IE-iMcV-E1-Mux/4
Operation Manual
Table of Contents
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement------------------------------------------------- ii
Warranty ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ii
About the IE-iMcV-E1-Mux/4---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
Managed Modules----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
Port Interfaces ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
LED Operation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
10/100BaseT Connector --------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
E1 RJ-48 Connectors-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
SFP Ports----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
Connector Pinout and DIP Switch Assignments ----------------------------------------------- 7
DIP Switch Assignments---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
10/100BaseT Ethernet Mating Connector Pinout--------------------------------------- 8
E1 Port Mating Connector Pinout---------------------------------------------------------- 8
RS-232 Port Mating Connector Pinout---------------------------------------------------- 9
RS-232 Serial Console Port------------------------------------------------------------------ 9
Installation Instructions-----------------------------------------------------------------------------10
Configuration Options------------------------------------------------------------------------------11
Ethernet Line Setup ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
Packet Size------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11
Auto Negotiation----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
Forcing the Speed, Duplex Mode, and Flow Control-------------------------------- 11
FX LinkLoss and LFPT ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
FX LinkLoss (FXLL)--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
Link Fault Pass-Through (LFPT)------------------------------------------------------------ 12
E1 Ports Setup-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
Alarm Level ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
Loopback-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
Console Screens -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
Login Screen ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
Main Menu--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
Menu Options-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
Unit Configuration Screen -------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
Port Alarm Status Screen ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
SFP Line Status Screen ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
Ethernet Port Configuration Screen --------------------------------------------------------- 18
Ethernet Port Status Screen ------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
E1 Port Configuration Screen----------------------------------------------------------------- 19
E1 Port Status Screen--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
Troubleshooting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------21
Fiber Optic Port Verification------------------------------------------------------------------ 22
E1 Port Verification ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
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Normal Operation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 24
Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines------------------------------------------------------------- 25
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions--------------------------------------------------------------26
Specifications-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------27
Standards/Compliance -----------------------------------------------------------------------------27
IMC Networks Technical Support----------------------------------------------------------------28
Definition of Terms/Acronyms--------------------------------------------------------------------29
Certifications -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------31
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About the IE-iMcV-E1-Mux/4
Overview
The IE-iMcV-E1-Mux/4 is a media converter that transports four independent E1 lines
over an existing single (or dual, “1+1”) standard 155Mbps-capable fiber optic line
operating at an effective rate of 150Mbps. One serial link (RS-232) and one Ethernet
(10/100BaseT) connection are also multiplexed onto the fiber link(s). Each of these
communication channels is transported end-to-end at full wire speed with very low
latencies.
The serial link can be used for extending an independent RS-232 interface to the
remote POP location for use in managing or controlling other devices at the POP and
supports any data rate up to 250K baud. In addition, each unit also supports an RS-
232 console port for local configuration by technical support personnel. Both of
these serial links are used for end-to-end system management, fault
detection/isolation and system diagnostics.
The IE-iMcV-E1-Mux/4 provides fault indications on the E1 and fiber links resulting
from real-time active faults. The equipment detects both E1 and fiber LOS events as
well as degraded E1 or fiber lines. The unit will automatically forward AIS signaling to
the remote unit after detecting an LOS (Loss Of Signal) condition on any incoming E1
line. Severe receive optical link failures will result in the automatic generation of AIS
signaling onto the E1 lines connected to the unit receiving the corrupted optical
signal.
In addition, CV (Code Violation) errors are detected on all incoming E1 lines and BER
calculations for the optical line are constantly being performed by circuitry within the
unit's optical receiver. Error conditions are displayed on the unit’s front panel LED
indicators and reported to system management software (if equipped) where more
detailed error information can be displayed on the user’s GUI
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Systems equipped with 1+1 fiber redundancy can benefit from the enhanced
reliability of a protected fiber link and the system’s ability to automatically switch to
the “best” fiber line should one line become impaired or fail. This automatic
switchover capability is designed to occur rapidly (<50 milliseconds), minimizing data
loss and system down time. In addition, automatic switchover can be overridden;
this allows the end-user to force the unit to receive on a specific optical line if desired
The IE-iMcV-E1-Mux/4 offers the following features:
• Four E1 ports on RJ-48 connectors with surge protection
• One full bandwidth Ethernet 10/100BaseT port
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1+1 protection switching via two SFP-based optical ports
DDMI supported on SFP ports
• One end-to-end serial RS-232 port on an RJ-48 connector
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• Local CLI management console port on a Mini Jack connector
• Remote management capability through iMediaChassis series
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AIS generation on signal loss on all E1 interfaces
SNMP Alarm TRAP reporting in managed chassis
MDI/MDIX automatic Ethernet port switching
The IE-iMcV-E1-Mux/4 module is a dual-wide iMcV module.
Compatible chassis include the following:
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iMediaChassis series
MediaChassis series
IE-MediaChassis series
Product Application
The IE-iMcV-E1-Mux/4 delivers 4 E1 lines to a customer's site over a protected,
dedicated fiber line. In addition, one serial RS-232 line and one 10/100BaseT
Ethernet line can be carried at the same time. All circuits run at full line rates with no
interaction.
10/100BaseT
10/100BaseT
(1 Port)
(1 Port)
ISP Internet
Customer
LAN
E1-Mux
(Subscriber)
E1
(4 Port)
E1-Mux
(Network)
Dedicated
Fiber
E1
(4 port)
Customer
PABX
TDM Network
PSTN
Console RS232
Host
Remote
Serial Port
Console
Serial Port
Console
Dedicated
Fiber
Protection
(1+1)
Local Far End
Remote Far End
Managed Modules
The IE-iMcV-E1-Mux/4 modules are installed as a Host/Remote pair. Host or Remote
configuration is selected by an onboard DIP Switch setting. The Host/Remote pair
can be remotely managed when the HOST is installed in an iMediaChassis with an
SNMP Management Module.
Port Interfaces
A fully-configured IE-iMcV-E1-Mux/4 includes the following ports:
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Four E1 ports on RJ-48 connectors short haul
One 10/100BaseT twisted pair Ethernet port
One fiber SFP port (requires SFP/155-ED module for each port)
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Optional SFP port for optical 1+1 protection.
One Mini Jack serial RS-232 serial console port
One user serial RS-232 data port (RJ-45)
The IE-iMcV-E1-Mux/4 is easily configured by using the serial console port
connection or through an SNMP management application such as iView².
Console Serial Port Connection
10/100BaseT
Connector
RS-232
Connector
E1 RJ-48
Connectors
SFP
Ports
Console
The IE-iMcV-E1-Mux/4 includes a console serial port. To establish a link between a
module's console port and a local PC, connect the Mini Jack to DB9 adapter that is
included with the IMC module. This RS-232 serial connection provides access to the
IE-iMcV-E1-Mux/4 module CLI configuration screens. Set the computer/terminal for
VT-100 emulation 38.4K baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and no flow
,
control. Under the VT-100 emulation, set the backspace key to send delete.
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iView² Management Software
iView² is the IMC Networks management software that features a GUI and gives
network managers the ability to monitor and control manageable IMC Networks
products.
iView² is available in several versions, including WebServer version 3.0, and can also
function as a snap-in module for HP OpenView Network Node Manager and other
third party SNMP Management software. For assistance in selecting the right version
of iView² for your operating system, please visit:
iView2 supports the following platforms:
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Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Please see the SNMP Management Module for software configuration options.
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LED Operation
10/100BaseT
Connector
RS-232
Connector
E1 RJ-48
Connectors
SFP
Ports
The IE-iMcV-E1-Mux/4 features diagnostic LEDs as explained below.
10/100BaseT Connector
LNK:
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OFF when port is not linked/connected
Glows green when link is established
Blinks green during data activity
FDX:
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OFF when port is not connected or when running at half-
duplex
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Glows yellow when port is running at full duplex
Blinks yellow when collisions occur
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