Allied-telesis AT-S70 User Manual

613-50581-00 Rev. CCONVERTEON™ FamilyManagement SoftwareAT-S70User’s GuideCONVERTEON™ Family Media Converter ProductsVersion 1.2.0

Preface10Document ConventionsThis document uses the following conventions:NoteNotes provide additional information.CautionCautions inform you that per

Chapter 8: Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM)100The Show Local OAM Information Menu, shown in Figure 46, is displayed.Figure 46. Show L

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide101Converteon™ chassis is not part of the IEEE802.3ah end points. (i.e. in this mode, the OAM function of the l

Chapter 8: Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM)102 Loopback – Parser passes received non-OAMPDUs to Multiplexer during remote loopback t

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide103 Yes – An unrecoverable local failure condition has occurred. No – No unrecoverable local failure conditio

Chapter 8: Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM)104 Terminating Loopback – When the local station wishes to end the OAM loopback test, th

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide105The Show Remote OAM Information Menu, shown in Figure 47, is displayed.Figure 47. Show Remote OAM Informatio

Chapter 8: Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM)1066. From the Port Management Menu, select OAM Configurations. The OAM Configuration Menu

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide107OAM Loopback TestThis section contains the procedures on how to manage the OAM loopback test.Enabling orDisa

Chapter 8: Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM)108The OAM Loopback Test Menu, shown in Figure 49, is displayed.Figure 49. OAM Loopback Te

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide109The Port Management Menu, shown in Figure 43 on page 95, is displayed.6. From the Port Management Menu, sele

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide11Where to Find Web-based GuidesThe installation and user guides for all Allied Telesyn products are available

Chapter 8: Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM)110The OAM Loopback Test Menu, shown in Figure 49 on page 108, is displayed.8. From the OA

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide111Sending OAM Variable RequestTo send OAM variable request, perform the following procedure:1. From the Main M

112Chapter 9File Downloads and UploadsThis chapter describes how to download AT-S70 software image and configuration updates and contains the followin

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide113File Uploads and Downloads OverviewThe firmware on the Converteon™ chassis consists of the following three p

Chapter 9: File Downloads and Uploads114File Download GuidelinesThis sections covers the general guidelines that apply to downloading files from both

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide115DownloadingFiles from aRemoteManagementSessionGuidelinesThis section contains the procedure for downloading

Chapter 9: File Downloads and Uploads116NoteThere are two different image files used with the Converteon™ products, the image file used for the chassi

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide117Once the download is complete, it returns you to the HyperTerminal window with the status message shown in F

Chapter 9: File Downloads and Uploads118Downloading Software Image FilesThe software image file is provided in a self-extracting compressed file which

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide119The Administration Menu, shown in Figure 55, is displayed.Figure 55. Administration Menu3. From the Administ

Preface12Contacting Allied TelesynThis section provides Allied Telesyn contact information for technical support as well as sales or corporate informa

Chapter 9: File Downloads and Uploads120The prompt, shown in Figure 57, is displayed.Figure 57. TFTP - Enter Software Image File Name Prompt6. Enter t

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide121After the system has downloaded the new image, it reboots the system and begins to initialize the software.

Chapter 9: File Downloads and Uploads122NoteThe transfer protocol must be Xmodem or 1K Xmodem.6. Proceed to the procedure in “Downloading Files using

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide123Downloading Line Card Image FilesDownloadingLine Card ImageFile ThroughXmodemTo download a new line card ima

Chapter 9: File Downloads and Uploads124The following message, shown in Figure 64, is displayed.Figure 64. XModem - Line Card Image Downloading Window

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide125The prompt, shown in Figure 66, is displayed.Figure 66. TFTP - Enter Line Card Image File Name Prompt6. Ente

Chapter 9: File Downloads and Uploads126The prompt, shown in Figure 69, is displayed.Figure 69. TFTP - Line Card Image Downloading Prompt11. Begin the

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide127Downloading and Uploading Configuration FileWhen an AT-CV5M01 CPM is replaced, all the parameter settings sa

Chapter 9: File Downloads and Uploads1286. Enter the filename of the configuration file that is to be stored as on the TFTP server.7. Press <Return

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide129UploadingConfigurationFilesTo upload a new AT-S70 software configuration file onto a chassis from a local ma

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide13Obtaining Management Software UpdatesNew releases of management software for our managed products are availab

Chapter 9: File Downloads and Uploads130Once the filename has been specified, the prompt, shown in Figure 76, is displayed.Figure 76. TFTP - Configura

131Appendix AAT-S70 Default SettingsThe following lists the AT-S70 factory default settings.Settings DefaultIP Address 10.0.0.1Subnet Mask 255.255.252

Appendix A: AT-S70 Default Settings132ThresholdMaximum Temperature Threshold 60Settings Default

133IndexAactivity log 54displaying 55starting and stopping 55activity log messages 56activity monitor 54AT-CV5M01 CPM cardredundant switchover 88repla

Index134OOAMactive and passive mode behaviors 92active mode 92discovery 91local OAM information, displaying 99loopback test 107OAM statistics, display

14Chapter 1OverviewThe AT-S70 management software is intended for the Converteon™ Series chassis. The software is used to monitor and adjust the opera

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide15NoteTo prevent unauthorized access, you can assign a password to the management software program that require

Chapter 1: Overview16Local Management SessionYou establish a local management session with a Converteon™ chassis by connecting a terminal or a PC with

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide17Telnet Management SessionYou can use any management workstation on your network that has the Telnet applicati

Chapter 1: Overview18SNMP Management SessionThe Converteon™ chassis can also be remotely managed via Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), such a

19Chapter 2Starting a Local or Telnet Management SessionThis chapter describes the procedures for starting a local or Telnet management session on a C

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Chapter 2: Starting a Local or Telnet Management Session20Using the Terminal InterfaceIf you are using a DEC VT100 or ANSI (the default) terminal conf

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide21Local Management SessionOn the AT-CV5M01 CPM card installed in the chassis is a port labelled “console”. You

Chapter 2: Starting a Local or Telnet Management Session22NoteThe Converteon™ chassis has an auto-detect feature on the serial port that automatically

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide23To make a selection, refer to “Using the Terminal Interface” on page 20.Press <Esc> or select the “Retu

Chapter 2: Starting a Local or Telnet Management Session24Telnet Management SessionYou can use the Telnet application protocol from a workstation on y

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide25Quitting from aTelnetManagementSessionTo end a Telnet management session, return to the Main Menu and type Q

Chapter 2: Starting a Local or Telnet Management Session26Saving Your Parameter ChangesWhen changes are made to the chassis or to any of the line card

27Chapter 3AT-S70 Management Security FeaturesThis chapter describes the security features in the AT-S70 software that can help prevent unauthorized i

Chapter 3: AT-S70 Management Security Features28Manager and Operator PasswordsThe AT-S70 management software has two levels of management access: Mana

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide292. From the System Configuration Menu, select Omega Options. The Omega Options Menu, shown in Figure 4, is di

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Chapter 3: AT-S70 Management Security Features30Console TimeoutThis parameter causes the management software to automatically end a management session

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide31Management Access LevelsThere are two levels of management access in the AT-S70 management software: Manager

Chapter 3: AT-S70 Management Security Features322. From the System Configuration Menu, select Omega Options. The Omega Options Menu, shown in Figure 4

33Chapter 4Basic ParametersThis chapter contains a variety of information and procedures. The is a discussion on when to assign an IP address to a cha

Chapter 4: Basic Parameters34When Does a Converteon™ Chassis Need an IP Address?One of the tasks to building or expanding a network is deciding which

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide35Configuring Basic Chassis ParametersThe AT-S70 management software provides options to configure some basic p

Chapter 4: Basic Parameters362. From the System Configuration Menu, select the System Name field and enter a unique name for the chassis.The name can

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide37Configuring theSystem Locationand ContactInformationTo set the system’s location and contact information, per

Chapter 4: Basic Parameters38already has the contact information that you want to delete without entering new information, press the space bar once.4.

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide39Configuring theManager IPAddressesYou can specify up to four network management workstations that will receiv

Contents4Configuring the Chassis Temperature Threshold ...

Chapter 4: Basic Parameters40Use these parameters to set the SNMP community strings on the chassis. A community string can be up to thirteen character

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide41To enable or disable the DHCP client software, perform the following procedure:1. From the Main Menu, select

Chapter 4: Basic Parameters42Configuring the Chassis Temperature ThresholdYou can set a maximum temperature threshold for the chassis. Whenever a temp

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide43Pinging a Remote SystemYou can instruct the chassis to ping a remote device on your network. This procedure i

Chapter 4: Basic Parameters44The Ping window, shown in Figure 9, is displayed.Figure 9. Ping Window3. Enter the Station IP Address of the end-node you

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide45Resetting and Restarting the SystemWhen you reset a system, the system is also restarted. Resetting and resta

Chapter 4: Basic Parameters46If Yes is selected, the prompt, shown in Figure 11, is displayed.Figure 11. Resetting Chassis Confirmation WindowIt takes

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide47Setting the RS-232 Terminal Baud RateThe default settings for the RS-232 port are: Bits per second: 1200 bps

Chapter 4: Basic Parameters48The Terminal Data Rate Menu, shown in Figure 13, is displayed listing the baud rates.Figure 13. Terminal Data Rate Menu4.

49Chapter 5Monitoring System PerformanceThis chapter describes the features in the AT-S70 for monitoring the performance of the Converteon™ chassis.Th

AT-CV5000 Media Converter Chassis Installation Guide5Downloading Software Image File Through Xmodem...

Chapter 5: Monitoring System Performance50Displaying System Status InformationThe AT-S70 management software provides comprehensive status information

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide512. In the Module Status and Configuration Menu, click More ... to display the remainder of the modules and li

Chapter 5: Monitoring System Performance52Displaying Remote Module Status and Configuration InformationThe AT-S70 management software provides compreh

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide532. In the Module Status and Configuration Menu, click More ... to display the remainder of the modules and li

Chapter 5: Monitoring System Performance54Using the System Activity MonitorThe AT-S70 management software keeps a list of the chassis SNMP events such

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide55Starting andStopping theActivity LogTo start or stop the activity log, perform the following procedure:1. Fro

Chapter 5: Monitoring System Performance56An example of the Activity Monitor window, shown in Figure 19, is displayed.Figure 19. Activity Monitor Wind

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide57Using the System DiagnosticsThe AT-S70 management software provides an option to run diagnostic self-tests on

Chapter 5: Monitoring System Performance58The Diagnostic Menu, shown in Figure 20, is displayed.Figure 20. Diagnostics Menu3. From the Diagnostics Men

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide59The information displayed on the Chassis Diagnostics Menu is for viewing purposes only. NoteThe Flash PROM an

6Figure 1. Connecting RS-232 Cable to AT-CV5M01 CPM’s Console Port... 21Figure

Chapter 5: Monitoring System Performance60Displaying Line Card Image VersionTo view the latest image version of a line card, perform the following pro

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide61The Line Card Module Software Image Version window contains the following information:ModuleDisplays the name

Chapter 5: Monitoring System Performance62Displaying Line Card InformationTo view la line card information, perform the following procedure:1. From th

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide63The Line Card Module Information window contains the following information:ModuleDisplays the name of the mod

Chapter 5: Monitoring System Performance64Displaying SFP Module InformationTo view la SFP module information, perform the following procedure:1. From

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide65The SFP Information window, shown in Figure 26, is displayed, listing the specifications of the selected SFP

66Chapter 6Event Logs and Syslog ServersThis chapter describes how to view and clear the contents of the event logs. The event logs that allow you to

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide67Event Log OverviewA managed Converteon™ media chassis is a complex piece of computer that includes both hardw

Chapter 6: Event Logs and Syslog Servers68Working with the Event LogThis section contains the following procedures: “Displaying an Event Log” on page

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide69The Event Log Menu window is displayed, shown in Figure 28.Figure 28. Event Log Menu3. From the Event Log Men

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide7Figure 51. HyperTerminal Window ...

Chapter 6: Event Logs and Syslog Servers704. Type the following to scroll through the event log: N - Next page P - Previous page F - First page L

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide71Working with the Syslog ServerConfiguringSyslog ServerAddressTo specify the IP address of the syslog server,

Chapter 6: Event Logs and Syslog Servers72Setting Syslog Facility CodeThis feature adds a facility code to the entries when they are sent to the syslo

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide731 Various operating systems have been found to utilize Facilities 4, 10, 13 and 14 for security/authorizatio

74Chapter 7Working with Line Cards and Other ModulesThis chapter contains the following procedures: “Displaying Basic Line Card Information” on page

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide75Displaying Basic Line Card InformationTo display the status of the modules and line cards in the Converteon™

Chapter 7: Working with Line Cards and Other Modules76Link (A) and Link (B)Indicates whether there are any active connections between a port and the d

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide77Displaying Line Card Status InformationThe AT-S70 management software provides detailed information about the

Chapter 7: Working with Line Cards and Other Modules78LinkDisplays the status of the link state on the ports. Online - Indicates that there is a vali

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide79Configuring Line Card SettingsYou can change the following settings to fit your network needs: “Changing Lin

8Table 1. Menu Selection Options ...

Chapter 7: Working with Line Cards and Other Modules804. Select Port A (fiber - top) or Port B (copper - bottom) of the line card. 5. Press <Return

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide81Configuring LineCard OperatingModeTo configure the operating mode of a line card, perform the following proce

Chapter 7: Working with Line Cards and Other Modules82other port, thus notifying the end-node that the connection has been lost.OAM BYPASS ModeIn this

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide836. From the Port Management Menu, select Port Configurations.The Port Configuration Menu, shown in Figure 34

Chapter 7: Working with Line Cards and Other Modules845. Press <Return>.The Port Management Menu, shown in Figure 34 on page 80, is displayed.6.

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide85Ingress_Rate_LimitThis parameter allows the user to configure the ingress rate limit on the selected port. Th

Chapter 7: Working with Line Cards and Other Modules86Displaying AT-CV5M01 CPM Card Status InformationThe following procedure allows you to view and c

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide87SpeedDisplays the operating speed of the ports. Possible values are Auto, 10M, 100M, or 1000M.ModeDisplays th

Chapter 7: Working with Line Cards and Other Modules88Working with the Redundant AT-CV5M01 CPM CardThe AT-CV5M01 Control Processor Module (CPM) is the

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide89The following screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 40.Figure 40. CPM Switchover Window4. Enter Yes to star

9PrefaceThis user’s guide contains instructions on how to configure a Converteon™ chassis using the menu and interfaces of the AT-S70 management softw

90Chapter 8Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM)This chapter describes the Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM) feature, whic

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide91OverviewThe Operation, Administration and Maintenance (OAM) is a group of functions that provides tools and u

Chapter 8: Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM)92One important aspect of the IEEE 802.3ah OAM spec is that an OAM entity may be in either

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide93The OAMPDU types are described below: Information OAMPDUs – Information OAMPDUs are used for discovery; they

Chapter 8: Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM)94Configuring OAM OperationsTo configure the OAM operations, perform the following procedu

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide95Figure 42. Module Configuration Menu (Line Card)4. Select the port that you want to configure the OAM operati

Chapter 8: Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM)96The OAM Configuration Menu, shown in Figure 44, is displayed.Figure 44. OAM Configuratio

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide97Admin StateIndicates the current status of the OAM administration. Possible values are: Enabled – The OAM ad

Chapter 8: Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM)98Variable Retrieval SupportIndicates whether or not the chassis supports sending Variable

AT-S70 Management Software User’s Guide99Displaying OAM Information and StatisticsThis section contains the procedures on how to display the OAM infor