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SuperStack II
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PathBuilder S330/S310
WAN Access Switches Reference Guide
Release 2.03
http://www.3com.com/
Part No. 010-11941-0004
Published December 1998
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3Com Corporation Copyright © 1998, 3Com Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this documentation may be reproduced 5400 Bayfront Plaza in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative work (such as translation, transformation, or Santa Clara, California adaptation) without written permission from 3Com Corporation. 95052-8145 3Com Corporation reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of
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CONTENTS WARNING INFORMATION Servicing ix Rack Mounting ix Power and Power Cords x EMI x Safety Classification of Ports for Connection to Telecommunications Networks x SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATORY INFORMATION FCC Part 68 Statement xi Canadian CS-03 Approval Information xi CE Notice xii ABOUT THIS GUIDE Introduction 1 How to Use This Guide 1 Conventions 2 Related Documentation 2 1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION PathBuilder S330 Featur
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Step 4: Connect I/O Cabling 40 Connecting to the T1/E1 UNI Interface 42 Connecting to the Serial Port 42 Connecting to the Ethernet Port 51 Connecting to the OC3/STM-1 Port 52 Connecting to the CBR Module 53 Connecting to the Voice Compression Module 55 Connecting to the DS3/E3 Module 56 Step 5: Connect the Management Terminal 57 3 GETTING STARTED Using the Menus 61 Navigating through the Menus 61 Understanding the Menu Hierarch
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Configuring CTX Buffers 86 Setting Congestion Thresholds 88 Configuring Ports 88 Configuring the T1/E1 Interface 89 Configuring the T1/E1 Ports 89 Activation/Deactivation Bit Error Rates 91 Configuring UNI and IMA Groups 92 Adding UNI Groups 92 Adding IMA Groups 94 Viewing and Modifying IMA and UNI Groups 97 Deleting IMA and UNI Groups 97 Viewing IMA Link Status 98 Viewing IMA Group Status 100 Configuring the T1/ E1 Card 103 Configuring the
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Virtual Circuit Parameters 151 Common VIrtual Circuit Parameters 151 MCPU Virtual Circuit Parameters 151 T1/E1 UNI Port Virtual Circuit Parameters 151 OC3/STM-1 Port Virtual Circuit Parameters 151 Serial Port Virtual Circuit Parameters 151 Ethernet Port Virtual Circuit Parameters 154 CBR Module Virtual Circuit Parameters 154 Voice Compression Module Virtual Circuit Parameters 156 VC and VP Address Translation 156 Viewing Existing Virtual Ci
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Viewing T1/E1 UNI Card Statistics 186 T1/E1 Port/Link Statistics 187 T1/E1 Group Statistics 188 Viewing OC3/STM-1 Card Statistics 189 Viewing OC3/STM-1 Performance Statistics 189 Viewing OC3/STM-1 ATM Statistics 191 Viewing DS3 Card Statistics 192 Viewing DS3 UNI Performance Statistics 192 Viewing DS3 UNI ATM Statistics 192 Viewing E3 Card Statistics 193 Viewing E3 UNI Performance Statistics 193 Viewing E3 UNI ATM Statistics 193 Viewing SIM
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B PATHBUILDER S330/S310 MODULE AND APPLICATION OVERVIEW Management CPU 209 CTX Switch 209 CTX Output Queues and Memory Partition 210 Setting up a Virtual Circuit 211 VPI and VCI Ranges 212 Early and Partial Packet Discard 212 T1/E1 UNI Interface 212 OC3/STM-1 Port 213 DS3/E3 UNI Modules 213 Serial Interface 214 Serial Interface Frame Protocol Modes 214 ATM DXI Mode 215 HDLC/SDLC Mode 219 Frame Relay Mode 219 Etherne
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WARNING INFORMATION This section contains warning information for AC-powered systems. CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments of performance or procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace the battery with only the same or equivalent type as that recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Servicing
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HAPTER ARNING NFORMATION x C : W I Power and Power This equipment is not intended for use with IT power distribution systems Cords whose line to line voltage exceeds 250 VAC RMS defined by EN 60950 as having no direct connection to earth. The PathBuilder S330/S310 will auto-configure for 115 VAC or 220-240 VAC. NORTH AMERICAN APPLICATIONS: Use a UL Listed and CSA Certified Cord Set rated 6 amps, consisting of a minimum 18 AWG, Type SVT or SJT three conductor cord max
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SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATORY INFORMATION ® ® This section describes the compliance of the SuperStack II PathBuilder S330 ® ® and the SuperStack II PathBuilder S310 WAN access switches (PathBuilder S330/S310) with FCC, Industry Canada, and CE regulations. FCC Part 68 Statement This equipment complies with Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. On the product is a label that contains the FCC registration number for this device. If requested, you must prov
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xii CHAPTER : SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATORY INFORMATION Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations you make to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request that you disconnect the equipment. CE Notice Marking by the symbol CE indicates compliance of the equipment with the EMC, Telecom and Low Voltage dIrectives of the European Community. S
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE About This Guide provides an overview of this guide, tells you where to look for specific information, and describes guide conventions. ® ® Introduction This guide describes how to install and configure the SuperStack II PathBuilder ® ® S330 and SuperStack II PathBuilder S310 WAN access switches (PathBuilder S330/S310). It is intended for network administrators, system engineers, field engineers, and other personnel responsible for installing, configuring, and managing PathBui
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2 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions Table 2 and Table 3 list conventions that are used throughout this guide. Table 2 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Description Information note Information that describes important features or instructions Caution Information that alerts you to potential loss of data or potential damage to an application, system, or device Warning Information that alerts you to potential personal injury Table 3 Text Conventions Convention Description Screen displays This typefa
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 1 ® ® ® This chapter describes the SuperStack II PathBuilder S330 and SuperStack II ® PathBuilder S310 WAN access switches (PathBuilder S330/S310), and lists PathBuilder S330 and PathBuilder S310 system specifications. It includes the following sections: n PathBuilder S330/S310 Overview n Specifications n Options and Parts List PathBuilder S330/S310 The PathBuilder S330 WAN access switch provides cost-effective T1/nxT1 or Overview E1/nxE1 connections between local campus an
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4 CHAPTER 1: SYSTEM DESCRIPTION n Choice of either single-mode or multi-mode OC3/STM-1 (separate units), through the OC3/STM-1 module. Single-mode enables higher-speed trunking if you have access to fiber WAN, while multi-mode is ideal for connecting high-speed servers, switches, or hubs equipped with multi-mode fiber connections. n Three expansion slots, allowing you to add other advanced features, such as T1-DSX or E1 CBR for voice and video, voice compression, or DS3/E3. n 4x switch switch
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PathBuilder S330/S310 Overview 5 Figure 1 PathBuilder S330 WAN Access Switch Video/Audio PBX PBX Codec V.35/ T1-DSX/E1 T1-DSX/E1 RS-366 RS-449/ RS-530/ X.21 Network V.35/ RS-232 RS-449/ n x T1/E1 IMA RS-530/ 10BASE-T X.21 NMS Console OC3/STM-1 Router LAN PathBuilder S310 The PathBuilder S310 is a feature-restricted version of the PathBuilder S330 Features providing remote site CPE access. Its physical appearance is the same as that of the PathBuilder S330 but its software does not enable al
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6 CHAPTER 1: SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The following optional modules are available for use with the PathBuilder S310: n The two-port CBR module services traffic generated by your existing PBXs, channels, T1/E1 multiplexers, CSU/DSUs, and video conferencing devices. The CBR module consists of one V.35/RS-449 and one T1-DSX or E1 interface, which support both structured and unstructured services, in accordance with the ATM Forum’s Circuit Emulation Service (CES) specifications. The CBR module provide
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PathBuilder S330/S310 Overview 7 Application Support The PathBuilder S330/S310 supports the following applications: S330 Only n 4 x T1/E1 IMA function on the trunk, up to four trunk groups (individual T1s/E1s) n Single T1/E1 for PathBuilder S310 S330 Only n OC3/STM-1 UNI port interface (multi-mode or single-mode fiber), compliant with ATM Forum’s UNI 3.1, ANSI T1.105 n Ethernet interface and bridge function, bridged RFC 1483 and Spanning Tree n Serial V.35/RS-449/RS-530/X.21 interface frame mod
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8 CHAPTER 1: SYSTEM DESCRIPTION n Easily upgradable; no additional hardware required to move from the PathBuilder S310 to the PathBuilder S330; update your system simply by purchasing a software upgrade. n A sophisticated traffic management system allows management of a mix of applications simultaneously, with features such as deep buffers, traffic shaping, QoS (Quality of Service), and early packet discard, to give you the most effective wide-area ATM bandwidth use and ensure applications in
