Alcatel Canada 24T28A01D22C 7390 24 GHz Co-Pol RBS User Manual BS Manual pages 126 to 182

Alcatel Canada Inc 7390 24 GHz Co-Pol RBS BS Manual pages 126 to 182

BS Manual pages 126 to 182

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4.9.2 IP addresses
Note: To configure IP addressing on all the interfaces for connection to the manager (OS or LT), the
BS has two physical interfaces to choose from: the ATM port (fiber optic) and Ethernet port
(10bT: J102).
Note: The router is the first equipment to be connected to the BS, at the external network side.
Note: The encapsulation type for the management link is IP over ATM. The IP cross-connection ser-
vice uses a different type of encapsulation.
To access the parameters of the IP addresses of the BS, click on the button shown here
(in the BS Details screen toolbar).
The following configuration screen is displayed, then its two main parts detailed below:
Click here to cancel
the modifications
Click here to return
to the BS details
screen
Click here to apply
the modifications
Click here to enter the 4 bytes of the IP address of
the BS at the ATM interface
Click here to enter the 4 bytes of the BS Interface IP
Mask at the ATM interface
Click here to enter the 4 bytes of the address of the
router of the BS at the ATM interface
Click here to enter the VCL coordinates
(supplied by the provider) for the management
link between a manager and the BS
The Vpi and Vci values must be respectively
selected in ranges 0-30 and 0-31 (except 1 to 4
values for Vpi)
Click here to select the VCL Bit Rate
(64, 128,256, 512 or 1024 kbps),
Click here if the system is in WAN network type to
lock the IP address modification
Click here to enter the 4 bytes of the BS interface
IP mask at the Ethernet Interface
Click here to enter the 4 bytes of the IP address of
the router of the BS at the Ethernet Interface
Click here to enter the 4 bytes of the IP
address of the BS at the Ethernet Interface
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4.9.3 Network addresses
Note: In order to allow modifications in this Network address screen the "Remote Interface Mode" box
of the IP addresses screen (see § 4.9.2 IP addresses) must not be selected.
To access the settings for configuring the interfaces, click on the button in the
BS Details screen toolbar, shown here.
This involves informing the system of the interfaces used by the managers.
The manager is the network supervision software (7390 LT or NSM).
FOR REMOTE LT: INTERFACE ROUTE MUST BE DEFINED IN "IP ADDRESS" DIALOG
BOX (§ 4.9.2) BEFORE ENTERING THE MANAGER IP ADDRESS INSIDE THE
"NETWORK ADDRESS" WINDOW.
Both addresses together define the subnetwork the
manager connected to route 1 belongs to
Target Network mask
used on route 1
IP address of manager
connected to route 1
Click here to scroll down the list and select the
type of interface used on the BS to connect
the local manager (ETH) (no by default)
Click here to scroll down the list and select the
type of interface used on the BS to connect
the remote manager (ATM)
IP address of manager
connected to route 2
Target Network mask
used on route 2
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4.10 Environment and equipment incident management
4.10.1 Alarms
Alarms allow incidents occuring on the equipment managed by the 7390 LT to be reported to the
supervisor.
For complete alarm management and, in particular, the corrective actions to be performed, refer to § 6.4
Corrective maintenance of this manual.
4.10.1.1 Current alarms synthesis
The current alarms synthesis window is opened automatically for the first connection and remains active
as long as the connection to the NE is supervised.
4.10.1.2 Alarms color code
A color code has been adopted to symbolize the five critical levels:
–red: critical alarm;
–orange: major alarm;
–yellow: minor alarm;
–light blue: warning alarm;
–mauve: indeterminate alarm;
Note: Green is used to symbolize no alarm or end of alarm in several screens: BS representation,
Alarms list and Event log.
Note: There is one color per line in accordance with the ASAP data table (see § 4.10.2 Alarms corres-
pondence tables (ASAP)).
This window offers a view of the number of active alarms in the system
in terms of critical levels. There are five levels: Critical / Major / Minor
/ Warning / Indeterminate.
Note: the highest level of criticality is displayed at the bottom right of the
general status bar (see § 4.2.2 Accessing and running 7390 LT).
The final line, "Total", totalizes the number of active alarms.
By double-clicking on one of the levels, the list of same level alarms is
displayed; by double-clicking on the last line, the list of all the alarms is
displayed (see § 4.10.1.3 Alarms list).
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4.10.1.3 Alarms list
4.10.1.4 Sound adjustment of alarms
It is possible to associate or disassociate the emission of a sound warning for alarms corresponding to
a certain critical level:
To display the alarms list at any time :
–click on the button shown here (in the 7390 LTmain screen),
–or, open the Windows pull-down menu and choose the line Current alarms
synthesis,
–or, open the Alarms pull-down menu and choose the item Alarms List.
To access the alarm sound parameters:
–click on the button shown here (on the 7390 LT main screen),
–or, open the Alarms pull-down menu and choose the item Sound Parameters.
Alarm number: number increases
incrementally in order of appearance
Time-stamping of the alarm (format: day /
month/year/hours/minutes/seconds)
The part of the system affected by
the alarm (format: name and number)
Probable cause of the alarm
Number of the equipment to
which the alarm is assigned
Alarm type
Click here to print the list of
alarms on the default printer
(cf: § 4.1.4)
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4.10.2 Alarms correspondence tables (ASAP)
The correspondence between the alarms and the severity levels is managed by an ASAP table. There
are two types of correspondence tables:
–one table for alarms relating to the BS ("BS ASAP"),
–one or several tables for alarms of the NTs ("NT Default" and customized tables).
To view the correspondence tables:
- click on the button shown here, in the 7390 LT main screen,
or
- open the Alarms pull-down menu and choose the item Alarm list,
The following screen appears:
Check No to deactivate the sounds
associated with the alarms
Check Yes to activate the sounds
associated with the alarms
Choose the critical level starting from which
the sound warning should be emitted
Click here to modify
an ASAP table
Quick search possibility
(cf: § 4.1.2.4 )
Click here to create
a customized NT
ASAP table
Click on the arrow to select
the ASAP table to be
displayed: «BS ASAP», NT
Default or the table created
by the operator
ID number
of alarms
Click here to delete
an ASAP table
Alarm severity assigned to
each probable alarm cause
Click here to quit the
correspondence tables
display window
larm designation
orresponding to the
Probable cause»
olumn of the alarms list
cf:§ 4.10.1.3) and the list
f events (cf:§ 4.8)
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4.10.2.1 Creation of ASAP table for NT
By default, the new table has the same characteristics as the "NT Default" table. To modify the severity
levels, (see § 4.10.2.24.10.2.2 Modification of alarm severity profile).
Note: You can only create ASAP tables for alarms of the NTs. The maximum number of ASAP NT
tables is 10 including "ASAP NT Default".
Note: You can assign a customized ASAP table to NTs (see § 4.6.2 Declaring a new NT or § 4.6.3 NT
Details)
Note: The name of the new asap table must be shorter than 36 characters
4.10.2.2 Modification of alarm severity profile
To create a personalized ASAP table for alarms of the NTs, click on the button shown
here (on the ASAP List screen).
The following screen appears:
To modify the severity levels of a customized ASAP table, click on the button shown
here (on the ASAP List screen).
The following screen appears:
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4.10.2.3 Deletion of ASAP table for NT
The following screen appears:
Note: You can only delete customized ASAP tables (you cannot delete the "BS ASAP" or the "ASAP
NT default" tables).
Note: You cannot delete a table assigned to at least one NT. You have to assign another table to this
NT before (see § 4.6.3 NT Details).
To delete a customized ASAP table, click on the button shown here (on the ASAP
List screen).
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4.10.3 Alarms and remotes
In addition to alarms reporting problems for the system and occuring on the equipment (see § 4.10.1
Alarms), two configurable types of device are available to the operator for notification and remote
solving of problems linked to the cabinet environment (DBS).
These devices are: sensors (fire detection, etc.) and remote controls (extinguisher, etc.) present in the
vicinity of the cabinet.
Sensors are used for problem detection (see alarms § 4.10.1 Alarms), and remote controls for
problem correction.
–alarms: see § 4.10.3.1 Alarm characteristics
–remotes: see § 4.10.3.2 Remote characteristics
Note: Default external state is ON for alarms and OFF for remotes.
To access the alarms (sensors) and remotes list, click on the button shown here (BS
Details screen toolbar) (see § 4.5 Base Station Supervision).
Select a line and click on this button (remote details)
or double click on a line to display the details of the
selected equipment.
Alarms and remotes
external state
Designation of alarms
and remotes
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4.10.3.1 Alarm characteristics
Note: The operator must choose the probable cause from the list of alarms relevant to the BS.
This list includes three types of alarm:
•X721 standard environment alarms,
•A7390 system specific alarms
•environment generic alarms:
•Environment: critical,
•Environment: urgent,
•Environment: not urgent.
The operator will therefore choose from the first group of alarms and, if necessary, from the last
group of alarms.
Click here to modify the
alarm designation
Click here to indicate
alarm location
Click here to apply changes to sensor characteristics
Alarm external state reminder: ON /OFF
Click here to choose the
probable cause which will
be affected to this alarm
when its state is set on ON
(see External state section):
(see Note below)
Sensor polarity: active if the
signal front is hight or low
(not subject to change from
the 7390LT)
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4.10.3.2 Remote characteristics Click here to modify the
remote designation
Click here to indicate
remote location
Click here to apply changes to remote characteristics
Sensor polarity: active if the
signal front is hight or low
(not subject to change from
the 7390LT)
Remote control external state
reminder: ON /OFF can be
changed in the External
Points List screen (cf: §
4.10.3 )
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4.11 Performance
4.11.1 Radio Performance
Radio performance survey can be configured to manage complete radio links, or NT. Survey can be
configured on up to 4 NTs per radio links simultaneously and a maximum of 16 NTs.
The Radio Performance feature gives the quality of the internal radio transport.
To access the radio performance:
–click on the button shown here (in the main screen toolbar),
–or else, open the Performance pull-down menu and choose the first item:
Radio Performance
Click here to monitor the NT and Radio Link
Click here to stop the monitoring over the NT and Radio Link
Click here to quit the Radio Performance screen
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4.11.1.1 NT or radio link supervision start
–To start radio performance supervision on a NT, select one NT in the list and click on «Apply».
–To start radio performance supervision on a radio link, select one radio link in the list, click on the
«Apply» button.
–Selection of NT and radio link are exclusive.
–If a NT is selected and the required performance is radio link, or if a radio link is selected and the
required performance is NT, click on «Cancel», then select the desired item.
START RADIO PERFORMANCE FOR A NT
Once you have applied monitoring on one NT, you can close the screen
START RADIO PERFORMANCE FOR A RADIO LINK
Once you have applied monitoring on one radio link, you can close the screen.
Click here to scroll down
the list and select the NT
Click here to apply
the modifications Click here to cancel
the selections Click here to quit the Radio
Performance Start screen
Click here to quit the Radio
Performance Start screen
Click here to scroll down the
list and select the Radio Link
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4.11.1.2 Monitoring the Radio Performances
–On global Performance screens, performances are displayed globally for one radio link.
–Two graphs are displayed for each upstream.
–Each graph receives a «date-time field», a «value» field and a «total number» field.
–All measures are made for a 5 seconds period. A full graph allows to keep +/- 10 minutes of per-
formances
MONITORING THE RADIO PERFORMANCE FOR A NT
–Upper graph is for time slots received erroneous by DBS and corrected.
Lower graph is for time slots received erroneous by DBS and not corrected.
–At measure reception, the «date-time» field contains the time stamp of the received measure. The
«value» field contains the measure. The «total number» field contains the total number of time
slots received.
–When mouse cursor is moved inside a graph, the «date-time» field of that graph displays the time
stamp of the graph at cursor position. The «value» field contains the measure received at cursor
position. The «total number» field contains the total number received at cursor position.
This screen is read only.
Last radio Entry Duration is the time duration
while the NT remained in acquisition state
before the last tracking state
Radio Entry Status can have two values:
Tracking (when the NT is active and enabled)
or Acquisition (when the NT is out of service)
Click on these tabs to display
the chosen Radio Link Click on these tabs to display
the chosen NT
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–When data is not received, the graph is not updated.
–If a time gap appears in a graph, the corresponding period will be drawn in white.
–At measure reception, the «date-time» field contains the time stamp of the received measure. The
«value» field contains the measure. The «total number» field contains the total number of time
slots received.
–When mouse cursor is moved inside a graph, the «date-time» field of that graph displays the time
stamp of the graph at cursor position. The «value» field contains the measure received at cursor
position. The «total number» field contains the total number received at cursor position.
–The vertical scales are variable (corrected TS and non-corrected TS) or fixed (Eb / No).
–Upper graph is for time slots received erroneous by NT and corrected.
Middle graph is for time slots received erroneous by NT and not corrected.
Lower graph is for signal over noise ratio.
–Long loop control panel contains the graphs of corrections required from the NT by the DBS.
–Upper graph contains synchronization corrections.
Middle graph contains frequency corrections.
Lower graph contains power corrections.
DBS NT distance: that value corresponds to the sum of
DBS - RBS cable length, RBS - RT distance and RT - NT
cable length, in meters. Precision +/- 50m.
Click on these tabs to display the chosen Radio Link Click on these tabs to display the chosen NT
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–Mean NT power panel contains graphs of power at NT level.
–NT input power is the power received from the RBS at NT level.
–NT long loop power offset is the result of corrections received from the DBS.
–NT frequency offset is the result of corrections received from the DBS.
MONITORING THE RADIO PERFORMANCE FOR A RADIO LINK
.
This screen is read only.
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4.12 Client services: leased lines
There are three types of service: Leased Lines (LL), IP lines (see § 4.13 Client services: IP links) and
Circuit Emulation Services (CES): see § 4.12.6 Circuit emulation (CES).
For service traffic supervision, refer to § 4.7 Radio supervision and parameters. For synchronization,
refer to § 4.5.4 Clock synchronization parameters.
The leased lines cross-connections managed by the 7390 LT are declined in 4 types: E1 traffic (see §
4.12.1 Leased lines E1), X21 (see § 4.12.2.2 Access to the X21 link management), T1 (see § 4.12.3
Leased lines T1) and ISDN (see § 4.12.4.2 Presentation of the ISDN link management screen).
4.12.1 Leased lines E1
A E1 cross-connection is a link between a TNT board of the BS linked to the TDM network (or ATM if
the CES is used: see § 4.12.6 Circuit emulation (CES)) and the NT terminal (E1 port) linked to the user
peripheral devices.
The maximum flow offered on a E1 link is a symetrical 2.048 Mbit/s.
4.12.1.1 Procedure of creation of an E1 link (E1 cross-connection)
The implementation steps for an E1 cross-connection are as follows:
1. Selection and configuration of the ports for cross-connect: BS side (TNT board) (see § 4.12.1.4 Ports
configuration of TNT board (BS));
2. Selection and configuration of the ports for cross-connect: NT side (see § 4.12.1.5 Configuration of
NT ports);
3. Cross-connect between time-slots of selected ports: (see § 4.12.1.6 Cross-connect);
4. Creation of an E1 link: (see § 4.12.5 Principles of management common to all types of leased lines);
4.12.1.2 Access to the E1 link management
To access E1 lines management:
–click on the button shown here (in the main screen toolbar),
or else,
–open the Service pull-down menu and choose the first item: E1.
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4.12.1.3 Presentation of the E1 link management screen
Click here to access the TNT ports configuration of the selected equipment
Click here to access the NT ports configuration
E1 cross-connection creation
Delete the chosen link
Allow to modify the name of the
selected cross-connetion (cf: § 4.12.5.4 )
Cancel the current cross-connect
Locking / unlocking the administrative state (cf: § 4.12.5.5 )
List of E1 links (cf: § 4.12.5.1)
Quick search
(cf: § 4.1.2.4 )
Display of the 16 E1
ports of the chosen TNT:
Input / output
characteristics of the
selected TNT board
Cross-connect zone
Indicator of cross-connect
position
1 IT = 64 kbps
Quick search
(cf: § 4.1.2.4)
Display of the 2 E1 ports of
the chosen NT (the grayed
out ports are not accessible
to the leased lines)
- «E1» port: not configured
- «G703» port: unstructured
- «G704» port: structured
(cf § 4.12.4.3 and § 4.12.3.5 )
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4.12.1.4 Ports configuration of TNT board (BS)
The screen listing the E1 ports of the TNT is displayed:
Note: The modification of the port configuration is possible if the port state is locked.
Note: Unlocking a TNT port state is only possible when you have configured it.
Next, access the ports configuration of the TNT board selected by clicking on the first
button, shown here (on the toolbar of the E1 cross-connections screen).
On the E1 cross-connection screen (see § 4.12.1.3 Presentation
of the E1 link management screen ), select first of all, the TNT
board concerned by the cross-connect by scrolling down the list.
The port labels are to be
entered in the TNT Ports
Configuration screen:
(cf: § 4.5.3.2)
Port type: G703, G704
(initially E1)
Type of line code: hdb3
(one choice)
Check box to lock / unlock the port’s
administrative state. By default, the port is locked.
Port configuration modification is only possible
when the port is locked
Scroll down the list to configure
the port: structure or unstructured
(initially: not configured)
Appears if the configuration state is
structured; to be checked if the
corresponding hardware uses CR4
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4.12.1.5 Configuration of NT ports
Note: The modification of the port configuration is possible if the port state is locked.
Note: Unlocking a NT port state is only possible when you have configured it.
Next, access the ports configuration of the chosen NT by clicking on the second button,
shown here (on the toolbar of the E1 cross-connections screen).
On the E1 cross-connection screen (see § 4.12.1.3 Presentation
of the E1 link management screen),
Click on the arrow to scroll down the NT list declared, then select
the NT concerned by the cross-connect.
The ports label is to be entered in
the NT Details screen (see § 4.6.2)
Check box to lock / unlock
the port’s administrative state;
by default, the port is locked
Type of line code: hdb3
Scroll down the list to
configure the port:
structured or unstructured
See § 4.11.1
Click here to confirm
a modification Click here to cancel
modifications
Click here to return to the
Cross-connections screen
Port type: G703, G704
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4.12.1.6 Cross-connect
Cross connection consists in matching the time-slots (TSs) of a configured port of the TNT board with
those of a configured port of the NT.
Note: To make an E1 "cross-connection", E1 type TNT ports can be cross connected with E1 or X21
type NT ports.
There are two types of cross-connect: between structured ports and between unstructured ports.
If the operator wants to offer a 2 Mbps contract, the cross connnection must be unstructured: using a
G703 TNT port (32 available TSs, global selection of TSs).
If the operator wants to offer a less than 2 Mbps contract, the cross connection must be structured:
using a G704 TNT port (31 available TSs, individual selection of TSs).
–Unstructured case:
In this case, the maximum bit rate is supplied because all the selected TNT port time-slots are connected
to the NT port time-slots.
–Structured case:
To implement the cross-connect in structured case, proceed in the same way as for non-structured ports,
but this time select the time-slots individually.
Thirty one time-slots can be brought into play in a E1 cross-connection (the first time-slot (grayed out) is
not accessible because reserved for synchronization). The maximum bit rate is 31*64 kbps.
The cross-connect arrows offer you guidance for dragging the TNT slots to the available NT slots; if the
current cross-connect corresponds to "unauthorized" ones, an error message is displayed at the bottom
of the window and the cross-connect arrows indicate the NT time-slots to which the cross-connect is
directed.
1 Select the unstructured ports that you wish to connect
2- Select the block of time slots at the TNT by pressing
a time slot of the of the time slot block at the TNT
4- Release the buttons: all
the slots are selected
5- Confirm the cross-connect by creating
the cross-conection (see § 4.12.1.3)
3- Press the CTRL key while
clicking on the left button of
the mouse on a TNT time slot
and slide the mouse pointer
towards NT time slots
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The slots of a real cross-connection (following the creation phase: see § 4.12.5.3 Creation of a cross-
connection) are colored in green.
Note: It is not mandatory to create cross-connections with consecutive time slots. In that case, you
must match the first group of TNT time slot with a group of NT time slot, and then match the
second group and so on.
Note: It is not possible to «cross» the links between TNT and NT time slots. Example on the above con-
figuration link between TNT-TS 10 and TNT-TS 3 not authirized.
4.12.1.7 Grooming
Several NTs can be fed from a single TNT board and a single E1 port. This is known as "grooming".
not authorized
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4.12.2 Leased lines X21
A X21 cross-connection is a link between a TNT board of the BS linked to the TDM network (or ATM if
the CES is used: see § 4.12.6 Circuit emulation (CES)) and the NT terminal (X21 port) linked to the user
peripheral devices.
The maximum flow offered on an X21 link is 2 Mbps.
4.12.2.1 Creation procedure of an X21 link
The implementation stages for an X21 cross-connection are as follows:
1. Selection and configuration of the ports for cross-connect: BS side (TNT board): see § 4.12.2.4 Ports
configuration of TNT board (BS);
2. Selection of NT ports for cross-connect: see § 4.12.2.5 Port selection on the NT side;
3. Cross-connect between time-slots of selected ports: see § 4.12.2.6 Cross-connect;
4. Creation of an X21 link: see § 4.12.5.3 Creation of a cross-connection;
4.12.2.2 Access to the X21 link management
To access X21 line management:
4.12.2.3 Presentation of the X21 link management screen
As the other sections are the same as that of the E1 leased lines screen, refer to § 4.12.1.3 Presentation
of the E1 link management screen.
–click on the button shown here (in the main screen button bar),
or else,
–open the Service pull-down menu and choose the item: E1.
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4.12.2.4 Ports configuration of TNT board (BS)
As the TNT board port configuration principle is the same as that of E1 leased lines, refer to § 4.12.1.4
Ports configuration of TNT board (BS).
In case of 32 TS transmission, the TNT port has to be unstructured.
In case of transmission < 32 TS, the TNT port has to be structured.
4.12.2.5 Port selection on the NT side
There is no particular configuration to define the X21 ports.
On the E1 cross-connection screen (see § 4.12.1.3 Presentation of
the E1 link management screen),
Click on the arrow to scroll down the NT list declared, then select
the NT concerned by the cross-connect.
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4.12.2.6 Cross-connect
In the case of an X21 "cross-connection", the cross connect is performed between an NT X21 port and
a TNT board E1 port.
As the TNT/NT ports cross connection principle is the same as that of the E1 leased lines, refer to §
4.12.1.6 Cross-connect.
4.12.2.7 Grooming
As the possibility of grooming is of the same type as for E1 leased lines, refer to § 4.12.1.7 Grooming.
4.12.3 Leased lines T1
A T1 cross-connection is a link between a TNT board of the BS linked to the TDM network (or ATM if
the CES is used: see § 4.12.6 Circuit emulation (CES)) and the NT terminal (E1 port) linked to the user
peripheral devices.
The maximum flow offered on a T1 link is 1.544 Mbit/s.
4.12.3.1 Creation procedure of a T1 link
The implementation stages for a T1 cross-connection are as follows:
1. Selection and configuration of the ports for cross-connect: BS side (TNT board) (see § 4.12.3.4 Ports
configuration of TNT board (BS));
2. Selection and configuration of the ports for cross-connect: NT side (see § 4.12.3.5 Configuration of
NT ports);
3. Cross-connect between time-slots of selected ports: (see § 4.12.3.6 Cross-connect);
4. Creation of a T1 link: (see § 4.12.5 Principles of management common to all types of leased lines).
IN THE CASE OF STRUCTURED CROSS CONNECT, ALL THE TIME SLOTS MUST BE
CONSECUTIVE ON THE NT SIDE.
(see § 4.12.2.4 and § 4.12.3.5)
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4.12.3.2 Access to the T1 link management
To access T1 link management:
4.12.3.3 Presentation of the T1 link management screen
As the other sections are the same as that of the E1 leased lines screen, refer to § 4.12.1.3 Presentation
of the E1 link management screen.
Nota: In unstructured mode, 24 + 1 TS are used on the radio.
In the other cases, the same number of TS is used for the TS link as well as for the radio.
–click on the button shown here (in the main screen button bar),
or else,
–open the Service pull-down menu and choose the item: T1
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4.12.3.4 Ports configuration of TNT board (BS)
Note: The TNT board must comprise T1 type ports (see § 4.5.3.2 TNT board screen).
The screen listing the T1 ports of the TNT is displayed:
Note: The modification of the port configuration is possible if the port state is locked.
Note: Unlocking a port state is only possible if you have configured it.
Next, access the ports configuration of the TNT board selected by clicking on the first
button, shown here (on the toolbar of the T1 cross-connections screen).
On the E1 cross-connection screen (see § 4.12.1.3 Presentation of the
E1 link management screen ), select first of all, the TNT board
concerned by the cross-connect by scrolling down the list.
The port labels are to be
entered in the TNT Ports
Configuration screen:
(cf: § 4.5.3.2)
Port type: G703, G704SF,
G704ESF and initially T1
Check box to lock / unlock the
port’s administrative state. By
default, the port is locked.
Scroll down the list to configure the
port: structured SF structured ESF or
unstructured (initially: not configured))
Scroll down the list to
choose the line code
type: ami or b8zs
Scroll down the list to select the interval covering the length of the cable
connected to this port: 0 to 110 ft /110 to 220 ft / 220 to 440 ft / 440 to 660 ft
(1 ft = 1 foot = 0.3048 m )
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4.12.3.5 Configuration of NT ports
As the NT port configuration principle is the same as that for E1 leased lines, refer to § 4.12.1.5
Configuration of NT ports.
4.12.3.6 Cross-connect
As the TNT/NT ports cross connection principle is the same as that for E1 leased lines, refer to § 4.12.1.6
Cross-connect.
Note: In the case of cross connection G703 we have 25 TSs transmitted on the radio (24 used and 1TS
for the frame management from where 25x64 = 1.6 Mbps).
4.12.3.7 Grooming
As the possibility of grooming is the same as for the E1 leased lines, refer to § 4.12.1.7 Grooming.
Next, access the ports configuration of the chosen NT by clicking on the second
button, shown here (on the button bar of the T1 Leased Lines screen).
T1 type (TNT) ports cannot be cross connected with E1 or X21 type (NT) ports.
To make a T1 "cross-connection", only T1 type ports with the same configuration can
be cross connected:
G703-G703 (unstructured cross connect),
G704SF-G704SF (structured cross connect),
G704ESF-G704ESF (structured cross connect).
On the E1 cross-connection screen (see § 4.12.1.3 Presentation
of the E1 link management screen),
Click on the arrow to scroll down the NT list declared, then select
the NT concerned by the cross-connect.
(see §4.12.4.3)
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4.12.4 Leased lines ISDN
An ISDN cross-connection is a link between a TNT board of the BS linked to the TDM network (or ATM
if the CES is used: see § 4.12.6 Circuit emulation (CES)) and the NT terminal (ISDN port) linked to the
user peripheral devices.
The maximum flow offered on an ISDN link is 128 kbps.
4.12.4.1 Access to the ISDN link management
To access ISDN line management:
4.12.4.2 Presentation of the ISDN link management screen
–click on the button shown here (in the main screen button bar),
or else,
–open the Services pull-down menu and choose the item: ISDN.
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As the other sections are the same as that of the ISDN Leased Lines screen, refer to
§ 4.12.1.3Presentation of the E1 link management screen 4.12.1.3 Presentation of the E1 link
management screen.
Nota: There is no particular confirmation when creating an ISDN link for a ISDN port.
4.12.4.3 Ports configuration of TNT board (BS)
Nota : The TNT board must comprise ISDN type ports (see § 4.5.3.2 TNT board screen).
The screen listing the ISDN ports of the TNT is displayed:
Next, access the ports configuration of the TNT board selected by clicking
on the first button, shown here (on the toolbar of the ISDN Cross-connections
screen).
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Note: The modification of the port configuration is possible if the port state is locked.
4.12.4.4 Grooming
The possibility of grooming is the same as for the E1 leased lines, refer to § 4.12.1.7 Grooming.4.12.1.7
Scroll down the list to configure the port:
unstructured, structured, structured ISDN
(initially: not configured))
The port labels are to be entered
in the TNT Ports Configuration
screen: (cf:§ 4.5.3.2)
Port type: G703, G704,
ISDN and initially E1
Check box to lock / unlock the
port’s administrative state. By
default, the port is locked.
Scroll down the list to
choose the line code
type: hdb3
Appears if the
configuration state is
structured: to be checked
if the corresponding
hardware uses CR4
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4.12.5 Principles of management common to all types of leased lines
4.12.5.1 List of cross-connections
The Leased Lines screen lists existing links by displaying their characteristics:
4.12.5.2 Cancelling a current configuration of cross-connection
4.12.5.3 Creation of a cross-connection
To cancel a configuration of cross-connection:
- select the cross-connection you wish to cancel in the cross-connection list
and then,
- click on the button shown here (in the button bar of the Leased Lines
screen).
Following cross-connection, access cross-connect creation by clicking on the
button shown here (in the button bar of the Leased Lines screen).
Link designation
TNT used in the link
TNT port used in the link
Administrative status of the link:
locked / unlocked (see § 4.12.5.5)
NT port used in the link
NT used in the link
Click in this field to modify the designation by default
Click here to create the cross-connection
Click here to cancel the cross-connection creation
and to return to the Leased Lines screen
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4.12.5.4 Editing the name of a link of leased line type
4.12.5.5 Locking / Unlocking of a cross-connection
It is possible to lock or unlock a cross-connection:
–unlocking authorises traffic on the link
–locking blocks traffic on the link
This action is carried out by modifying the administrative status of the cross-connection.
When a link is created, its administrative status is locked by default, which prevents the system from
being blocked during cross-connection, in the event of equipment problems.
The locking operation may then be implemented on the cross-connection for reasons of maintenance
or for freezing services during disputes between end user and telecoms operator.
Note: The administrative status of the cross-connections is not correlated with that of the ports. This
makes it possible to manage the "grooming" capacity at the TNT board ports (see § 4.12.1.7
Grooming) where several cross-connections to different NT ports can be cross-connected to the
same port of a TNT board.
To lock / unlock a link, select the cross-connection concerned on the E1 cross-connection screen (see
§ 4.12.1.3 Presentation of the E1 link management screen) and:
To edit the name of a link, select the link in the cross-connections list (see §
4.12.1.4 Ports configuration of TNT board (BS)), then click on the button shown
here.
FOR A SUBSCRIBER TO HAVE ACCESS TO TRAFFIC, THE CROSS-
CONNECTION MUST BE UNLOCKED FOR CREATION OF CLIENT SERVICES.
THIS OPERATION IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE TELECOMS OPERATOR.
IF A PORT IS LOCKED / UNLOCKED, ALL THE CROSS-CONNECTIONS
INVOLVING THIS PORT WILL BE RESPECTIVELY LOCKED/UNLOCKED.
–click on the icon of the toolbar shown here to lock: the administrative status of the
cross-connection switches from "unlocked" to "locked".
–click on the icon of the toolbar shown here to unlock: the administrative status of
the cross-connection switches from "locked" to "unlocked".
Click here to modify the link name
Click here to confirm a modification
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4.12.5.6 Suppression of a leased line
Note: an unlocked cross-connection cannot be suppressed (see § 4.12.1.1 Procedure of creation of an
E1 link (E1 cross-connection)).
4.12.6 Circuit emulation (CES)
Circuit emulation allows leased lines (E1, X21, T1, ISDN) to be implemented on the ATM network (and
no longer TDM).
It deals with the creation, in addition to the standard leased line link, of a second "cross-connection"
between the TNT board and the ANT board which is linked to the ATM network. The CES processes the
signal to recreate it on the TNT board, which therefore emulates a direct "cross-connection" between the
ATM network and the TNT board.
This operating mode notably allows a single connection cable on the BS for all types of client services.
Note: a TNT board (and therefore all its ports) can operate only in a given mode: either local (TDM
network) or ATM..
4.12.6.1 CES link creation procedure
The steps to implement a CES "cross-connection" are as follows:
1. Selection of the implemented TNT board;
2. Selection of the selected TNT board ports;
3. Choice of the ATM link Vci on the ANT board;
4. Creation of the CES link.
Note: There is only one type of CES link. Indeed, there is no correlation between the TNT port type
(E1, T1,ISDN and their G703, G704 (SF, ESF) configurations and the CES "cross-connection".
4.12.6.2 Access to CES management
To access circuit emulation management:
To leave out a link: select the link in the cross-connections list (see § 4.12.1.4 Ports
configuration of TNT board (BS)), then click on the button shown here (in the button bar
of the screen).
BEFORE PERFORMING CIRCUIT EMULATION, YOU MUST CONFIGURE THE
INPUT / OUTPUT TYPE OF THE TNT BOARD IMPLEMENTED IN ATM MODE AND ALSO
THE CHARACTERISTICS LINKED WITH SYNCHRONIZATION, USED TO RECREATE
THE FRAMES ON THE TNT BOARD (SEE 4.5.3.2).
BEFORE CREATION OF A CES LINK, ASSOCIATED TNT PORTS MUST BE LOCKED.
–click on the button shown here (in the main screen button bar),
or else,
–open the Services pull-down menu and choose the item: CES
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4.12.6.3 Presentation of the CES management screen
To allow modification, the TNT port must be locked. Unlock it after CES creation.
4.12.6.4 Suppression of a CES link
Note: to suppress a CES type link, the associated TNT port has to be locked.
ONCE THE TNT / ANT LINK IS CREATED, THE TNT BOARD CAN NO LONGER
BE CONFIGURED IN LOCAL MODE, AND THE VALUES LINKED TO THE
SYNCHRONIZATION (CELL DV AND MAX BUFF) CANNOT BE MODIFIED. TO DO SO
WOULD REQUIRE THIS LINK TO BE PREVIOUSLY SUPPRESSED.
To suppress a CES type link, select it in the circuit emulation services list of the Circuit
Emulation Service screen (see § 4.12.6.3 Presentation of the CES management screen)
then click on the button of the toolbar shown here.
lick on this button to create the CES link being configured (TNT/ANT)
Click here to suppress the selected CES link
Existing CES «cross-connections» list
Vpi value (31 for the CESs)
Click here to
select
the implemented
TNT board
port
Click here to
define
the
Vci
value (from 32 to 1023)
Click here to scroll down the installed
TNT board lists and select the TNT
board implemented in the CES cross-
connection
Click here to exit the CES Management screen
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4.13 Client services: IP links
An IP cross-connection is a link between an ATM input of the BS linked to the network and an Ethernet
port of the NT terminal linked to the user peripheral devices.
The maximum bit rate offered on an IP link is 8512 Kbps in downlink (BS to NT) and 7448 Kbps in uplink
(NT to BS).
There are 2 types of TS link: the static IP service and the dynamic IP service.
4.13.1 Creation procedure of an IP link
The implementation stages for an IP cross-connection are as follows:
1. ATM board configuration at the BS: see § 4.9.1 ATM;
2. Configuration of the NT Ethernet ports: see § 4.13.2.2 Configuration of NT Ethernet ports;
3. Selection of the ATM channel: see § 4.13.2.3 Creation of an IP link;
4. Selection of the NT Ethernet port implemented in the link: see § 4.13.2.3 Creation of an IP link;
5. Choice of the IP link type: see § 4.13.2.3 Creation of an IP link;
6. Choice of transmission and reception traffic: see § 4.13.2.3 Creation of an IP link;
7. IP link creation: see § 4.13.2.3 Creation of an IP link;
4.13.2 Access to the IP link management
To access IP services management:
–click on the button shown here (in the main screen button bar),
or else,
–open the Service pull-down menu and choose the item: IP.
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4.13.2.1 Presentation of the IP screen
Up MCR: This value indicates the Minimum Cell Rate in Kbit/s, which can be used in the upstream
bandwidth in order to transmit flow. For Ethernet flow, the maximum value is 7168. For ATM flow, the
maximum value is 8192 on ETSI channels and 9984 on FCC channels.
Up CCR: This value indicates the Complementary Cell Rate in kbit/s (PCR = MRC + CCR).
Up PCR: This value indicates the Peak Cell Rate in Kbit/s in the upstream bandwidth.
Down MCR: This value indicates the rate in kbit/s, which can be used in the downstream bandwidth in
order to transmit flow.
Click here to access the NT ports configuration: (cf § 4.12.2.2)
Click here to create an IP cross-connection: (cf § 4.12.2.3)
Click here to delete the IP link chosen from the list: (cf § 4.12.2.7)
Allow to modify the name of the selected «cross-connection»
Locking/unlocking the administrative status: (cf § 4.12.5.5) Quick search:
(cf § 4.1.2.4)
Downstream Minimum
Cell Rate
Designation of IP link
VCL coordinates
Name and number of NT
port used in the link
(cf § 4.4.3)
Upstream Peak
Cell Rate
Click here to access the details of the IP link chosen from the list: (cf § 4.12.2.4)
Upstream Minimum
Cell Rate
Allocation type: full
dynamic or static
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4.13.2.2 Configuration of NT Ethernet ports
Note: Do not enter more than 60 characters.
Note: When a NT port is full duplex the Configuration State field is deactivared in the other port.
When the Administrative State is unlocked the Configuration State field is deactivated.
To access the NT Ethernet ports configuration, click on the button shown
here (on the button bar of the IP screen).
Quick search (cf: § 4.1.2.4)
Click on the arrow to select the NT used in the cross-connection from the pull-down list
The NT ID number is displayed
automatically once the NT is
selected
Click here to apply
the ports configuration
The designation of the Ethernet ports
of the selected NT is to be performed
in the NT Details screen (cf:§ 4.6.3)
Click here to cancel the
current configuration
Administrative state of the
Ethernet port of the selected NT:
locked or unlocked
Operational state of the
Ethernet port of the selected NT:
enabled or disabled
Click here to return
to the IP links list
Configuration state of the Ethernet
port of the selected NT: half duplex
or full duplex
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4.13.2.3 Creation of an IP link
AN IP link can be composed of 2 kinds of traffic: data and voice. At creation , the operator has to choose
if the 2 kinds are used or not. Then, he configures each part.
The following table gives the information to define the different bit rate types in the New IP Cross-
connection screen::
To access creation of an IP link, click on the button shown here (in the button
bar of the IP screen).
IP traffic type
Upstream channel (transmission) Downstream channel
(reception)
Possible MCR values
(Kbps) Possible CCR values
(Kbps) Possible MCR values
(Kbps)
Full dynamic IP
Discrete values from
8.3125 to 7448 Discrete values from 0 to
8512 by 66.5 kbps pitch
Discrete values 8.3125;
16.625; 33.25; 66.5; 133;
266; 532; 1064; 2128;
3192; 4256; 5320; 6384;
7448 and 8512
Static IP Discrete values from 66.5
to 7448 by 66.5 kbps
pitch
Discrete values from 66.5
to 8512 by 66.5 kbps
pitch
Click here to enter
the VCL coordinates of the
ATM board:connection: only
data or both data and voice
(Vpi: 0 to 30, Vci: 32 to 1023)
Click on the arrow to
select the NT used
in the cross-
connection from the
pull-down menu
Click here to
define the IP
traffic type used:
static or dynamic
Select the Ethernet
port used in the
cross-connection
Click here to return to the IP links list
Click here to cancel creation of the IP cross-connection
Move the pointers to
define the new
upstream and
downstream bit rates
of the new IP link: see
the possible values in
the table below.
Click here to create the IP cross-connection
Click here to enter the name of the
cross-connection to be created
Quick search:
(cf § 4.1.2.4)
Click here to
select the type of
cross-
connection: only
data or both data
and voice
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Note: The bit rates represent the bit rates used on the ATM access of the DBS.
Note: Only one "cross-connection" may be sufficient to use all the capacity of an NT. In case of over-
flow, the 7390 LT displays an error message after the agent has rejected the IP link creation.
The agent checks that maximum bit rate on all the Ethernet ports is lower or equal than 15 Kbps.
That maximum bit rate on DS traffic of all Ethernet ports is lower or equal than 8512 Kbps.
That maximum bit rate on the US traffic of all the Ethernet ports is lower or equal than
7448 Kbps.
Note: A pair of coordinates of ATM cells (Vpi, Vci) is single. When creating the IP cross-connection, if
you define a pair already existing, an error message will inform you at the bottom of the window.
You can consult the list of the couples already defined, reserved to the IP cross-connections in
the list of the IP links § 4.13.2.1 Presentation of the IP screen.
Note: Ethernet port 2 has a 32 bytes buffer (port 1 only 16). Also use this one for heavy bursty traffic.
4.13.2.4 Characteristics and traffic of an IP link
–IP cross-connection characteristics:
PHYSICALLY, EACH NT CAN ACCEPT A MAXIMUM TOTAL BIT RATE OF
15 MBPS FOR THE SUM OF THE DOWNSTREAM CHANNELS AND THE
UPSTREAM CHANNELS
To access the consultation of the characteristics of an IP link chosen from the list
of IP cross-connections, click on the button shown here (in the button bar of the IP
screen).
IP cross-
connection
characteristics
IP cross-
connection traffic
characteristics
VCL
characteristics
for voice
VCL
characterisics
for data
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–VCL characteristics for data:
–VCL characteristics for voice
–Uplink (reception) and downlink (transmission) traffic description:
Vci coordinate of the VCL: from 32 to1023 Vpi coordinate of the VCL from 0 to 31
Characteristis of the frame level conveyed in the ATM
MCR (Minimum Cell Rate) traffic: average bit
rate ensured with respect to the required bit rate
Traffic index number
CCR (Complementary Cell Rate) which can be
used in the upstream bandwidth in order to
transmit flow. For Ethernet, the maximum value
is 7168
Upflow PCR (Peak Cell Rate) from cross-
connection (max = 7448 Kbps): possible bit rate
upper limit with respect to the required bit rate
(MCR plus CCR equal PCR)
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4.13.2.5 Editing the name of an IP link
4.13.2.6 Locking / unlocking of an IP cross-connection
It is possible to lock or unlock a cross-connection:
–unlocking authorises IP traffic on the link,
–locking blocks IP traffic on the link.
This action is carried out by modifying the administrative status of the IP cross-connection.
When a link is created, its administrative status is locked by default, which prevents the system from
being blocked during cross-connection, in case of equipment problems..
The locking operation may then be implemented on the cross-connection for reasons of maintenance
or for freezing services during disputes between end user and telecoms operator.
Note: the administrative status of the cross-connections is not correlated with that of the ports.
To lock / unlock a link, select the cross-connection concerned on the IP Cross-connection screen (§
4.13.2.1 Presentation of the IP screen), and:
To modify the name of an IP link selected in the IP cross-connections list, click
on the button shown here (on button bar of the IP screen).
FOR A SUBSCRIBER TO HAVE ACCESS TO TRAFFIC, THE CROSS-
CONNECTION MUST BE UNLOCKED FOR CREATION OF CLIENT SERVICES.
THIS OPERATION IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE TELECOMS OPERATOR.
IF A PORT IS LOCKED, THERE WILL BE NO SERVICE ON ANY
CROSS-CONNECTION INVOLVING THIS PORT.
–click on the icon of the button bar shown here to lock: the administrative status of
the IP cross-connection switches from "unlocked" to "locked".
–click on the icon of the button bar shown here to unlock: the administrative status
of the IP cross-connection switches from "locked" to "unlocked".
Click in this field to modify
the name of an IP link
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4.13.2.7 Deleting an IP link
A confirmation screen is displayed:
Note: An IP link can be deleted only if it is locked.
To delete an IP link chosen from the list of IP cross-connections, click on the
button shown here (on button bar of the IP screen).
Click here to delete the
IP cross-connection
Click here to cancel the request to
delete the IP cross-connection
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4.14 Utilities
4.14.1 NFS server
To configure the NFS server:
4.14.2 Backup / Restore
The backup and restore functions are mainly used for protection during maintenance operations in order
to avoid the loss of system configuration data (equipment parameters, created customer services, etc.).
These functions are implemented locally, on the 7390 LT craft terminal. The configuration data is backed
up on the ANT board.
To access the backup / restore function:
–click on the button shown here (on the 7390LT main screen),
–or, open the Management pull-down menu and choose NFS Server.
–click on the button shown here on the main button bar,
or else,
–open the Database pull-down menu and select the heading: Backup /
Restore Management.
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The following screen appears, in which each tab is dedicated to each of the 2 functions:
Depiction of the transfer file
Depiption of the ANT
board containing the
data
Phase
animation
Click here to
display the
phase color
legend
Click on this tab to access the
backup management
(cf: § 4.14.2.1)
Click on this tab to access the
restore management
(cf: § 4.14.2.2)
Part common to the two tabs;
the file status may be:
- «ready» at the start and
successful end of the process,
- «stopping» after the process
has been manually interrupted,
- «running backup / restore» as
process is underway (during
which the animation runs)
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4.14.2.1 Backing up a system configuration
The backup takes place in two phases: the conversion of the contents of the ANT memory into a file
that can be transferred then the transfer of the configuration file to the LT database.
To access the backup management, click on the Backup tab of the Backup / Restore Management
screen (see § 4.14.2 Backup / Restore).
Backup has terminated successfully once the file result field displays "no error", the file size is not zero
and the file status is "ready".
–Change the transfer file name after clicking on the Select button of the previous screen:
Note: The destination directory must be shared in NFS format: see NFS server configuration in A.2.6.3
– Configuring the NFS server.
2-Click here to run the
backup file to the LT Click here to stop the
file transfer to the LT Click here to exit the
Backup / Restore functions
Size of backup file
Status of generated
file: no error/no
space/write error
Current backup file
path
Reservation status of the backup file:
«reserved / not reserved»: backup
can only run if «not reserved»
1-Click here to select the destination path
for the backup file and rename it (see screen
below: Enter the name of the File to be
transfered by the agent)
1.Click on the arrow to select
the destination disk
2.Open the destination
directory by double-clicking on it
3.Click here to enter the backup
file name
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4.14.2.2 Restoring a system configuration
Restoration is carried out in two phases: the transfer of a configuration file from the LT database to the
Agent, then the restore configuration to the ANT board (with conversion of the configuration file into
exploitable data).
To access the restore management, click on the restore tab of the Backup / Restore Management
screen (see § 4.14.2 Backup / Restore).
Restoration has terminated successfully once the file result field displays "no error", the file size is not
zero and the file status is "restore".
Note: Once restoration is complete, the configuration is then reintegrated into the system. The Agent
reboots automatically with this new configuration; there is a break in the management link with
the LT but the reconnection to the NE and recovery of data take place automatically.
IN THE BS DETAILS SCREEN, IF THE FIELD "NAME" IS EMPTY, YOU CAN RESTORE
ANY BACKUP, OTHERWISE YOU CAN ONLY RESTORE BACKUP
THAT CONTAINS THE SAME BS "NAME".
Click here to run file
restoring of the system
configuration data to
the ANT board
Click here to stop the
file transfer to the LT Click here to exit the
Backup / Restore
functions
File result: no error/
no space/write error,
incoherent format,
variable not
positionned, partial
file
Current restore file path
Click here to select the destination path
for the restore file and rename it (see screen
below : Enter the name of the file that the
agent is to transfer)
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–Change the transfer file name after clicking on the «Select» button of the previous screen:
1.Click on the arrow to select
the source disk
3.Select the desired restore file
from the list of files of the
selected directory
2.Select the source directory
of the LT by double-cliking on it
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4.14.3 Downloading
Downloading, mainly used during maintenance, or on first commissioning, replaces or upgrades the
component software of the NE (BS + NTs).
AMD boards must be configured with their radio settings prior to starting downloading. NE downloading
must always come before any 7390 LT update if this update is included in the software upgrade.
During the download of a new software, the IP Traffic can be degraded to about 10-3 .
Downloading can be carried out via Ethernet (10 BT) or ATM.
On ATM, the max. bit rate authorised is 10 Mbps.
To access the downloading function:
–Software Package in the 7390LT server
DO NOT RENAME FILES OR DIRECTORIES.
–click on the button (provided if it is active, see § 4.1.2.2 Entry fields) on
the main menu button bar (shown here),
or else,
–open the Management pull-down menu and choose the item: Software
Management.
365
2
7
1
Click here to access the listing for the selected file (cf § 4.14.3.3)
Recapitulated data in the detail screens of the boards (cf § 4.5.2)
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–Software Package in an external server
If a NFS server is defined (see § 4.14.1), when the LT detects a disynchronization between the
two software packages, it will obtain the right software in that server.
THE SOFTWARE DOWNLOADING DIRECTORY MUST BE IN THE SAME
COMPUTER AS THE LT APPLICATION, MUST NOT CONTAIN NON STANDARD ASCII
OR SPACE CHARACTERS AND MUST NOT BE RENAMED.
3. 6. 5.
2.
7.
1.
Recapitulated data in the detail screens of the boards (cf § 4.5.2)
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4.14.3.1 Downloading steps
–pre-requirement: AMD boards should be configured (mandatory).
There are two possible cases in point, influencing how the downloading steps should proceed: i.e.,
whether or not the MIB versions (databases modelling the equipment) are different for the mana-
ger and for the agent. Once downloading is run, the system detects automatically any discrepancy
between the MIB versions, and realigns where necessary.
Note: The About 7390 LT window gives the database version (see § 4.2.2 Accessing and running
7390 LT).
The downloading steps are as follows:
1. Select the file describing the software configuration (action in Software Management screen)
(§4.14.3.2 Object and destination of the software to be imported),
2. Select the software storage zone on the BS (action in Software Management screen) (package 1
or 2),
3. Load the software (action in Software Management screen) (§ 4.14.3.4 Software import),
4. Rendering MIB compatibility: (in the case of divergent MIBs) (automatic in other screen)
( §4.14.3.6 Rendering compatible the MIBs),
5. Referencing of the software (action in Software Management screen) (§ 4.14.3.7 Referencing
software),
6. Activate the selected software configuration (action in Software Management screen) (§ 4.14.3.8
Activation of data),
7. Updating the statuses on the 7390 LT: wait for 10 minutes approximately (action in Software
Management screen, § 4.14.3).
8. Start again Loading the same package on the other software storage zone (without activating nor
referencing it) to enable automatic update of the new NTs coming in the network.
Note: Each software package must be individually exported via NFS Server (see A.2.6.2 – Installation
of NFS server)
•NR 2.1 to NR 2.2a upgrade is described in § 7.3.12.2 Upgrading the equipment from release
2.1 / 2.2a to 2.2b
•Commissioning for the first time is described in § 7.3.13 First 7390NE software update
•NR 2.1 to NR 2.2b upgrade is described in § 7.3.12.2Upgrading the equipment from release
2.1 / 2.2a to 2.2b
•NR 2.2a to NR 2.2b upgrade is described in §
4.14.3.2 Object and destination of the software to be imported
To select the software to be downloaded, click on the button shown here (see screen
§ 4.14.3 Downloading); the updated list of software is displayed; double click on the
file to be imported, on the «Apply» button then on «Close».
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Back to the software management window, select the file then the destination package which is
available (the one which activates the "Download" icon). see step 2 § 4.14.3 Downloading.
4.14.3.3 Detail of the software configuration file
The maintenance operator can choose display as a means of checking the content
of the file describing the software configuration.
To display the content of the software configuration file, click on the button shown
here (see screen in § 4.14.3 Downloading): the listing is displayed; then close the
window with a click on the «Close» button.
Click here to return to the previous screen
Click here (if active) to select the file to be downloaded
Location of the directory containing
the software configuration
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4.14.3.4 Software import
To load the software to the boards:
Note: this button is activated once the selections described in the previous paragraph have been
made.
A screen indicating the progress of the downloading is displayed:
Note: During the download phase, it is forbidden to insert any board in the DBS.
Note: If NTs were to be inserted during downloading, their download statistics would not be updated.
Note: If the status DOWNLOAD becomes red because of a time out, it does not mean that the software
import step was interrupted by error.The loading is still going on in the system. But the operator
will have to start the sofware import again.
Click on the «Download» button shown here (provided it is active) of the
Software Management screen button bar.
The sequencing of the download phases is permanently displayed,
throughout the download. The sequence is presented on the left of
the window, and features the following color code:
- white: step not carried out ;
- white with gray writing: step not required ;
- green: step underway ;
- yellow: step successfully completed ;
- sky blue: current step canceled ;
- red: step interrupted by error.
Status of downloading
progress Number of boards downloaded Progress bars
Number of NTs
downloaded
Number of NTs
that could not be
downloaded
Number of NTs to
be downloaded
Accessible after manually
interrupting («Abort»
button) the downmoad:
click here (if active) to close
the window
Click here to continue downloading and
to display the download report (cf: §
4.14.3.5)(button active as soon as the
BS side download is 100% complete)
Number of boards
which have not be
downloaded
Number of boards to be downloaded
During download, click
here (if active) to cancel
the current step
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4.14.3.5 Downloading report
Once the downloading phase is over (see § 4.14.3.4 Software import), a report is provided detailing the
software present for the different board types of the BS:
IF MIB COMPATIBILITY IS CANCELLED, NE CONFIGURATION IS ENTIRELY LOST.
Name of downloaded software
Version of downloaded software Status of downloaded software
Reminder of data
(cf: 4.14.3.4§)
Quick search
(cf: 4.1.2.4§)
Type of boards
of the DBS
Click here (if active) to cancel the rendering
MIB compatibility, if the button is available at
the end of the process
Click here to migrate the MIB if the button is still
active at the end of the process: it requires the
rendering MIB compatibility step (cf: 4.14.3.6§)
Click here (if active) to exit the dowload
function (terminated) and go to
referencing the software (cf: 4.14.3.7§)
OR
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4.14.3.6 Rendering compatible the MIBs
This operation only takes place where there are different versions of the databases, and ensures that
the common exchange base structures are compatible.
Note: Movement between the phases: Backup, NE->LT transfer, MIB Migration and LT->NE transfer
takes place automatically without having to click Continue.
The Backup phase is too rapid to view its progress in the "Backup Status" screen zone.
The phases: NE->LT transfer and LT->NE transfer may take a greater or lesser time depending
on the link bit rate. Their progress is displayed in the "Transfer sRam file" zone.
The principle of these 3 steps is the same as for the Backup/Restore function: § 4.14.2.1 Backing
up a system configuration.
The MIB Migration phase is quite a long operation that lasts around 30 minutes.
Migration is successfully terminated once the migration result displays "success".
"C:/A7390WW" CONVERSION DIRECTORY MUST BE EXPORTED IN
READ / WRITE STATE TO THE NFS SERVER AND THE SOFTWARE REQUIRED
FOR MIGRATION MUST BE INSTALLED
Transfer phase to LT from LT: transfer
of data file to manager / to DBS Backup phase: generation of data file
While in progress, click here (if
active) to cancel the current phase
Initial version
of IM Final version of IM
Progress of migration (the designation
of each transfer phase is displayed
under the relative progress bar) Accessible at the end of the process
(«END» phase): click here to exit the
download function (terminated) and go to
referencing the software (cf: 4.14.3.7§)
Accessible after manually interrupting
(«Abort» button) the download: click to
exit the migration functions
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4.14.3.7 Referencing software
The committed software is activated by default when restarted; for the referencing of the software:
Note: This button is activated if the software status is "enabled".
4.14.3.8 Activation of data
To run the downloaded software:
Note: Once the MIBs have been rendered compatible, the equipment (NE) reboots with the new IM
version.
The link with the LT is broken. Reconnection to the NE and recovery of the data therefore requi-
res a new version of the corresponding LT. For this, refer to the procedure described in A.2.2 –
Installation Procedure CHANGING THE DESTINATION DIRECTORY of the program ("Change
directory" button), so as not to overwrite the old version of the 7390 LT.
Note: Once the software is activated and referenced, do not forget to start again downloading the same
software on the other software storage zone (without activating or referencing it) to re-create the
NFS assembly point, so as the new NTs that come in the network can perform automatic down-
load.
Select first of all the required storage zone,
then, click on the «Referencing» button of the Software Management screen button
bar shown here.
The "Committed" zone of the Software Management screen (§ 4.14.3
Downloading) is automatically filled.
Click on the «Activate» button of the Software Management screen button bar
shown here.
The "Activated" zone of the Software Management screen (§ 4.14.3 Downloading)
is automatically filled.
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4.14.4 SNTP server configuration
The following screen is displayed:
When the SNTP server IP address is set to 0.0.0.0, the SNTP client of the 7390NE is disactivated.
Otherwise the 7390NE SNTP client is activated and it tries to synchronize on this SNTP server IP
address.
When the SNTP client is disactivated, you can set the BS time manually (see § 4.5.5).
Note: A time server loss alarm will be declared when connection to SNTP time server is lost and SNTP
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- click on the button shown here (on the 7390LT main screen),
- or, open the Management pull-down menu and choose Time Management.
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