COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Unit Models 3610 and 3611 Operator’s Guide 3610-A2-GB91-90 12th Edition (July 1999) Changes and enhancements to the product and to the information herein will be documented and issued as a new release.
Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. – Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 3610-A2-GB91-90 July 1999 Safety Instructions...
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LE PRESÉNT APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE N'ÉMET PAS DE BRUITS RADIOÉLECTRIQUES DÉPASSANT LES LIMITES APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS NUMÉRIQUES DE LA CLASSE A PRESCRITES DANS LE RÈGLEMENT SUR LE BROUILLAGE RADIOÉLECTRIQUE ÉDICTÉ PAR LE MINISTÈRE DES COMMUNICATIONS DU CANADA. WARNING WARNING July 1999 3610-A2-GB91-90...
REN for your calling area. If your Model 3610 or 3611 DSU (with DBM) causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance.
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The DDS Service Order Number is 6.0Y. The jack configurations required are RJ48S for the Model 3610 DSU and RJ48T for the Model 3611. With an RJ48T configuration, you must specify the number of data lines you require. Refer to the Technical Specifications section of Chapter 1 for V.32 DBM jack information.
........Replacing Firmware of an Installed Model 3610 DSU Overview .
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Aggregate Switched Backup for a Multipoint Configuration External DTE Lead Control of Backup Model 3610 DSU Hardware Switch Location Model 3610 Circuit Card Switch and Jumper Locations Model 3610 DSU Electrical Connection Model 3610 DSU NMS Connection Model 3610 DSU Async Terminal...
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TDM Technical Specifications 1-15 MCMP Technical Specifications 1-16 Technical Specifications for Digital Bridge Capability Model 3610 DSU Switch Settings Model 3610 DSU Jumper Straps Model 3611 DSU Switch Settings Model 3611 Jumper Straps 3600 Series DSU Status Indicators Status Branch Menu Selections...
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Point-to-Point Dial Backup Error Messages C-10 TDM/MCMP/Bridge Configuration Error Messages DCP Keypad to Async Terminal Symbols Translation Model 3610 — Digital Network Connector (DDS and 4-Wire Switched 56 kbps) Pin Assignments Model 3610 — 6-Pin Network Connector (V.32 DBM and 2-Wire Switched 56 kbps) Pin Assignments...
This operator’s guide contains installation and operation information for the COMSPHEREr 3600 Series Data Service Units (DSUs), Models 3610 and 3611. The Model 3610 is a standalone unit while the Model 3611 is carrier-mounted. There are two types of Model 3611 DSUs, modular and non-modular.
Related Documents Basic DSU product documentation includes the following: 3610-A2-GB46 COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units, Models 3610 and 3611, User’s Guide 3610-A2-GB48 COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units, Models 3610 and 3611, Time Division Multiplexer, Multichannel Multipoint, and Digital Bridge Options, User’s Guide...
............. . Equipment Warranty and Support Overview The COMSPHEREr 3600 Series Data Service Units (DSUs), Models 3610 and 3611, support communication between computers and other data processing devices by providing connections to digital transmission facilities. NOTE...
For further information, see the section entitled Rate Adaption later in this chapter. NMS control. The Models 3610 and 3611 DSUs can be controlled by the following Paradyne Network Management Systems (NMS): COMSPHERE 6700 or 6800 Series NMS;...
However, it does not support nondisruptive diagnostics. Diagnostic Control Panel control. Both the Model 3610 and 3611 DSUs can be controlled from a diagnostic control panel with a 2-line, 16-character liquid crystal display (LCD), light-emitting diode (LED) status indicators, and software-defined function keys.
COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units Order the COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units, Models 3610 and 3611, Dial Backup Module and SNA Diagnostic Interface Options, Applications Guide if the Dial Backup Module (DBM) or SNA Diagnostic Interface options are part of your configuration.
Figure 1-1. Single-Port Point-to-Point Circuit with Nondisruptive Diagnostics 3610-A2-GB91-90 DTE rate. For example, select 1.2 kbps for the synchronous port speed if the asynchronous port speed if the asynchronous port speed is 150 or 300 bps, select 2.4 kbps if it is 600 bps, and 7.2 bps if it is 1800 bps.
Table 1-3 to determine the overspeed or underspeed percentage at which the DSU port can operate. Figure 1-2. Single-Port Multipoint Circuit with Nondisruptive Diagnostics 3610-A2-GB91-90 Character Size Table 1-2 July 1999 Introduction Table 1-3 V.14 DTE Overspeed/...
For asynchronous ports to operate at 1200 bps, the individual asynchronous port speeds for both the control and tributary DSUs must be set to =Sync (Async Rate = Sync) when the port’s Async-to-Sync capability is enabled (Async Sync = Enab). July 1999 3610-A2-GB91-90...
3600 Series network. Table 1-4 lists the diagnostic capabilities supported by a 3600 Series DSU communicating with another device. In each combination of equipment, the Model 3610 and 3611 DSUs can be either the control or the tributary. Table 1-4...
DC connection (S1-2 ON and S1-1 Off). NOTE For a Model 3611 control DSU, network management connection is through the SDU. For a Model 3610 DSU, a 3600 Hubbing Device is required for NMS connection. July 1999 In-Band C). It operates at...
(MCMP). The technique selected is determined by your LinkConfig (Link Configuration) selection under the Diagnostic General option set and MUX Setup configuration options (Tables 6-4 guide). July 1999 through 6-11 in Chapter 6 of this 3610-A2-GB91-90...
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DTE, and each tributary responds one at a time with data. 3610-A2-GB91-90 When a tributary DTE raises RTS, no other DTE should be transmitting. The tributary DSU sends a few bytes of diagnostic data upstream before raising CTS to the tributary DTE.
DSU and then addressing the tributary DSU from the control. An address issued by the NMS is defined as control channel/control network address/tributary network address (e.g., 1/157/1). This type of addressing is called link-level network addressing. July 1999 section that 3610-A2-GB91-90...
DMC mode – Table 1-7 to convert ADp address to DMC address. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Control Network Address A control DSU’s network address can be within a range of 1 to 255 when using ADp. Although an attached DBM occupies the same slot as its parent DSU, it is a separate addressable entity that is assigned its own address (the DSU’s address plus 1).
COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units Conversion Table for DATAPHONE II Addresses Conversion from ADp Addresses to DATAPHONE II (DP II) DPII 1-16 Table 1-6 (1 of 2) DPII DPII July 1999 DPII 3610-A2-GB91-90...
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Conversion Table for DATAPHONE II Addresses Conversion from ADp Addresses to DATAPHONE II (DP II) DPII ADp broadcast address only. Valid address for DBM only. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Table 1-6 (2 of 2) DPII DPII July 1999 Introduction DPII 1-17...
COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units Conversion from ADp Addresses to DMC 1-18 Table 1-7 (1 of 5) Conversion Table for DMC Addresses Carr Slot July 1999 Carr Slot 3610-A2-GB91-90...
Control and tributary DSUs must be configured on one line; DBMs should be configured on a separate line. Remote commands may cause data errors that may require retransmission of data. July 1999 Carr Slot 3e20 3e40 3e60 3f00 3f20 3f40 3f60 3610-A2-GB91-90...
DBM-V, DBM-S, or DBM-D. For further explanation of the TDM and MCMP configurations, order the COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units, Models 3610 and 3611, Time Division Multiplexer, Multichannel Multipoint, and Digital Bridge Options, Applications Guide. Single-port aggregate switching configurations are discussed in the following paragraphs.
(Table 6-9): – Rate(Kbps) (DBM Rate) must be set to the same rate as the DSU rate (no rate adaption). – Diag Type (Diagnostic Type – Diagnostic DBM Options) must be set to None or Disr. July 1999 (Table 6-5): 3610-A2-GB91-90...
DSU. The 6700 Series NMS software provides a Commands pull-down window to access Standby Facility. Figure 1-7. Aggregate Switched Backup for a Multipoint Configuration 3610-A2-GB91-90 The DSU’s timing is taken from the source specified in the AgSw Timing (Aggregate Switch Timing) configuration option.
DSU’s DTR lead at the aggregate port to be turned off. When the DTR lead has been off for at least one second, the DSU switches the DTE data path from the aggregate port back to the DDS line. July 1999 3610-A2-GB91-90...
DTR and DSR lead signals, that occurs between the external DBU and the DSU’s aggregate port. (Order the COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units, Models 3610 and 3611, Dial Backup and SNA Diagnostic Interface Options, Applications Guide for backup information on using the internal DBM.)
3000 Series Carrier (16 DSUs with DBMs plus SDU and fan module) APPROVALS FCC Part 15 FCC Part 68 3610 DSU with or without DBM 3610 DSU with TDM or MCMP 3611 DSU, 3000 Series Carrier Safety 3610 DSU with or without DBM...
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ENVIRONMENT Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Relative Humidity Shock and Vibration HEAT DISSIPATION (MAX.) AT 115 VAC 3610 DSU 3610 DSU with DBM 3610 DSU with TDM/Flex 2-port version 6-port version 3610 DSU with MCMP/Flex 2-port version 6-port version 3611 DSU...
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General 3600 Series Technical Specifications Specifications NMS COMPATIBILITY ASYNC TERMINAL PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS 3610 DSU Height Width Depth 3610 DSU with TDM or MCMP Height Width Depth 3611 DSU (modular or non-modular) Height Width (thickness) Depth Rear Connector Plate (2-port) Height...
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General 3600 Series Technical Specifications Specifications WEIGHT 3610 DSU 3610 with DBM 3610 DSU with TDM/Flex or MCMP/Flex 2-port version 6-port version 3611 DSU (non-modular) 3611 DSU with DBM, DBM-V, DBM-S, or DBM-D 3611 DSU with TDM or MCMP 3611 DSU (modular)
LADS Clear Channel When timing is external (provided by the DTE), the DTE’s clock must be within these ranges. DDS NETWORK INTERFACE 3610 DSU 3611 DSU DIAGNOSTIC INTERFACE 3610 DSU 3611 DSU NETWORK COMPATIBILITY AT&T Technical Reference 62310 – 1987...
APPLICATION MODULATION AND FREQUENCY CHANNEL EQUALIZATION Transmitter Receiver COMMUNICATION LINE DATA RATES 3610-A2-GB91-90 Table 1-9 (2 of 2) DSU Technical Specifications Criteria All Paradyne digital products and other products that are compliant with AT&T Technical Reference 62310 – 1987 3600 Series — enhanced 3600 diagnostics (nondisruptive or disruptive) 3500 Series —...
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DBM COMPATIBILITY RECEIVE VF INTERFACE Dynamic Range V.32 2-wire PSTN Impedance SWITCHED NETWORK INTERFACE 3610 DSU 3611 DSU or DBM-V TRANSMIT VF INTERFACE Signal Level V.32 2-wire PSTN Impedance If a non-3600 Series DBM V.32 modem calls into the DBM with firmware version 2.8 or below, a manual switch to the Dial command is required to complete the backup process.
Specifications APPLICATION COMMUNICATION LINE DATA RATES DBM COMPATIBILITY SWITCHED 56 KBPS NETWORK INTERFACE 3610 DSU 3611 DSU NETWORK COMPATIBILITY 3610-A2-GB91-90 Table 1-11 Criteria Full- or half-duplex data transmission via 56 kbps switched services compatible with AT&T, MCIr, and US SPRINTr using 4-wire switched access to a local exchange carrier (LEC) or an inter-exchange carrier (IEC).
230 5870 A Northern Telecom NIS S204-2e 1986 Table 1-13 Criteria Diagnostic interfaces for the Model 3610 DSU Two 8-pin modular jacks (Note that the 3600 Hubbing Device has a 6-inch attached cable that terminates in a 4-pin modular plug.) 1.9 inches (4.8 cm)
Digital sharing FEP port sharing Digital Bridge PORT SYNCHRONOUS RATES PORT ASYNCHRONOUS RATES PORT DTE INTERFACE 3610 DSU (2-port TDM) 3610 DSU (6-port TDM) 3610 DSU (TDM/DSD) 3611 DSU (non-modular) 3611 DSU (modular) NMS SUPPORT TDM and MCMP circuit cards can be configured to provide TDM capability.
Digital Bridge PORT SYNCHRONOUS RATES Primary (DSU) and Backup (DBM) DIAGNOSTIC SUPPORT PORT DTE INTERFACE 3610 DSU (2-port TDM or MCMP) 3610 DSU (6-port TDM or MCMP) 3610 DSU (TDM/DSD or MCMP/DSD) 3611 DSU (non-modular) 3611 DSU (modular) NMS SUPPORT TDM and MCMP circuit cards can be configured to provide digital bridge capability.
COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units Equipment Warranty and Support For the equipment warranty and support instructions, refer to Warranty, Sales, Service, and Training Information on Page A in the front of this document. 1-40 July 1999 3610-A2-GB91-90...
This chapter tells you how to perform these procedures. A section about replacing firmware is also included. Although the Model 3610 DSU is designed for desk- or table-top operation, an ACCULINKr 3100 Series CSU wall-mount adapter may be ordered to mount the DSU on a wall, an equipment shelf, a 19-inch RS-310-C or 23-inch AT&T DATAPHONEr equipment cabinet.
Refer to the notice at the front of this guide to ensure compliance with FCC, Bell Canada, and Canadian DOC rules. The Model 3610 without options comes from the factory completely assembled in its housing and requires no on-site assembly. The shipping container should include the following items: DSU in housing.
ON is to the rear as you face the front of the DSU. Off is to the front. 3610-A2-GB91-90 The Model 3610 DSU has a switch located behind its diagnostic control panel (DCP). This switch contains two straps. One strap controls the permissive or programmable connection for the V.32 DBM, and one strap controls the...
SWITCH 1 To install the DSU: " Procedure 1. Place the Model 3610 DSU in its planned location. Do not block the ventilation slots on the sides, and be sure to provide adequate clearance at the rear for the cable connections.
Moving the jumper to the right disables the Test Mode Indication. Leave these jumpers in their factory-set positions. The Installed or Removed state indicates the strap is 2-pin. Figure 2-2. Model 3610 Circuit Card Switch and Jumper Locations 3610-A2-GB91-90 Two additional hardware straps, labeled J12 and J13, control the Test Mode Indication feature for the V.35 and...
For information on the TDM, MCMP, or digital bridge option sets, refer to Chapter 6, Configuration Options, and the COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units, Models 3610 and 3611, Time Division Multiplexer, Multichannel Multipoint, and Digital Bridge, User’s Guide Supplement.
Figure 2-3. Model 3610 DSU Electrical Connection Power-Up Routine When power is applied, the DSU: Determines what options (DBM, MUX-TDM or MCMP) are installed, if any. Runs a Device Test on itself and each of the installed options. During the tests, all indicators on the DCP light briefly and the message Power-Up Tests appears on the liquid crystal display (LCD).
Refer to tables in Chapter 6 configuration options. Refer to your COMSPHERE 6700 or 6800 Series NMS documentation to control and configure the DSU from the NMS. Figure 2-4. Model 3610 DSU NMS Connection July 1999 for examples of diagnostic 3610-A2-GB91-90...
Software configurations can be changed from the DCP, an async terminal if the unit is a Model 3610 DSU, or an NMS that supports this feature. 3610-A2-GB91-90 From the DCP and Async Terminal...
COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units Tributary 3610 DSUs can be configured from an NMS provided: The Position configuration option is set to Trib from the DCP The DSU is connected to a control DSU that is connected to the NMS...
DSU DTE Connection The rear panel of the Model 3610 DSU has an EIA-232-D/V.24 (ISO 2110) 25-pin connector for operation at rates up to and including 19.2 kbps, and a ITU-T V.35 (ISO 2593) 34-pin connector for operation at higher rates. Each DSU can be configured to use either interface.
2-12 Replacing Firmware of an Installed Model 3610 DSU To replace or upgrade the firmware in a Model 3610 DSU, remove the DSU circuit card assembly (CCA) and return the CCA to the factory. The CCA will be upgraded and then returned to you, ready for reinstallation.
“gold finger” contacts on the rear edge of its circuit card that plug into a rear connector plate. The rear 3610-A2-GB91-90 Model 3611 Installation ............
(Pins 1 and 2). This is the factory default setting. Disable – Put the jumper on the two pins nearest the rear of the card (Pins 2 and 3). July 1999 (Figures 3-1 and 3-2, 3610-A2-GB91-90...
Table 3-2 DSU (non-modular and modular). Refer to the COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units, Models 3610 and 3611, Dial Backup Module and SNA Diagnostic Interface Options, Applications Guide to set the V.32 DBM interface switch. Table 3-1 Model 3611 DSU Switch Settings Permissive V.32 DBM transmit output level of –9 dBm...
Left — The NMS Adapter Cable is being used with the – 48 Vdc Central Office Power Unit. Right — A standard EIA-232 cable or the NMS adapter cable is being used for the diagnostic channel. July 1999 3610-A2-GB91-90...
Refer to the appropriate section for the type of 3611 DSU you are installing. Figure 3-3. Model 3611 DSU Installation and Circuit Pack Lock 3610-A2-GB91-90 Installing a Non-Modular 3611 DSU To install a non-modular 3611 DSU in the COMSPHERE 3000 Series Carrier: "...
For the EIA-232 connector, the effective shunt capacitance of the circuit, measured at the DSU, including the capacitance of the cable and the DTE, must not exceed 2500 picofarads, as specified in EIA-232-D. July 1999 DSU DTE Connection NOTE 3610-A2-GB91-90...
Health and Status information as described in the Status Branch Chapter 4. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Installing a Modular 3611 DSU The initial installation procedure for the Modular 3611 DSU requires the installation of a rear connector plate onto the rear of the COMSPHERE 3000 Series Carrier.
Remote Loopback – a Test Pattern test. 10. Circuit ID information can be written on the cover plate under the appropriate slot number. 25-Pin Connector Thumbscrews V.35 Adapter V.35 Cable July 1999 F. Proper network connection to the 99-16298 3610-A2-GB91-90...
From the NMS section in this A Model 3611 (or 3610 DSU) can also be set from a 6800 Series NMS using the Change commands (for the 6700 Series NMS, select Config NetWork Devices the appropriate submenu selection). These commands include the following: cho followed by the DSU’s network address allows...
If connecting to a local area data set (LADS) network, refer to the LADS Operation distance limitations governing use of the 3600 Series DSUs for LADS connections. lists the DMC July 1999 NOTE (Figure 3-4, provides connectivity diagrams should section of Chapter 1 for 3610-A2-GB91-90...
EIA232.) Refer to Table 6-10, the General Configuration Options. 3610-A2-GB91-90 4. Perform the tests described in the Testing operation. If you connect the DTE to the V.35 connector, you must set the DTE Port configuration option to V.35 before the DSU can communicate with the DTE.
5. Perform a Digital Test (on the PSTN circuit). 6. Drop the backup. For further information, refer to COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units, Models 3610 and 3611, Dial Backup Module and SNA Diagnostic Interface Options, Applications Guide, which can be ordered.
Diagnostic Control Panel There are two types of diagnostic control panel: the DCP on the Model 3610 and the shared diagnostic control panel (SDCP) used with the Model 3611 in a COMSPHERE 3000 Series Carrier. The DCP for both...
BACKUP Figure 4-2. SDCP and Model 3611 DSU Faceplate Status Indicators The status indicators on the DCP of the Model 3610 DSU and on the faceplate of the Model 3611 DSU continuously provide information on the current operating condition of the DSU. All of the status indicators on the...
For a 3611 Series DSU with TDM or MCMP, the port LED illuminated on the TDM or MCMP faceplate indicates the monitored port. For Model 3610 DSUs, the monitored port is displayed on the DCP’s LED display. DSU is currently selected by the SDCP ( the SDCP addresses one DSU at a time ).
Keypad There are seven keys on the DCP of the standalone Model 3610 DSU and eight on the SDCP of the COMSPHERE 3000 Series Carrier. The additional key on the SDCP, the Select key, is used to connect the SDCP to the DSU in a specific slot in the carrier.
For a Model 3610 (standalone) DSU, the DTE Port (Port1 through Port6), the aggregate data stream (Aggr), or the DCE may be displayed as the data source. When...
Confg The Remote branch menus and displays show an inverse video at the beginning of the first line of the display. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Local/Remote Menu Subbranches The Local branch menu has five subbranches and the Remote branch menu has four: The Status (Stat) branch provides reports on health and status of the DSU and DBM, the DTE’s...
Status branch menu. Status Branch Menu Selections Menu Selection CircQ TPwr Available only if a V.32 DBM is installed. July 1999 Table 4-2 Report Requested Health and Status DTE Leads Status Circuit Quality Identity Report Terminal Power 3610-A2-GB91-90...
DSU. It indicates how long the unit has been operating, whether there is any NMS activity to the unit, and whether there are additional messages. 3610-A2-GB91-90 NOTE If 5 minutes elapse without a key being pressed, the Device Health and Status screen will be redisplayed.
If only one port is active, the DTE Status screen is displayed. If more than one port is active, the Port screen is displayed prior to the DTE Status screen. The following example shows the Port Number screen: Port Number: July 1999 Normal Displ 3610-A2-GB91-90...
DBM. (This report is only available for a V.32 DBM.) Refer to COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units, Models 3610 and 3611 Dial Backup Module and SNA Diagnostic Interface Options, Applications Guide for Circuit Quality information.
COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units Description Model: 3610 or 3611. Unit serial number. DSU SW ver: Software/firmware version residing on DSU. Netwrk Addr: Using ADp protocol, the ADp network address is displayed. Using DMC protocol, the Model 3611 DSU network address is followed by an h.
Bridge (CBrdg) is enabled, or Aggregate Switch (AggrSwitch) is enabled. Refer to COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units, Models 3610 and 3611, Dial Backup Module and SNA Diagnostic Interface Options, Applications Guide for dial backup information. For Central-Site Bridge and DBM-V, DBM-S, and...
DSU. Refer to COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units, Models 3610 and 3611, Dial Backup Module and SNA Diagnostic Interface Options, Applications Guide to determine the appropriate test(s) to run for a DBM.
Local (F1), or Remote (F2) and Address Test DSU (select active core) Abort DSU Tests: E-E Abort Press the F1 key to abort or cancel the test. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Table 4-5 Remote Local DSU DSU Abort Test: Subn Selective There are two types of selections to abort a test: Selective terminates whatever test is in progress at the local DSU.
DSU’s Health and Status report until the initiation of a Device test ends with Pass. Until then, you can proceed but you must be aware that the DSU may not function properly. Figure 4-3. Device Test July 1999 Pass 3610-A2-GB91-90...
Lpbk While the DSU is in Local Loopback, any data transmission by the DTE is returned as received data 3610-A2-GB91-90 (Figure 4-4). An operator can send a test pattern and verify correct reception of the test. The DSU does not monitor this testing.
0 do not display in the Port Number screen. Results The test result is a message indicating whether or not the loopback executed successfully. DSU DTE Lpbk: Command Complete Figure 4-5. DTE Loopback July 1999 NOTE 3610-A2-GB91-90...
To access Remote Digital Loopback from the top-level menu, make the following selections: Local (F1) Test DSU (select active core) Lpbk Port Select (when not operating in single-port mode) Trib Address (control DSU only) Figure 4-7. Remote Digital Loopback July 1999 3610-A2-GB91-90...
DL. No other test can be run at the originating or receiving DSUs until Remote Digital Loopback is aborted. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Bilateral Loopback Bilateral Loopback is a combination of DTE and Digital Loopbacks operating simultaneously in the same DSU, which is shown in Figure 4-8. Bilateral Loopback...
Respond to Remote Digital Loopback (RespondRDL) is enabled in the control. To access the Digital Test from the top-level menu, make the following selections: Local (F1) Test DSU (select active core) Figure 4-9. Digital Test July 1999 NOTE 3610-A2-GB91-90...
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The address of the tributary DSU being tested is entered if the initiating DSU is a control. (This screen is not displayed if the DSU is a tributary.) 3610-A2-GB91-90 RunTim: In this example, the Digital Test has been set to run for 0 hours, 1 minute, and 9 seconds (format is hhh:mm:ss).
DSUs are not required. To access the End-to-End Test from the top-level menu, make the following selections: Local (F1) Test DSU (select active core) Start Trib Address (if a control) # Blocks July 1999 NOTE (Figure 4-10). During the 3610-A2-GB91-90...
If the End-to-End Test is already in progress, Start will not be displayed. DSU EE: Active Time: 0:00:11 DSU EE: Active Tot Block: 3610-A2-GB91-90 Figure 4-10. End-to-End Test DSU EE: Active Rx Blk err: DSU EE: Active Tx Blk err: DSU EE: Active...
If the BERT is already in progress, Start will not be displayed. The Port Select screen appears. To abort the Bit Error Rate Test, press the twice. To display the results of the test, press F1 to select July 1999 DSU BERT: Start Displ 3610-A2-GB91-90...
Bit Error Rate Test submenu, where the Displ and Clr selections cause the following to be displayed: DSU BERT: Active Time: 0:01:26 3610-A2-GB91-90 Figure 4-11. Bit Error Rate Test DSU BERT: Active Tot Error: DSU BERT: Active Err Secs: If the test is aborted, the top line of this display shows Final instead of Active.
The Lamp test is a test of the status indicators (LEDs) on the DSU’s DCP (both models) and the LCDs on the Model 3610’s DCP and SDCP. When the Lamp test is performed on the Model 3611, the alarm output is activated as well.
The Options (Opts) submenu allows you to save, copy, and/or change configuration options. To access the Options submenu from the top-level menu, make the following selections: Local (F1), or Remot (F2) and Address Confg Opts 3610-A2-GB91-90 July 1999 DSU Operations 4-29...
From this point, you will be editing and saving configuration options. Refer to configure your unit. July 1999 Addressing section in Load from: Activ Usr1 Usr2 Table 4-10 (except for Edit/Save: SAVE Diag Bckup Chapter 6 to learn how to 3610-A2-GB91-90...
Table 4-11 lists the PList selection options and their function. Poll List: Displ Chang Press the key, view the additional selections. 3610-A2-GB91-90 B. They can be used PList Options and Their Function Selections Displ Chang Displaying the Poll List To display the poll list: The number after Poll List is the network address of the poll list member.
Abort changes to Command Complete. All tributary addresses have been acquired. Refer to COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units, Models 3610 and 3611, Time Division Multiplexer, Multichannel Multipoint, and Digital Bridge Options, Applications Guide for additional information. Directory The DSU’s dial backup Directory (Dir) can store up to...
DBM at a remote site. Refer to COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units, Models 3610 and 3611, Dial Backup Module and SNA Diagnostic Interface Options, Applications Guide to learn how to access this subbranch.
Command Complete Async Terminal The Async Terminal (Term) feature, available only to a Model 3610 (standalone) DSU with firmware version (DSU SW ver) 6.3x or greater, allows you to manage the DSU through menus displayed using any async terminal. This feature is enabled or disabled from this subbranch.
DSU’s transmitter, as well as the DBM’s, and to display or change the status of the general-purpose external DTE leads. 3610-A2-GB91-90 To access the Control branch from the top-level menu for Remote mode selections, enter the tributary address as...
Remote mode. For Remote mode, the following sequence of screen displays shows how to disable the remote DSU: Change TxCtl of: Device Ports Device: Enable Enab Disab Device: Disable Command Complete July 1999 Ports 3610-A2-GB91-90...
When selected, the port’s lead activity is reflected in the DCP circuit designation status indicators (TXD, RXD, etc.) on the faceplate of the Model 3611 DSU, or on the DCP of the Model 3610 DSU. External Leads The External Leads (ExtL) selection allows you to display the state of four general-purpose leads on the EIA-232-D/V.24 Port 1 interface: Pins 12 and 13 for...
In addition, if a positive voltage is detected in either one of the input leads, an external leads alarm is also reported. July 1999 ) for one lead at a time. 3610-A2-GB91-90...
F3 key. When selected, the message can be read or cleared. Once cleared, the Msgs selection no longer appears. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Reading a Message The OK indicator flashes two times per second if a message is waiting.
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The Model 3610 diagnostic control panel (DCP) and Model 3611 shared diagnostic control panel (SDCP) have two levels of security access, as shown in Table 4-14. Table 4-14...
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Async Terminal mode, go to the Term menu and select Disab. July 1999 key until Confg appears and select key until Term appears and select T e r m : S t n d b y Enab Disab Pswrd NOTE 3610-A2-GB91-90...
Press the then press the Refer to Table 4-4 descriptions. section. July 1999 Appendix C), then press the key to review the remote identity report, key to return to the top-level menu. for an explanation of the Identity report 3610-A2-GB91-90...
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No Response appears. – If the remote device will not go into Test mode, the message Command Failed appears. Displ. There should be 0 errors. 3610-A2-GB91-90 NOTE If the test is still running, Active is displayed instead of Final on the top line.
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Devic If the Health and Status screen displays an arrow ( in the upper right corner of the display, press the to display additional health and status information. This completes the central-site verification procedure. July 1999 H/S: 1:23:12 19.2 3610-A2-GB91-90...
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Pass Pass MUX is only displayed if a TDM or MCMP circuit card is installed. 3610-A2-GB91-90 If the device is not functioning properly, Fail appears on the second line instead of Pass. Press the perform a Device Test on it.
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Configuration options are set via the Model 3610 DSU’s diagnostic control panel (DCP) or async terminal, or the Model 3611 DSU’s shared diagnostic control panel (SDCP), by accessing the Configuration (Confg) branch of the menu.
The selections on this menu are sets or libraries of configuration options stored in the DSU’s memory. Refer Table 4-10 in Chapter 4 for a list of default configuration option sets (Load from option selections) and their source. July 1999 Usr1 FacT FacB 3610-A2-GB91-90...
Press the key to scroll additional selections into view. 3610-A2-GB91-90 The second line of each option menu also lists the Next and Prev selections. When you select Next, the next configuration option in the option set appears.
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If saved to Usr1, Usr2, or Usr3, the options are stored in memory for future retrieval. (Remember to use caution when saving to Usr3 if DBM-Vs, DBM-Ss, or DBM-Ds are part of your system’s configuration.) July 1999 key for Usr2). Enter Usr2 3610-A2-GB91-90...
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DBM. For additional DBM configuration option information, order the COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units, Models 3610 and 3611, Dial Backup Module and SNA Diagnostic Interface Options, Applications Guide. General Configuration Options The General configuration options determine the operation of the DTE interface for both the DSU and DBM.
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DSU involved in the LPDA-2 monitoring. Order the COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units, Models 3610 and 3611, Dial Backup Module and SNA Diagnostic Interface Options, Applications Guide for SNA Diagnostic Interface application information that does not include TDM or MCMP operation. Order the...
(EIA-232 Pin 24 or V.35 Pins U and W). For CBrdg mode in full backup and EBrdg mode, timing is set using the Bridge Timing configuration option in Table 6-11, Digital Bridge Setup Configuration 3610-A2-GB91-90 Table 6-1 (1 of 3) DSU Configuration Options 38.4...
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In Bridge mode, MUX Funct is set to CBrdg, the Transmit Elastic Store configuration options for Port 1 are ignored (automatically disabled). Table 6-1 (2 of 3) DSU Configuration Options Diagnostic DSU Configuration Options, Table 6-2), as required for July 1999 General Configuration 3610-A2-GB91-90...
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If a DBM is installed, it must be disabled in order to select this configuration option. If a DBM is installed, it must be disabled in order to select this configuration o tion. When not in TDM mode, this configuration option only displays Port 1. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Table 6-1 (3 of 3)
Mixed is unavailable using the DMC protocol and is only selected in single-port multipoint configurations. None — No diagnostic communications with remote devices; only local diagnostics are allowed. 6-10 Table 6-2 (1 of 3) Diagnostic DSU Configuration Options None Prev July 1999 3610-A2-GB91-90...
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TDM ports is equal to the aggregate speed on the DSU: 12.0 14.4 16.8 18.0 19.2 28.8 38.4 3610-A2-GB91-90 Table 6-2 (2 of 3) Diagnostic DSU Configuration Options 1200 1600 Prev Valid diagnostic speeds are: 100, 400...
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2600/3500 Series DSUs 3600 Series DSUs with 3600s option 3600 Series DSUs with 3600e option For a 3610 tributary DSU, valid choices are: 2500 — Only for point-to-point circuits when the control is either a 2500 or 3500 Series DSU, or the tributary is a 2500 Series DSU.
For a DSU loaded from FacB, or a DSU with MCMP installed and loaded from FacT or FacC, the default is M-Pt (multipoint). 6-14 Table 6-3 (2 of 2) Diagnostic DBM Configuration Options Prev Disr Type (Disruptive Diagnostic Type in Table 6-2, Diagnostic DSU Table 6-4 (1 of 4) Prev July 1999 3610-A2-GB91-90...
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Diag Conn: CC Next Prev Diagnostic Connection . This value should match the connection set up for the 3600 Hubbing Device connected to this DSU. It is only available to a Model 3610 DSU configured as a control. — Control Channel —...
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When in TDM or MCMP mode, this configuration option does not appear. Instead, it is displayed in the MUX Port configuration options under Port 1, and Ports 2—6 must be set independently. 6-16 Table 6-4 (3 of 4) Prev Prt4 Prt5 Prt6 Prev July 1999 3610-A2-GB91-90...
Does not appear for Switched 56 DBM. DBMs with firmware versions less than 2.0, with Rate(Kbps) set to 12.0, will also train at 9.6 kbps or 4.8 kbps, even when Single Rate is set to Yes. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Table 6-4 (4 of 4)
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MUX submenu. 6-18 Table 6-5 (2 of 6) DBM Configuration Options Prt1 Prt2 Prt3 Prt4 This source is used primarily in applications where the connected DTE July 1999 Prt5 Prt6 Prev 3610-A2-GB91-90...
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4.8 kbps, even when Single Rate is set to Yes. In TDM, MCMP or Bridge mode, the DBM’s Transmit Elastic Store setting is ignored; instead, this configuration option is selected on a per-port basis in the MUX submenu. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Table 6-5 (3 of 6)
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To make the password invisible to the DCP, enter a comma ( , ) as the first character. When Call Setup is set to None or Alarm, this configuration option will not appear. 6-20 Table 6-5 (4 of 6) DBM Configuration Options Alarm Prev July 1999 3610-A2-GB91-90...
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Disables the Primary Core function so that the DSU function is active. When disabled, the unit only answers an incoming call when DTR is raised; it drops the call when DTR goes low. No is the factory-set (default) setting for a DSU with an internal DBM installed. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Table 6-5 (5 of 6)
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Originating remote DBM is a 2-wire Switched 56 DBM, so the process completes in 460 milliseconds. 4-wire — Originating remote DBM is a 4-wire Switched 56 DBM, so the process completes in 3.85 seconds. 6-22 Table 6-5 (6 of 6) DBM Configuration Options Prev July 1999 Table 6-8. 3610-A2-GB91-90...
M-PtSymPrt is enabled, this configuration option should be set to DTE. FrcOn — (Model 3610) Factory-loaded control (FacC) DSU keeps the internal RTS ON continuously, regardless of whether RTS at the DTE interface is ON or Off. Control DSUs with LPDA-2 enabled must have RTS Cntrl forced ON and CTC Cntrl set to =RTS.
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FrcOn — Keeps CTS on as long as the DSU has power. Do not select Delay unless Auto Bckup = Enab in the Backup configuration option set. 6-24 Table 6-6 (2 of 8) General Configuration Options Prev Prev July 1999 3610-A2-GB91-90...
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The CCITT standard 511-bit pattern; used with external test equipment. — For a DBM-V, DBM-S, DBM-D, aggregate switching, or when the DSU is in Bridge mode. The SystemStat configuration option should be set to Disab. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Table 6-6 (3 of 8) General Configuration Options...
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Bilateral Loopback . If this configuration option is enabled, a DTE Loopback occurs when a Digital Loopback occurs. Enab — When enabled, DTE Loopback occurs whenever a Digital Loopback occurs. Disab — Disables Bilateral Loopback. 6-26 Table 6-6 (4 of 8) General Configuration Options July 1999 3610-A2-GB91-90...
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Enab — If DTR lead turns Off for 30 seconds, the DSU generates an alarm. Disab — Regardless of how long the DTR lead is Off, no alarm is generated. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Table 6-6 (5 of 8) General Configuration Options Prev...
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Select Normal for both the tributary DSU and control DSU when both DSU software versions are 5.15 or greater. Since Normal is the default setting, no change is required. 6-28 Table 6-6 (6 of 8) General Configuration Options Prev July 1999 3610-A2-GB91-90...
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MCMP to support RLSD detection. This configuration option is only displayed when a Switched 56 DBM is installed. — Switched RLSD is required. — Switched RLSD is not required. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Table 6-6 (7 of 8) General Configuration Options July 1999 Configuration Options...
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Selects the basic overspeed range. Basic range provides 1.0 % overspeed in the DTE asynchronous data rate. — Selects the overspeed percentage for extended range. Extended range provides 2.3 % overspeed in the DTE asynchronous data rate. 6-30 Table 6-6 (8 of 8) General Configuration Options Prev July 1999 3610-A2-GB91-90...
Regardless of the setting, Std or Delay, this setting is ignored because RTS Control is set to DTE. Factory setting for a control DSU. If Auto Bckup is enabled and Tries Time-out delay period has expired without a successful backup session, CTS turns Off. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Table 6-7 CTS Interface Lead Control Events...
Restoral of the DDS circuit triggers automatic restoration (after the Restoration Time-out expires). Disab — Restoral of the DDS circuit does not trigger automatic restoration. The remote DSU must be configured for RTS Cntrl = FrcOn. 6-32 Table 6-8 (1 of 2) Backup Configuration Options July 1999 3610-A2-GB91-90...
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Also, when loading telephone numbers into the dialing directories, duplicate numbers must be avoided. These safeguards must be followed in order to prevent the DBM from placing an excessive number of call attempts to the same telephone number. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Table 6-8 (2 of 2)
If a DBM is installed, it must be disabled when the DSU is configured for CBrdg or EBrdg. For an LPDA-2 configuration, only Sharing Device A can be used to create a digital-sharing group. 6-34 Table 6-9 (1 of 3) EBrdg None Prev Prev Prev July 1999 3610-A2-GB91-90...
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RTS is turned Off. 2 to 6 — Selects the number of ports. For an LPDA-2 configuration, only Sharing Device A can be used to create a digital-sharing group. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Table 6-9 (2 of 3) Prev Prev...
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Data to be sent to the FEP is demultiplexed from the aggregate data stream or comes from Port 6. Disab — Disables FEP port-sharing feature for Ports 5 and 6. When enabled, the CTS lead is forced ON (high) for the odd-numbered port. 6-36 Table 6-9 (3 of 3) July 1999 3610-A2-GB91-90...
Only two digital-sharing groups may have DSD contention; all other groups are defaulted to Host contention. For an LPDA-2 configuration, only Sharing Device A can be used to create a digital-sharing group. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Table 6-10 (1 of 4)
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DSD contention; all other groups are defaulted to Host contention. For an LPDA-2 configuration, only Sharing Device A can be used to create a digital-sharing group. 6-38 Table 6-10 (2 of 4) Prev July 1999 3610-A2-GB91-90...
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Only two digital-sharing groups may have DSD contention; all other groups are defaulted to Host contention. When enabled, the CTS lead is forced ON (high) for the odd-numbered port. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Table 6-10 (3 of 4)
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MCMP Backup . Determines the mode for backup. It is valid and displayed only when a Switched 56 DBM is installed. MCMP — Enables backup in MCMP mode. — Enables backup in TDM mode. When enabled, the CTS lead is forced ON (high) for the odd-numbered port. 6-40 Table 6-10 (4 of 4) July 1999 3610-A2-GB91-90...
Timing is taken from the specified port. Ports 3 to 6 do not appear when a 2-port TDM/Flex or Prt6 MCMP/Flex is installed. Selection is not allowed if a DBM is installed and enabled. * Selections in bold are the factory-set (default) configuration options stored in FacB. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Table 6-11 (1 of 3) EBrdg None Prev 14.4...
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For an LPDA-2 configuration, only Sharing Device A can be used to create a digital-sharing group. * Selections in bold are the factory-set (default) configuration options stored in FacB. 6-42 Table 6-11 (2 of 3) Prev Prev July 1999 3610-A2-GB91-90...
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Sharing Device B . Allows you to create a digital-sharing group to configure for contention. Disab — This configuration option is Forced Off (disabled) in Bridge mode so no selection is required. * Selections in bold are the factory-set (default) configuration options stored in FacB. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Table 6-11 (3 of 3) July 1999...
6, 7, 8, or 9. If the AsyncBit/Char configuration option is set to 10, only 1 stop bit appears. 1 to 2 — Selects the number of stop bits to be used. * The menu paths for Port 1 through Port 6 are identical. 6-44 Table 6-12 (1 of 5) Prev Prev July 1999 3610-A2-GB91-90...
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For MCMP mode, this configuration option is ignored except during dial backup when the MCMP Bckup configuration option is set to TDM or a V.32 DBM is installed. * The menu paths for Port 1 through Port 6 are identical. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Table 6-12 (2 of 5)
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Disable this configuration option if you do not have an extended network. For MCMP mode, this configuration option is ignored. * The menu paths for Port 1 through Port 6 are identical. 6-46 Table 6-12 (3 of 5) Prev July 1999 3610-A2-GB91-90...
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DSR functions as an active lead reflecting various test and alarm conditions and other options. Port speeds of 38.4 and higher can only use delays of up to 504 milliseconds. * The menu paths for Port 1 through Port 6 are identical. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Table 6-12 (4 of 5)
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This configuration option is not displayed for a single-port multipoint tributary DSU of tributary with Diag type set to Disr or None. * The menu paths for Port 1 through Port 6 are identical. 6-48 Table 6-12 (5 of 5) Prt4 Prt5 Prt6 Prev July 1999 3610-A2-GB91-90...
* For the DCE port (first port of the digital bridge), the Elastic Store is automatically enabled and RTS Control is automatically set to =DTE. All other configuration options for the DCE port are turned Off. The menu paths for Port 2 through Port 6 are identical. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Table 6-13 (1 of 3)
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* For the DCE port (first port of the digital bridge), the Elastic Store is automatically enabled and RTS Control is automatically set to =DTE. All other configuration options for the DCE port are turned Off. The menu paths for Port 2 through Port 6 are identical. 6-50 Table 6-13 (2 of 3) July 1999 3610-A2-GB91-90...
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* For the DCE port (first port of the digital bridge), the Elastic Store is automatically enabled and RTS Control is automatically set to =DTE. All other configuration options for the DCE port are turned Off. The menu paths for Port 2 through Port 6 are identical. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Table 6-13 (3 of 3)
Other Port of Pair Any rate except 9.2 or 4.4 Any rate except 18.8 or 4.4 Any rate except 18.8 or 9.2 Prt3 Prt4 Prt5 Prt6 Port Speed Configuration Options for DSU with MCMP July 1999 18.0 16.8 14.4 Disab Prev Prev 3610-A2-GB91-90...
Port speeds in DSD and FEP port-sharing groups are only counted once per group when calculating used bandwidth. * Only appears when MUX Funct is set to MCMP. Refer to (Table 6-14) if MUX Funct is set to TDM. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Table 6-15 16.8 14.4 12.0...
Any rate except 9.2 or 4.4 Any rate except 18.8 or 4.4 Any rate except 18.8 or 9.2 Prt3 Prt4 Prt5 Prt6 Port Speed Configuration Options for DSU with TDM July 1999 18.0 16.8 14.4 12.0 Disab Prev Prev 3610-A2-GB91-90...
Port 2. Continue selecting channel assignments until channels have been assigned to all six ports if 6-port MCMP/Flex is installed. Two ports will appear if 2-port MCMP/Flex installed. (The default for Ports 2—6 is None.) * Only appears when MUX Funct is set to MCMP. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Table 6-17 None Prev...
253. Address 253 (FD hex) is the broadcast LPDA-2 address. Order the COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units, Models 3610 and 3611, Time Division Multiplexer, Multichannel Multipoint, and Digital Bridge Options, User’s Guide Supplement for additional addressing rules applying to TDM, MCMP, and digital sharing.
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Line Status test and Transmit/Receive Test commands. The default values are the type (5822) and model (10) of the IBM 5822, which the standalone 3610 DSU emulates for LPDA-2 monitoring. The default values are 5822 and 18 for the carrier-mounted 3611 DSU. This value can be changed, but NetView may report an error if the value is not a known IBM model number.
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Make a copy of the Configuration Worksheet that is provided. Complete the information at the top of each worksheet first. If you have a Model 3610 (standalone) DSU, enter your site in the location field; if you have a Model 3611 (carrier-mounted) DSU, enter the DSU’s carrier and slot location.
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Configuration Worksheet for TDM Mode (1 of 3) Date:________________________________________________ Device:______________________________________________ Serial No.:____________________________________________ MUX Setup Options Value Options MUX Funct: (TDM) TDM, MCMP *, CBrdg, EBrdg, None Share DevA: Enab, Disab Lowest Port#: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 #Ports in Gp: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Port Cntrl: Host, DSD...
TDM/MCMP/Bridge Messages Overview This appendix describes the messages that may be displayed on the 3610 Series DSU’s diagnostic control panel (DCP) when the Async Terminal feature is in use, while a command is executing, or when an error condition prevents execution. The status, progress, or error messages are described in this section.
Press any key to return to the top-level menu. Check remote address. Use a valid command. July 1999 Table C-2 Condition Command has been completed. Command was not able to be executed. Command is taking more than 2 seconds to complete. Action 3610-A2-GB91-90...
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Bipr Viol No Signal Out-of-Servc — FDHP Lost — 3610-A2-GB91-90 When the DDS circuit is the active link, the first line displays a running normal-operation timer (in hours, minutes, seconds). If there is more than one message, a right arrow indicator ( ) is displayed; if there is NMS activity, an asterisk ( * ) is displayed.
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— Test Mode — Data Terminal Equipment — Front Panel (the DCP) — Network Management System — Network (Switched 56 DBM only) — Remote DSU — Excessive Bipolar Violations. — Facility Alarm. — No signal has been received. July 1999 3610-A2-GB91-90...
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No reply from TDM circuit card. The DSU periodically polls the TDM circuit card for health and status. When the DSU does not receive a response, the message appears in the Health and Status report. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Table C-4 (3 of 5)
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Device Health and Status Messages Condition — Digital Loopback — Digital Test — DTE Loopback — Remote Digital Loopback — Data Terminal Equipment — Front Panel (the DCP) — Network Management System — Remote DSU — Test Mode July 1999 3610-A2-GB91-90...
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Aggr Sw — Aggregate switched backup is in progress. (DDS line is disabled.) Bkup nn.n DDS Indicates the speed (nn.n) of the active core (DSU or DBM) when there are no alarms. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Table C-4 (5 of 5) Device Health and Status Messages Condition DDS circuit.
— A Switched 56 kbps facility alarm has occurred. — A Switched 56 kbps facility alarm has occurred. — A 2-wire Switched 56 DBM protocol error exists. — Originating and answering DBMs have incompatible security levels or unmatched passwords. — V.32 modem training failure. July 1999 3610-A2-GB91-90...
TxClkSource configuration option. Brdg w/o DDS Multipoint circuit in full backup — Clock source is determined by the Brdg Timing configuration option. Inactiv Brdg Digital bridge is not active. C-10 Table C-7 Multipoint Backup Progress Messages Condition July 1999 3610-A2-GB91-90...
Call placed and waiting for connection. DBM:WaitForSync Call placed and waiting for connection (2-wire Switched 56 DBM only). DBM:xxxxxxxxxxx The last 11 digits for the telephone number dialed. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Diagnostic Control Panel Messages Reference Table C-8 Condition July 1999 C-11...
2. Make sure remote DBM is properly connected to the PSTN. 3. Check operational status of remote DSU using a Device Test. 4. Attempt to place a call from remote DBM. If it cannot be placed, replace the DBM. 3610-A2-GB91-90...
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NotConnected DBM:ProtoErr nn DBM: RateMismatch DBM:SecurityFail If Yes, an error message is reported to the NMS if the NMS initiated the Dial command. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Table C-9 (2 of 2) Condition No dial tone received from the network. DBM is not getting ringback from the other end.
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Chan path in the PrtSp configuration submenu. Assign the same channel to all ports in a digital-sharing group via the Chan path in the PrtSp configuration submenu. Set the Position configuration option in the DSU submenu to Cntrl. July 1999 Action 3610-A2-GB91-90...
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RTS Control setting. Each port in a digital-sharing group configured for contention must have its RTS Control configuration option set to DTE (RTS Cntrl = DTE). 3610-A2-GB91-90 Diagnostic Control Panel Messages Reference Table C-10 (2 of 8) Condition You can correct the problem in one of two ways: 1.
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Setup path in the MUX configuration submenu. Select another mode of operation via the Setup path in the MUX configuration submenu, or select another diagnostic type via the Diagnostic DSU or DBM option set. July 1999 Action 3610-A2-GB91-90...
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MCMP mode: An attempt is made to assign an invalid speed to a port. Speeds of the individual channels can be arbitrarily set to 2.4, 4.8, 9.6, 14.4, 19.2, or 38.4 kbps full-duplex. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Diagnostic Control Panel Messages Reference Table C-10 (4 of 8) Condition...
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1. Increase the speed of the port to at least 2400 bps via the DSU path in the PrtSp configuration submenu. 2. Set the configuration option DSU rate to a value less than 56 kbps. July 1999 Action 3610-A2-GB91-90...
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TDM mode: A port that is disabled (0 bps) is also set to run underspeed. A port that is disabled cannot run underspeed. Only use if backup is the same speed as DDS. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Diagnostic Control Panel Messages Reference Table C-10 (6 of 8) Condition...
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DSU path in the PrtSp configuration submenu. Allocate more capacity to the port by setting the port to a higher speed via the appropriate path (DSU or DBM) in the PrtSp configuration submenu. July 1999 Action 3610-A2-GB91-90...
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10 bits per character plus two stop bits. Two stop bits are not allowed when the number of bits per character is 10. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Diagnostic Control Panel Messages Reference Table C-10 (8 of 8) Condition Correct the problem in one of two ways: 1.
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Menu Structure Chapter 4 and Appendix A as you proceed through the async terminal menus. An async terminal is connected to the Model 3610 DSU with a CC-to-DB25 cable. See the Connection in Chapter 2 for further information. 3610-A2-GB91-90 ............
At the async terminal, screens in the Confg menu section use the choices Prev and Next to go from one option to another. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Model: COMSPHERE 3610 Password Access Menu Some symbols appearing on an async terminal screen differ from the DCP keypad. See Table D-1 for DCP keypad to async terminal symbols translation table.
To select from the menu, enter the number (or letter) that corresponds with your desired selection (e.g., enter 1 to select the Local branch). No carriage return < CR> is required. Model: COMSPHERE 3610 Port1 DSU 9.6 C Figure D-2. Top-Level Menu Screen July 1999 section of this chapter for T/ C t r l –...
Figure D-4. Configure Menu Selection Screen 3610-A2-GB91-90 PRESS: The Configure Menu Selection screen appears and is comparable to selecting the Confg branch from the DCP (Figure D-4). Model: COMSPHERE 3610 Local Mode: Figure D-3. Second-Level Menu Screen Model: COMSPHERE 3610 Configure: July 1999 Async Terminal Operation 4 –...
PRESS: 2 – Save For further details regarding external leads, refer to External Leads section of Chapter 4. Model: COMSPHERE 3610 Control Funct: T/ C t r l – T = Top Menu U/ C t r l – U = Up Menu C t r l –...
Customer ID: SITER818 1 – Toggle 2 – Save PRESS Desired Selection Key; to go between fields 3610-A2-GB91-90 Model: COMSPHERE 3610 External Leads: Model: COMSPHERE 3610 OutA:^ OutB:_ T/ C t r l – T = Top Menu Figure D-7. External Leads Input Screen...
(Figure D-11). The Customer ID (CID) will now appear on line 2 of the header on every screen. When the confirmation message Command Complete appears after saving the CID to memory, you can access other menus. July 1999 D-9). 3610-A2-GB91-90...
Figure D-8. Async Terminal Menu Screen Customer ID: SITER818 1 – Chang 2 – Save PRESS Desired Selection Key 3610-A2-GB91-90 Model: COMSPHERE 3610 Term: Enab Model: COMSPHERE 3610 Term CID: Figure D-9. Customer ID Menu Screen July 1999 Async Terminal Operation T/ C t r l –...
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COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units Customer ID: SITER818 ENTER Desired Input, to complete: Customer ID: SITER818 Figure D-11. Customer ID Confirmation Screen D-10 Model: COMSPHERE 3610 CID: Figure D-10. Customer ID Input Screen Model: COMSPHERE 3610 Term CID: Command Complete July 1999 C t r l –...
< CR>. The Password Menu screen appears (Figure D-12). PRESS: 2 – Save The confirmation message Command Complete appears after saving the password to memory. Model: COMSPHERE 3610 Term Pswrd: Figure D-12. Password Menu Screen July 1999 Async Terminal Operation T/ C t r l –...
To access antistreaming without a MUX, select Confg, Opts, Activ, and Gen. If MUX is configured, select Confg, Opts, Activ, MUX, and Prtn. To disable or set the amount of time for antistreaming: D-12 Model: COMSPHERE 3610 Pswrd: Figure D-13. Password Input Screen " Procedure 1.
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2 – Chang 3 – Prev PRESS Desired Selection Key Customer ID: SFTCR818 ENTER Desired Input, to complete: 3610-A2-GB91-90 Model: COMSPHERE 3610 AntiStream:88s Figure D-14. AntiStream Menu Screen Model: COMSPHERE 3610 AntiStream:88s Figure D-15. AntiStream Input Screen July 1999 Async Terminal Operation T/ C t r l –...
Test Branch Menu Selections for the and the Digital Test section of Chapter 4. Model: COMSPHERE 3610 DSU Tests: T/ C t r l – T = Top Menu U/ C t r l – U = Up Menu C t r l – x = Disconnect...
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2 – Prt1 PRESS Desired Selection Key Figure D-18. Port Number Selection Screen 3610-A2-GB91-90 Model: COMSPHERE 3610 DSU Digital Test: T/ C t r l – T = Top Menu U/C t r l – U = Up Menu C t r l – x = Disconnect...
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Figure D-19. DSU Digital Test Run Time Input Screen Customer ID: SITER170 Figure D-20. Digital Test Completion Screen D-16 Model: COMSPHERE 3610 RunTim: 0:00:09 C t r l – T = Top Menu C t r l – U = Up Menu C t r l –...
For further information on the display data, see the Device Health and Status section in Chapter 4. Model: COMSPHERE 3610 Status: T/ C t r l – T = Top Menu U/ C t r l – U = Up Menu C t r l –...
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Figure D-22. Health and Status Menu Selection Screen Customer ID: SITER170 Figure D-23. Device Health and Status Display Screen D-18 Model: COMSPHERE 3610 Health and Status: T/ C t r l – T = Top Menu U/ C t r l – U = Up Menu C t r l –...
Control can be returned to the DCP by disabling the async terminal. Access Term from the Confg menu and select Disab or contact your System Administrator for additional information. D-20 July 1999 3610-A2-GB91-90...
(e.g., the control channel diagram shows five possible combinations – from a 6700 or 6800 Series NMS to a Model 3610 DSU, from a 6700 or 6800 Series NMS to a Model 3611 DSU, from a Model 3611 DSU to another 3600 Series DSU, etc.).
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25' – 4400-F1-512 THE 3600 SERIES DSUs MUST ALWAYS BE UPSTREAM OF DATAPHONE II UNITS. A HUBBING DEVICE IS REQUIRED FOR EACH MODEL 3610 DSU. FOR MODEL 3611 DEVICES, CONNECTION IS THROUGH THE SDU IN THE 3000 SERIES CARRIER. DIAGNOSTIC CHANNEL...
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Pin assignments for the 3600 Series DSU connectors and interfaces are included here. Refer to them as needed. Figure F-1 shows the Model 3610 DSU’s digital network connector, which is used for DDS as well as 4-wire Switched 56 DBM connection;...
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COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units Model 3610 — Digital Network Connector (DDS and 4-Wire Switched 56 kbps) Pin Assignments Circuit Model 3610 — 6-Pin Network Connector (V.32 DBM and 2-Wire Switched 56 kbps) Pin Assignments Circuit Figure F-1. Digital Network Connector...
Hubbing Device 8-Pin Modular Jacks Figure F-2. 3600 Hubbing Device (3600-F3-300) Pin # 3610-A2-GB91-90 CC OUT/DC IN CC IN/DC OUT 4-Pin Numbers Modular Plug Table F-3 3600 Hubbing Device Pin Assignments Signal Name +5 Vdc DCOSD/CCIRD Signal Ground DCORD/CCISD July 1999...
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3600 Hubbing Device CC OUT/DC IN Jack Connector Pin Assignments Pin # Signal Name –V Pass-Through DCICTS/CCORTS DCIRTS/CCOCTS DCISD/CCORD Signal Ground DCIRD/CCOSD +V Pass-Through Table F-4 In/Out — — — — Table F-5 In/Out — — — — July 1999 CC IN DC OUT CC IN DC OUT 3610-A2-GB91-90...
Data Terminal Ready (DTR) Remote Digital Loopback (RL) Ring Indicator (RI) Data Signal Rate Selector I – DTE Source (alternate external control alarm Lead I) Transmitter Signal Element Timing – DTE Source Test Mode (TM) July 1999 F nction Function 3610-A2-GB91-90...
Transmitter Signal Element Timing – DTE Source V, X Receiver Signal Element Timing – DCE Source Y, AA Transmitter Signal Element Timing – DCE Source Positive dc test voltage Negative dc Test Voltage Test Mode (TM) July 1999 Circuit Name 3610-A2-GB91-90...
All other pins on the 25-pin plug connector are wired straight through to the 25-pin socket connector. This pin only functions as a +12 Vdc source when Jumper 21 is in the LEFT position. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Table F-8 NMS Adapter Cable Pin Assignments...
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COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units Figure F-7. DSU CC-to-DB25 Async Terminal Cable (3600-F3-504) F-10 July 1999 3610-A2-GB91-90...
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RXD A RXD B TX CLK A TX CLK B RX CLK A RX CLK B EXT CLK A EXT CLK B FRM GND SIG GND Figure F-9. V.35 Crossover Cable (3211-178F) F-12 15 FT. ±0.5 FT. July 1999 99-16328 3610-A2-GB91-90...
4. When a DSU or its option must be replaced for any reason, refer to the COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units, Models 3610 and 3611, User’s Guide, which is shipped with the DSU. To replace a DBM or the SNA Diagnostic Interface...
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Dial Tone (Dial Tone Test) as described in Table 6-5, recommended. to correct When DBM error messages appear, refer to the appropriate error messages listed in the problem. July 1999 DBM Configuration Options, is Appendix C to correct 3610-A2-GB91-90...
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Troubleshooting Figure G-2. No Signal (NS) Condition Troubleshooting 3610-A2-GB91-90 July 1999...
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COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units Figure G-3. Streaming Terminal (STR) Condition Troubleshooting July 1999 3610-A2-GB91-90...
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(use FacC configuration for a control or FacT for a tributary). 2. Perform the Device Test again. If the test fails and the equipment is a Model 3610 DSU, contact your service representative for instructions on how return the DSU.
Device Health and Status information. 3610-A2-GB91-90 DATAPHONE II System Controller (and Diagnostic Console and Network Controller, except for dial-related commands) — Release 4.0 or greater.
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For DSUs with firmware version 4.25 or greater, a 6700 or 6800 Series NMS Release 3.0 is required to fully support this command functionality. Session-nondisruptive but will cause errors requiring retransmission of data. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Table H-1 (2 of 4) NMS Command Set...
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NMS Command Set System System ANALYSIS ANALYSIS Controller Controller 6510 6510 — Display Device Strap Device Options Display Poll List — — — EIA Status End-to-End July 1999 Disruptive Effect Control Trib — — — — — — — — — 3610-A2-GB91-90...
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A Standby facility addressed to a DBM/DBM-V/DBM-S/DBM-D performs a Dial Mode/Dial Standby command. To terminate the Transmit Test Pattern command, execute an Abort command to the tributary DSU instead of using a TTP release command. Session-disruptive depending upon test type. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Table H-1 (4 of 4) NMS Command Set System...
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Tables I-11 list all valid options on the matrix for the DSU and the DBM, respectively. 3610-A2-GB91-90 For options that have a range of possible values, such as Rate, each position represents one value. These values are mutually exclusive, that is, only one matrix position can be turned on.
(Disab) Device Device 19.2 power level: dBm –10 Actual value rounded to nearest available matrix value. Device Device Disab Actual value rounded to nearest available matrix value. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Table I-5 D Options Matrix Options System Local Local Status: Loopback Loopback...
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In Tables I-11 and I-12: 3610-A2-GB91-90 P = Possible N = Not Possible X = Mutually Exclusive Table I-11 Valid General/DSU Options Table I-12 Valid DBM/Backup Options July 1999 DATAPHONE II NMS Options...
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3610-A2-GB91-90 DMC NMS Options Order the COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units, Models 3610 and 3611, Dial Backup Module and SNA Diagnostic Interface Options, Applications Guide for DMC options that are displayed at the network management console for a DBM.
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NACK. After the test has been terminated, the operator must enter the command again. These selections are described in more detail in A DBM speed of 12 kbps is reported as 64 kbps. 3610-A2-GB91-90 DMC Commands A DBM in Slot 16 cannot be addressed from the ANALYSIS 6510 system console.
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Tributary Type Respond to RDL RTS Control DSR On in Local Loop Streaming Terminal Circuit Assurance System Status Elastic Store DSU Speed RS Call Control (DBM only) DTR Call Control (DBM only) CRQ Disconnect Control (DBM only) Appendix July 1999 3610-A2-GB91-90...
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With V.32bis 14.4 kbps DBM and 6-port MCMP/Flex With 4-Wire Switched 56 DBM and 6-port MCMP/Flex With 2-Wire Switched 56 DBM and 6-port MCMP/Flex Requires a V.35 adapter if using a V.35 interface on Ports 2–6 of a Model 3610. 3610-A2-GB91-90 Equipment Lists Feature/Part No.
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Central-site 25-pin to 6-pin (873A) Adapter ANALYSIS Gender Adapter (1i) Remote-site 25-pin to 6-pin Adapter 10-pin to 6-pin Cable (5i) AC Transformer (included with Model 3610) Table-Top These cables are extended using a 3000-F1-013/014 cable. Feature/Part No. G = Factory Install.
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COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units, Models 3610 and 3611, Operator’s Guide COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units, Models 3610 and 3611, Dial Backup Module and SNA Diagnostic Interface Options, Applications Guide COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units, Models 3610 and 3611, Time Division Multiplexer,...
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COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units The following is for use by Field Service personnel: Equipment Model 3610 DSU (14i Cable included with Model 3610) CCA DSU – R1/R2 CCA DSU – R3/R3.1/R3.2 CCA DSU – R3.2/R3.3 (with Single-Port Async/Sync) CCA TDM –...
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LCD (16 characters by 2 lines) with Cable Membrane Switch DSU CC-to-DB25 Cable (10i) for an Async Terminal ACCULINKr 3100 Series CSU Wall-Mount Adapter (for Model 3610 DSU) Wall-Mount Bracket (1) 17I Velcror Brand Straps (2) RS-310-C L Bracket (1) #6 x 1.0I Screws (4)
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COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units, Models 3610 and 3611, Operator’s Guide COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units, Models 3610 and 3611, Reference Card COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units, Models 3610 and 3611, Dial Backup Module and SNA Diagnostic Interface Options, Applications Guide 3610-A2-GB91-90 July 1999...
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Async/Sync feature, which also supports the same functionality as earlier versions of the 3600 Series DSU. This feature allows a Model 3610 DSU to be controlled from an asynchronous (async) terminal. When this feature is enabled, the async terminal menus and displays emulate the DCP without being limited to the 2-line LCD display.
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Series DSUs, there are two cores: one for the DSU and one for the DBM. The data can be transmitted through either (also see active core). Canadian Standards Association. State of the EIA Clear-to-Send lead (V.24 circuit 106). July 1999 3610-A2-GB91-90...
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Diagnostic Channel (DC) Diagnostic Console 3610-A2-GB91-90 A device, such as a DSU or modem, that provides an interface between a DTE device and a digital or dial/analog network (also called data circuit-terminating equipment). A signal from the modem to the computer that indicates that the modem is turned on and connected to the computer.
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A method used by an NMS to extend diagnostic control to devices other than a tributary 3610 DSU at a remote location. It uses one multiplexed channel to provide an external 1200 bps asynchronous transparent path for the NMS’s control channel.
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Determination Aid (LPDA) modular circuit card modular DSU 3610-A2-GB91-90 Retraining of a V.32 DBM at a lower rate or speed. Federal Communications Commission. Board of commissioners that regulates all interstate and foreign electrical communication systems that originate from the United States.
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In Systems Network Architecture (SNA), manageable hardware or software that provides a function for the network (a resource) that manages and controls communication between other resources in that network. A data network circuit with one control and one tributary. July 1999 3610-A2-GB91-90...
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The Model 3610 DSU that is designed for desktop operation. A standalone DSU can be configured as either a control or a tributary. A service provided by local exchange and interexchange carriers (LECs and IECs) that allow customers to use high-speed switched digital data capability without having to subscribe to private network services.
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(PC) workstation. This NMS operates in a Microsoftr Windowst graphic environment. A Paradyne automated network management system that allows an operator to monitor network conditions, analyze problems, and take restorative measures. July 1999 3610-A2-GB91-90...
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AgSw Timing, DSU configuration options, 6-9 alarm, monitoring, 3-2 AnswExtBU, general configuration options, 6-29 AntiStream async terminal, D-12 input screen, D-13 general configuration options, 6-24 port configuration options, 6-47, 6-50 3610-A2-GB91-90 Index application DBM-D, 1-36 DBM-S, 1-35 digital bridge, 1-39 hubbing device, 1-36 MCMP, 1-38 TDM, 1-37 V.32 DBM or DBM-V, 1-33...