Allied-telesis AT-S65 User Manual

613-50604-00 Rev. BManagement SoftwareAT-S65User’s GuideAT-LX3800U Multi-Service Transport SystemVersion 1.1.0

Preface10Where to Find Web-based GuidesThe installation and user guides for all Allied Telesyn products are available in portable document format (PDF

Appendix A: AT-S65 Management Software Default Settings100RS-232 PortOmega OptionsTemperature ThresholdsPoll Interval (seconds) 0Last Delta (seconds)

101IndexAactivity log 54activity log messages 55activity monitor 54AT-S65 management softwaredefault settings 99resetting to factory defaults 44update

Index102

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide11Contacting Allied Telesyn This section provides Allied Telesyn contact information for technical support as w

Preface12

13Chapter 1Getting StartedThe AT-S65 management software for the AT-LX3800U Multi-Service Transport System allows you to monitor and manage the chassi

Chapter 1: Getting Started14Local Management SessionYou establish a local management session with the AT-LX3800U chassis when you use the management c

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide15 Parity: None Stop bits: 1 Flow control: NoneNoteThese settings are for a DEC VT100 or ANSI terminal, or a

Chapter 1: Getting Started16NoteThe AT-S65 management software supports only one management session at a time. Therefore, it is important to always qu

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide17Remote Management SessionYou can use the Telnet application from any workstation on your network to manage an

Chapter 1: Getting Started18The Password prompt is displayed.4. To configure chassis settings, enter “friend” as the password for a manager login. To

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide19Using the Menus InterfaceRefer to Table 1 for information about how to move through the menus and make menu s

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Chapter 1: Getting Started20SNMP Management SessionAnother way to remotely manage an AT-LX3800U chassis is to use an SNMP management application such

21Chapter 2Basic ParametersThis chapter describes how to configure basic parameters on the chassis and contains the following procedures: “Configurin

Chapter 2: Basic Parameters22Configuring Basic Chassis ParametersThe AT-S65 management software provides options to configure some basic parameters on

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide233. Type a name for the system and press Enter.4. Select IP Parameters and press Enter.The IP Parameters Menu

Chapter 2: Basic Parameters24NoteThe IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway parameters are described in “Configuring the IP Address, Subnet Mask

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide25The System Configuration Menu is shown in Figure 4 on page 22.2. From the System Configuration Menu, select I

Chapter 2: Basic Parameters26NoteBoot Protocol (BOOTP), another protocol that performs an identical function, is not available on the AT-LX3800U syste

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide27When you choose Enable DHCP, the IP Parameters Menu is refreshed to show the settings, as shown in Figure 6.F

Chapter 2: Basic Parameters28Setting the System Date and TimeSetting the system time is important if you configured the chassis to send traps to your

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide293. Adjust the following parameters as necessary:System Date (mm/dd/yyyy)Enter a date for the system. Use two

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Chapter 2: Basic Parameters30Configuring the Trap ParametersThe trap parameters specify which traps are sent to the SNMP management stations specified

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide313. Enter or change the parameters as desired.Changes to the parameters take effect immediately on the chassis

Chapter 2: Basic Parameters32Module Mode Change The operating mode of the line card has changed. See “Setting the Line Card’s Mode of Operation” on pa

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide33Setting the Temperature ThresholdsYou can set a maximum temperature threshold for the chassis, line cards, an

Chapter 2: Basic Parameters34The Chassis Temperature Threshold Configuration Menu is shown in Figure 10.Figure 10. Chassis Temperature Threshold Menu4

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide354. From the Line Card Temperature Configuration Menu, select Module Number.5. Type the number of the line car

Chapter 2: Basic Parameters367. Enter a number for the Maximum Temperature Threshold and press Enter.The highest possible maximum temperature is 100°

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide37Pinging a Remote SystemYou can instruct the chassis to ping a remote device on your network. This procedure i

Chapter 2: Basic Parameters38NoteThe first two options on this menu are described in Chapter 6, ”Downloading AT-S65 Management Software Updates” on pa

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide39Resetting and Restarting the SystemWhen you reset a system, the system is also restarted. Resetting and resta

4Displaying Outstanding Errors ...

Chapter 2: Basic Parameters40Changing the RS-232 Terminal Baud RateThe default settings for the RS-232 terminal port are: Baud rate: 115200 Data bit

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide41The Terminal Data Rate menu is shown in Figure 18.Figure 18. Terminal Data Rate Menu4. Select the baud rate y

Chapter 2: Basic Parameters42Displaying and Naming the Ethernet PortTo display information about the 10/100Base-T Ethernet port and give it a name, pe

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide43The MGMT BOARD menu is shown in Figure 20.Figure 20. MGMT BOARD (Ethernet Port) MenuThe MGMT BOARD menu shows

Chapter 2: Basic Parameters44Returning the AT-S65 Management Software to the Factory Default ValuesTo return the AT-S65 management software to the fac

45Chapter 3Menus Interface SecurityThe AT-S65 management software includes features that allow you to configure the interface to prevent unauthorized

Chapter 3: Menus Interface Security46Setting Up Manager and Operator PasswordsTo prevent unauthorized individuals from accessing the AT-S65 management

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide47The Omega Options Menu is shown in Figure 23.Figure 23. Omega Options Menu3. From the Omega Options menu, sel

Chapter 3: Menus Interface Security48Enabling or Disabling Access MethodsAs explained in Chapter 1, you can access the AT-LX3800U system locally throu

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide49Specifying a Timeout ValueSpecifying a timeout value is a way to prevent unauthorized individuals from using

5Figure 1. Connecting the Management Cable to the RS-232 Port ...1

Chapter 3: Menus Interface Security50

51Chapter 4Monitoring System PerformanceThis chapter describes the features in the AT-S65 management software for monitoring the performance of the AT

Chapter 4: Monitoring System Performance52Displaying System Status InformationThe AT-S65 management software provides comprehensive status information

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide53Cards” on page 67. For information about the Ethernet port, refer to “Displaying and Naming the Ethernet Port

Chapter 4: Monitoring System Performance54Using the System Activity MonitorThe AT-S65 management software keeps a list of AT-LX3800U system events suc

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide55The Activity Monitor is shown in Figure 25.Figure 25. Activity MonitorThe activity monitor continues to displ

Chapter 4: Monitoring System Performance56Line Card n SFP Transceiver is Disabled The transmit port of an SFP has been disabled.Line Card n SFP Unplug

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide57Using the Event LogThe event log provides vital information about chassis activity that helps you identify an

Chapter 4: Monitoring System Performance58The event log is displayed, as shown in Figure 27.Figure 27. Event LogThe Event Log menu provides the follow

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide593. From the Event Log menu, select Clear Event Log.The following message is displayed while the event log is

Figures6Figure 51. TFTP Image Download Menu...

Chapter 4: Monitoring System Performance60Displaying Outstanding ErrorsOutstanding errors are hardware errors that require immediate attention. The mo

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide61NoteA line card inserted in the wrong slot (mismatched) cannot pass data (traffic).These errors are the same

Chapter 4: Monitoring System Performance62Specifying a SysLog ServerThe syslog protocol allows you to collect messages and events produced by a wide v

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide63Using the System DiagnosticsThe AT-S65 management software provides an option to run diagnostic self-tests on

Chapter 4: Monitoring System Performance64The AT-S65 management software runs the diagnostics on the chassis and displays the Chassis Diagnostics menu

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide65Flash PROMThe status of the Flash PROM and its current voltage.Serial InterfaceThe status of the RS-232 termi

Chapter 4: Monitoring System Performance66

67Chapter 5Working With Line CardsThe AT-S65 management software provides several ways that you can view information about the line cards and run diag

Chapter 5: Working With Line Cards68Displaying Basic Line Card InformationThe AT-S65 software provides a menu that displays an overview of the status

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide69On - The data is synchronized (locked) on a transmit path.R_SYNThe status of the synchronization of the RX pa

7Table 1. Using the AT-S65 Menus Interface ...

Chapter 5: Working With Line Cards70Displaying Detailed Line Card InformationThe AT-S65 management software provides detailed information about the li

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide71The Module Status Menu provides the following information:NameThe name can be up to 20 alphanumeric character

Chapter 5: Working With Line Cards72Port StatusThe status of the SFP port. The options are: Enabled - Enables the laser on the SFP transceiver. This i

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide73Displaying SFPVendorInformationTo display SFP vendor information, perform the following procedure:1. From the

Chapter 5: Working With Line Cards74Changing Basic Line Card SettingsYou can change the following settings to fit your network needs: “Changing the L

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide752. Select the line card whose information you want to change and press Enter.The Module Status Menu for that

Chapter 5: Working With Line Cards76Setting the Line Card’s Mode of OperationYou can choose one of seven modes of operation for the ports on a line ca

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide77Figure 34 shows four AT-LX3800U systems in a regeneration configuration. The line cards in the regeneration u

Chapter 5: Working With Line Cards78Default Mode In the default mode (mode 1 shown in Figure 35), missing link is enabled for both the port (SFP) and

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide79Missing LinkDisabled ModesTo prevent a link from shutting down when a failure occurs somewhere in the signal

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Chapter 5: Working With Line Cards80Figure 37 describes mode #3. When missing link is enabled for the port (SFP) side and disabled for the WDM (line s

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide81In mode 4, the third missing link mode (Figure 38), missing link is disabled on both the port and line sides.

Chapter 5: Working With Line Cards82In mode 5 (Figure 39), loopback on the port side only, input to the port (SFP) side loops back and also propagates

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide83When loopback is set for both the port and line sides as in mode 6 (Figure 40), the received optical signal o

Chapter 5: Working With Line Cards84Figure 41 shows loopback set for the line side only (mode 7). Optical signal input at the WDM (line) side is loope

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide85The Module Status Menu for that line card is displayed. An example of that menu is shown in Figure 31 on page

Chapter 5: Working With Line Cards86Displaying the Line Card DiagnosticsThe line card diagnostics provide important information about how the line car

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide87The Module Diagnostics Menu is shown in Figure 44.Figure 44. Module Diagnostics MenuThe Module Diagnostics Me

Chapter 5: Working With Line Cards88Current Data RateThe current rate at which the line card is passing data ± 10%.SFP StatusThe status of the SFP in

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide89Max Data RateThe maximum data rate of the SFP.NoteThe accuracy of the above information depends upon the SFP

9PrefaceThis guide contains instructions on how to configure and manage an AT-LX3800U Multi-Service Transport System using the AT-S65 management softw

Chapter 5: Working With Line Cards90

91Chapter 6Downloading AT-S65 Management Software UpdatesThis chapter describes how to download AT-S65 software updates and contains the following sec

Chapter 6: Downloading AT-S65 Management Software Updates92which you will be performing the procedure, or on the TFTP server.

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide93Using Xmodem to Update the AT-S65 Management SoftwareTo download a new AT-S65 software image onto a chassis f

Chapter 6: Downloading AT-S65 Management Software Updates946. From the HyperTerminal main window, select Send File from the Transfer menu, as shown in

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide95the current status of the software download. The download process takes several minutes to complete. Figure 5

Chapter 6: Downloading AT-S65 Management Software Updates96Using TFTP to Update the AT-S65 Management SoftwareIf your network uses the TCP/IP protocol

AT-S65 Management Software User’s Guide97A screen similar to Figure 52 is displayed.Figure 52. TFTP DownloadAfter the system has downloaded the new im

Chapter 6: Downloading AT-S65 Management Software Updates98

99Appendix AAT-S65 Management Software Default SettingsThis appendix lists the default settings for the AT-S65 management software.IP ParametersSystem