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This document describes how to connect and configure E-3 Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) SwitchProbe devices.
This device is a standards-based, non-intrusive, applications-aware data source that collects information about the performance of E-3 ATM links. This device monitors ATM links that are private enterprise networks or uplinks (WAN links) to a service provider.
This document includes the following sections:
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Warning This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, you must be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. To see translated versions of the warnings, refer to the translated safety warnings appendix in the Cisco SwitchProbe Installation and Configuration Guide. |
Warning This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that a fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 120 VAC, 15A U.S. (240 VAC, 10A international) is used on the phase conductors (all current-carrying conductors). |
Note EIA/TIA-232 and EIA/TIA-449 were known as recommended standards RS-232 and RS-449 before their acceptance as standards by the Electronics Industries Association (EIA) and Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA). |
Before beginning the installation process, read the following installation cautions and warnings:
Note To see the warnings in multiple languages, see the appendix "Translated Safety Warnings" in the Cisco SwitchProbe Installation and Configuration Guide. |
Warning The safety cover is an integral part of the product. Do not operate the unit without the safety cover installed. Operating the unit without the cover in place will invalidate the safety approvals and pose a risk of fire and electrical hazards. |
Warning Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source. |
Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. |
Warning This equipment is to be installed and maintained by service personnel only as defined by AS/NZS 3260 Clause 1.2.14.3 Service Personnel. |
Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. |
Warning The device is designed to work with TN power systems. |
Warning Before working on a system that has an on/off switch, turn OFF the power and unplug the power cord. |
Warning Before working on equipment that is connected to power lines, remove jewelry (including rings, necklaces and watches). Metal objects will heat up when connected to power and ground and can cause serious burns or weld the metal object to the terminals. |
Warning To prevent the device from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum recommended ambient temperature of 104° F (40° C). To prevent airflow restriction, allow at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) of clearance around the ventilation openings. |
Warning To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety: |
Warning This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that a fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 120 VAC, 15A U.S. (240 VAC, 10A international) is used on the phase conductors (all current-carrying conductors). |
Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. |
Warning Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions: they prevent exposure to hazardous voltages and currents inside the chassis; they contain electromagnetic interference (EMI) that might disrupt other equipment; and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not operate the system unless all cards, faceplates, front covers, and rear covers are in place. |
Warning This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area is where access can only be gained by service personnel through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security, and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location. |
Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. |
Before unpacking the shipping carton, ensure that there is no visible damage to the carton. If there is damage, notify the carrier representative, and arrange for a representative to be present while you unpack the carton.
After opening the shipping carton and removing the unit, inspect it for any obvious damage that might have occurred during shipment. If any damage is present, file a claim with the carrier.
Inspect the shipping carton contents and verify that you have received the following:
This section describes the physical features of the E-3 ATM SwitchProbe device.
Note Before connecting the device to the network, you must configure it with an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway address. For more information, see the chapter "Initializing a SwitchProbe Device" in the Cisco SwitchProbe Installation and Configuration Guide. To connect this device to the network, see "Connectin g an E-3 ATM SwitchProbe Device to a Network Segment" in this document. |
The E-3 ATM SwitchProbe device is housed in rack-mountable, front-access chassis that measures 17 inches wide, by 16.5 inches deep, by 5.25 inches high (43.18cm wide by 41.91cm deep by 13.34cm high). You can mount this device in a 19-inch equipment rack.
For instructions on mounting the device in a rack, see the chapter "Installing a SwitchProbe Device" in the Cisco SwitchProbe Installation and Configuration Guide.
The following sections describe each area of the E-3 ATM SwitchProbe device:
Figure 1 shows the front panel of the E-3 ATM SwitchProbe device.
The following sections describe the elements on the front panel of the E-3 ATM SwitchProbe device:
Table 1 describes the LEDs on the chassis front panel.
LED Label | LED Color | Status | Meaning |
---|---|---|---|
POWER | Green | On | Proper power is being supplied to the device. This LED is normally on. |
Off | Proper power is not being supplied to the device. | ||
FAULT | Red | On or | Hardware or software error in the device. |
Off | Device is working properly. | ||
N/A | N/A | Reserved for future diagnostic use. | |
ACTIVITY | Amber | On | Heavy network traffic. |
Blinking | Moderate network traffic. | ||
Off | No network traffic. |
There is a small pin hole (Figure 1) to the left of the LEDs that provides access to the manual reset button. To manually reboot the device, insert a small object such as the tip of a pen, and push inward. A slight press of the manual reset button reboots the device.
Note When you reset a SwitchProbe device, all counters are cleared to
zero. Any changes you made to the device settings (using the Agent
Configuration Utility) since the previous reset take effect. You can also reset the device using the Reset Agent option of the Agent Configuration Utility. For more information about this option, see the chapter "Initializing a SwitchProbe Device" in the Cisco SwitchProbe Installation and Configuration Guide. |
The following sections describe the interfaces on the E-3 ATM SwitchProbe device:
E-3 ATM SwitchProbe devices contain the following two network interface cards (NICs).
Note The interface location is a logical representation, not always the physical slot location in the chassis. |
The default mode of this interface (manage) allows the SwitchProbe device to communicate on the network. You can change the mode of the Ethernet interface using the Agent Configuration Utility.
Note To ensure optimum performance, Cisco Systems recommends that you maintain the interface in manage mode |
For information about configuring network interfaces, see the chapter "Configuring SwitchProbe Devices" in the Cisco SwitchProbe Installation and Configuration Guide.
For information about the Agent Configuration Utility, see these sources of information:
The Ethernet interface (interface 1) supports 10Base2 (Thinnet), 10Base5 (Thicknet), or 10BaseT unshielded twisted pair (UTP). The factory configuration is indicated on the front panel with an appropriate label. The connector for each topology is as follows:
Interface 1 is designed to communicate with the TrafficDirector application in manage mode, but you can configure the interface to simultaneously track network traffic and communicate with the TrafficDirector application in manage and monitor mode.
For information about configuring network interfaces, see the chapter "Configuring SwitchProbe Devices" in the Cisco SwitchProbe Installation and Configuration Guide.
For information about the Agent Configuration Utility, see these sources of information:
This interface supports E-3 only. The physical ATM interface has a BNC connector that attaches to the E-3 tap, and four LEDs. The ATM interface operates in monitor mode only (tracking network traffic).
The Peripheral Controller Card (PCC), always designated as interface 2, has the following three external components:
This 9-pin, male, D-type connector supports RS-232 signals.
Table 2 shows the console and remote port specifications.
Port Setting | Specification |
---|---|
Line rate | 9600 bps (default) |
Line code | ASYNC |
Line interface | EIA/TIA-232 |
No. of bits | 8 |
No. of stop bits | 1 |
Parity | None |
You can only use the remote port to exchange management data to and from an attached device such as a management station or a modem. You must configure the remote port to manage mode. The remote port can be the secondary management port if communication to the primary management port is lost.
Note You cannot use the remote port to monitor a network segment. |
To adjust the baud rate of the remote port, see the chapter "Physical Description" in the Cisco SwitchProbe Installation and Configuration Guide.
The port has a 9-pin male, D-type connector that supports RS-232 signals. When you configure the device (set IP address, gateway address, network mask, and so on) using an ASCII terminal, you must connect that terminal to this port. For more information about configuring the device using an ASCII terminal, see the chapter "Initializing a SwitchProbe Device" in the Cisco SwitchProbe Installation and Configuration Guide.
Note You cannot use the console port to monitor a network segment. |
Use a null-modem cable to connect the console port to the ASCII terminal. For a sample wiring diagram, see the appendix "Cable Pinouts" in the Cisco SwitchProbe Installation and Configuration Guide.
Note EIA/TIA-232 and EIA/TIA-530 were known as recommended standards RS-232 and RS-530 before acceptance as standards by the Electronic Industries Association (EIA) and Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA). |
You use the configurable DIP switches (labeled SW1) between the console and remote ports to adjust the baud rate of the console port and set the boot mode of the device.
Table 3 shows the DIP switch settings.
Switch | Setting | Result |
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1 | Off (default) | Boot from flash memory |
2 | Off (default) | Reserved |
3, 4 | 3 = off | Console port = 1200 bps |
3 = off | Console port = 2400 bps | |
3 = on (default) | Console port = 9600 bps | |
3 = on | Console port = 19200 bps |
Note Cisco SwitchProbe devices ship with the latest version of agent
firmware loaded in both EPROM and flash memory. If an updated
version becomes available, you might need to upgrade the agent
firmware. For information about updating the firmware, see the
chapter "Configuring SwitchProbe Devices" in the Cisco
SwitchProbe Installation and Configuration Guide. Because SwitchProbe devices boot from flash memory by default, all upgraded agent firmware is written to flash memory. Regardless of any upgrade, the factory-installed, original version of agent firmware remains in the EPROM. Therefore, if a firmware upgrade fails, you can force the device to boot from the EPROM by setting DIP switch 1 to on. The agent will boot from the EPROM and use the original version of firmware. If the flash becomes corrupted, the agent automatically boots from EPROM, regardless of the setting of DIP switch 1. |
Table 4 describes the LEDs on the Ethernet interface.
LED Position | LED Color | Status | Meaning |
---|---|---|---|
Left LED | Green | On | Link signal detected. |
Right LED
| Amber | On | Heavy network traffic. |
Figure 2 shows the Ethernet interface LEDs.
Table 5 describes the LEDs on the ATM interface card.
LED Position | LED Color | Status | Meaning |
---|---|---|---|
First | Green | On | Interface receiving link signal from network DCE device. |
Off | No link signal detected from network DCE device, or no cable attached to interface DB-15 port. | ||
Second | Green | Off | Not used. |
Third | Green | On | Interface receiving link signal from network DTE device. |
Off | No link signal detected from network DTE device, or no cable attached to interface DB-15 port. | ||
Fourth | Green | Off | Not used. |
Figure 3 shows the ATM interface LEDs.
Figure 4 shows the rear panel of an E-3 ATM SwitchProbe device.
The power switch is on the upper right of the rear panel of the device.
Caution To avoid damaging the device, you cannot turn the power off for four seconds after you turn the power on. |
The power socket is located on the lower right rear panel of the E-3 ATM SwitchProbe device. The power socket has three metal prongs.
Each E-3 ATM SwitchProbe device is equipped with an AC power cord for connection to an appropriate power source. To connect the device to a power source, see "Connecting the E-3 ATM SwitchProbe Device to a Power Source."
Note The power supply automatically adjusts to the applied voltage. There is no switch to change input voltage if the device is moved from the United States to Europe. |
Note Before connecting an E-3 ATM SwitchProbe device to the network, you must configure it with an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway address. For more information, see the chapter "Initializing a SwitchProbe Device" in the Cisco SwitchProbe Installation and Configuration Guide. |
Before connecting this device to the network, note the following warnings.
Note To see the warnings in multiple languages, see the appendix "Translated Safety Warnings" in the Cisco SwitchProbe Installation and Configuration Guide. |
Warning Hazardous network voltages are present in WAN ports regardless of whether power to the unit is OFF or ON. To avoid electric shock, use caution when working near WAN ports. When detaching cables, detach the end away from the unit first. |
Warning This equipment is to be installed and maintained by service personnel only as defined by AS/NZS 3260 Clause 1.2.14.3 Service Personnel. |
Warning The telecommunications lines must be disconnected 1) before unplugging the main power connector and/or 2) while the housing is open. |
Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. |
To connect an E-3 ATM SwitchProbe device to the network segment, see the following sections:
The Ethernet interface supports Thicknet, Thinnet, or unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable types; the device is set to one of the three types when it is manufactured. A label in the lower portion of the device front panel indicates the factory-set configuration.
Table 6 describes the label and corresponding connection.
If the Label States... | You Connect |
---|---|
Configured for AUI | A Thicknet (10Base5) cable to the Thicknet connector. |
Configured for BNC | A Thinnet (10Base2) cable to the Thinnet connector. |
Configured for UTP | A UTP cable to the RJ-45 UTP connector. |
Connecting an E-3 ATM interface to a full-duplex network segment is a two-stage process:
Note The E-3 tap is a passive device that presents high impedance to the link. Therefore, you can connect and disconnect the E-3 ATM SwitchProbe device from the tap without disrupting the integrity of the link being monitored. |
To connect the E-3 tap to the E-3 ATM SwitchProbe device, see Figure 5 and follow these steps:
Step 1 Locate the 15-foot cable (with a male DB-15 connector at one end and a female DB-15 connector at the other end) that is shipped with the tap.
Step 2 Plug the female connector of this cable into port 1 on the E-3 ATM interface
(port 1 is the ATM port).
Step 3 Plug the other end of the 15-foot cable (the end with the male DB-15 connector) into the female DB-15 port of the E-3 tap.
To connect the E-3 tap to the network, see Figure 6 and follow these steps:
Step 1 Locate the two cables that connect one E-3 ATM switch, server, or router to another E-3 ATM switch, server, or router.
Step 2 Unplug these two cables from one of the two E-3 ATM devices.
Step 3 Plug the ends of these two cables into the two ports labeled IN on the E-3 tap.
(The device plugged into the two IN ports is the DTE device).
Step 4 Locate two six-foot cables (with BNC connectors at each end) that are shipped with the SwitchProbe device.
Step 5 Plug one end of each of these cables into the two ports labeled OUT on the
E-3 tap.
Step 6 Plug the remaining connector on each of these cables into the E-3 ATM device from which you unplugged cables in Step 2. (The device plugged into the two OUT ports on the tap is the DCE device.)
Step 7 See Figure 7 to confirm that the new cabling setup reestablished the connections you had previously.
To connect the E-3 ATM SwitchProbe device to a power source, follow these steps:
Step 1 Using the AC power cord included with the device, connect one end of the cord to the power socket.
Warning This equipment is intended to be grounded. Ensure that the host is connected to earth ground during normal use. |
Step 2 Connect the other end of the AC power cord to a suitable power source.
Note Depending on the voltage applied from the power source, the power supply automatically switches to the appropriate condition. |
You can connect a management device to the E-3 ATM SwitchProbe device in one of two ways:
The E-3 ATM SwitchProbe device supports out-of-band management through the serial port (labeled Remote) using SLIP or through the Ethernet interface.
You can use the SLIP connection as a secondary connection through which you access all network statistics. The SLIP link is normally used as a backup link when the network is not operational or when the agent is not accessible.
To perform out-of-band management through the active Ethernet interface, follow these steps:
Step 1 Connect an Ethernet cable to the active Ethernet interface.
Step 2 Configure the interface mode to manage.
The E-3 ATM SwitchProbe device supports side-band management (manage and monitor mode on the same interface) through the active Ethernet interface of the device.
To make a side-band connection, follow these steps:
Step 1 Connect an Ethernet cable to the active Ethernet interface.
Step 2 Configure the interface mode to manage and monitor.
The Cisco SwitchProbe Installation and Configuration Guide (shipped with all Cisco SwitchProbe devices) explains the basic configuration process. Read and follow the instructions in that guide to configure the agent firmware in your SwitchProbe device.
However, the following sections in this document contain E-3 ATM-specific configuration instructions:
To configure a E-3 ATM SwitchProbe device using the Agent Configuration Utility, follow these steps:
Step 1 From the Agent Configuration Utility main menu, enter 8 and press Enter.
Step 2 To select the E-3 ATM interface, enter 3 and press Enter.
Step 3 From the first page of the menu, enter 31 and press Enter to go to the next page.
The second page of the Agent Configuration Utility menu is displayed.
Step 4 To configure interface options, enter 14 and press Enter.
The Interface Options menu for the E-3 ATM interface (Figure 8) is displayed.
Note You can also use command-line objects to set values in the special E-3 ATM interface-specific parameters. For more information, see "C onfiguring the E-3 ATM Device with Command-Line Objects". |
Step 5 To return to the Agent Configuration Utility main menu, enter 18 and press Enter.
Interface Options Menu.
Interface number : 3
[8] Toggle rawhdr_capture on
[11] Toggle ATM_framing ATM-direct
[14] Toggle coset_mode on
[15] Toggle scrambling_mode on
[16] Toggle E3_format G.832
[17] Toggle Manage mode off
[18] Toggle Monitor mode on
[19] Go Back to Main Menu
Selection#:
Table 7 describes the options in the Interface Options menu.
The following section explains the special command-line objects for configuring the E-3 ATM interface options (if_options). For more information about command-line mode, see the chapter "Using Command-Line Mode to Customize SwitchProbe Devices" in the Cisco SwitchProbe Installation and Configuration Guide.
You can also configure the E-3 ATM interface using the Interface Options menu of the Agent Configuration Utility. The syntax for viewing or changing these special commands is:
get if_options option_name
set if_options option_name { on | off }
Note The command-line syntax is case-sensitive. |
Table 8 describes the command-line objects.
Option | Description and Action |
---|---|
rawhdr_capture | When off (the default setting), AAL 5 header information is not included in data captures of interface packets. To include AAL 5 header information, set the value to on as in the following example: set if_options rawhdr_capture on
|
ATM_framing | When off (the default setting), the E-3 ATM interface is set to a framing value of PLCP (Physical Layer Convergence Protocol). To change the framing standard to ATM-Direct, set the value to on as in the following example: set if_options ATM_framing on
|
coset_mode | When on (the default setting), the interface adds the coset polynomial to the received Header Check Sum (HCS) octet. To force the interface to not add the coset polynomial, set the value to off as in the following example: set if_options coset_mode off
|
scrambling_mode | When off (the default setting), the interface received scrambled data. To allow the interface to receive scrambled data, set the value to on as in the following example: set if_options scrambling_mode on
|
E3_format | When off (the default setting), the E3 format is G.751. To change the E3_format to G.832, set the value on as in the following example: set if_options E3_format on
|
Table 9 lists the technical specifications for the E-3 ATM SwitchProbe device.
Standards compliance for all E-3 ATM SwitchProbe devices is as follows:
Item | Specification | |
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Power consumption | 250W maximum | |
Power input | 100-115/220-240 Vac, 7.0/4.0 A, 50-60 Hz (auto-switching) | |
Operating temperature | 32º to 104ºF (0º to 40ºC) | |
Storage temperature | -40º to 140ºF (-4º to 60ºC) | |
Humidity | 5% to 95% rel. humidity (noncondensing) | |
Dimensions | 5.25 x 17 x 16.5 in. (excluding 1 in.-wide rack-mount clips) | |
Weight | 24 pounds (10.89kg) | |
Port type |
| |
| Ethernet | DB15 10Base5 (Thicknet) |
| Console and remote | Connector styleDB-9 male connector |
| E-3 ATM | DB15 (supports connection to E-3 tap) |
Network management standards
| SNMP V1 | |
Manage/monitor interfaces and available modes | Interface 1, EthernetMode: Manage | |
ATM signals | UNI 3.0, UNI 3.1, UNI 4.0 | |
Emulated LANs | LANE 2.0, CIP (per RFC 1577), MPOA v1.0 using LLC encapsulation (per RFC 1483) |
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