Installation/User’s Guide
Agilent J3919A and J3972A
OC-3 ATMProbes
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Operating Restrictions
The following warnings and operating information are shown in French followed
by the English translation.
MISE ENGARDE
MISE ENGARDE
Cet appareil répond aux normes
de la «Classe de sécurité I» et
est muni d'un fil de mise à la
terre pour votre protection.
WARNING
This product is a Safety Class I
instrument with a protective earth
terminal.
Pour prévenir les risques de
choc électrique, la broche de
mise à la terre du cordon
d'alimentation ne doit pas être
désactivée.
WARNING
For protection from electric shock
hazard, power cord ground must
not be defeated.
Restrictions d'utilisation
Operating Restrictions
L'utilisateur se doit d'observer les mesures de précaution
énumérées ci-dessous pour toutes les phases d'utilisation,
de service et de réparation de cet appareil. Le fait de ne
pas s'y conformer équivaut à ne pas respecter les mises en
gardes spécifiques contenues dans ce manuel et constitue
une violation des normes de sécurité relatives à la
conception, la fabrication et l'utilisation prévue de cet
appareil. La société Agilent Technologies n'assume
aucune responsabilité envers un client qui manquerait de
se conformer à ces exigences.
The following general safety precatuions must be observed
during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this
instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions with
specific warnings in this manual violate safety standards of
design, manufacture, and intended use of this instrument.
Mise à la terre
Grounding
Afin de minimiser les risques de choc électrique, le
chÀssis et le cabinet de l'appareil doivent être mis à la
terre. L'appareil est équipé d'un cordon d'alimentation
muni d'une fiche homoloquée à trois lames, compatible
c.a. La prise murale et la prise femelle de la rallonge
électrique doivent respecter les normes de sécurité de la
«Commision électrotechnique internationale» (IEC).
To minimize shock hazard, the instrument chassis and
cabinet must be connected to an electrical ground. The
instrument is equipped with a three-conductor AC power
cable compatible with an approved three-contact electrical
outlet. The power jack and mating plug of the power cord
must meet International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
safety standards.
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Environnement
Ne faites pas fonctionner cet appareil en présence de gaz
inflammables ou de vapeurs dangereuses. L'utilisation de
n'importe quel appareil électrique dans ces conditions
constitue un risque élevé pour votre sécurité.
Environment
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable
gases or fumes. Operation of any electrical instrument in
such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.
Service et ajustement
Des «tensions dangereuses» résident dans cet appareil. Par
conséquent, le service et l'ajustement doivent être effectués
uniquement par une personne qualifiée.
Service and Adjustment
Dangerous voltages exist within this instrument. Service
and adjustment of this instrument is to be performed only by
trained service personnel.
Ne remplacez pas de composantes lorsque le cordon
d'alimentation est sous tension. Il pourrait y avoir présence
de «tensions dangereuses» même lorsque l'appareil est
déconnecté.
Do not replace components with the power cable connected.
Dangerous voltages may be present even when the power
cable is disconnected.
Ne faites pas de service interne ou d'ajustement sauf en
présence d'une autre personne, capable de prodiguer les
premiers soins et de pratiquer la réanimation.
Do not perform internal servicing or adjustment unless
another person, capable of rendering first aid and
resuscitation is present.
Service non autorisé
L'installation de pièces étrangères, ou toute modification
apportée à l'appareil sans le consentement de Agilent
Technologies est formellement interdit. Le fait de procéder à
de tels modifications sans autorisation pourrait entraîner
l'annulation de la garantie de l'appareil ou de tout contrat
de service.
Unauthorized Service
The installation of substitute parts or the installation of any
instrument modification not authorized by Agilent
Technologies is specifically forbidden. The performance of
such unauthorized service can negate the instrument
warranty or any maintenance agreements.
Pour un service et des réparations autorisées, retournez
l'appareil à un point de vente et service Agilent
Technologies.
Return the instrument to a Agilent Technologies Sales and
Service Office for authorized service and repair.
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Safety Information
Before you use this instrument, be sure to pay special attention to the “Safety” and
“Warning” topics in this Manual. Failure to comply with the precautions or with
specific warnings in this book violates safety standards of design, manufacture,
and intended use of this instrument. Agilent Technologies, Inc. assumes no
liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
Electric Shock Hazard. Do not remove the system covers. To avoid electric
shock, use only the supplied power cords and connect only to properly grounded
(3-pin) wall outlets.
Explosion Hazard. Do not operate in the presence of flammable gases.
Fire Hazard. For continued protection against fire hazard replace only with fuse
of same type and rating.
Indoor Use. This instrument is designed for indoor use.
Cleaning. To clean the instrument, use a damp cloth moistened with a mild
solution of soap and water. Do not use harsh chemicals. Do not let water get into
the instrument.
Product Damage. Do not use this product when:
the product shows visible damage,
fails to perform,
has been stored in unfavorable conditions, or
has been subject to severe transport stresses.
Make the product inoperative and secure it against any unintended operation.
Contact your nearest Agilent Technologies, Inc. office for assistance.
Defects and Abnormal Stresses. Whenever this instrument has been damaged or
wet, make the product inoperative and secure it against any unintended operation.
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Warning Symbols Used in This Book
Instruction book symbol: the product will be marked with this symbol when it is
necessary for the user to refer to the instruction book in order to protect against
damage.
Indicates potential for electrical shock.
WARNING
CAUTION
An operating procedure, practice, etc. which, if not correctly followed could result
in personal injury or loss of life.
An operating procedure, practice, etc. which, if not strictly observed, could result
in damage to, or destruction of, equipment or software.
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Conventions Used in this Book
NOTE
An operating procedure, practice, or information of importance, is separated from
normal text as shown in this NOTE.
Terminology and conventions in this manual are handled with the following
methods:
Keys on the keyboard such as
(page down) or
(function key #1)
F1
PgDn
are printed in the characters you see here.
Text that you should type is printed in characters such as:
Filename.ext
In some cases, you must press two keys simultaneously. This is represented
as
.
CTRL + Q
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Ethernet is a trademark of Xerox Corporation.
Hayes is a registered trademark of Hayes MicroComputer Products, Inc.
IBM and Token-Ring are trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation.
Sun and Solaris are registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
SPARC is a registered trademark of SPARC International, Inc. Products bearing
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Printing History
New editions are complete revisions of this book. Update packages may contain
new or additional material and be released between editions. See the date of the
current edition on the back cover of this book.
First Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 1998 J3919-99501
Additional Help
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Consumer Warranty Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Operating Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Printing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi
Additional Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi
Installation and Configuration Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Local Terminal Configuration and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installation and Bootp Server Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Probe Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Supported MIBs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Management Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Access Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
10Base-T/100Base-TX Telemetry Interface Status LEDs . . . . 10
Probe Configuration Using a Local Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using a Local Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Modify/View Configuration Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Modify/View Security Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Modify/View Interface Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Fast Ethernet Telemetry Interface Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Selecting a Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Installing the Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Table Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Rack or Cabinet Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Wall Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Connecting the Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Connecting to the Network (Out-of-Band) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Connecting to 10MB/s Ethernet Telemetry Networks. . . . . . . 51
Connecting to 10Base-T/100Base-TX Telemetry Networks. . 52
Connecting to Token-Ring Telemetry Networks. . . . . . . . . . . 54
About the Information in the Following Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Connecting to an OC-3 ATM Network (In-Band) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Bypass Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Connecting to the Serial Port (Out-of-Band) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Direct Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Modem Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Data Switch Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Verifying the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Probe Configuration Using a Bootp Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Bootp Server Setup on an HP or Sun System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Bootp Server Setup on a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Using Microsoft LAN Manager
Using Novell NetWare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Starting the PC Bootp Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Configuring the Bootptab File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Example Bootptab File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
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Restarting the Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Warm Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Cold Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Downloading Firmware using an HP-UX Workstation and a Terminal102
Install New Download Firmware on an HP-UX Workstation . . . 102
OC-3 ATM Interface Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Token-Ring Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Serial Port Interface Cables
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Cable Connector Pin-Outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
The Probe’s RS-232 Port Pin-Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
UTP Network Connector Pin-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Index
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Figure 1-1: The Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Figure 1-2: Probe System Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Figure 1-3: Front Panel LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Figure 1-4: Back Panel LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Figure 2-1: The Probe’s Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Figure 2-2: The Probe’s Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Figure 2-3: Modify/View Configuration Values Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Figure 2-4: Modify/View Security Values Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Figure 2-5: Modify/View Interface Values Menu (Fast Ethernet) . . . . 26
Figure 2-6: Modify/View Interface Values Menu (Token-Ring) . . . . . 30
Figure 2-7: Modify/View Interface Values Menu (OC-3 ATM, Port 1) 33
Figure 2-8: Modify/View Interface Values Menu (OC-3 ATM, Port 2) 34
Figure 2-9: Modify/View Interface Values Menu (OC-3 ATM, Port 3) 35
Figure 2-10: Display Interface Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Figure 2-11: Modify/View Serial Port Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Figure 3-1: Install the Probe in a Rack or Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Figure 3-2: Install the Probe on a Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Figure 3-3: The Probe’s Rear Panel (Token-Ring Option Shown) . . . 51
Figure 3-4: Connecting the Probe to a 10MB/s Ethernet Network . . . 52
Figure 3-5: Connecting the Probe to a 10Base-T/100Base-T Network 54
Figure 3-6: Connecting the Probe using RJ-45 Connectors . . . . . . . . . 55
Figure 3-7: Connecting the Probe using a Media Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Figure 3-8: Connecting the Probe using Data & DB-9 Connectors . . . 57
Figure 3-9: Close-up of the OC-3 Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Figure 3-10: OC-3 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Figure 3-11: Connecting the Probe to an OC-3 ATM Network . . . . . . 59
Figure 3-12: The Probe’s Direct Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Figure 3-13: The Probe’s Modem Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Figure 3-14: The Probe’s Data Switch Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Figure 5-1: The Probe’s Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Figure 6-1: Probe Main Menu (HP-UX Workstation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Figure 6-2: Probe TFTP Download Menu (HP-UX Workstation) . . . 104
Figure 6-3: Probe Main Menu (Networked PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Figure 6-4: Probe TFTP Download Menu (Networked PC) . . . . . . . 109
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Figure 6-5: Probe Main Menu (XMODEM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Figure 6-6: Probe XMODEM Download Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Figure A-1: Data Connector Color Coded Connection Points . . . . . . 124
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Table 1-1: Private MIB Access Security Privileges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Table 4-1: Minimum Requirements for a Bootp Server
. . . . . . . . . . 76
Table 4-2: Bootp Server bootptab Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Table 4-3: Bootptab File Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Table 4-4: Bootp Process Verification
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Table 5-1: Probe Data and Parameters Reset by a Cold or Warm Start. 94
Table A-1: OC-3 ATM Cable Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Table A-2: Token-Ring Cable Type, Vp, and Impedance . . . . . . . . . . 118
Table A-3: Serial Port Interface Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Table A-4: Probe’s RS-232 Port Pin-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Table A-5: Probe to Modem Cable Min. Pin-Out (25-Pin to 25-Pin) 121
Table A-6: Probe to 25-Pin Terminal Cable Min. Pin-Out . . . . . . . . 122
Table A-7: Probe to 9-Pin Terminal Cable Min. Pin-Out . . . . . . . . 122
Table A-8: UTP (Type 3) Network Connector Pin-Outs . . . . . . . . . . 123
Table A-9: STP (Type 1) Network Connector Pin-Outs . . . . . . . . . 124
Table B-1: Protocols Over AAL-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Table B-2: Probe Memory Allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
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Introduction
Introduction
This chapter introduces the Agilent J3919A and J3972A OC-3 ATMProbes,
shown in Figure 1-1 on page 3, including its installation and configuration
options. The OC-3 ATMProbe supports the OC-3c, STS3C and STM-1 standards.
Agilent NetMetrix/UX.
The following sections are included in this chapter:
“Installation and Configuration Overview” on page 4
“Probe Overview” on page 5
The Agilent J3919A and J3972A OC-3 ATMProbes are MIPS-based,
SNMP-managed ATM interface monitor for OC-3 Asynchronous Transfer Mode
(ATM) networks. The ATMProbe is an intelligent device that must be physically
located at the site where the ATM circuits reside.
The base hardware configuration supports an OC-3 ATM interface, a 10Base-T/
100Base-TX telemetry interface, and a SLIP connection. The OC-3 ATMProbe
can also be ordered with an optional Token-Ring telemetry interface. The OC-3
ATM interface supports monitoring both directions of a full-duplex circuit
simultaneously. Probe data is retrieved using SNMP via a LAN or SLIP
connection.
The 10Base-T/100Base-TX telemetry interface uses a RJ-45 connector. The
Ethernet telemetry interface uses an AUI connector. The telemetry port retrieves
data associated with the other interfaces on probe, but does not maintain RMON
or other network statistics for its own network. The optional Token-Ring
telemetry interface uses either an RJ-45 or DB-9 connector. The OC-3 ATM
interface uses either multimode or single-mode transceivers with two Fiber SC
connectors.
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The OC-3 ATMProbe also has a 6-pin mini-DIN connector (Bypass Power) that
allows ATMProbe to be connected to an external optical bypass. The optical
bypass maintains the network link even if the OC-3 ATMProbe has an interruption
in power; it functions only when using fiber SC connectors.
Figure 1-1: The Probe
The OC-3 ATMProbe has 32 MB of memory (optionally 64 or 128 MB), and uses
FLASH EPROM. Future upgrades to the probe’s firmware are easily downloaded
over the LAN to multiple probes simultaneously. You can also download
firmware using the probe’s serial port.
The ATMProbe maintains a variety of statistical measurements on network
performance, continuously keeping track of traffic levels, errors, and other
important trends. Alarm thresholds can be set on any of these parameters,
immediately alerting the network manager or initiating a packet trace to capture
the details of the event for later analysis. AAL-5 traffic and error levels are
monitored for the ATM connection. This information is available on a per-PCV
basis or as an aggregate of all active SVCs. Information related to SVCs is
aggregated into a single set of statistics representing all SVCs.
In addition to using SNMP and selected RMON MIB groups, the ATMProbe uses
Agilent private MIB extensions to give additional capabilities. Multiple SNMP
trap addresses, or groups of addresses, can be defined for event notification. A
real-time utilization variable has been added, which provides the ability to alarm
on instantaneous peaks of network load. An additional Out-of-Band connection to
the probe can be established using Serial Link Internet Protocol (SLIP), either
directly, using a modem, or by using a data switch.
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Installation and Configuration Overview
To quickly install and configure your probe, it is important for you to understand
the available configuration and installation options. Configuration consists of
You will reference different chapters of this Installation/User’s Guide depending
on which of the following installation and configuration options you select:
“Local Terminal Configuration and Installation” below
“Installation and Bootp Server Configuration” below
Local Terminal Configuration and Installation
This method of installation and configuration requires that you configure the
probe first and then install the probe. These procedures are detailed in Chapter 2
“Local Terminal Configuration” and Chapter 3 “Installation”.
Installation and Bootp Server Configuration
This method of installation and configuration requires that you install the probe
first and then configure the probe. These procedures are detailed in Chapter 3
“Installation” and Chapter 4 “Bootp Server Configuration”.
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Probe Overview
This section provides some general information on the Agilent J3919A and
J3972A OC-3 ATMProbes.
CAUTION
Since the OC-3 ATMProbe repeats the received signal, a loss of power to the
probe results in an interruption of the network signal on the monitored fiber link.
125).
The following topics are covered:
“System Overview” below
“Supported MIBs” on page 7
“Management Stations” on page 8
“Access Security” on page 8
“Status LEDs” on page 10
“CONFIG Button” on page 13
“Included Parts” on page 14
System Overview
A typical probe distributed monitoring system consists of the following:
One or more ATMProbes
One or more NetMetrix management stations, using NetMetrix
Figure 1-2 on page 6 shows a ATMProbe system example.
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Supported MIBs
The ATMProbe uses SNMP, MIB-II, Agilent private MIB extensions, and
selected RMON MIB groups (groups 3,7,8, and 9) to provide the following
features:
Alarms
Filters
Packet Capture
Events
Log
Trap
PVC configuration
SVC configuration
Signaling Layer Statistics
Signaling Layer Historical Statistics
AAL-5 Protocol Statistics
AAL-5 Historical Protocol Statistics
Per PVC AAL-5 Protocol Statistics
Per PVC AAL-5 Historical Protocol Statistics
SVC Aggregate AAL-5 Protocol Statistics
SVC Aggregate AAL-5 Historical Protocol Statistics
* PPP refers to PPP, HDLC, or SDLC.
The ATMProbe implements groups 3, 7, 8, and 9 of RFC 1757, the Remote
Network Monitoring Management Information Base (RMON-1 MIB). Refer to
the RFC for more information.
The ATMProbe also implements the Agilent Private MIB, which contains all
ATM statistics and allows for configuration and administration of the probe. It
provides enhanced authentication features, specification of trap destinations,
remote download of new firmware revisions, serial line control, and other
features. The Agilent Private MIB is available electronically with NetMetrix.
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Management Stations
Management stations gather network data collected by Agilent probes. They
present this information in easy-to-use and easy-to-understand text and graphic
formats. You can use a management station to communicate with your probe after
it has been installed and configured.
The probe communicates with the NetMetrix software running on your
management station. NetMetrix management applications allow you to review
and reconfigure the probe parameters (such as IP address, trap destinations, filters,
and packet captures), to manage the information collected by the probe (including
statistics, historical studies, alarms, and captured packet traces), and to monitor
local or remote networks (by gathering network statistics from Agilent Probe
agents as network monitors).
Refer to your NetMetrix documentation for more information.
Access Security
The probe’s configuration menu allows network administrators to disable standard
RMON functions which could be considered a security risk. The security menu
allows network administrators to disable the RMON-1 packet capture capabilities
of the probe to prevent network users from viewing network traffic. TFTP
firmware downloads can be disabled to prevent users from downloading earlier
versions of the probe firmware which did not support these new security features.
For more information, refer to “Modify/View Security Values” on page 24.
The probe’s private MIB uses a four-level access control scheme. An access level
is assigned for each community string to be used with the probe. The access level
is an integer value between one and four, with increasing degrees of authorization
granted for higher authorization numbers. Each higher level is granted the rights
of all lower levels in addition to the specific privileges of that level. Table 1-1 on
page 9 shows specific access privileges by level.
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Table 1-1: Private MIB Access Security Privileges
Default
Community
Name
Level
Permissions
public
1
2
Read access to MIB-II objects.
rmon
Read access to MIB-II, RMON MIB, and the
probe MIB objects, excluding the objects in
the accessControl group and in the
captureBuffer Table.
rmon_admin
3
Write access to RMON MIB and the probe
MIB objects, excluding the objects in the
probeAdmin, interface, and accessControl
groups.
Read access to MIB-II, RMON MIB
(including the captureBuffer Table), and the
probe MIB objects, excluding those in the
accessControl group.
Agilent_admin
4
Read and write access to all MIB-II, RMON
MIB, and the probe MIB objects.
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Status LEDs
optional Token-Ring telemetry interface.
The following sections cover the possible status LEDs on your OC-3 ATMProbe:
“10Base-T/100Base-TX Telemetry Interface Status LEDs” below
“Token-Ring Telemetry Interface Status LEDs” on page 12
10Base-T/100Base-TX Telemetry Interface Status LEDs
The status LEDs for the 10Base-T/100Base-TX telemetry interface are visible on
the front and back of the probe. Figure 1-3 on page 11 shows the LEDs on the
front of the probe and Figure 1-4 on page 12 shows the LEDs on the back of the
probe.
The ~ Line On, Activity, and Fault LEDs are on the front of the probe.
On the back of the probe, there are LEDs associated specifically with each
interface and a Power LED. The 10Base-T/100Base-TX telemetry interface has
LEDs for Activity, Link and Collision.
Refer to the following list for information on how these LEDs work:
~ Line On or Power. This green LED is turned on when the probe is receiving
power.
Activity. This green LED is turned on when data is being received from the
Ethernet telemetry network or transmitted by the probe. When flashing, the
frequency shows the amount of traffic. During periods of steady traffic, it may
appear to stay on solid.
Link. This green LED is turned on when the probe is attached to a 10Base-T/
100Base-TX network.
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Collision. This yellow LED is turned on when LanProbe detects collisions on the
network.
Fault. This yellow LED is turned on when the probe needs to be reset, repaired, or
replaced or when new firmware is downloaded. The Fault LED is normally on
during the power-on self-test, but turns off after a successful self-test or when a
cold or warm start is completed.
Figure 1-3: Front Panel LEDs
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Agilent J3972A
Figure 1-4: Back Panel LEDs
Token-Ring Telemetry Interface Status LEDs
The optional Token-Ring telemetry interface has an LED for Activity. This green
LED is turned on when data is being received from the network or transmitted by
the probe. When flashing, the frequency shows the amount of traffic. During
periods of steady traffic, the LED may appear to stay on solid.
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OC-3 ATM Interface Status LEDs
The Agilent J3919A ATM interface has LEDs for Activity and Cell Sync
functions. The Agilent J3972A ATM interface additionally has a Fault LED. Refer
to the following list for information on how these LEDs work:
Activity. This green LED is turned on when valid cells are received by the OC-3
ATM interface from the network. When flashing, the frequency shows the amount
of traffic. During periods of steady traffic, the LED may appear to stay on solid.
Cell Sync. This yellow LED is turned on when the OC-3 ATM interface detects a
loss of cell synchronization.
The following LED is on the Agilent J3972A probe only:
Fault. This yellow LED is turned on when the processor on the Agilent J3972A
probe is not running. The Fault LED can turn on during the power-on self-test, but
should be off when the probe is running.
CONFIG Button
The CONFIG button is used to configure the probe from a terminal or to restart
the probe. The CONFIG button is recessed and located on the back of the probe
pen) to press the CONFIG button.
connect a terminal to the probe using a null modem cable and push the CONFIG
button to display the probe’s Main Menu. This operation is described in Chapter 2
“Local Terminal Configuration”.
You can restart the probe (with a warm start or cold start) using the CONFIG
button. These functions are described in Chapter 5 “Probe Operation”.
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Included Parts
The following items are included with your :Agilent J3919A or J3972A OC-3
ATMProbe:
Agilent J3919A or J3972A OC-3 ATMProbe
Bootp Software 3.5-inch Disk, for PCs
Hardware Kit (5064-0339)
Two Mounting Brackets for the Agilent Probe
Four 10-mm #M4 Mounting Screws
Four 5/8-in #12-24 Mounting Screws
Four Self-Adhesive rubber feet
Power Cord, one of the following:
Australian (8120-1369)
Danish (8120-2957)
European (8120-1689)
Japanese (8120-4753)
South Africa (8120-4600)
Swiss (8120-2104)
United Kingdom (8120-1351)
United States/Canada 125 V (8120-1378)
United States/Canada 250 V (8120-0698)
Optional Accessories
The following Agilent Probe accessories can be purchased from Agilent:
Agilent J3919A and J3972A OC-3 ATMProbes Installation/User’s Guide—
this manual (J3919-99501)
Null Modem Cable—9 pin to 25 pin (Agilent 24542G)
Option 125, external Optical Bypass
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Local Terminal Configuration
This chapter describes how to use a local terminal to configure your Agilent
J3919A or J3972A OC-3 ATMProbe so that it can communicate over a network.
“Installation”.
The following sections are covered in this chapter:
“Probe Configuration Using a Local Terminal” on page 17
“Using a Local Terminal” on page 19
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Probe Configuration Using a Local Terminal
Some initial configuration information must be entered into the probe before it
can communicate over the LAN telemetry network interface or serial port. The
ATM interface must be configurated before monitoring can occur.
The initial configuration for the Ethernet LAN Telemetry network (10Base-T or
100Base-TX) communication consists of the following parameters:
IP Address
Default Gateway IP Address (if required)
Subnet Mask (if required)
Autodiscovery Echo Interval
If you are configuring the optional Token-Ring LAN Telemetry interface, you
need to configure the following parameters:
Ring Speed
Ring Number
The probe uses the following configuration parameters to display time and date
information in the user interface only. The probe uses a separate internal clock to
time-stamp data collected from the network.
Date
Time
Time Zone
The initial configuration for communication over the serial port consists of the
following parameters:
Serial Port IP Address
Serial Port Subnet Mask (if required)
Serial Port Speed
Serial Port Mode
Modem Control String (if required)
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The following OC-3 ATM interface parameters must be configured before
monitoring can occur. Refer to “OC-3 ATM Interface Configuration” on page 33
for additional information.
Cell Sychronization
Cell Scrambling
Network Type (UNI/NNI)
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Using a Local Terminal
Menu:
“Modify/View Configuration Values” on page 22
“Modify/View Security Values” on page 24
“Modify/View Interface Values” on page 25
“Display Interface Summary” on page 36
“Modify/View Serial Port Settings” on page 37
NOTE
The probe is not available to the network when you are in its configuration menus.
Use the following procedure to access the probe’s Main Menu:
1. Connect a terminal or a personal computer (PC) emulating a terminal to the
probe’s RS-232 connector using a null modem cable. Refer to Appendix A,
“Cables and Connectors”, for more information on cables.
2. Configure the terminal for 8 bits/character, 1 stop bit, no parity, Xon/Xoff
handshaking, and a baud rate of 9600.
3. Connect the power cord to the probe and to a power source (either 100-120/
VAC or 220-240/VAC). The probe does not have a power switch, but is
turned on by connecting power.
4. Start the configuration by quickly pressing the CONFIG button on the back
of the probe one time only. After about 10 seconds, the probe displays its
Main Menu on the terminal. Figure 2-1 shows the location of the CONFIG
button and Figure 2-2 on page 21 shows the probe’s Main Menu. If the Main
Menu is not displayed, verify that the previous steps in this procedure have
been performed correctly.
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NOTE
The probe CONFIG button is recessed. This requires the use of a narrow, pointed
object (like a pen) to press the CONFIG button.
The probe executes a cold start if you press the CONFIG button twice within one
second. If this happens, wait for the cold start to be completed and press the
CONFIG button again to enter the configuration mode.
A warm start or cold start is completed when the Fault LED goes off. If traffic is
present, the Activity LED flashes to show traffic.
Main Menu - Revision
1. Modify/View configuration values ->
2. Modify/View security values ->
3. Modify/View interface values ->
4. Display interface summary
5. TFTP Download new firmware ->
6. XMODEM Download new firmware ->
8. Cold start and Exit
Figure 2-2: The Probe’s Main Menu
NOTE
Item 5 in Figure 2-2 is not displayed if the Allow TFTP firmware downloads
menu item is not enabled. Refer to “Modify/View Security Values” on page 24 for
more information on enabling this menu item.
If item 5 (TFTP Download new firmware) is not displayed, the number used to
access items 6, 7, and 8 will be different.
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Modify/View Configuration Values
Use the following procedure to configure items in the Modify/View Configuration
Values menu:
1. Press to access the Modify/View configuration values menu item. The
1
Modify/View Configuration Values menu is displayed, as shown in Figure
2-3.
Modify/View Configuration Values Menu - Firmware Rev
Memory configuration
x Mbytes
1800
1. Autodiscovery Echo Interval (sec.)
2. Date
3. Time
Wed 05/05/97
09:12:00
4. Time zone
PST8PDT
S. Save changes and exit
0. Cancel changes and exit
Figure 2-3: Modify/View Configuration Values Menu
2. Select each field requiring configuration (one at a time) by pressing its
corresponding number and then entering the values that are appropriate for
your network.
Autodiscovery
Echo Interval
Press and enter the autodiscovery echo interval, in
1
seconds, as desired for your probe (optional). This parameter
sets the time interval for the probe to transmit an
autodiscovery frame, which is used by HP OpenView to
maintain its network map.
The default value is 30 minutes (1800 seconds). A value of
zero results in no transmission of autodiscovery frames.
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Date
Press and enter the day of the week and then the date in
2
month/day/year format (mm/dd/yy, through 1999 or
mm/dd/yyyy, starting 2000).
Time
Press and enter the time of day in hours, minutes, seconds
3
(hh:mm:ss) format.
Time Zone
Press and enter your time zone in one to 15 characters
4
(optional).
The Time Zone characters are stored for your convenience
and are used to time-stamp probe information.
Recommended practice is to use the format of Time Zone,
hours from Greenwich mean time, and then Daylight Saving
Time, such as PST8PDT for Pacific Standard Time (the
default). The probe does not automatically update the Time
field when your local time changes from standard time to
daylight savings and back.
The values you enter for date and time take effect as soon as you enter them.
All other parameters do not take effect until you select the Save Changes
and Exit menu item.
3. Press to save the configuration changes and return to the probe’s Main
S
Main Menu, press .
0
NOTE
The other Main Menu items are explained in other chapters of this manual. The
TFTP Download new firmware and XMODEM Download new firmware
menu item is described in Chapter 6 “Download New Firmware”. The Warm
start and Exit and Cold start and Exit menu items are explained in Chapter 5
“Probe Operation”.
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Modify/View Security Values
Use the following procedure to configure items in the Modify/View Security
Values menu:
1. If you want to restrict access to the probe press to access the Modify/View
2
security values menu item, otherwise skip this section. When you press ,
2
the Modify/View Security Values menu is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-4.
Modify/View Security Values Menu - Firmware Rev
1. Allow packet capture
2. Allow TFTP firmware downloads
Yes
Yes
S. Save changes and exit
0. Cancel changes and exit
Figure 2-4: Modify/View Security Values Menu
2. Select each field requiring configuration (one at a time) by pressing its
corresponding number and then entering the values that are appropriate for
your network. Refer to “Access Security” on page 8 for more information on
security.
Allow Packet
Capture
Press and enter Yesto allow or enter Noto not allow
packet capture.
1
Allow TFTP
Press and enter Yesto allow or enter Noto not allow
2
Firmware Downloads TFTP firmware downloading.
3. Press to save the configuration changes and return to the probe’s Main
S
Menu. If you want to cancel your current changes and return to the probe’s
Main Menu, press .
0
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Modify/View Interface Values
After you access the Modify/View Interface Values menu, you must first select the
port that you want to configure and then configure that port. For example, the
possible options for the port parameter could be the following:
[1] 1.1/Ethernet
[2] 1.2/Serial
[3] 3.1/ATM
[4] 3.1/ATM-AL5
[5] 3.1/STS3C-STM1
The Modify/View Interface Values section is divided into the following topics.
Refer to the desired topic to modify or view your specific interface values.
“Fast Ethernet Telemetry Interface Configuration” below
“Token-Ring Telemetry Interface Configuration” on page 29
“OC-3 ATM Interface Configuration” on page 33
Fast Ethernet Telemetry Interface Configuration
Use the following procedure to configure items in the Modify/View Interface
Values menu for the Fast Ethernet Telemetry Interface:
1. Press to access the Modify/View interface values menu item. The
3
Modify/View Interface Values menu is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-5 on
page 26.
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Modify/View Interface Values Menu - Firmware Rev
MAC Address
00 00 C6 XX XX XX
Interface Type
Ethernet
1. Port
2. Port Type
3. IP address
1.1/Ethernet
Telemetry
0.0.0.0
4. Default gateway IP address
5. Subnet mask
0.0.0.0
255.0.0.0
6. Physical Connector
7. Link Speed
RJ-45
Auto Negotiate
S. Save changes and exit
0. Cancel changes and exit
Figure 2-5: Modify/View Interface Values Menu (Fast Ethernet)
2. Select each field requiring configuration (one at a time) by pressing its
corresponding number and then entering the values that are appropriate for
your network.
NOTE
Refer to “Display Interface Summary” on page 36 for information on port types
and port numbers for the installed interfaces.
Port
Press and then press again to display the Ethernet port’s
1
1
configuration parameters along with their current settings.
Port 1 is always the Ethernet telemetry interface (the
10Base-T/100Base-TX with RJ-45 and AUI connectors). You
can then view or configure the Ethernet port’s configuration
parameters.
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NOTE
If the optional Token-Ring telemetry interface is not installed, the probe will not
allow you to change the Fast Ethernet interface’s port type from telemetry.
If the Token-Ring telemetry interface is installed, you can configure either the
Fast Ethernet interface or the Token-Ring interface as the telemetry interface. The
Fast Ethernet interface comes from the factory configured as Telemetry and the
Token-Ring interface comes configured as Monitor/Transmit and is disabled.
“Disabled” in this case means that the interface does not function at all, not as a
Telemetry port nor as a Monitor/Transmit port. If you configure the Token-Ring
interface as Telemetry, the Fast Ethernet interface automatically becomes
configured as Monitor/Transmit and is disabled.
Port Type
The Fast Ethernet interface can only be used as a Telemetry
port. The telemetry port does not maintain network statistics
for the Fast Ethernet interface. The telemetry interface only
allows the retrieval of ATM network statistics. Port 1 is the
Fast Ethernet interface and it is the telemetry port by default.
If the Token-Ring interface is also installed, you can select
either the Fast Ethernet or the Token-Ring interface (but not
both) as the telemetry port. Refer to “Token-Ring Telemetry
Interface Configuration” on page 29 for information on
configuring the Token-Ring interface. The probe must be
configured with exactly one telemetry port.
The Telemetry port only receives packets destined to the
telemetry port’s IP address, can transmit packets onto the
network, and is used for SNMP communications to the probe.
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It requires the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default
Gateway IP Address fields. The following apply to Telemetry
ports:
HP OpenView can discover the interface
The interface is IP addressable
The interface responds to RMON-1
The interface will transmit all traps from the probe
The interface will transmit all extended RMON packets
sample from Monitor-only ports, Monitor/Transmit ports.
IP Address
Press and enter the IP address for the probe. If the IP
3
address is 0.0.0.0, the probe will transmit Bootp Requests
for configuration information (including IP address) over the
network. This does not apply to ports configured as Monitor-
Only.
Default Gateway Press and enter the default gateway IP address for the probe
4
IP Address
(optional).
Subnet Mask
Press and enter the subnet mask for the probe.
5
Physical
Press and select the physical connector. The menu only
6
Connector
shows the physical connectors that are available. You can use
the RJ-45 or AUI connector. If you select AUI, items 7 and 8
(Link Speed and Full/Half Duplex) are not available. AUI is
10MB/s half-duplex.
CAUTION
If you manually selected the Link Speed, be careful to configure it correctly. If
you configure the Link Speed for 100 MB/s and you connect the probe to a
10MB/s network, the probe will generate 100% utilization for that segment.
Link Speed
Press and select the Link Speed as Auto Negotiate,
7
10MB/s, or 100MB/s. When you configure this parameter for
Auto Negotiate, the item 8 parameter (Full/Half Duplex) is
not available.
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Full/Half
Duplex
Press and select the line type as Half-Duplex or Full-
Duplex. This parameter is not available unless the 10MB/s or
100MB/s option was selected for the Link Speed parameter.
8
Parameters do not take effect until you select the Save Changes and Exit
menu item.
3. Press to save the configuration changes and return to the probe’s Main
S
Menu. If you want to cancel your current changes and return to the probe’s
Main Menu, press .
0
Token-Ring Telemetry Interface Configuration
If the optional Token-Ring telemetry interface is not installed, skip this section
use the following procedure to configure items in the Modify/View Interface
Values menu for the Token-Ring Telemetry Interface:
1. Press to access the Modify/View interface values menu item. The
3
Modify/View Interface Values menu is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-6 on
page 30.
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MAC Address
00 00 C6 XX XX XX
Interface Type
Token Ring
1. Port
3
2. Port Type
3. IP address
4. Default gateway IP address
5. Subnet mask
6. Token-Ring Speed (Mbps)
7. Ring Number
Telemetry
0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0
16
-1
S. Save changes and exit
0. Cancel changes and exit
Figure 2-6: Modify/View Interface Values Menu (Token-Ring)
2. Select each field requiring configuration (one at a time) by pressing its
corresponding number and then entering the values that are appropriate for
your network.
Port
Press and then press the number of the Token-Ring port to
1
display the Token-Ring port’s configuration parameters along
with their current settings. The port number for the
Token-Ring interface (if installed) depends on where it is
installed. Refer to “Display Interface Summary” on page 36
for information on port types and port numbers for the
installed interfaces. You can then view or configure the
Token-Ring port’s configuration parameters.
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NOTE
If the Token-Ring telemetry interface is installed, you can configure either the
Fast Ethernet interface or the Token-Ring interface as the telemetry interface. The
Fast Ethernet interface comes from the factory configured as Telemetry and the
Token-Ring interface comes configured as Monitor/Transmit and is disabled.
“Disabled” in this case means that the interface does not function at all, not as a
Telemetry port nor as a Monitor/Transmit port. If you configure the Token-Ring
interface as Telemetry, the Fast Ethernet interface automatically becomes
configured as Monitor/Transmit and is disabled.
Port Type
Press and select the port type as Telemetry. Making this
2
configuration change will disable the Ethernet telemetry port
(port 1). You can select either the Token-Ring or the Fast
Ethernet interface (but not both) as the telemetry port. The
telemetry port does not maintain network statistics for the
Token-Ring interface. The telemetry interface only allows the
retrieval of ATM network statistics. Refer to “Fast Ethernet
Telemetry Interface Configuration” on page 25 for
information on configuring the Fast Ethernet interface. The
probe must be configured with exactly one telemetry port.
IP Address
Press and enter the IP address for the probe. If the IP
3
address is 0.0.0.0, the probe will transmit Bootp Requests
for configuration information (including IP address) over the
network. This does not apply to ports configured as Monitor-
Only.
Default Gateway Press and enter the default gateway IP address for the probe
4
IP Address
(optional).
Subnet Mask
Press and enter the subnet mask for the probe.
5
Token-Ring
Speed
Press to modify or view the network speed setting.
6
The default configuration is set to 16 Mbps network speed.
You can enter values of 4 or 16 for 4 Mbps or 16 Mbps
respectively or enter Auto to automatically sense the ring
speed.
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NOTE
Selecting Auto to automatically sense the ring speed does not function in all
network installations. If the probe fails to insert into the ring with the Token-Ring
Speed set to Auto, select a fixed speed of 4 or 16 to match your network.
Ring Number
Press and enter the local ring number (in Decimal) for your
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network. Set to -1 for use with ring parameter servers for
automatic setting of the ring number, and set to <x> to
explicitly set the ring number, where x is the ring number in
decimal.
Parameters do not take effect until you select the Save Changes and Exit
menu item.
3. Press to save the configuration changes and return to the probe’s Main
S
Menu. If you want to cancel your current changes and return to the probe’s
Main Menu, press .
0
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OC-3 ATM Interface Configuration
You must configure two of the three ports on the probe’s OC-3 ATM interface.
The third port cannot be configured. Use the following procedure to configure
items in the Modify/View Interface Values menu for the first port on the OC-3
ATM interface:
1. Press to access the Modify/View interface values menu item. The
3
Modify/View Interface Values menu for port 1 is displayed, as shown in
Figure 2-7.
Modify/View Interface Values Menu - Firmware Rev
Interface Type
STS3C/STM1
1. Port
2. Port Type
3.1/STS3C-STM1
Monitor-only
3. Cell Sychronization
4. Cell Scrambling
HEC
On
S. Save changes and exit
0. Cancel changes and exit
Figure 2-7: Modify/View Interface Values Menu (OC-3 ATM, Port 1)
2. Select each field requiring configuration (one at a time) by pressing its
corresponding number and then entering the values that are appropriate for
your network.
Port
Press and then enter the OC-3 ATM interface’s port number
1
to display the OC-3 ATM port’s configuration parameters
along with their current settings. Refer to “Display Interface
Summary” on page 36 for information on port types and port
numbers for the installed interfaces. You can then view or
configure the OC-3 ATM port’s configuration parameters.
Port Type
Press and select the port type as Monitor-only.
2
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Cell
Sychronization
Cell Sychronization is configured as HEC (Header Error
Control).
Cell Scrambling
Press and then set Cell Scrambling to On or Off.
2
3. Press to save the configuration changes and return to the probe’s Main
S
Menu. If you want to cancel your current changes and return to the probe’s
Main Menu, press .
0
Use the following procedure to configure items in the Modify/View Interface
Values menu for the second port on the OC-3 ATM interface:
1. Press to access the Modify/View interface values menu item. The
3
Modify/View Interface Values menu for port 2 is displayed, as shown in
Figure 2-8.
Modify/View Interface Values Menu - Firmware Rev
Interface Type
ATM
1. Port
3.1/ATM
2. Port Type
Monitor-only
3. Network Type
UNI
S. Save changes and exit
0. Cancel changes and exit
Figure 2-8: Modify/View Interface Values Menu (OC-3 ATM, Port 2)
2. Select each field requiring configuration (one at a time) by pressing its
corresponding number and then entering the values that are appropriate for
your network.
Port
Press and then enter the desired OC-3 ATM interface’s port
1
number to display the OC-3 ATM port’s configuration
parameters along with their current settings. Refer to
“Display Interface Summary” on page 36 for information on
port types and port numbers for the installed interfaces. You
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can then view or configure the selected OC-3 ATM port’s
configuration parameters. The following are your OC-3 ATM
port choices:
[3] 3.1/ATM
[4] 3.1/ATM-AL5
[5] 3.1/STS3C-STM1
Port Type
Press and select the port type as Monitor-only.
2
Network Type
Press and then select the Network Type as UNI (User
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Network Interface) or NNI (Network to Network Interface or
Network to Node Interface).
3. Press to save the configuration changes and return to the probe’s Main
S
Menu. If you want to cancel your current changes and return to the probe’s
Main Menu, press .
0
Use the following procedure to view the configure items in the Modify/View
Interface Values menu for the third port on the OC-3 ATM interface. The third
port cannot be configured.
1. Press to access the Modify/View interface values menu item. The
3
Modify/View Interface Values menu for port 3 is displayed, as shown in
Figure 2-9.
Modify/View Interface Values Menu - Firmware Rev
Interface Type
ATM/AL5
1. Port
2. Port Type
3.1/ATM-AL5
Monitor-only
S. Save changes and exit
0. Cancel changes and exit
Figure 2-9: Modify/View Interface Values Menu (OC-3 ATM, Port 3)
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2. Review the parameters as needed.
3. Press or to return to the probe’s Main Menu.
S
0
Display Interface Summary
Use the following procedure to view the Display Interface Summary screen, as
shown in Figure 2-10 on page 36. The Interface Type will show the cable type
(such as V.11) if the cable type can be determined.
1. Press from the Main Menu to access the Display Interface Summary
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item.
The Display Interface Summary item displays the number and type of each
interface, the port type, and each port’s IP address.
2. Press Enter to continue from the probe’s Main Menu.
3. To exit the probe’s Main Menu, press to execute a warm start or press to
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execute a cold start. A cold start is required if you change the IP Address,
Default Gateway or Subnet Mask. For either menu choice, the probe exits
the Main Menu and restarts normal operations.
Display Interface Summary
Interface
Port Type
IP Address
------------
1.1/Ethernet
1.2/Serial
3.1/ATM
3.1/ATM-AL5
3.1/STS3C-STM1
----------
Telemetry
Not Applicable
Monitor-only
Monitor-only
Monitor-only
-----------
15.6.72.216
0.0.0.0
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Figure 2-10: Display Interface Summary
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NOTE
A warm start resets all data collected by the probe. A cold start resets all data
collected by the probe and also resets any user-configuration information, such as
history studies, filters, and alarms to their default values. Refer to Chapter 5
“Probe Operation” for more information on what is reset by warm and cold starts.
After the probe restarts (boots), it operates normally using the new
configuration information. The warm start or cold start occurs immediately
and there is no visual indication of when it finishes.
4. If you are performing the initial probe configuration, prepare the probe for
installation by disconnecting the power cord. You will not lose your initial
configuration information.
Modify/View Serial Port Settings
Port configuration parameters are then shown along with their current settings.
Use the following procedure to configure the probe’s serial port:
1. Enter the probe’s Serial Port number into the Modify/View Interface Values
Menu’s Port parameter as shown in Figure 2-5 on page 26. Refer to the
“Display Interface Summary” on page 36 to determine the Serial Port
number.
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Modify/View Interface Values Menu - Firmware Rev
Interface Type
Serial
1. Port
1.2/Serial
2. Port Type
3. Serial port IP address
4. Serial port subnet mask
Not Applicable
0.0.0.0
255.255.252.192
5. Serial port speed
6. Serial port mode
9600
Direct
7. Serial port hardware flow control On
8. Modem Init String
^s^M^d1^sATE0Q0V1X4 S0=1...
9. Modem Hangup String
10. Modem Connect Responses
^d2^s+++^d2^sATH0^M^d2
/CONNECT/300/CONNECT/1200/...
11. Modem No-Connect Responses /NO CARRIER/BUSY/NO DIALT...
S. Save Changes and Exit
0. Cancel Changes and Exit
Figure 2-11: Modify/View Serial Port Settings Menu
2. Select each field requiring configuration (one at a time) by selecting its
corresponding number as shown in Figure 2-11 and then entering the values
that are appropriate for your modem’s serial port.
Serial port IP address Press and then enter the serial port IP address for the
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probe. The default Serial Port IP Address is 0.0.0.0.
Serial port
Press and then enter the serial port subnet mask for
4
subnet mask
the probe (optional). It is recommended that you do not
change the serial port subnet mask unless there is a
conflict. The default Serial Port Subnet Mask is
255.255.255.192.
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Serial port speed
Press and then enter a serial port speed (300 to 38,400
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baud) for the probe’s SNMP connection. The default is
9600 baud. This speed is used only for Out-of-Band
access to the probe using SNMP. It does not affect the
serial connection for the local terminal, which is fixed at
9600 baud.
Make sure that the serial port speed is set to less than or
equal to the maximum speed of the modem to be used.
Serial port mode
Press and then select the serial port mode by pressing
6
1
for direct connection (the default) or for modem
2
connection.
Serial port hardware
flow control
Press and then select hardware flow control Off by
7
pressing or hardware flow control On (the default) by
1
pressing .
2
Modem Init String
Press to enter the modem initialization string. Only the
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first 20 characters of the 256 character maximum will be
displayed in the Modify/View Serial Port Settings menu.
The default is ^s^M^d1^sATEOQOV1X4 S0=1
S2=43^M.
Modem Hangup
String
Press to enter the modem hang-up string. Only the
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first 20 characters of the 256 character maximum will be
displayed in the Modify/View Serial Port Settings menu.
The default is ^d2^s+++^d2^sATHO^M^d2.
Modem Connect
Responses
Press
to enter the modem connect responses. Only
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the first 20 characters of the 256 character maximum will
be displayed in the Modify/View Serial Port Settings
menu. The default is /CONNECT/300/CONNECT
1200/1200/CONNECT 2400/2400/CONNECT
4800/4800/CONNECT 9600/9600/CONNECT
14400/14400/CONNECT 19200/19200/
CONNECT 38400/38400/.
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Modem No-Connect
Responses
Press
to enter the modem no-connect responses.
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Only the first 20 characters of the 256 character
maximum will be displayed in the Modify/View Serial
Port Settings menu. The default is /NO CARRIER/
BUSY/NO DIALTONE/NO ANSWER/ERROR/.
3. Press to save the serial port configuration changes and return to the
S
probe’s Main Menu. If you want to cancel these changes and return to the
probe’s Main Menu, press .
0
If you need to configure any other probe parameters, make your selection from the
probe’s Main Menu.
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“Selecting a Location” on page 43
“Connecting the Probe” on page 49
“Starting the Probe” on page 68
“Verifying the Installation” on page 69
If you plan to configure the probe from a local terminal and have not yet done so,
go to Chapter 2 “Local Terminal Configuration”, and perform the configuration
now.
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Selecting a Location
Select a location for your probe where it will be the most useful. The probe must
be connected to a LAN to retrieve data. The data that can be retrieved was
previously monitored from traffic present on the ATM where it is attached.
Consider the following installation requirements when selecting a location for
your probe:
A flat surface that is large enough to support the probe (requires clearance at
rear and sides for cooling and rear panel access), adequate wall space, or
double high space in a 19 inch rack or cabinet.
A grounded power outlet (either 100-120/VAC or 220-240/VAC).
Access to a Fast Ethernet connection tap or to a Token-Ring network MsAU
connection (if the Token-Ring Telemetry option is installed).
Access to the ATM connection to monitor.
Access to an RS-232C connection (required only for Out-of-Band
communication).
Access to a phone line and a modem within 50 feet (required only for Out-
of-Band communication using a modem connection).
NOTE
The MAC addresses for the probe can be found on the rear panel. It is a good idea
to make a note of the interface and its address prior to installing your probe
because some installation methods make it difficult to see the rear panel without
removing the probe.
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method you are going to use and then install the probe using one of the following
methods:
“Table Installation” on page 45
“Rack or Cabinet Installation” on page 45
“Wall Installation” on page 47
CAUTION
Do not attach the power cord to the probe until the probe is completely installed.
If the power cord is already attached to the probe, remove it now (you will not
lose any configuration parameters). The probe does not have a power switch but
becomes operational when the power is attached.
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Table Installation
1. Attach the self-adhesive rubber feet to the bottom of the probe as marked in
each corner.
2. Place the probe on a flat surface (refer to the requirements as listed in
“Selecting a Location” on page 43).
Rack or Cabinet Installation
facing out. You may want the rear panel facing out so that you can see the status
LEDs for each port. (The front panel Fault and Activity LEDs indicate when the
10Base-T/100Base-TX telemetry interface LEDs are lit.)
Make sure you have screws that fit your rack (or cabinet) before installing the
Use the following procedure to install the probe in a rack or cabinet:
1. Attach the installation brackets to the probe with the 10-mm #M4 screws
(included), using a POZIDRIV #2 or cross-head screwdriver as shown in
Figure 3-1 on page 46.
2. Position the probe in the rack (or cabinet) and slide it up or down until the
rack holes line up with the holes in the brackets.
3. Attach the probe to the rack with the 5/8-in. #12-24 screws (included). Some
cabinets require 5/8-in. #10-32 screws (available as Agilent part number
2680-0302) instead of the 5/8-in. #12-24 screws.
Figure 3-1 on page 46 shows a rack or cabinet installation.
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Use the following procedure to install the probe on a wall:
1. Attach the installation brackets to the probe with the 10-mm #M4 screws
(included), using a POZIDRIV #2 or cross-head screwdriver as shown in
Figure 3-2 on page 48.
2. Attach the probe to a wood surface (minimum 1/2-in. plywood or
equivalent) on a wall with 5/8-in. #12 wood screws or equivalent (not
included).
Figure 3-2 on page 48 shows a wall installation.
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Connecting the Probe
The probe communicates with Agilent NetMetrix through Out-of-Band
connections using the 10Base-T/100Base-TX or Token-Ring (optional) telemetry
interfaces or by using a serial connection. You can connect to an ATM network
using the OC-3 ATM interface.
You can establish both telemetry and serial Out-of-Band connections to give you
the option of communicating with the probe either over the telemetry network or
over the serial link, respectively. The telemetry connection has the advantage of
being faster than the serial connection. The disadvantage of using only the
telemetry connection is that certain network or component failures can result in a
loss of communications with the probe.
The Out-of-Band serial connection can be used as the primary means of
communication or as a backup link in case of a failure on your telemetry network.
The disadvantage of using only the serial connection is that it is a slower means of
communications.
You can connect an Optical Bypass switch and cable (optional) to the probe’s
Bypass Power connector as specified in the bypass switch instructions. The
Refer to one of the following sections in this chapter for specific information on
connecting the probe:
“Connecting to the Network (Out-of-Band)” below
“Connecting to an OC-3 ATM Network (In-Band)” on page 57
“Connecting to the Serial Port (Out-of-Band)” on page 60
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one of the following topics. Figure 3-3 on page 51 shows both versions of the
probe’s rear panel with the Token-Ring option installed.
“Connecting to 10MB/s Ethernet Telemetry Networks” below
“Connecting to 10Base-T/100Base-TX Telemetry Networks” on page 52
“Connecting to Token-Ring Telemetry Networks” on page 54
CAUTION
Do not touch the probe connector pins or the cable connector pins. Static
discharge may damage equipment.
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Agilent J3919A
Agilent J3972A
Figure 3-3: The Probe’s Rear Panel (Token-Ring Option Shown)
Connecting to 10MB/s Ethernet Telemetry Networks
You can connect the probe to the network either by connecting the RJ-45
connector to a 10Base-T/100Base-TX half-duplex network or by connecting the
AUI connector to a 10MB/s Ethernet network. Use the following procedures to
connect the probe’s AUI connector to a 10MB/s Ethernet network for telemetry
communications. Never use both the AUI and RJ-45 connectors.
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1. Connect the probe’s AUI port, located on the rear panel, to the network with
an AUI cable. Figure 3-4 shows how to connect the probe to a 10MB/s
Ethernet network using the AUI connector.
2. Select AUI as the Physical Connector parameter from the Modify/View
Interface Values menu.
Figure 3-4: Connecting the Probe to a 10MB/s Ethernet Network
The following types of network-specific MAUs are available for connecting to the
AUI port:
Fiber-Optic MAU (Agilent 28683A) - for fiber-optic cabling
10Base-2 MAU (Agilent 28641B) - for ThinLAN cabling
NOTE
If the SQE test is available on the MAU, disable it.
Connecting to 10Base-T/100Base-TX Telemetry Networks
You can connect the probe to the network either by connecting the RJ-45
connector to a 10Base-T/100Base-TX half-duplex or full-duplex network or by
connecting the AUI connector to a 10MB/s Ethernet network.
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Use the following procedures to connect the probe’s RJ-45 connector to a 10MB/s
or 100MB/s Ethernet network for telemetry communications. Never use both the
AUI and RJ-45 connectors.
1. Connect the probe’s 10Base-T/100Base-TX (RJ-45) port, located on the rear
panel, to the network using a category 5 cable. Figure 3-5 on page 54 shows
how to connect the probe to a 10Base-T or 100Base-TX network.
2. Select RJ-45 as the Physical Connector parameter from the Modify/View
Interface Values menu.
3. If you are connecting to a device that supports the auto-negotiation protocol,
select Auto Negotiate for the Link Speed parameter from the Modify/View
Interface Values menu. Otherwise, select 10MB/s (for 10MB/s Ethernet) or
100MB/s (for 100MB/s Ethernet).
The probe will automatically negotiate the speed of the interface if the Link
Speed parameter is set to Auto Negotiate and if the connected device
supports the auto-negotiation protocol.
4. If you selected 10MB/s or 100MB/s for the Link Speed parameter, you must
also select Half-Duplex for the Full/Half Duplex parameter from the
Modify/View Interface Values menu.
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Figure 3-5: Connecting the Probe to a 10Base-T/100Base-T Network
Connecting to Token-Ring Telemetry Networks
The Token-Ring option must be installed to connect the probe to a Token-Ring
telemetry network.
CAUTION
Connecting the Token-Ring interface to your network when the interface is
configured to the wrong network speed (4Mb/16Mb) can cause disruption of all
traffic on your network and it will prevent the probe from properly inserting into
the ring.
You can configure the Token-Ring Speed from the Modify/View Configuration
networks.
You connect the Token-Ring interface to your network by using the appropriate
cables. The probe has both RJ-45 and DB-9 connectors on the rear panel for
connecting to Token-Ring networks. Figure 3-3 on page 51 shows the back panel
with the Token-Ring option installed.
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Do not attach cables to both the Token-Ring DB-9 and RJ-45 connectors
simultaneously. This causes the probe to malfunction, and can disrupt your
network. You must use only one network connector at a time for correct probe
operation.
CAUTION
The Token-Ring interface is not compatible with Token-Ring expansion modules
(Local Ringhub from Madge and other vendors, for example) which require
power from the Token-Ring interface. The Token-Ring interface must be
connected directly to the MsAU.
Token-Ring networks typically use Type 3 (Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)) cable
or Type 1 (Shielded Twisted Pair (STP)) cable. Networks using UTP cable
use Token-Ring Data Connectors or DB-9 type connectors.
If your network uses RJ-45 connectors, you will need the standard cable with
RJ-45 connectors on both ends to connect the probe to the ring. Connect one end
of this cable to any open port of a Media Station Access Unit (MsAU) and connect
the other end to the RJ-45 connector on the probe. Figure 3-6 shows the Token-
Ring interface connected to a Type 3 MsAU.
Figure 3-6: Connecting the Probe using RJ-45 Connectors
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NOTE
Do not connect the probe to either the ring-in (RI) or ring-out (RO) connection
port.
The Token-Ring interface can also be connected to a Type 3 MsAU using a Media
Filter. The Media Filter is used to connect from STP (DB-9) to UTP (RJ-45).
Figure 3-7 shows the Token-Ring interface connected to a MsAU using a Media
Filter.
Figure 3-7: Connecting the Probe using a Media Filter
If your network uses the Token-Ring Data Connectors, you need a Type 1 cable
with a Token-Ring Data Connector on one end and a DB-9 connector on the other
end to connect the probe to the ring. Connect the Token-Ring Data Connector plug
to any open port (excluding the RI or RO ports) of a MsAU and connect the DB-9
connector to the probe’s DB-9 connector. Figure 3-8 on page 57 shows the Token-
Ring interface connected to a Type 1 MsAU using Token-Ring Data and DB-9
connectors.
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Figure 3-8: Connecting the Probe using Data & DB-9 Connectors
About the Information in the Following Sections
It is assumed that you understand the basic terminology and concepts of ATM
network test interfaces.
Comprehensive coverage of network test connections and physical layer testing is
beyond the scope of this Installation/User’s Guide. Consequently, the information
provided here covers only the basics, and only very common or generic
connection schemes are shown.
Connecting to an OC-3 ATM Network (In-Band)
To connect the probe to an OC-3 ATM network, you connect the probe in-line
with the network connection by using the two fiber-optic connectors and a
fiber-optic cable. Figure 3-9 on page 58 shows the details of the OC-3 interfaces.
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Agilent J3919A
Agilent J3972A
Figure 3-9: Close-up of the OC-3 Interfaces
Figure 3-10: OC-3 System
Reference Figure 3-10 and use the following procedure to connect the OC-3
ATMProbe to an OC-3 ATM network with a momentary interruption to service:
NOTE
If the output of the probe’s OC-3 ATM Interface is transmitted into a multi-mode
fiber without using a 10db attenuator, it can saturate the receiver’s photodiode and
cause bit errors, but no damage can occur. You can order a set of 2 10dB
attenuators from Agilent (Agilent J2928A).
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1. Disconnect the cable between the ATM/OC-3 switch and router.
2. Connect the OC-3 ATMProbe’s Port 1 to the ATM/OC-3 Switch port that
was just disconnected in Step 1. Figure 3-11 shows how to connect the probe
to an OC-3 ATM network.
3. Connect the OC-3 ATMProbe’s Port 2 to the router port that was just
disconnected in Step 1.
In this connection scheme, the probe monitors network traffic as if the signal
between the switch and Router is sent straight-through the probe.
NOTE
Port 1 of the probe’s OC-3 ATM Interface is for connecting to an ATM/OC-3
switch and Port 2 is for connecting to a router. It might be necessary to swap
cables.
Agilent OC-3 ATMProbe
Figure 3-11: Connecting the Probe to an OC-3 ATM Network
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Depending on what type of testing you want to do with the probe’s OC-3 ATM
Interface, you may need some of the following equipment:
You may need to put an Attenuator on the output of the probe’s OC-3 ATM
Interface or the output of the laser source when you are connecting to a
network. You can order a set of 2 10dB attenuators (Agilent J2928A).
Optical Splitters are used when you want to passively monitor network
traffic. You can order a multi-mode SC-to-SC Optical Power Splitter
(Agilent J2929A).
Bypass Mode
The probe has a 6-pin mini-DIN connector that allows the probe to be connected
to an external optical bypass. The optical bypass is optional and only functional
when using the fiber SC connectors. The probe’s optical bypass is used to
maintain the network link even if the probe experiences a power interruption.
Optical Bypass Switches (optional equipment) are required to create a fault
tolerant application with fiber networks.
For the Fiber connections, the Bypass Mode is accomplished by using the probe’s
optical bypass connector. This 6-pin mini-DIN connector is located on the back of
the probe, refer to Figure 3-3 on page 51. The optical bypass connector provides
power to an external, optical-bypass switch that bypasses the probe when it
experiences a power interruption. The result is no interruption to the network. The
external, optical-bypass switch must be ordered separately. Refer to the
instructions that come with the optical-bypass switch to connect it to the probe.
Connecting to the Serial Port (Out-of-Band)
Out-of-Band communications with the probe are conducted through the serial
port, not over the network. This mode of communications is optional.
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The following methods are available for Out-of-Band connections:
“Direct Connection” below
“Modem Connection” on page 61
“Data Switch Connection” on page 66
Direct Connection
To make a direct connection to the probe, connect the NetMetrix management
station’s serial port to the probe’s RS-232C port using a null modem cable
(Agilent part number 24542G—9-to-25 pin, or equivalent). Figure 3-12 shows the
direct connection to the probe.
Figure 3-12: The Probe’s Direct Connection
Modem Connection
You can use a modem connection to increase the distance between the probe and
the NetMetrix management station. Perform the following tasks to make a modem
connection between a NetMetrix management station and the probe. Figure 3-13
shows the modem connection to the probe.
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“Install the Management Station Modem” below
“Install the Probe’s Modem” on page 63
“Configure the Management Station and the Probe” on page 63
Figure 3-13: The Probe’s Modem Connection
Install the Management Station Modem
You need the following list of equipment to install the management station’s
modem:
Hayes-compatible 300 to 38.4 K baud modem
RS-232C (straight through) modem cable
Modular phone cable with RJ-11 connectors or equivalent
Use the following procedure to install the management station’s modem:
Turn off all equipment prior to making cable connections.
CAUTION
1. Place the modem close enough to the management station to not violate the
50-foot RS-232C distance limitation.
2. Connect the RS-232C cable from the modem’s RS-232C port to the
management station’s serial port. Take care in selecting the appropriate
serial port on the management station (COM1 or COM2, for example).
3. Connect the RJ-11 modular phone cable from the modem To Line port to
the telephone jack.
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4. Connect power to the modem and turn on the modem power switch (not
required for a PC internal modem).
5. Perform any other instructions as required by the modem manufacturer. If
you have any problems with the modem, contact the modem manufacturer
for assistance.
Install the Probe’s Modem
You need the following list of equipment to install the probe’s modem:
Hayes-compatible 300 to 38.4 K baud modem
RS-232C (straight through) modem cable
Modular phone cable with RJ-11 connectors or equivalent
Use the following procedure to install the probe’s modem:
1. Place the modem close enough to the probe to not violate the 50-foot
RS-232C distance limitation.
2. Connect an RS-232C cable from the modem’s RS-232C port to the probe’s
RS-232 port. A null modem cable cannot be used for this connection.
3. Connect the RJ-11 modular phone cable from the modem To Line port to
the telephone jack.
4. Connect power to the modem and place the modem power switch to on.
5. Perform any other instructions as required by the modem manufacturer. If
you have any problems with the modem, contact the modem manufacturer
for assistance.
Configure the Management Station and the Probe
Refer to your NetMetrix documentation for information on configuring the
management station for use with a modem. Verify that the packet retransmission
timeout is set appropriately. For example, a 1500-byte SNMP packet requires
about one second to transmit over a 9600 baud connection, with another one
second for the reply. A packet retransmission timeout of three to five seconds is
appropriate for this example.
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The probe can be configured for Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP) link
communications either by using a local terminal through the serial port or by
using a NetMetrix management station over the network.
If you use the network to configure the probe, make the network connection (refer
to “Connecting to the Network (Out-of-Band)” on page 50) and then refer to your
NetMetrix documentation to configure the following probe parameters:
Serial Port IP Address
Serial Port Speed
Hardware Flow Control (if unsure, consult your modem’s documentation)
Modem Init String
If you use an ASCII terminal to configure the probe as described in Chapter 2
“Local Terminal Configuration”, attach the terminal and configure the following
probe parameters:
Serial Port IP Address
Serial Port Subnet Mask
Serial Port Speed
Hardware Flow Control (if unsure, ask your local network administrator)
Modem Init String
The Serial Port IP Address must be on the same IP subnet as the management
station’s serial IP address.
Normally, each company has one subnet mask that is used for all machines on
their network. Enter this subnet mask value into the Serial Port Subnet Mask
field. The Serial Subnet Mask used for the probe should match the subnet mask
used for the SLIP port on the management station.
Set the Serial Port Speed to a value that is less than or equal to the maximum
speed at which your modem can operate.
Set the Hardware Flow Control to Off (On is the default), unless you are using
high speed modems (14.4K baud or faster) with advanced features, such as error
correction and data compression. If the Hardware Flow Control is set to On, you
can set it to Off by using the probe’s menu or over the network from a NetMetrix
management station (refer to your NetMetrix documentation for details).
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Verify that the Modem Init String is properly initialized for the attached modem
by referencing the modem’s documentation. The probe’s default modem
initialization string is configured to work with low-speed and medium-speed
Hayes compatible modems. The following modem settings are recommended for
low-speed to medium-speed modem connections:
Modem Flow Control:
Data Compression (if applicable):
Error Correction (if applicable):
Off
Off
Off
Not all Hayes commands are the same for all Hayes-compatible modems. Refer
to your modem’s documentation to determine the commands required for each of
the above settings and append these commands to the end of the default Modem
Init String.
NOTE
Your modem’s documentation discusses the features that are relevant to your
modem. If your modem does not support a feature (data compression, for
example), you do not need to turn it off in the Modem Init String.
Some modems require you to set register values explicitly, rather than sending
Hayes style commands. In this case, follow your modem’s documentation to set
these registers.
If you are using a high-speed modem, you probably need to modify the default
modem initialization string. The following modem settings are recommended for
high-speed modem connections:
Modem Flow Control:
Carrier Detect:
Data Compression:
Error Correction:
Hardware Flow Control (RTS/CTS signaling)
Always On
Enabled
Enabled
After appending the appropriate commands to the modem initialization string,
warm start your probe.
Refer to your NetMetrix documentation for information on how to establish
communications with the probe over the SLIP link.
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Data Switch Connection
Use the data switch connection to provide the flexibility of using more than one
management station to communicate with more than one probe.
To make a data switch connection to the probe, connect a NetMetrix management
station to the probe’s RS-232C port through a data switch. Set the Serial Port
Mode to Direct, if your probe is directly connected to the data switch, or set it to
Modem, if your probe must dial through a modem to another modem that is
attached to the data switch.
To allow traps to be sent from the probe to your management station, specify a
Serial Trap Destination of type Switch or Modem Switch, using NetMetrix.
Refer to your data switch documentation for information on setting up your data
switch. There are many variations available for this connection method. Figure 3-
14 on page 67 shows a possible data switch connection scheme.
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Starting the Probe
NOTE
If you are using the Bootp server method of configuration, do not attach the power
cord to the probe until told to do so in Chapter 4 “Bootp Server Configuration”.
If you used the local terminal method of configuration, attach the power cord to
the probe. The probe does not have a power switch, but is powered on when
power is attached. When powered on or reset, the probe runs self-tests and
transmits ICMP echo frames to the default gateway for the purpose of allowing
the probe to be discovered by the routers (ARP cache). The probe transmits four
ICMP echo request packets about 10 seconds after booting and again every
autodiscovery echo interval. Refer to Chapter 5 “Probe Operation” for more
information on resetting the probe.
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Verifying the Installation
You can verify the probe’s installation by looking at the status LEDs on the front
or back of the probe. LEDs on the back of the probe show the status of each port
and the LEDs on the front of the probe indicate the status of the 10Base-T/
100Base-TX telemetry interface. After the probe restarts (boots), it runs a power-
on self-test (POST) and then starts normal operations.
The Fault LED is briefly turned on (about three seconds) during the POST. After
the probe passes the POST, the Fault LED turns off. The Activity LED flashes
during network activity. The ~Line On or Power LED should be on to indicate that
power is applied to the probe.
After the probe has passed its self-tests, look at the status LEDs to verify your
installation. The status LEDs should be in the following states:
LED
State
Activity
Flashing, if connected to a network with traffic, or may
appear to stay on solid during periods of steady traffic.
~ Line On or Power
Fault
On solid
Off
You can use NetMetrix to verify that the probe can be reached (refer to your
NetMetrix documentation).
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Out-of-Band Troubleshooting
For the Ethernet or Token-Ring telemetry interface, if the Activity LED is off,
verify that the probe is properly connected to the telemetry network and that there
is traffic on the network. Also, verify that you have the correct Physical Connector
selected from the Modify/View Interface Values menu.
If the ~ Line On or Power LED is off, verify that power is properly connected to
the probe and to the correct power source.
procedures and verification of installation. If you have an option installed, you can
look at each port’s Fault LED to see which port is generating the fault condition.
For the Token-Ring telemetry interface, if you are still having difficulty, call your
local Agilent service representative. For the Ethernet telemetry interface, continue
with the following “Ethernet Telemetry Interface” section.
Ethernet Telemetry Interface
If you selected Auto Negotiate for the Link Speed parameter, verify that the
connected Hub or switch supports this mode of operation. If you are not sure,
configure the link speed and full-duplex or half-duplex manually.
CAUTION
If you manually selected the Link Speed, be careful to configure it correctly. If
you configure the Link Speed for 100 MB/s and you connect the probe to a
10MB/s network, the probe will generate 100% utilization for that segment.
If you manually selected the link speed, verify that you are using the correct
speed. Also, if you manually selected the link speed, verify that you are using the
correct mode of operation (full-duplex or half-duplex). 10MB/s Ethernet is always
half-duplex.
If you are still having difficulty, call your local Agilent service representative.
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OC-3 ATM Troubleshooting
There should be a cable connected to both connectors.
Both Activity LEDs (from network and from equipment) should turn on when
there are cells present on the network and the Cell Sync LED should be off.
If both the Cell Sync LED and the Activity LED are turned on, the ATMProbe is
sensing traffic on the network but is not able to synchronize on the cell stream.
Verify the configuration of the probe’s OC-3 interface as described in See “OC-3
ATM Interface Configuration” on page 33.
If the Cell Sync LED is turned on and the activity LED is turned off, and you
know that there is data on the network, try switching the connectors as they are
attached to the ATMProbe. Each connector has a specific purpose. If the cables
are attached to the wrong connectors, the probe will not receive data.
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Bootp Server Configuration
This chapter describes how to use the Bootp server method to configure the
Agilent J3919A or J3972A OC-3 ATMProbe so that it can communicate over the
network. This chapter assumes that you have already installed the probe, but have
Configuration”.
The following sections are covered in this chapter:
“Probe Configuration Using a Bootp Server” on page 75
“Bootp Server Setup on an HP or Sun System” on page 77
“Bootp Server Setup on a PC” on page 81
“Configuring the Bootptab File” on page 87
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Probe Configuration Using a Bootp Server
configuration. This method requires that a Bootp server maintains a file
containing client configuration information, maps from MAC addresses to IP
addresses, and responds to requests from clients. You can configure the probe
from an HP-UX, Solaris, or MS-DOS system acting as a Bootp server. The system
that is operating as the Bootp server must be connected to your network. Table 4-1
on page 76 shows the minimum requirements for a Bootp server operating on HP
9000, Sun SPARC, and PC systems.
Before you can use the Bootp server, you must edit the bootptab file to configure
the required probe parameters. Refer to “Configuring the Bootptab File” on
page 87 for more information.
The probe’s MAC address is twelve characters long and is printed on a tag on the
back of the probe. You must determine the IP Address, Default Gateway IP
Address, and Subnet Mask from the network.
To allow the probe to use a Bootp server that is not on the same subnet, the router
involved must support Bootp Relay (the transfer of a Bootp request). For example,
if you have multiple probes that you want to configure from a single Bootp server,
be sure that the routers in the path between your Bootp server and the probes
support Bootp Relay. Otherwise, you will need to operate the Bootp server on the
same subnet as your probes. You can configure multiple probes on one subnet and
then place them on their respective segments.
*BOOTP, RFC 951, RFC 1084 phase I only
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Table 4-1: Minimum Requirements for a Bootp Server
Bootp Server type
Item
HP
Sun
PC
Model or Processor
Operating System
HP 9000
Model 700
or 800
Sun SPARC Model 286 or above
1, 1+, 2, IPC, 5, 10,
20
HP-UX 9.x
or later*
Solaris 2.1 or
later*
DOS 3.0 or later
Network Operating
System/Subsystem
ARPA
Berkeley
Services
Sun Networking
Services (Ethernet 1.0 or later
and TCP/IP)
Microsoft LAN Manager
-or-
Novell NetWare
environment, including
LSL.COM v1.2,
IPXODI.COM v1.2,
NETX.COM v3.1
or later
Floppy Drive
Not
Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
3.5-inch Floppy Disk
Drive
System Memory
Not
Applicable
10KB of free memory to
run the installation
process. 100 KB of free
memory to run
BOOTPD.
*
Although bootp is supported on many versions of HP-UX and Solaris, the
NetMetrix application is only supported on specific operating system releases.
Refer to your NetMetrix documentation for the list of supported operating system
releases.
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Bootp Server Setup on an HP or Sun System
Bootp Server Setup on an HP or Sun System
If your Bootp server is an HP-UX or Solaris system, use the following instructions
to configure the probe:
1. Determine the IP address to be used for the probe.
2. Determine the name to be used as the probe’s Domain Name Services (refer
to the HP ARPA Services manual) or configure an IP address and name for
the probe in your local /etc/hosts file.
3. Make sure that the Bootp server can communicate with the probe (if they are
separated by a router, the router must support Bootp Relay).
4. From the Bootp server, edit the client configuration file and enter the
following parameters to be used for the probe (do not specify any other
parameters):
MAC Address
IP Address
Default Gateway IP Address (if available)
Subnet Mask
NOTE
The Bootp server must support the vendor specific subnet mask field and the
default gateway field.
5. Start the Bootp daemon as described in “Starting the Bootp Server on an HP
or Sun System” on page 79.
6. Connect the power cord to the probe and to a power source (either 100-120/
VAC or 220-240/VAC). The probe does not have a power switch but
becomes operational when power is attached.
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The probe automatically broadcasts Bootp requests when its IP address is
0.0.0.0(the default). The probe broadcasts Bootp requests to signal its
need to be configured.
7. For HP-UX systems: Log in as root, then use SAM to follow the instructions
presented on the screen.
For HP-UX 9.x, choose:
For HP-UX 10.x and 11.x, choose:
Networking and Communications -> Network Services
NOTE
either HP-UX 9.x, HP-UX 10.x, or HP-UX 11.x) then your machine is already set
up as a bootp server.
8. Edit the /etc/bootptabfile to configure the probe and add descriptive
comments to the file for reference. Refer to “Configuring the Bootptab File”
on page 87, the bootpd(1M)man page or the HP ARPA Services manual
for more information on configuring the /etc/bootptab file.
9. Use tail -fto check the system log file to ensure that the Bootp server
responded correctly to the Bootp request. The log file is /var/adm/
messages(Solaris), /usr/adm/syslog(HP-UX 9.x), or /usr/
adm/syslog/syslog.log(HP-UX 10.x and 11.x).
10. If you are using HP OpenView, you can verify that the probe has been
assigned the correct IP address and shows up on the management station
map as a network analyzer. The discovery process that places the probe in
the management station map can take several minutes to complete.
NOTE
You may be able to decrease the required time for discovery of the probe by
pinging it continuously from your HP NetMetrix management station. You can
also ping the probe to verify that it responds to the new IP address.
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Starting the Bootp Server on an HP or Sun System
You can start the Bootp server on an HP or Sun system in one of the following
ways. Refer to “Configuring the Bootptab File” on page 87 if you need to
configure the bootptab file.
Bootp for Solaris is shipped on the NetMetrix CD-ROM but it is not part of the
operating system.
standalone. Become superuser and give one of the following commands:
/etc/bootpd -s
for HP-UX v.9.x
/usr/lbin/bootpd -s
for HP-UX v.10.x & 11.x
/usr/netm/sun4s/bootpd -s for Solaris
inetd. Become superuser and use the following procedure:
1. Edit the file /etc/inetd.conf. Search for a line like the following and
ensure that the line is uncommented (does not contain a # character). If
necessary, add the line to the file.
bootps dgram udp wait root path/bootpd bootpd
Where pathis one of the following:
/etc
/usr/lbin
for HP-UX v.10.x & 11.x
/usr/netm/sun4s
for Solaris
2. For HP-UX, give one of the following commands to force inetd to re-read
the inetd.conf file that you modified in Step 1:
/etc/inetd -c
for HP-UX v.9.x
/usr/sbin/inetd -c
for HP-UX v.10.x & 11.x
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command:
ps -ef | grep inetd
Then force inetd to re-read the inetd.conf file that you modified in Step 1 on
page 79 by giving the following command:
kill -HUP process_id
For additional information, refer to the man pages for bootpd(1M),
inetd(1M), inetd.conf(4M), ps(1M)and kill.
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Bootp Server Setup on a PC
Bootp Server Setup on a PC
Bootp software for a PC is included (on a 3.5-inch floppy disk) with your probe.
Bootp software implements an internet Bootstrap Protocol (Bootp) server as
standalone executable or as a terminate-and-stay-resident (TSR) program and
communicates to a network interface card using the Microsoft NDIS (LAN
Manager), or Novell ODI (NetWare), network stack. Bootp software does not
support Microsoft Windows.
Refer to “Configuring the Bootptab File” on page 87 if you need to configure the
bootptab configuration file.
Use the following procedure to setup the Bootp server software on a PC:
1. Insert the 3.5-inch floppy disk into your disk drive.
2. Change the prompt to indicate your floppy disk drive volume and enter
setup. The following screen is displayed:
Bootp Setup
===========
Setup helps you install the Bootp server software for
use with either Microsoft LAN Manager or Novell ODI
version 3.1 software by:
- copying to your setup drive software for interfacing
the Bootp program to your networking software.
- modifying your CONFIG.SYS, AUTOEXEC.BAT, and
PROTOCOL.INI or NET.CFG files. (A copy of these files
are saved in CONFIG.BTP, AUTOEXEC.BTP, PROTOCOL.BTP
and NET.BTP, respectively.)
- copying the Bootp software to BOOTPD directory on your
startup drive.
- providing a README file that contains more information.
(Press return to continue or press ‘E’ to exit.)
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3. Press Return to continue. The following screen is then displayed:
Please specify startup drive to install Bootp on [C:\]:
4. Specify the drive where you want to install the Bootp software and press
Return. The default is to install the Bootp software in C:\. The following
screen is then displayed:
Install Bootp Software for use with:
0: Microsoft LAN Manager 1.0 or later
1: Novell NetWare v3.1 or later
Enter choice [0 - 2]:
5. Specify the Network Operating System that you are using and then refer to
either “Using Microsoft LAN Manager” below or “Using Novell NetWare”
on page 84.
There will be different setup screens displayed depending on the Network
Operating System that you are using (Microsoft LAN Manager or Novell
NetWare).
Using Microsoft LAN Manager
If you have selected Novell NetWare v3.1 or later, skip to “Using Novell
NetWare” on page 84.
If you have selected Microsoft LAN Manager 1.0 or later from the setup menu,
use the following procedure to setup your Bootp installation.
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1. Skip this step if you only have one LAN interface in your system (the
following screen will not be displayed.) Specify the driver that will be used
for the Bootp server. This is an example; your driver may be different.
Bootp Installation for Microsoft LAN Manager:
=============================================
Setup has found multiple drivers that it can bind the
bootp software to.
Choose one of the following:
0: AgilentLAN
1: AgilentLANB
2: Exit this setup program
Enter number [0 - 2]:
2. The final screen looks like the following:
The following file has been copied to the directory
C:\LANMAN.DOS\:
- DISPKT10.DOS
The CONFIG.SYS and the PROTOCOL.INI files have been
modified. Unmodified backups have been saved as
C:\CONFIG.BTP and C:\LANMAN.DOS\PROTOCOL.BTP.
The following files have been copied to the directory
C:\BOOTPD:
- BOOTPD.EXE
- BOOTPTAB
- README.TXT
BOOTPTAB is a sample configuration file which you must
modify before executing BOOTPD.EXE.
Bootp Setup is complete.
Please read the README.TXT file for additional
information. You will need to restart your computer
before running the Bootp software.
3. Modify the sample bootptab configuration file and restart your computer
before running the Bootp software.
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Using Novell NetWare
If you have selected Microsoft LAN Manager 1.0 or later, go back to “Using
Microsoft LAN Manager” on page 82.
If you have selected Novell NetWare v3.1 or later from the setup menu, use the
following procedure to setup your Bootp installation.
1. Press return to continue from the following screen.
Bootp Installation for Novell networks:
=======================================
In order to use this product using the NetWare protocols,
you need to be running client versions of NetWare that
include:
- LSL.COM
v1.20 or later
Your NET.CFG file must specify a FRAME type of
ETHERNET_II. For example, your NET.CFG should include
something like:
LINK DRIVER AgilentWDSA8
FRAME ETHERNET_II
Bootp also requires that you do not have Novell TCP/IP
software (LAN Workplace for DOS) installed.
(Press return to continue or ‘E’ to Exit.)
2. Specify the location of the NET.CFG file. The default is for the NET.CFG
file to be located at C:\NOVELL\NET.CFG.
Setup could not find the NET.CFG file.
Please specify a full path and filename
(e.g. C:\NOVELL\NET.CFG):
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3. The final screen looks like the following:
The following file has been copied to the directory C:\:
- ODIPKT13.COM
The AUTOEXEC.BAT and the NET.CFG files have been modified.
A copy of the original files have been saved as
C:\AUTOEXEC.BTP and C:\NETWARE\NET.BTP.
The following files have been copied to the directory
C:\BOOTPD:
- BOOTPD.EXE
- BOOTPTAB
- README.TXT
BOOTPTAB is a sample configuration file which you must
modify before executing BOOTP.EXE
Bootp Setup is compete.
Please read the README.TXT file for additional
information. You will need to restart your computer before
running the Bootp software.
Starting the PC Bootp Server
You can start the PC Bootp server in one of the following ways:
As a standalone executable program by entering the following:
bootpd -a IP address -s
As a TSR (terminate-and-stay-resident) program by entering the following:
bootpd -a IP address
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Where:
-a IP address is required and specifies the IP address of the PC where you are
running bootpd.
-s specifies that you are running bootpd as a standalone executable (not as a
TSR). You may want to use the -s option if you do not need the Bootp daemon
to continually service bootp requests. This is preferable, since the Bootpd TSR
may consume a large amount of memory (depending on the size of your
bootptab file).
Upon startup, Bootpd reads the bootptab file and then listens for bootp request
packets from the network. Bootpd re-reads the bootptab file when it receives a
bootp request packet and detects that the file has been updated. If hosts are added,
deleted, or modified, their entries in Bootpd’s internal database are also updated
when the bootptab file is re-read. All Bootp status messages are logged to the
BOOTPD.LOG file.
You can now attach the power cord to the probe and to a power source (either 100-
120/VAC or 220-240/VAC). The probe does not have a power switch but becomes
operational when power is attached. When powered on and when its IP address is
0.0.0.0(the default), the probe automatically broadcasts Bootp requests that
trigger the Bootp server to provide its configuration parameters.
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Configuring the Bootptab File
Configuring the Bootptab File
Configure the bootptab file by using the following procedure and any ASCII text
editor to edit one of the files from Table 4-2.
Table 4-2: Bootp Server bootptab Files
Bootp Server:
Bootptab File Location
HP 9000 System
/etc/bootptab
Sun SPARC system
PC
/usr/netm/config/bootptab
C:\bootpd\bootptab
1. Enter your IP parameters into the bootptab file for each probe that you want
to configure.
Use this format.
nodename:\
tag=value:\
tag=value:\
...
tag=value
The nodename is the host name of the probe. The nodename can be up to 40
characters long using alpha-numerics, dashes, and dots. Do not use spaces or
underscores in the nodename.
Each tag and its associated value is an IP parameter configured for a probe.
Valid tags are listed in Table 4-3 on page 88. You must provide a set of these
tags for each probe that you want to configure (some tags are optional).
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Bootp Server Configuration
Configuring the Bootptab File
Blank lines and lines beginning with # in the bootptab file are ignored. You
must include a colon and a backslash to continue a line. The ht tag must
precede the ha tag.
An example bootptab file is shown at the end of this procedure.
Table 4-3: Bootptab File Tags
Tag
Description
hn
ht
send nodename (Boolean flag, no “=value” is needed)
hardware type (ether); must precede ha tag
vm
ha
vendor magic cookie selector (must comply with RFC 1048)
hardware address (link-level or MAC address expressed in
hexadecimal); the probe’s hardware address is printed on a label
located on the Probe’s back panel.
ip
Internet Protocol (IP) address for the Probe
sm
gw
subnet mask; this is required only if subnetting is being used
IP address of the gateway used when sending packets off the local
subnet; one default gateway may be configured
2. Save the bootptab file after you have entered parameters for all of your
probes.
3. Verify the bootp process by performing one of the items in Table 4-4 on
page 89.
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Configuring the Bootptab File
Table 4-4: Bootp Process Verification
Server Verification Process
HP-UX
Test the Bootp process by entering one of the following:
Bootp Server
For HP-UX 9.x:
/etc/bootpquery<hardware address>
For HP-UX 10.x and 11.x:
/usr/sbin/bootpquery<hardware address>
Where <hardware address> is the MAC address of the
HP-UX workstation’s LAN interface.
Solaris
If available, test the Bootp process by entering:
Bootp Server
/etc/bootpquery<hardware address>
where <hardware address> is the MAC address of the
Solaris workstation’s LAN interface.
PC
Check the C:\bootpd\bootpd.log file for the entry
Bootp Server
“Starting bootpd...”
NOTE
Only bootpquery with bootptab entries include the ba tag.
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Configuring the Bootptab File
Example Bootptab File
The following is an example of the C:\bootpd\bootptabfile provided with
the PC Bootp software. At the end of this bootptab file, there are example IP
configuration entries for a probe.
# Example bootptab: database for bootp server.
#
# Format:
# nodename: tag=value: ... : tag=value
#
# first field - nodename (hostname) of terminal followed by colon
# (should be full domain name)
#
# Blank lines and lines beginning with ‘#’ are ignored.
# Make sure you include a colon and a backslash to continue a line.
# Don’t put any spaces in the tag=value string.
# The ht tag MUST precede the ha tag.
#
# The options listed below are useful for Agilent LanProbes.
# They are specified as tag=value and delimited by colons.
# For a list of all possible options, see the
# C:\BOOTPD\README.TXT file.
#
# ba - broadcast bootp reply for testing with bootpquery
# hn - send nodename (Boolean flag, no “=value” needed)
# ht - hardware type (ether) (must precede the ha tag)
# ha - hardware address (link level address) (hex)
# vm - vendor magic cookie selector (should be rfc1048)
# ip - LanProbe IP address
# sm - network subnet mask
# gw - gateway IP address
#
# LanProbe example
#
# lanprobe1:\
# ba:\
# hn:\
# ht=ether:\
# vm=rfc1048:\
# ha=080009123456:\
# ip=15.6.72.210:\
# sm=255.255.248.0:\
# gw=15.6.72.1
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Probe Operation
Probe Operation
The Agilent J3919A and J3972A OC-3 ATMProbes are designed to operate
unattended once it has been installed and configured and it successfully completes
its self-tests. This chapter describes how to reset the probe and the effect that
different restarts have on probe data and measurement configuration settings.
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Restarting the Probe
Restarting the Probe
The probe can be restarted by performing a warm start or a cold start. In either
case, the probe executes self-tests and re-initializes. There are differences in the
effects of each type of restart.
A warm start resets the probe’s measurement data only.
A cold start resets all of the probe’s measurement data, filters, alarms, and
user-defined statistics studies (excluding communications configuration
parameters) back to default values.
Warm Start
A warm start resets the probe’s measurement data only. You can warm start the
probe by doing one of the following:
Cycling power (or a power outage).
Selecting the menu item Warm start and Exit from the probe’s Main Menu
when you have a local terminal connected to the probe, as described in Step
3 on page 96.
Using NetMetrix to execute a probe warm start. Refer to your NetMetrix
documentation for details.
Table 5-1 on page 94 shows which data and parameters are reset during a warm
start and during a cold start of a probe.
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Table 5-1: Probe Data and Parameters Reset by a Cold or Warm Start
Warm Start
Status
Cold Start
Status
Category
Probe Memory Contents
Current ATM signaling statistics
Measurement Data
Reset
Reset
Reset
Reset
Reset
Reset
Reset
Reset
Reset
Reset
Historical ATM signaling statistics
Current AAL-5 protocol statistics
Historical AAL-5 protocol statistics
Current AAL-5 per-PVC statistics
Historical AAL-5 per-PVC statistics
Current AAL-5 SVC aggregate statistics
Historical AAL-5 SVC aggregate statistics
Logs
Reset
Reset
Reset
Reset
Reset
Reset
Reset
Reset
Measurement
Configuration
Parameters
Alarm table
Filter table
Channel table
Buffer control table
Event table
Community access table
Client tables
Historical study configuration
PCV configuration table
Saved
Saved
Saved
Saved
Saved
Saved
Saved
Saved
Saved
Reset
Reset
Reset
Reset
Reset
Reset
Reset
Reset
Reset
Probe
Configuration
Parameters
Trap destination table
Serial connection table
Serial configuration information for
outgoing connections, such as:
dial strings
Saved
Saved
Saved
Reset
Reset
Reset
Time period for utilization calculations
Other Serial configuration information,
such as:
Saved
Saved
Saved
Saved
SLIP address and subnet mask
serial port speed
modem initialization strings
Flow Control
Probe configuration information,
such as:
Saved
Saved
IP address
default gateway
subnet mask
TFTP server address
Download filename
Time zone
Security Settings
Interface Status
Saved
Saved
Saved
Saved
Saved
Saved
Saved
Saved
Saved
Saved
Saved
Saved
Crash data (used by Agilent support)
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Cycling Power
A power outage or cycling power to the probe causes a warm start. The probe
does not have a power switch; therefore, cycling the power consists of
disconnecting and reconnecting the power cord.
Use the following procedure to warm start the probe using the probe’s Main
Menu:
1. Connect a local terminal (or a PC emulating a terminal) to the probe. Refer
to Chapter 2 “Local Terminal Configuration” for information on connecting
a local terminal.
2. Press the CONFIG button once (on the back of the probe) to place the probe
into the configuration mode. Use a narrow, pointed object (like a pen) to
press the recessed CONFIG button. The probe then displays its Main Menu
on the terminal. Figure 5-1 shows the probe’s Main Menu.
Main Menu - Revision
1. Modify/View configuration values ->
2. Modify/View security values ->
3. Modify/View interface values ->
4. Display interface summary
5. TFTP Download new firmware ->
6. XMODEM Download new firmware ->
7. Warm start and Exit
8. Cold start and Exit
Figure 5-1: The Probe’s Main Menu
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3. Press to execute a warm start and exit the probe’s Main Menu. The warm
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start occurs immediately. The Activity and Fault LEDs are turned on during
a warm start. When the warm start completes, the Activity LED flashes to
indicate traffic (if present), the Fault LED turns off, and the ~Line On (or
Power) LED is on.
Cold Start
A cold start resets all of the probe’s measurement data as well as all alarm, event,
filter, and user-defined statistics configuration to their default values. Basic
communications configuration parameters (IP address, default gateway IP
address, and subnet mask) are not reset.
Pressing the CONFIG Button twice within one second.
Selecting the menu item Cold start and Exit from the probe’s Main Menu
when you have a local terminal connected to the probe, as described on
page 97.
Using NetMetrix to execute a probe cold start. Refer to your NetMetrix
documentation for details.
Table 5-1 on page 94 shows which data and parameters are reset during a cold
start or warm start of the probe.
Pressing the CONFIG Button Twice
Pressing the CONFIG button twice within one second causes the probe to cold
start.
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Selecting the Cold Start Menu Item
Use the following procedure to cold start the probe using the probe’s Main Menu:
1. Connect a local terminal (or a PC emulation a terminal) to the probe. Refer
to “Probe Operation” on page 91 for information on connecting a local
terminal.
2. Press the CONFIG button once (on the back of the probe) to place the probe
into the configuration mode. Use a narrow, pointed object (like a pen) to
press the recessed CONFIG button. The probe then displays its Main Menu
on the terminal. Figure 5-1 on page 95 shows the probe’s Main Menu.
3. Press to execute a cold start and to exit the probe’s Main Menu. The cold
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start occurs immediately. The Activity and Fault LEDs are turned on during
a cold start. When the cold start completes, the Activity LED flashes to
indicate traffic (if present), the Fault LED turns off, and the ~Line On (or
Power) LED is on.
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Download New Firmware
Download New Firmware
The instructions in this chapter describe how to download new firmware to the
Agilent J3919A and J3972A OC-3 ATMProbes.
This download procedure is only necessary to upgrade your probe firmware to a
new firmware release.
New firmware for the probe comes in the form of a binary file. This binary file
can be received in the following ways:
Sent to you by an Agilent Support Representative, on 3.5-inch floppy disk.
Sent to you by an Agilent Support Representative via electronic means.
Included with NetMetrix.
Obtained via anonymous ftp from col.hp.com (15.255.240.16). The
/dist/netmetrix/lpfirmwaredirectory contains the latest
firmware versions for Agilent probes. A README file in this directory
provides more details about the files contained in the lpfirmware
directory.
CAUTION
Downloading new probe firmware resets stored probe data and some probe
configuration information (like filters, traps, and channels). It can affect the IP
address, subnet mask, or default gateway IP address in some situations. Refer to
the README file on the new firmware media for more information.
The available procedures for downloading new firmware to the probe are
documented in this chapter. You should first select a procedure and then go to that
section in this chapter and execute that procedure.
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The following download procedures are covered in this chapter:
page 102
“Downloading Firmware using a Networked PC and a Terminal” on
page 106
“Xmodem Download of Firmware” on page 111
You can also download firmware using NetMetrix. Refer to your NetMetrix
documentation for details.
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Downloading Firmware using an HP-UX Workstation and a Terminal
Downloading Firmware using an HP-UX Workstation
and a Terminal
The following instructions assume you are using HP-UX 9.0, or later. Before
upgrading firmware, you must first establish an IP connection between your
HP-UX workstation and the probe.
NOTE
The following steps are required to download firmware to your probe:
1. “Install New Download Firmware on an HP-UX Workstation” below
2. “Download Firmware to the Probe” on page 103
Install New Download Firmware on an HP-UX Workstation
To download a new firmware file to the probe using an HP-UX workstation and a
terminal, the new firmware file must be copied into the ~tftp directory on your
HP-UX workstation, and the file must be readable by tftp. Typically, the ~tftp
directory is /home/tftpdir.
For more information on configuration and usage of tftp, refer to your HP-UX
tftp documentation (typically found in an ARPA Services manual).
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Download Firmware to the Probe
Once the new firmware is installed on the HP-UX workstation, you can download
it to the probe.
Verify the following before you start the download procedure:
The probe is connected to the network.
The IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway of the probe are
configured correctly.
A terminal (or a PC running terminal emulator software) is attached to the
probe’s RS-232 port (using a null modem cable). Configure the
communication link for 8 bits per character, 1 stop bit, no parity, Xon/Xoff
handshaking, and a baud rate of 9600.
You will also need the IP address of the HP-UX workstation.
Use the following procedure to download firmware to your probe from the
HP-UX workstation using a terminal:
CAUTION
second. If this happens, wait for the cold start to be completed (about 45 seconds)
and then press the CONFIG button again to enter the configuration mode.
1. Press the CONFIG button on the back of the probe once. The probe’s Main
Menu, as shown in Figure 6-1 on page 104, is displayed on the console.
NOTE
The probe’s CONFIG button is recessed. This requires the use of a narrow,
pointed object (like a pen) to press the CONFIG button.
A warm start or cold start is completed when the Fault LED goes off. If traffic is
present, the Activity LED flashes to show traffic.
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Main Menu - Revision
1. Modify/View configuration values ->
2. Modify/View security values ->
3. Modify/View interface values ->
4. Display interface summary
5. TFTP Download new firmware ->
7. Warm start and Exit
8. Cold start and Exit
Figure 6-1: Probe Main Menu (HP-UX Workstation)
NOTE
Item 5 in Figure 6-1 is not displayed if the Allow TFTP firmware downloads
menu item is disabled. Refer to “Modify/View Security Values” on page 24 for
more information on enabling this menu item.
If item 5 (TFTP Download new firmware) is not displayed, the number used to
access items 6, 7, and 8 will be different.
2. Press to display the Download Menu as shown in Figure 6-2.
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TFTP Download Menu -- Firmware Rev.
1. Filename to download
2. tftp server IP address
3. Download firmware
firmware
X.X.X.X
0. Return to previous menu
Probe IP address:
Subnet mask:
Default gateway IP address:
0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0
Figure 6-2: Probe TFTP Download Menu (HP-UX Workstation)
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3. Verify that the probe’s IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway
address, as displayed at the bottom of the Download Menu screen, are
correct. If you need to change the configuration information, press to
0
return to the main menu and then press to modify configuration options.
1
4. Press from the Download Menu screen, and enter the filename to
1
download.
5. Press and enter the IP address of the HP-UX workstation which is acting
2
as the tftp server.
6. Press to download new probe firmware and wait for the probe to reboot
3
automatically. It should take about 90 seconds to transfer the firmware to the
probe and for the automatic reboot to take place. The probe relays will click
at the end of the reboot process.
CAUTION
Do not reset, power-cycle, or reboot the probe immediately after the download
process. Doing this may cause your probe to be damaged. After the firmware file
has been downloaded to the probe, there will be a brief period (approximately
1 minute) while the probe is copying the firmware to the flash EPROM.
After the download process is complete, the probe reboots and starts running the
new firmware.
If an error occurs during the download process, the probe returns to the Main
Menu without storing the new firmware to memory.
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Downloading Firmware using a Networked PC and a Terminal
Downloading Firmware using a Networked PC and a
Terminal
establish an IP connection between your networked PC and the probe.
The following steps are required to download firmware to the probe:
1. “Setup TFTP Server for Downloading” below
2. “Download Firmware to the Probe” below
Setup TFTP Server for Downloading
Refer to your TFTP application manuals for information on how to setup your
server for downloading a file.
Download Firmware to the Probe
Once your TFTP server is setup for downloading a file, you can download the new
firmware file to the probe.
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Downloading Firmware using a Networked PC and a Terminal
Verify the following before you start the download procedure.
The probe is connected to the network.
The IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway of the probe are
configured correctly.
A terminal (or a PC running terminal emulator software) is attached to the
probe’s RS-232 port (using a null modem cable). Configure the
communication link for 8 bits per character, 1 stop bit, no parity, Xon/Xoff
handshaking, and a baud rate of 9600.
You will also need the IP address of the networked PC.
Use the following procedure to download firmware to the probe from the
networked PC using a terminal:
CAUTION
second. If this happens, wait for the cold start to be completed (about 45 seconds)
and then press the CONFIG button again to enter the configuration mode.
1. Press the CONFIG button on the back of the probe once. The probe’s Main
Menu, as shown in Figure 6-3 on page 108, is displayed on the console.
NOTE
The probe’s CONFIG button is recessed. This requires the use of a narrow,
pointed object (like a pen) to press the CONFIG button.
A warm start or cold start is completed when the Fault LED goes off. If traffic is
present, the Activity LED flashes to show traffic.
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Main Menu - Revision
1. Modify/View configuration values ->
2. Modify/View security values ->
3. Modify/View interface values ->
4. Display interface summary
5. TFTP Download new firmware ->
6. XMODEM Download new firmware ->
8. Cold start and Exit
Figure 6-3: Probe Main Menu (Networked PC)
NOTE
Item 5 in Figure 6-3 is not displayed if the Allow TFTP firmware downloads
menu item is not enabled. Refer to “Modify/View Security Values” on page 24 for
more information on enabling this menu item.
If item 5 (TFTP Download new firmware) is not displayed, the number used to
access items 6, 7, and 8 will be different.
2. Press to display the Download menu as shown in Figure 6-4 on page 109.
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TFTP Download Menu -- Firmware Rev.
1. Filename to download
2. tftp server IP address
3. Download firmware
firmware
X.X.X.X
0. Return to previous menu
Probe IP address:
Subnet mask:
Default gateway IP address:
0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0
Figure 6-4: Probe TFTP Download Menu (Networked PC)
3. Verify that the probe’s IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway
address, as displayed at the bottom of the Download Menu screen, are
correct. If you need to change the configuration information, press to
0
return to the main menu and then press to modify configuration options.
1
4. Press , from the Download Menu screen, and enter the filename to
1
download.
5. Press and enter the IP address of the networked PC which is acting as the
2
tftp server.
6. Press to download new probe firmware and wait for the probe to reboot
3
automatically. It should take about 90 seconds to transfer the firmware to the
probe and for the automatic reboot to take place. The probe relays will click
at the end of the reboot process.
CAUTION
Do not reset, power-cycle, or reboot the probe immediately after the download
process. Doing this may cause your probe to be damaged. After the firmware file
has been downloaded to the probe, there will be a brief period (approximately 1
minute) while the probe is copying the firmware to the flash EPROM.
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After the download process is complete, the probe reboots and starts running the
new firmware.
If an error occurs during the download process, the probe returns to the Main
Menu without storing the new firmware to memory.
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Xmodem Download of Firmware
Xmodem Download of Firmware
You can download firmware from your PC to the probe via Xmodem by using the
following procedure:
1. Access the HyperTerminal Windows 95 application or a similar
communications program which supports Xmodem file transfer.
2. Connect your PC to the probe’s RS-232 connector using a null modem
cable. Refer to Appendix A “Cables and Connectors” for more information
on cables.
3. Configure the terminal emulator for 8 bits/character, 1 stop bit, no parity, no
flow control, and a baud rate of 9600.
4. Connect the power cord to the probe and to a power source (either 100-120/
VAC or 220-240/VAC). The probe does not have a power switch, but is
turned on by connecting power.
5. Start the configuration by quickly pressing the CONFIG button on the back
of the probe one time only. After about 10 seconds, the probe displays its
Main Menu on the terminal, as shown in Figure 6-5.
Main Menu - Revision
1. Modify/View configuration values ->
2. Modify/View security values ->
3. Modify/View interface values ->
4. Display interface summary
5. TFTP Download new firmware ->
6. XMODEM Download new firmware ->
7. Warm start and Exit
8. Cold start and Exit
Figure 6-5: Probe Main Menu (XMODEM)
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6. Press to display the XMODEM download menu shown in Figure 6-6.
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XMODEM Download Menu -- Firmware Rev.
1. Download at 38400 baud
2. Download at 19200 baud
3. Download at 9600 baud
0. Return to previous menu
Figure 6-6: Probe XMODEM Download Menu
7. Press , , or to select the download baud rate. You receive the following
1 2
3
message on your PC:
Downloading to Flash: Receiving File. . .
This and all of the messages are transmitted at 9600 baud. If you selected a
different baud rate, the messages will not be displayed correctly. However,
the download will work correctly.
8. If you select a baud rate other than 9600, you will need to change the baud
rate of your terminal emulator to match the download speed that you
selected. If you are using the HyperTerminal application, select File ->
Properties -> Configure. You must select the Disconnect icon followed by
the Connect icon to get the baud rate changes to take effect.
9. Select Transfer and then Send File menu items from your PC’s Windows
application. You will be prompted to select the file to download.
The HyperTerminal application is configured for Zmodem by default. You
need to make sure that you select Xmodem from the Send File dialog box.
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CAUTION
If you selected a baud rate other than 9600, the message following the successful
download will not be displayed correctly. In this case, wait approximately 2
minutes before power cycling the probe to ensure that the new firmware is written
to FLASH memory correctly.
If your download was not successful, it is recommended that you repeat the
process using 9600 baud so that all error message will be displayed correctly.
After the download process is complete, the probe reboots and starts running the
new firmware.
If an error occurs during the download process, the probe returns to the Main
Menu without storing the new firmware to memory.
If you are using an HP workstation and the probe takes more than 90 seconds to
download new firmware and to restart (boot), verify that the workstation is setup
correctly, and restart inetdby entering and running the following commands at
the workstation:
ps -ef | grep inetd
/etc/inetd -k
/etc/inetd
NOTE
If you are experiencing tftp transfer timeouts or read errors, use the following
procedure to verify that tftp is configured correctly on your workstation.
1. Verify tftpd functionality by copying the firmware file to another directory
using the tftp command.
# cd /tmp
tftp 127.0.0.1
get firmware
quit
2. If the previous step fails, the problem is due to the tftpd configuration on the
workstation.
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Cables and Connectors
Cables and Connectors
This appendix lists cables for use with the Agilent J3919A and J3972A OC-3
ATMProbes. The minimum connector pin-out are shown if you wish to use an
least the minimum pin-out will function correctly.
This appendix covers the following sections:
“OC-3 ATM Interface Cables” on page 117
“Token-Ring Cables” on page 118
“Serial Port Interface Cables” on page 119
“Cable Connector Pin-Outs” on page 120
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OC-3 ATM Interface Cables
OC-3 ATM Interface Cables
The OC-3 ATM circuit connection is made using two fiber SC connectors that
support 155.52 Mbps ATM traffic. Optional transceivers support multimode and
single-mode.
Fiber-optic cables come in many different configurations depending on the
equipment you are connecting and the power levels of the network you are
monitoring.
Table A-1 lists some OC-3 ATM cables and their part numbers. The OC-3
ATMProbe connectors are type SC. The 1 at the end of each AMP part number
indicates that the length of the cable is one meter and a 2 at the end of the part
number indicates a cable length of two meters, and so on.
Table A-1: OC-3 ATM Cable Types
AMP Part
Number
Cable Type
Mode
FC ---> SC
FC ---> SC
ST ---> SC
ST ---> SC
SC ---> SC
SC ---> SC
Multi-mode
Single mode
Multi-mode
Single mode
Single mode
Multi-mode
503780-1
502792-1
503773-1
502793-1
503166-1
503165-1
The following is the industry standard for the color coding of fiber-optic cable:
Yellow for Single Mode
Orange for Multi-mode (AMP cables can be black or tan)
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Token-Ring Cables
Token-Ring Cables
The following table shows the most commonly used Token-Ring cable. Use this
table to verify that you are using compatible Token-Ring cabling throughout your
network. The cable designation is generally stamped on the cable jacket.
NOTE
Make sure that all of your cables have the same Velocity of Propagation (Vp).
Table A-2: Token-Ring Cable Type, Vp, and Impedance
Cable Type
VP
Impedance
Type 1 (STP)
78
60
69
78
150
100
100
100
Type 3 (UTP) level 3
Type 3 (UTP) level 4
Type 3 (UTP) level 5
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Cables and Connectors
Serial Port Interface Cables
Serial Port Interface Cables
The following table shows the recommended cables for connecting the probe’s
serial port interface to a terminal or modem.
Table A-3: Serial Port Interface Cable
Agilent
Cable
Function
Product
Number
Cable Type
Connectors
Connect a
RS-232
25-pin male to
25-pin male
13242G
terminal or PC
to the probe port
for configuring
the probe.
“Crossover” or
“null modem”
cable
25-pin male to
25-pin female
13242H
9-pin female to 24542G
25-pin male
Connect a
“Straight-
through” RS-232 25-pin male
modem cable
25-pin male to
13242M,
13242N, or
17355M
modem to the
probe port for
SLIP
communications.
25-pin male to
25-pin female
31391A
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Cable Connector Pin-Outs
Cable Connector Pin-Outs
The Probe’s RS-232 Port Pin-Out
The following table shows the pin-out for the Probe’s 25-Pin RS-232 port
(connector), which is used to connect to a terminal or modem using the
appropriate cable.
Table A-4: Probe’s RS-232 Port Pin-Out
PIN
US
CCITT
DIN
1
2
CHS GND
Tx
101
103
104
105
106
107
102
109
108
D1
D2
S2
3
Rx
4
RTS
5
CTS
M2
M1
6
DSR
7
SIG GND
DCD
DTR
8
M5
S1
20
NOTE
The probe asserts pins 20 and 4, pins 13, 14,16, and 19 are reserved, and all other
pins are not connected.
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Cables and Connectors
Cable Connector Pin-Outs
The Probe’s RS-232 Modem Cable Connectors
The following table shows the minimum pin-out for connecting the Probe’s
RS-232 port to a modem using a 25-pin male to 25-pin male cable.
Table A-5: Probe to Modem Cable Min. Pin-Out (25-Pin to 25-Pin)
Modem End
25-pin Male
Probe End
25-pin Male
2
3
<--
-->
<--
-->
-->
---
2
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
-->
<--
8
20
20
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Cable Connector Pin-Outs
25-pin Terminal/PC Cable Connectors
The following table shows the minimum pin-out for connecting the Probe’s
RS-232 port to a 25-pin terminal (or PC) connector (also known as an RS-232
“Crossover” cable).
Table A-6: Probe to 25-Pin Terminal Cable Min. Pin-Out
Terminal/PC
Probe
2
3
7
-->
<--
---
3
2
7
9-pin Terminal/PC Cable Connectors
The following table shows the minimum pin-out for connecting the probe’s
RS-232 port to a 9-pin terminal (or PC) connector (also known as an RS-232
“Crossover” cable).
Table A-7: Probe to 9-Pin Terminal Cable Min. Pin-Out
Terminal/PC
Probe
2
3
5
<--
-->
---
2
3
7
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Cable Connector Pin-Outs
UTP Network Connector Pin-Out
The following table shows the RJ-45 (UTP) to RJ-45 connector pin-outs.
Table A-8: UTP (Type 3) Network Connector Pin-Outs
MsAU End
RJ-45
Probe End
RJ-45
3
4
5
6
<--
-->
-->
<--
3
4
5
6
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Cable Connector Pin-Outs
STP Network Connector Pin-Out
The following table shows the DB-9 (STP) to data connector pin-out. Refer to
Figure A-1 for the color coded connection points.
Table A-9: STP (Type 1) Network Connector Pin-Outs
MsAU End
Probe End
Data
DB-9
Connector
Red
Black
Green
Orange
-->
<--
-->
<--
1
5
6
9
Figure A-1: Data Connector Color Coded Connection Points
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Specifications
Specifications
This appendix lists the specifications for the Agilent J3919A and J3972A OC-3
ATMProbes.
Network Compatibility
Agilent J3919A and J3972A
Base
Hardware:
10Base-T/100Base-TX RJ-45 and AUI, Telemetry Interface.
Option 125
1 6-pin DIN connector is used for an Optical Bypass Switch
(optional)
Option 210
Option 211
1 OC-3 Single Mode Interface
1 OC-3 Single Mode Interface and 1 Token-Ring Telemetry
Interface
Option 212
Option 213
1 OC-3 Multimode Interface
1 OC-3 Multimode Interface and 1 Token-Ring Telemetry
Interface
The probe can use either a Fast Ethernet network connection, an optional
Token-Ring network connection, or the SLIP link to communicate with a
management station.
Network Connection
The network connection is made using the standard AUI for 10 MB/s Ethernet.
10Base-T or 100Base-TX half-duplex connections are made using the standard
RJ-45 connector.
The OC-3 ATM circuit connection is made using two fiber SC connectors that
support 155.52 Mbps ATM traffic. Optional transceivers support multimode and
single-mode.
The 6-pin DIN connector is used for an Optical Bypass Switch (optional).
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You can use the optional Token-Ring telemetry interface to connect to the network
Media Station Access Unit interface (MsAU) by using the DB-9 connector and
STP (shielded twisted pair) cable, or by using the RJ-45 connector and UTP
(unshielded twisted pair) cable. The Token-Ring telemetry interface configuration
defaults to 16Mbps networks. Simultaneous network connections on both the
DB-9 and RJ-45 connectors will result in a fault condition without damage to the
Token-Ring interface.
Software Standards
Remote Network Monitoring Management Information Base (RFC 1757), SNMP
MIB-II (RFC 1213 and 2233), SNMP (RFC 1157), and Agilent Probe Private
MIBs.
Modem
Supports external Hayes-compatible modems from 300 to 38.4 K baud.
Dimensions
H x W x D: 8.9 x 42.5 x 23.5 cm (3.5 x 16.8 x 9.3 in)
Weight
4.9 kg (10.8 lbs) without options
Power Requirements
120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.5 Amp; 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.25 Amps
Range: 100 VAC to 240 VAC +/- 10%
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Environment
Temperature
Operating
Non-Operating
0°C to 55°C
-40°C to 70°C
(32°F to 131°F)
(-40°F to 158°F)
Relative Humidity
(non-condensing)
15% to 95%
at 40°C (104°F)
15% to 90%
at 65°C (149°F)
Maximum Altitude
4.6 km (15,000 ft)
4.6 km (15,000 ft)
Storage Temperature
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
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Protocol Encapsulation
Figure B-1 shows various encapsulations over AAL-5.
Table B-1: Protocols Over AAL-5
aal5Bridged8023(16) encapsulated IEEE 802.3
aal5Bridged8025(17) encapsulated IEEE 802.5
aal5Bridged8026(18) encapsulated IEEE 802.6
aal5Llc(19)
encapsulated LLC
aal5Mpoa(20)
aal5FrMulti(21)
aal5FrEthertype(22)
aal5FrEthernet(23)
aal5FrTr(24)
multi-protocol over ATM (MPOA)
encapsulated frMulti
encapsulated frEthertype
encapsulated frBridgedEther
encapsulated frBridgedTr
encapsulated frIp
aal5FrIp(25)
aal5FrSna(26)
encapsulated frSna
aal5FrAppleTalk(27) encapsulated frAppleTalk
aal5FrVines(28)
aal5FrDecNet(29)
aal5Rfc1577(30)
encapsulated frVines
encapsulated frDecNet
classic IP and ARP (CLIP)
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Specifications
The memory allocated to each parameter depends on how much memory is
installed in the probe. The memory parameter values relate to the various items in
the RMON or the Agilent private MIBs. These parameters were valid at the time
of publication.
available probe memory configurations. The memory allocation shown for each
memory amount column assumes that all of the available memory within the
probe is allocated to the identified parameter.
NOTE
The parameter values shown in Table B-2 on page 131 are approximate and
subject to change without notice.
Network Statistics and Trace buffers (packet capture buffers) are allocated
dynamically from the same memory allocation. The values shown for Network
Statistics assume that no Trace buffers are configured. If Trace buffers are
configured, the number of Network Statistics are reduced.
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Table B-2: Probe Memory Allocation
Parameter
32MB
64MB
128MB
Total number of history buckets for all studies
(AAL-5)
125,000
255,000
516,000
Total number of history buckets for all studies
(PVC)
119,000
68,000
244,000
139,000
494,000
282,000
Total number of history buckets for all studies
(ATM)
Maximum number of alarms
Maximum number of events
Log table entries
24,000
155,000
1,024
32*
50,000
317,000
1,024
32*
102,000
641,000
1,024
32*
Maximum number of filters
Maximum number of channels
Maximum number of packet capture buffers
Trace buffer packet capacity
Trace buffer octet capacity
32*
32*
32*
32*
32*
32*
N/A
N/A
N/A
8-30MB
20*
16-62MB
20*
32-126MB
20*
Maximum number of community names in
Community Access Table
Maximum number of IP address entries in
Client Table
20*
30*
20*
20*
30*
20*
20*
30*
20*
Maximum number of trap destination entries
(Agilent private MIB)
Maximum SLIP connection entries
*
These numbers indicate that the probe will reserve memory for the minimum
number shown in the table. If memory available, these numbers can be higher.
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Glossary
This glossary contains definitions of terms, abbreviations, and acronyms that are
used in this manual. The terms are not necessarily Agilent specific, but are for
data communications in general.
10Base-T
10 Mbps, BASEband operation, unshielded Twisted-pair wiring used for Ethernet
networks.
100Base-FX
100Base-FX uses multimode fiber-optic cable to carry traffic ten times faster than
10Base-T. It is used primarily to connect Hubs and switches together on Fast
Ethernet networks.
100Base-TX
100 Mbps, BASEband operation, unshielded Twisted-pair wiring used for Fast
Ethernet networks. 100Base-TX is ten times faster than 10Base-T.
ACTLU
Activate Logical Unit
ACTPU
Activate Physical Unit
Adaptation Layer
The adaptation layer maps services from their original format (such as variable
length frames) into fixed-size cells. Different adaptation layers are needed for
different services.
Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
The Address Resolution Protocol is at the Network Layer in the OSI model. ARP
provides a mechanism for finding the physical address (Internet Address) of a
target host on the same physical network, given only the target's Internet address.
Admin Tool
A Sun Solaris system administration program with a graphical user interface.
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Agent
A node (or software/hardware on a node) that supplies network management
information.
Alarm Indication Signal (AIS)
An Alarm Indication Signal (AIS) is transmitted downstream when a major alarm
condition such as LOS, LOF, or LOP is detected. Different AIS signals are sent
depending on the level of the maintenance hierarchy.
ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
The United States coordinating organization for voluntary standards.
ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange)
Seven bit code providing a total of 128 upper and lower case letters, numerals,
punctuation marks, and control characters. Also referred to as CCITT Alphabet
Number 5.
Asynchronous
A transmission process such that there is always an integer number of units
between any two significant instances in the same signal but there is not always an
integer number of units between significant instances in two independent signals.
Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)
Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) is a fast packet-switched technology based
on fixed length cells. Data is divided into individual units and routed across an
ATM network in a constant stream. Unused packets are filled with idle cells.
Flexible bandwidth is possible with ATM - a service can use as many ATM cells
as it needs. Voice, video, and data can be sent in a consistent manner over an ATM
network, making ATM a valuable solution for many different services.
ATM Adaptation Layer (AAL)
The ATM Adaptation Layer isolates the higher layers from the specific
characteristics of the ATM Layer and provides a way to map data from variable
length frames into the fixed size of ATM cells. Different Adaptation layers are
used (AAL-1, AAL-3/4, and AAL-5) to implement different types of service.
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ATM Adaptation Layer 0 (AAL-0)
ATM Adaptation Layer 0 (AAL-0) supports raw cell transport. It has an SAR-
PDU header or trailer.
ATM Adaptation Layer 1 (AAL-1)
ATM Adaptation Layer 1 (AAL-1) supports constant bit rate data such as voice,
video, or other continuous user data. AAL-1 transfers data at a fixed speed. AAL-
1 contains a 47-byte payload and a 1-byte header.
ATM Adaptation Layer 3/4 (AAL-3/4)
ATM Adaptation Layer 3/4 (AAL-3/4) supports variable bit rate data with
connection oriented (type 3) or connectionless (type 4) data services. AAL-3/4
supports two modes of operation - Message Mode which is used for framed data,
and Stream Mode which is used for low-speed continuous data. AAL-3/4 contains
a 44-byte payload with a 2-byte header and a 2-byte trailer.
ATM Adaptation Layer 5 (AAL-5)
ATM Adaptation Layer 5 (AAL-5) supports variable bit rate data with connection
oriented or connectionless data services. AAL-5 was designed as a simple
protocol that assumes some of the functions such as error detection, timing and
other overhead information is accomplished by the next level protocol. AAL-5
contains a 48-byte payload with control information in the normal ATM 5-byte
header.
ATM Cell
An ATM Cell is a 53-byte protocol data unit made up of a 5-byte cell header and a
48-byte payload (information field).
ATM Layer
The layer in ATM that switches cells to their correct destinations within the
network.
ATMProbe
See probe.
Auto-Negotiation
The process by which a probe determines the network speed and automatically
sets its own configuration to match that speed.
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Bandwidth
The range of frequencies within which transmission equipment (such as electric
cable or fibre-optic waveguide) can transmit data.
Battery-backed RAM
The probe’s memory that contains a copy of the probe configuration. If power is
removed from the probe (either by unplugging the power cord or from a power
outage), this memory is preserved by power provided by the probe's internal
battery.
BIP-8
Bit Interleaved Parity 8 bits wide
Bit Interleaved Parity (BIP)
Bit Interleaved Parity (BIP) is a data integrity checking method. If even parity is
used, an N-bit code is generated by the transmitting equipment over a specified
portion of the signal in such a manner that the first bit of the code provides even
parity over the first bit of all N-bit sequences in the covered portion of the signal,
the second bit provides even parity over the second bit of all N-bit sequences and
so on. Even parity is generated by setting the BIP-N bits so that there are an even
number of 1s in each of the N-bit sequences including the BIP-N.
Bit Interleaved Parity 8 bits wide (BIP-8)
Bit Interleaved Parity 8 bits wide (BIP-8) provides for 8 separate even parity
codes covering the corresponding bit of each octet.
Bit Rate
The speed at which bits are transmitted, usually expressed in bits per second (bps).
bps
Bits per second.
Bridge
A device providing an intelligent connection between two otherwise independent
LANs. Bridges operate at layer 2 of the ISO OSI reference model. A bridge
inspects every packet originating on either LAN and creates a table of nodes and
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their locations. It isolates the LANs from each other, allowing both sides to pass
traffic internally. If a transmission from one LAN is addressed to a node on the
other LAN, the bridge transmits it onto the other LAN for the destination node.
Broadcast address
The station address FFFFFF-FFFFFF. Packets intended for all nodes on a LAN
use this address as the destination address.
Broadcast packet
A packet sent to all nodes on a LAN.
Cell
A cell is a fixed-length packet of bytes.
Cell Delineation
Cell delineation is the process of identifying the beginning of cells. This can be
based on the HEC byte of individual ATM cells.
Cell Layer
A cell layer is the layer where cell level management, routing, traffic control and
multiplexing happen.
Cell Loss Priority (CLP)
CLP is a 1-bit field in the fourth byte in the header of an ATM cell. It is used to set
priorities for cell discarding. A CLP value of 0 gives the cell a 'higher priority'
telling the network this cell should not be discarded. A CLP value of 1 assigns the
cell a 'lower' priority informing the network that this cell can be discarded
depending on traffic conditions.
Cell Payload
A field of 44, 47, or 48 bytes in an ATM cell that carries service data.
Cell Segmentation
The process of mapping a service into an ATM cell stream.
Cell Stream
A continuous signal of ATM cells. Also known as stream.
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CLIP (Classical IP)
IP over ATM conforming to RFC 1577.
CLP
Cell Loss Priority
Collision
The result of two or more nodes on a LAN transmitting at the same time,
producing a garbled transmission.
Common Part Convergence Sublayer (CPCS)
The Common Part Convergence Sublayer (CPCS) is a part of the ATM
Adaptation layer and provides message identification and error detection
depending on the AAL type being used.
Concentrator
An FDDI or Token-Ring network device that connects as a Dual Attachment
Station and has connections for additional devices (such as; stations,
concentrators, or bridges).
Connectionless-mode Network Protocol (CLNP)
The Connectionless-mode Network Protocol is a Network layer protocol which
has been defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). A
complete description of the protocol is contained in ISO 8473, Information
processing systems - Data communications - Protocol for providing the
connectionless-mode network service.
Console
The ASCII terminal, or PC emulating an ASCII terminal that is connected to the
probe and used to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot the probe.
Convergence Layer
The Convergence Layer maps ATM cells into the transmission medium being
used. It is responsible for identifying the beginning of cells (cell delineation), and
for some simple management functions corresponding to the cell mapping. It also
decouples the rate of cell transmissions from the physical media by inserting and
removing idle cells.
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Convergence Sublayer
The AAL is divided into two sublayers: the convergence sublayer and the
segmentation and reassembly sublayer (SAR). These two sublayers convert
whatever user data is to be transmitted into 48-byte cell payloads while
maintaining the integrity and a certain amount of identity of the data involved.
The result of each sublayer process is a Protocol Data Unit (PDU). The CS-PDU
is variable in length and is determined by the particular AAL and the length of the
higher layer data block passed to it. The SAR-PDU is always 48 bytes long to fit
in the payload of an ATM cell.
Convergence Sublayer Indicator (CSI)
The Convergence Sublayer Indicator (CSI) is a 1-bit field in the AAL-1 cell
format that handles clock recovery.
Convergence Sublayer Protocol Data Unit (CS-PDU)
A Convergence Sublayer Protocol Data Unit (CS-PDU) is a sublayer of the AAL.
See also Convergence Sublayer.
CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check)
A mathematical algorithm to derive the frame check sequence (FCS) in bit-
oriented link protocols or the block check characters in character-oriented
protocols.
Cross Cell PRBS
A PRBS pattern inserted in successive cell payloads, crossing payload boundaries.
CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detection)
The network access-control mechanism that is based on collisions and utilized by
Ethernet networks. On contention-based networks, like Ethernet networks, each
station must detect an idle network prior to transmitting. If more than one station
transmits simultaneously, a collision occurs, all stations are notified, and the
colliding stations try retransmitting after waiting a random amount of time.
Customer Premises Equipment (CPE)
Customer owned equipment used to terminate or process information from the
public network. For example, a T1 multiplexer or a PBX.
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Cycle/Stuff Counter (C1)
The Cycle/Stuff Counter (C1) is a 1-byte field in a PLCP frame that controls bit
stuffing and length indication. The C1 byte occurs in the P0 (12th) cell of a PLCP
frame. The value of C1 and its corresponding Trailer length is:
C1
Frame Cycle
Trailer Length (in nibbles)
11111111
00000000
01100110
10011001
1
2
13
14
13
14
3 (no stuff)
3 (stuff)
DACTLU
Deactivate Logical Unit
DACTPU
Deactivate Physical Unit
Data Link Layer
Level 2 of the seven level OSI reference model defined by ISO. This layer
provides the link access control and reliability to networks.
Default Gateway Address
The address of the gateway which is closest to the probe.
DRAM
Dynamic Random Access Memory, which is the main memory of a probe.
ELAN (Emulated Local Area Network)
A logical network defined and controlled by a LAN Emulation (LANE)
mechanism. See also LANE.
Encapsulation
The processing of wrapping data with a new protocol header for transmission over
the network.
Ethernet
A LAN developed by Xerox Corp., Digital Equipment Corp., and Intel Corp. It
uses the CSMA/CD method of access and transmits at 10 Mbit/s on a bus
topology. The IEEE 802.3 standard evolved from Ethernet, but they are not
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exactly the same. Network devices based on both standards can co-exist on the
same medium, but they cannot exchange data directly without special, bilingual
software that can decode packets of both types.
EtherTwist
The Agilent Company’s version of 10Base-T.
Extended LAN
A network consisting of two or more LANs that are connected by bridges, routers,
or other similar devices. Resources on the LANs can be accessed by users on any
of the LANs. See also LAN.
Far End Alarm and Control (FEAC)
The Far End Alarm and Control signal is used to send an alarm or status
information from the far end terminal to the near end terminal and to initiate
loopbacks from the far end terminal to the near end terminal. When there are no
status or alarm conditions, the FEAC has a value of all ones.
Far End Block Error (FEBE)
The Far End Block Error (FEBE) is a 4-bit field in the Path Status octet (G1) of a
PLCP frame. The value in the FEBE field is the count of BIP-8 errors received in
the previous frame (0000 through 1000). If FEBE checking is not implemented,
the field is set to all 1s (1111).
FEAC Signal
See Far End Alarm and Control
FID2
FID2 is a 6-byte Transmission Header (TH) used for communication between
subarea nodes and peripheral nodes (PDU2).
FID4
FID4 is a 26-byte Transmission Header (TH) used for communication between
SNA subarea nodes, provided both support Explicit and Virtual Route protocols
(FID0 and FID1 are used if either node does not support Explicit and Virtual
Route protocols, where FID0 is for non-SNA traffic). FID4 supports all SNA
decodes.
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FIDF
FIDF is a 26-byte Transmission Header (TH) used for communication between
adjacent SNA subarea nodes, provided both support Explicit and Virtual Route
protocols, that use message sequencing.
Fill Cell
An empty or null ATM cell. This type of cell is a placeholder inserted into the
signal stream to occupy bandwidth not allocated to a service. Fill cells are in
either the Idle format (ITU-T) or Unassigned format (ATM Forum).
Flow Control
A method used to assure that the source does not overwhelm the destination by
sending data faster than it can be processed and absorbed.
Flash EPROM
EPROM that can be erased and reprogrammed while installed in a circuit.
Frame
A frame is a unit of information transferred on a network which contains control
and data information.
Full-duplex
A form of communication between two devices where packets flow in both
directions simultaneously. See also Half-duplex.
Gateway
A dedicated computer that is used to route frames from one dissimilar network to
another.
Generic Flow Control (GFC)
The Generic Flow Control is a 4-bit field in the first byte in the header of an ATM
UNI cell. The GFC field is used for flow control in various ATM applications.
Two modes of operation have been designed for the GFC field - Controlled and
Uncontrolled. A GFC field set to all zeros denotes no flow control or uncontrolled
transmission. A GFC field set to some non-zero value indicates a flow control
condition or controlled transmission.
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Half-duplex
A form of communication where information can only travel one direction at a
time. See also Full-duplex.
Header
Information at the beginning of a cell, frame or packet normally used for
alignment, routing, operations or similar purposes.
Header Error Control (HEC)
The Header Error Control (HEC) is an 8-bit field and the fifth byte in the header
of an ATM cell. The HEC value is calculated from the first four bytes of the cell
header. If an error occurs in an ATM Cell header, it will be detected in the HEC
field. Cells with HEC errors that cannot be corrected are discarded by the
receiving node. The HEC field can also be used to determine the boundaries of a
packet for cell delineation.
Idle Cell
An empty or null ATM cell. This type of cell is a placeholder inserted into the
signal stream to occupy bandwidth not allocated to a service. Fill cells are in
either the Idle format (ITU-T) or Unassigned format (ATM Forum).
IEEE 802.3 standard
Part of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 802 family of LAN
standards. The 802.3 standard defines the physical layer (layer 1) and part of the
data link layer (layer 2) of the ISO OSI reference model for a CSMA/CD LAN.
The IEEE 802.3 standard evolved from Ethernet, but the two networks are not
fully compatible with each other.
IEEE 802.5 Standard
Part of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 802 family of LAN
standards. The 802.5 standard defines the physical layer (layer 1) and part of the
data link layer (layer 2) of the ISO OSI reference model for a Token-Ring LAN.
Information Field
A field of 44, 47, or 48 bytes in an ATM cell that carries service data.
Integration Period
Period used for statistics measurements.
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Interarrival Time
A measurement based on the difference between the timestamps of successive
cells.
IP Address (Internet Protocol Address)
A 32-bit address that is divided into network-identifier and host-identifier fields,
which are used to identify a particular physical network or a particular device
attached to that physical network (respectively).
ITU
International Telecommunications Union (formerly CCITT)
ITU-T
Telecommunications Standardization Sector of the International
Telecommunications Union (formerly CCITT).
LAN (Local Area Network)
A general-purpose communications network that interconnects a variety of
devices within a limited geographical area. Two common LANs, IEEE 802.3 and
Ethernet, have compatible cabling requirements, and can co-exist on a common
installation, but have different protocols. A LAN might connect computers on
adjacent desks, within a building, or within several buildings of a campus. See
also extended LAN.
LANE (LAN Emulation)
An emulation program on the local host that controls the execution of LAN
Emulation Servers (LES), Broadcast/Unknown Servers (BUS), and LAN
Emulation Configuration Servers (LECS).
LAN cable
A short distance network (up to a few thousand meters) used to connect many
network devices using a communication standard. LAN cables come in many
types. For example, thick (10 mm) coaxial cable, thin (5 mm) coaxial cable, fiber-
optic cable, and twisted-pair cable.
LAT
Local Area Transport
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Layer
A level in the hierarchy of telecommunications protocols. Protocols in the higher
layers inter-operate with those in the lower layers.
LOCS
Loss Of Cell Synchronization
LOSS
Loss Of Scrambler Synchronization
M23 Parity
A DS3 framing format. See also C-Bit Parity.
MAC address
A 12-digit (48 bit) hexadecimal number that identifies a specific network station
and allows messages to be directed to that station only. Because the IEEE has
assigned identifiers for each hardware manufacturer, no two pieces of equipment
have the same address. The address assigned according to the IEEE plan is
referred to as a device’s globally-administered station address. Some devices
provide an option for the user to assign a different station address that will
override the original. This type of address is referred to as a locally-administered
station address. The station address is also commonly called a MAC address,
Ethernet address, Token-Ring address, or physical address.
Manager
A node that collects network management information from agents.
Management station
A station that collects network management information from probes.
MAU (Medium Attachment Unit)
The assembly used to provide the physical connection and access to a LAN. It is
the device on the LAN that detects collisions. (A transceiver is also called a MAU
in the IEEE 802.3 standard.)
Mbps
Megabits per second.
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Media Filter
A device used to convert Token-Ring adapter board output signal to function with
a particular type of wiring. Media Filters are required for 16 Mbps networks and
recommended for 4 Mbps networks using Type 3 (UTP) cable.
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
A network linking together LANs and other networks at many sites within a city
area.
MIB (Management Information Base)
A data structure used for communication and control of the probe.
MPOA (Multiprotocol over ATM)
A standardization of protocols for running multiple network layer protocols over
ATM.
MsAU (Media station Access Unit)
The attachment unit used to provide the physical connection and access to a
Token-Ring network.
Multiplexer
A network element (NE) that performs multiplexing of several signals into one, or
separates out the individual signals at the receiving end. An add-drop multiplexer
can insert a tributary signal into a signal stream at a node, or extract a tributary
signal from a stream at a node.
Multiplexing
Merging several different signals into one at the source, and separating them at the
destination, for example, the sound and video of a television signal are
multiplexed (modulated) onto a single carrier. In ATM telecommunications,
multiplexing refers to the merging of several service signals consisting of ATM
cells with different VPI and VCI values into a single cell stream modulated onto
an optical carrier at a particular line rate (for example, 155.52 Mb/s).
NetMetrix
NetMetrix refers to the HP OpenView NetMetrix/UX software suite for HP-UX
and Solaris.
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Network Element (NE)
A hardware device for handling signals. See also Multiplexer.
Network Equipment
A collection of bridges, routers and switches which comprise the network
infrastructure.
Network to Network Interface (NNI)
The Network to Network interface (or Network to Node Interface) is similar to the
UNI but there is no 4-bit GFC field. The 4 extra bits are used as part of the VPI.
Nibble
A nibble is four bits.
NNI
Network to Network interface (or Network to Node Interface)
Node
A computer or other addressable device on a network, including PCs, terminals,
probes, routers, and mainframes. Usually, a node has a station address.
Object
Any device that can be monitored or controlled by use of the SNMP protocol.
OC-3 (Optical Carrier level-3)
The optical derivation of STS-3. The SONET standard for OC-1 or STS-1 has a
basic rate of 51.84 Mbps. See also STS.
Open Systems Interconnection (OSI)
Open Systems Interconnection is the internationally accepted standard for
communications between different systems by different manufacturers. Most
commonly known as the OSI Model - the 7-layer network architecture.
Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OAM)
OAM is a cell type dedicated to carrying administrative information for the
network.
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Optical Bypass
An optical bypass switch that works in conjunction with a probe’s Bypass Power
connector to maintain the network link even when a probe has an interruption in
power.
OSI
Open Systems Interconnect. The 7 level communications structure promoted by
ISO.
Packet
A bit stream consisting of predefined fields that contain data, addresses, and
control information. In the IEEE 802.3 environment, this structure is often
referred to as the MAC frame. Packet is used in the Ethernet environment and is
used in this guide because it is the more commonly understood term. Different
protocols have different packet and frame specifications.
PAIS
Path Alarm Indication Signal
Pass-Through
The method of connecting Agilent Probes so that additional hub ports or an
additional hub is not required to monitor a connection. Some probe options are
designed to support the pass-through mode and allow the probe to be connected
between a server and a switch or between two switches without requiring an extra
hub.
Path
A logical connection between the point at which a standard frame format for the
signal at the given rate is assembled, and the point at which the standard frame
format for the signal is disassembled.
Path AIS
Path Alarm Indication Signal
Path FEBE
Path Far End Block Error
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Path Overhead
The Path Overhead (POH) is a 1 byte field in a DS3 PLCP frame that provides
specific functions. The Z bytes (Z1-Z6) are reserved for future functions. The B1
byte is used for Bit Interleaved Parity (BIP-8) which checks for errors and
performance conditions. The G1 byte is used for the PLCP Path Status which
controls error conditions. The C1 byte provides for bit stuffing.
Path Overhead Identifier (POI)
The Path Overhead Identifier (POI) is the label for the function of each Path
Overhead byte in a PLCP frame.
POI - POI Value (8 bit)
POH
P11- 00101100
P10- 00101001
P9 - 00100101
P8 - 01000000
P7 - 00011100
P6 - 00011001
P5 - 00010101
P4 - 00010000
P3 - 00001101
P2 - 00001000
P1 - 00000100
P0 - 00000001
Z6
Z5
Z4
Z3
Z2
Z1
X
B1
G1
X
X
C1
Payload
The payload of an ATM cell is the 48 bytes available for data. This field is also
called the Cell Payload or Data Payload.
Payload Type (PT)
A field in the header of an ATM cell used to identify the type of information being
transported that may require different handling by the network or terminating
equipment.
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Payload Type Indicator (PTI)
The Payload Type Indicator (PTI) is a 3-bit field that defines the contents of an
ATM cell. The first bit determines if the cell is user data (0) or network signaling
information (1). The second bit determines if there is no congestion (0) or
congestion (1). The third bit identifies the SDU type (if it is a user cell) or the
OAM type (if it is a control cell).
PTI - Explanation
000 - User data cell - no congestion - SDU Type 0
001 - User data cell - no congestion - SDU Type 1
010 - User data cell - congestion - SDU Type 0
011 - User data cell - congestion - SDU Type 1
100 - Segmented OAM F5 flow related cell
101 - End-to-End OAM F5 flow related cell
110 - reserved for future use
111 - reserved for future use
PDH
Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy
PFEBE
Path Far End Block Error
Physical Layer (PL)
Level 1 of the seven level OSI reference model defined by ISO. The physical
layer provides for the physical transportation of cells across the network. It
consists of physical medium dependent (PMD) and transmission convergence
(TC) sublayers. Important categories are PDH, SDH and the physical media used
on local premises for LANs.
Physical Layer Convergence Protocol (PLCP)
The Physical Layer Convergence Protocol (PLCP) is used to map cells into the
DS3 bit stream. There are 12 cells in a PLCP frame. Each cell is preceded by a 2-
byte framing pattern (A1,A2) to enable the receiver to synchronize to the cells.
After the framing pattern is an indicator consisting of one of 12 fixed bit patterns
used to identify the cell location within the frame (POI). This is followed by a
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byte of overhead information used for path management. The entire frame is
padded with either 13 or 14 nibbles of trailer to bring the transmission up to the
exact bit rate used.
DS3 was intended to accommodate clock slips so PLCP frames have to be padded
with variable amounts to accommodate the extra “stuff” bits DS3 needs inserted
for this clock slip feature. The C1 overhead byte indicates the length of the
padding.
The payload and the overhead functions are checked by a Bit Interleaved Parity
(BIP) function to measure errors and performance degradation. This performance
information is transmitted in the overhead.
Physical Medium Dependent (PMD)
This sublayer of the physical layer is concerned with bit timing, line coding and
electrical or optical transmission functions.
PL-OAM
Physical Layer Operations and Maintenance
PLCP BIP
Physical Layer Convergence Protocol Bit Interleaved Parity
PLCP FEBE
Physical Layer Convergence Protocol Far End Block Error
PRBS Errors
Errors in a selected PRBS pattern.
Private MIB
A proprietary MIB that has variables which are used for probe configuration and
control options.
Probe
A device on the LAN that monitors all frames and produces network management
information including current and historical traffic statistics and snapshots of
selected frames. Probes are also known as monitors.
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Protocol
A set of rules that governs data transfer among devices on a network. A protocol
identifies the handshake type, frame size and format, timing, error recovery
scheme, word size or other characteristics of each transfer, depending on the
system.
Protocol Data Unit (PDU)
A segment of data generated by a specific layer of a protocol stack; usually
contains information from the next higher layer encapsulated with header and
trailer data generated by the later in question.
Pseudo-Random Bit Sequence (PRBS)
These are sequences of bits used for BERT testing. To simplify testing, certain
lengths are standardized to particular sequences. For high-speed ATM, the
standard supported lengths are 2^15, 2^20 and 2^23. The length is the number of
bits which will be transmitted before the sequence repeats.
Remote Alarm Indication (RAI)
The Remote Alarm Indication (RAI (Yellow)) is a 1-bit field in the Path Status
octet (G1) of a PLCP frame. An RAI value in a PLCP frame is set to 1 after an
error condition has been detected. The RAI is cleared (0) after the error condition
has not occurred for a certain period of time.
Ring
See Token-Ring.
RMON MIB (Remote Network Monitoring MIB)
The collection of objects defined by the Internet Engineering Task Force in RFC
1757, RFC 1213, RFC 1157, RFC 2021, RFC 2074, Token-Ring RMON
Extensions, and Agilent probe private MIB that are used for network monitoring.
RS-232 port
A serial interface connector on a computer or peripheral that adheres to the current
RS-232 standard. The probe’s RS-232 port adheres to this standard.
SAM (System Administration Manager)
A configuration tool provided by HP-UX for managing system resources and
changing configuration parameters.
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SAR-PDU
Segmentation and Reassembly Protocol Data Unit
Scrambling
An algorithm applied to a digital signal to eliminate long runs of all zeros or and
ones which would make it difficult to recover the clock. The signal is unscrambled
at the receiver to restore the original. Scrambling also eliminates the possibility of
payload bit patterns accidentally mimicking an alignment or synchronization
pattern at the start of a frame. Scrambling is only applied to the payload of ATM
cells.
SDU
Service Data Unit
Segmentation
The process of partitioning a network message so that it fits within an integral
number of ATM cells consisting of a header and a payload containing a part of the
original network message.
Segmentation and Reassembly (SAR)
Segmentation and Reassembly (SAR) is the process used to map user data to and
from ATM cells. At the transmitting end, information is segmented and sent out in
separate cells (adding padding if necessary). At the receiving end, the AAL takes
the information from the individual cells and reassembles it into its original form.
Sequence number (SN)
A number located in byte 6 of an AAL-1 ATM cell with a value in the range 1
through 7. This sequence number is used to identify the relative position of cells
in a cell stream.
Server
A device on the network that is dedicated to specific functions.
Service
A single call or transmission, such as a telephone conversation, a computer-data
transmission, or a television signal. A multimedia service is a single call carrying
different types of information such as text, graphics, sound and video.
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Service Specific Convergence Sublayer (SSCS)
The Service Specific Convergence Sublayer (SSCS) is a part of the ATM
Adaptation layer and handles timing and message identification depending on the
AAL type being used.
Services Layer
The layer immediately above the adaptation layer in the hierarchy of
telecommunications protocols. It is occupied by a particular client information
service which is to be mapped into the cell layer by the adaptation layer. Different
adaptation layers are needed for different services.
Session Control
The function of the Data Flow Control (DFC) layer is to control the responses
between FMDS pairs within sessions. The chief control block of the DFC is the
Session Control Block (SCB).
Setup
Setting up the bandwidth and permissible cell delay times at the beginning of a
call.
SIMM (Single Inline Memory Module)
DRAM that is mounted on a small printed circuit board that can be installed in an
Agilent probe. Also see DRAM.
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
The Simple Network Management Protocol provides requests and responses
between SNMP managers and SNMP agents. These transactions work with
network management information from Management Information Bases (MIBs)
SLIP (Serial Line Internet Protocol)
A protocol used for serial communications.
Slot
A position in the ATM cell stream. Vacant slots are padded with idle (or fill) cells.
SMB
Server Message Block
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Station
A computer or other addressable device on a network, including PCs, terminals,
probes, routers, and mainframes. A station must have an IP address.
STM-1 (Synchronous Transfer Mode)
Information being transported or switched in regular and fixed patterns with
respect to a frame pattern reference (or some other reference).
STP (Shielded Twisted Pair)
LAN cable that is both twisted, in pairs, and shielded. Pair twisting and shielding
reduces crosstalk to a greater degree than UTP cable, especially at high
transmission rates.
STS (Synchronous Transport Signal)
The electrical signal rate defined by SONET. See also OC-3.
Subnet Mask
Identifies the subnet field of a network address and is a 32-bit Internet address
written in dotted-decimal notation. A subnet mask is used to divide a network into
sub networks.
SVC (Switched Virtual Circuit)
A virtual circuit which is dynamically created and torn down when no longer
active.
Switch
A network element (NE) that reroutes incoming cells into an outgoing cell stream
based on each cell’s VPI and VCI.
Synchronous
Signals that are sourced from the same timing reference and hence are identical in
frequency.
TC
Transmission Convergence Sublayer
TE
Terminal Equipment.
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Telemetry Port
The Telemetry port only receives packets destined for the port’s IP address, can
transmit packets onto the network, and is used for SNMP communications to the
probe. It requires the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway IP Address
fields. The following apply to Monitor/Transmit ports:
HP OpenView can discover the interface
The interface is IP addressable
The interface responds to RMON groups 1 through 9 queries
The interface will transmit all traps from the probe
The interface will transmit all extended RMON packet samples from
Monitor-only ports, Monitor/Transmit ports, and itself.
Terminal
An input/output device that permits interaction with a probe or computer. The
device can be a display and keyboard, or a personal computer. An ASCII terminal,
or PC emulating an ASCII terminal, can be connected to the probe for
configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting the probe.
ThickLAN
A local area network (LAN) operating over 10-mm diameter coaxial LAN cable.
HP ThickLAN networks are compatible with the IEEE 802.3 Type 10Base5
standard.
Token
A short frame that circulates over the ring until captured by a station that wants to
transmit a message. Tokens have a specific format as defined by the Token-Ring
standard.
Token-Ring
A LAN developed by IBM Corporation. Token-Ring transmits at 4 Mbit or 16
Mbit per second.
Token-Ring Cable
The MsAU cable used to connect devices to the Token-Ring network. This cable
connects a MsAU network port to either the RJ-45 or DB-9 probe port.
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Topology
The organization of network devices in a network. FDDI uses a ring topology,
Ethernet uses a bus Topology, and Token-Ring uses a ring topology.
Trailer
The last few octets or nibbles of a frame that fall outside the column and row view
of the frame structure.
Transmission Convergence Sublayer (TC)
This sublayer of the physical layer maps ATM cells to and from the physical
transmission medium with three key processes: cell delineation, cell
synchronization, and cell rate decoupling.
Unassigned Cell
A cell used to fill unused bandwidth. Unassigned cells are similar to Idle or Fill
cells. See also Idle Cell or Fill Cell.
User Network Interface (UNI)
The physical and electrical demarcation point between the user and the public
network service provider.
UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair)
A cable that is twisted in pairs. Pair twisting reduces crosstalk by canceling the
magnetic fields generated in each of the twisted wires.
Virtual Channel (VC)
A communications path between two nodes identified by label rather than a fixed
physical path.
Virtual Channel Identifier (VCI)
A Virtual Channel Identifier is a 16-bit field in the ATM header. The VPI and VCI
are used together to determine the destination address of the ATM cell.
Virtual Path (VP)
A collection of virtual channels grouped together for routing purposes sharing a
common VPI.
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Virtual Path Identifier (VPI)
The Virtual Path Identifier is an 8-bit field in the ATM header.The VPI and VCI
are used together to determine the destination address of the ATM cell.
Vp (nominal Velocity of Propagation)
The speed that a pulse travels along a given cable. Vp is expressed as a percentage
of the speed of light in a vacuum.
WAN (Wide Area Network)
A data network engineered for relatively lower speed data transfers over unlimited
distances. Often the links in a WAN are provided by a third party.
Wide Area Network (WAN)
A communications network that uses public and/or private telecommunications
facilities to link computing devices that are spread over a wide geographic area.
Yellow Alarm
The Remote Alarm Indication (RAI (Yellow)) is a 1-bit field in the Path Status
octet (G1) of a PLCP frame. An RAI value in a PLCP frame is set to 1 after an
error condition has been detected. The RAI is cleared (0) after the error condition
has not occurred for a certain period of time.
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Cell Scrambling
Initial Configuration 18
Cell Sychronization
Initial Configuration 18
Network Type
Index
Symbols
Initial Configuration 18
Ethernet Interface
~ Line On LED 10, 70
Initial Configuration 17
Numerics
100Base-TX Networks 53
10Base-2
B
Back Panel LEDs 12
Bootp
MAU 52
10Base-T/100/Base-TX Networks
Connecting 52
Daemon 77
Process Verification 89
Relay 75
10MB/s Ethernet Networks
Connecting 51
9000 System, Minimum Bootp Server Requirements
75
Server
Configuration and Installation 4
Minimum Requirements 76
A
Starting on a PC System 85
AAL-5
Historical Protocol Statistics
MIB 7
Protocol Statistics
Bootptab File
Configuring 87
Example 90
Tags 88
MIB 7
Access Security 8
Accessories, Optional 14
Activity LED
CONFIG 13, 21, 103, 107
Ethernet 10
OC-3 ATM Interface 13
Telemetry Port 70
Token-Ring 12
Verifying the Installation 69
Agilent Private MIB 7
Alarms
RMON-1 MIB 7
Assistance Phone Number xi
ATM Interface
C
Cable
Media Filter 56
Type 1 (STP) 55
Cables
Connector Pin-Outs 120
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Serial Port Interface 119
Token-Ring 118
Cables and Connectors 115, 116
Cell Scrambling
Connector
Bypass Power 49
Cable Pin-Outs 120
ATM Interface
DB-9 54
Initial Configuration 18
OC-3 ATM Interface 34
Cell Sychronization
ATM Interface
OC-3 ATM Interface 34
Cell Sync LED
DB-9 to Data Connector Pin-Out 124
RJ-11 62, 63
RJ-45 54
RS-232 Pin-Out, 25-Pin 120
STP Network Connector Pin-Outs 124
Terminal Cable Pin-Out, 25-Pin 122
Terminal Cable Pin-Out, 9-Pin 122
Token-Ring Data 56
OC-3 ATM Interface 13
Cold Start 96
Information Reset 93, 96
Menu Item 97
Collision LED
Ethernet 11
Configuration
Bootptab File 87
Modify/View Menu 22
Options, Probe 2
Probe, Bootp Server 75
PVC 7
Date 23
2000 23
SVC 7
Probe
Using a Local Terminal 17
Connection
Initial Configuration 17
DB-9 54
Data Switch 66
Local/Direct, Probe 61
Modem 61
to Data Connector Cable Pin-Outs 124
Ethernet Interface 28
Initial Configuration 17
Token-Ring Interface 31
Display Interface Summary
Menu 36
OC3 ATM Network, In-Band 57
Out-of-Band, Serial 49
Probe to the Network
10Base-T/100Base-TX Networks 52
10MB/s Ethernet Networks 51
Token-Ring Networks 54
Probe to the Network (Out-of-Band) 50
Ring-in (RI) 56
Ring-out (RO) 56
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Firmware
Using a Networked PC and a Terminal 106
Fiber-Optic
MAU 52
Filter, Media 56
Filters
Using Networked HP-UX Workstation and
Terminal 102
New Probe Firmware 100
RMON-1 MIB 7
Firmware Download
Allow (Enable) 24
TFTP, Enable 8
Full/Half Duplex
E
Ethernet Interface 29
Encapsulation
Protocol 129
Ethernet Interface
Autodiscovery Echo Interval
Full/Half Duplex 29
IP Address 28
Initial Configuration 17
Link Speed 28
HP 9000 System, Minimum Bootp Server
Requirements 75
HP OpenView NetMetrix/UX (for HP-UX or Solaris)
2
Physical Connector 28
Port Number 26
HP-UX Workstation, Using to Download new
Firmware 102
Port Type 27
Subnet Mask 28
Initial Configuration 17
Telemetry Port 27, 31
In-Band
Events
RMON-1 MIB 7
Exit
Expansion Modules, Token-Ring 55
and Configuration 4
Probe 2, 42, 44
F
Fast Ethernet Interface
Telemetry Port 27
Fault LED
Rack or Cabinet 45
Table 45
Agilent J3972A Probe 13
Ethernet 11
Probe, Wall 47
Selecting a Location 43
Telemetry Port 70
Verifying the Installation 69
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Verifying Probe 69
Verifying the
Power On, Verifying the Installation 69
Status 10
~ Line On 69
Activity LED 69
Fault LED 69
Power On 69
Line On LED 70
Link LED
Ethernet 10
Link Speed
Ethernet Interface 28
Interface Summary
Display, Menu 36
Interface Values
Modify/View Menu 25, 29
Configuration 13
OC-3 ATM Interface 33, 34, 35
and Installation Overview 4
Introduction 2
IP Address 77
Log
Ethernet Interface 28
Token-Ring Interface 31
MAC Address 77
Main Menu
L
LAN Manager
Using 82
LanProbe
Warm Start Menu Item 95
LED
~ Line On 10, 70
Probe 19
Modem Installation 62
10Base-2 52
Fiber-Optic 52
~ Line On, Verifying the Installation 69
Activity 70
Activity, Ethernet 10
Activity, Telemetry Port 70
Activity, Token-Ring 12
Back Panel 12
Collision, Ethernet 11
Fault, Agilent J3972A Probe 13
Fault, Ethernet 11
Fault, Telemetry Port 70
Fault, Verifying the Installation 69
Link, Ethernet 10
AAL-5 Historical Protocol Statistics 7
AAL-5 Protocol Statistics 7
Agilent Private 7
Per PVC AAL-5 Protocol Statistics 7
Signaling Layer Historical Statistics 7
Signaling Layer Statistics 7
Supported 7
SVC Configuration 7
MIB-II
Power On 10, 70
Supported 7
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Using 82
Modem
O
OC-3 ATM
Carrier Detect 65
Connect Responses 39
Connection 61
Control String
Initial Configuration 17
Data Compression 65
Error Correction 65
Hang-Up String 39
Hardware Flow Control 64
No-Connect Responses 40
Probe Installation 63
OC-3 ATM Interface
Cell Scrambling 34
Cell Sychronization 34
Port Number 33, 34
Port Type 33, 35
OC3 ATM Network
Connection 57
OC-3 ATM Networks 57
on 69
OpenView NetMetrix/UX 2
Operation, Probe 92
Optical Bypass
Option 125 (Accessory) 14
Option 125
Optical Bypass (Accessory) 14
Optional Accessories 14
Out-of-Band
RS-232 Connector Pin-Out, 25 to 25-Pin 121
Serial Port
IP Address 64
Speed 64
Subnet Mask 64
Modify/View Configuration Values Menu 22
Modify/View Interface Values Menu 25, 29
OC-3 ATM Interface 33, 34, 35
MsAU (Media Station Access Unit) 55
Serial Connection 49, 60
Trouble-shooting the Installation 70
Overview
Installation and Configuration 4
Probe 5
System 5
N
NetMetrix/UX (for UNIX)
HP OpenView 2
Network Type
Packet Capture
ATM Interface
Enable 8
RMON-1 MIB 7
Initial Configuration 18
OC-3 ATM Interface 35
Novell NetWare
Packet Capture, Allow (Enable) 24
Parts Included, Probe 14
PC Station, Using to Download new Firmware 106
PC System, Minimum Bootp Server Requirements 75
PC, Emulating a Terminal 13
Using 84
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Per PVC AAL-5
Historical Protocol Statistics
Overview 5
MIB 7
Protocol Statistics
Power Cord 14
Rear Panel 20, 54
Restarting 93
Self-Tests 69
Specifications 126
Starting 68
Table Installation 45
Time
Initial Configuration 17
Time Zone
Initial Configuration 17
Wall Installation 47
MIB 7
Physical Connector
Ethernet Interface 28
Port Number
Ethernet Interface 26
OC-3 ATM Interface 33, 34
Token-Ring Interface 30
Port Type
POST
Protocol
Power-On Self-Tests 69
Power
Encapsulation 129
PVC Configuration
Cord 14
Switch 68
Power On LED 10, 70
Verifying the Installation 69
Private MIB, Agilent 7
Probe 44
MIB 7
Back Panel 54
Cold Start 96
R
Menu Item 97
Ring Number
Ring Speed
Token-Ring Interface
CONFIG Button 96
Date
Download New Firmware 100
Hardware Kit 14
Included Parts 14
Installation 42
Ring-out (RO) 56
Introduction 2
Main Menu 19
RJ-11 Connector 62, 63
RJ-45 54
Memory Allocation 130
Modem Installation 63
Operation 92
to RJ-45 Connector Pin-Outs 123
RMON MIB 7
RMON-1 MIB
166
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Alarms 7
Events 7
Filters 7
Log 7
Packet Capture 7
Server
Setup
Bootp
Minimum Requirements 76
Starting the HP or Sun 79
Trap 7
RS-232 Connector
(Port) Pin-Out, 25-Pin 120
Terminal Connection 19
Bootp Server
on a PC 81
on HP or Sun System 77
Signaling Layer Historical Statistics
MIB 7
Signaling Layer Statistics
MIB 7
S
SAM 78
Security
SNMP
Access 8
Configure 24
Modify/View Security Values Menu 24
Packet Capture 8
Supported 7
Start
Cold 96
Configure 24
Selecting a Location
Warm 93
Starting
for Probe 43
Bootp Server, on a PC System 85
Probe 68
Self-Tests, Probe 69
Serial Communications
SLIP Link 3, 64
Station
Serial Connection 60
Serial Port
Management 8
Hardware Flow Control 39
Interface Cables 119
IP Address 38
Initial Configuration 17
Mode 39
Verifying the Installation 69
Ethernet Interface 28
Initial Configuration 17
Serial Port 38
Initial Configuration 17
Modem Control String 17
Modify/View Settings 37
Speed 39
Initial Configuration 17
Subnet Mask 38
Token-Ring Interface 31
Summary
Display Interface Summary Menu 36
Sun SPARC System, Minimum Bootp Server
Requirements 75
Supported MIBs 7
SVC Configuration
MIB 7
Initial Configuration 17
167
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System
HP 9000, Minimum Bootp Server Requirements
Ring Speed
Initial Configuration 17
Subnet Mask 31
75
PC, Minimum Bootp Server Requirements 75
Sun SPARC, Minimum Bootp Server
Requirements 75
Token-Ring Speed 31
Token-Ring Networks
Connecting 54
System Overview 5
Token-Ring Speed
Token-Ring Interface 31
T
Table Installation, Probe 45
Telemetry Port
RMON-1 MIB 7
Trouble-shooting
Activity LED 70
Fast Ethernet Interface 27
Fault LED 70
Out-of-Band Installation 70
Troubleshooting
OC-3 ATM Installation 71
Type 1 (STP) cable 55
Token-Ring Interface 31
Terminal
Probe Configuration (Local) 17
Using a Local for Configuration 19
Terminal Cable Connector Pin-Out
25-Pin 122
V
9-Pin 122
Time 23
W
Probe
Wall Installation, Probe 47
Time Zone 23
Cycling Power 95
Information Reset 93, 96
Menu Item 95
Probe
Token-Ring
Cable
Impedance 118
Cables 118
Data Connector 56
Token-Ring Interface
Default Gateway IP Address 31
IP Address 31
Port Number 30
Port Type 31
Ring Number 32
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