMP Object ID (Read only) Name The identifying name of the device Up to 12 case-sensitive alphanumeric characters Default: ACE-3200 Contact The identifying name of the contact person for the managed node Up to 32 case-sensitive alphanumeric characters Default: Name of contact person Location The physical location of the device Up to 32 case-sensitive alphanumeric characters Default: Location of this device System Up Time The period for which the system has been running Format: d days, hh:mm:ss (Read only) 3-2 Setting the System Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

33 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Parameter Description Possible Values (RW/RO) Number of Interfaces The number of device interfaces (Read Only) Note Even if there is no communication with the agent, ACE-3100, ACE-3200 obtains and saves the following parameters concerning system information: Description Name Contact Location Setting the Date and Time ACE-3100, ACE-3200 allows you to set the date and time of its internal clock. Log events are recorded according to the set date and time. In addition, you can set the unit to automatically retrieve the current date and time from an SNTP server. To set the date and time: 1. Click the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image. A light blue frame surrounds the device image and the main menu becomes available. 2. From the main menu, select Configuration > Date & Time. Figure 3-2. Date and Time dialog box RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the System Parameters 3-3

34 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Table 3-2. Date and Time Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RW/RO) Date Time Actual date. You can select a different date from the drop-down calendar. The date is subject to validity checks (see Validating the Date and Time ). Actual time. The entered time is subject to validity checks (see Validating the Date and Time ). Format: YYYY-MM-DD Format: hh:mm:ss SNTP Mode Set system NTP mode Disable Broadcast Client Unicast Client Time Zone Server IP Update Interval Select GMT Available when SNTP mode is Unicast or Broadcast Client Server IP address Available only when SNTP mode is Unicast Client Available only when SNTP mode is Unicast Client GMT 12:00, GMT 11:00 GMT 1:00, GMT, GMT +1:00 GMT +12:00 IP Address mins Validating the Date and Time When you click <Set> in the System Information dialog box, ACE-3100, ACE-3200 validates the date and time and SNTP entries: Date validation The day may be 31 only if the month is 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, or 12 The day cannot be 30 if the month is 2 The day cannot be 29 if the month is 2 unless the year can be divided by four The day cannot be 29 if the month is 2 and the year can be divided by 100 but not by 400. If the date is found to be invalid, an invalid date error message is displayed on the status bar, and the date is not set. If the combination of day, month, and year is nonexistent, ACE-3100, ACE issues the subsequent valid date in the next month (for example, if you enter 31/9/02, it is automatically converted to 01/10/02). Time validation If the entered time is not valid, an invalid time error message appears on the status bar, and time is not set. 3-4 Setting the System Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

35 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Setting the Summer Time Parameters The Summer Time changes are preset to change automatically. Select Date to enter the specific date for the time change. Select Recurring to enter date range for yearly time adjustments. To set the summer time by specific dates: 1. Select Date from the Mode in the Date and Time dialog box. (See Figure 3-2.) 2. Click Change. The Summer Time Date Configuration dialog box is displayed. Figure 3-3. Summer Time Date Configuration Parameter Description Possible Values (RW/RO) Start Date Start Time End Date End Time Date to start classifying as Summer Time. The date is subject to validity checks (see Validating the Date and Time ). Time to start classifying as Summer Time. The entered time is subject to validity checks (see Validating the Date and Time ). Date to end classifying as Summer Time. The date is subject to validity checks (see Validating the Date and Time ). Time to end classifying as Summer Time. The entered time is subject to validity checks (see Validating the Date and Time ). Format: YYYY-MM-DD Format: hh:mm:ss Format: YYYY-MM-DD Format: hh:mm:ss 3. Enter the start and end dates and times. 4. Click OK to save the settings. To set recurring summer time dates: 1. Select Recurring from the Mode in the Date and Time dialog box. 2. Click Change. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the System Parameters 3-5

36 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual The Summer Time Recurring Configuration dialog box is displayed. Figure 3-4. Summer Time Recurring Configuration Parameter Description Possible Values (RW/RO) Start Week in Month Start Weekday Start Month Day of the week to start classifying as Summer Time. Day of the week to start classifying as Summer Time. Month within which to start classifying as Summer Time. First Second Third Fourth Last Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday January February March April May June July August September October November December 3-6 Setting the System Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

37 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Parameter Description Possible Values (RW/RO) Start Time End Week in Month End Weekday End Month End Time Time to start classifying as Summer Time. The entered time is subject to validity checks (see Validating the Date and Time ). Day of the week to end classifying as Summer Time. Day of the week to end classifying as Summer Time. Month within which to end classifying as Summer Time. Time to end classifying as Summer Time. The entered time is subject to validity checks (see Validating the Date and Time ). Format: hh:mm:ss First Second Third Fourth Last Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday January February March April May June July August September October November December Format: hh:mm:ss 3. Enter the start and end dates and times. 4. Click OK to save the settings. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the System Parameters 3-7

38 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Setting the Manager List If ACE-3100, ACE-3200 is to be managed via a network management station, it is necessary define the location of network managers who can access the unit via inband or out-of-band management channels. Managers are defined via the Manager List. The Manager List dialog box displays the IP addresses of the currently defined managers, i.e., terminals that can establish SNMP connectivity with the device and control its functions. Viewing Current Manager IPs The Manager List dialog box displays the IP addresses of the currently defined managers, i.e., terminals that can establish SNMP connectivity with the device and control its functions. To display the current managers list: 1. Click the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image. A light blue frame surrounds the device image. 2. From the main menu, select Options. 3. From the Options menu, select Manager List. Figure 3-5. Manager List Dialog Box 3-8 Setting the System Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

39 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Table 3-3. Manager List Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Current Number of Entries Current number of configured managers 0 16 Maximum Number of Entries Maximum number of managers that can be defined 16 Manager IP Address IP address of the listed manager IP address format Host Index Host index of the listed manager 1 2 Next Hop IP address of the manager s next hop IP address format <Add> <Change> <Remove> <Close> <Refresh> Allows you to add managers to the list (up to 16 managers). The button is disabled when the table has the maximum number of managers. Allows you to reconfigure an existing manager, as explained in Modifying Managers. The button is disabled when no entry is selected. Allows you to delete the selected manager. The button is disabled when no entry is selected. When you click this button, the confirmation message Removing this manager may disconnect NMS appears. Click <OK> to continue with the operation, or <Cancel> to cancel the removal. Closes the Manager List dialog box. Retrieves and displays the most current manager information. Masking Traps Mask traps can be configured for each manager through the Mask Traps dialog box, which is invoked from the Add Manager and Change Manager dialog boxes. Selecting a parameter in the Mask Traps dialog box (see Figure 3-6) activates the mask. The trap is therefore not sent. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the System Parameters 3-9

40 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Figure 3-6. Mask Traps Dialog Box Table 3-4. Mask Traps Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RW) Masking Mode Cold Start Agent Status Changed TFTP Status Changed Group of three option buttons: All All the traps are masked. None None of the traps are masked. Manual Enabling or disabling traps is performed manually. This trap indicates that the Agent is re-initializing itself in such a way that the Agent s configuration may be altered. The agnstatuschangetrap trap is sent whenever there is a change in the state of the device. This trap is also used for coloring the Agent node on the HPOV map. The tftpstatuschangetrap trap is sent whenever a TFTP session is opened between the Agent and the NMS. Masking it, fails the operation of TFTP applications. All None Manual Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated 3-10 Setting the System Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

41 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Parameter Description Possible Values (RW) Authentication Failure Power Supply Failure Fan Failure Clock Source State Change Recovered Clock State This trap is sent when an SNMP request is made under a community name that does not match the community name in the Agent. The agnpowerfailuretrap trap is sent to indicate a power failure state. It is relevant only to a device with two PSUs, e.g., the device can not send a trap before one PSU is shut down, only upon a status change while the other PSU is up. The agnfanfailuretrap trap is sent to indicate a fan failure/recovery. Three possible clock states: A Master/Primary clock B Fallback/Secondary C Internal oscillator This option is available only if the clock recovery hardware component and the proper software license are installed. Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Agent Uploaded Data The Agent Uploaded Data trap. Activated Not activated Self Test Result Change Redundancy Active Port The Self Test Result Change trap. The Redundancy Active Port trap. Activated Not activated Activated Not activated APS Active Port The APS Active Port trap. Activated Not activated License Update Recovered Clock Frequency Alarm Port Status Changed LCD The license update status alarm trap. This option is available only if the proper software license is installed. This option is available only if the clock recovery hardware component and the proper software license are installed. The prtstatuschangetrap trap is sent whenever the SFP port is taken out from the device or inserted. The atmacealarmlcd trap is sent to indicate a Loss of Cell Delineation condition. Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Link Up/Down LinkDown Indicates that the operation status of the ETH link is down. LinkUp Indicates that the operation status of the ETH link is up. Activated Not activated RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the System Parameters 3-11

42 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values (RW) SLM LOS LOP LOF Line AIS Path AIS Line RDI Path RDI Section BIP Line BIP Path BIP Line FEBE Path FEBE The atmacealarmslm trap is sent to indicate a Signal Line Mismatch condition The atmacealarmlos trap is sent when there is a condition indicating that the receiving equipment has lost the received signal. The atmacealarmslm trap is sent to indicate a condition that the receiver equipment has lost the pointer to the start of cell in the payload. The atmacealarmlof trap is sent when there is a condition indicating that the receiving equipment has lost frame delineation. The atmacealarmlineais trap is sent by a device when it detects an error condition or receives an error condition from another unit in the transmission path. The atmacealarmpathais trap is sent by a device when it detects an error condition or receives an error condition from another unit in the transmission path. The atmacealarmlinerdi trap is sent to indicate a Remote Line Defect Indication condition. The atmacealarmpathrdi trap is sent to indicate a Remote Path Defect Indication condition. The atmacealarmsectionbip trap is sent to indicate an error performance of the link at the Section layer. Bit Interleaved Parity is a method used at the Physical layer to monitor the error performance of the link. A check bit is sent in the link overhead covering the previous block or frame. The atmacealarmlinebip trap is sent to indicate an error performance of the link at the Line layer. The atmacealarmpathbip trap is sent to indicate an error performance of the link at the Path layer. The atmacealarmlinefebe trap is sent to indicate that a bit error(s) has been detected at the Physical layer at the far-end of the link. This is used to monitor bit error performance of the link in the Line layer. The atmacealarmpathfebe trap is sent to indicate that a bit error(s) has been detected at the Physical layer at the far-end of the link. This is used to monitor bit error performance of the link in the Path layer. Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated 3-12 Setting the System Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

43 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Parameter Description Possible Values (RW) PW Up/Down PseudoWire connection status Activated Not activated BFD Session Up/Down LDP Session Up/Down ADSL Rate Changed IMA Group Status Changed VP Continuity Loss VC Continuity Loss VP AIS Reception VC AIS Reception VP RDI Reception VC RDI Reception VP Loopback Failure VC Loopback Failure BFD Session status LDP Session status Follow up on the speed at which traffic passes through the ADSL links. The AtmImaGroupStatusChangeTrap trap is sent if an IMA group status changed. The AtmAceAlarmVpContinuityLoss trap is sent to indicate a Loss of continuity on a VP Connection. The AtmAceAlarmVcContinuityLoss trap is sent to indicate a Loss of continuity on a VC Connection. The AtmAceAlarmVpAISReception trap is sent to indicate AIS Reception on a VP Connection. The AtmAceAlarmVcAISReception trap is sent to indicate AIS Reception on a VC Connection. The AtmAceAlarmVpRDIReception trap is sent to indicate RDI Reception on a VP Connection. The AtmAceAlarmVcRDIReception trap is sent to indicate RDI Reception on a VC Connection. The AtmAceAlarmVpLoopback trap is sent to indicate an error resulting from an OAM Loopback failure in the VP layer. The AtmAceAlarmVcLoopback trap is sent to indicate an error resulting from an OAM Loopback failure in the VC layer. Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Adding Managers The Manager List dialog box displays the IP addresses of the currently defined managers, i.e., terminals that can establish SNMP connectivity with the device and control its functions. To add a manager: 1. In the Manager List dialog box (see Figure 3-5), click <Add>. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the System Parameters 3-13

44 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Figure 3-7. Add Manager Dialog Box 2. Enter the necessary parameters in the editable fields (see Table 3-5). 3. Click <Mask Traps> to define the mask traps for this manager (for more information see Masking Traps). 4. Click <Set>. The system validates the new manager. Once validated, the manager is added to the Manager List. Table 3-5. Add Manager Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RW) Manager IP Address Host Index Next Hop IP address of the workstation to be defined as manager. The manager s host index number. Clicking the [ ] button opens a dialog box that allows the host IPs to be configured (for more information, see Defining the Clock Source Enabled only when selected host port type is ETH. IP address format 1 2 IP address format Validating Managers ACE-3100, ACE-3200 performs the following manager validations: Checks the validity and value of the Manager IP Address and Next Hop. If found invalid, an error message appears. Checks whether the next hop is in the Host IP Subnet. If not, an error message appears. Checks whether the added manager already exists in the table. If so, an error message appears. Checks whether the manager's IP address is different than all host IP addresses. If not, an error message appears Setting the System Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

45 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Modifying Managers You can reconfigure the mask traps of a defined manager, using the Change Manager dialog box. To reconfigure a manager s mask traps: 1. In the Manager List dialog box (see Figure 3-5), select the row of a manager that you want to reconfigure, and click <Change>. The Change Manager dialog box appears displaying the same parameters that are displayed in the Add Manager dialog box (see Figure 3-7). However, here these parameters are non-editable. 2. Click <Mask Traps>. Figure 3-8. Change Manager Dialog Box The Mask Traps dialog box appears. 3. Edit the parameters selection in the Mask Traps dialog box (see Figure 3-6 and Table 3-4). 4. Click <Set>. Removing Managers Note To remove a manager from the list: 1. In the Manager List dialog box (see Figure 3-5), select the manager you want to remove. 2. Click <Remove>. 3. Click <OK>. The Remove Manager dialog box appears. The manager is removed from the list. Take care when removing a manager from the list; it may result in disconnection from the agent. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the System Parameters 3-15

46 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Configuring OV Severity The OV Severity determines whether the openviewseverity MIB is attached to the relevant traps. This parameter controls the severity and color of a given trap displayed in the HPOV All Alarms Browser. To select OV Severity mode: 1. Click the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image. A light blue frame surrounds the device image. 2. From the main menu, select Options. 3. Select OV Severity. The OV Severity dialog box appears and displays the current OV severity state. Figure 3-9. OV Severity Dialog Box 4. From the drop-down list, select Yes to enable OV severity, or No to disable OV Severity. 5. Click <Set>. The selected mode takes effect. Table 3-6. OV Severity Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values Attach OV Severity to Traps Yes OV Severity attached No OV Severity not attached Yes No Configuring Web and Telnet Access ACE-3100, ACE-3200 allows you to check the current status of the Telnet and Web access services. To display the current access services status: 1. Click the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image. A light blue frame surrounds the device image. 2. From the main menu, select Options. 3. Select Access Setting the System Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

47 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Figure Access Dialog Box Table 3-7. Access Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RO/RW) Telnet Access Web Access The current Telnet access status, for Telnet control The current Web access status, for Web applications Enable Disable Enable Disable Configuring the Syslog Parameters All system events are logged. To allow logging/sharing of system events on a server instead of internally, the Syslog server parameters must first be configured. To configure the Syslog: 1. Click the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image. A light blue frame surrounds the device image and the main menu becomes available. 2. From the main menu, select Configuration > Syslog; RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the System Parameters 3-17

48 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Figure Syslog Parameters Table 3-8. Syslog Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values Logging Status Determines whether logging to the Syslog server is enabled or disabled. When disabled, ACE-3100, ACE-3200 logs the events internally. Enable Disable Server IP Address IP address of the server IP address format Server UDP Port Port number 1 to Device UDP Port Port number 1 to Facility Select the facility by name Local1 to Local7 Severity Level Only events with a severity that equals or exceeds the selected severity level are sent to the syslog. Critical Major Minor Warning Event Info Debug 3-18 Setting the System Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

49 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management 3.2 Setting the Operational Parameters This section describes: Configuring Ethernet Ports Configuring E1/T1 Ports Configuring ATM-155 Ports Setting the Protection Parameters Defining the Clock Source Configuring PPPoE Entities Setting Abis Optimization Setting LAN-to-LAN Bridging Configuring ATM Parameters Configuring Bridge Parameters Configuring Router Parameters Configuring MPLS Parameters Configuring Multiservice over PSN Parameters. Configuring Ethernet Ports Two options are available for Ethernet ports: Viewing Ethernet Port Information Configuring Ethernet Port Parameters To access the Ethernet port options: 1. Double-click the ETH port on the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 device image. Figure ETH Port Dialog Box RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-19

50 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual 2. Click <ETHERNET>. A light blue frame appears around the ETHERNET layer s label, and the top menu bar becomes available. Note When the ETHERNET layer is not selected, the ETH Port menu bar is disabled. Viewing Ethernet Port Information To view the Ethernet port information: From the Configuration menu of the Ethernet Port menu bar, select Port Info. Figure Ethernet Port Configuration Menu The Port Info dialog box appears and displays the Ethernet port information. Figure Ethernet Port Info Dialog Box Table 3-9. Ethernet Port Info Parameters Parameter Description Possible values (RO) Port The Ethernet port of which details are displayed ETH 1 ETH 2 MNG-ETH MAC address The port s MAC address MAC address format Mode The port s mode Half-Duplex Full-Duplex Default: Full-Duplex 3-20 Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

51 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Parameter Description Possible values (RO) Rate (Mbps) 10, 100 Default: 100 Status Connection status Connected Not connected Configuring Ethernet Port Parameters To configure the Ethernet port parameters: 1. From the Configuration menu of the ETH Port menu bar, select Parameters. Figure Ethernet Port Parameters Dialog Box 2. Configure the parameters as required for the Ethernet port (see Table 3-10), and click <Set>. The Ethernet port configuration takes effect. Table Ethernet Port Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RO/RW) Port The Ethernet port of which details are displayed ETH 1 ETH 2 MNG-ETH (Read Only) Port Activation The port activation state Enable Disable Auto Negotiation The autonegotioation state Enable Disable RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-21

52 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values (RO/RW) Max Capability Advertised Default Type The maximum advertised capability This field is disabled when autonegotiation is disabled The displayed value is according to M=1 (Max bit equals 1) The port s default type This field is disabled when autonegotiation is enabled 10BaseT Half-Duplex 10BaseT Full-Duplex 100BaseT Half-Duplex 100BaseT Full-Duplex 10BaseT Half-Duplex 10BaseT Full-Duplex 100BaseT Half-Duplex 100BaseT Full-Duplex (Read Only) Configuring E1/T1 Ports ACE-3100, ACE-3200 includes E1/T1 multiservice ports (4 or 8/16) that can be configured to work in ATM UNI/IMA or TDM mode, per user configuration. This Any-Service-Any-Port framework enables high flexibility in deployment within various backhaul solutions. The E1 interfaces are available with balanced or unbalanced connectors (via an optional RJ-45 to BNC adapter cable). To access the E1/T1 port options: 1. Double-click a E1/T1 Port in the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image. The E1/T1 Port dialog box appears. 2. In the E1/T1 Port dialog box, click the E1/T1 layer. A light blue frame appears around the layer s label, and the top menu bar becomes available. Figure E1/T1 Port Dialog Box UNI Mode 3-22 Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

53 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Note When no layer is selected, the E1/T1 Port top menu bar is disabled. Setting E1 Parameters To configure an E1 port: From the Configuration menu of the E1 Port menu bar, select Parameters. Figure Configuration Menu Figure E1 Port Parameters Dialog Box Table E1 Port Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RO/RW) Port The E1 port number E1 1-4 (Read only) Mode The mode of operation set for this port UNI, CES-ATM, CES-PSN, Abis IMA Link (Read only) RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-23

54 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values (RO/RW) Port Activation Rx Sensitivity Enable/disable the E1 port in both directions Rx and Tx. When the port is disabled, the Tx and Rx paths are disabled. No log file events or traps are sent from this port upon physical layer events. It is possible to deactivate the port even if XC exists. However, it is not possible to deactivate it if it was assigned to an IMA group. Determines the maximum attenuation of the received signal that can be compensated for by the interface s Rx path Enable Disable Default: Disable Low High Default: Low Line Type The E1 line type CRC4 enabled CRC4 disabled Unframed Transmit Clock Source Idle code This variable indicates the variety of the E1/T1 line implementing this circuit. The type of circuit affects the number of bits per second that the circuit can reasonably carry, as well as the interpretation of the usage and error statistics. Byte pattern of the data received/transmitted in the T1 idle timeslots (only for allocated timeslots Internal Reference Loopback Default: Loopback (This field is Read Only when the port is in IMA mode and when the link is associated with an IMA group.) 00 FF (hexadecimal) Default: 7E ACE-3100, ACE-3200 performs the following E1 validations: Checks whether the Idle Code parameter value is out of range. If so, an error message appears. Checks whether the Port Activation parameter was changed to Disable when assigned to an IMA Group. If so, an error message appears. Setting T1 Parameters To configure a T1 port: From the Configuration menu of the T1 Port menu bar, select Parameters Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

55 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Figure T1 Port Parameters Dialog Box Table T1 Port Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RO/RW) Port The T1 port number 1-4 Mode The mode of operation set for this port UNI, CES-ATM, CES-PSN, Abis IMA Link (Read only) Port Activation Enables/disables the T1 port in both directions, Rx and Tx. When the port is disabled, Tx and Rx paths are disabled. Neither log file events nor traps are sent from this port upon physical layer events. It is possible to deactivate the port even if XC exists. However, it is not possible if it was assigned to an IMA group. Enable Disable Default: Disable Line Type The T1 line type ESF Unframed RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-25

56 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values (RO/RW) Transmit Clock Source Line Code This variable indicates the type of E1/T1 Line implementing this circuit. The type of circuit affects the number of bits per second that the circuit can reasonably carry, as well as the interpretation of the usage and error statistics. This parameter describes the type of Zero Code Suppression used on this interface, which in turn affects a number of its characteristics. B7ZS and AMI codes are not valid if IMA or UNI logical ports were configured for the T1 port. Internal Reference Loopback Default: Loopback (This field is Read Only when the port is in IMA mode and when the link is associated with IMA Group.) B8ZS (Read Only) Line Mode T1 operation mode DSU CSU Default: DSU Line Length (ft) The length of the E1/T1 line in DSU mode 0 133; ; ; ; Default: Enabled only when Line Mode = DSU Tx Gain (db) The gain of the E1/T1 line in CSU mode 0, -7.5, -15, in CSU mode Default: 0 Enabled only when Line Mode = CSU Restore Time Idle code (hex) Edit-box Used to change the synchronization algorithms and reduce the time required for the port to return to normal operation after local loss of synchronization (LOF event) Byte pattern of the data received/transmitted in the T1 idle timeslots (only for allocated timeslots) 1 - complies with ITU-T Recommendation G.732 protocol complies with AT&T TR requirements Default: 1 00 FF (hexadecimal) Default: 7E 3-26 Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

57 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Parameter Description Possible Values (RO/RW) Scramble The E1/T1 line's scramble mode This field does not appear when Mode = CES. Enable Disable Note ACE-3100, ACE-3200 checks whether Unframed appears when the T1 mode is set to UNI/IMA link. If so, an error message appears and no changes can take effect. Configuring ATM-155 Ports The ATM-155 (155 Mbps) is an optional fiber optic interface. It performs physical layer and ATM mapping into STM-1/OC-3c. Accessing the SONET/SDH Layer To configure the SONET/SDH layer of an ATM-155 port: 1. Double-click the ATM-155 port in the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image. Figure ATM-155 Port Dialog Box 2. In the ATM-155 Port dialog box, click <SONET/SDH>. A light blue frame appears around the SONET/SDH layer. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-27

58 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Figure ATM-155 Port SONET/SDH Layer Selected 3. From the Configuration menu of the ATM-155 Port menu bar, select Parameters. Figure ATM-155 Port Parameters Dialog Box 4. Configure the required parameters in the editable fields (see Table 3-13), and click <Set>. The system validates the port parameters. Once validated, the changes take effect Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

59 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Table ATM-155 Port Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RW/RO) Port Port type and number ATM (Read only) Port Activation Enable/disable the ATM-155 port in both directions, Rx and Tx. When the port is disabled, Tx and Rx paths are disabled. Enable Disable Transmit Clock Source Source of the Tx clock Loopback (APS inactive only) Internal Reference FrameType The frame type SONET SDH RS-BIP MS-BIP HP-BIP MS-FEBE HP-FEBE RS or Section BIP error threshold. RS BIP in SDH frame type; Section BIP in SONET frame type Line BIP error threshold. MS BIP in SDH frame type; Line BIP in SONET frame type Path BIP error threshold HP BIP in SDH frame type; Path BIP in SONET frame type Line FEBE error threshold MS FEBE in SDH frame type; Line FEBE in SONET frame type Path FEBE error threshold HP FEBE in SDH frame type; Path FEBE in SONET frame type (errors/sec) Default: (errors/sec) Default: (errors/sec) Default: (errors/sec) Default: (errors/sec) Default: 2400 Note ACE-3100, ACE-3200 checks whether any of the Active Alarm Thresholds are out of range. If so, an error message appears and no change takes effect. If Port Activation is changed to Disable and the device is managed through this port, disabling the port disconnects the management. When APS is active, the Port Parameters dialog box for working port 2 (e.g., ATM-155 1) is read only. You can copy the configuration of working port 1 to working port 2 (e.g., ATM to ATM-155 2). RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-29

60 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Accessing the ATM Layer To configure the ATM layer of an ATM-155 port: 1. Double-click the ATM-155 Port in the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image. Figure ATM-155 Port Dialog Box 2. In the ATM-155 Port dialog box, click <ATM>. A light blue frame appears around the ATM layer. 3. From the Configuration menu of the ATM-155 Port menu bar, select Parameters. Figure ATM-155 ATM Layer 4. Configure the parameters for the port as required Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

61 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Table ATM-155 ATM Port Physical Layer Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RO/RW) Port The ATM-155 port number ATM (Read Only) Type The ATM-155 layer ATM (Read Only) Output Rate (cell/sec) The port s cell output (Tx) rate OAM Cell Generation The OAM cell generation mode for the ATM layer. For more information about OAM cell generation, see the ACE-3100, ACE Installation and Operation Manual. Enable Disable Note APS is active, the Port Parameters dialog box for working port 2 (e.g., ATM 155 1) is read only. You can copy the configuration of working port 1 to working port 2 (e.g., ATM to ATM-155 2). Setting the Protection Parameters Automatic protection switching (APS) is a link-level protection mechanism for ensuring service continuity in the case of interface failure/error. In ACE-3100, ACE-3200, the STM-1/OC-3c interfaces can be configured to work in APS mode, in which both interfaces transmit simultaneously over a working fiber and a protection fiber. Viewing the APS Statistics To view the APS Statistics: 1. Click the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image. A light blue frame surrounds the device image and the main menu becomes available. 2. From the main menu, select Statistics. 3. Select Protection > APS. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-31

62 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Figure APS Statistics Table dialog box You can click <Refresh> to retrieve and display the most current APS information. Table 3-15 summarizes the parameters that appear in the dialog box. Table APS Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Current Number of Entries Maximum Number of Entries The current number of APS groups defined in the APS table. The maximum number of APS groups that can be defined. Group ID The group ID of the APS String of 32 characters Mode The APS operation mode 1+1 Optimized Bi-directional 1+1 Compatible Bi-directional Working Port Protection Port Revertive The working port corresponding to ATM The working port corresponding to ATM Whether the Revertive mode is enabled, i.e. whether the master clock will return to be the system clock after a period of unavailability ATM ATM Yes No Default: No Wait To Restore (sec) The Wait to Restore time Default: Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

63 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Switch Command The APS switch command menu. See Applying and Clearing APS Switch Commands. None (initial state) Clear Forced Switch Lockout Force Switch to Working Force Switch to Protection Manual Switch to Working Manual Switch to Protection Lockout of Protection Removing APS The APS protection can be deactivated when required. To remove a APS protection: From the Configuration menu, select Protection. The APS table is displayed. Figure APS Table Select the row of the descriptor you want to remove, and click <Remove>. The descriptor is removed from the list. Note The Remove button is disabled when no entry is selected. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-33

64 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Applying and Clearing APS Switch Commands You can use the Switch Command button to apply either one of two APS switch commands at one time. Once a command is applied, you cannot apply another command unless you clear the command first. To apply a command: 1. In the APS Table dialog box (see Figure 3-25), select an entry in the table. The Switch Command button is enabled. 2. Select a command from the Switch Command menu. See Table 3-16 for a description of the switch commands. The switch command is applied. Table Switch Commands Switch Command Description Mode Force Switch Manual Switch The switch command transfers service from the working port to the protection port, and vice versa. The switch command transfers service from the working port to the protection port, and vice versa. Manual Switch is of lower Priority than a Force Switch. 1+1 Optimized Bi-Directional; 1+1 Compatible Bi-Directional 1+1 Compatible Bi-Directional Lockout Lockout freezes the transmitted K- bytes and selector position (the traffic is taken from the port which is currently primary) until the lockout is cleared. Lockout is considered a local request, which is not signaled across the K-bytes. 1+1 Optimized Bi-Directional; 1+1 Compatible Bi-Directional To clear a command: 1. In the APS Table dialog box (see Figure 3-25), select the entry to which a switch command is currently applied. The Switch Command button is enabled. 2. Select Switch Command > Clear. The applied command is cleared and the command options force switch and Lockout are enabled Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

65 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Defining the Clock Source ACE-3100, ACE-3200 requires a distinct clock source and a defined reference clock in order to fulfill its purpose in a given backhauling application. Accordingly, you have to select the clock source type, as well as the ports of the primary and secondary reference clocks, used as the source clocks for all other E1/T1 and STM-1/OC-3c ports. The fallback clock is used as the secondary clock source of ACE-3100, ACE-3200 in cases when the master clock is down or unreachable. The master clock is used as the primary clock source of ACE-3100, ACE-3200 and must be set prior to starting any backhauling service. The master clock can be derived from either the RX clock of a specific interface, an IMA group or the station clock or a PSN. To access the Clock options: From the Configuration menu, select Clock. > Source The Clock Source dialog box opens. Figure Clock Source Dialog Box RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-35

66 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Table Clock Source Options Parameter Description Possible Values Source The clock source type RX Clock the clock is derived from the incoming traffic of one of the unit's ports. Recovered the clock is recovered from the PSN. None No port is assigned to be a reference clock source. This value is not available for the primary clock. Port type Port number Station clock type Recovered ID Recovered Type of the master clock port. Visible only if RX Clock was selected as the clock source. Note: The primary and secondary clock ports must be of the same type (both E1/T1, STM-1/OC-3c or IMA group), If the port type is IMA group, only an existing IMA group with at least one link that is assigned to the group may be selected. Number of the port that is used as the master clock. Note: It is not permitted to set both the master and fallback clocks on the same port number. IMA group can be chosen only if it has a TRL (timing reference link). Pseudowire channel number must be typed in manually if PSN port type is chosen. The type of the station clock's circuit line, if the station clock was selected to serve as the reference clock. The clock recovery entity ID. Visible only if Recovered was selected as the clock source. Access the PSN clock recovery options, provided that the clock recovery hardware component is installed in the unit and that the appropriate software license is installed. E1/T1 One of the E1 or T1 ports PSN the clock is recovered from a dedicated PW ATM-155 One of the STM-1/OC-3c ports IMA group Timing Reference Link (TRL) of an IMA group is to be assigned as a source for the master clock. Default: ATM /8/16 for one of the E1/T1 ports 1 2 for one of the ATM- 155 ports 1 4/8/16 for one of the IMA groups 1 (non-selectable) for the station clock port Pseudowire channel number for PSN clock E1 T1 Default: E1 1 Rx Clock 3-36 Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

67 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Parameter Description Possible Values Master Clock Fallback clock Enter the master (primary) clock settings Enter the fallback (secondary) clock settings. Setting the PSN Clock Recovery Parameters When equipped with a hardware clock recovery component and the required software license, ACE-3100, ACE-3200 is able to recover clock streams that originate from the packet-switched network. A remote PSN clock distribution device, usually located at the BSC/RNC side, distributes the uniquely-formatted clock streams which ACE-3100, ACE-3200 can recover. The clock recovery parameters are set on the Recovered Clock dialog box. To access the clock recovery options: From the Clock menu, select Recovered. The Recovered Clock dialog is displayed. Figure Recovered Clock dialog box Table Recovered Clock Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values ID Defines the clock recovery entry 1 Administrative Status Enable or disable the clock recovery functionality. Once enabled, the clock recovery is immediately activated. Must be Down-disabled to make changes Up Down Default: Up Type Type/method of the clock recovery. Adaptive RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-37

68 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values PW Source quality Network type Number of the specific PW on which the clock stream is carried. ACE-3100, ACE-3200 uses up to 32 PWs for data, up to 32 PWs for clock distribution, and up to 2 PWs for clock recovery. The required accuracy level of the recovered clock source. Note: Stratum 1 and Stratum 2 are possible only when the local oscillator type is OCXO. Stratum 3 and Stratum 4 are available only when the selected network type is Type B (see below). The remote clock distribution device may generate up to a 5% packet loss when distributing the clock over a PSN. The source quality selection cannot be changed when Activity is set to Enable. Type of the PSN from which the clock is recovered. Switch-based Layer-2 networks are regarded as Type A, and router-based networks as Type B Stratum 1 Stratum 2 Stratum 3 Stratum 3E Stratum 4 Default: Stratum 1 Type A Type B Type C Type D Default: Type B Clock State Clock operation. Free Run Frequency Acquisition Rapid Phase Lock Fine Phase Lock Holdover Adding and Changing a Clock Recovery Source The clock recovery algorithm is based on the packet inter-arrival time. In order to compensate for packet delay variation and network jitter, the clock recovery mechanism has a fixed-size jitter buffer. In addition, the clock stream can be prioritized per configuration. The quality of the recovered clock is defined by five compliance levels: Stratum-1, Stratum-2, Stratum-3, Struaum-3E and Stratum-4. The compliance level is user-configurable Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

69 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management To add a recovered clock: 1. Click <Add> in the Recovered clock dialog box. 2. Define recovered clock parameters, see Table Set Administrative Status to Down in order to allow changes 4. Click <Set> to apply changes. Figure Add Recovered Clock To change a recovered clock: 1. Click <Change> in the Recovered clock dialog box. 2. Edit recovered clock parameters (see Table 3-18). 3. Set Administrative Status to Down in order to allow changes 4. Click <Set> to apply changes. 5. Set Administrative Status to Up in order to enable recovered clock. Figure Change Recovered Clock RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-39

70 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Configuring PPPoE Entities This stage consists of configuring the PPPoE protocol parameters that are configured in the logical layer. ACE-3100, ACE-3200 allows initiation of PPPoE sessions for retrieving IP addresses of all data, voice and management sources, to allow HSPDA connectivity in a variety of DSL-based cellular backhaul applications. To access PPPoE protocol options: From the Configuration menu select PPPoE. PPPoE table is displayed. Figure PPPoE Table Table PPPoE Table Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values ID Access Concentrator name Service name Username The identifying number of the PPPoE logical entity Name of the access concentrator (AC) server with which the PPPoE session should be established. If the AC name is not specified, ACE-3100, ACE-3200 attempts to establish the PPPoE session with the router whose response was first received. Name of the service requested for the PPPoE session. Note: If the AC server cannot support the requested service, the session is not established. The user name to be used in the PPP session. The authentication mechanism 1 4 Up to 32 characters Default: NULL Up to 32 characters Default: NULL Up to 32 characters, 3-40 Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

71 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Parameter Description Possible Values Port Password (PAP, CHAP or none) is determined by the PPP server. Number of the specific port used for the PPPoE session The user name to be used in the PPP session. Each typed character is masked by an asterisk. The password is available only if Access Concentrator is set to NULL. case-sensitive Default: NULL 1 or 2 Up to 32 characters, case-sensitive Default: NULL Confirm password Retype the password typed above Must be identical to the Password string Interface type The interface that is used for the PPPoE session Ethernet Note The PPPoE parameters cannot be changed dynamically (on-the-fly). Adding or Changing a PPPoE Entity To add or change a PPPoE entity: 1. Click the Add button. The Add PPPoE dialog box opens. Figure Add PPPoE Parameters 2. Enter/edit the PPPoE parameters (for more information see Table 3-19). 3. Click Set. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-41

72 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual The entity is set with the newly entered parameters. Removing a PPPoE Entity To remove a PPPoE entity: 1. In the PPPoE table, select the PPPoE entity to be removed. The Remove button becomes enabled 2. Click the Remove button. A confirmation message appears: 'Removing PPPoE entry'. 3. Click OK. Viewing the PPPoE Session Status To access PPPoE status: From the PPPoE table select Status. The Status dialog is displayed. Figure PPPoE Status 3-42 Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

73 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Adding a Virtual MAC Address (Bridge Configuration) Virtual MAC addresses are MAC addresses that are not associated to a physical port. A global process supports virtual MAC addresses that are kept on the flash. ACE-3100, ACE-3200 devices need to supply more MAC addresses then are assembled on boards for dynamic entities (whose number may not be fixed) such as PPPoE. Since existing devices and some of our new devices (LA-130 NG) do not have flash on board, those MAC address are kept on a file in the DOC. To add a MAC address: 1. From the Configuration menu select Bridge. The Bridge menu appears. Figure Bridge Menu 2. From the Bridge menu, select MAC Table The MAC Table dialog is displayed. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-43

74 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Figure MAC Table Table MAC Table Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values Bridge Type VLAN ID MAC Address Received Bridge Port Status ID of the VLAN within the range that was previously defined in the MAC table menu. The MAC Address that was previously defined in the MAC table menu. The number of the Bridge Port that was previously defined in the MAC table menu. The status of the device of which the address is displayed. VLAN Aware to FF-FF-FF-FF-FF-FF 0-3 Dynamic Static Learned 3-44 Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

75 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management 3. Click Add. The Add Static Entry dialog is displayed. Figure Add MAC Address 4. Complete the MAC address, port number and VLAN ID, and click Apply. 5. Click Close. Setting Abis Optimization ACE3200 supports Abis configuration. The Abis optimization capabilities include: Automatic timeslot detection Automatic codec detection fro FR, EFR, AMR, and HR-AMR Dynamic GPRS/EDGE Silence suppression when DTX is enabled, using a smart packet drop (SPD) mechanism Voice and data compression To configure Abis mode: 1. From the Configuration table select E1 Mode. The E1 Mode dialog is displayed. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-45

76 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Figure E1 Mode 2. Select the E1 port to be changed to Abis mode. 3. Click Mode. The Mode menu is displayed. 4. Select Abis to change the mode. 5. Click Apply to apply the change. Figure E1 Port Mode Menu 3-46 Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

77 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Setting LAN-to-LAN Bridging ACE-3100, ACE-3200 supports LAN-to-LAN bridging to allow backhauling of Ethernet traffic originating from the cellular site/node B. Two modes of operation are supported: Transparent frames from the user port are forwarded to the PSN "as is". VLAN stacking a VLAN ID is added to any frame that is received on the user port, and then forwarded to the network port. When received from the PSN, the VLAN tag is removed and the frame is forwarded to the user port. To view the current bridges 1. Click the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image. A light blue frame surrounds the device image and the main menu becomes available. 2. From the main menu, select Configuration > Bridge. 3. Select Traffic Ports. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-47

78 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Figure Bridge Ports Table To add a LAN-to-LAN bridge: 1. Click <Add> Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

79 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Figure Adding a LAN-to-LAN Bridge Port Table LAN-to-LAN Bridge Port Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Number Number of the bridge port which details are currently displayed. 1 3 Default: 1 Port Type of the bridge port Ethernet Host Default: Host Administrative Status Ingress Filtering Accept Frame Type The port activation state When enabled, ACE-3100, ACE-3200 discards incoming frames which VID is not included in the port's member set. When disabled, the port accepts all incoming frames. When set to 'All', both tagged and untagged received frames are accepted and assigned to the port's VID. When set to 'Tagged only', untagged received frames are discarded. Relevant only in VLAN-aware mode and for Ethernet port type. Up Down Default: Up Enable Disable Default: Disable All Tagged only Default: All RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-49

80 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Port VID / Stacking VID Default Priority Tag Maximal Number of MAC Address Egress Tag Handling Ingress Tag Handling Copy Original Priority A VLAN ID that is either assigned to untagged frames received on a VLAN-aware bridge, or used for stacking on tagged frames. Relevant only in VLAN-aware mode and for Ethernet port type. The priority that the frame receives by default when: An untagged frame is received Stacking is performed. Relevant only in VLAN-aware mode and for Ethernet port type. Max number of MAC addresses that are kept for the bridge port in the MAC table Indicates whether the higher layer (external) VLAN tag should be stripped (removed) or not before the frame exits the bridge port. The tag is removed if 'Stripping' is selected. Relevant only in VLAN-aware mode and for Ethernet port type. Indicates whether VLAN stacking should be performed when a frame enters the bridge port. An extra VLAN tag is added to the frame if 'Stacking' is selected. Relevant only in VLAN-aware mode and for Ethernet port type. When VLAN stacking is enabled (see above), indicates whether the priority of the added VLAN tag should be copied from the original VLAN tag, or taken from the default priority tag. Copying of the original is performed when 'Yes' is selected. Relevant only in VLAN-aware mode and when 'Stacking' is selected above Default: Default: Default: 512 Stripping None Default: None Stacking None Default: None Yes No Default: No 2. Click Apply to add the LAN-to-LAN bridge Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

81 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Configuring ATM Parameters The ATM parameters include: Configuring Traffic Descriptors Configuring OAM Parameters Configuring IMA Groups Configuring ATM Cross-Connections (XCs) Configuring CES Cross Connections (XCs). Configuring Traffic Descriptors The Traffic Descriptor option allows you to view and modify traffic descriptor information, such as service category and values of shaping parameters, such as PCR and SCR. You can define a set of traffic types that characterize each VP/VC. The applicable parameters depend on the selected service category. The following table lists the parameters and types for each service category and specifies which shaping parameters are relevant for each service category. The traffic descriptor type that appears in the table is not user-configurable, and therefore is always read-only. Table Service Category and Shaping Parameters Service Category CBR Shaping Parameters PCR (cells/sec) for CLP=0+1 CDVT (μsec) CBR CES PCR (cells/sec) for CLP=0+1 CDVT (μsec) VBR1 PCR (cells/sec) for CLP=0+1 SCR (cells/sec) for CLP=0+1 MBS (cells) CDVT (μsec) UBR PCR (cells/sec) for CLP=0+1 CDVT (μsec) UBR+ PCR (cells/sec) for CLP=0+1 CDVT (μsec) MDCR (cells/sec) RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-51

82 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Viewing Traffic Descriptors To view traffic descriptor information: 1. Click the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image. A light blue frame surrounds the device image and the main menu becomes available. 2. From the main menu, select Configuration > ATM. 3. Select Traffic Descriptor. Figure Traffic Descriptor Table Dialog Box Entries that are shaded blue cannot be modified or removed. You can click <Refresh> to retrieve and display the most current traffic descriptor information. The following table lists and describes the parameters that appear in the dialog box. Table Traffic Descriptor Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Current Number of Entries Current number of traffic descriptors Maximum Number of Entries Index Maximum number of traffic descriptors that can be defined Traffic descriptor serial number 1 is a default traffic descriptor and cannot be deleted or changed. ACE-3100, ACE-3200 supports up to 256 traffic descriptors A traffic descriptor cannot be deleted while it is being used in connections Default: the lowest available value 3-52 Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

83 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Service Category Shaping Mode PCR CDVT SCR MBS MBS MDCR The service category for the currently configured traffic descriptor The service category is selectable only when creating a traffic descriptor, not for existing traffic descriptors Determines whether the traffic descriptor is shaped or not The shaping mode cannot be changed or configured for UBR service category Unshaped mode cannot be configured for VBR1 and UBR+ service categories Peak Cell Rate in cells per second PCR cannot be changed while a VP or VC XC is using it For the unshaped mode, this parameter is set to 0 Cell Delay Variation Tolerance in μsec. CDVT cannot be changed while VP or VC XC is using CDVT For unshaped mode, this parameter is set to 0 Sustainable Cell Rate in cells per second SCR cannot be changed while VP or VC XC is using it For unshaped mode, this parameter is set to 0 Max Burst Size in cells MBS cannot be changed while VP or VC XC uses PCR For unshaped mode, this parameter is set to 0 Max Burst Size in cells MBS cannot be changed while VP or VC XC uses PCR For unshaped mode, this parameter is set to 0 Max Desired Cell Rate in cells per-second. MDCR cannot be changed while VP or VC XC uses MDCR For unshaped mode this parameter is set to 0. CBR VBR1 UBR+ UBR Default: UBR Shaped Unshaped Default: Unshaped Default: Default: Must be smaller than PCR Default: Default: Default: Must be smaller than PCR Default: 100 RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-53

84 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Note The -- symbol appears for all shaping parameters when shaping mode is unshaped. -- is also displayed for a certain shaping parameter when it is irrelevant to the traffic descriptor service category. Traffic descriptors that are used by a connection are colored in cyan. Unused traffic descriptors are colored in gray. You cannot add or remove CBR CES traffic descriptors. Adding Traffic Descriptors In the Traffic Descriptor dialog box you can add or remove traffic descriptors as necessary. To add a traffic descriptor: 1. In the Traffic Descriptor Table dialog box (see Figure 3-41), click <Add>. Figure Add Traffic Descriptor Dialog Box Note The Add button in the Traffic Descriptor Table dialog box is disabled when the traffic descriptor table is full (256 entries). 2. Enter the required parameters in the editable fields (see Table 3-24) and click <Apply>. The system validates the new traffic descriptor (see Modifying Traffic Descriptors). Once validated, the traffic descriptor is added to the table Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

85 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Table Traffic Descriptor Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RW) Index Service Category Shaping Mode PCR CVDT SCR MBS MDCR The traffic descriptor serial number. ACE-3100, ACE-3200 supports up to 256 traffic descriptors. The service category for the currently configured traffic descriptor. Determines whether the Traffic descriptor is shaped or not. Shaping mode cannot be configured for UBR service category Unshaped mode cannot be configured for VBR1 and UBR+ service categories Peak Cell Rate in cells per second For the unshaped mode this parameter is set to 0 Cell Delay Variation Tolerance in μsec For unshaped mode, this parameter is set to 0 Sustainable Cell Rate in cells per second For unshaped mode, this parameter is set to 0 Max Burst Size in cells For unshaped mode, this parameter is set to 0 Max Desired Cell Rate in cells For unshaped mode, this parameter is set to Default: The lowest available value CBR VBR1 UBR+ UBR Default: UBR Shaped Unshaped Default: Unshaped (Read/Write if Shaped mode is selected) (Read/Write if Shaped mode is selected) Must be smaller than PCR (Read/Write if Shaped mode is selected) (Read/Write if Shaped mode is selected) Must be smaller than PCR (Read/Write if Shaped mode is selected) Modifying Traffic Descriptors To modify a traffic descriptor: 1. In the Traffic Descriptor Table dialog box (see Figure 3-41), click <Change>. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-55

86 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Figure Change Traffic Descriptor Dialog Box 2. Modify the parameters as required in the editable fields (see Figure 3-43), and click <Set>. The system validates the changes. Traffic Descriptor Validation ACE-3100, ACE-3200 performs the following traffic descriptor validations: Index Checks whether the traffic descriptor value already exists, and whether its edited value is out of range. If so, an error message appears. Number of Entries Checks whether the table is full (256 entries). If so, an error message appears. Shaping Parameters Checks whether any of the shaping parameters is out of range. If so, an error message appears. SCR vs. PCR Checks whether the SCR is equal to or smaller than the PCR. If not, an error message appears. PCR vs. MDCR Checks whether the MDCR is smaller or equal to the PCR. If not, an error message appears. MDCR vs. PCR-100 Checks whether the MDCR value is lower than the PCR-100 value. If not, an error message appears. Removing Traffic Descriptors To remove a traffic descriptor: In the Traffic Descriptor Table dialog box (see Figure 3-41), select the row of the descriptor you want to remove, and click <Remove> Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

87 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management The descriptor is removed from the list. Note The Remove button is disabled when no entry is selected or when traffic descriptor number 1 is selected. A traffic descriptor cannot be deleted if it is being used by a connection. Configuring OAM Parameters The OAM configuration consists of: Configuring OAM Loopback Parameters Configuring OAM Descriptors. Configuring OAM Loopback Parameters The OAM loopback function allows ACE-3100, ACE-3200 to send OAM loopback cells in case of a link failure. The OAM loopback configuration menu allows you to define the loopback source address and failure threshold. To configure OAM Loopback parameters: 1. Click the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image. The light blue frame surrounds the device image and the main menu becomes available. 2. From the main menu, select Configuration > ATM. 3. Select OAM > Parameters. Figure OAM Parameter Dialog Box You can click <Refresh> to retrieve and display the most current OAM parameter information. Table 3-26 lists and describes the parameters that appear in the dialog box. Table OAM Parameter Table Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RW) Loopback Source Address (hex) The address of the loopback source 0x0 0xFF RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-57

88 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values (RW) Loopback Failure Threshold The number of loopback cells which must be lost to declare a loopback failure 1 16 Configuring OAM Descriptors The OAM Descriptor Table dialog box allows you to configure OAM descriptors to be later used by different connections. To view the currently defined OAM descriptors: 1. Click the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image. The light blue frame surrounds the device image and the main menu becomes available. 2. From the main menu, select Configuration >ATM. 3. Select OAM > Descriptor Figure OAM Descriptor Table Dialog Box You can click <Refresh> to retrieve and display the most current OAM descriptor information. Table 3-26 lists and describes the parameters that appear in the dialog box. Table OAM Descriptor Table Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Current Number of Entries Current number of OAM descriptors Maximum Number of Entries Maximum number of OAM descriptors that can be defined Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

89 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Index OAM Mode CC Direction Loopback Operation Loopback Destination Address (hex) OAM descriptor serial number 1 is a default OAM descriptor and cannot be deleted or changed An OAM descriptor cannot be changed if any connection is using the OAM descriptor The OAM mode of the descriptor The OAM mode cannot be changed if CC or loopback are on OAM continuity check function mode CC cannot be configured when OAM mode = Intermediate The OAM descriptor loopback operation setting Disabled when OAM mode = Intermediate The OAM descriptor loopback destination address Disabled when Loopback Operation = On End-to-End Segment Intermediate Default: End-to-End None Source Sink Both Default: Both On Off Default: Off String of 16 bytes, Hex Default: FF FF FF Note OAM descriptors that are used by a connection are colored in cyan. Unused descriptors are colored in gray. OAM descriptors cannot be modified or removed. Adding an OAM Descriptor You can add or remove OAM descriptors from the OAM Descriptor Table as necessary. To add an OAM descriptor: 1. In the OAM Descriptor Table dialog box (see Figure 3-45), click <Add>. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-59

90 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Figure Add OAM Descriptor Dialog Box Note The Add button in the OAM Descriptor Table dialog box is disabled when the OAM Descriptor Table is full (256 entries). 2. Enter the required parameters in the editable fields (see Table 3-27) and click <Apply>. The system validates the new OAM descriptor. Once validated, it is added to the table. Table OAM Descriptor Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RW/RO) Index OAM descriptor serial number OAM Mode Mode of the OAM descriptor Segment Intermediate, End-to-End Default: End-to-End CC Direction OAM continuity check function mode CC is disabled in case of intermediate OAM mode Source, None Sink Both Default: None Loopback Operation OAM loopback function mode Off On Default: None Loopback Destination Address (hex) The OAM loopback address that is transmitted on each OAM loopback cell 16 bytes hexadecimal string Default: FF FF FF 3-60 Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

91 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management OAM Descriptor Validation ACE-3100, ACE-3200 performs the following OAM descriptor validations: Checks whether the table is full. If so, an error message appears. Checks whether the index value is out of range. If so, an error message appears. Checks whether the index value already exists in the table. If so, an error message appears. Removing an OAM Descriptor Note To remove an OAM descriptor: In the OAM Descriptor Table dialog box (see Figure 3-45),select the row of the descriptor you want to remove, and click <Remove>. The descriptor is removed from the table. The Remove button is disabled when no entry is selected. Modifying an OAM Descriptor Note To change an OAM descriptor: In the OAM Descriptor Table dialog box (see Figure 3-45), select the row of the descriptor you want to change, and click <Change>. The Change OAM Descriptor dialog box opens. The Change OAM Descriptor dialog box is the same as the Add OAM Descriptor dialog box (see Figure 3-46 and Table 3-27), except that the Index parameter is read-only. The Change button is disabled when no entry is selected. Setting the E1/T1 OAM Cell Generation When the E1/T1 port is working in UNI mode (as opposed to IMA mode), you can select the OAM cell generation mode for the ATM layer. To configure OAM cell generation: 1. Double-click the E1/T1 Port in the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image. The E1/T1 Port dialog box appears. 2. In the E1/T1 Port dialog box, click <ATM> (see Figure 3-16). A light blue frame appears around the ATM layer's label. 3. From the Configuration menu of the E1/T1 Port menu bar, select Parameters. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-61

92 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Figure Port Parameters Dialog Box 4. From the OAM Cell Generation drop-down list, select the required mode and click <Set>. The selected mode takes effect. Table Port Parameters ATM Layer Parameter Description Possible Values (RO/RW) Port Type and number of the E1/T1 Port E1/T1 1-4 (Read Only) Mode The port s current mode of operation ATM over UNI (Read Only) OAM Cell Generation The OAM cell generation mode for the E1/T1 ATM layer. For more information about OAM cell generation, see the ACE-3100, ACE Installation and Operation Manual. Enable Disable Configuring IMA Groups ACE-3100, ACE-3200 supports IMA (Inverse Multiplexing over ATM) versions 1.0 and 1.1. It can bundle together up to 4 or 8/16 IMA groups, and up to 4/8/16 independent links (depending on number of E1/T1 ports) per IMA group. The IMA Group Table dialog box allows you to configure group parameters, such as group serial number, and to activate or suspend IMA groups, links, and other parameters. To view the currently defined IMA groups: 1. Click the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image. A light blue frame surrounds the device image and the main menu becomes available. 2. From the main menu, select Configuration > ATM. 3. Select IMA Group Table Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

93 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Figure IMA Group Table Dialog Box Table IMA Group Table Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Current Number of Entries Current number of IMA groups 1 4 Maximum Number of Entries Maximum number of IMA groups that can be defined 16 Number Group serial number 1 4 Default: The lowest available group number Min Tx Links Min Rx Links Minimum number of TX links required for the group to become operational Minimum number of RX links required for the group to become operational 1 4 Default: Default: 1 Group ID IMA group ID Default: 0 Tx Frame Length (cells) TX frame length used by the IMA group 32, 64, 128, 256 Default: 128 Max Differential Delay (msec) Maximum link delay tolerated Default: 25 Blocking Shut down a specific group for any reason other than insufficient links. Block value is valid only when group state is Active. Block Unblock Default: Unblock RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-63

94 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) IMA Version Common Tx Clock Source OAM Cell Generation Links in Group Select the ATM Forum IMA specification supported Group TX clock source Setting for generation of ATM OAM cells in case of IMA group failure Indicates which links (ports) are associated with the group 1.0, 1.1 Default: 1.1 Internal Reference Default: Internal Enabled Disabled 1 4 Several values may appear, separated by commas and dashes. You can click <Refresh> to retrieve and display the most current IMA group information. You can click <Restart> to restart the IMA group. Note <Restart> is disabled when Blocking = Block. Adding an IMA Group You can add IMA groups to the IMA Group Table. To add an IMA group: 1. In the IMA Group Table dialog box, click <Add>. Figure Add IMA Group Dialog Box 3-64 Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

95 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management 2. Configure the parameters in the editable fields as required (see Table 3-30) and click <Apply>. The system validates the new IMA group (see IMA Group Validation). Once validated, the group is added to the table. Table Add IMA Group Table Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RW) Number Min Tx Links Min Rx Links Group serial number, derived from the index Minimum number of TX links required for the group to become operational Minimum number of RX links required for the group to become operational 1 4 Default: The lowest unused group number 1 4 Default: Default: 1 Group ID IMA group ID Default: 0 Tx Frame Length (cells) TX frame length used by the IMA group 32, 64, 128, 256 Default: 128 Max Differential Delay (msec) Maximum link delay tolerated Default: 25 IMA Version Common Tx Clock Source OAM Cell Generation Links in Group Selects the ATM Forum IMA specification supported Group TX clock source Setting for generation of ATM OAM cells in case of IMA group failure Add/remove links to the IMA group by clicking < >. 1.0, 1.1 Default: 1.1 Internal Reference Default: Reference Enabled Disabled Default: Disabled 1 4, several values may appear Default: Blank Modifying an IMA Group If necessary, you can modify an existing IMA group by changing the links of the IMA group. To change the links of an IMA group: 1. From the IMA Group Table dialog box (see Figure 3-48), select the row of the IMA group whose links you want to modify. 2. Click <Change>. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-65

96 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Figure Change IMA Group Dialog Box Note The Change button is enabled only when an entry is selected. 3. Click < > to edit the links via the Links Selection dialog box. Table Change IMA Group Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RO/RW) Number Group serial number 1 4 Min Tx Links Min Rx Links Minimum number of TX links required for the group to become operational Minimum number of RX links required for the group to become operational Group ID IMA group ID Tx Frame Length (cells) TX frame length used by the IMA group 32, 64, 128, 256 Max Differential Delay (msec) Maximum link delay tolerated IMA Version Selects the ATM Forum IMA specification supported 1.0, Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

97 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Parameter Description Possible Values (RO/RW) Common Tx Clock Source OAM Cell Generation Links in Group Group TX clock source Setting for generation of ATM OAM cells in case of IMA group failure The current links in the group Clicking < > allows you to add/remove links to/from the IMA group. Internal Reference Enabled Disabled 1 4 (Read/Write) IMA Group Validation ACE-3100, ACE-3200 performs the following IMA group validation: Checks whether the table is full. If so, an error message appears. Checks whether the Mix Tx and Min Rx entries are equal. If not, an error message appears. Verifies all links in the group. Selecting IMA Links for an IMA Group The Links Selection dialog box (see Figure 3-51) displays a list of all E1/T1 port links that work in IMA mode, and allows you to add or remove IMA links to or from any defined IMA group. A blue background for a list entry (row) indicates that the link is already associated with an IMA group. The number of the group to which the link is associated appears in the IMA Group column. The label 'Not in Group' and a gray/white background indicate that the link is free. The Links Selection dialog box is invoked as explained in Modifying an IMA Group and in Adding an IMA Group. The selected IMA link values and ranges are displayed in the Links in Group field/column that appears in the Change IMA Group, Add IMA Group, and IMA Group Table dialog boxes. For example, if the selected links are 1, 3, and 4, they are displayed as "1, 3-4". Figure Links Selection Dialog Box RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-67

98 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Table Links Selection Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values IMA Link IMA link number 1-4 IMA Group Number of the group to which the corresponding link belongs 1-4 Not in Group Port Activation IMA link state of activation Enable Disable Note To add a link to the IMA group: 1. From the Link Selection dialog box, select the row of a link that is labeled Not in Group. The Add to Group button becomes available. The Add to Group button is disabled when Port Activation for the selected row is set to Disable. 2. Click <Add to Group>. The selected row is colored yellow. 3. Click <OK>. The IMA link is added to the IMA group. Note To remove a link from the IMA group: 1. Select the row of the link that you want to remove. The Remove from Group button becomes available. 2. Click <Remove from Group>. The selected row is colored gray. 3. Click <OK>. The IMA link is removed from the IMA group. If you click <Cancel> instead of <OK>, the changes do not take effect. Removing an IMA Group You can remove IMA groups from the IMA Group Table dialog box. To remove an IMA Group: From the IMA Groups Table dialog box (see Figure 3-48), select the group that you want to remove and click <Remove>. IMA Group Validation ACE-3100, ACE-3200 performs the following IMA group validations: 3-68 Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

99 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Checks whether the IMA Group is used by a connection or as a Primary or Secondary clock reference to the devices. If so, an error message appears. Blocking and Unblocking an IMA Group ACE-3100, ACE-3200 allows you to block or unblock IMA groups. When blocked, the IMA group becomes inactive. To block an IMA group: 1. From the IMA Group Table dialog box, select the group you want to block. The Blocking button becomes available. 2. Click <Blocking> and select Block from the submenu. Figure Blocking Submenu The selected IMA group becomes blocked. To unblock an IMA group: 1. From the IMA Group Table, select a blocked IMA group. 2. Click <Blocking> and select Unblock from the submenu. The selected IMA group returns to normal functionality. Viewing IMA Group Status You can view the status details of any IMA group. Note To view the status of an IMA group: 1. From the IMA Group Table dialog box (see Figure 3-48), select the group whose details you want to view. The Status button becomes available. 2. Click <Status>. The IMA Group Status dialog box appears (see Figure 3-53) and displays the group's status details. The IMA Group Status can also be accessed from the system level s Statistics menu, using the following menu path: Statistics > IMA Group > Group Current and Intervals Statistics > Status RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-69

100 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Figure IMA Group Status Dialog Box Table IMA Group Status Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Group IMA group number 1 16 Ne/Fe Current State The near-end (NE) and far-end (FE) current state. Not configured The group does not exist Start-up The group is waiting for near-end or farend startup Start-up-Ack Transitional state, when both groups start-up to insufficient-links state Not Configured Start-up Start-up-Ack 3-70 Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

101 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Ne/Fe Tx Clk Mode Config-Aborted (M) The group has rejected the farend frame length configuration parameter because of unsupported frame length Config-Aborted (Symmetry) The group has rejected the far-end symmetric mode configuration parameter because of incompatible group symmetry Config-Aborted (Other) The group has rejected the far-end configuration parameters for another reason Insufficient Links There is an insufficient number of links to allow group activation Blocked Group operation has been blocked Operational The group has sufficient links (in both directions) to operate and carry ATM layer cells Config-Aborted (Version) The group has rejected the far-end IMA version configuration parameter, because of unsupported IMA version Transmission clocking mode used by the near-end and far-end IMA group Config-Aborted (M) Config-Aborted (Symmetry) Config-Aborted (Other) Insufficient Links Blocked Operational Config-Aborted (Version) CTC ITC Tx/Rx IMA ID IMA group ID Tx/Rx Frame Length (Cells) Tx/Rx Timing Ref Link Tx/Rx Available Cell Rate (Cells/sec) Frame length, in the transmit and receive direction, used by the IMA group The link index of the transmission or the receiving timing-reference link used by the near-end or far-end for IMA data-cell clock recovery to or from the ATM layer A value of 0 indicates that the link has not been defined The current cell rate in cells per second that is provided by the group in the transmission or the receiving direction in relation to all transmission or receiving active links 32, 64, 128, Tx/Rx Configured Links The number of defined transmit or receive group links 0 16 Tx/Rx Active Links Number of currently active transmit or receive links 0 16 Failure Status Types of failure status: No failure The IMA group is operational Start-up Near-End The near-end is in startup Start-up-Far-End The far-end is in startup Invalid M value near-end The near-end does not support the far-end Frame Length value No Failure Start-up Near-End Start-up Far-End Invalid M Value Near-End RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-71

102 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Last Change Running Time (sec) Least Delay Link Max Observed Differential Delay (msec) Invalid M value far-end The far-end does not support the near-end Frame Length value Symmetric Near-End The near-end does not support the far-end group symmetry Asymmetric Far-End The far-end does not support the near-end group symmetry Insufficient links Near-End Less than the minimum number of defined Tx or Rx links are active for group operation in the near-end Blocked NE and Blocked FE The near-end or the farend is blocked Insufficient Links Far-End Less than the minimum number of defined Tx or Rx links are active for group operation in the far-end Blocked Near-End Group near-end operation has been blocked Blocked links Far-End Group far-end operation has been blocked Other Other failure status messages, depending on the specific system implementation (for example, group timing mode mismatch) Invalid IMA version Near-End Far-end unsupported IMA version Invalid IMA version Far-End Far-end unsupported IMA version Time of the last status change detected in the IMA group Time (in seconds) that the IMA group has been in the operational test Link index of the defined link with the smallest delay. 0 indicates that the link has not been defined or that the link with the smallest delay has not yet been determined. Most recently observed maximum difference between the smallest and longest propagation delay Invalid M Value Far-End Symmetric Near-End Asymmetric Far-End Insufficient Links Near- End Blocked NE and Blocked FE Insufficient Links Far-End Blocked Links Near-End Blocked Links Far-End Other Invalid IMA Version Near-End Invalid IMA Version Far-End Format:YYYY-MM-DD, hh:mm:ss 0 4*10^ *10^9 Viewing IMA Link Status When the E1/T1 port is working in IMA mode (as opposed to UNI mode), you can view the IMA link status Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

103 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management To view the IMA link status: 1. Double-click the E1/T1 Port in the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image. The E1/T1 Port dialog box appears. 2. In the E1/T1 Port dialog box, click <IMA LINK>. A light blue frame appears around the IMA LINK layer's label. Figure E1/T1 Port-Level Window IMA LINK Layer Selected 3. From the Configuration menu of the E1/T1 Port menu bar, select Link Status. The Link Status dialog box appears and displays the current IMA link details. Figure Link Status Dialog Box RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-73

104 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Table E1/T1 IMA Link Info Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Port Type of port E1 1-4/8/16 T1 1-4/8/16 J1 1-4/8/16 Mode IMA mode of operation IMA Link IMA Group If the IMA link does not belong to a group, NMS displays an error message: "IMA Link is not associated with an IMA Group. Data is irrelevant." 1-4 Not in Group Tx State Current state of outgoing data link Usable Unusable Not in Group Rx State Current state of incoming data link Usable Unusable Not in Group Rx Failure Status Indication regarding any failure of the incoming data link LIF Failure No Failure Tx Link ID ID of the outgoing data link (Read Only) Rx Link ID ID of the incoming data link (Read Only) Configuring ATM Cross-Connections (XCs) ATM cross-connects deliver the ATM-based traffic over VC or VP connections. Each ATM XC is configured individually on the ATM XC menu. To access the ATM Cross Connection Table dialog box: 1. Click the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image. The light blue frame surrounds the device image and the main menu becomes available. 2. From the main menu, select Configuration >ATM. 3. Select XC and then ATM from the submenu Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

105 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Figure ATM Cross Connection Table Dialog Box Table ATM Cross Connection Table Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Current Number of Entries Current number of defined XCs Maximum Number of Entries Maximum number of XCs that can be defined 128 XC ID Unique string that identifies the XC Up to 9 alphanumeric characters, casesensitive Default: blank EP-1 Port The endpoint s (1) port type and mode E1/T1 1-4 IMA Group 1-4 ATM-155 1, 2 EP-1 VPI The endpoint s (1) VPI. The VP/VC XC configuration should comply with the following rules: Two VP XCs with the same VPI cannot be configured on the same port. Two VC XCs with the same VPI/VCI cannot be configured on the same port. VPI/VCI cannot be changed on-the-fly (dynamically) RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-75

106 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) EP-1 VCI The endpoint s (1) VCI for VC XC. The field is disabled when XC Type = VP. The VC XC configuration should comply with the same rules defined above for the EP-1 VPI EP-2 Port Port type and mode of endpoint 2 E1/T1 1 4 EP-2 VPI VPI of endpoint IMA Group 1 4 ATM-155 1, 2 EP-2 VCI VCI of endpoint Type The XC type VP, VC The following buttons are available in the ATM Cross Connection Table dialog box: Add Allows you to add a new XC. Parameters Opens the ATM Cross Connection Parameters dialog box, as explained in Viewing the ATM Cross Connection Parameters. Remove Allows you to remove the selected XC. The button is disabled when no XC is selected. Next Retrieves the next XC entries from the Agent and displays them on the table. The button is disabled when the last entry appears. Search Opens a search dialog box that allows you to search for a specific XC. Close Closes the ATM Cross Connection dialog box. Refresh Retrieves the most current XC information and updates the displayed parameters. Viewing the ATM Cross Connection Parameters The details of each XC can be displayed in the ATM Cross Connection Parameters dialog box. To display the ATM XC parameters: In the ATM Cross Connection Table dialog box (see Figure 3-56), select the row of the XC the details of which you want to display, and click <Parameters> Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

107 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Figure ATM Cross Connection Dialog Box Table ATM Cross Connection Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) XC ID Port (EP1, EP2) VPI (EP1, EP2) VCI (EP1, EP2) Traffic Descriptor (EP1, EP2) The XC ID is a unique string, used to make XC identification easier. The channel s port type and mode. Applies for both for EP1 and EP2. The channel s VPI. Applies for both EP1 and EP2. The channel s VCI for VC XC. Applies for both EP1 and EP2. The XC s traffic descriptor. Applies for both EP1 and EP2. Up to 9 alphanumeric characters, casesensitive Default: Blank E1/T1 1 4 IMA Group 1 4 ATM-155 1, Default: 1 OAM Descriptor (EP1, EP2) The channel s OAM descriptor. Applies for both EP1 and EP (max XC*2) Default: 1 Adding ATM Cross Connections You can add up to 128 XCs for ACE-3100, ACE-3200, via the Add ATM Cross Connection dialog box. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-77

108 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual To add an ATM cross connection: 1. In the ATM Cross Connection Table dialog box (see Figure 3-56), click <Add>. Figure Add ATM Cross Connection Dialog Box 2. Configure the parameters in the editable fields (see Table 3-37) and click <Apply>. The system validates the new XC (see XC Validation). Once validated, the XC is added to the ATM Cross Connection Table. Table Add ATM XC Table Parameter Description Possible Values (RW) XC Type The type of XC. VP, VC Default: VC XC ID Port (EP1, EP2) The XC ID is a unique string, used to make XC identification easier. If you choose not to edit any value, a number is automatically allocated by the system. The channel s port type and mode. Applies for both EP1 and EP2. Up to 9 alphanumeric characters, casesensitive Default: Blank E1/T1 1 4 IMA Group 1 4 ATM-155 1, Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

109 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Parameter Description Possible Values (RW) VPI (EP1, EP2) VCI (EP1, EP2) Traffic Descriptor (EP1, EP2) OAM Descriptor (EP1, EP2) The channel s VPI VP/VC XC configuration should comply with the following rules: Two VP XC with the same VPI cannot be configured on the same port. Two VC XC with the same VPI/VCI cannot be configured on the same port. VPI/VCI cannot be changed on-the-fly. Applies for both EP1 and EP2. The channel s VCI for VC XC. Field is disabled when the selected XC Type = VP. VC XC configuration should comply with the same rules defined above for the VPI. Applies for both EP1 and EP2. The XC s traffic descriptor. Clicking the [ ] button opens the Traffic Descriptor Table Dialog Box, enabling traffic descriptor index selection. The traffic descriptor should comply with the following rules: It must be created in advance Its PCR cannot be higher than the output rate. The channel s OAM descriptor. Clicking the [ ] button opens the OAM Descriptor Table Dialog Box, enabling OAM Descriptor index selection. The OAM descriptor must be created in advance Default: (max XC * 2) Default: 1 Note E1/T1 port working in IMA mode cannot be selected as an XC endpoint. With Loopback Operation set to On, the maximum number of VPI/VCIs is 128. XC Validation ACE-3100, ACE-3200 performs the following XC validations: Checks whether the table is full. If so, the Apply button is disabled and no XC can be added. Checks whether the ranges of the VPI, VCI, traffic descriptor, and OAM descriptor (for both EP1 and EP2) are within the acceptable range. If a RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-79

110 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual parameter is found to be out of range, an appropriate error message appears. Checks whether the XC ID has a unique value. If not, an error message appears. Checks whether the Port value of both endpoints is different. If not, an error message appears. Checks whether there are VCLs with the same VPI. If so, an error message appears. Checks whether there are VCLs with the same VPI/VCI. If so, an error message appears. Checks whether traffic descriptors are defined for both endpoints. If not, an error message appears. Checks whether an OAM descriptor exists for both endpoints. If an OAM descriptor is missing, an error message appears. Removing ATM Cross Connections To remove an ATM cross connection: 1. In the ATM Cross Connection Table dialog box (see Figure 3-56), select the cross connection you want to remove. 2. Click <Remove>. The cross connection is removed. Configuring CES Cross Connections (XCs) To access the CES Cross Connection Table dialog box: From the Configuration menu, select ATM > XC > CES. Figure CES Cross Connection Table Dialog Box 3-80 Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

111 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Table CES Cross Connection Table Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Current Number of Entries Maximum Number of Entries The current number of CES cross connections defined The maximum number of CES cross connections that can be defined XC ID Unique string that identifies the XC Up to 9 alphanumeric characters, casesensitive Default: blank ATM Port The endpoint s (1) port type and mode E1/T1 1 4 IMA Group 1 4 ATM-155 1, 2 ATM VPI ATM VCI The endpoint s (1) VPI. The VP/VC XC configuration should comply with the following rules: Two VP XCs with the same VPI cannot be configured on the same port. Two VC XCs with the same VPI/VCI cannot be configured on the same port. VPI/VCI cannot be changed on-the-fly (dynamically). The endpoint s (1) VCI for VC XC. The field is disabled when XC Type = VP. The VC XC configuration should comply with the same rules defined above for the EP-1 VPI Default: 32 CES Port Port type and mode of endpoint 2 E1/T1 1 4 IMA Group 1 4 ATM-155 1, 2 Time Slots The CES bundle time slots 1 32 for E for T1 The following buttons are available in the CES Cross Connections Table dialog box: Add Allows you to add a new XC. Parameters Opens the CES Cross Connection Parameters dialog box. Remove Allows you to remove the selected XC. The button is disabled when no XC is selected. Next Retrieves the next XC entries from the Agent and displays them on the table. The button is disabled when the last entry appears. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-81

112 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Search Opens a Search dialog box that allows you to search for a specific XC. Close Closes the dialog box. Refresh Retrieves the most current XC information and updates the displayed details. Viewing the CES Cross Connection Parameters The details of each XC can be displayed in the CES Cross Connection Parameters dialog box. To display the CES XC parameters: In the CES Cross Connection Table dialog box (see Figure 3-59), select the row of the XC the details of which you want to display, and click <Parameters>. Figure CES Cross Connection Parameters Dialog Box Table CES Cross Connection Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) XC ID ATM End-Point Parameters The XC ID is a unique string, used to make the XC identification easier Up to 9 alphanumeric characters, casesensitive Default: Blank Port The ATM port type and number IMA Group 1 4 ATM-155 1, 2 VPI The channel s VPI for UNI for NNI 3-82 Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

113 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) VCI The channel s VCI for VP XC Field is disabled when the selected XC Type = VP Default: 32 Traffic Descriptor The traffic descriptor of the CES XC OAM Descriptor The channel s OAM descriptor Default: 2 CES End-Point Parameters Port The CES port type and number E1 1 4 T1 1 4 J1 1 4 Time Slots The CES bundle s time slots Unstructured, or a list of time slot groups separated by commas. CDVT Buffer (msec) Conditioning Data Pattern (hex) CDVT buffer delay in milliseconds towards the transmit direction (ATM to TDM direction) The conditioning data pattern of the CES bundle. This is the byte code that is transmitted over CES allocated time slots upon underflow\overflow or farend LOS, LOF and AIS. Disabled when the Line Type of the selected CES port is Unframed Default: 3 0x00 0xFF Adding CES Cross Connections You can add up to 128 XCs for ACE-3100, ACE-3200, via the Add CES Cross Connection dialog box. To add a CES cross connection: 1. In the CES Cross Connection Table dialog box (see Figure 3-59), click <Add>. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-83

114 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Figure Add CES Cross Connection Dialog Box 2. Configure the parameters in the editable fields (see Table 3-40) and click <Apply>. The system validates the new XC (see XC Validation). Once validated, the XC is added to the CES Cross Connection Table. Table 3-40: Add CES XC Table Parameter Description Possible Values (RW/RO) XC ID ATM End-Point The XC ID is a unique string, used to make XC identification easier. If you choose not to edit any value, a number is automatically allocated by the system. Up to 9 alphanumeric characters, casesensitive Default: Blank Port The ATM port type and number. IMA Group 1 4 ATM-155 1, 2 VPI The channel s VPI VP/VC XC configuration should comply with the following rules: Two VP XC with the same VPI cannot be configured on the same port. Two VC XC with the same VPI/VCI cannot be configured on the same port. VPI/VCI cannot be changed on-the-fly. Applies for both EP1 and EP for UNI for NNI 3-84 Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

115 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Parameter Description Possible Values (RW/RO) VCI OAM Descriptor CES End-Point The channel s VCI for VP XC. Field is disabled when the selected XC Type = VP. VC XC configuration should comply with the same rules defined above for the VPI. Applies for both EP1 and EP2. The channel s OAM descriptor. Clicking the [ ] button opens the OAM Descriptor Table Dialog Box, enabling OD index selection. The OAM Descriptor must be created in advance (applies for both EP1 and EP2). May be multibundle (for structured time slots only) Default: Default: 2 Port The CES port type and number E1 1 4 T1 1 4 Time Slots CDVT Buffer (msec) Conditioning Data Pattern (hex) The CES bundle s time slots. Click < > to modify. CDVT buffer delay in milliseconds towards the transmit direction (ATM to TDM direction). The conditioning data pattern of the CES bundle. This is the byte code that is transmitted over CES allocated time slots upon underflow\overflow or far-end LOS, LOF and AIS. Disabled when the Line Type of the selected CES port is Unframed. Unstructured, or a list of timeslot groups separated by commas Default: 3 0x00 0xFF Selecting Timeslots For each CES cross connection, you can specify timeslots. To select a timeslot for a CES cross connection: 1. In the CES Cross Connection Table dialog box (see Figure 3-59), click <Add>. The Add CES Cross Connection dialog box appears, as shown in Figure In the Add CES Cross Connection dialog box, click <TSs Selection>. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-85

116 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Figure Time Slots Selection Dialog Box 3. Configure the parameters in the editable fields (see Table 3-41) and click <OK>. The system validates the new XC (see XC Validation). Once validated, the XC is added to the CES Cross Connection Table. Table 3-41: Add CES Cross Connection Table Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RO/RW) CES Endpoint Port The end point of the CES port User selection (READ ONLY) Time Slots A row of cells indicating the time slots and their status. E1: 1 31 T1: 1 24 Gray Available Blue Unavailable e.g., occupied by another connection Yellow Available but currently occupied by this connection. Read/Write Note <OK> is disabled when no yellow cells exist. <Select All> makes all available cells yellow, i.e., occupied by this connection. <Clear All> makes all cells occupied by this connection available i.e., gray. XC Validation ACE-3100, ACE-3200 performs the following XC validations: Checks whether the table is full. If so, the Apply button is disabled and no XC can be added Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

117 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Checks whether the ranges of the VPI, VCI, traffic descriptor, and OAM descriptor (for both EP1 and EP2) are within the acceptable range. If a parameter is found to be out of range, an appropriate error message appears. Checks whether the XC ID has a unique value. If not, an error message appears. Checks whether the Port value of both endpoints is different. If not, an error message appears. Checks whether there are VCLs with the same VPI. If so, an error message appears. Checks whether there are VCLs with the same VPI/VCI. If so, an error message appears. Checks whether traffic descriptors are defined for both endpoints. If not, an error message appears. Checks whether an OAM Descriptor exists for both endpoints. If an OD is missing, an error message appears. Removing CES Cross Connections To remove an CES cross connection: 1. In the CES Cross Connection Table dialog box (see Figure 3-59), select the cross connection you want to remove. 2. Click <Remove>. The cross connection is removed. Configuring Bridge Parameters ACE-3100, ACE-3200 supports LAN-to-LAN bridging to allow backhauling of Ethernet traffic originating from the cellular site/node B. The Ethernet ports can be used as bridge ports. The functionality includes support for VLAN-aware bridges in IVL mode. To set the bridge parameters: 1. From the Configurations menu, select Bridge > Parameters. The Bridge Parameters dialog box is displayed. Figure Bridge Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-87

118 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Table Bridge Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RO/RW) VLAN Mode Aging Time (sec) The period in seconds for entries to age in the MAC table. If no frame is received from a specific MAC address, the address is deleted from the MAC table once the defined period expires. Aware Default: Set the Aging Time, Bridging Mode and Type. 3. Select Enable PPP if required. 4. Click <Set>. Adding a Bridge Port The behavior and attributes of bridge ports is defined via the Bridge Ports menu. To add a bridge port: 1. From the Configurations menu, select Bridge > Bridge Ports... The Bridge Ports table is displayed. Figure Bridge Ports 2. Click <Add>. The Add Bridge Port dialog box appears Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

119 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Figure Add Bridge Port Table Bridge Port Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RO/RW) Number Port Administrative Status Ingress Filtering Accept Frame Type Number of the bridge port which details are currently displayed The bridge port parameter The port activation state When enabled, ACE-3100, ACE-3200 discards incoming frames which VID is not included in the port's member set. When disabled, the port accepts all incoming frames. When set to 'All', both tagged and untagged received frames are accepted and assigned to the port's VID. When set to 'Tagged only', untagged received frames are discarded. Relevant only in VLAN-aware mode and for Ethernet port type Default: 1 Up Down Enable Disable Default: Disable All Tagged only Default: All RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-89

120 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values (RO/RW) Port VID Default Priority Tag Maximal Number of MAC Address Egress Tag Handling Ingress Tag Handling Copy Original Priority A VLAN ID that is either assigned to untagged frames received on a VLAN-aware bridge, or used for stacking on tagged frames. Relevant only in VLAN-aware mode and for Ethernet port type. The priority that the frame receives by default when: An untagged frame is received Stacking is performed Relevant only in VLAN-aware mode and for Ethernet port type. Maximum number of MAC addresses that are kept for the bridge port in the MAC table Indicates whether the higher layer (external) VLAN tag should be stripped (removed) or not before the frame exits the bridge port. The tag is removed if 'Stripping' is selected. Relevant only in VLAN-aware mode and for Ethernet port type. Indicates whether VLAN stacking should be performed when a frame enters the bridge port. An extra VLAN tag is added to the frame if 'Stacking' is selected. Relevant only in VLAN-aware mode and for Ethernet port type Default: Default: Default: 512 Stripping None Default: None Stacking None Default: None 3. Enter the bridge port details and click <Set> Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

121 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Configuring Router Parameters The router functionality allows ACE-3100, ACE-3200 to establish an IP link with the management station(s), and also allows management traffic to be carried transparently through the unit towards specified targets, over pseudowire connections or other channels. To set the router parameters: From the Configurations menu, select Router > Parameters. The Router Parameters dialog box is displayed. Figure Router Parameters Table Router Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RO/RW) System Address Default Gateway: Router Interface Field is read only when value is the same as LDP ID value (see LDP Parameters) The default gateway input is enabled only when the Router Interface is Ethernet. Select from predefined router interfaces (see Defining Router Interfaces) RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-91

122 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values (RO/RW) IP Address RP Aging Time The unique IP address that represents this ACE-3100, ACE-3200 unit (does not represent an IP subnet). Note: This IP address cannot be included in the subnet of one of the interfaces. Cannot be changed when the LDP ID has the same address. The period in seconds that must pass before ARP entries are discarded (any legal IP address) Default: 1200 Defining Router Interfaces To define a router interface: From the Configurations menu, select Router > Interface The Router Interface dialog box is displayed, Figure Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

123 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Figure Router Interface Table Note To add a router interface Click <Add> button in the Router Interface Table. The Add Router Interface dialog box appears Figure To remove a router interface 1. Select the router interface to be removed from the Router Interface Table. 2. Click <Remove> button in the Router Interface Table. Removal of a router interface may lead to disconnection of an agent. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-93

124 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Figure Add Router Interface Table Router Interface Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values Number Name Unique ID number of the router interface which details are displayed. An optional name that describes this interface (does not have to be a unique name) 1 32 Up to 32 alphanumeric characters; case-sensitive Bound To Type Port or group Port VCL Interface PW PPPoE Bound To Port Port number GRE 3-94 Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

125 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Parameter Description Possible Values VPI VCI PW PPPoE ID IP address IP mask Out Traffic Descriptor VPI of the PVC connected to the host interface VPI of the PVC connected to the host interface. Not available if Ethernet port type was selected. Note: A router interface with the same VPI as an existing VP XC on the same port cannot be configured. VCI of the PVC connected to the router interface. Not available for Ethernet and PW interface type. PW port number The PPPoE ID must be of a configured PPPoE logical entity of 1. IP address of the router interface. Note: For PPPoE interface type (see below), must be used to indicate that the IP is allocated dynamically by the PPP session. The IP address cannot be included in the subnet of one of the configured interfaces. Subnet mask of the router interface. Note: The IP mask address should always be a sequence of all ones. It cannot include gaps or zeros in between. Traffic descriptor of the PVC connected to the router interface. Not available for Ethernet, Ethernet group PPPoE, or PW interface type. Note: A traffic descriptor (TD) must be configured before it can appear on the menu. The descriptor's rate cannot be higher than the port's output rate. A TD with the CBR-CES service category cannot be used UNI NNI Default: (any legal IP address) Default: (any legal IP mask) Default: 1 RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-95

126 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values OAM Descriptor LLC/SNAP Encapsulation VLAN tagging VLAN ID VLAN priority Tunnel Source IP Address Tunnel Destination IP Address Management Access OAM descriptor of the PVC connected to the host interface. Not available for Ethernet, Ethernet group PPPoE, or PW interface type. Note: An OAM descriptor (OD) must be configured before it can appear on the menu and it must be defined as end-to-end or segment. Encapsulation PDU Indicates whether a VLAN tag is to be inserted into the TX (receive) frames. Available only for Ethernet interface type. Identifies the VLAN that is carried on the VLAN tag. Available only if VLAN tagging is enabled (see above). Indicates the priority bit value of the VLAN that is carried on the VLAN tag. Available only if VLAN tagging is enabled (see above). The source IP address of the IP header on which the GRE is running The destination IP address of the layer on which the GRE is running Enables or disables management access (SNMP, Telnet, SSH, Web, SSL) via this router interface Default: 2 Bridged PDU Routed PDU Enable Disable Default: Disable Default: Default: 0 Valid IP address Default: Valid IP address Default: Enable Disable Default: Enable Note All router interface parameters cannot be changed dynamically (on-the-fly). The number of router interfaces is limited to 2. The maximum number of PW type router interfaces is 2. Setting the Static Route Parameters For remote manager IPs and peers that are located in a subnet different than that of the router interface, you need to assign static route parameters. To access the static route parameters: 1. Navigate Configuration > Router > Routing The Routing Table is displayed Figure The first line displays the default gateway. 2. Click <Add Static> to add a Static route Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

127 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Figure Routing Table Table Static Route Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values IP address IP address of the static route subnet or station. It is possible to enter a multicast address to support multicast clock distribution (any legal IP address) IP mask IP mask of the static route subnet (any legal IP mask) Next hop IP address of the next hop. Must belong to the router interface's subnet. Note: Multicast, broadcast or all ones address is not allowed Default: RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-97

128 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values All zeros cannot be assigned to an address part that is not the router interface's subnet. If is used, it indicates that the routing is based on the next hop interface number. This kind of setting is useful when the router interface is of an ATM VC type, PW or PPPoE type. Next hop interface number ID number of the router interface towards which the destination subnet should be router. Available only if the next hop is A number of a previously configured router interface. Note The number of static routes is limited to 81. A static route cannot be deleted when it is used as a route of an existing peer. To remove a static entry 1. Select the static entry to be removed. 2. Click <Remove Static> in the Routing Table. The entry is removed. To set the default gateway: 1. From the Configuration menu, select Router > Parameters The Router Parameters dialog appears. Figure Router Parameters 3-98 Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

129 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Table Add Router Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RO/RW) System Address Default Gateway: Router Interface IP Address ARP Aging Time (sec) Field is read only when value is the same as LDP ID value (see LDP Parameters) The default gateway input is enabled only when the Router Interface is Ethernet. Select from predefined router interfaces (see Defining Router Interfaces) The unique IP address that represents this ACE-3100, ACE-3200 unit (does not represent an IP subnet). Note: This IP address cannot be included in the subnet of one of the interfaces. Cannot be changed when the LDP ID has the same address. The period in seconds that must pass before ARP entries are discarded (any legal IP address) Default: Click the Router Interface ellipsis button. The Router Interfaces Table appears. 3. Select the router to be used as default. 4. Click <Select>. 5. Click <Set> to save the settings. Configuring MPLS Parameters To allow ACE-3100, ACE-3200 to deliver traffic over MPLS networks, the MPLS parameters should be defined. To access the MPLS configuration parameters: From the Configuration menu, select MPLS. The MPLS menu is displayed Figure RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-99

130 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Figure MPLS Menu Setting the Label Range You can configure the range of local labels available for use on packet interfaces. The label range that you set is used by all MPLS applications that allocate local labels for dynamic label switching, MPLS traffic engineering, MPLS VPNs, and so on. If you set a new label range that does not overlap the range currently in use, the new range will not take effect until the router is reloaded again To set the label range: Navigate to Configuration > MPLS > Label Range The MPLS Label Range dialog box opens Figure MPLS Label Range Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

131 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Table MPLS Label Range Parameter Description Possible Values Dynamic label range Range of the MPLS dynamic label. Relevant only for the incoming direction and has no effect on the outgoing direction. Note: Cannot be changed when the LDP signaling protocol is enabled. The range setting is rejected if there are static PW connections or tunnels configured with labels that are included in the dynamic range. The range is relevant to both tunnel and PW labels. ACE-3100, ACE-3200 supports a single dynamic label range of up to 4094 labels. In such a case, the range is The static range is automatically determined according to the dynamic range selection, yet it cannot be included in the range which is allocated only for dynamic labels. When LDP is not in use, the range can be set to for dynamic labels only 0 0 when the dynamic range is not set Default: Figure LDP Labels Table RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-101

132 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Figure LDP Hello Table Table MPLS Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values Dynamic label range Range of the MPLS dynamic label. Relevant only for the incoming direction and has no effect on the outgoing direction. Note: Cannot be changed when the LDP signaling protocol is enabled. The range setting is rejected if there are static PW connections or tunnels configured with labels that are included in the dynamic range. The range is relevant to both tunnel and PW labels. ACE-3100, ACE-3200 supports a single dynamic label range of up to 4094 labels. In such a case, the range is The static range is automatically determined according to the dynamic range selection, yet it cannot be included in the range which is allocated only for dynamic labels. When LDP is not in use, the range can be set to for dynamic labels only 0 0 when the dynamic range is not set Default: Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

133 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Signaling protocol Access the LDP options See Configuring the LDP Signaling Protocol Tunnel LSP Access the Tunnel LSP options See Configuring the Tunnel LSP Parameters Configuring the LDP Signaling Protocol ACE-3100, ACE-3200 uses the MPLS label distribution protocol (LDP) to automatically assign and distribute pseudowires and tunnel labels between MPLS peers. To access the LDP parameters: From the MPLS menu (see Figure 3-71), select LDP. The LDP Parameters dialog box opens. Figure LDP Parameters dialog box Table LDP Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values LDP ID The LDP identifier to be used in all LDP sessions established with the unit. Note: The IP must be identical to one of the interface IP address or system address Cannot be changed when LDP is enabled. If the LDP ID is not yet configured and a system address is defined, the system address is automatically displayed by default, and you only need to save this setting (press S) Default: RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-103

134 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values Mode Hello timer (sec) Keep alive timer (sec) Indicates whether all LDP operations performed by the unit are enabled or disabled. 'Enable' can be selected only if an LDP ID is defined. The required interval in seconds between two consecutive Hello messages. LDP hello messages enable LDP nodes to discover one another and to detect the failure of a neighbor or of the link to the neighbor. Hello messages are sent periodically on all interfaces where LDP is enabled. The Hello timer cannot be modified when LDP interfaces or targeted peers are defined. For cases of inactivity, define the time in seconds after which a Keep Alive message is sent. Cannot be modified when LDP interfaces or targeted peers are defined. Enable Disable Default: Enable Default: Default: 40 Interface Access the LDP interface configuration See Configuring the LDP Interface Parameters below Targeted peers Access the targeted peers configuration See Setting the LDP Targeted Peers Configuring the LDP Interface Parameters The LDP interface can be referenced to one of the existing router interfaces. To access the LDP interface parameters: 1. From the LDP menu, select Interface. The Interface Table is displayed. 2. Click <Change> to open the LDP Interface dialog box Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

135 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Figure LDP Interface Table Figure Change LDP Interface Table LDP Interface Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values Router interface IP address ID number of a previously defined router interface on which the LDP basic Hello should be activated. You can enter a different number to display another interface's details. Displays (read-only) the IP address of the router interface selected above (must match the IP of the router interface) RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-105

136 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values LDP mode Basic Hello mode When enabled, LDP is activated on the selected router interface. Can be enabled only for Ethernet interfaces. Cannot be changed when the general LDP mode is enabled. Select whether basic Hello should be activated on the router interface. Visible only when LDP mode is enabled (see above). Note: Should be enabled for every router interface on which LDP basic discovery is enabled. There can be only one router interface supporting basic Hello over a single physical port. Cannot be changed when the general LDP mode is enabled. Enable Disable Default: Disable Enable Disable Default: Disable Setting the LDP Targeted Peers You can define targeted remote peers with which ACE-3100, ACE-3200 should attempt establishing LDP sessions. To set the targeted peers: From the LDP menu, select Targeted Peers. The Targeted Peers menu is displayed. Figure LDP, Targeted Peers Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

137 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Table Targeted Peers Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values Peer number IP address Targeted mode ID number of an existing (previously defined) remote targeted peer. You can enter a different number to display another peer's details. Displays (read-only) the IP address of the remote targeted peer selected above Enable or disable the targeted peers functionality. When enabled, ACE-3100, ACE-3200 attempts to create a targeted LDP session with the peer (must match the IP of the remote peer) Enable Disable Default: Disable Configuring the Tunnel LSP Parameters LSP tunnels are configured separately in the ingress and egress directions. To configure the ingress tunnel: 1. From the MPLS menu, select Tunnel LSP > Ingress. The Ingress Tunnel LSP Table is displayed. Figure Ingress LSP Tunnel Table 2. Click <Add> to add a new LSP Tunnel. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-107

138 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Figure Add Ingress LSP Tunnel Table Ingress Tunnel Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values Index ID number of the ingress tunnel 1 32 Name Name of the ingress tunnel Up to 32 characters Default: Tunnel-in Provisioning mode Label Indicates whether the tunnel assignment method is manual or LDP assigned. The provisioning mode cannot be changed dynamically (on-the-fly). ID of the label. Visible only if the provisioning mode is set to Manual. Manual LDP Default: Manual A value within the static label range ( ; see Setting the Label Range Note When the provisioning mode is set to LDP, a label-blinding message with the LDP address is published towards all LDP sessions created locally. The label binding message is not published over an LDP session created with targeted peers, meaning that tunnel labels are never created with targeted peers. Only one ingress tunnel created by LDP (not manual) is possible. To configure the egress tunnel: From the MPLS menu, select Tunnel LSP > Egress. The Egress Tunnel LSP Table is displayed Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

139 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Table Egress Tunnel Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values Index ID number of the egress tunnel 1 32 Name Name of the egress tunnel Up to 32 characters Default: Tunnel-out Provisioning mode Peer number Label EXP bits mode EXP bits Indicates whether the tunnel assignment method is manual or LDP-assigned. The provisioning mode cannot be changed dynamically (on-the-fly). ID number of the remote peer for which this egress tunnel is created. Visible only if the provisioning mode is LDP. ID of the label. Visible only if the provisioning mode is set to Manual. Indicates how the EXP bits of the tunnel label are set. If copied from the PW connection, the EXP bits are copied from the PSN parameters of the specific PW. If set as static, the EXP value is set manually below. The EXP bits mode cannot be changed dynamically. The required value for the EXP bits. Visible only if the EXP bits mode is set to Static. Manual LDP Default: Manual An existing peer number A value within the static label range ( ; see Setting the Label Range Copy from PW Static Default: Copy from PW 0 7 Configuring Multiservice over PSN Parameters ACE-3100, ACE-3200 are equipped with Ethernet interface for ATM/TDM over PSN traffic concentration. Ethernet tunneling parameters are configured via the Multiservice over PSN menu, which provides access to the following tasks: Configuring General Multiservice over PSN Parameters Defining PSN Peers Creating Pseudowire (PW) Connections Configuring the General PW Parameters. To access the Multiservice over PSN options: From the Configuration menu, select Multiservice over PSN. The Multiservice over PSN menu is displayed. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-109

140 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Table Multiservice over PSN Menu Options Parameter Description Possible Values General Access the general multiservice over PSN parameters configuration Refer to Peer Access to the peer configuration Refer to Pseudo wire (PW) Access the PW configuration Refer to Configuring General Multiservice over PSN Parameters The general parameters include packet misordering and reordering instructions for ATM over PSN traffic. To access the ATM parameters: From the Multiservice over PSN menu, select General > ATM Parameters. The ATM Parameters menu is displayed. Figure ATM Parameters Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

141 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Table ATM Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values Misorder window size Reordering In packet-switched traffic, some packets are not received according to their predefined sequence number. This condition is defined as misorder. Accordingly, this parameter defines the time window (seconds), in which ACE-3100, ACE-3200 tries to fix the packet sequence misorder errors. Cannot be changed when PWs exist. To allow proper de-capsulation of ATM traffic, ACE-3100, ACE-3200 has a mechanism that fixes misorders by re-ordering the received packets correctly. You can enable or disable the reordering mechanism. Cannot be changed when PWs exist. 0, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 Default: 4 Enable Disable Default: Disable Defining PSN Peers In a packet-switched network application, ACE-3100, ACE-3200 operates opposite remote peer devices that each must be defined individually on the Peer menu. Note An Ethernet router interface and a default gateway must be configured prior to configuring PSN peers. To access the Peer menu: From the Multiservice over PSN menu, select Peer. The Peer table is displayed. Figure Peer Table RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-111

142 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Table Peer Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values Peer number A logical number representing a peer device Default: Next available peer number Peer name Name of the peer Up to 32 characters Default: Peer-1 IP address IP address of the peer device. Note: All routing definitions (IP and static routes) must be configured in advance before entering the IP address of the peer device. Peer IP address cannot be the same as the router IP address. The address part that is not the subnet cannot be all zeros or all ones. Broadcast, all ones and all zeros are not allowed Multicast is allowed between to Peer IP address cannot be changed dynamically (on-the-fly) Note The remote peer device cannot be removed when there is a PW configured for this peer device. Creating Pseudowire (PW) Connections In a packet-switched network application, ACE-3100, ACE-3200 communicates with peer devices via pseudowire (PW) connections that are established over the PSN and are configured via the Pseudowire menu. To access the pseudowire configuration menu: From the Multiservice over PSN menu, select PW. The Pseudo Wire Table is displayed Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

143 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Figure Pseudo Wire Table Table Pseudowire (PW) Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values PW number A logical number representing a PW connection 1 66 Default: Next available PW number PW name Name of the PW connection Up to 32 characters Default: PW- General parameters PSN parameters Service parameters Access the general parameters of this PW Access the PSN parameters of this PW Access the ATM/TDM service parameters of this PW Note The Save command on this menu affects all the parameters that are set in the submenus. To remove (delete) a PW, press R. Configuring the General PW Parameters Each individual pseudo wire connection has general parameters that must be defined separately. To access the general pseudo wire parameters: 1. From the PW table, select Change. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-113

144 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual The PW General Parameters dialog is displayed. Figure Pseudowire General Parameters Table Pseudowire General Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values PW number PW name Displays the PW number as defined in the PW menu (read-only) Displays the PW name as defined in the PW menu (read-only) See Table 3-58 See Table Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

145 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Parameter Description Possible Values PW type PW subtype PSN type Peer number Provisioning mode PW ID Defines the PW type and the type of data it carries. For more information about the different encapsulation types, refer to Appendix E. When the PW type is Basic CES PSN, the subtype indicates whether the PW is used for clock recovery, clock distribution or data. Note: In order to configure IP multicast clock distribution, the relevant PW should be created using an IP multicast peer. The type of packet-switched network on which this PW is established. "o" stands for over. Note: UDPoIP is valid only for SAToP and Basic CES PSN pseudowire types. MPLSoIP cannot be selected when the PW subtype is clock recovery or clock distribution MPLSoGRE cannot be set with a peer that is routed through a PPPoE router interface. Number of an existing PSN peer device (see Defining PSN Peers) to which the current PW is assigned. The PW terminates on this peer. Note: When the provisioning mode is LDP PW ID (see below), the peer must be configured as a targeted peer. A peer with a multicast IP address can be set only for a clock distribution or a clock recovery PW. A peer that is routed through a PPPoE router interface cannot be set for MPLS over GRE. The peer number cannot be changed dynamicaly (on-the-fly). Determines whether the PW is established manually or by LDP signaling A unique ID number that must be defined identically on both the local and remote unit. This ID is used to identify the PW connection ATM VP 1 to 1 ATM VC 1 to 1 ATM VP N to 1 ATM VC N to 1 AAL5-SDU SAToP Basic CES PSN Default: ATM VC N to 1 Clock recovery Clock distribution Data MPLS UDPoIP MPLSoIP MPLSoGRE Default: MPLSoIP 1 32 Manual LDP PW ID Default: Manual RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-115

146 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values when labels are exchanged with LDP. Out PW label In PW label Control word Sequence numbering TX queue The PW label that is used in the outbound direction. Relevant only if the provisioning mode (see above) is set to Manual. The out label's value range depends on the selected PSN type. The PW label that is used in the inbound direction. Not relevant for clock distribution. If the PW is defined manually and the PSN type is MPLS, MPLSoIP or MPLSoGRE, the PW value range must be within the static label range. Determines whether a control word is used on this PW. The control word can be disabled only in the following PW types (see above): ATM VP 1 to 1 ATM VC 1 to 1 ATM VP N to 1 ATM VC N to 1. For detailed information about the control word structure, refer to Appendix E. When disabled, the Sequence bit in the control word equals zero (0). Relevant only if the control word is enabled (see above). Sequence numbering can be disabled only in the following PW types: ATM VP 1 to 1 ATM VC 1 to 1 ATM VP N to 1 ATM VC N to 1. In addition, the AAL5-SDU PW type does not support sequence numbering (set to Disable). The priority of the PW in the outbound direction via the Ethernet port. Not relevant when the PW subtype (see above) is clock recovery if the PSN type is UDPoIP for any other PSN type if the PSN type is UDPoIP Enable Disable Default: Enable Enable Disable Default: Enable 2 (highest priority) 3 4 (lowest priority) Default: 4 for ATM VP 1 to 1, ATM VC 1 to 1, ATM VP N to 1, ATM VC N to 1 and AAL5-SDU 2 for SAToP and Basic CES PSN Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

147 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Parameter Description Possible Values OAM mode Detection multiplier Min TX interval (μsec) Mix RX interval (μsec) Determines whether the OAM feature (using VCCV-BFD messages) is enabled for this PW. Not relevant if the PW type is SAToP, Basic CES PSN or AAL5-SDU. For more information about the VCCV-BFD functionality, refer to Appendix F. The negotiated transmit interval, multiplied by this value, provides the detection time for the transmitting system. Relevant only if the OAM mode (see above) is set to VCCV-BFD. The minimum time interval in microseconds that the system uses between transmitted BFD control packets. Relevant only if the OAM mode (see above) is set to VCCV-BFD. The minimum time interval in microseconds that the system uses between received BFD control packets. Relevant only if the OAM mode (see above) is set to VCCV-BFD. Disable VCCV-BFD Default: Disabled 2 60 Default: Default: Default: Note The general PW parameters cannot be changed dynamically (on-the-fly). 2. Click <Next>. The PSN Parameters dialog is displayed. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-117

148 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Figure Pseudowire ATM PSN Parameters 3. Click <Next>. The Service Parameters dialog is displayed Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

149 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Figure Pseudowire ATM Service Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-119

150 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Figure Pseudowire TDM Service Parameters 4. Enter the parameters as described in Table Click <Finish> to complete the process. A confirmation dialog is displayed. Figure Pseudowire Parameters Confirmation Dialog 6. Click <Finish> to complete the process Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

151 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Table Pseudowire General Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values PW Number PW Name PW Type PW Sub Type PSN Type Peer Displays the PW number as defined in the PW menu (read-only) Displays the PW name as defined in the PW menu (read-only) Defines the PW type and the type of data it carries. For more information about the different encapsulation types, refer to Appendix E. When the PW type is Basic CES PSN, the subtype indicates whether the PW is used for clock recovery, clock distribution or data. Note: In order to configure IP multicast clock distribution, the relevant PW should be created using an IP multicast peer. The type of packet-switched network on which this PW is established. Note: UDPoIP is valid only for SAToP and Basic CES PSN pseudowire types. MPLSoIP cannot be selected when the PW subtype is clock recovery or clock distribution MPLSoGRE cannot be set with a peer that is routed through a PPPoE router interface. Number of an existing PSN peer device (see Defining PSN Peers) to which the current PW is assigned. The PW terminates on this peer. Note: When the provisioning mode is LDP PW ID (see below), the peer must be configured as a targeted peer. A peer with a multicast IP address can be set only for a clock distribution or a clock recovery PW. A peer that is routed through a PPPoE router interface cannot be set for MPLS over GRE. The peer number cannot be changed dynamicaly (on-the-fly) String 32 chars ATM VP 1 to 1 ATM VC 1 to 1 ATM VP N to 1 ATM VC N to 1 AAL5-SDU SAToP Basic CES PSN Default: ATM VC N to 1 Clock recovery Clock distribution Data Default: Data MPLS UDPoIP UDP over IP MPLSoIP - MPLS over IP MPLSoGRE - MPLS over GRE Default: MPLSoIP 1 32 RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-121

152 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values Provisioning mode PW ID Out PW label In PW label Control Word Support Sequence Number Support Determines whether the PW is established manually or by LDP signaling A unique ID number that must be defined identically on both the local and remote unit. This ID is used to identify the PW connection when labels are exchanged with LDP. The PW label that is used in the outbound direction. Relevant only if the provisioning mode (see above) is set to Manual. The out label's value range depends on the selected PSN type. The PW label that is used in the inbound direction. Not relevant for clock distribution. If the PW is defined manually and the PSN type is MPLS, MPLSoIP or MPLSoGRE, the PW value range must be within the static label range. Determines whether a control word is used on this PW. The control word can be disabled only in the following PW types (see above): ATM VP 1 to 1 ATM VC 1 to 1 ATM VP N to 1 ATM VC N to 1. For detailed information about the control word structure, refer to Appendix E. When disabled, the Sequence bit in the control word equals zero (0). Relevant only if the control word is enabled (see above). Sequence numbering can be disabled only in the following PW types: ATM VP 1 to 1 ATM VC 1 to 1 ATM VP N to 1 ATM VC N to 1. In addition, the AAL5-SDU PW type does not support sequence numbering (set to Disable). Manual LDP PW ID Default: Manual if the PSN type is UDPoIP for any other PSN type if the PSN type is UDPoIP Enable Disable Default: Enable Enable Disable Default: Enable Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

153 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Parameter Description Possible Values TX queue OAM mode Min TX interval (μsec) Mix RX interval (μsec) Detection multiplier TOS Exp. Bits VLAN Tagging VLAN ID VLAN Priority The priority of the PW in the outbound direction via the Ethernet port. Not relevant when the PW subtype (see above) is clock recovery. Determines whether the OAM feature (using VCCV-BFD messages) is enabled for this PW. Not relevant if the PW type is SAToP, Basic CES PSN or AAL5-SDU. For more information about the VCCV-BFD functionality, refer to Appendix F. The minimum time interval in microseconds that the system uses between transmitted BFD control packets. Relevant only if the OAM mode (see above) is set to VCCV-BFD. The minimum time interval in microseconds that the system uses between received BFD control packets. Relevant only if the OAM mode (see above) is set to VCCV-BFD. The negotiated transmit interval, multiplied by this value, provides the detection time for the transmitting system. Relevant only if the OAM mode (see above) is set to VCCV-BFD. Value of the TOS byte that is used on outbound traffic, The required value for the EXP bits. Visible only if the EXP bits mode is set to Static. Indicates if the VLAN tag is inserted into the TX frames The ID of the VLAN carried in the VLAN tag Note: This parameter only shows if VLAN tagging is enabled. VLAN priority bits carried with the VLAN tag. Note: This parameter only shows if VLAN tagging is enabled. 2 (highest priority) 3 4 (lowest priority) Default: 4 for ATM VP 1 to 1, ATM VC 1 to 1, ATM VP N to 1, ATM VC N to 1 and AAL5-SDU 2 for SAToP and Basic CES PSN Disable VCCV-BFD Default: Disabled Default: Default: Default: Default: Default: 0 Enable Disable Default: Disable Default: Default: 0 RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-123

154 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values Max. Cells Concatenation Timeout Mode Number of cells that may be concatenated for encapsulation. Set whether timeout is enabled or disabled for this PW Default: 1 Enable Disable Default: Enable Timeout (μsecs) The timeout duration (if enabled). Enable Disable Default: Disable AAL5 Mode Enabled or disabled for this PW. Enable Disable Default: Disable MPLS Ingress Tunnel MPLS Egress Tunnel Payload Size (Frames in Packet) Jitter Buffer (μsec) Attachment Circuit Port Bundle Time Slots Payload Size (Bytes) ID of the ingress tunnel ID of the egress tunnel Number of TDM frames (bundles) within the packet Length of the jitter buffer delay towards the transmit direction (PSN to TDM). Port number of the attachment circuit The CES bundle time slots Total size of the of the payload (read only) for Basic CES PSN 2 16 for SAToP Default: for E for T1 System Commands System Commands allow you to perform the following functions on demand: Poll the agent Load the default configuration Reset the device View and swap files Save the active configuration as the default To access the System Commands: 1. Click the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image Setting the Operational Parameters RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

155 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management A light blue frame surrounds the device image and the main menu becomes available. 2. From the main menu, select Configuration > System Commands; The System Commands menu is displayed. Figure System Commands Menu Poll Agent To poll the agent: 1. Click the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image. A light blue frame surrounds the device image and the main menu becomes available. 2. From the main menu, select Poll Agent; The NMS polls the SNMP agent. Default Configuration To reset the configuration to the default settings: 1. Click the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image. A light blue frame surrounds the device image and the main menu becomes available. 2. From the main menu, select Default Configuration; If authorized, the agent is instantly reconfigured to the default settings otherwise the agent is disconnected. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting the Operational Parameters 3-125

156 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual 3.3 Additional Tasks This section describes: Viewing and Swapping Software Files Resetting to Default Configuration Viewing the License Status Restarting the Unit. Viewing and Swapping Software Files The SW Files option allows you to view software information and to swap the main operating and backup software files. To view software information: 1. From the Configuration menu, select System Commands. 2. Select SW Files. The SW Files dialog box appears. Figure SW Files Dialog Box Table SW Files Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RW/RO) Running The active software version of the device. (Read only) Main The main software version of the device (Read only) Backup <Swap Main and Backup> <Close> The backup software version of the device Allows you to swap the main and backup software files of the device. Closes the SW Files dialog box. (Read only) Additional Tasks RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

157 User's Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Management Parameter Description Possible Values (RW/RO) <Refresh> Retrieves and displays the most current software file information. To swap main and backup software files: 1. Click <Swap Main and Backup>. A confirmation dialog box appears. Figure Swapping Confirmation Dialog Box 2. Click the type of swap you require (see Table 3-62). Table Swapping Confirmation Buttons Button <Swap Only> <Swap and Reset> <Cancel> Description Swaps the main and backup software files of the device. Swaps the main and backup software files of the device and on reset activates the new software. Closes the swapping confirmation dialog box without making any changes. Resetting to Default Configuration ACE-3100, ACE-3200 configuration can be reset to the preset default configuration. To reset the unit: 1. From the Configuration menu, select System Commands. 2. From the System Commands menu, select Default Configuration. A confirmation dialog appears. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Additional Tasks 3-127

158 Chapter 3 Configuration Management User's Manual Figure Restore Default Configuration Viewing the License Status When necessary, you can view the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 license status. To view the license status: 1. From the Options menu, select License Status. 2. If necessary, select Refresh. The license status dialog appears. Figure License Status Restarting the Unit When necessary, you can restart the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 device. To restart the unit: 1. From the Configuration menu, select System Commands. 2. Select Reset. A confirmation message appears. 3. Click <OK> Additional Tasks RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

159 Chapter 4 Configuring a Typical Application This chapter describes the configuration of ACE-3100, ACE-3200 in a typical application, and provides a practical configuration example for implementing it. 4.1 Configuring Emulated ATM/TDM Services over PSN Overview Figure 4-1 illustrates a typical application, in which two Node B units (1 and 2) are connected to ACE-3100 and ACE-3200 (1), and one BTS unit is connected to ACE-3200 (2). In this application, the ACE-3100 and two ACE-3200 units serve as the remote cell-site gateways. Node B (1) is connected to ACE-3100 via an STM-1/OC-3 link, and Node B (2) is connected to ACE-3200 (1) via an E1/T1 IMA link. The BTS is connected to ACE-3200 (2) via an E1/T1 TDM links. On the central site side, ACE-3400 serves as the central RNC/BSC-site gateway. The RNC is connected to ACE-3400 via an STM-1/OC-3 link, and the BSC is connected to ACE-3400 via E1/T1 TDM links. On the ACE-3400 side, one VP connection and one VC connection are configured for each remote gateway unit that connected to Node B. In addition, two TDM PW connections are configured for the remote ACE-3200 connected to the BTS: One SAToP PW is configured an via unframed E1/T1 TDM link One Basic CES PSN PW is configured via a bundle containing N framed E1/T1 links. The RNC provides the timing reference for ACE-3400 and for the BSC, and the clock is then distributed over the PSN towards ACE-3100 and ACE-3200, both able to recover the clock (using a clock recovery hardware component). A network management station connected to the PSN can manage all units over IP-based format. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Configuring Emulated ATM/TDM Services over PSN 4-1

160 Chapter 4 Configuring a Typical Application User's Manual Figure 4-1. Emulated ATM Services over PSN As illustrated in Figure 4-1, the Network Management Station connected to the Packet Switched Network can manage all units over IP-based format. Configuration Sequence The configuration process on the cell site(s) side consists of: a. Configuring ACE-3100 b. Configuring ACE-3200 (1) c. Configuring ACE-3200 (2). Instructions regarding ACE-3400 for this typical application can be found in the ACE-3400, ACE-3402 Installation and Operation Manual. Note The IP addresses and IP masks presented in this chapter are only an example. You should set the IP and mask addresses according to the actual network parameters. 4-2 Configuring Emulated ATM/TDM Services over PSN RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

161 User's Manual Chapter 4 Configuring a Typical Application 4.2 Configuring ACE-3100 This section describes the configuration of the ACE-3100 unit that appears in Figure 4-1. The configuration stages are: Configuring the Port Layer Parameters which includes: Configuring the ATM-155 Ports Configuring the Ethernet Ports Configuring the Application Parameters which includes: Configuring the Router Parameters Configuring the Traffic Descriptors Configuring the General Multiservice PW over PSN Parameters Configuring the Remote Peer Parameters Configuring the Pseudowire Parameters Setting the Clock Source. Configuring the Port Layer Parameters Configuring the ATM-155 Ports To configure the ATM layer of an ATM-155 port: 1. Double-click the ATM-155 Port in the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image. Figure 4-2. ATM-155 Port Dialog Box 2. In the ATM-155 Port dialog box, click <ATM>. A light blue frame appears around the ATM layer. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Configuring ACE

162 Chapter 4 Configuring a Typical Application User's Manual 3. From the Configuration menu of the ATM-155 Port menu bar, select Parameters. Figure 4-3. ATM-155 ATM Layer 4. Configure the parameters for the port as required. Table 4-1. ATM-155 ATM Port Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RO/RW) Port The ATM-155 port number ATM (Read Only) Type The ATM-155 layer ATM (Read Only) Output Rate (cell/sec) The port s cell output (Tx) rate OAM Cell Generation The OAM cell generation mode for the ATM layer. Enable Disable Note For APS functionality (if required), configure the same parameters for Port 2. Configuring the Ethernet Ports To configure the Ethernet parameters: 1. Double-click the ETH port on the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 device image. 4-4 Configuring ACE-3100 RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

163 User's Manual Chapter 4 Configuring a Typical Application Figure 4-4. ETH Port Dialog Box 2. Click <ETHERNET>. Note A light blue frame appears around the ETHERNET layer s label, and the top menu bar becomes available. When the ETHERNET layer is not selected, the ETH Port menu bar is disabled. 3. From the Configuration menu, select <Parameters>. The Port Parameters dialog box is displayed. Figure 4-5. ETH Port Parameters Dialog Box Table 4-2. ETH Port Parameters Parameter Value Port number 1 Administrative Status Up RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Configuring ACE

164 Chapter 4 Configuring a Typical Application User's Manual Parameter Auto negotiation Max. capability advertised Output Rate Limit Value Enable 100BaseT Full Duplex No Limit Configuring the Application Parameters The ACE-3100 application configuration includes: Router parameters Traffic descriptor parameters General multiservice over PSN parameters Remote peer parameters Pseudowire parameters (clock recovery, ATM VP and ATM VC over PSN). Configuring the Router Parameters To configure the router parameters: 1. From the Configuration menu, select Router > Parameters. The Router Parameters dialog box is displayed. Figure 4-6. Router Parameters 2. Set the Router parameters as follows: Table 4-3. Router Parameters Parameter Value System Address Configuring ACE-3100 RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

165 User's Manual Chapter 4 Configuring a Typical Application Parameter Value Router Interface 1 ARP Aging Time (sec) 1200 Configuring the Traffic Descriptors To configure the traffic descriptors: 1. From the Configuration menu, select ATM > Traffic Descriptor. The Traffic Descriptor dialog box is displayed. 2. Click <Add>. Figure 4-7. Traffic Descriptor Dialog Box The Add Traffic Descriptor dialog box is displayed. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Configuring ACE

166 Chapter 4 Configuring a Typical Application User's Manual Figure 4-8. Add Traffic Descriptor Dialog Box Table 4-4. Traffic Descriptor Parameters Parameter Value Index 6 Service category Mode ubr Scheduling PCR 100 CDVT 1 SCR 100 MBS 1 MDCR After saving the TD parameters above, set another TD with the following VCoPSN parameters: Parameter Value Traffic descriptor number 7 Service category Shaping mode CBR Shaped PCR 6000 CDVT (μsec) 1 SCR 6000 MBS Configuring ACE-3100 RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

167 User's Manual Chapter 4 Configuring a Typical Application Parameter Value MDCR 6000 Configuring the General Multiservice PW over PSN Parameters To configure the general Multiservice over PSN parameters: From the Configuration menu, select Multi Service over PSN > General > ATM The Multi Service over PSN ATM Parameters dialog box is displayed. Figure 4-9. Multiservice over PSN Dialog Box Table 4-5. Multiservice over PSN Parameters Parameter Value Misorder window size 8 Reordering Enable Configuring the Remote Peer Parameters To configure the peer parameters for the remote ACE-3400: 1. From the Configuration menu, select Multi Service over PSN > Peer The Peer Table dialog box is displayed. Figure Peer Table Dialog Box RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Configuring ACE

168 Chapter 4 Configuring a Typical Application User's Manual 2. Click <Add>. The Peer Add dialog box is displayed. Figure Peer Add Dialog Box Table 4-6. Peer Add Parameters Parameter Value Peer number 1 Peer name Peer-1 Peer IP address Configuring the Pseudowire Parameters In this application, ACE-3100 requires two pseudowire links for ATM VC/VP over PSN, and one pseudowire link for the clock recovery channel. In total, three different pseudowire configurations are required. Each pseudowire configuration consists of: a. General PW parameters b. PSN parameters c. Service parameters (not relevant for the clock recovery PW). Note To configure a PW link: 1. On the PW menu (Configuration> Multiservice over PSN> PW), set the PW number and name. 2. On the General Parameters submenu (Configuration> Multiservice over PSN> PW> General parameters), set the general PW parameters for the PW. 3. On the PSN Parameters submenu (Configuration> Multiservice over PSN> PW> PSN parameters), set the PSN parameters for the PW. 4. On the Service Parameters submenu (Configuration> Multiservice over PSN> PW> Service parameters), set the service parameters for the PW. For an ATM PW, save the parameters before entering the attachment circuit parameters (Configuration> Multiservice over PSN> PW> Service parameters> Attachment circuit). The attachment circuit parameters can then be saved separately Configuring ACE-3100 RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

169 User's Manual Chapter 4 Configuring a Typical Application 5. Save the PW link parameters. Setting the Clock Source To configure the clock source for ACE-3100: 1. From the Configuration menu, select Clock > Source The Clock Source dialog box opens. Figure Clock Source Dialog Box Table 4-7. Clock Source Parameters Parameter Active Clock Source Fallback Revertive Value Internal Rx Clock None Yes Wait to Restore 1 Port ATM RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Configuring ACE

170 Chapter 4 Configuring a Typical Application User's Manual 4.3 Configuring ACE-3200 (1) This section describes the configuration of the ACE-3200 (1) unit that appears in Figure 4-1. The configuration stages are: Configuring the Port Parameters which includes: Configuring the E1 Ports to IMA Mode Configuring the Ethernet Ports Configuring the Application Parameters which includes: Defining an IMA Group Configuring the Router Parameters Configuring the Traffic Descriptors Configuring the General Multiservice PW over PSN Parameters Configuring the Remote Peer Parameters Configuring the Pseudowire Parameters Setting the Clock Source. Configuring the Port Parameters Configuring the E1 Ports to IMA Mode To configure an E1 port: 1. Double-click the E1 Port in the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image. A light blue frame appears around the layer s label, and the top menu bar becomes available. 2. Select Configuration > Parameters The Port Parameters dialog box is displayed Configuring ACE-3200 (1) RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

171 User's Manual Chapter 4 Configuring a Typical Application Figure E1 Port Parameters Dialog Box Table 4-8. E1 Port Parameters Parameter Value Port number E1 2 Mode Administrative Status RX sensitivity Line type Transmit clock source Idle code Trunk Condition CES-ATM Up High CRC enabled System 7E FF Note The same parameters should be defined for all E1 ports in the required IMA group (ports 1 8). Configuring the Ethernet Ports To configure the Ethernet parameters: 1. Double-click the ETH port on the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 device image. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Configuring ACE-3200 (1) 4-13

172 Chapter 4 Configuring a Typical Application User's Manual Figure ETH Port Dialog Box 2. Click <ETHERNET>. A light blue frame appears around the ETHERNET layer s label, and the top menu bar becomes available. Note When the ETHERNET layer is not selected, the ETH Port menu bar is disabled. 3. From the Configuration menu, select <Parameters>. The Port Parameters dialog box is displayed. Figure ETH Port Parameters Dialog Box 4. Set the following parameters for each Ethernet port: Parameter Value Port number 1 Port activation Enable 4-14 Configuring ACE-3200 (1) RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

173 User's Manual Chapter 4 Configuring a Typical Application Parameter Auto negotiation Max. capability advertised Rate limiter Value Enable 100BaseT Full Duplex Disable Configuring the Application Parameters The ACE-3200 (1) application configuration includes: IMA group parameters Router parameters Traffic descriptor parameters General multiservice over PSN parameters Remote peer parameters Pseudowire parameters (clock recovery, ATM VP and ATM VC over PSN). Defining an IMA Group To define an IMA group: 1. From the Configuration menu, select ATM > IMA Group The IMA Group Table dialog box opens. Figure IMA Group Table Dialog Box 2. Click <Add>. The Add IMA Group Table dialog box opens. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Configuring ACE-3200 (1) 4-15

174 Chapter 4 Configuring a Typical Application User's Manual 3. Set the following parameters: Parameter Value Number 1 Type E1 Min RX/TX links 1 Group ID 0 TX frame length (cells) 128 Max differential delay (ms) 25 Blocking Unblock IMA version 1.1 Common TX clock source System Links in group 1 8 Configuring the Router Parameters To configure the router parameters: 1. From the Configuration menu, select Router > Parameters. The Router Parameters dialog box is displayed Configuring ACE-3200 (1) RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

175 User's Manual Chapter 4 Configuring a Typical Application Figure Router Parameters Dialog Box Table 4-9. Router Parameters Parameter Value System Address ARP Aging Time (sec) On the Default Gateway in the Router Parameters dialog, using the < > button, select the following parameters: Parameter Value Router interface 1 Gateway IP address Configuring the Traffic Descriptors To configure the traffic descriptors: 1. From the Configuration menu, select ATM > Traffic Descriptor. The Traffic descriptor Table dialog box is displayed. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Configuring ACE-3200 (1) 4-17

176 Chapter 4 Configuring a Typical Application User's Manual Figure Traffic Descriptor Dialog Box 2. Click <Add> to add a new traffic descriptor. The Add Traffic Descriptor dialog box is displayed. Figure Traffic Descriptor Add Dialog Box Table Traffic Descriptor VPoPSN Parameters Parameter Value Index 6 Service category Mode LBR Shaped PCR (cell/sec) 3000 CDVT (μsec) Configuring ACE-3200 (1) RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

177 User's Manual Chapter 4 Configuring a Typical Application Parameter Value SCR (cell/sec) 100 MBS (cell) 1 MDCR (cell/sec) After saving the TD parameters above, set another TD with the following VCoPSN parameters: Parameter Value Index 7 Service category Mode CBR Shaped PCR 6000 CDVT (μsec) 1 SCR (cell/sec) 100 MBS (cell) 1 MDCR (cell/sec) 100 Configuring the General Multiservice PW over PSN Parameters To configure the general multiservice over PSN parameters: From the Configuration menu, select Multiservice over PSN > General > ATM. The Multiservice over PSN ATM Parameters dialog box is displayed. Figure Multiservice over PSN Dialog Box Table Multiservice over PSN Parameters Parameter Value Misorder Window Size 8 Reordering Enable RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Configuring ACE-3200 (1) 4-19

178 Chapter 4 Configuring a Typical Application User's Manual Configuring the Remote Peer Parameters To configure the peer parameters for the remote ACE-3400: 1. From the Configuration menu, select Multiservice over PSN > Peer. The Peer Table dialog box is displayed. 2. Click <Add> to add a peer table. Figure Peer Table Dialog Box The Add Peer dialog box is displayed. Figure Add Peer Dialog Box Table Add Peer Parameters Parameter Value Peer number 1 Peer name Peer-1 Peer IP address Configuring ACE-3200 (1) RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

179 User's Manual Chapter 4 Configuring a Typical Application Configuring the Pseudowire Parameters In this application, ACE-3200 (1) requires two pseudowire links for ATM VC, ATM VP, and one pseudowire link for the clock recovery channel. In total, three different pseudowire configurations are required. Each pseudowire configuration consists of: a. General PW parameters b. PSN parameters c. Service parameters (not relevant for the clock recovery PW). Refer to the PW link creation steps on page The following tables detail the required parameters of each PW link: Table ACE-3200 (1) Clock Recovery PW PW Submenu Parameter Value PW number 1 PW name PW-1 General PW type Basic CES PSN PW subtype PSN type Clock recovery UDPoIP Peer number 1 Provisioning mode Manual In PW label 100 Control word Enable PSN TOS 0 VLAN tag Disable Table ACE-3200 (1) Data PW for VP (200) PW Submenu Parameter Value PW number 2 PW name PW-2 General PW type ATM VP N to 1 PSN type MPLSoIP Peer number 1 Provisioning mode Manual Out PW label 201 RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Configuring ACE-3200 (1) 4-21

180 Chapter 4 Configuring a Typical Application User's Manual PW Submenu Parameter Value In PW label 201 Control word Sequence number TX queue OAM mode Enable Enable 4- Low Enable PSN TOS 0 EXP bits 0 VLAN tag Disable Service Max cells concatenation 5 Timeout mode Enable PW timeout (μsec) 100 AAL5 mode Disable Attachment circuit Port type IMA-Group Port number 1 VPI 200 VPI to PSN 200 VPI from PSN 200 TD 2 OD 3 Table ACE-3200 (1) Data PW for VC (0/200) PW Submenu Parameter Value PW number 3 PW name PW-3 General PW type ATM VC N to 1 PSN type MPLSoIP Peer number 1 Provisioning mode Manual Out PW label 202 In PW label 202 Control word Sequence number TX queue Enable Enable 4- Low 4-22 Configuring ACE-3200 (1) RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

181 User's Manual Chapter 4 Configuring a Typical Application PW Submenu Parameter Value OAM mode Enable PSN TOS 0 EXP bits 0 VLAN tag Disable Service Max cells concatenation 5 Timeout mode Enable Timeout (μsec) 100 AAL5 mode Disable Attachment circuit Port type IMA-Group Port number 1 VPI 0 VCI 200 VPI to PSN 0 VCI to PSN 200 VPI from PSN 0 VCI from PSN 200 TD 3 OD 3 Setting the Clock Source To configure the clock source for ACE-3200 (1): 1. From the Configuration menu, select Clock > Recovered. The Recovered Clock Table dialog box is displayed. 2. Click <Add> to add a recovered clock. The Add Recovered Clock dialog box is displayed. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Configuring ACE-3200 (1) 4-23

182 Chapter 4 Configuring a Typical Application User's Manual Figure Add Recovered Clock Dialog Box Table Add Recovered Clock Parameters Parameter Value ID 1 Administrative Status Type Up Adaptive PW number 1 Source quality Stratum 1 Network type Type B 3. On the Master Clock menu (Configuration> System> Clock> Recovered clock), set the following parameters: Parameter Source Value Recovered Recovered ID Configuring ACE-3200 (1) RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

183 User's Manual Chapter 4 Configuring a Typical Application 4.4 Configuring ACE-3200 (2) This section describes the configuration of the ACE-3200 (2) unit that appears in Figure 4-1. The configuration stages are: Configuring the Port Layer Parameters which includes: Configuring the E1/T1 Ports to CES-PSN Mode Configuring the Ethernet Ports Configuring the Application Parameters which includes: Configuring the Router Interface Configuring the General Multiservice PW over PSN Parameters Configuring the Remote Peer Parameters Configuring the Pseudowire Parameters Setting the Clock Source. Configuring the Port Layer Parameters Configuring the E1/T1 Ports to CES-PSN Mode To configure the E1 ports: From the Configuration menu of the E1 Port menu bar, select Parameters for two E1 ports (framed and unframed): Table Framed E1 Port 1 Parameter Value Port E1 1 Mode Administrative Status RX sensitivity Line type Transmit Clock Source Idle code Trunk condition CES-PSN Up Low CRC enabled System 7E FF RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Configuring ACE-3200 (2) 4-25

184 Chapter 4 Configuring a Typical Application User's Manual Table Unframed E1 Port 2 Parameter Value Port E1 1 Mode Administrative Status RX sensitivity Line type Transmit clock source Idle code CES-PSN Up Low Unframed System 7E Configuring the Ethernet Ports To configure the Ethernet parameters: From the Configuration menu of the ETH menu bar, select Parameters for each Ethernet port. Figure Port Parameters Dialog Box Table Port Parameters Parameter Value Port ETH 1 Administrative Status Auto negotiation Max. capability advertised Output Rate Limit Up Enable 100BaseT Full Duplex No Limit 4-26 Configuring ACE-3200 (2) RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

185 User's Manual Chapter 4 Configuring a Typical Application Configuring the Application Parameters The ACE-3200 (2) application configuration includes: Router parameters General multiservice over PSN parameters Remote peer parameters Pseudowire parameters (clock recovery and TDM over PSN). Configuring the Router Interface To configure the router parameters: 1. From the Configuration menu, select Router > Interfaces. The Router Interfaces Table dialog box is displayed. Figure Router Interface Add Dialog Box Table Router Interface Parameters Parameter Value Number 2 RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Configuring ACE-3200 (2) 4-27

186 Chapter 4 Configuring a Typical Application User's Manual Parameter Name Value Interface-2 IP address IP mask Interface type Ethernet Port number 1 VLAN tagging Disable 2. On the Default Gateway menu (Configuration> Router> Default gateway), set the following parameters: Parameter Value Gateway interface number 1 Gateway IP address Configuring the General Multiservice PW over PSN Parameters To configure the general multiservice over PSN parameters: On the General menu (Configuration> Multiservice over PSN> General> ATM parameters) Figure Multiservice over PSN Dialog Box Table Multiservice over PSN Parameters Parameter Value Misorder window size 8 Reordering Enable Configuring the Remote Peer Parameters To configure the peer parameters for the remote ACE-3400: On the Peer menu (Configuration> Multiservice over PSN> Peer), set the following parameters Configuring ACE-3200 (2) RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

187 User's Manual Chapter 4 Configuring a Typical Application Figure Add Peer Dialog Box Table Add Peer Parameters Parameter Value Peer number 1 Peer name Peer-1 Peer IP address Configuring the Pseudowire Parameters In this application, ACE-3200 (2) requires two pseudowire links for TDM over PSN (one CESoPSN PW and one SAToP PW), and one pseudowire link for the clock recovery channel. In total, three different pseudowire configurations are required. Each pseudowire configuration consists of: a. General PW parameters b. PSN parameters c. Service parameters (not relevant for the clock recovery PW). Refer to the PW link creation steps on page The following tables detail the required parameters of each PW link: Table ACE-3200 (2) Clock Recovery PW PW Submenu Parameter Value PW number 1 PW name PW-1 General PW type Basic CES PSN PW subtype PSN type Clock recovery UDPoIP Peer number 1 Provisioning mode Manual In PW label 100 RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Configuring ACE-3200 (2) 4-29

188 Chapter 4 Configuring a Typical Application User's Manual PW Submenu Parameter Value Control word Enable PSN TOS 0 VLAN tag Disable Table ACE-3200 (2) Basic CES PES PW PW Submenu Parameter Value PW number 2 PW name PW-2 General PW type Basic CES PSN PW subtype PSN type Data MPLSoIP Peer number 1 Provisioning mode Manual Out PW label 300 In PW label 300 Control word TX queue Enable 2 - High PSN TOS 0 EXP bits 0 Service VLAN tag Payload size (frames in packet) Disable 8 Payload size (bytes) 128 Jitter buffer (μsec) 3000 Attachment circuit E1 port number 1 Bundle time slots 1 16 Table ACE-3200 (2) SAToP PW PW Submenu Parameter Value PW number 3 PW name PW-3 General PW type SAToP PW subtype Data 4-30 Configuring ACE-3200 (2) RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

189 User's Manual Chapter 4 Configuring a Typical Application PW Submenu Parameter Value PSN type MPLSoIP Peer number 1 Provisioning mode Manual Out PW label 301 In PW label 301 Control word TX queue Enable 2 - High PSN TOS 0 Service VLAN tag Payload size (32 bytes in packet) Disable 16 Payload size (bytes) 512 Jitter buffer (μsec) 2000 Attachment circuit E1 port number 1 Setting the Clock Source To configure the clock source for ACE-3200 (2): 1. On the Recovered Clock menu (Configuration> System> Clock> Recovered clock) click <Add>. The dialog is displayed. Figure Add Recovered Clock Dialog Box RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Configuring ACE-3200 (2) 4-31

190 Chapter 4 Configuring a Typical Application User's Manual Table Add Recovered Clock Parameters Parameter Value ID 1 Activity Type Enable Adaptive PW number 1 Source quality Stratum 1 Network type Type B 2. On the Source Clock menu (Configuration> System> Clock> Source), set the following parameters: Parameter Source Value Recovered Recovered ID Configuring ACE-3200 (2) RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

191 Chapter 5 Performance Management This chapter describes the various options for monitoring the performance of ACE-3100, ACE The chapter first discusses the ways of viewing the statistics, and then the details of the statistics that can be viewed. 5.1 Introduction Statistic Tables and Graphs The statistics dialog boxes display both visual and numerical information, in graphs and tables. RADview ACE-3100, ACE-3200 provides two types of statistics: Current statistics Statistical information regarding the current interval Intervals statistics Statistical information regarding the last 24 hours These two types of statistics are displayed in dialog boxes that include: Title bar Displays the host selection name and address, graph name, and the current date and time (Agent time). Object/parameter fields The objects and parameters for which the statistical information appears. For example: IMA group number. Graph Customizable colored graph that represents the statistical information, including an explanatory legend of the graph colors. Numerical data Displayed in a table that summarizes the parameter values of the statistical report. Common buttons: Poll When clicked, ACE-3100, ACE-3200 retrieves the most current information and refreshes the displayed statistics accordingly. The button is available only for the current dialog box and useful when the interval polling is long. When the polling takes place, the button is temporarily disabled. Close Closes the statistics dialog box. Status Bar Indicates the SNMP status in the format: "<x> sec. to next polling", where x is the number of seconds left until the next polling. RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Introduction 5-1

192 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Graph Characteristics Vertical Axis Scale The vertical axis is dynamic and displays the highest value of the displayed parameters. When you hide some parameters, both the scale and highest value change accordingly. Horizontal Axis Current graph For the current graph, the horizontal axis represents the time elapsed. When you open the graph, the horizontal axis range of the values is the minimum time elapsed in seconds. You can select a different polling interval value to refresh the graph automatically at every interval as selected. The default polling interval value is 10 seconds. Intervals graph The graph displays the interval. The most recent interval appears on the right side of the horizontal axis, while the earliest interval appears at the origin (left side) of the horizontal axis. Note The value at the start point of the horizontal axis is not displayed. If there is not enough space for displaying time labels for each interval, only some of the intervals are designated with the time label, while the others are only designated with dots. Interval Date and Time For interval statistics, the start time is set according to the NMS (Network Management Station) clock. If the NMS and Agent clocks are not synchronized, the result could be different interval start times in the ASCII terminal and the NMS. You can synchronize the NMS and Agent clocks by using either the Net Date and Time or the Date and Time auto-mode shell application. The time synchronization takes effect only after the current interval period is concluded. Number of Displayed Polls You can define the number of the displayed polls as a function of the polling interval. The number (n) of displayed polls is as follows: (n) = 900 / polls per second optional manual polls Note If you perform more than 30 manual polls, the earliest polls are discarded. Customizing the Appearance of Graph Lines ACE-3100, ACE-3200 allows you to customize the appearance of lines that appear in the graph. 5-2 Introduction RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

193 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Note To display or hide a specific line in the graph: Click the line s legend parameter. If the selected parameter is the only one in the legend, its graph line cannot be hidden. To modify the appearance of a graph line: 1. Right-click the line s legend parameter. The line appearance options pop-up menu appears. 2. From the pop-up menu, select the appearance option that should be implemented on the parameter s graph line: Bold, Normal, Invisible, Hide Others, or Show All. Table 5-1. Graph Line Appearance Options Option Description Remark Bold Normal Turns the graph line of the selected legend parameter to a bold line. Only one bold line can appear in the graph at a time. Therefore, when a newly selected parameter s line becomes bold, the previously bold line becomes regular. Selecting Bold also causes an invisible graph line to become visible in bold. Turns the graph line of the selected parameter to regular (if it was bold). Normal also causes an invisible parameter to become visible in regular fonts. This option is disabled for a parameter that is already bold. This option is disabled for a parameter that is already normal. Invisible Turns the graph line to invisible. This option is disabled if the selected parameter is already invisible, or if it is the only visible parameter in the legend list. Hide Others Show All Turns all the parameters except for the selected one to invisible. If after this operation you select Normal or Bold for another parameter, both parameters are displayed while all the others remain invisible. Causes all the graph lines to be displayed. This option is useful when some parameters are hidden and you want to make them all visible. This option is disabled if the selected parameter is invisible or if it is the only one visible. RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Introduction 5-3

194 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Numerical Value Tooltip When the mouse pointer is placed over the dots representing a certain sample, or when it is very close to it, a tooltip appears on the top-left side of the sample point displaying the point s vertical axis numerical value. Setting the Polling Interval Use the polling interval option to specify the frequency by which the statistics data is refreshed. To set the polling interval: 3. Click the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image. A light blue frame appears around the device image. 4. From the Statistics menu, select Polling Interval. Figure 5-1. Statistics Menu Figure 5-2. Polling Interval Dialog Box 5. Enter the required polling interval, either by typing a value or by using the arrows, and click <Set>. Table 5-2. Polling Interval Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RW) Polling Interval Polling interval in seconds 5 60, in increments of 5 Default: Introduction RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

195 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Note Changing the polling interval affects all current statistics dialog boxes, for all levels and ports. The new polling interval takes effect only after the next automatic polling occurs, or after you click <Refresh>. Manually Polling the Agent You can instruct ACE-3100, ACE-3200 to immediately poll data from the Agent and update the polling information as necessary. To poll the agent: 1. From the Configuration menu, select System Commands. 2. Select Poll Agent. The system immediately polls the agent and updates the displayed information. Table 5-3. Polled MIB Objects No. Parameter/MIB Object Description sysObjectID Detects whether the device has been changed between polling sessions 2 Rad.sysSaPorts Checks for existing ports and their types, when necessary 3 Rad.modlParamLeds Displays the module LEDs, their colors, and their status ifOperStatus and 2863.ifAdminStatus of each existing physical interface 5 Rad.prtParamAlarmIndication (of each existing physical interface) Displays the existing ports and their status Displays existing ports and their status (aggregation of all ports levels) 6 Rad.physicalConnector Displays the correct connector of existing ports 7 rad.portbalance (for E1 ports only) Display the correct port impedance (balanced/unbalanced) 8 rad.systempstype Displays the correct type of power supplies 9 rad.systempsstatus Displays the status of power supply/s 10 rad.agnfans Displays the correct status of fans Note If the Rad.sysSaPorts, 3418.sysObjectID or Rad.physicalConnector parameters do not match the values of the other parameters, a warning message appears and you must close and restart the application. RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Introduction 5-5

196 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual 5.2 Monitoring the System ACE-3100, ACE-3200 constantly monitors the system, and provides on-going performance statistics. Figure 5-3. Statistics Menu Displaying the Clock Performance ACE-3100, ACE-3200 can distribute the ATM timing over packet-switched. An optional hardware component allows ACE-3100, ACE-3200 to recover the timing from a dedicated PW clock stream received from the PSN. ACE-3100, ACE-3200 is also available with an external clock recovery module which requires a suitable software license pack. To view the clock statistics: 1. From the Statistics menu, select Clock > Recovered. A recovered clock menu is displayed. Figure 5-4. Clock Menu 5-6 Monitoring the System RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

197 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Figure 5-5. Recovered Clock Statistics Table 5-4. Recovered Clock Statistics Parameter Description Possible Values (RW) ID Administrative Status Clock source port ID Clock recovery functionality Up Down Type Type or method of clock recovery Adaptive PW Number of the PW connection on which the clock stream is carried. Up to 32 PWs for data, 32 PWs for clock distribution, and up to 2 PWs for clock recovery Source Quality Accuracy level of the recovered clock source Stratum1 Stratum2 Stratum3 Stratum3E Stratum4 Network Type The PSN type. For more information, refer to Appendix D of the hardware manual. Type A Type B Type C Clock State Clock source port state Free Run Frequency Acquisition Rapid Phase Lock Fine Phase Lock Holdover RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the System 5-7

198 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Viewing Abis Statistics Abis is supported for up to 6 E1 ports only. Abis is not available for T1 ports Figure 5-6. Abis Statistics Table Displaying the Protection Status The protection monitoring options allow you to view the current status of all protected hardware components, depending on your specific hardware unit. To access the protection monitoring options: From the Statistics menu, select Protection. The Protection menu is displayed. Figure 5-7. Protection Menu Viewing Physical APS Table You can view details of all physical APSs as well as physical APS statistics. To display the details of all physical APS protections: 1. Click the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image. A light blue frame appears around the device image. 2. From the Statistics menu, select Physical APS. 5-8 Monitoring the System RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

199 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Figure 5-8. APS Statistics Table dialog box Table 5-5. APS Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Current Number of Entries Maximum Number of Entries The current number of APS groups defined in the APS table. The maximum number of APS groups that can be defined. Group ID The group ID of the APS User selection Mode The APS operation mode 1+1 Optimized Bi-directional Working Port Protection Port Revertive The working port corresponding to ATM The working port corresponding to ATM Whether the Revertive mode is enabled, i.e. whether the master clock will return to be the system clock after a period of unavailability ATM ATM Yes No Default: No Wait To Restore (sec) The Wait to Restore time Default: 300 RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the System 5-9

200 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Switch Command The APS switch command menu. None (initial state) Clear Force Switch to Protection Force Switch to Working Forced Switch Lockout Lockout of Protection Manual Switch to Protection Manual Switch to Working Note Clicking <Statistics > opens the Physical APS Statistics dialog box. <Statistics > is disabled when no entry is selected. Viewing the Physical APS Statistics To display the physical APS statistics: In the Physical APS Table dialog box, click <Statistics> Monitoring the System RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

201 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Figure 5-9. Physical APS Statistics Dialog Box Table 5-6. Physical APS Table Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) APS Group ID Rx K1 K2 Byte Tx K1 K2 Byte The unique identifier of the configured APS group Only one APS group can be configured The content of the received K1K2 bytes, which are exchanged on APS ports The content of the transmitted K1K2 bytes, which are exchanged on APS ports User selection Hex value Hex value RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the System 5-11

202 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Signal Failures (SF) Signal Degraded (SD) Status: Indicates the existence of signal failures Total Counters: Indicates the number of signal failures Status: Indicates the existence of signal degradation Total Counters: Indicates the number of signal degradation occurrences Status: On, Off Total Counters: number Status: On, Off Total Counters: number Displaying the Syslog Status System events are logged by date and time. To allow logging/sharing of system events on a server instead of internally, the Syslog server parameters must be configured. To view the Syslog Status: From the Configuration menu, select Syslog. The Syslog Status window is displayed. Figure Syslog 5-12 Monitoring the System RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

203 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management 5.3 Monitoring the Physical Ports Performance ACE-3100, ACE-3200 provides for monitoring each port individually. Statistical are provided in live graphs that can be monitored on-line. Selecting an element from the legend box hides the colored icon for purposes of identification. Displaying the Ethernet Port Statistics To view the ETHERNET port current statistics: 1. In the ETHERNET port s graphic layers image, click the ETHERNET layer rectangle. A light blue frame appears around the layer. Figure Ethernet Port Dialog Box 2. From the Statistics menu, select Current. An Rx/Tx menu appears. Figure Ethernet Statistics Current Rx/Tx Menu 3. Select Rx to monitor the current reception statistics. RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the Physical Ports Performance 5-13

204 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Figure Ethernet Current Rx Statistics Table 5-7. Ethernet Current Rx Statistics Parameter Description Possible Values (RW/RO) Time Elapsed (sec) Correct Frames Correct Bytes Alignment Error Frames FCS Error Frames Congestion Dropped Frames The elapsed time since the beginning of the interval Number of correct frames recorded Number of correct bytes recorded Number of recorded frames that had alignment errors Number of recorded frames that had FCS errors Number of recorded frames that were dropped due to congestion 4. Select Tx to monitor the current transmission statistics Monitoring the Physical Ports Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

205 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Figure Ethernet Current Tx Statistics Table 5-8. Ethernet Current Tx Statistics Parameter Description Possible Values (RW/RO) Time Elapsed (sec) Correct Frames Correct Bytes Alignment Error Frames FCS Error Frames Congestion Dropped Frames The elapsed time since the beginning of the interval Number of correct frames recorded Number of correct bytes recorded Number of recorded frames that had alignment errors Number of recorded frames that had FCS errors Number of recorded frames that were dropped due to congestion RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the Physical Ports Performance 5-15

206 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values (RW/RO) Late Collision Frames Number of recorded frames that had late collisions To view the ETHERNET port intervals statistics: 1. From the Statistics Current Rx/Tx Menu select Rx to monitor the reception statistics. Figure Ethernet Intervals Rx Statistics Table 5-9. Ethernet Intervals Rx Statistics Parameter Description Possible Values (RW/RO) Inv. No. From (hh:mm) To (hh:mm) Correct Frames Interval number Start time End time Number of correct frames recorded 5-16 Monitoring the Physical Ports Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

207 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Parameter Description Possible Values (RW/RO) Correct Bytes Alignment Error Frames FCS Error Frames Congestion Dropped Number of correct bytes recorded Number of recorded frames that had alignment errors Number of recorded frames that had FCS errors Number of recorded frames that were dropped due to congestion 2. Select Tx to monitor the current transmission statistics. Figure Ethernet Intervals Tx Statistics Table Ethernet Intervals Tx Statistics Parameter Description Possible Values (RW/RO) Inv. No. Interval number RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the Physical Ports Performance 5-17

208 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values (RW/RO) From (hh:mm) To (hh:mm) Correct Frames Correct Bytes Single Collision Frames Multiple Collision Frames Deferred Transmission Frames Start time End time Number of correct frames recorded Number of correct bytes recorded Number of recorded frames that had single collision Number of recorded frames that had multiple collisions Number of recorded frames that had transmission deferred Displaying the E1/T1 Statistics Two types of statistical information options are available for the E1/T1 port physical layer. This section describes: Viewing the E1/T1 Port Current Statistics Viewing the E1/T1 Port Intervals Statistics. Viewing the E1/T1 Port Current Statistics To view the E1/T1 port current statistics: 1. In the E1/T1 port s graphic layers image, click the E1/T1 layer rectangle. A light blue frame appears around the layer. Figure E1/T1 Port Dialog Box 5-18 Monitoring the Physical Ports Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

209 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management 2. From the Statistics menu, select Current. Figure E1/T1 Port Current Statistics Dialog Box Table E1/T1 Port Current Statistics Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values Port The port type and number E1/T Mode The port s current operation mode UNI, CES, IMA Link RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the Physical Ports Performance 5-19

210 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values Time elapsed (sec) The elapsed time since the beginning of the interval LOS Loss Of Signal 0 to 2^32-1 LOF LCD RAI Loss of Frame Not displayed when Line Type = Unframed Loss of Cell Delineation Does not exist if mode = CES Remote Alarm Indication Not displayed when Line Type = Unframed 0 to 2^ to 2^ to 2^32-1 AIS Alarm Indication Signal 0 to 2^32-1 FEBE BES Far-end Block Error Exists only for E1 Not displayed when Line Type = Unframed Bursty Errored Seconds Not displayed when Line Type = Unframed 0 to 2^ to 2^32-1 ES Errored Seconds 0 to 2^32-1 SES Severely Errored Seconds 0 to 2^32-1 UAS Unavailable Seconds 0 to 2^32-1 DM Degraded Minutes 0 to 2^32-1 LCV Line Code Violation 0 to 2^32-1 Rx Frame Slips Received Frame Slips 0 to 2^32-1 AR Availability ratio 0 1 Note AR is calculated according to: AR = (900 - UAS): 900 For more detailed information about the meaning of the parameters, refer to the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Installation and Operation Manual. Viewing the E1/T1 Port Intervals Statistics To view the E1/T1 port intervals statistics: 1. In the E1/T1 port s graphic layers image (see Figure 5-17), click the E1/T1 layer rectangle. A light blue frame appears around the layer. 2. From the Statistics menu, select Intervals Monitoring the Physical Ports Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

211 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Figure E1/T1 Port Intervals Statistics Table E1/T1 Port Intervals Statistics Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Port The port type and number E1/T Mode The port s current operation mode UNI, CES, IMA Link Number of Intervals Number of displayed intervals 0 24 Inv. No. Interval number 1 24 From Time at which the interval began Time entry in the hh:mm format To Time at which the interval ended Time entry in the hh:mm format LOS Loss of Signal 0 to 2^32-1 RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the Physical Ports Performance 5-21

212 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) LOF LCD RAI Loss of Frame Not displayed when Line Type = Unframed Loss of Cell Delineation Does not exist if mode = CES Remote Alarm Indication Not displayed when Line Type = Unframed 0 to 2^ to 2^ to 2^32-1 AIS Alarm Indication Signal 0 to 2^32-1 FEBE BES Far-end Block Error Exists only for E1 Not displayed when Line Type = Unframed Bursty Erred Seconds Not displayed when Line Type = Unframed 0 to 2^ to 2^32-1 ES Errored Seconds 0 to 2^32-1 SES Severely Errored Seconds 0 to 2^32-1 UAS Unavailable Seconds 0 to 2^32-1 DM Degraded Minutes 0 to 2^32-1 LCV Line Code Violation 0 to 2^32-1 Rx Frame Slips Received Frame Slips 0 to 2^32-1 AR ESR SESR Availability Ratio. Calculated by the following formula: (900-UAS)/UAS Errored Seconds Ratio Calculated by the following formula: ES/(900-UAS) Severely Errored Seconds Ratio. Calculated by the following formula: SES/(900-UAS) Note For more detailed information about the meaning of the parameters, refer to the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Installation and Operation Manual. Displaying the ATM-155 Port Statistics Two types of statistical information options are available for the ATM-155 ports physical layer Monitoring the Physical Ports Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

213 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Viewing the ATM-155 Current Statistics To view the ATM-155 port current statistics: 1. In the ATM-155 port s graphic layers image, click the SONET/SDH layer rectangle. A light blue frame appears around the layer. Figure ATM-155 Physical Layer Selected 2. From the Statistics menu, select Current. Figure ATM-155 Port Current Statistics Dialog Box RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the Physical Ports Performance 5-23

214 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Table ATM-155 Port Current Statistics Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Port The port type and number ATM Type The port s frame type SDH SONET Time Elapsed (sec) The elapsed time since the beginning of the interval LOS Loss of Signal 0 to2^32-1 Viewing the ATM-155 Intervals Statistics To view the ATM-155 port intervals statistics: 1. In the ATM-155 port s graphic layers image (see Figure 5-20), click the SONET/SDH layer rectangle. A light blue frame appears around the layer. 2. From the Statistics menu, select Intervals Monitoring the Physical Ports Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

215 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Figure ATM-155 Port Intervals Statistics Dialog Box Table ATM-155 Port Intervals Statistics Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Port The port type and number ATM Type The port s frame type SDH SONET Number of Intervals Number of recorded intervals 0 24 Inv. No. Interval number 1 24 From Time at which the interval began Time entry in the hh:mm format To Time at which the interval ended Time entry in the hh:mm format LOS Loss of Signal 0 to 2^32-1 RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the Physical Ports Performance 5-25

216 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual 5.4 Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance Displaying the ATM Layer and Port Statistics Two types of statistical information options are available for the E1/T1 (at UNI mode) and ATM-155 ports logical (ATM) layer. Note The ATM layer is available for the E1/T1 ports in UNI mode only. For more information about UNI mode, see Configuration Management. Viewing the ATM Layer Current Statistics To view the ATM layer current statistics: 1. In the ATM-155 port s graphic layers image, click the ATM layer rectangle. A light blue frame appears around the layer. Figure ATM-155 Port ATM Layer Selected 2. From the Statistics menu, select Current. The Interface Current Statistics dialog box appears Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

217 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Figure ATM Layer Current Statistics Dialog Box Table ATM Layer Current Statistics Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Port The port type and number ATM Type The port s current operation mode ATM Time elapsed (sec) The time elapsed since the beginning of the current interval Tx Cells The number of cells transmitted on the port 0 to 2^32-1 RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance 5-27

218 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Rx Cells Corrected HEC Cells Uncorrected HEC Cells The number of cells received without HEC error The number of frames received with an erred HEC, corrected (single error) and passed on into the device. Note: This parameter is not displayed for E1/T1 ports. The number of frames received with an uncorrected HEC error (two or more errors) and therefore dropped 0 to 2^ to 2^ to 2^32-1 Viewing the ATM Layer Intervals Statistics To view the ATM layer intervals statistics: 1. In the ATM-155 port s graphic layers image (see Figure 5-23), click the ATM layer rectangle. A light blue frame appears around the layer. 2. From the Statistics menu, select Intervals Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

219 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Figure ATM Intervals Statistics Dialog Box Table ATM Intervals Statistics Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Port The port type and number ATM Type The port s current operation mode ATM Number of Intervals Number of recorded intervals 0 24 Inv. No. Interval number 1 24 From Time at which the interval began Time entry in the hh:mm format To Time at which the interval ended Time entry in the hh:mm format Tx cells Number of cells transmitted on that port 0 to 2^32-1 RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance 5-29

220 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Rx cells Corrected HEC Cells Uncorrected HEC Cells Number of cells received without HEC error The number of frames received with an erred HEC, corrected (single error) and passed on into the device. Note: This parameter is not displayed for E1/T1 ports. The number of cells received with an uncorrected HEC error (two or more errors) and therefore dropped Note: This parameter is not displayed for E1/T1 ports. 0 to 2^ to 2^ to 2^32-1 Viewing the ATM Interface Current Statistics The ATM Current Statistics dialog box displays the current statistical information for Tx and Rx cells. To display the current statistics of an ATM interface: 1. In the IMA Group Statistics dialog box (see Figure 5-28), select an IMA group. 2. In the Current parameters row, select ATM Interface (see Table 5-19), and click <Statistics> Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

221 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Figure ATM Current Statistics Dialog Box Table ATM Current Statistics Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values IMA Group Time Elapsed (sec.) The port for which the ATM statistics are displayed The elapsed time since the beginning of the interval 1 16, corresponding to the E1/T1 port (seconds) TX Cells Number of cells transmitted on that port 0 to 2^32-1 Rx Cells Corrected HEC Cells Number of cells received without HEC error The number of cells received with a corrected HEC error Note: This parameter is not displayed for E1/T1 ports. 0 to 2^ to 2^32-1 RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance 5-31

222 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values Uncorrected HEC Cells The number of cells received with an uncorrected HEC error (two or more errors) and therefore dropped Note: This parameter is not displayed for E1/T1 ports. 0 to 2^32-1 Note The displayed ATM statistics is for the current interval of 15 minutes. You can click <Poll> to immediately poll the agent and update the displayed information. Viewing the ATM Interface Interval Statistics The ATM Intervals Statistics dialog box displays information on previous intervals of Tx and Rx cells. To display the intervals statistics of a group s ATM interface: 1. In the IMA Group Statistics dialog box (see Figure 5-28), select an IMA group s row. 2. In the Intervals row, select ATM Interface (see Table 5-19), and click <Statistics> Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

223 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Figure ATM Intervals Statistics Dialog Box Table ATM Intervals Statistics Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values IMA Group The port for which the ATM statistics are displayed 1 16, corresponding to the E1/T1 port Number of Intervals Number of intervals 1 24 Inv. No. The interval s sequential number From Time at which the interval began hh:mm To Time at which the interval ended hh:mm Tx Cells Number of cells transmitted on that port 0 to 2^32-1 Rx Cells Corrected HEC Cells Number of cells received without HEC errors The number of cells received with a corrected HEC error. Note: This parameter is not displayed for E1/T1 ports. 0 to 2^ to 2^32-1 RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance 5-33

224 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values Uncorrected HEC Cells The number of cells received with an uncorrected HEC error (two or more errors) and therefore dropped Note: This parameter is not displayed for E1/T1 ports. 0 to 2^32-1 Viewing IMA Group and Link Statistics The IMA Group Statistics dialog box displays statistical information regarding the currently defined IMA groups, and provides a choice of four statistics display modes: IMA group current statistics IMA group intervals statistics ATM interface current statistics ATM interface intervals statistics In addition, you can display the status details of a selected IMA group (see Viewing an IMA Group's Status). Note The IMA Link layer is available only if IMA mode is defined for the E1/T1 port. For more information about IMA mode, see Configuration Management. To display the details of all IMA groups: 1. Click the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image. A light blue frame appears around the device image. 2. From the Statistics menu, select IMA Group Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

225 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Figure IMA Group Statistics Dialog Box Table IMA Group Statistics Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RW/RO) Current Number of Entries Maximum Number of Entries Current The current number of entries displayed in the IMA Group Statistics dialog box. The maximum number of entries that can be displayed in the IMA Group Statistics dialog box. Two options are available on this row: Group Select this option if you want to display the IMA group current statistics. ATM Interface Select this option if you want to display the ATM interface current statistics. Click <Statistics> to open a new dialog box for the selected option. Group ATM Interface RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance 5-35

226 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values (RW/RO) Intervals Number Min Tx Links Min Rx Links Two options are available on this row: Group Select this option if you want to display the IMA group Intervals statistics. ATM Interface - Select this option if you want to display the ATM interface intervals statistics. Click <Statistics> to open a new dialog box for the selected option. IMA group sequential number, in correspondence to a E1/T1 port Minimum number of Tx links required for the group to become operational Minimum number of Rx links required for the group to become operational Group ATM Interface 1 16 Default: The lowest available group number 1 16 Default: Default: 1 Group ID The IMA group s ID number Default: 0 Tx Frame Length (cells) The number of cells included in a frame 32, 64, 128, 256 Max Differential Delay (msec) Blocking Maximum delay in seconds for determining the group s differential Shut down a specific group for any reason other than insufficient links. Block value is valid only when group state is active Block Unblock IMA Version IMA grouping version version number Common Tx Clock Source Links in Group The IMA group s clock source type Indicates which links (ports) are associated with the group Internal External 1 16 Several values may appear, separated by commas and dashes. For more information, refer to Viewing IMA Link Status. Note The Statistics button is enabled only when an entry with Active state has been selected Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

227 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Viewing an IMA Group's Status The IMA Group Status dialog box displays the status details of the selected IMA group. To display an IMA group s status details: 1. Click the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image. A light blue frame appears around the device image. 2. From the Statistics menu, select IMA Group. The IMA Group Statistics dialog box appears (see Figure 5-28). 3. In the Current row, select Group (see Table 5-19), and click <Statistics>. The IMA Group Current Statistics dialog box appears (see Figure 5-30). 4. From the IMA Group Current Statistics dialog box, click <Status>. The IMA Group Status dialog box appears. Figure IMA Group Status Dialog Box RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance 5-37

228 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Table IMA Group Status Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Group IMA group number 1 16 Ne/Fe Current State The near-end (NE) and far-end (FE) current state. Ne/Fe Tx Clk Mode Not configured The group does not exist Start-up The group is waiting for near-end or farend startup Start-up-Ack Transitional state, when both groups start-up to insufficient-links state Config-Aborted (M) The group has rejected the far-end frame length configuration parameter because of unsupported frame length Config-Aborted (Symmetry) The group has rejected the far-end symmetric mode configuration parameter because of incompatible group symmetry Config-Aborted (Other) The group has rejected the far-end configuration parameters for another reason Insufficient Links There is an insufficient number of links to allow group activation Blocked Group operation has been blocked Operational The group has sufficient links (in both directions) to operate and carry ATM layer cells Config-Aborted (Version) The group has rejected the far-end IMA version configuration parameter, because of unsupported IMA version Transmission clocking mode used by the near-end and far-end IMA group Not Configured Start-up Start-up-Ack Config-Aborted (M) Config-Aborted (Symmetry) Config-Aborted (Other) Insufficient Links Blocked Operational Config-Aborted (Version) CTC ITC Tx/Rx IMA ID IMA group ID Tx/Rx Frame Length (Cells) Tx/Rx Timing Ref Link Frame length, in the transmit and receive direction, used by the IMA group The link index of the transmission or the receiving timing-reference link used by the near-end or farend for IMA data-cell clock recovery to or from the ATM layer A value of 0 indicates that the link has not been defined 32, 64, 128, Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

229 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Tx/Rx Available Cell Rate (Cells/sec) Tx/Rx Configured Links The current cell rate in cells per second that is provided by the group in the transmission or the receiving direction in relation to all transmission or receiving active links The number of defined transmit or receive group links 0 16 Tx/Rx Active Links Failure Status Number of currently active transmit or receive links 0 16 Types of failure status: No failure The IMA group is operational Start-up Near-End The near-end is in startup Start-up-Far-End The far-end is in startup Invalid M value near-end The near-end does not support the far-end Frame Length value Invalid M value far-end The far-end does not support the near-end Frame Length value Symmetric Near-End The near-end does not support the far-end group symmetry Asymmetric Far-End The far-end does not support the near-end group symmetry Insufficient links Near-End Less than the minimum number of defined Tx or Rx links are active for group operation in the near-end Blocked NE and Blocked FE The near-end or the far-end is blocked Insufficient Links Far-End Less than the minimum number of defined Tx or Rx links are active for group operation in the far-end Blocked Near-End Group near-end operation has been blocked Blocked links Far-End Group far-end operation has been blocked Other Other failure status messages, depending on the specific system implementation (for example, group timing mode mismatch) Invalid IMA version near-end Far-end unsupported IMA version Invalid IMA version far-end Far-end unsupported IMA version No Failure Start-up Near-End Start-up Far-End Invalid M Value Near-End Invalid M Value Far-End Symmetric Near-End Asymmetric Far-End Insufficient Links Near- End Blocked NE and Blocked FE Insufficient Links Far-End Blocked Links Near-End Blocked Links Far-End Other Invalid IMA Version Near-End Invalid IMA Version Far-End RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance 5-39

230 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Last Change Running Time (sec) Least Delay Link Max Observed Differential Delay (msec) Time of the last status change detected in the IMA group Time (in seconds) that the IMA group has been in the operational test Link index of the defined link with the smallest delay. 0 indicates that the link has not been defined or that the link with the smallest delay has not yet been determined. Most recently observed maximum difference between the smallest and longest propagation delay Format:YYYY-MM-DD, hh:mm:ss 0 4*10^ *10^9 Viewing an IMA Group's Current Statistics You can view the current statistics of the selected IMA group. This includes information on the group s UAS, near-end, and far-end failures. To view the current statistics of an IMA group: 1. In the IMA Group Statistics dialog box (see Figure 5-28), select an IMA group s row. 2. In the Current row, select Group (see Table 5-19), and click <Statistics> Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

231 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Figure IMA Group Current Statistics Dialog Box Table IMA Group Current Statistics Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RW) IMA Group Time Elapsed (sec) UAS Near-End Failures The IMA group for which the statistics appears The elapsed time since the beginning of the interval Unavailable seconds: The number of one-second intervals in which the IMA group traffic state machine is down. Near-end failures: The number of times a near-end group failure occurs in the current interval in correspondence to the E1/T1 port to 2^ to 2^32-1 RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance 5-41

232 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values (RW) Far-End Failures Far-end failures: The number of times a far-end group failure occurs in the current interval 0 to 2^32-1 Click <Poll> to immediately poll the agent and update the displayed information. Click <Status> to open the IMA Group Status dialog box (see Viewing an IMA Group's Status). Viewing an IMA Group's Intervals Statistics The IMA Group Intervals Statistics dialog box displays statistical information on the previously performed polling interval, and allows you to check for any UAS and near-end or far-end failures. To display the intervals statistics of an IMA group: 1. In the IMA Group Statistics dialog box (see Figure 5-28), select an IMA group s row. 2. In the Intervals row, select Group (see Table 5-19), and click <Statistics> Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

233 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Figure IMA Group Intervals Statistics Dialog Box Table IMA Group Intervals Statistics Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values IMA Group The IMA group for which the statistics are displayed 1 16 in correspondence to the E1/T1 port Number of Intervals Number of intervals 0 24 Inv. No. The current interval number 1 24 From Time at which the interval began hh:mm To Time at which the interval ended hh:mm UAS Unavailable seconds: The number of one-second intervals in which the IMA group traffic state machine is down. 0 to 2^32-1 RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance 5-43

234 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values Near-End Failures Far-End Failures Near-end failures: The number of times a near end group failure occurs in the current interval. Far-end failures: The number of times a far-end group failure occurs in the current interval. 0 to 2^ to 2^32-1 Note To display the status details of a specific interval: Select the interval s row and click <Status>. The Status button is enabled only when an interval is selected. Viewing the IMA Link Current Statistics To view the IMA link current statistics: 1. In the E1/T1 port s graphic layers image, click the IMA Link layer rectangle. A light blue frame appears around the layer. Figure E1/T1 Port IMA Link Layer Available 2. From the Statistics menu, select Current Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

235 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Figure IMA Link Current Statistics Dialog Box Table IMA Link Current Statistics Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Port Port type and number 1 16 Mode The port s operating mode IMA Link RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance 5-45

236 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) IMA Group Link association with an IMA Group 1 16 Not in Group Time Elapsed (sec) Violation Out of IMA Frame SES UAS Tx UUS Rx UUS Tx Fail Rx Fail Seconds elapsed since the beginning of the current interval The number of ICP cells that are in error, invalid or missing, excluding seconds during which a SES or UAS-IMA condition was reported. IMA Link current OIF anomalies (Near-end and far-end) IMA Link current severely errored seconds (Near-end and far-end) IMA Link current unavailable seconds (Near-end and far-end). Status of unavailable is initiated when there are 10 consecutive SES occurrences. The status ends after 10 consecutive seconds with no SES occurrences. IMA Link current Tx unusable seconds (Near-end and far-end) IMA Link current Rx unusable seconds (Near-end and far-end) Number of IMA Link Tx failures (Near-end and far-end) Number of IMA Link Rx failures (Near-end and far-end) to 2^ to 2^ to 2^ to 2^ to 2^ to 2^ to 2^ to 2^32-1 Viewing the IMA Link Intervals Statistics To view the IMA link intervals statistics: 1. In the E1/T1 port s graphic layers image (see Figure 5-32), click the IMA Link layer rectangle. A light blue frame appears around the layer. 2. From the Statistics menu, select Intervals Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

237 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Figure IMA Link Intervals Statistics Dialog Box Table IMA Link Intervals Statistics Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values Port Port type and number 1 16 Mode Operating mode IMA Link IMA Group Link association with an IMA Group 1 16 Not in Group Number of Intervals Number of IMA Valid Link Intervals displayed 0 24 Inv. No. Interval number 1 24 From Time at which the interval began hh:mm To Time at which the interval ended hh:mm Violation The number of ICP cells that are in error, invalid or missing, excluding seconds during which a SES or UAS-IMA condition was reported 0 to 2^32-1 RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance 5-47

238 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values Out of IMA Frame IMA Link current OIF anomalies (Near-end and far-end) 0 to 2^32-1 NE SES NE UAS NE Tx UUS NE Rx UUS Number of one-second intervals containing one of the following at the near end: More than 30% of ICP cells are IV-IMA (invalid IMA) One or more of the following link errors: LOS, OOF/LOF, AIS, LCD LIF (Loss of IMA Frame) error LODS (Link Out of Delay Synchronization) error IMA Link current unavailable seconds (Near-end and farend) IMA Link current Tx unusable seconds (Near-end and farend) IMA Link current Rx unusable seconds (Near-end and farend) 0 to 2^ to 2^ to 2^ to 2^32-1 NE Rx Fail Number of IMA Link Rx failures (Near-end and far-end) 0 to 2^32-1 FE SES FE UAS FE Tx FE Rx FE Tx Fail FE Rx Fail The number of one-second intervals containing one or more RDI IMA errors (except during UAS IMA at the far end) The number of unavailable seconds (UAS) at the Far End. A status of unavailable is initiated when there are 10 consecutive IMA Far End SES occurrences; the status ends when there are 10 consecutive seconds with no IMA far end SES occurrences. The number of unusable seconds at the far end transmission LSM The number of unusable seconds at the near end receiving LSM The number of occurrences of a far end transmission failure causing an alarm condition on this link The number of occurrences of a near end receiving failure causing an alarm condition on this link 0 to 2^ to 2^ to 2^ to 2^ to 2^ to 2^ Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

239 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Viewing ATM XC Statistics The ATM Cross Connection Statistics dialog box displays statistical information on the currently defined ATM XCs, and provides a choice of six statistics display modes: User current statistics User intervals statistics OAM current statistics OAM intervals statistics OAM Loopback current statistics OAM Loopback intervals statistics. In addition, you can search for VC entries and focus the view on endpoint 1 or endpoint 2. To display the currently defined ATM XCs: 1. Click the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image. A light blue frame appears around the device image. 2. From the Statistics menu, select XC>ATM. Figure ATM Cross Connection Statistics Dialog Box Table ATM XC Statistics Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values Current Number of Entries Number of currently defined cross-connections RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance 5-49

240 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values Maximum Number of Entries Maximum number of possible XCs connections 128 Current Intervals Three options are available on this row: User Select this option to display the VC user current statistics OAM Select this option to display the VC OAM current statistics OAM Loopback Select this option to display the VS OAM Loopback current statistics Click <EP1> or <EP2> to open a new dialog box for the selected option. Three options are available on this row: User Select this option to display the VC user intervals statistics OAM Select this option to display the VC OAM intervals statistics OAM Loopback Select this option to display the VS OAM Loopback intervals statistics Click <EP1> or <EP2> to open a new dialog box for the selected option. User OAM OAM Loopback User OAM OAM Loopback XC ID Unique ID string for the XC Up to 9 alphanumeric characters, case-sensitive EP-1 Port The channel s port type and mode E1/T EP-1 VPI The channel s VPI (Virtual Path Identifier) IMA Group 1 16 ATM EP-1 VCI The channel s VCI (Virtual Channel Identifier) EP-2 Port The channel s port E1/T IMA Group 1 16 ATM EP-2 VPI Same as for EP1 VPI Same as for EP1 VPI EP-2 VCI Same as for EP1 VCI Same as for EP1 VCI Type The connection type VP VC Note You can click <Next> to display the next XC entries, if available. To search for an XC entry, click <Search> Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

241 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Viewing the ATM User Current Statistics The CES Current Statistics dialog box displays information on Rx, Tx, and discarded cells. You can display user or OAM information, according to your selection. To view the ATM User current statistics: 1. In the CES Cross Connection Statistics dialog box (see Figure 5-44), select the XC for which you want to display the current statistics. 2. In the Current row select User. 3. Click <ATM Statistics > to display the ATM User Current Statistics dialog box. Figure ATM User Current Statistics RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance 5-51

242 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Table ATM User Current Statistics Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Port Port type and number of the selected XC ATM-155: 1-2 (3 if APS active) IMA-Group: 1-4, 8, 16, 32, 63 VPI The channel VPI (UNI) (NNI) VCI The channel VCI Time Elapsed (sec) Rx Cells Tx Cells Discarded Cells The elapsed time since the beginning of the interval CLP (1+0): Total number of received cells CLP (0): Total number of received cells with CLP = 0 CLP (1+0): Total number of transmitted cells CLP (0): Total number of transmitted cells with CLP = 0 CLP (1+0): Total number of discarded cells CLP (0): Total number of discarded cells with CLP = to 2^ to 2^ to 2^32-1 Viewing the ATM User Intervals Statistics The ATM User Intervals Statistics dialog box displays information on Rx, Tx, and discarded cells. You can display user or OAM information, according to your selection. To view the ATM user intervals statistics: 1. In the CES XC Statistics dialog box, select the XC for which you want to display the intervals statistics. 2. In the Intervals row, select User. 3. Click <ATM User > to display the ATM user statistics Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

243 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Figure ATM User Intervals Statistics Dialog Box Table ATM User Intervals Statistics Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values Port Port of the selected XC ATM-155: 1-2 (3 if APS active) IMA-Group: 1-4, 8, 16, 32, 63 VPI VPI of the selected XC UNI NNI VCI VPI of the selected XC Number of Intervals Number of displayed intervals 0 24 if 24 or less intervals exist 0 otherwise RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance 5-53

244 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values Inv. No. Interval number 1 24 From Time at which the interval began hh:mm To Time at which the interval ended hh:mm Rx Cells Tx Cells Discarded Cells CLP (1+0): Total number of received cells CLP (0): Total number of received cells with CLP = 0 CLP (1+0): Total number of transmitted cells CLP (0): Total number of transmitted cells with CLP = 0 CLP (1+0): Total number of discarded cells CLP (0): Total number of discarded cells with CLP = 0 0 to 2^ to 2^ to 2^32-1 Viewing the VC User Current Statistics The VC User Current Statistics dialog box displays information on Rx, Tx, and discarded cells. The information appears for endpoint 1 or endpoint 2, according to your selection. To view the VC user current statistics: 1. In the ATM Cross Connection Statistics dialog box (see Figure 5-35), select the VC for which you want to display the current statistics. 2. On the Current row (see Table 5-25), select User. 3. Click <EP1> to display the statistics endpoint 1, or <EP2> to display the statistics for endpoint Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

245 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Figure VP/VC User Current Statistics Table VP/VC User Current Statistics Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Port EP-X port in the selected XC E1/T IMA Group 1-N ATM VPI EP-X VPI in the selected XC VCI Time Elapsed (sec) EP-X VCI in the selected XC Displayed only for VC XC The elapsed time since the beginning of the interval RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance 5-55

246 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Rx Cells Tx Cells Discarded Cells CLP (1+0): Total number of received cells CLP (0): Total number of received cells with CLP = 0 CLP (1+0): Total number of transmitted cells CLP (0): Total number of transmitted cells with CLP = 0 CLP (1+0): Total number of discarded cells CLP (0): Total number of discarded cells with CLP = 0 0 to 2^ to 2^ to 2^32-1 Viewing the VC User Intervals Statistics The VC User Intervals Statistics dialog box displays information on Rx, Tx, and discarded cells. The information appears for endpoint 1 or endpoint 2, according to your selection. To view the VC user intervals statistics: 1. In the ATM XC Statistics dialog box (see Figure 5-35), select the VC for which you want to display the VC user intervals statistics. 2. In the Intervals row (see Table 5-25), select User. 3. Click <EP1> to display the statistics for endpoint 1, or <EP2> to display the statistics for endpoint Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

247 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Figure VC User Intervals Statistics Dialog Box Table VC User Intervals Statistics Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values Port EP-X port of the selected XC E1/T IMA Group 1-N ATM VPI EP-X VPI of the selected XC VCI EP-X VPI of the selected XC Displayed only for VC XC Number of Intervals Number of displayed intervals 0 24 Inv. No. Interval number 1 24 From Time at which the interval began hh:mm To Time at which the interval ended hh:mm RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance 5-57

248 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values Rx Cells (CLP 1+0) Rx Cells (CLP 0) Tx Cells (CLP 1+0) Tx Cells (CLP 0) Total number of received cells during the interval Total number of received cells with CLP=0 during the interval Total number of transmitted cells during the interval Total number of transmitted cells with CLP=0 during the interval 0 to 2^ to 2^ to 2^ to 2^32-1 Discarded Cells (CLP 1+0) Discarded Cells (CLP 0) Total number of discarded cells 0 to 2^32-1 Total number of discarded cells with CLP 0 to 2^32-1 Viewing the VC OAM Current Statistics The VC OAM Current Statistics dialog box displays information on the OAM cells current statistics. The information appears for endpoint 1 or endpoint 2, according to your selection. To view the VC OAM current statistics: 1. In the ATM XC Statistics dialog box (see Figure 5-35), select the VC for which you want to display the current statistics. 2. In the Current row (see Table 5-25), select OAM. 3. Click <EP1> to display the statistics for endpoint 1, or <EP2> to display the statistics for endpoint Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

249 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Figure VC OAM Current Statistics Dialog Box Table VC OAM Current Statistics Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values Port EP-X port of the selected XC E1/T IMA Group 1 N ATM VPI EP-X VPI of the selected XC RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance 5-59

250 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values VCI Time elapsed Rx AIS Rx RDI Tx RDI LOC FM SES FM UAS EP-X VCI of the selected XC. Displayed only for VC XC. The elapsed time since the beginning of the interval Time in seconds during which AIS cells were received Time in seconds during which RDI cells were received Time in seconds during which RDI cells were transmitted The time, in seconds, during which Loss of Continuity state was declared (valid only when CC is activated) FM SES (Fault Management Severely Erred Seconds): the time, in seconds, during which AIS cells were received, or LOC state was declared FM UAS (Fault Management Unavailable Seconds): the time, in seconds, between 10 consecutive SESs and 10 consecutive seconds without SES ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^32-1 Viewing the VC OAM Intervals Statistics The VC OAM Intervals Statistics dialog box displays information on the OAM cells intervals statistics. The information appears for endpoint 1 or endpoint 2, according to your selection. To view the VC OAM intervals statistics: 1. In the ATM XC Statistics dialog box (see Figure 5-35), select the VC for which you want to display the intervals statistics. 2. In the Intervals row (see Table 5-25), select OAM. 3. Click <EP1> to display the statistics for endpoint 1, or <EP2> to display the statistics for endpoint Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

251 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Figure VC OAM Intervals Statistics Table VC OAM Intervals Statistics Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values Port EP-X port of the selected XC E1/T IMA Group 1-N ATM VPI EP-X VPI of the selected XC VCI EP-X VCI of the selected XC Displayed only for VC XC Number of Intervals The number of intervals displayed 0 24 Inv. No. Interval number 1 24 RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance 5-61

252 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values From Time at which the interval began Time entry in the hh:mm format To Time at which the interval ended Time entry in the hh:mm format Rx AIS Rx RDI Tx RDI LOC FM SES FM UAS Time in seconds during which AIS cells were received Time in seconds during which RDI cells were received Time in seconds during which RDI cells were transmitted Time in seconds during which Loss of Continuity state was declared (valid only when CC is activated) FM SES (Fault Management Severely Erred Seconds): The time in seconds during which AIS cells were received, or LOC state was declared FM UAS (Fault Management Unavailable Seconds): Activated as a result of 10 consecutive FM SES s, and deactivated as a result of 10 consecutive seconds without FM SES 0 to 2^ to 2^ to 2^ to 2^ ^ ^32-1 Viewing the VC OAM Loopback Current Statistics The VC OAM Loopback Current Statistics dialog box displays information on the OAM loopback cells current statistics. The information appears for endpoint 1 or endpoint 2, according to your selection. To view the VC OAM Loopback current statistics: 1. In the ATM XC Statistics dialog box (see Figure 5-35), select the VC for which you want to display the current statistics. 2. In the Current row (see Table 5-25), select OAM Loopback. 3. Click <EP1> to display the statistics for endpoint 1, or <EP2> to display the statistics for endpoint Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

253 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Figure VC OAM Loopback Current Statistics Dialog Box Table VC OAM Loopback Current Statistics Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Port EP-X port of the selected XC E1/T IMA Group 1 N ATM VPI EP-X VPI of the selected XC RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance 5-63

254 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) VCI Time Elapsed Average Delay (μsec) Maximum Delay (μsec) Minimum Delay (μsec) CDV (μsec) Errored Sessions EP-X VCI of the selected XC. Displayed only for VC XC. The elapsed time since the beginning of the interval The average round trip delay of the connection The maximum round trip delay of the connection The minimum round trip delay of the connection The cell delay variation measured for the connection. This parameter is calculated as the standard deviation of the delay measurements. Number of failed loopback sessions A loopback session in which a cell is not received within 5 seconds is considered to have failed Number Number Number Number Number Viewing the VC OAM Loopback Intervals Statistics The VC OAM Loopback Intervals Statistics dialog box displays information on the OAM loopback cells interval statistics. The information appears for endpoint 1 or endpoint 2, according to your selection. To view the VC OAM Loopback intervals statistics: 1. In the ATM XC Statistics dialog box (see Figure 5-35), select the VC for which you want to display the intervals statistics. 2. In the Intervals row (see Table 5-25), select OAM Loopback. 3. Click <EP1> to display the statistics of endpoint 1, or <EP2> to display the statistics of endpoint Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

255 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Figure VC OAM Loopback Intervals Statistics Table VC OAM Loopback Intervals Statistics Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Port EP-X port of the selected XC E1/T VPI EP-X VPI of the selected XC VCI Number of Intervals EP-X VCI of the selected XC Displayed only for VC XC The number of intervals elapsed since the beginning of the session Inv. No. The interval number 0 24 if 24 or less intervals exist 0 otherwise RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance 5-65

256 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) From The start time of the connection hh:mm To The end time of the connection hh:mm Average Delay (μsec) Maximum Delay (μsec) Minimum Delay (μsec) CDV (μsec) Errored Sessions The average round trip delay of the connection The maximum round trip delay of the connection The minimum round trip delay of the connection The cell delay variation measured for the connection. This parameter calculated as the standard deviation of the delay measurements. The number of failed loopback sessions A loopback session in which a cell is not received within 5 seconds is considered to have failed. Number Number Number Number Number Viewing CES XC Statistics The CES Cross Connection Statistics dialog box displays statistical information on the currently defined CES XCs, and provides a choice of four statistics display modes: ATM User current statistics ATM User intervals statistics CES User current statistics CES User intervals statistics To display the currently defined CES XCs: 1. Click the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image. A light blue frame appears around the device image. 2. From the main menu, select Statistics. 3. From the Statistics menu, select XC > CES Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

257 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Figure CES Cross Connection Statistics Dialog Box Table CES XC Statistics Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values Current Number of Entries Maximum Number of Entries Current Intervals The current number of CES cross connections in the table. The maximum number of CES cross connections that can be defined. Two options are available in this row: User Select this option to display the user current statistics. OAM Select this option to display the OAM current statistics. OAM Loopback Select this option to display the OAM loopback current statistics Two options are available on this row: User Select this option to display the user current statistics. OAM Select this option to display the OAM current statistics. OAM Loopback Select this option to display the OAM loopback current statistics User OAM OAM Loopback User OAM OAM Loopback XC ID Unique string that identifies the XC Up to 9 alphanumeric characters, casesensitive Default: blank RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance 5-67

258 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values ATM Port The endpoint s (1) port type and mode E1/T IMA Group 1 16 ATM-155 1, 2 ATM VPI ATM VCI The endpoint s (1) VPI. The VP/VC XC configuration should comply with the following rules: Two VP XCs with the same VPI on the same port cannot be configured. Two VC XCs with the same VPI/VCI on the same port cannot be configured. VPI/VCI cannot be changed on-the-fly (dynamically). The endpoint s (1) VCI for VC XC. The field is disabled when XC Type = VP. The VC XC configuration should comply with the same rules defined above for the EP-1 VPI Default: 32 CES Port Port type and mode of endpoint 2 E1/T IMA Group 1 16 ATM-155 1, 2 Time Slots The CES bundle time slots 1-32 for E for T1 Note Click <CES Statistics> to open the dialog box corresponding to the selected items. <CES Statistics> is disabled when no entry is selected, or when User is not selected. Click <ATM Statistics> to open the dialog box corresponding to the selected items. <ATM Statistics> is disabled when no entry is selected. Selecting OAM or OAM Loopback and clicking <ATM Statistics> opens the same dialog box as selecting OAM or OAM Loopback from the ATM XC Statistics dialog box. Viewing the CES User Current Statistics The CES Current Statistics dialog box displays information on Rx, Tx, and discarded cells. You can display user or OAM information, according to your selection. To view the CES user current statistics: 1. In the CES XC Statistics dialog box (see Figure 5-44), select the XC for which you want to display the current statistics. 2. In the Current row, select User Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

259 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management 3. Click <CES Statistics> to display the CES user statistics. Figure CES User Current Statistics Dialog Box Table CES User Current Statistics Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Port Port type and number of the selected XC ATM E T IMA Group RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance 5-69

260 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) VPI The VPI of the selected XC UNI NNI VCI The VCI of the selected XC Time Elapsed (sec) Sequence Errors CES Header Errors Buffer Underflow Buffer Overflow Pointer Mismatch The elapsed time since the beginning of the interval Number of times that an incoming AAL1 Type 1 SAR-PDU is out of sequence Number of AAL1 header errors detected, including those corrected Number of times CDVT buffer was in underflow state Number of times CDVT buffer was in overflow state Number of times pointer mismatch was found. Structured CES only Number Number Number Number Number Viewing the CES User Intervals Statistics The CES User Intervals Statistics dialog box displays information on Rx, Tx, and discarded cells. You can display user or OAM information, according to your selection. To view the CES user intervals statistics: 1. In the CES XC Statistics dialog box (see Figure 5-44), select the XC for which you want to display the intervals statistics. 2. In the Intervals row, select User. 3. Click <CES Statistics> to display the CES user intervals statistics Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

261 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Figure CES User Intervals Statistics Dialog Box Table CES User Intervals Statistics Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Port Port of the selected XC ATM-155: 1 2 E T IMA-Group: 1 16 VPI The VPI of the selected XC UNI NNI VCI The VCI of the selected XC Number of Intervals Number of displayed intervals 0 24 if 24 or less intervals exist 0 otherwise Inv. No. Interval number 1 24 From Time at which the interval began hh:mm To Time at which the interval ended hh:mm RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the ATM Layer Performance 5-71

262 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Sequence Errors CES Header Errors Buffer Underflow Buffer Overflow Pointer Mismatch Number of times that an incoming AAL1 Type 1 SAR-PDU is out of sequence Number of AAL1 header errors detected, including those corrected Number of times CDVT buffer was in underflow state Number of times CDVT buffer was in overflow state Number of times pointer mismatch was found. Structured CES only Number Number Number Number Number 5.5 Monitoring the PPPoE Sessions Performance PPPoE sessions let you retrieve IP addresses of all data, voice and management sources to allow HSPDA connectivity in a variety of DSL-based cellular backhaul applications. To access the PPPoE table: From the Configuration menu, select PPPoE. The PPPoE table is displayed. Figure PPPoE Table 5-72 Monitoring the PPPoE Sessions Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

263 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Table PPPoE Table Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) ID Scheuled Restart Mode User Name Bound To The identifying number of the PPPoE logical entity Enable or disable the scheduled restart mechanism for this PPPoE entity. When enabled, the PPPoE session is restarted locally at around the time specified below. The user name to be used in the PPP session. The authentication mechanism (PAP, CHAP or none) is determined by the PPP server. ID of the interface or port to which the PPPoE protocol is bound 1 4 Enabled Disabled Default: Disabled Up to 32 characters, case-sensitive Default: NULL Displaying PPPoE Connection Status To view the PPPoE status: From the PPPoE table, click Status. The PPPoE Status dialog is displayed. RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the PPPoE Sessions Performance 5-73

264 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Figure PPPoE Status Table PPPoE Status Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) ID Session Status Session ID The identifying number of the PPPoE logical entity Indicates whether the PPPoE session is currently up or down ID number that was assigned to the PPPoE session by the access concentrator 1 4 Up Down Numerical Local MAC Address MAC address of the local device XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX (hexadecimal) Remote MAC Address Actual Scheduled Restart Time MAC address of the access concentrator with which the PPPoE session is established The actual time in which the scheduled restart is to take place. The actual time is the sum of the previously set start time and random number. XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX (hexadecimal) 00:00:00 23:59: Monitoring the PPPoE Sessions Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

265 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Actual Back-off Delay (sec) PPP LCP Status PPP IPCP Status Authentication Status Local IP Address Remote MRU The actual delay in seconds, before every PPPoE initialization process (not including a scheduled restart). The first PPPoE packet is not sent this delay expires. Indicates whether the LCP of the PPP session is currently up or down Indicates whether the IPCP of the PPP session is currently up or down The authentication method used for the PPP session IP address that was allocated to ACE-3100, ACE-3200 by IPCP Value of the remote MRU (maximum receive unit) Number of seconds Up Down Up Down PAP CHAP None Any valid IP address Numerical RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the PPPoE Sessions Performance 5-75

266 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual 5.6 Monitoring the Multiservice over PSN Performance ACE-3105, ACE-3205 is equipped with an Ethernet interface for ATM/TDM over PSN traffic concentration. Ethernet tunneling parameters are configured via the Multiservice over PSN menu. To view the Multiservice over PSN status: 1. From the Statistics menu, click Multiservice over PSN. The Multiservice over PSN menu is displayed. 2. Select ATM (or TDM as needed). Figure Multi Service over PSN Menu The ATM (or TDM) PW Statistics Table is displayed Monitoring the Multiservice over PSN Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

267 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Figure ATM Pseudowire Statistics Table Table ATM Pseudowire Statistics Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) PW Number Number of the Pseudowire connection that is associated with the recovered clock ID. 1 to Maximum Number of Entries PW Name Name of the Pseudowire connection Alphanumeric PW Type Type of the pseudowire connection ATM VP 1 to 1 ATM VC 1 to 1 ATM VP N to 1 ATM VC N to 1 AAL5-SDU SAToP Basic CES PSN RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the Multiservice over PSN Performance 5-77

268 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) PSN Type Peer Out PW Label In PW Label The type of packet-switched network on which this PW is established. Number of an existing PSN peer device to which the current PW is assigned. The PW terminates on this peer. The PW label that is used in the outbound direction. Relevant only if the PW subtype is clock recovery and if the provisioning mode is set to Manual. The PW label that is used in the inbound direction. MPLS UDP over IP MPLS over IP MPLS over GRE Default:MPLS over IP if the PSN type is UDPoIP for any other PSN type Displaying Pseudowire Connection Status The pseudowire connection status includes the PW type, its operational status and its labels. To view the pseudowire connection status: 1. From the Configuration menu, select Multiservice over PSN. 2. Select PW. The status details of a PW connection are displayed Monitoring the Multiservice over PSN Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

269 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Figure Pseudowire Table Table Pseudowire Table Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) PW Number Number of the Pseudowire connection that is associated with the recovered clock ID. 1 to Maximum Number of Entries PW Name Name of the Pseudowire connection Alphanumeric PW Type Type of the pseudowire connection ATM VP 1 to 1 ATM VC 1 to 1 ATM VP N to 1 ATM VC N to 1 AAL5-SDU SAToP Basic CES PSN PSN Type Peer The type of packet-switched network on which this PW is established. Number of an existing PSN peer device to which the current PW is assigned. The PW terminates on this peer. MPLS UDP over IP MPLS over IP MPLS over GRE Default:MPLS over IP 1-32 RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the Multiservice over PSN Performance 5-79

270 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Out PW Label In PW Label The PW label that is used in the outbound direction. Relevant only if the PW subtype is clock recovery and if the provisioning mode is set to Manual. The PW label that is used in the inbound direction if the PSN type is UDPoIP for any other PSN type 3. Select the entry in the table and click <Status>. The PW Status dialog box is displayed. Figure Pseudowire Connection Status Table Pseudowire Connection Status Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) PW Number Number of the associated Pseudowire connection. 1 to Maximum Number of Entries PW Name Name of the Pseudowire connection Alphanumeric 5-80 Monitoring the Multiservice over PSN Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

271 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) PW Type Type of the pseudowire connection ATM VP 1 to 1 ATM VC 1 to 1 ATM VP N to 1 ATM VC N to 1 AAL5-SDU SAToP Basic CES PSN PSN Type Operational Status Local Status Remote Status VCCV-BFD Status The type of packet-switched network on which this PW is established. Indicates the current status of the PW connection: Up the connection is up and running Down the connection is down Not present a configuration is missing Lower layer down the underlying layer (MAC, tunnel) is down Current status of the VCCV-BFD verification mechanism: Init the mechanism in initializing Up the mechanism is working and detecting connection faults Down / control-detection-timeexpired Down / neighbor-signaled-session MPLS UDP over IP MPLS over IP MPLS over GRE Default:MPLS over IP Up Down Not present Lower layer down Forwarding Not Forwarding Fault Attachment Circuit Rx Fault Attachment Circuit Tx Fault PSN Rx Fault PSN Tx Fault Forwarding Not Forwarding Fault Attachment Circuit Rx Fault Attachment Circuit Tx Fault PSN Rx Fault PSN Tx Fault RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the Multiservice over PSN Performance 5-81

272 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Out PW Label Out Tunnel Label In PW Label In Tunnel Label Max Cells (Actual) The PW label that is used in the outbound direction. Relevant only if the PW subtype is clock recovery and if the provisioning mode is set to Manual. Index of the egress tunnel definition for this PW. A value of 0 means that the tunnel label is not used. The PW label that is used in the inbound direction. Index of the ingress tunnel definition for this PW. A value of 0 means that the tunnel label is not used. Number of cells per ATM PW if the PSN type is UDPoIP for any other PSN type Displaying Pseudowire Connection Statistics Viewing Pseudowire Current Statistics To view the PW current statistics: 1. From ATM PW Statistics Table, select the PW and select Current. 2. Click Statistics. The ATM PW Current Packets Statistics window is displayed Monitoring the Multiservice over PSN Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

273 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Figure ATM PW Current Packets Statistics Table ATM PW Current Packets Statistics Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) PW Number Number of the Pseudowire connection that is associated with the recovered clock ID. 1 to Maximum Number of Entries PW Name Name of the Pseudowire connection Alphanumeric RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the Multiservice over PSN Performance 5-83

274 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) PW Type Type of the pseudowire connection ATM VP 1 to 1 ATM VC 1 to 1 ATM VP N to 1 ATM VC N to 1 AAL5-SDU SAToP Basic CES PSN PSN Type Time Elapsed (sec) Rx Packets Rx Congestion Dropped Tx Packets Tx Congestion Dropped Tx Timeout Packets Loss Event MisOrder Dropped Packets Reordered Packets The type of packet-switched network on which this PW is established. Elapsed time (in seconds) since the beginning of the current interval. Number of good clock packets that have been received Number of frames that were dropped due to lack of buffers. This may be caused by attempting to send traffic towards the Ethernet connection at a rate higher than the ATM transmission rate. Number of good clock packets that have been transmitted Number of packets dropped due to congestion on the transmit direction (toward the PSN) Number of packets transmitted to the Ethernet port because of timeout expiration Number of Losses of frame/frames, which was identified by a gap in the sequence number and not classified as a misorder Number of packets that were dropped (not fixed) by the reordering mechanism. Number of packets that were received later than expected and were fixed by the reordering mechanism MPLS UDP over IP MPLS over IP MPLS over GRE Default:MPLS over IP Numerical Numerical Numerical Numerical Numerical Numerical Numerical Numerical 3. From TDM PW Statistics Table, select the PW and select Current. 4. Click Statistics. The TDM PW Current Packets Statistics window is displayed Monitoring the Multiservice over PSN Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

275 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Figure TDM PW Current Statistics Dialog Box Table TDM PW Current Statistics Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) PW Number Number of the Pseudowire connection that is associated with the recovered clock ID. 1 to Maximum Number of Entries PW Name Name of the Pseudowire connection Alphanumeric RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the Multiservice over PSN Performance 5-85

276 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) PW Type Type of the pseudowire connection ATM VP 1 to 1 ATM VC 1 to 1 ATM VP N to 1 ATM VC N to 1 AAL5-SDU SAToP Basic CES PSN PSN Type Time Elapsed (sec) Rx Packets Tx Packets Missing Packets (%) Misorder Dropped Packets Reordered Packets Malformed Packets Jitter Buffer Underrun The type of packet-switched network on which this PW is established. Elapsed time (in seconds) since the beginning of the current interval. Number of good clock packets that have been received Number of good clock packets that have been transmitted Percentage of lost packets not including misordered dropped packets. Number of packets that were dropped (not fixed) by the reordering mechanism. Number of packets that were received later than expected and were fixed by the reordering mechanism Number of packets that were detected by a mismatch between the expected packet size and the actual packet size. Number of times the jitter buffer was in underrun state. In normal operation, an underrun event occurs when the TDM outgoing stream rate (out of the buffer) is higher than the PSN incoming stream rate (into the buffer). MPLS UDP over IP MPLS over IP MPLS over GRE Default:MPLS over IP Numerical Numerical Numerical Numerical Numerical Numerical Viewing Pseudowire Intervals Statistics ACE-3105, ACE-3205 collects statistics per physical port and per connection for 15-minute intervals. Statistics for the last 6 hours are stored in the device and can be retrieved at the network management station Monitoring the Multiservice over PSN Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

277 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management To view the PW intervals statistics: 1. From ATM PW Statistics Table, select the PW and select Intervals. 2. Click Statistics. The ATM PW Intervals Packets Statistics window is displayed. Figure ATM PW Interval Statistics Dialog Box Table ATM PW Interval Statistics Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) PW Number Number of the Pseudowire connection that is associated with the recovered clock ID. 1 to Maximum Number of Entries PW Name Name of the Pseudowire connection Alphanumeric PW Type Type of the Pseudowire connection ATM VP 1 to 1 ATM VC 1 to 1 ATM VP N to 1 ATM VC N to 1 AAL5-SDU SAToP Basic CES PSN RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the Multiservice over PSN Performance 5-87

278 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) PSN Type Number of Intervals The type of packet-switched network on which this PW is established. The number of valid intervals that are saved MPLS UDP over IP MPLS over IP MPLS over GRE Default:MPLS over IP Numerical Int No. The interval number to be displayed Numerical From (hh:mm) Start time of the interval Time To (hh:mm) End time of the interval Time Rx Packets Rx Congestion Dropped Tx Packets Tx Congestion Dropped Tx Timeout Packets Loss Event Misorder Dropped Packets Reordered Packets Number of good clock packets that have been received Number of frames that were dropped due to lack of buffers. This may be caused by attempting to send traffic towards the Ethernet connection at a rate higher than the ATM transmission rate. Number of good clock packets that have been transmitted Number of packets dropped due to congestion on the transmit direction (toward the PSN) Number of packets transmitted to the Ethernet port because of timeout expiration Number of Losses of frame/frames, which was identified by a gap in the sequence number and not classified as a misorder Number of packets that were dropped (not fixed) by the reordering mechanism. Number of packets that were received later than expected and were fixed by the reordering mechanism Numerical Numerical Numerical Numerical Numerical Numerical Numerical Numerical 3. From TDM PW Statistics Table, select the PW and select Intervals. 4. Click Statistics. The TDM PW Intervals Packets Statistics window is displayed Monitoring the Multiservice over PSN Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

279 User's Manual Chapter 5 Performance Management Figure TDM PW Interval Statistics Dialog Box Table TDM PW Interval Statistics Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) PW Number Number of the Pseudowire connection that is associated with the recovered clock ID. 1 to Maximum Number of Entries PW Name Name of the Pseudowire connection Alphanumeric PW Type Type of the Pseudowire connection ATM VP 1 to 1 ATM VC 1 to 1 ATM VP N to 1 ATM VC N to 1 AAL5-SDU SAToP Basic CES PSN PSN Type Number of Intervals The type of packet-switched network on which this PW is established. The number of valid intervals that are saved MPLS UDP over IP MPLS over IP MPLS over GRE Default:MPLS over IP Numerical RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Monitoring the Multiservice over PSN Performance 5-89

280 Chapter 5 Performance Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values (RO) Int No. The interval number to be displayed Numerical From (hh:mm) Start time of the interval Time To (hh:mm) End time of the interval Time Rx Packets Tx Packets Missing Packets (%) Misorder Dropped Packets Reordered Packets Malformed Packets Jitter Buffer Under Run Number of good clock packets that have been received Number of good clock packets that have been transmitted Percentage of lost packets not including misordered dropped packets. Number of packets that were dropped (not fixed) by the reordering mechanism. Number of packets that were received later than expected and were fixed by the reordering mechanism Number of packets that were detected by a mismatch between the expected packet size and the actual packet size. Number of times the jitter buffer was in underrun state. In normal operation, an underrun event occurs when the TDM outgoing stream rate (out of the buffer) is higher than the PSN incoming stream rate (into the buffer). Numerical Numerical Numerical Numerical Numerical Numerical 5-90 Monitoring the Multiservice over PSN Performance RADview-NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

281 Chapter 6 Security Management RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 provides for secure access at the menu, dialog box, and function (add, change, delete, view) levels. This chapter describes: Adding Users Changing User Names Changing Passwords Setting Management Access Authorization Enabling SNMPv Adding Users Part of security management is creating and adding users in the system. Each user has to have a username and a password to be identified when logging in. Each user is normally assigned a set of permissions, as follows: Administrator Unlimited access to all operations including User Administration Operator Full Write mode and access to all except for User/System Administration (read only) Technician Limited access to configuration operations and read-only mode for Event Browser Monitor Read-only mode for configuration operations, and has no access to other applications. For details about how to add users, see Chapter 4, RADview Functions Security in the RADview-EMS/NGN (PC/Unix) system manual. 6.2 Changing User Names A unique username identifies the user when accessing a multi-user system. A user name is assigned to the user and can later be changed. For details on how to change a user name, see Chapter 4 in the RADview- EMS/NGN (PC/Unix) system manual. ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Changing User Names 6-1

282 Chapter 6 Security Management User's Manual 6.3 Changing Passwords A password together with a corresponding username is necessary in order to gain access to the system. You can personalize and change your login password to easily remember it. To be able to change to a new password, you have to know the old one for verification purposes. Only letters and numbers are valid password characters. For details on how to change passwords in RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE- 3200, see Chapter 4 in the RADview-EMS/NGN (PC/Unix) system documentation. 6.4 Setting Management Access Authorization Using the EMS Security Console The EMS Admin Console hosts the EMS administration tools, which are called consoles. The EMS Security Console is a tool that enables users with security administrative rights to do the following: View and manage the EMS Security profiles in a graphical interface Create and edit security profiles Manage user accounts. Figure 6-1. EMS Admin Console EMS Security Administrator 6-2 Setting Management Access Authorization ACE-3100, ACE-3200

283 User's Manual Chapter 6 Security Management The main application window is split into three parts: Left upper side A tree of the security profiles Right upper side A list of users that share the selected profile Bottom A list of all of the users. The operations specific to the EMS Security Administrator are: Profile Add, edit, and remove profiles Users Add, edit, and remove users Login View the list of users who are currently logged in and log out a user Options Configure password policies, user s account policies, and user s audit policies. For a complete description, see the RADview-EMS/NGN (PC/Unix) User s Manual. Setting a Security Profile A profile is a hierarchical tree that is comprised of permissions (actions). Each action that is subject to security has a function label for a specific operation. A profile is composed of labels. Each function label has a predefined place in the profile tree structure, according to the category in which it is assigned, that is, permissions for an agent, a range, configuration, and so forth. A label can have different permission rights: Write (which includes Read) Read Not Available. Setting Permissions Figure 6-2 shows the available permissions on the right pane and the individual permissions that have been assigned to a profile on the left pane. The types of profiles are: Mandatory Administrator, Operator, Technician, and Monitor Note Mandatory profiles cannot be edited or deleted. User-defined Created from scratch or derived from an existing profile. A user is assigned only one role (profile); however, a role (profile) can be assigned to many users. ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Setting Management Access Authorization 6-3

284 Chapter 6 Security Management User's Manual Figure 6-2. Permission Hierarchy The hierarchical permission tree shows: Available permissions that have been loaded (on the right pane) Group permissions Individual permissions that have been assigned (and can be modified) for the new profile (on the left pane) Permissions that have been modified for a range of IP addresses (on the left pane) Permissions that have been modified for a specific slot or port instance (on the left pane). 6.5 Enabling SNMPv3 ACE-3100, ACE-3200 supports SNMP version 3, providing secure access to the device by authenticating and encrypting packets transmitted over the network. Enabling SNMPv3 is recommended for greater management access and security. For a detailed explanation on enabling the SNMPv3, refer to the RADview- EMS/NGN system manual, or to Chapter 4 of the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Installation and Operation Manual. 6-4 Enabling SNMPv3 ACE-3100, ACE-3200

285 Chapter 7 Fault Management This chapter describes the various RADview ACE-3100, ACE-3200 fault management options and comprises: Handling Alarms and Faults Performing Diagnostic Tests Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Technical Support. 7.1 Handling Alarms and Faults This section explains how to monitor the status of objects in ACE-3100, ACE Interpreting Icon Colors The color of the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 icon on the SNMPc map is based on polling and SNMP events as follows: Green icon The SNMP connectivity between the Agent and the NMS is good Red icon A timeout or a failed interaction with the agent occurred Magenta icon Indication of received traps Yellow frame Minor alarm is present Green frame No alarms Red frame A major alarm is present Dark Blue frame A warning alarm is present Orange frame A major alarm is present. The color of the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 icon on the HPOV map is based on polling and SNMP events as follows: Yellow A minor alarm is present Green No alarms Red A timeout or a failed interaction with the agent occurred Cyan A warning alarm is present RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Handling Alarms and Faults 7-1

286 Chapter 7 Fault Management User's Manual Orange A major alarm is present. Viewing All Active Alarms The All Active Alarms option enables you to view all the active alarms. To view all the active alarms: 1. Click the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image. A light blue frame appears around the device image. 2. From the Fault menu, select All Active Alarms. Figure 7-1. System Level Fault Menu The All Active Alarms List dialog box appears. Figure 7-2. All Active Alarms List Dialog Box 7-2 Handling Alarms and Faults RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

287 User's Manual Chapter 7 Fault Management Table 7-1. Active Alarms List Buttons and Parameters Parameter / Button Description Possible Values Port Filter for displaying the ports. All (default) System (--) ETH1, ETH2 ATM-155 1, ATM E1 1 N, T1 1 N, J1 1 N IMA Group 1 N Port VPI VCI Alarm [Apply Filter] [Print] [Save to File] [Close] [Refresh] Displays the type and number of the selected ports: Virtual Path Identifier. Virtual Channel Identifier. Displays relevant alarms according to the current filter configuration. To clear the alarm list and display only the alarms that are relevant to a selected port, select the required port and then click the <Apply Filter> button. Click <Print> to print the All Active Alarm List. Allows you to save the All Active Alarms List to a file. Click <Save to File> and specify the destination name and directory. Click <Close> to close the All Active Alarm List. Click <Refresh> to update the All Active Alarm List with current data. System (--) ETH1, ETH2 ATM-155 1, ATM E1 1 N, T1 1 N, J1 1 N IMA Group 1 N See Applied Configured RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Handling Alarms and Faults 7-3

288 Chapter 7 Fault Management User's Manual Table 7-2. Alarm Types Type of Alarm Description Possible Values System Alarm Displays system-level alarms Currently there is no alarm indication at the system level ETH Alarm ATM-155 and E1/T1 Physical Alarm Alarm indication for ETH1 and ETH2. The operating or administrative status of the ETH link is down. Physical alarm indication for all the device ports Link Down STM-1 and E1/T1: LOS, LOF, Line AIS, Line RDI, and Line FEBE. STM-1 only: LOP, Path AIS, SLM, LCD, Path RDI, Section BIP, Line BIP, Path BIP, and Path FEBE VP Alarm Virtual Path Alarms VP AIS, VP LOSS of Continuity, VP RDI Reception, VP Loopback Failure Port Alarm Type and number of active port VPI Alarm VCI Alarm VC Alarm ATM-155 1, ATM E T J IMA Group 1 16 Virtual Path Identifier. When irrelevant, the value in this field is Virtual Channel Identifier. When irrelevant, the value in this field is VC AIS, VC LOSS of Continuity, VC RDI Reception, VC Loopback Failure 7-4 Handling Alarms and Faults RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

289 User's Manual Chapter 7 Fault Management Masking Alarm Traps The alarm traps can be configured using masks, without traps, using all traps, or only specific traps. To set alarm traps: 1. Click the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image. 2. A light blue frame appears around the device image. 3. From the Options menu, select Manager list. The Manager IP address dialog appears. Figure 7-3. Manager IP Address Dialog Box 4. Select the IP address and click Change. The Change Manager dialog box appears. Figure 7-4. Change Manager Dialog Box 5. Click Mask Traps. The Mask Traps dialog box appears. 6. Check the Manual radio button to enable criteria selection. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Handling Alarms and Faults 7-5

290 Chapter 7 Fault Management User's Manual Figure 7-5. Mask Traps Dialog Box Note The options in this window are disabled unless the Manual is selected. Table 7-3. Mask Traps Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values Masking Mode Group of three option buttons: All All the traps are masked. None None of the traps are masked. Manual Enabling or disabling traps is performed manually. All None Manual 7-6 Handling Alarms and Faults RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

291 User's Manual Chapter 7 Fault Management Parameter Description Possible Values Cold Start Agent Status Changed TFTP Status Changed Authentication Failure Power Supply Failure Fan Failure Clock Source State Change This trap indicates that the Agent is re-initializing itself in such a way that the Agent s configuration may be altered. The agnstatuschangetrap trap is sent whenever there is a change in the state of the device. This trap is also used for coloring the Agent node on the HPOV map. The tftpstatuschangetrap trap is sent whenever a TFTP session is opened between the Agent and the NMS. Masking it, fails the operation of TFTP applications. This trap is sent when an SNMP request is made under a community name that does not match the community name in the Agent. The agnpowerfailuretrap trap is sent to indicate a power failure state. It is relevant only to a device with two PSUs, e.g., the device can not send a trap before one PSU is shut down, only upon a status change while the other PSU is up. The agnfanfailuretrap trap is sent to indicate a fan failure/recovery. Three possible clock states: A Master/Primary clock B Fallback/Secondary C Internal oscillator Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Handling Alarms and Faults 7-7

292 Chapter 7 Fault Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values Recovered Clock State Agent Uploaded Data Self-Test Result Change Redundancy Active Port This option is available only if the clock recovery hardware component and the proper software license are installed. The Agent Uploaded Data trap. The Self-Test Result Change trap. The Redundancy Active Port trap. Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated APS Active Port The APS Active Port trap. Activated Not activated License Update Recovered Clock Frequency Alarm Port Status Changed LCD The license update status alarm trap. This option is available only if the proper software license is installed. This option is available only if the clock recovery hardware component and the proper software license are installed. The prtstatuschangetrap trap is sent whenever the SFP port is taken out from the device or inserted. The atmacealarmlcd trap is sent to indicate a Loss of Cell Delineation condition. Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Link Up/Down LinkDown Indicates that the operation status of the ETH link is down. LinkUp Indicates that the operation status of the ETH link is up. Activated Not activated SLM The atmacealarmslm trap is sent to indicate a Signal Line Mismatch condition Activated Not activated 7-8 Handling Alarms and Faults RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

293 User's Manual Chapter 7 Fault Management Parameter Description Possible Values LOS LOP LOF Line AIS Path AIS Line RDI Path RDI The atmacealarmlos trap is sent when there is a condition indicating that the receiving equipment has lost the received signal. The atmacealarmslm trap is sent to indicate a condition that the receiver equipment has lost the pointer to the start of cell in the payload. The atmacealarmlof trap is sent when there is a condition indicating that the receiving equipment has lost frame delineation. The atmacealarmlineais trap is sent by a device when it detects an error condition or receives an error condition from another unit in the transmission path. The atmacealarmpathais trap is sent by a device when it detects an error condition or receives an error condition from another unit in the transmission path. The atmacealarmlinerdi trap is sent to indicate a Remote Line Defect Indication condition. The atmacealarmpathrdi trap is sent to indicate a Remote Path Defect Indication condition. Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Handling Alarms and Faults 7-9

294 Chapter 7 Fault Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values Section BIP Line BIP `Path BIP Line FEBE Path FEBE PW Up/Down The atmacealarmsectionbip trap is sent to indicate an error performance of the link at the Section layer. Bit Interleaved Parity is a method used at the Physical layer to monitor the error performance of the link. A check bit is sent in the link overhead covering the previous block or frame. The atmacealarmlinebip trap is sent to indicate an error performance of the link at the Line layer. The atmacealarmpathbip trap is sent to indicate an error performance of the link at the Path layer. The atmacealarmlinefebe trap is sent to indicate that a bit error(s) has been detected at the Physical layer at the far-end of the link. This is used to monitor bit error performance of the link in the Line layer. The atmacealarmpathfebe trap is sent to indicate that a bit error(s) has been detected at the Physical layer at the far-end of the link. This is used to monitor bit error performance of the link in the Path layer. PseudoWire connection status Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated BFD Session Up/Down BFD Session status Activated Not activated LDP Session Up/Down LDP Session status Activated Not activated 7-10 Handling Alarms and Faults RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

295 User's Manual Chapter 7 Fault Management Parameter Description Possible Values ADSL Rate Changed IMA Group Status Changed VP Continuity Loss VC Continuity Loss VP AIS Reception VC AIS Reception VP RDI Reception VC RDI Reception VP Loopback Failure Follow up on the speed at which traffic passes through the ADSL links. The AtmImaGroupStatusChange Trap trap is sent if an IMA group status changed. The AtmAceAlarmVpContinuityL oss trap is sent to indicate a Loss of continuity on a VP Connection. The AtmAceAlarmVcContinuityLo ss trap is sent to indicate a Loss of continuity on a VC Connection. The AtmAceAlarmVpAISReceptio n trap is sent to indicate AIS Reception on a VP Connection. The AtmAceAlarmVcAISReceptio n trap is sent to indicate AIS Reception on a VC Connection. The AtmAceAlarmVpRDIReceptio n trap is sent to indicate RDI Reception on a VP Connection. The AtmAceAlarmVcRDIReceptio n trap is sent to indicate RDI Reception on a VC Connection. The AtmAceAlarmVpLoopback trap is sent to indicate an error resulting from an OAM Loopback failure in the VP layer. Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated Activated Not activated RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Handling Alarms and Faults 7-11

296 Chapter 7 Fault Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values VC Loopback Failure The AtmAceAlarmVcLoopback trap is sent to indicate an error resulting from an OAM Loopback failure in the VC layer. Activated Not activated Viewing the History Log The history log records the details of all system events. The System Log Buffer dialog box displays 100 log entries per page, and the buffer itself can hold up to 2048 log entries. Setting the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 device to its default configuration does not affect the history log. The history log entries are kept even after a device reset operation, and can only be deleted manually. To display the history log: 1. Click the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image. A light blue frame appears around the device image. 2. From the Fault menu, select History Log. 3. Click List. The System Log Buffer dialog box appears displaying the first page (100 entries) of the most recent history log. By default, more recent events appear on the top of the list (unless you sort the list according to a column category) Handling Alarms and Faults RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

297 User's Manual Chapter 7 Fault Management Figure 7-6. System Log Buffer Dialog Box Note The displayed Date & Time of each log entry is of the Agent date and time. If the NMS station and the Agent clock are not synchronized, events in the log file may have a certain date and time, and the same event in the intervals statistics are displayed under the local station s date and time. Therefore, it is recommended to synchronize the NMS clock with the Agent clock using the Net Date & Time shell application (for more information, refer to the RADview-EMS/NGN User s Guide). Table 7-4. System Log Buffer Buttons and Parameters Parameter / Button No. Date & Time Event Description [Print ] [Save to File ] Description Sequential number of each log entry. The most recent entry is 1. The log buffer can hold up to 2048 entries. When the log buffer is full and a new event is recorded, the oldest event is dropped. The date and time values for the received event. The description of the received event Click <Print> to print the History Log. Click <Save to File> to save the History Log. Possible Values RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Handling Alarms and Faults 7-13

298 Chapter 7 Fault Management User's Manual [Next] Click <Next> to display the next page of 100 entries. This button is disabled after NMS has displayed the last page. [Start From ] [Close] [Refresh] Click <Start From> to open a dialog box which allows you to start viewing the log from a specific log entry. Fill-in the required log entry number, and then click <Select>. You can obtain the next entries by clicking <Next>. Click <Close> to close the System Log Buffer dialog box. Click <Refresh> to update the history log display. Any alarm present in the log Clearing the History Log To clear the history log: 1. From the History Log submenu, select Clear. A confirmation dialog box appears. Figure 7-7. History Log Clear Confirmation Note 2. Click <OK> to clear all the entries from the log buffer. Once deleted, log entries cannot be restored. It is therefore recommended to save the current history log to a file (using <Save to File> in the System Log Buffer dialog box) prior to the deletion. Clicking <Cancel> on the confirmation message cancels the deletion. List of Alarm Traps The following alarm traps that are implemented in ACE-3100, ACE-3200: Table 7-5. Alarm Traps Number Trap Name 1. Cold Start 7-14 Handling Alarms and Faults RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

299 User's Manual Chapter 7 Fault Management Number Trap Name 2. Agent Status Changed 3. TFTP status changed 4. Authentication failure 5. Power failure 6. Fan failure 7. Port status change for SFP 8. Link down for ETH ports only 9. Link up for ETH ports only 10. Loss Of Signal (LOS Physical Layer)* 11. Loss Of Frame (LOF Physical Layer)* 12. Loss Of ATM Cell Delineation (LCD ATM Layer)* 13. Signal Label Mismatch (SLM Physical Layer)* 14. Loss Of Pointer (LOP Physical Layer)* for ATM-155 ports only 15. Alarm Indication Signal Received (AIS Line Physical Layer)* 16. Alarm Indication Signal Received (AIS Path Physical Layer)* 17. Remote Defect Indication Received (RDI Line Physical Layer)* 18. Remote Defect Indication Received (RDI Path Physical Layer)* 19. Bit Interleaved Parity Error (BIP Section Physical Layer)* for ATM-155 ports only 20. Bit Interleaved Parity Error (BIP Line Physical Layer)* for ATM-155 ports only 21. Bit Interleaved Parity Error (BIP Path Physical Layer)* for ATM-155 ports only 22. Far End Block Error (FEBE Line Physical Layer)* for ATM-155 ports only 23. Far End Block Error (FEBE Path Physical Layer)* for ATM-155 ports only 24. VP loopback failed (Fault Management in ATM layer)* 25. VP continuity loss (Fault Management in ATM layer)* 26. VP AIS Alarm Received (Fault Management in ATM layer)* 27. VP RDI Received (Fault Management in ATM layer)* 28. VC loopback failed (Fault Management in ATM layer)* 29. VC continuity loss (Fault Management in ATM layer)* 30. VC AIS Alarm Received (Fault Management in ATM layer)* 31. VC RDI Received (Fault Management in ATM layer)* 32. IMA Group Status Change Note * Also implemented as an active alarm. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Handling Alarms and Faults 7-15

300 Chapter 7 Fault Management User's Manual 7.2 Performing Diagnostic Tests You can perform various diagnostic tests, as described in the following sections: Viewing the Self-Test Results Setting the Loopback Timeout. The system level diagnostic features include the options to suspend loopbacks for a defined period, and to perform cell transmission tests. Viewing the Self-Test Results ACE-3100, ACE-3200 performs a self-test upon power-up, and its results can be displayed in the Self-Test Results dialog box. To access the Self-Test Results screen: 1. Click the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image. A light blue frame surrounds the device image. 2. On the main menu, click Diagnostics. The Diagnostics menu appears. Figure 7-8. System Level Diagnostics Menu 3. From the Diagnostics menu, select Self-Test Results. The self-test results are displayed Performing Diagnostic Tests RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

301 User's Manual Chapter 7 Fault Management Figure 7-9. Self-Test Results Dialog Box Table 7-6. Self-Test Results Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (R/O) Module Result The system module that underwent a self-test. The result of the self-test: "Passed" - The test has passed successfully (no error/malfunction has been found). "Failed" - The test has failed (an error/malfunction has been found). Passed Failed To close the Self-Test Results dialog box: In the Self-Test Results dialog box (see Figure 7-9), click <Close>. The Self-Test Results dialog box closes. To update the self-test results with current data: In the Self-Test Results dialog box (see Figure 7-9), click <Refresh>. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Performing Diagnostic Tests 7-17

302 Chapter 7 Fault Management User's Manual The self-test results display is updated. Setting the Loopback Timeout The system level diagnostic features include the option to suspend loopbacks for a defined period. A loopback test is a diagnostic procedure during which a signal is transmitted towards the network and then returned to the initiating device. The objective of the loopback test is to determine whether the initiating device has any internal faults, or to identify a failing node in a network. This Loopback menu entry is available even when there is no communication with the Agent. If the test causes a disconnection, you can terminate it at any time. To set the loopback operation timeout: 1. Click the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image. A light blue frame appears around the device image. 2. On the main menu, click Diagnostics. 3. Select Loopback Timeout Figure System Level Diagnostics Menu Figure Loopback Timeout Dialog Box 4. Enter the required minutes value (see Table 7-7), and click <Set>. RADview validates the entered value and sets the timeout as defined. Note If the entered timeout value is not within the acceptable range, an error message is displayed and the previous value is kept. Table 7-7. Loopback Timeout Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RW) Loopback Timeout (min.) Enter the number of minutes after which the loopback should be disabled Performing Diagnostic Tests RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

303 User's Manual Chapter 7 Fault Management Performing Loopback Diagnostics The physical loopback includes a configurable timeout mechanism to terminate the loopback operation upon expiry of the assigned period. To perform a loopback diagnostics test: 1. In the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image, double-click an E1/T1 port. The E1/T1 Port dialog box appears (see Figure 3-33). 2. In the port s graphic image dialog box, select the physical layer (E1/T1) rectangle. A light blue frame appears around the physical layer and the Diagnostics menu becomes enabled. 3. From the Diagnostics menu, select Loopback. Figure E1/T1 Diagnostics Menu Figure Port Loopback State Dialog Box 4. Select the required loopback state (see Table 7-8), and click <Set>. Table 7-8. Port Loopback State Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RO/RW) Port Port type and number E T (Read Only) Mode The port s operating mode UNI IMA Link CES (Read Only) RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Performing Diagnostic Tests 7-19

304 Chapter 7 Fault Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values (RO/RW) Current Loopback New Loopback Indicates the currently running state of loopback test: Disabled Loopback state disabled Internal Sometimes referred to as local loop. All transmitted data is also looped back toward the receive port. External Sometimes referred as remote or line loop. The received data and clock are also looped back toward the transmit port. Select the required loopback state. This field does not appear if APS is active. Disabled Internal External (Read Only) Disabled Internal External (Read/Write) While the loopback is being performed on the Agent: The Agent does not respond to Get requests. In the case of External Loopback, the Agent responds to Set requests. Therefore, you can open this dialog box (even if the Agent is disconnected from the NMS) and stop or change the loopback state. In the case of Internal Loopback, the Agent is disconnected from the NMS. Therefore, you have to wait until the current loopback ends. Performing a Cell Test In a cell test, either a predefined user cell or an OAM cell is sent towards the user s side or the network side. To perform a cell test: 1. Click the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 graphic device image. A light blue frame appears around the device image. 2. From the Diagnostics menu (see Figure 7-10), select Cell Test Performing Diagnostic Tests RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

305 User's Manual Chapter 7 Fault Management Figure Cell Test Dialog Box 3. Enter the required values in the editable fields (see Table 7-9), and click <Send>. RADview validates the cell parameters. Once validated, the cell test is carried out according to the defined parameters. Table 7-9. Cell Test Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RW) Port The port for which the cell test is to be performed ATM E1/T IMA Group 1 N VPI Virtual Path Identifier UNI NNI VCI Virtual Channel Identifier (Default = 32) PTI Payload Type Identifier User cell OAM assignment OAM end-to-end CLP Cell Loss Priority CLP 0 CLP 1 OAM Functions This field is enabled only when PTI has been defined as either OAM Segment or OAM end-to-end AIS RDI CC RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Performing Diagnostic Tests 7-21

306 Chapter 7 Fault Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values (RW) Payload Number of Cells This field is enabled only when PTI has been defined as user cell Number of individual cells to be sent in this test 00 FF (hexadecimal) RADview performs the following cell test validations: If the VCI value is 3 or 4, the following message is displayed: "PTI is irrelevant when VCI value is 3 or 4". In addition, the Payload parameter cannot be configured when the VCI value is 3 or 4. Checks whether the VPI, VCI, Payload and Number of Cells values are out of range. If any of these parameters is out of range, an appropriate error message that specifies the proper range is displayed on the status bar. When <Send> is clicked, if the APS is active and the selected port for the Cell Test is currently used as Working Port #2, an appropriate error message is displayed stating that the port selected cannot be used for a Cell Test when the APS is active. 7.3 Troubleshooting Checking the On-Screen LEDs The graphic device image in the ACE-3100, ACE-3200 window displays the LED indicators and their status in complete synchronization with the physical device LEDs. Figure LED indicators The ACE-3100, ACE-3200 LED indicators are listed and explained in Chapter 2. Corrective Measures Depending on the reported alarm and its severity, change the unit configuration or check the integrity of ports, connections or standalone devices (such as switches, routers, etc.) that take part in the particular application Troubleshooting RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

307 User's Manual Chapter 7 Fault Management Testing the Unit ACE-3100, ACE-3200 can be tested in order to diagnose possible setbacks. This includes: Displaying Self-Test Results Performing Physical Loopback Diagnostics Performing a Cell Test To access the unit's diagnostics options: From the main menu, select Diagnostics. The Diagnostics menu is displayed. Displaying Self-Test Results Figure Diagnostics Menu ACE-3100, ACE-3200 performs a self-test upon power-up, and the results can displayed in the Self Test Results screen. In the results screen, "Pass" means that the test has passed successfully (no error/malfunction has been found), and "Fail" means that the test has failed (an error/malfunction has been found). To view the unit's self-test results: From the Diagnostics menu, select Self Test Results. The system performs a self-test and the results are displayed. RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Troubleshooting 7-23

308 Chapter 7 Fault Management User's Manual Figure Diagnostics Self-Test Results Performing Physical Loopback Diagnostics The physical loopback includes a configurable timeout mechanism to terminate the loopback operation upon expiry of the assigned period. To run loopback diagnostics: 1. From the Diagnostics menu, select Loopback Timeout. A Loopback Timeout dialog is displayed, showing the preset timeout duration. Figure Diagnostics Loopback Timeout Dialog 7-24 Troubleshooting RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

309 User's Manual Chapter 7 Fault Management 2. If necessary, you can change the timeout setting and click Set and then Refresh. Performing a Cell Test Cell tests send a predefined cell towards the ATM link. To run a cell test: 1. From the Diagnostics menu, select Cell Test A Cell Test dialog is displayed, showing the preset timeout duration. Figure Diagnostics Cell Test Dialog 2. If necessary, you can change the settings and click Send Cell. Table Cell Test Parameters Parameter Description Possible Values (RW) Port The port for which the cell test is to be performed E1/T IMA Group 1-N VPI Virtual Path Identifier UNI NNI VCI Virtual Channel Identifier (Default = 32) PTI Payload Type Identifier User cell OAM assignment OAM end-to-end CLP Cell Loss Priority CLP 0 RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Troubleshooting 7-25

310 Chapter 7 Fault Management User's Manual Parameter Description Possible Values (RW) CLP 1 OAM Functions This field is enabled only when PTI has been defined as either OAM Segment or OAM end-to-end AIS RDI CC 7.4 Frequently Asked Questions Q A Does ACE-3100, ACE-3200 support ATM over PSN and ATM switching at the same time? Yes, both function types are supported by the unit and can be utilized simultaneously. Q A What kinds of AAL types does ACE-3100, ACE-3200 support over a packet-switched network? ACE-3100, ACE-3200 supports all AAL type (AAL1, AAL2, and AAL5) and transfers them via the PSN transparently. Q A What exactly is the timeout mechanism? When using the ATM cell concatenation mechanism, ACE-3100, ACE-3200 stores the data cells until the maximum number of concentrated cells is reached. TDM traffic, however, requires continuous delivery of data. Accordingly, ACE-3100, ACE-3200 uses the timeout mechanism to reduce the cell storage time before encapsulated data is sent towards the PSN. The timeout delay value can be set between 100 to 5,000,000 microseconds. The timer accuracy is +500 microseconds. Q A What is the ATM policer? ATM policing allows for monitoring of the network traffic for conformity with a traffic contract and if required, drops traffic to enforce compliance. Q A In packet-switched traffic, what triggers the sending of a packet? ACE-3100, ACE-3200 has several trigger of sending packet towards the PSN: When reaching the maximum cells concatenation number When the timeout timer has expired When the end of AAL5 (SDU bit=1, configurable) is received. Q How can an ATM VPs (virtual paths) be mapped to a pseudowire? A Any ATM VP can be mapped to a PW using 1:1 mode (1 VP per PW) or N:1 mode (N VPs per PW) Frequently Asked Questions RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200

311 User's Manual Chapter 7 Fault Management Figure 7-20 demonstrates how VPs can be mapped to pseudowires in the 1:1 encapsulation mode (for more information, refer to Appendix E). PW VP 1 1 VP 1 PW 1 PW=1 ETH ACE ATM STM-1 VP= PW VP VP1, VP2, VP3 STM-1 ACE PW1, PW2, PW3 ETH Ethernet Network PW=2 ETH 2 1 ACE ATM STM-1 VP=1 PW VP 3 1 PW=3 ETH ACE ATM STM-1 VP=1 Figure VP 1:1 Mapping to PW Q A What kind of QoS does ACE-3100, ACE-3200 support over packet-switched networks? ACE-3100, ACE-3200 complies with 802.1p and 802.1q for L2 (VLAN), EXP bits of MPLS and for the ToS/DSCP of the IP layer. You can assign a QoS to each PW (configurable). Q A How can one calculate the required Ethernet bandwidth for a PW based on the ATM parameters? Bandwidth utilization depends on the ATM connection rate, mapping methods (VPoPSN or VCoPSN), network type (L2/MPLS or IP), VLAN existence and number of concatenated cells. A calculator that calculates the bandwidth based on these parameters can be obtained from Technical Support. Q A How can end-to-end OAM be maintained over a packet-switched network? ACE-3100, ACE-3200 transfers transparent End-to-End OAM over the PSN. You can set the Intermediate mode for the OAM Descriptor, in order to instruct ACE-3100, ACE-3200 to transparently forward the ATM OAM cells as user data over the PSN. For more information, refer to Chapter 4 and Appendix F. Q A How does the pseudowire connectivity check (VCCV-BFD) works? BFD control messages are generated by both the local and remote ACE units, on both directions of the pseudowire. When the local ACE unit does not receive control messages from the remote ACE unit during a number of transmission intervals, it declares that the PW on its receive (RX) direction is down. The PW then enters a defect forwarding state on the local ACE unit. In addition, the local ACE generates Control-detection-time-expired" packets RADview-EMS/NGN ACE-3100, ACE-3200 Frequently Asked Questions 7-27