Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto ForeFront 3125 del fabbricante Patton electronics
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ForeFront™ Model 3125 Resource Card Remote Access Ser ver (RAS) Getting Star ted Guide Sales Office: +1 (301) 975-1000 T echnical Support: +1 (301) 975-1007 E-mail: support@patton.
P atton Electronics Company , Inc. 7622 Rickenbacker Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20879 USA tel: +1 (301) 975-1000 fax: +1 (301) 869-9293 support: +1 (301) 975-1007 url: www .patton.com e-mail: support@patton.com Copyright © 2003, P atton Electronics Company .
3 Contents Compliance Infor mation .......................................................................................................................................7 Radio and TV Interference .....................................................
Contents Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 4 Installing the 3125TM Transition Module .....................................................................................................27 Installing the 3125RC Resource Card .......................
5 Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide Contents Returns for credit ......................................................................................................................................64 Return for credit policy ......................
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7 Compliance Information Radio and TV Interference The M odel 3125 Series generates and uses radio frequency energy , and if not installed and used properly—that is, in strict accordance with the manufactur er's instructions—may cause interference to radio and television reception.
Compliance Information Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 8 In accor dance with FCC rules and regulation CFR 47 68.218(b)(6), you must notify the telephone company prior to disconnection. The following information may be required when applying to y our local telephone company for leased line facilities.
9 Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide Compliance Information CE Notice The CE symbol on your P atton Electronics equipment indicates that it is in compliance with the Electr omag- netic Compatibility (EMC) directive and the Lo w V oltage D irective (L VD) of the Eur opean U nion (EU).
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11 About this guide This guide describes installing and configuring a P atton Electronics M odel 3125 Remote A ccess Server (RAS). By the time y ou are finished with this guide, your RAS will be r eceiving calls and transferring data.
About this guide Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 12 Precautions N otes and cautions, which have the follo wing meanings, are used throughout this guide to help you become aware of potential RAS problems: Note Calls attention to important information.
13 Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide About this guide Mouse conventions The following conventions ar e used when describing mouse actions: T able 2. Mouse conventions Convention Meaning Left mouse button This button refers to the primar y or leftmost mouse button (unless you have changed the default configuration).
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15 Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter contents Model 3125 Remote Access Server overview ..........................................................................................................16 Hardware overview ........................................
1 • Introduction Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 16 Model 3125 Remote Access Server overview Model 3125 Remote Access Server over view The M odel 3125 (see figure 1) is a central-site remote-access server with integrated modems that terminate dial-up analog and digital users.
Model 3125 Remote Access Server overview 17 Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 1 • Introduction Figure 2. Patton 2U, 4U, and 6U cPCI platforms.
1 • Introduction Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 18 Hardware overview Hardware overview The M odel 3125 RAS is a fully integrated remote access server for central site concentration of analog and dig- ital modem calls.
Hardware overview 19 Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 1 • Introduction LAN The dual 10/100-Mbps Ethernet LAN ports are presented on an RJ-45 connector with an auto-sensing/full- duplex 10Base-T or 100B ase-T interface.
1 • Introduction Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 20 Hardware overview Physical dimensions 3125RC Resource Card W eight: 0.8 lbs (0.35 kg) Refer to figure 4 for height, width, and depth dimensions.
Hardware overview 21 Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 1 • Introduction 3125TM T ransition Module W eight: 0.45 lbs (0.2 kg) Refer to figure 4 for height, width, and depth dimensions.
1 • Introduction Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 22 Hardware overview • Dial-in dynamic IP address pool management • U ser configurable login prompts and banners • S tatus reporting of all access server parameters • Built in HTTP server for complete configuration and control using a standard W eb browser Figure 6.
Approvals 23 Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 1 • Introduction • W AN ST A TUS: Gr een indicates normal status at each of the four T1/E1/PRI links.
1 • Introduction Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 24 Software overview Software overview The P atton Model 3125 supports all common remote access services as well as integrated routing and forward- ing (see table 3). Authentication and networ k management offer control and detailed monitoring from any web bro wser .
25 Chapter 2 Hardware installation Chapter contents Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................................26 Unpacking the Model 3125 RAS .
2 • Hardware installation Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 26 Introduction Introduction This chapter contains the following procedur es for installing the M odel 3125 RAS: • “U npacking the .
Model 3125 installation 27 Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 2 • Hardware installation Model 3125 installation Installing the 3125TM T ransition Module 1. If necessary , refer to the instructions in your chassis user manual to remo ve any outer co vers so you can access the cPCI rack card cages.
2 • Hardware installation Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 28 Model 3125 installation 4. P ress on the r ed tab on each injection/ejection handle to release the handle (see figure 7). Figure 7. Releasing a injection/ejection handle 5. Locate the slot where the 3125TM will be installed.
Model 3125 installation 29 Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 2 • Hardware installation 6. Carefully slide the 3125TM into the chassis until it engages the mid-plane (see figure 9), when that hap- pens, pivot the injection/ejection handles into locked position (see figure 10).
2 • Hardware installation Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 30 Model 3125 installation 7. V erify that the module is properly seated, then secure it to the chassis using the captive fasteners located adjacent to the injection/ejection handles (see figure 11).
Cable installation 31 Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 2 • Hardware installation Cable installation This section describes installing the network interface cables. Connecting the Ethernet ports The 3125TM has a dual 10/100 Ethernet interface for connection to your LAN (see figure 12).
2 • Hardware installation Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 32 Cable installation Connecting the 10/100Base-T Ethernet por t to an Ethernet switch or hub The 10/100Base-T E thernet port (see figure 12 on page 31) is designed to connect to an E thernet switch or hub.
Completing the hardware installation 33 Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 2 • Hardware installation Connecting to the T1/E1/PRI W AN ports An active T1/E1/PRI is not necessar y to configur e the RAS. H owev er , an active T1/E1/PRI connection is required to r eceive or make calls.
2 • Hardware installation Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 34 Completing the hardware installation.
35 Chapter 3 Configuring the RAS for operation Chapter contents Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................................36 Configuration prerequisites .
3 • Configuring the RAS for operation Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 36 Introduction Introduction This chapter contains the following procedur es for configuring the M odel 3125 Remote A ccess Server for operation: • “Configuration prerequisites ”—lists the items you need to have on hand before configuring the RAS.
Preparing the RAS for configuration 37 Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 3 • Configuring the RAS for operation – 8 bits – N o P arity – 1 S top bit – N o flow contr ol 3. Set up H yperT erminal™ as follows: – Open a H yperT erminal session.
3 • Configuring the RAS for operation Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 38 Preparing the RAS for configuration Figure 18. COM properties Figure 19. T er minal keys configuration – Configure the Settings for F unction, arrow and ctrl keys act as to T er minal keys as shown in figur e 19.
Preparing the RAS for configuration 39 Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 3 • Configuring the RAS for operation Figure 20. Login window 5. T ype superuser as the default username and password, then pr ess <RETURN>. The T op Level Man- agement window displays (see figure 21).
3 • Configuring the RAS for operation Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 40 Configuring the RAS with a Web browser 16. U se the left arro w key to return to the top level management page. 17. Select a H ome . 18. Select 1 S tor eConfig to save your IP address and netmask.
Configuring the RAS with a Web browser 41 Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 3 • Configuring the RAS for operation Figure 22. Home page.
3 • Configuring the RAS for operation Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 42 Configuring the RAS with a Web browser Home page overview The HOME window is divided into two panes : the Configuration Menu pane and the configuration/informa- tion pane (see figure 23).
Configuring the RAS with a Web browser 43 Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 3 • Configuring the RAS for operation F rom the Home page, the following actions can be performed: • Recor d C urrent Configuration —clicking on this button (figure 24) causes the curr ent configuration to be stored in FLASH memory .
3 • Configuring the RAS for operation Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 44 Configuring the RAS with a Web browser Configuring simple authentication The following sections describe two methods for configuring simple authentication to test the setup .
Configuring the RAS with a Web browser 45 Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 3 • Configuring the RAS for operation Figure 26. Authentication Configuration window 2. Click on Modify . The Authentication Configuration window appears (see figur e 26).
3 • Configuring the RAS for operation Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 46 Configuring the RAS with a Web browser 2. T o add an entr y in the static user database (see figure 27), fill in the ID with a number not currently in use. Figure 27. Static User Identification window 3.
Configuring the RAS with a Web browser 47 Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 3 • Configuring the RAS for operation 2. Click on Modify . The Modify D ial-In windo w appears (see figure 29). Figure 29. Modify Dial-In window , Login section 3. The IP address pool contains the IP addresses that ar e assigned dynamically to the dial-in connections.
3 • Configuring the RAS for operation Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 48 Configuring the RAS with a Web browser Figure 30. Modify Dial-In window , Domain Name Ser ver section 6. Enter in the IP Addr ess of the primary and secondar y domain name servers (DNS).
Configuring the RAS with a Web browser 49 Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 3 • Configuring the RAS for operation Configuring line settings and signaling for E1 1. Select T1/E1 Link on the Configuration Menu . The T1/E1 Link Activity window appears (see figure 32).
3 • Configuring the RAS for operation Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 50 Configuring the RAS with a Web browser Configuring the line settings 1.
Configuring the RAS with a Web browser 51 Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 3 • Configuring the RAS for operation Figure 35. W AN Circuit Configuration window , signaling Settings section Setting the line signaling for an E1/PRI (ISDN) line Do the follo wing: 1.
3 • Configuring the RAS for operation Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 52 Configuring the RAS with a Web browser Figure 36. MFR V ersion 2 Modify window 5. Click on the Countr y pop-up menu. If your country is not available, select ituS tandard(1).
Configuring the RAS with a Web browser 53 Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 3 • Configuring the RAS for operation Note The information entered into the Interr egister Signaling section must match the information the telco provided. I f the information entered is not the same, the RAS may not answer calls.
3 • Configuring the RAS for operation Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 54 Configuring the RAS with a Web browser – dsx1D4 A T&T D4 format DS1 – F or ISDN PRI ser vice, set the line type to dsx1ESF 2. Click on the Line Coding pop-up menu (see figure 33 on page 49).
Saving your configuration 55 Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 3 • Configuring the RAS for operation – F or T1 lines with ESF/B8ZS this should be set to linkY ellowF ormatDL(2). 7. Click on Submit Query . Channel assignment This section describes configuring the RAS so it will know which channels are activ e.
3 • Configuring the RAS for operation Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 56 Saving your configuration 4. T o impor t or export a configuration, click on Impor t/Export under the Configuration Menu to display the Import/Expor t main window (see figur e 38).
Completing the installation 57 Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 3 • Configuring the RAS for operation T o save the displayed data as a text file, select the Sa ve option on your bro wser (see figure 40). F or example, under N etscape, select File > Save As .
3 • Configuring the RAS for operation Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 58 Completing the installation Note If the RAS does not respond as described, the most likely cause is that the RAS default settings are not compatible with the T1/E1 line. If this is the case, use the RS-232 CONFIG port to correct the RAS set- tings.
59 Chapter 4 Operation and shutdown Chapter contents Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................................60 Activating the RAS .........
4 • Operation and shutdown Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 60 Introduction Introduction This chapter describes how to start or power-do wn the RAS. Activating the RAS P ower to the modules is deliver ed from the cPCI chassis backplane through the 47-pin P ICMG 2.
De-activating the RAS 61 Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 4 • Operation and shutdown 5. U se a Phillips screwdriv er to loosen the captive fasteners on the 3125TM (see figure 11 on page 30) until the fasteners no longer attach the module to the rack.
4 • Operation and shutdown Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 62 De-activating the RAS.
63 Chapter 5 Contacting Patton for assistance Chapter contents Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................................64 Contact information .
5 • Contacting Patton for assistance Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 64 Introduction Introduction This chapter contains the following information: • “Contact information ”—describes how to contact P A TTON technical support for assistance.
Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs) 65 Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide 5 • Contacting Patton for assistance Return for credit policy • Less than 30 days: N o Charge. Y our credit will be issued upon receipt and inspection of the equipment.
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