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1. Back ee 3 ee o Remote Unit c9 J E 9 Je C C C C Je C39 of Jo of Jo of Jeo Jo of o of Jo Remote Unit of Jo of Jo of Joot Je e C Je of j e LAC La i e LAC Lo Remote Unit LA EA Ge Gy GAR EA EA yy Ry A m of Jo of Je of Jeo Jo of Je of 2 3 E ui of jo of Jo of Joo Je of Je of jo Local Unit of X of Jo of Jee Jo of Jo of Jo L1 Jo of jo oo eo Remote Unit V L Terminal SS S55 Note When a terminal is directly connected to a unit and it is accessing the Command Facility of that unit that unit becomes the ocal unit Initial Configuration Contents Menu Conventions 0 000000 e eee eee ars Menu Format 2202528 es DERE RD eee E ee oe a ae m RUN Menu Nomenclature Command MOQO6 cix eee ee kt oe la ed tel eg E aai Rd E ob ati poete do Re E e ALE Local Channel Configuration 0 ccc n 2 6 Command Facility 22 125 bero pee ERRORS LED Pout d P esi an Dueb usce Pared daw amp 2 7 Save Configuration Marathon 3K only 0 0 cece eee teens 2 8 Configure Local Node 0 teen n s 2 8 Node Number And Name ID 0 II Real Ti
2. Message Message Type Explanation ni DUPLICATE NODE ID ci Info e Two nodes in the network have the same ID e There is aclosed loop in a non mesh network unit lt ENTER CLASS gt Dialog Asks the user for the destination class name ENTER CLASS PASSWORD Dialog Asks the user for the password associated with the destination port s class If no password is configured for the class the user should press Enter ENTER PASSWORD Dialog Asks for a password associated with the signed on port ERASE ABORT Info The erasing process of the Flash memory has been aborted ERASE COMPLETE Info Flash memory has been erased ni ml ERASING FLASH Info The Integration Router Module is erasing its Flash memory in preparation for code download ERROR INVALID CHECKSUM Alarm The download code has an error try again IN FILE ni ml FILE HEADER READ Event The header data received for the code FAILED download file was not correct for the Integration Router Module ni ml FILE LOADED FAILED Event The Integration Router Module code download nnnnnn BYTES LOADED data transfer started but did not successfully complete The number of bytes actually transferred is nnnnnn FLASH WRITE ERROR Event An error has occurred while attempting to download code to a Flash memory Verify that receiving Flash memory is erased before making another attempt FORCE CONNECT Info You have attempted to force connect a PR
3. B 9 Worksheets Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Async Channel Characteristics Worksheet Node ID name Channel Data Code Stop To Host No Rate Level Parity Bits Echo To Terminal B 10 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Node ID name cont d Channel No Async Channel Characteristics Worksheet continued XON Char XOFF Char Buffer Ctrl Flow Ctrl CR Delay LF Delay Worksheets FF Delay Worksheets Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Async Channel Features Worksheet Node ID name Flow Channel EIA Smooth Control HP No Priority Ctrl Scroll Tandem Strip ENQ ACK Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Channel No Async Channel Features Worksheet continued Node ID name cont d Sync Loss Disconnect Command Mode Entry Sequence Command Mode Access Command Facility Main Menu Access Worksheets Local Channel Configuration B 13 Worksheets Async Channel Switching Parameters Worksheet Node ID name Channel No Connect Protocol Unbalanced Rate Call Inhibit Receive Inhibit Character Set Matrix Swit
4. Option Option Name Number Protocol Default Description Sync 7 ASCII Bisync 16 Sets the value of the leading sync Character character for the start of the block EBCDIC Bisync 32 H P Sync 16 RTS CTS FF 2 Fast Packet 4 TDM Sync 1 Sync Pad 16 Sync character must match the 16 bit Character hexadecimal synchronization sequence 2 Number of 8 ASCII Bisync 3 Sets the number of leading sync char Leadin EBCDIC Bisync H P acters that the unit will generate on the Syncs Sync RTS CTS output 0 9 This will allow the device on the selected channel to synchro nize Enter 0 to specify leading syncs as transparent Leading sync charac ters will not be stripped out 9 Sync Pad Pad 9 ASCII Bisync FF Sets the value of the pad character Character EBCDIC Bisync H P any alpha or numeric character It Sync RTS CTS precedes the sync character and fol lows the end of the block It is used to pad the block 10 Sync Pad Number of 10 ASCII Bisync 1 Sets the number of leading pad char Leading Pad EBCDIC Bisync H P acters to be transmitted at the start of Characters Sync the block This is used for a time delay 1 9 RTS CTS 3 11 Sync Pad 1 Number of 11 ASCII Bisync 2 Sets the number of trailing pad charac Trailing Pad EBCDIC Bisync H P ters to be transmitted at the end of the Characters Sync block 1 9 RTS CTS 3 12 Sync Pad 2 Prompt only no menu 2 For sync pad protocol you can configure 1 20 Channel Configurat
5. 0 Excess Burst Size Forward Be Fwd 0 Excess Burst Size Backward Be Bwd 0 Committed Information Rate Forward CIR Fwd 0 Committed Information Rate Backward CIR Bwd 0 Local Management Protocol Parameters Annex D and LMI Rev 1 Full Status Polling Counter N391 nN1 6 Error Threshold N392 nN2 0 2 eee ee eee 3 Monitored Events Count N393 nN3 4 Link Integrity Verification Timer T391 nT1 10 Polling Verification Timer T392 nT2 15 Access Link Mode 0 cee eee tees User A 11 Specifications and Defaults Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual A 12 Table A 6 Primary and Secondary Link Parameters Primary Link Control Parameters Terminate Switched Voice Calls No Forced Of sie et Mein he teta Yes Secondary Link Control Parameters Terminate Switched Voice Calls No Forced On oos sete ka ke OS retta No Link RIO veter heh Sed dante to aces Sync External Clocks Worksheets This section contains worksheets to help organize and keep a record of your network and of your async and sync channel configurations Copy these sheets as many times as necessary Keep a completed copy of these sheets near the Marathon unit Note Not all of the options listed apply to all of the units The following worksheets are provided Page Worksheet for
6. AppleTalk Allows LAN networking among Macintosh computers All Macintoshes have a LocalTalk port running AppleTalk over a 230 kbit serial line AppleTalk also runs over Ethernet EtherTalk and Token Ring TokenTalk network media ARQ automatic request for retransmission An error control method in which the receiving device informs the transmitting device which transmission blocks were received successfully The transmitting device retransmits any blocks not successfully received ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange A 7 bit plus parity character set or code established by the American National Standards Institute ANSI to achieve compatibility between data services async Short for asynchronous that describes the method of transmission for data See asynchronous transmission asynchronous transmission A method of sending data in which the interval between characters may be of unequal length The characters transmitted include a start bit and one or more stop bits which define the beginning and ending of the character No timing signals need to be sent ATM asynchronous transfer mode Method of data transmission using cell relay supporting speeds up to 2 2 gigabits second and capable of carrying voice and LAN traffic attenuation Deterioration of a signal s strength as it passes through a transmission medium generally attenuation increases with both frequency and cable length The signal
7. System Reset Restart Link lt gt Reset Channel 0 Default Configuration gt Current Configuration If you push the right arrow again you will select the restart link option push down arrow Push EXEcute arrow again and you reset the channel push arrow down 2 If you wish to cold start your Marathon unit and return it to the factory defaults press the EXEcute key twice 3 Tf you wish to warm start your Marathon unit without changing the current configuration press the EXEcute key twice 6 3 Administration Command Facility Reset 6 4 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual In the Command Facility several types of software resets are available To access the Reset menu follow this path L RESET COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU Units with dual bank Flash memory RESET NODE LINK CHANNEL T1 E11 NO FF WN FE INTEGRAL LAN NODE BANK SELECTED SOFTWARE Marathon 3K with single bank Flash memory RESET NODE LINK CHANNEL Oa FWN EF INTEGRAL LAN NODE FLASH RELOAD All units with FEATUREPAK installed RESET NODE LINK CHANNEL OS WN FE T1 E11 INTEGRAL LAN 1 Only displays on Marathon 5K Turbo or 20K The following options are available Description For the local node only All locally attached MICOM muxes will reset Remote unit s and their MICOM muxes will not be reset by this option Two options for node reset are factory defau
8. Allows access to all LCD Keypad functions This may be a series of up to eight up U down D left L right R arrows This password sequence is entered in the Command Facility as the U D L R characters followed by Enter N CAUTION Record these passwords If they are forgotten a cold start is required Reinstate the system defaults and clear the user defined passwords COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU 3 CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES T PASSWORDS PASSWORDS 1 GLOBAL ALLOWS ANY COMMAND OR TEST 2 STATUS VIEW STATUS ONLY 3 LCD KEYPAD Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Administration Lock Out Configuration This type of security blocks the async user s access to the Command Facility the Command Mode or both COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU 3 CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES 2 ASYNC CHANNEL ASYNC CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL FEATURES ASYNC CHANNEL FEATURES 9 COMMAND MODE ACCESS 10 COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU ACCESS To enter the Command Mode but not the Command Facility enable the Command Mode Access and disable the Command Facility Main Menu Access If you will be entering the Command Facility via the Command Mode be sure both are enabled default 6 11 Administration Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual View Configuration View configuration is a display of the existing configuration It is occasion al
9. Changes the name of this class refer to page 5 9 for syntax An alternate group of ports to be searched should all ports in the primary class name be unavailable This is optional Password associated with the class Refer to page 5 9 for syntax Displays on user s screen after they con nect to the class Refer to page 5 9 for syntax A configured period of time in minutes after which the system will disconnect the port if there is no activity The maxi mum time is 255 minutes Disable 0 Delete a class entirely Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Switching Configuration To include a port as part of a class select option 7 from the Switching Parameters menu and insert the class name To define a class that a port automatically connects to select option 8 from the Switching Parameters menu and insert the class or node class name Switching Parameters Menu To access this menu follow this path COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU 3 CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES 2 ASYNC CHANNEL ENTER NODE ID CHANNEL X TO ABORT NODE_A B1 ASYNC CHANNEL 4 SWITCHING PARAMETERS The following options are available Option Default Description 1 Connect Protocol Dedicated Selects the connection protocol used Refer to page 5 13 for details 2 Unbalanced Rates On Allows a connection to operate at differ ent rates speeds at each end of t
10. In the event of CD loss or sync loss on the secondary interconnect link the unit will display SECONDARY LINK FAILURE The primary link will attempt a connection every ten minutes 00 00 00 10 00 20 etc by raising DTR The primary link will be continuously monitored for integrity and will be validated for five consecutive minutes before activating the indicator for the primary link will be on solid during validation on the side configured as originate Any sync loss or CD loss will cause the testing timer to reset When the primary link completes the validation process it will be restored to service and the secondary link will be placed in backup status Should the secondary link fail to activate it will continue to attempt the connection approximately every three minutes until the primary link activates Enabling the backup mode Configure the port for a secondary interconnect link refer to page 3 17 and then follow this path CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES 3 LINK ACTIVATION PARAMETER UJ C O S Enter the channel number of the ENTER LINK CHANNEL X TO ABORT primary link not the secondary link ES PRIMARY LINK ACTIVATION PARAMETERS UTILIZATION THRESHOLDS UTILIZATION THRESHOLDS 5 BACKUP ONLY BACKUP ONLY O o To disable follow the same path and select the off option 3 19 Link Configuration Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Utilization Threshold Mode
11. Link Configuration Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Mux Links The mux link supplies the correct protocol to connect a MICOM mux to an Integration unit over a leased line Marathon MICOM Mux In the example shown below A4 of Node_A is to be configured as a mux link The steps include configuring the port setting the clocking and resetting the node Access Port Configuration COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU menu 3 CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES 1 PORT CONFIGURATION ENTER NODE ID CHANNEL X TO ABORT NODE A A4 Configure Mux Link PORT CONFIGURATION aM MUX LINK Set Clocking see Clocking SET LINK RATE Option below 1 SYNC EXTERNAL CLOCKS Return to Main menu CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES ENTRY M 3 40 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Link Configuration Reset Node COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU 10 RESET RESET 1 NODE ENTER Y TO CONFIRM OR N TO ABORT Y PARAMETER RESTORATION CURRENT CONFIGURATION Mux Link Clocking Options When the Mux Link option is selected from the Port Configuration menu the Set Link Rate menu displays with the following clocking options 1 Sync External Clocks Connect via modem Most common application 2 2400 Sync Internal Clocks 4 Clock Me RU decis o Connection is back to back no commu 5 12000 Sync Internal Clocks nications device or for providing clocking to 6 14400 Sync Inter
12. the new values will not take effect until the port is force connected reconnected again Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Channel Configuration Control Signals A synchronous channel supports four control signal pairs necessary to support both direct connected and modem applications DTR DSR BO RI RTS CD and Pin 11 CTS The first two pairs DTR DSR and BO RI are passed end to end in the network their levels are set by the attached devices The last two RTS CD and Pin 11 CTS are interpreted and generated locally by the unit The particular operation of these signals depends upon the protocol selected interface type and the carrier mode configured by the operator To DTE To DCE Channels SYNC CHANNEL CHARACTERISTICS INTERFACE TYPE Each port must be configured independently at each end This allows the flexibility for a TO DTE interface to a computer and for a TO DCE interface to a tail circuit modem See Tables 4 2 and 4 3 for pin assignments and DCE and DTE local channel interfaces When a port is configured TO DCE CTS must be on from the attached modem to enable output from the unit This allows for the RTS CTS delay which varies on different modems When a port is configured TO DTE the unit turns CTS on in response to RTS on from the attached terminal equipment If CTS buffer control is selected CTS may be delayed up to 250 ms after RTS is raised See Tables 4 2 and 4 3 for pin assignments and DCE and DTE
13. trol and buffer control mechanisms will be converted through the unit Note Ports using no flow control connecting with those using character flow control DC1 DC4 may experience problems if the complete ASCII code set is used The flow control characters will not be stripped out of the data stream e Parity Conversion Even odd mark and space will be converted auto matically at the receiving unit to match the required parity Parity conversion also works on force connected channels Refer to page 4 19 for additional information 5 13 Switching Configuration Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Making A Connection Force Connection A force connection is an automatic process transparent to the user Refer to page 5 3 for the procedure To disconnect a force connection use the Force Disconnect option of the Switching Control menu Initial Connection Procedure For the methods of connection other than force connection the initial steps are the same for connecting to the unit or its MICOM muxes 1 Turn on terminal and enter the sign on character if applicable 2 ENTER PASSWORD prompt will display if one has been configured enter password If configured the welcome banner will display to show you that the connection to the unit is complete The connectep message will display Fixed Destination Connection If a port is configured for fixed class destination the unit will automatically a
14. Async Channel Features 0 000 seen Async Channel Extended Features 20 0c ccc cece ees Section 5 Switching Configuration Switching Control derie kane eia ee n hm Force Connections is i ceip cc esee er Making Force Connections sssssssssssssssssssse Force Connecting a Range of Channels 0 0 00 cece eee a Disconnecting Force Connections 0c teens Synchronous Connections 0 ee Asynchronous Connections 0 00 etree tee tee eens Async Force Connections 0 0 c ccc ee ClASSOS aise heh on hea he hese aati aie eek at eee E EE on eaten ae How the Class Request Works 0000 cece eens Planning a Class ku Re RCOEERE E ee ORE ON Ree pee RR Y ek RE UR Password Protection 0 ct en Class Message i cusnel dob esten dated e Lee Coe dadaddaded Tuer Configuring the Classes 0 ccc cee etter nents Switching Parameters Menu 00 ee Connect Disconnect Protocol Channel Interfaces 00sec eee Feature Matching Capability 00 ect e eee Making A Connection 0 00 ese e Force Connection 11d vsebi be desde dad spies d wads a eda wa eee ee Initial Connection Procedure 0 0 RR n Fixed Destination Connection 00 ce RR Glass Connection ico o Re LEER Geta eer ra ye cer dd eee Node Class Connection 0 0000 cece cece eee een eben eve aan Matrix Gonne ctiOnis ise ae Rea du
15. H P channel See table on page 4 5 for Sync RTS CTS available rates Sync Pad MICOM DLC Fast Packet TDM MICOM Voice 9600 Channel 2 DLC ASCII Bisync Tx Internal Sets the port s source for a receive Clocking EBCDIC Bisync H P Rx Internal and transmit clock Sync RTS CTS Sync Pad MICOM DLC MICOM Voice TDM Maximum 3 DLC ASCII Bisync 512 Sets the block size in bytes of the data Transmit EBCDIC Bisync to the unit from the attached device Block Size RTS CTS Sync Pad H P Sync 9876 MICOM Voice 1024 Maximum 4 DLC ASCII Bisync 512 Sets the block size in bytes of the data Receive EBCDIC Bisync to the attached device from the unit Block Size RTS CTS Sync Pad H P Sync 9876 MICOM Voice 1024 Interface 5 DLC ASCII Bisync To DTE Sets a port for To DTE to interface with Type EBCDIC Bisync H P data terminal equipment and for To Sync RTS CTS DCE to interface with data commu Sync Pad MICOM nications equipment such as a tail Voice circuit modem 3 MICOM DLC TDM Carrier Mode 6 DLC ASCII Bisync Constant Defines when carrrier is held high EBCDIC Bisync H P either constant or variable TDM and Sync Sync Pad Fast Packet are set for constant and MICOM Voice are not configurable RTS CTS Variable 4 MICOM DLC Constant Prompt only no menu Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Channel Configuration Table 4 1 Sync Channel Characteristics Option Selections continued
16. HAR sein mit der Bezeichnung H05VV F oder H05VVH2 F 3G 0 752mm mit einem Schutzkontakt und einem Kaltger testecker IEC 320 Technische Daten 100 240 V 5 10 Nennspannung Nennstrom Marathon 5K Turbo 10K 20K NetRunner 500ET 1000E 2000E Marathon 2K 2K Plus 3K NetRunner 75E STADIA Integration Hub 6A 3A Frequenz 47 63 Hz 9A 1 5A 2A 1A Pour assurer un refroidissement ad quat maintenir un espace libre de 5 cm 2 pouces tout autour de l appareil Installer la prise AC proximit de l appareil dans un rayon d acces facile L installation et l ouverture de cet appareil est permise par un technicien autoris seulement Avant de d brancher la prise de courant assurer que toutes les connexions externes ont t d connect de l appareil Avertissement D brancher la prise de courant avant d entreprendre aucun travail de r paration de l appareil Batterie Au Lithium Avertissement Un danger d explosion existe si la batterie est remplac e incorrecte ment Remplacer avec une batterie identique ou similaire recomman d e par le fabriquant Disposer des batteries utilis es selon la m thode prescrite par le fabriquant Ce mod le s adapte automatique ment au courant lectrique ou voltage de la prise murale En Europe brancher l appareil la prise murale au moyen d un fil HAR comprenant 3 cables HO5VV F ou H05VVH2 F de 0 752mm chacun avec
17. M MAIN MENU ENTRY S HEADING node ID channel 1 FIRST OPTION current value 2 SECOND OPTION current value CR ACCEPT ENTRY M MAIN MENU ENTRY S HEADING current value 1 FIRST OPTION NAME 2 SECOND OPTION NAME CR ACCEPT ENTRY M MAIN MENU N NEXT MENU ENTRY 2 2 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Menu Nomenclature Enter N Next Menu M Main Menu P Previous Menu Control Key break ese n a Initial Configuration The Enter key return key on some keyboards is used to accept a selection The value selection menus offer the ability of moving from one option to the next without returning to the menu each time If this capability is available it will show on the menu When used without a option number pressing M re turns the user to the Command Facility Main Menu without making any changes at the level of the exist ing menu Where prompts request a numeric input an M will return to the previous step without effecting changes The exception to this is where the phrase x TO ABORT is displayed In this case simultaneously press the control key and the X key When displayed in the menu the selection returns you to the previous menu rather than the Main Menu The caret symbol is used to represent the control key on the keyboard For instance X Y means press the control key and X simultaneously followed by the con trol key and
18. The unit will go into self test Note Time and date are lost during a hardware reset current configuration remains Simultaneously push both outside keys and hold for 2 seconds Backlight will momentarily extinguish Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Administration Hardware Reset on the STADIA Integration Hub To access the hardware reset open the cabinet door and select the appropri ate reset switch for the desired CCM For additional information refer to the Integration Hub Installation Manual Press S1 for the CCM in slot 1 nr S2 for the next CCM and so forth Hold the button for two seconds nn until the CCM resets S4 ye S2 ye 1 re O Usceee CC ae ee eT a a eg eJj ex C CJ CJ CJ CJ Cj C3c c c cl Front View Menu Function Reset 5 Slot Chassis only Within the LCD keypad menus in the Administration menu there is a system menu functions reset which offers either default configuration cold start or current configuration warm start The warm start will not reset the time and date like the hardware reset To access either a cold or warm start within the LCD keypad menus take the following path Banner MessagZz Menu Functions V Administration System V Clear Latched Alarms
19. e Channel Passwords are recorded on page B 15 e Class Passwords are recorded on page B 17 1 Not applicable to the Marathon 2K or 3K B 19 Messages The messages contained in this appendix include those messages received from the optional modules Page Screen Display Messages 0 00 cece cence eee C 2 LCD Keypad Messages as ia err hm wanes C 16 Note The STADIA Integration Hub does not offer an LCD Keypad Message Type Alarm Vital to the system s operation may cause an interruption to that operation Event Occurs in the regular operation of the system most likely will not affect the system s operation Dialog Configurable async user messages Diag Diagnostic messages Info Informational Key VF Voice Frequency ADB Automatic Dial Backup lt gt Brackets indicate configurable messages Default is shown cl Class name voice fax extension number or MATRIX if matrix switching is used ci Channel port number In the case of frame relay ports the port number is followed by a decimal point and the four digit number of the local DLCI the DLCI attached to the local unit ds Ti Line interface either DS 1 or DSX 1 li El Line interface either L1 or L2 n c Node ID n channel number c ni Node ID nn A variable amount ml Module location letter B E 1 In some cases the channel number will display the following CMD PPP PPPn Command Facility NETMan connection One of the NET
20. on hook A line condition that exists when a telephone handset is resting in its cradle if the line is active OPX off premises extension In industry usage an off premise telephone extension As related to MICOM s domestic and international voice fax modules a strapping option for compatibility with the station side of a voice PBX In the Universal Voice Module the interface is called FXO pad character A character inserted to fill a blank time slot in a synchronous transmission or to fulfill a character count requirement in a transmission of fixed block length In Integration units leading pad characters help establish synchronization and trailing pad characters prevent the dropping of the RLSD RTS signal too soon after the end of a frame parameter An element the value of which characterizes the behavior of one or more variables associated with a given system parity parity bit A bit added to a character to ensure that the total number of 1s in a grouping of bits is either always even for even parity or odd for odd parity This permits detection of signal errors Part 15 FCC A part of the FCC body of rules that defines the restrictions to the level of electromagnetic emissions for an electronic device Glossary 24 Part 68 FCC A part of the FCC body of rules that defines the technical requirements that an electronic device must meet before it can be connected to the telephone network PBX private bran
21. refer to page 5 6 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Switching Configuration Making Force Connections To make a force connection follow this path through the menus COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU a CS SWITCHING CONTROL SWITCHING CONTROL 3 FORCE CONNECT Enter the channel number ENTER FROM NODE CHANNEL OR RANGE OF CHANNELS that is local to the Command X TO ABORT NODE A B6 Facility Note If force connecting DLCls be sure to include the DLCI number following the port for example Node A B6 2132 You must be in the Command Facility of the node from which the force connect is going to be made Otherwise an ILLEGAL INPUT message will be displayed Enter the fo channel or ENTER TO NODE CHANNEL X TO ABORT NODE B C4 channel and DLCI When successfully connected the Switching Control menu is redisplayed Notes e If you force connect a channel already force connected the new connection overrides the old connection e Do not force connect ports that you know are inoperative or not in use It may have an effect on the bandwidth use e f you force connect voice fax ports the bandwidth setting voice activated continuous or dynamic and the digitizing rate must match at each end of the channel Force Connecting a Range of Channels This feature allows the connection disconnection of two or more ports regardless of their current states in ser
22. reporting 6 7 Exit Command Facility 2 7 Extended Features See Async Channel Extended Features External Alarm Relay 6 8 External Modem phone number 6 8 6 12 priority 6 8 F Factory Default Settings See Appendix A Fast Packet 4 4 defaults A 10 FCC Requirements iv Feature matching 5 13 FF Delay 2 6 4 17 Fixed Destination Connection 5 6 5 14 Flow Control 4 17 async 5 13 Flow Control Strip 4 20 Force Connect 5 2 range of channels 5 3 Force Connections 5 2 5 5 5 6 5 7 5 14 Force Disconnect 5 2 Forced On link 3 26 Fox Test 7 2 7 3 7 5 7 7 FRADs Frame Relay Access Device 3 36 3 37 Fragmentation 3 35 Frame Relay configuration 3 30 link 3 2 3 9 3 27 parameters 3 31 3 32 A 11 parameters 3 31 recommendations 3 31 reset 3 38 6 5 specifications A 1 worksheet B 6 Frame Size 3 32 G Global Password 6 10 H H P Sync 4 3 defaults A 9 Hardware 6 12 6 17 view 6 17 HP ENQ ACK 4 20 IBM 3270 4 8 Idle Fill 4 8 Incompatible Message 5 19 Indicator Lights Communications Control Module D 3 Data Channel Expansion Module D 5 Integral Devices tests 7 4 7 5 Integral LAN local mode access 2 7 parameters 2 8 reset 6 5 Index 3 Integration Hub module locations 2 14 reset 6 3 specifications A 3 Interconnect Link 3 9 A 1 Interface status 6 13 type 4 6 4 11 L Last Period Report 6 14 Leading pad characters 4 7 syncs 4 7 LED Test 7 4 7 5
23. s Manual Downloading Code If your unit is equipped with a FlashPak cartridge or if it contains internal flash memory you may download new software code to your unit Also your voice module Release 4 0 and later Integration Router Module LAN IRM Release 6 0 and later the T1 E1 Access Module Release 4 3 and later and Digital Voice Module Release 4 3 and later are code downloadable The complete procedures for downloading code are found in the Code Download User s Manual Part No 800 1844 DLD Facility The DLD download facility interfaces between the Marathon unit and the device actually performing the code download PC or NETMan To protect against unauthorized access to this facility you may set a password There is a timer associated with the facility DLD Activity Timeout if there is no activity in the facility during the specified time it will disconnect The default for this timeout is 120 seconds To set a password or establish a timeout period other than the default use the following path COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU 3 CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES Option number varies CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES depending upon model DOWNLOAD PARAMETERS DOWNLOAD PARAMETERS SDLD PASSWORD 2 SDLD ACTIVITY TIMEOUT SECONDS If you select password this prompt will display Refer to page 6 9 for the password PATERA ath RARS SWORD syntax information If you select timeout this prom
24. where 0 dBm is equal to one milliwatt into 600 ohms dc signalling A configurable option in an E amp M strapped voice fax channel DCE data communications equipment The equipment that provides the functions required to establish maintain and terminate a connection including signal conversion for communications between a data terminal equipment DTE and a telephone line or data circuit Also interface signals typically presented by this equipment DDS dataphone digital services A communications service offered by the telephone company to transmit data in digital form DE discard eligibility A user set bit indicating that a frame may be discarded in preference to other frames if congestion occurs to maintain the committed quality of service within the network Frames with DE bit set are considered Be data Glossary 10 delta topology The simplest form of ring and mesh topology involving three nodes that are fully interconnected with one another If one link fails or if there is link congestion there is an alternate path for all nodes See also mesh topology dial up line dial line A circuit or connection on the public telephone network DID direct inward dialing A service offered by the telephone company allowing an outside caller to dial an internal extension without passing through the operator Billing does not start until the extension answers digital loopback A diagnostic test that forms the loop
25. 5 3 2 Yes Disconnect all forced connections After upgrade 2 0 Pepe ee ME reconnect forced connections 1 0 No completely reconfigure Upgrade your network with the central hub unit and work out to the edges of the network without skipping units which are in the direct path Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Introduction Compatibility With Other Releases e CCM Releases 2 5 and later are compatible Release 2 0 and 1 0 are not compatible e Do not partition separate Release 4 1 and later units configured for mesh with any non mesh units Do not partition any Release 4 0 units with any Release 3 2 and earlier units Exception The Marathon 2K is designed to work as a feeder in any Release 2 5 and higher network S N pd e Release4 1 and later Mesh Configured J X p P4 Release 4 0 and later oa j Non Mesh N Release 3 2 and earlier For additional compatibility information on this release refer to the Release Notes that accompany this manual For information on code download refer to the Code Download Manual 800 1844 Manual Conventions This User s Manual is written to help you address all the features and configurations of the basic unit and the data expansion modules e Installation and Cabling Manual covers all the hardware pieces for your unit e All optional modules are delivered with manuals which pertain to their individual installation and configur
26. 6 14 for additional information Displays the current channel statistics for the node selected Displayed are percentage of buffer utilization busyout and flow control status Integral devices are not displayed with this menu Displays by class number name number of connects con nect failures and maximum number of ports in queue 6 13 Administration Option 9 PROM ID 10 Voice Fax Daily Statistics 11 NETMan Status System Statistics Reports 6 14 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Description Displays the PROM set number of the FEATUREPAK or FlashPak cartridge The last character in the number reflects the revision level On units utilizing Flash memory FlashPak or on board this option displays the status of each bank and the boot code Displays current statistics accumulated since midnight Displays a current status of the optional network manage ment system if installed There are two types of reports a demand report a snapshot of the system at the time of request or a period report information based on a configured period of time These reports can be output regularly to a configured destination local command port log port or remote node Both reports appear in the same screen format COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU 2 STATUS STATISTICS STATUS STATISTICS SYSTEM STATISTICS SYSTEM STATISTICS 1 LAST PERIOD REPORT 2 DEMAND REPORT Information on configu
27. A B2 ASYNC CHANNEL 4 SWITCHING PARAMETERS ASYNC CHANNEL SWITCHING PARAMETERS 1 CONNECT PROTOCOL EN CONNECT PROTOCOL 2 DTR EN CONNECT PROTOCOL ea RESOURCE CLASS ENTER RESOURCE CLASS 8 CHARS MAX X TO ABORT DTR For additional information on configuring your async port parameters refer to page 4 16 and for classes refer to page 5 7 You may wish to view the async channel configuration switching parameters to verify that the channel has been attached to the class refer to page 6 12 3 46 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Link Configuration MICOM Mux Node IDs Note Once the X 21 and mux link have been configured you may connect the cables Refer to the Installation and Cabling Manual for specifics Mux and X 21 links have default numbers and names according to the port they are assigned see Table 3 3 Renumber and rename after links have been configured If there is a problem ascertaining the mux node ID you may display the node status which will show the node names for local MICOM muxes To do this select option 2 Status Statistics from the Command Facility Main Menu At the Status Statistics menu select option 1 Node Status The Node Status display will list the node ID and node number of all local MICOM muxes To view the remote MICOM muxes attached to a remote Integration unit access the remote Command Facility Main Menu and repeat the process
28. Block Size 512 Interface Type cece eee eee eee To DTE Carrier Mode 0 ccc cece eee ees Variable Sync Character 0 cece eee ees FF Number of Leading Syncs 3 Pad Character 0c cece eee eee e eee FF hexadecimal Number of Leading Pad Characters 3 Number of Trailing Pad Characters 3 Buffer Control 0 0 c beri eens None Clock Flow Control 0 ccc eeee Enable DSR COMTO go aenar Ea EEANN eee Normal aiio f OR Low Claimed Bandwidth 00 eee 0 Sync Pad Data Rates eese pue ete d uta eave rad 2400 Channel Clocking sseessssseee Tx Internal Rx Internal Maximum Transmit Block Size 512 Maximum Receive Block Size 512 Interface Type 0 eee eee eee To DTE Carrier Mode cece eects Constant Sync Character 1 0 00 c cece 16 Sync Character 2 0 0 0 0 cece eee 16 Number of Leading Syncs 2 4 3 Pad Character 002 e cece eee FF hexadecimal Number of Leading Pad Characters 1 Number of Trailing Pad Characters 2 Buffer Control 0 esses None Clock Flow Control 0 0 0c cece eee ee Enable PER GONT oec au Midas tenets aa Normal PHON AP EET Low Claimed Bandwidth 0 ee eee 0 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Specifications and Defa
29. Boot nnn nnnn nx Info The Integration Router Module has been reset and is using the version of software indicated Channel not available Info Selected port is inoperative or module location is empty Channel type not applicable Info Port configuration for selected port does not apply for the function requested Example You request a channel reset for a port configured as a link ni CMOS Error E A Marathon software has detected a problem writing to the configuration area Contact your service representative ni ml DLD Connected Info The Integration Router Module is connected to the download facility and is ready for code download ni ml Done Info The Integration Router Module has erased its Flash EPROMSs in preparation for code download ni ml Erasing flash Info The Integration Router Module is erasing its Flash EPROMSs in preparation for code download ni ml File header read failed Event The header data received for the code download file was not correct for the Integration Router Module ni ml File loaded failed nnnnnn bytes loaded Event The Integration Router Module code download data transfer started but did not successfully complete The number of bytes actually transferred is nnnnnn Invalid name character s Info Selected text contains a character s or embedded spaces which are not allowed Example Selecting a n
30. Character for Message What to Input Notes X esc lt ctrl gt X Without the esc key X will abort the message ESC escape esc esc To include an escape key in the text it must be preceded by an esc semicolon esc To include a semicolon in the text it must be preceded by an esc carriage return Inserts a carriage return line feed line feed which counts as two characters 1 This is not true for ports configured for dedicated protocol On dedicated protocol there is no limitation 5 9 Switching Configuration Configuring the Classes 5 10 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual The following is the menu path to configure a class Class numbers are assigned numerically beginning with 1 If the next class number is not known view the class list refer to page 6 12 Enter a class name refer to page 5 9 for syntax Option 1 Class Name 2 Secondary Class 3 Class Password 4 Class Message 5 Class No Activity Timeout 6 Delete Class COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES eS CLASS PARAMETERS ENTER CLASS NUMBER X TO ABORT 1 ENTER CLASS NAME current value X TO ABORT DVNS CLASS PARAMETERS MENU CLASS NAME SECONDARY CLASS CLASS PASSWORD CLASS MESSAGE CLASS NO ACTIVITY TIMEOUT DELETE CLASS ds NO C N Default n a n a n a n a Description
31. Composite Channel Tests page 7 5 Loopback Output See Voice Fax page 7 7 page 7 5 Manual Link Sync Integral Memory Channel Channel Device Dump Loopback Loopback Tests page 7 7 page 7 6 See ISU Manual Reserved for MICOM use Figure 7 3 Diagnostic Menu Block Diagram This test causes all of the LED indicators to light simultaneously for a couple of seconds and then extinguish This verifies that the indicator lights to be sure they are working This test automatically terminates after five seconds Async Channel Output This option permits the Command Facility terminal to place an async port into a test mode within the local hub group This option is useful for testing unattended terminals or devices that do not have a keyboard such as printers There are two channel output tests available e Fox Message Test continuous fox message is output to the test port e Input Test sends data input from the Command Facility terminal to the port to be tested Figure 7 4 Note While under test this port may be called or force connected via the Command Facility Nothing will occur while the port is being tested even though the call ing side receives the CONNECTED message The port will be connected when the test is terminated Diagnostics Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Nm Command Facility terminal data Siem input here B ke Local Remote Terminal Term
32. FCC Part 15 then use of a filtered pin connector may be required to maintain FCC compliance See the Installation section for specific applications Notification of Canadian Requirements This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de classe A prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par le Minist re des Communications du Canada United Kingdom Requirement Interconnection of Ports Warning Interconnection directly or by way of other apparatus of ports marked SAFETY WARNING See instructions for use with ports marked or not so marked may produce hazardous conditions on the network The advice of a competent engineer must be obtained before such a connection is made None of the ports provide isolation sufficient to satisfy the relevant parts of BS 6301 Apparatus connected to the ports must either have been approved to the relevant parts of BS 6301 or to have been previously evaluated against BS 6301 British Telecom Technical Guides 2 or 26 and given permission to attach Other usage will invalidate any approval given to this apparatus Any or all of the ports on the following modules may be configured as non network port
33. Facility Main Menu Select the parameter for configuration and proceed with configuration of the port as if it were an Integration unit You may also use the copy channel parameters to copy an existing data port s configuration to another data port or range of ports Refer to page 4 15 for additional details Note You may not copy from one Integration unit to another Integration unit Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Link Administration Reset Link Configuration If a link all types is not working properly it can be reset If the other end of the link is MICOM mux the mux will also reset Note that all channels currently using the link will experience a temporary interruption From the Command Facility Main Menu proceed with the following steps COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU 10 RESET RESET 2 um ENT ER LINK CHANNEL X TO ABORT If the link is configured for frame relay an additional menu will display refer to page 3 34 Status Statistics Accessed from the Command Facility the Status Statistics menu provides link information in the following options Option Node Status System Statistics Description Lists the current node IDs and numbers ports and link types of nodes attached to the local unit and all node IDs and numbers of the units in the network Provides a demand or last period report on the system which includes the following link informatio
34. Frame Relay Link gels ss PVC DLCI 3 37 Link Configuration Resetting the DLCI Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual To set the newly configured parameters you must reset the DLCI as shown Only if the port is configured as a frame relay link the Frame Relay Link Reset menu will display List DLCI COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU 10 RESET RESET 2 LINK ENTER LINK CHANNEL X TO ABORT Al FRAME RELAY LINK RESET 2 ej RESET A SPECIFIC DLCI ENTER DLCI TO RESET X TO ABORT For the frame relay link you may wish to view a list of the DLCIs and their state configured reported and active Follow this path CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES Ml FRAME RELAY LINK PARAMETERS ENTER NODE ID CHANNEL X TO ABORT FRAME RELAY PARAMETERS 3 DLCI CONFIGURATION DLCI CONFIGURATION 4 LIST DLCI 101 VRA 103 V 114 R 115 VR 222 FRA 223 FRA 325 UR 727 TRA 8 DLCI S ON FRAME RELAY LINK A01 V DLCI configured as virtual link F DLCI configured for fragmentation T DLCI configured for transparent protocol R DLCI reported A DLCI active U DLCI unassigned 3 38 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Link Configuration MICOM Muxes all units except Marathon 3K MICOM muxes include the LCi Val U Mux as well as the older Enhanced Statistical Multiplexers ESM Enhanced Statistical Synchronous Multiplexers ESS Fast Statistical Multiple
35. Link Configuration 2 9 Initial Configuration Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Real Time Clock If your unit has a Real Time Clock installed it may provide time day and date information to your network This is valuable if you are going to use the Time of Day Bandwidth on Demand features Master Clock Node If the network has a real time clock installed in one or more units one serves as the master clock in the network and the others serve as the backup in the event of node or link failure e Master clock node The node with the lowest node number containing the Real Time Clock functionality establishes the network time It provides time broadcasts to the rest of the network at two minute intervals e Inthe event of master clock failure Should the master node be unable to broadcast the time within 4 minutes the next lowest numbered node in the network with a Real Time Clock will assume the responsibility of transmitting the time until the previous master clock node returns to the network Real Time Clock Node Master Clock Node has lowest node ID Node 130 Real Time Clock Node Node 120 Backup Clock Node Reset In the event of a reset the network will re establish the master clock and it will establish the time for the network Other Nodes in the Network e Non Real Time Clock nodes receive the time update and set their clocks to the specified network time e Anode with a Real Time Clock
36. Module Locations for the STADIA Integration Hub 0 0 0 cece ee eee Section 3 Link Configuration Network DESIGN cessere RR PR Re RR nev eedeebarbeeboude RTI ERG REY ee arlees Order of Links Marathon 5K Turbo 10K and 20K ssssellleessssssss Placement in a Network 0 000 cece cee nes TODologleS ere ben Ex que REY pex 4d du e abre Rab Rs E NERA Configuring a Mesh Node 00 cece ses Port Configuration srera serip do RE RRERETREREPSREERCRPTRSURECES RES GU FR RR Ee Interconnect Link esie esp Eu LE Ae Ra Re ek RE ere ex E tta eee da um Local Interconnect Link isssssssssssseses esee e nett Bandwidth On Demand l a aessa aaua Secondary Interconnect Link 00 e en Configuring a Secondary Interconnect Link 0 00 cece eee eee Deassigning a Secondary Interconnect Link liiis isses Mode of Operation aessa terised ka e net x di hb RE ERN wae deeb eadee deeds Backup NOGE i eov ELELDS ERRL TR RR E Ea nie etn ce a acea ecu de de Utilization Threshold Mode ssseeree eee net eee Enabling the Utilization Threshold Mode on the Secondary Interconnect Link Section 3 Link Configuration cont d Tire ob Day cm ee Rer Ee ERRARE A Wine perd e i easet Slee Aube dos Setting up the Time of Day Schedule ssssssssssseeesee eese Time Syhtax errek veoh kee ene REEF ERE T se EEE ee eed eu GGG eed ERE E ER Cancelling th
37. Planning Node Numbers and Node IDs of the Local Hub Groupies ev dn none beste tacere ki bra Ra d B 2 Port Configuration Worksheet sseeessss B 3 Secondary Link Worksheet 00 cece eee eee eee B 4 Frame Relay Worksheet 000 ccc ccc eee eee nes B 5 Command Facility Parameters Worksheet B 7 Sync Protocol and Channel Worksheet 00 B 8 Async Channel Characteristics Worksheet B 10 Async Channel Features Worksheet 0 0000 eee B 12 Async Channel Switching Parameters Worksheet B 14 Async Channel Extended Features Worksheet B 16 Async Classes Worksheet eese B 17 Dialog Messages Worksheet 0 0 cece eee e eee ene B 18 Record of Passwords Worksheet 00 eee esses B 19 B 1 Worksheets Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Worksheet for Planning Node Numbers and Node IDs of the Local Hub Group Complete one worksheet for each Marathon node in the Network Port Node Al Node ID Node A2 CC N lee ID Node en EE Noag e QD ____ Node ID NodeID Ry Je A ES Node A4 Node ID Node A5 SCN ID Note Remember that each node must have a unique node name and number in the entire network B 2 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Port Configuration Worksheet Por
38. Y simultaneously This represents the BREAK key on the keyboard This represents the ESCAPE key on the keyboard Not applicable 2 3 Initial Configuration Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Command Mode 2 4 The Command Mode is a single menu which supports configuration and testing of the local port the one to which you are connected and access to the Command Facility Note At any time two async ports plus the Command Port on the optional NMS module may access the Command Mode Entering the Command Mode The Command Mode is accessible from any of the async ports local to that Communications Control Module CCM First Time Access to the Command Mode Set the terminal to the settings shown below Async Terminal Settings Data Rate 9600 Code Level 8 bits per character Stop Bits 1 Parity None Operation Full Duplex After the initial connection to the Command Mode the terminal parameters except Operation may be reconfi gured Once the new parameters are selected exit the Command Mode by entering lt break gt The new para meters will now be in effect Set the terminal to the new parameters and reenter the Command Mode if desired Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Initial Configuration To Enter Press X Command Mode then break The Command Mode menu is displayed 1996 MICOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP ALL RIGHTS RESERVED UNPUBLISHED RIGHTS RESERVED UNDER THE COPYRIGHT LAWS OF THE UNI
39. and 24 00 at the first Stop Time prompt 3 24 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Secondary Link Link Configuration Enabling the Time of Day Operation on a Secondary Interconnect Link Step 1 Configure the port for a secondary interconnect link assign it to a primary link and configure the type of operation required either backup mode or utilization mode Ensure that the Forced On option of the Control Parameters menu is set tono the default for secondary interconnect links Configure the remote port that will be connecting to the secondary link as an interconnect link Ensure that the Forced On option of the Control Parameters menu is set to yes the default for interconnect links Configure a Time of Day schedule for the secondary link Connect the link to the external communications devices You can force on the link to test link opera tion on the secondary link side If you do so be sure to disable the force on feature Forced On no on the secondary link side after the testing is complete Reference Secondary Intercon nect Link page 3 17 Disabling Forced On Operation page 3 27 Force On page 3 26 Time of Day page 3 21 Disabling the Time of Day Operation on a Secondary Interconnect Link Procedure Configure a new Time of Day schedule for that link by entering 00 00 at the first Start Time prompt and 24 00 at the first Stop Time prompt The secondary link will now op
40. and Digital Voice Switching Group 3 Fax Demodulation 802 3 Ethernet Remote LAN Bridge Router Remote Terminal Server for some models Full Network Management Capabilities from a PC NETMan Redundant Power Supply LAN C en Terminal Bridge Server Router Data m eR 1 1 Introduction Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual The unit is link compatible with other Integration units Release 2 5 or higher and with the following MICOM statistical multiplexers e Enhanced Statistical Multiplexer ESM e Enhanced Statistical Synchronous Multiplexer ESS e Fast Statistical Multiplexer FSM or FSS e Fast Statistical Data Voice Multiplexer FSV e LCi Val U Mux Statistical Multiplexer This manual covers the following members of the Marathon family e Marathon 2K e Marathon 2K Plus e Marathon 3K e Marathon 5K Turbo e Marathon 10K e Marathon 20K All of these units Communications Control Modules except for the Marathon 3K are available for inclusion in the STADIA Integration Hub Note When a Marathon 2K CCM is placed in a STADIA Integration Hub it will support four optional modules locations B E Upgrade and Compatibility Issues Upgrade Information Upgrade From To Release 5 0 Retains previous Requirements prior to Release configratuion upgrade 4 0 and later Yes No prior requirements 2
41. bandwidth available for a requested sync connection the connection will not be completed This feature is enabled in the Sync Channel Characteristics menu via the Sync Claimed Bandwidth option When you select that option the following prompt will display ENTER SYNC CLAIMED BANDWIDTH 0s Enter the amount of bandwidth in the range of 1 64000 bps required for the sync channel The last number ones column rounds to the lowest 10 for example You configure 1001 the display will show 1000 when configured for 1026 it will display 1020 The port that initiates the connection is the one that sets the claimed bandwidth value for the channel This means that when you force connect two ports from the Command Facility the one which is input first at the from node channel prompt is always the initiating port In the case of NETMan the initiating port may be either port therefore it is recommended that this parameter be set to the same value on each end of the channel If the feature is enabled the sync channel will make a switched virtual circuit SVC at the time of force connection its path will be fixed through the network The feature can be disabled by entering a zero 0 at the prompt this is the default If the feature is disabled data will be sent via a datagram which means the path of the connection may change due to network congestion Should the port s configuration be altered while the port is force connected
42. checksums Info The Integration Router Module is performing checksums on the new code which has just been downloaded Are you sure Info Reset is requested If answer is yes proceed with reset by pressing the EXEcute key If the answer is no terminate without a reset by pressing any other key except the EXEcute key Are you sure EXE forces a Info You attempted to reconfigure node number reset and ID This invokes a reset and this message Press EXE to accept new configuration and invoke the reset Press any other key to abort Battery low ni E A CMOS battery at node ni is low and a power loss could result in a cold start of the unit ni ml CCM Bad checksum Event The Integration Router Module code download file was not received correctly Three possible reasons are the following e Wrong image file e Corrupted file e Incomplete transmission ni ml CCM Header fail Event The header portion of the Integration Router Module code download file was not received correctly ni ml CCM Downloading Info Code download to the Integration Router Module is in progress ni ml CCM Load waiting Info The Integration Router Module is ready for code download via a CCM async port C 16 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Messages Table C 2 LCD Messages continued Message Message Type Explanation ni ml CCM Load success Info The code download to the Integration Router Module is completed ni ml
43. eene lore LU A Ad ae Sync Channel Protocol Menu aeaaaee Sync Channel Characteristics 000 eee Sync Bandwidth Management 0000 cee eee eee eae Control Signals ssssssssssssssssssese ees To DTE To DCE Channels ssssessssssssssse e e Channel Clocking Signals ssssessssssssssssse eene Copy Channel Parameters liissssssssseese hs Asyn Channels eet ov Le vepres bari Lied td mesi Paetuct deae teats Async Channel Characteristics ne Autobaud Rate Detection ABR 0 0 tenes Code Level and Parity Conversion 0 00600 c cece eee Async Channel Features 0 00 ccc eens Async Channel Extended Features 0000 c cece cece ens This section describes the configuration of the channels synchronous and asyn chronous Configuration instructions for optional modules such as voice fax LAN ISU and modems are described in their respective manuals Appendix B contains blank worksheets which can be used to record the sync and async configuration Channel Configuration Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Port Configuration Menu This menu assigns a particular channel or link type to the port Ports A2 through D12 are by default async COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU 3j CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES 1 PORT CONFIGURATION Enter the node ID a slash ENTER NODE ID CHANNEL X TO ABORT 240 A4 an
44. established for the network refer to the User s Manual Times are entered in 10 minute intervals These are always 0 10 20 30 40 and 50 minutes of the hour For example 1 o clock a m would have the following 10 minute intervals 1 00 1 10 1 20 1 30 1 40 1 50 It is assumed that you have already set the time day and date on your unit It is recommended that your network include a Real Time Clock it is not required Important The daily schedule is set at one time If you wish to add to it or edit it you must set up a whole new schedule Each time you access the menu it establishes a new schedule for the day selected Option number CONFIGURE LOCAL NODE varies depending on model C LINK ACTIVATION PARAMETERS Enter either the primary or secondary link port depending ENTER LINK CHANNEL X TO ABORT on which you wish to configure SECONDARY LINK or PRIMARY LINK ACTIVATION PARAMETERS 1 TIME OF DAY Select the option for TIME OF DAY ACTIVATION your schedule 1 SUNDAY 2 WEEKDAYS 3 SATURDAY Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Link Configuration Once you start scheduling you must complete the schedule for the ACTIVATION SCHEDULE whole day s 1 n Enter the start time in 24 hour time ENTER START TIME hh mm X TO ABORT 24 00 TO END Enter the stop time 5 in 24 hour time ENTER STOP TIME hh mm X TO ABORT 4 00 TO END Continu
45. even and odd need not match on the local and remote end of the channel Parity errors will be detected on channels configured for odd or even parity regardless of the code level those characters will be discarded Channels with characters configured for mark space or none will be forwarded even if received in error Important To interface and remain transparent with a MICOM mux or a Release 2 5 unit both ends of the channel must have the same code level and parity parity conversion is not supported Additionally the devices at each end must match 4 19 Channel Configuration Async Channel Features Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual The pathway to this menu is shown on page 4 16 The following options are available 10 11 Option 1 Priority EIA Control Smooth Scroll Tandem Flow Control Strip HP ENQ ACK Sync Loss Disconnect Command Mode Entry Sequence Command Mode Access Command Facility Main Menu Access Local Channel Configuration Default High Enable Off No Pass No No X Break Enable Enable Enable Description Determines whether port is high or low priority in reference to other async ports Offers the option of recognizing or ignor ing the control signals from the attached device Supports the DEC VT100 Smooth Scroll terminals Supports Tandem Non Stop computer data flow operation Refer to Appendix E for addi
46. frame between the opening flag and the FCS and is only effective in detecting errors in frames of 4096 octets or smaller See also CRC FECN forward explicit congestion notification Indicates congestion downstream or toward the destination See also Explicit Congestion Notification FEATUREPAK cartridge The cartridge containing the operating firmware for MICOM products The FEATUREPAK contains a specific release of software from the factory and cannot be field upgraded Contrast with FlashPak cartridge Federal Communications Commission FCC A Government board that has the power to regulate all U S interstate communications systems as well as all international communications systems that originate or terminate in the U S Glossary 14 FF form feed A control character used to tell a terminal device to go to the top of the next page flash bank A memory bank on the Integration unit s Communications Control Module CCM FlashPak the Universal Voice Module UVM on an Integration Router Module or on the 3K base module CCM and voice side into which new software is downloaded and from which software is loaded into the unit s RAM Flash memory Flash memory allows for quick updating of MICOM software See also code download FlashPak cartridge A cartridge containing the operating firmware for MICOM Integration products The cartridge contains Flash memory which allows software to be downloaded Contrast with FEAT
47. gi Due E eed D mesh for Lm Sed bs Units with closed loops va o RN N Units connecting between two mesh RO UU networks F4 N i Release 4 1 e Generally keep like types together Do not and later partition separate units with earlier revisions Mesh Configured Exception A Marathon 2K 2K Plus or 3K a may be attached at an end point of a Release Se ae 3 2 network N Release 4 0 and later 7 Non Mesh Ke Release 3 2 and Earlier p Note Do not partition separate mesh Network Network N units with non mesh units B gt The example shows two mesh networks A and B connected by a single unit In order for the two networks to communicate the connecting node s must also have mesh turned on page 3 7 3 3 Link Configuration Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Topologies In the following pages several topologies are shown Due to the flexibility of the unit a variety of configurations are available MICOM recommends that you work with your MICOM Certified Distributor to ensure that the unit meets the requirements of your network in the most effective and cost efficient manner The illustrations in this section contain the following four symbols Legend Integration Unit in the Integration hub this is a single CCM and associated modules a single node NV Composite Link MICOM Mux compatib
48. installed will receive the time from the master clock and will not broadcast its time In the event that it does not receive a broadcast within 4 minutes of the previous broadcast each node with a Real Time Clock will begin transmitting its own time until a new master clock is established lowest node ID number working in the network 1 On the 5000NMS CE RTC NMS Module or on the Marathon 3K in the optional SIMM Only units with Release 5 0 and later will accept this broadcast 2 10 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Configuring the Day Date and Time for the Network Initial Configuration You do not need a unit with the Real Time Clock If you are using a Real Time Clock select any unit in the network that is Release 5 0 or later Access the Command Facility Parameters Menu using the following path Option number varies depending on model Day of The Week option number varies depending on model Time At the COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU 3 CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES COMMAND FACILITY PARAMETERS COMMAND FACILITY PARAMETERS 4 1 TIME A3 ae DAY OF THE WEEK ENT Example 1 06 pm would be 13 06 00 5 45 pm would be 17 45 00 1 06 am would be 01 06 00 Date Atthe ER TIME hh mm ss prompt enter the correct time using 24 hour time Be sure to use colons between hours minutes and seconds ENT ER DATE date by month day a
49. instructions The power supply is auto ranging in this model The power supply cordset to be supplied in Europe must have 0 752mm 3 conductor HAR cord type HO5VV F terminated in a grounding type Shucko plug on one end and a molded on IEC 320 connector on the other end Technical Data Input Volts 100 240 Vac 5 10 Input Current Marathon 5K Turbo 10K 20K NetRunner 500ET 1000E 2000E Marathon 2K 2K Plus 3K NetRunner 75E STADIA Integration Hub 6A 3A Frequency 47 63 Hz 3A 1 5A 2A 1A Um die K hlung des Ger tes nicht zu beschr nken ist es notwendig um das Ger t herum an allen Seiten ca 5 cm Raum zu lassen Stellen Sie das Ger t in der Nahe einer geerdeten Schutzkontakt Steckdose so auf dass diese leicht erreichbar und zug nglich ist Die Montage und der Zugang ins Innere des Ger tes sind nur einem qualifizierten Techniker gestattet Ehe der Netzstecker aus der Steckdose gezogen wird m ssen s mtliche usserliche Verbindungen vom Ger t getrennt werden Warnung Vor ffnen des Ger tes muss der Netzstecker aus der Steckdose gezogen werden Lithium Batterie Warnung Explosionsgefahr besteht wenn die Batterie nicht richtig ersetzt ist Die Batterie darf nur mit einer gleichen oder gleichwertigen Batterie ersetzt werden Netzteil ist mit automatischer Umschaltung entsprechend der Versorgungsspannung versorgt Die Netzleitung sollte ein harmonisierter Typ
50. is likely that a reset was not performed after changing the port configuration to sync Abort this process and perform a node reset before returning to this sequence Each sync protocol selected during port configuration has a different Sync Channel Characteristics menu Table 4 1 describes all of the options on all of the menus Note For the 5000E 6 modules do not exceed a sync data rate of 19 200 bps Marathon 2K Marathon 3K 5K Turbo Protocol 2K Plus 10K and 20K ASCII Bisync EDCDIC Bisync 1200 19 200 1200 19 200 H P Sync i a ee DLC 1200 19 200 1200 48 000 DLC 1200 19 200 1200 64 000 MICOM Voice 9600 14 400 9600 14 400 Fast Packet 1200 38 400 1200 64 000 TDM 1200 38 400 1200 64 000 System displays up to 64 000 but do not select more than the above stated rate It is recommended that you increase the number of Trailing Pad Characters to the maximum for higher data rates 19 2 Kbps and higher 3 Tail circuits on TDM are supported at rates up to 38 400 bps when one side is set for internal clocking and the other side is set for external clocking Do not configure a higher data rate 4 5 Channel Configuration Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Table 4 1 Sync Channel Characteristics Option Selections Option Option Name Number Protocol Default Description Data Rate 1 DLC ASCII Bisync 2400 Sets data rate in bps for the user EBCDIC Bisync
51. it has local significance only to that link During the data transfer phase all the frames belonging to a frame relay call carry the same DLCI in the link layer address field of each frame domain A grouping of LAN nodes in TCP IP networks that has been assigned a logical name downline loading The process of sending configuration parameters or operating software from a controlling device to another device DSP digital signal processor This microprocessor is used in voice compression and fax demodulation DSR data set ready An RS 282 interface control signal that indicates that the data communications equipment DCE is connected to a telephone circuit Usually a prerequisite to the data terminal equipment DTE issuing RTS DSU data service unit Data communications equipment DCE that replaces a modem in connection to a dataphone digital servicer DDS A baseband device often included in the cost of the DDS circuits DSU CSU An external device that combines the functionality of a data service unit DSU and a channel service unit CSU See also DSU and CSU Contrast with ISU DTE data terminal equipment The equipment serving as the data source and or destination May refer to computer ports terminals and printers Also interface signals typically presented by this equipment DTMF Dual Tone Multifrequency Used for call addressing in pushbutton telephones Also known as Multifrequency Pushbutton MFPB i
52. iv CSA iv FCC ii iv TUV iii UL iii Alarm s messages 6 9 reporting 6 7 AS 400 4 8 ASCII Bisync 4 3 defaults A 7 Async Channel 2 8 4 16 4 22 6 12 defaults A 4 A 5 worksheet B 10 B 17 Async Channel Characteristics 4 16 4 17 A 4 A 5 worksheet B 10 B 11 Async Channel Extended Features 4 16 4 21 worksheet B 16 Async Channel Features 4 16 4 20 worksheet B 12 B 13 Async Channel Loopback 7 2 7 4 7 7 Async Channel Output 7 4 7 5 Async Channel Switching Parameters 4 16 5 11 worksheet B 14 B 15 Auto Protocol 5 13 Autobaud Rate ABR 4 18 B Backup Mode 3 19 Bandwidth Management sync 4 10 Bandwidth On Demand 3 14 interconnect link 3 24 real time clock 2 10 secondary link 3 14 3 25 time of day 3 21 utilization threshold 3 20 Banner Message 6 8 Battery See Lithium Battery Bc committed burst size 3 35 Be excess burst size 3 35 Block Size 4 6 Broadcast 2 7 6 15 Buffer Control 4 17 async 5 13 sync 4 8 Busy Message 5 17 5 19 C Call In Progress Message 5 19 Call Inhibit 5 11 Canadian Requirements iv Carrier Mode 4 6 CE Conformance ii Channel administration 6 16 async See Async Channel clocking 4 6 4 14 configuration Section 4 Section 5 enable disable 5 2 6 16 end to host to terminal 4 17 4 18 number 2 12 2 13 password 5 12 message 5 18 priority over composite link 3 52 reset 6 5 statistics 6 13 status 6 13 sync See Syn
53. loopback 2 At the Diagnostics menu select Link Channel Loopback and the module location channel number of the integral device 3 You may do either one of the following setups a Select remote echo e Attach an async tester i e a BERT to the async port initiat ing the test or e Type in some data All data entered should be received on your display or b Select the remote fox The message is automatically sent It should be received and displayed Testing telco and remote integral devices Async channel is not force connected Notes e This test will interrupt normal operation over the selected link e The test requires operator intervention at the remote unit At the remote unit Put the remote unit into a digital loopback test At the local unit 1 Log into the Command Facility Main Menu Diagnostics Select Remote Composite Loopback Enter the channel number of the link 2 At the Diagnostics menu select Link Channel Loopback You may do either one of the following setups a Select remote echo e Attach an async tester i e a BERT to the async port initi ating the test or e Type in some data All data entered should be received on your display or b Select the remote fox The message is automatically sent It should be received and displayed 7 9 Diagnostics Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Testing standalone modem and DSU CSU Notes e This test will interrupt norm
54. lost The old node ID s will remain intact Remote Configuration Remote configuration is altering or setting any parameter on any unit other than the local unit This includes locally connected MICOM muxes as well as remotely connected MICOM muxes Once the interconnect mux and X 21 links are operational this process can occur Remote Marathon Configuration The local unit can configure the remote unit in the same manner as the local unit is configured You should connect one interconnect link and reconfigure the remote unit associated with that link If there are MICOM muxes connected to the remote unit those should be renumbered and renamed Once this is complete connect the next interconnect link and configure that remote unit and its MICOM muxes and so forth until all the remote units and their MICOM Muxes are configured Note Refer to the Installation and Cabling Manual for connection and cabling information You can reconfigure the sync async voice fax and LAN modules using the same access procedure See Section 4 and 5 for async and sync port con figuration information It is not recommended that you configure integral modems remotely To begin remote configuration follow these steps 1 Renumber and rename the local unit and all local MICOM muxes and reset the unit at the Node IDs menu 2 Ifnot already connected connect the interconnect link The remote unit will carry the same default node number and ID a
55. may require maintenance ni li REMOTE SIGNALLING Alarm The remote signaling ALARM is now clear on ALARM CLEARED li REMOTE TEST ECHO INPUT Diag Port has been placed into a remote echo loopback test REPORT INHIBITED Info Voice fax status report has been requested for the MICOM mux The MICOM mux cannot be connected e Mux is in composite loopback e Link is out of sync RESET REQ D Info You have changed the sync protocol and did not perform a reset It is necessary to reset the node before proceeding ni ml REQUESTING BOOTP Info The Integration Router Module has broadcast a Bootp request for code download ni ml REQUESTING TFTP Info The Integration Router Module has broadcast a TFTP GET request for code download SAVING PLEASE WAIT Info The Marathon 3K is saving its configuration please wait 20 30 seconds ni SECONDARY LINK Alarm Connection of the secondary link has been CONNECT TERMINATED ci terminated Secondary link is put into standby status until again activated C 12 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Messages Table C 1 Screen Display Messages continued Message Message Type Explanation ni SECONDARY LINK Alarm Primary interconnect link has either failed or CONNECTING ci the secondary link has been force connected Secondary link is in the process of establishing a link on port ci ni SECONDARY LINK Alarm Secondary link has been established and is ES
56. off or on On Flashing e e e or 1f configured as a link this indicator blinks with no established link Note If the voice indicator lights display a normal equipment status but you cannot communicate over that voice channel check the Voice Fax Channel Characteristics menu in the Command Facility access to menu is described in the Voice manual 1 Ifthe menu displays the wrong interface the voice port interface is strapped incorrectly Power off the unit and restrap the voice port interface 2 Ifthe menu displays the correct interface the voice port interface strapping may still be misaligned Power off the unit and check the strapping restrap if necessary 3 If the condition persists after power is on contact your MICOM Certified Distributor D 4 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Indicators Data Channel Expansion Module Indicators 6 Channel CEM 65432 1 12 Channel CEM 12 11 10987654321 Table D 5 Data Channel Expansion Module Indicators Indicator Off Flashing On ni through No data Data activity Data activity n121 activity n module location B through D Data Channel Expansion Module may not be placed in module location E 1 If 5000E 6DMA is installed in module location B and any of the ports are configured as links refer to Table D 1 port A1 for indicator information Note Ifthe indicator is on a force connected sync port using either Tran
57. prompt assistance MICOM offers complete factory repair for both in warranty and out of warranty equipment Before returning any equipment you must obtain a Return Authorization number Contact your dis tributor for assistance MICOM warrants all out of warranty repairs or upgrades performed at its factory location or per formed by MICOM Customer Service for a period of 90 days after completion Shipping charges must be prepaid MICOM Communications Corp 4100 Los Angeles Avenue Simi Valley CA 93063 3397 805 583 8600 Contents Section 1 Introduction Upgrade and Compatibility Issues sssssseeseee III II 1 2 Manual Conventions ssssssse eee rns 1 3 Menu Conventions lsssssse es Men Format cci ec Res ce Ens p ee x RD Ren Hanada ead Menu Nomenclature sssseseee RR RR RR RR eR een Command Mode 2 sade eign bboy os idee edad blake ase Ene ia nf iuris Local Channel Configuration ssssssssssssssesese ee es Command Facility 0 0 ese Save Configuration Marathon 3K only 0 0 c cece eens Configure Local Node 0 6 cece cece esser teens Node Number And Name ID 1 0 0 eect teens Real Time Clk aeset iis RPRPREE LEEREN LEE Us prid deca ded Legend Master Clock Node sssssssssssssssseee se n Configuring the Day Date and Time for the Network 20 000 c cece esses Channel Syntax Information 00 eee n
58. return delay 7 LF Delay 0 Line feed delay 8 FF Delay 0 Form feed delay Note To ascertain the correct configuration values consult the user manual of the device connected to the port For ports connected via dial up modems parameters remain in effect only for the duration of the call For directly connected ports the parameter changes remain in effect until changed in this menu or in the Channel Characteristics of the Async Channel menu Important Be sure your terminal is reconfigured to match the new local channel configuration 1 Delay values are configured in number of characters 0 99 to account for required mechanical actions of the equipment attached to the port 2 6 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Initial Configuration Command Facility The Command Facility is intended for use by the system administrator It contains the configuration diagnostic and system administration options for all ports of the unit Only one port may access the Command Facility at a time To Enter Command Facility Either e Use the Command Facility Main Menu option of the Command Mode menu or e Enter CMD of the enter crass prompt This method bypasses the Command Mode menu and directly enters you into the Command Facility Main Menu Note The terminal accessing the Command Facility Main Menu must have the Com mand Facility Main Menu Access function enabled factory default The screen will displa
59. the Command Facility Main Menu The options and their locations in this manual are illustrated in Figure 2 2 Configure Local Nodes Port Voice Fax Command Dialog X 21 Link Download Configuration See Facility Messages Parameters Parameters Sections 3 Voice Fax Parameters Section 5 Section 3 see Code and 4 Manual Section 6 ae Async Integral LAN Log Port bcm Users Mangan Channels Parameters Parameters Passwords See NETMan Frame Relay Section 4 See RTS See NMS Section 6 Manual fetes Manual Manual ection Sync Channels Copy Channel Class Node IDs Secondary Section 4 Parameters Parameters Section 2 Parameter Section 4 Section 5 Section 3 Figure 2 2 Configure Local Nodes Menu Block Diagram Node Number And Name ID Before doing any configuration it is important to renumber and rename the local node Node Syntax Information Node Number Node numbers may be 1 254 It is not necessary to Syntax place Os to hold spaces the number 1 is input as 1 and not 001 The default is 240 Node ID Name Node ID names may be up to eight 8 characters long Syntax Only alpha characters a z A Z numeric characters 0 9 and the underbar symbol _ can be used spaces cannot be used The first character must be an alpha character Names are not case sensitive therefore New_York new_york and NEW_YORK are the same name The default is 2401 Note It is recommended that the node ID be kept shor
60. the link must be originate and the other answer Therefore a secondary link on one side will always connect to an interconnect link on the other side The secondary link may be attached to any of the following devices e ISDN Terminal Adapter TA e Modem e Switched 56 Kbps DSU CSU Note Use equipment which can place a call upon assertion of DTR The unit will not dial a phone number or pass numbers across to the attached device 3 14 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Link Configuration O A One port supports ye ae deepen tet ae two links A Secondary Link gt A3 lt _ Interconnect Link O A2 A1 7 Secondary Link Interconnect Link A One port supports A three links One port supports two links Secondary Link Primary Interconnect Link bs Ex O Secondary Links O Originate A Answer Ax The primary link associated to the secondary link where x ports 1 6 Complex Network 3 15 Link Configuration 3 16 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual It is important to note the following Originate side is configured as a secondary link and has a single associated primary link Answer side is configured as an interconnect link and may answer for any number of links Before configuring a secondary link the port designated as the primary link must be configured as an interconnect link A primary link cannot al
61. the local unit Unavailable Port exists but is not in service or receive inhibit is enabled Unassigned The node or port is unknown to the net work or the password may be incorrect e Ifthe port is available the Class Message if configured and CONNECTED message will display Disconnecting Press the break key three times within six seconds The disconnect message will display on the screen Switching Configuration Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Port Contention Queueing Port contention allows multiple users access to a limited number of resources If a port in the class is unavailable the user will be placed in queue for the busy ports in the primary or secondary class Once in the queue the user may receive the current queue message Waiting Q your place in the queue by typing in any printable ASCII character or a Enter The user may also exit the queue and return to the resource prompt by typing a break key Dialog Messages These are configurable messages and prompts displayed for confirmation requesting input or for information during asynchronous switching operation Some dialog messages have a default message others do not CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES DIALOG MESSAGES Option Default Description 1 Channel Enter Asks the user for password associated Password Password with the sign on port It is the first dialog message that appears on the user s Sc
62. the same length in contrast with V 21 and frame relay networks Glossary 21 modem Contraction of MOdulator DEModulator A device that converts serial digital data from a data terminal equipment to a signal suitable for transmission over a telephone line and converts the received signal to serial digital data for the DTE Also called a data set module A printed circuit board and components with specific functionality that plug into one of the module locations on the unit module location A physical and logical location of modules within a 3 or 5 slot chassis These are described from bottom to top as module location A E or A C in a 3 slot chassis In the Integration Hub this is the logical location of a module B E in respect to its associated Communications Control Module CCM which is in location A ms millisecond One thousandth of a second multicast A message that is sent out to a group of local area network nodes by a host Multicasts are generally sent at specified intervals to avoid cluttering the LAN and contain the name of the host sending them as well as information about what services that host provides multiplexer A device that combines the signals of many devices and types into a composite signal for transmission to a remote destination Short for multiplexer See also MICOM mux and multiplexer mux link A composite leased line link that connects a MICOM mux to an Integration unit NA
63. tibia eae setae ane od MICOM Muxes all units except Marathon 3K 0000s MDSB TTC T 2C21 EinkS acct dhe hea geda kb Rex rr ae bbb bei iai t M e d aE en th tees X 21 Link Parameters sssssssseese men Initiating and Disconnecting an X 21 Call 0 X21 Channels ae docks vie leds eh eped nds ER es exeat ue n b Adee n MICOM Mux Node IDs ouaaa Remote Configuration sussa ccc e teen e eens Remote Marathon Configuration 0 ccc teen eee MICOM Mux Configuration from the Integration Unit 0 00 eee eee Link Administration lt s 0 0 0 0 ccc eee eee eee eee urn Channel Priority on Composite Links 0 00 cece eee teens vii Contents Section 4 Channel Configuration Port Configuration Menu sssssssssssssese ee as Syne Channels saes neu an Mea he oe eh oe Od ade pA Ee eee OY ele ba UAR ol ea Sync Channel Protocol Menu 000 c cee tee eens Sync Channel Characteristics 0 0c eee ee Sync Bandwidth Management 0000 teen eas Control Signals i LE AE Phage dedad dies culeanketatweraed edie teed i To DTE To DCE Channels 0000 eee e Channel Clocking Signals 0 c cee eese Copy Channel Parameters 0 0 00 eet hs Asyn Channels PEUT Async Channel Characteristics ne Autobaud Rate Detection ABR 0 cece Code Level and Parity Conversion 00 000 c cece cette eens
64. with e integral device ISU e standalone DSU CSU and modems e telco loops e link remote loops Testing connected async port no integral devices 1 Log into the Command Mode and access the Async Channel Loopback test 2 You may do either one of the following setups a Select a remote echo test e Attach an async tester i e a BERT to the async port initiat ing the test or e Type in some data All data entered should be received on your display or b Select the remote fox option 4 The message is automatically sent It should be received and displayed Testing an async port not connected no integral devices looped 1 Log into the Command Facility Main Menu Diagnostics Select Link Channel Loopback You will be prompted for the link 2 You may do either one of the following setups a Select the remote echo e Attach an async tester i e a BERT to the async port initiat ing the test or e Type in some data All data entered should be received on your display or b Select the remote fox The message is automatically sent It should be received and displayed 7 8 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Diagnostics Local loop conditions for testing integral devices ISU async channel is not force connected Note This test will interrupt normal operation over the link 1 Log into the Command Facility Main Menu Diagnostics Select Integral Device option 6 and desired
65. 00 0 ccc eee eee Marathon 3K Indicators 2 0 0 0 ene m Data Channel Expansion Module Indicators 000 c cece eee Appendix E Device Applications Extended Wang Support Feature WANGX 0000s cece eene Tande a Inr HP ENQ ACK icr paeee rane pane ERES T EE EOE ee ee ee doe rA en Tail Ending Mode Dial Up Modem Operation 0 cece eee eee 2 1 2 2 3 1 3 2 7 1 7 2 7 3 7 4 7 5 3 1 3 2 3 3 4 1 4 3 4 4 6 1 A 1 A 2 A 3 A 4 A 5 A 6 D 1 D 3 D 5 E 1 Contents Figures Command Facility Block Diagram ssssssssssse eee I Configure Local Nodes Menu Block Diagram 00 00 c cece eee eee Default Node IDs and Numbers in a Typical Network 0 0 ee eeee eens Example of an Integration Network After it Has Been Renumbered and Renamed Local Channel Loopback sssssssssssssssssesss e Remote Channel Loopback 0 00 c cece sn Diagnostic Menu Block Diagram 6 eect II Async Channel Output 1 0 0 2 0 0 eee tet eens Sync Channel Loopback sssssssssssssesessse eee eee Port Configuration and Defaults 0c cc ene MICOM Mux Compatibility eee tenes MICOM Mux Defaults 2 2 20 0 cette teen nett Sync Channel Characteristics Option Selections 0 0 c eee eee CCM and 6 Channel CEM Local Sync Channel Interface Configured to DTE CCM and 6 Channel CEM Local Sync C
66. 9600 Channel Clocking 0 000 e eee eee eee Tx Internal Rx Internal Maximum Transmit Block Size 1024 Maximum Receive Block Size 1024 Interface Type ostatuaren inher kmha eee To DTE Garner Mode cue beiisberee beatin ie Constant Buffer Control 0 0 0 0 ccc cee ees None Clock Flow Control 00 00 cee eas Enable DSR Control 0 0 e ccc eens Normal PIONI c so Ae a ne dre hates que Low Claimed Bandwidth 0 00 e eee 0 TDM Data Rate iio tacts ete iets adt et 2400 Channel Clocking 00ee eee eee eee Tx Internal Rx Internal Interface Type 02 e eee eee To DTE Sync Character 00 cece eee eee FF hexadecimal DSR CONTO zc epe eh Sa ee ees Normal Data Rate ssec rc eta ee 2400 Sync Character 00 cece eee eee FF hexadecimal DSR Control 0 00 Normal miea 2i sete e uten qe petet engine Low Claimed Bandwidth isesesesssse 0 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Specifications and Defaults Table A 5 Frame Relay Link Defaults Menu Item Default Frame Relay Link Parameters Clock Speed 0 0 cece eens 64000 Port Clocking 0 0 e cece e eee eee Tx External Rx External Maximum Frame Size 0 0 ce ees 4096 Local Management Protocol 0005 Annex D DLCI Parameters Committed Burst Size Forward Bc Fwd 0 Committed Burst Size Backward Bc Bwd
67. A KA EA A E3EJE2 A Ce C oC JoCo 0C 0C o a Jo o o o x L3 X Je eC je mi A1 unshaded a a E1 Location of connector unshaded number 1 unshaded Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual MICOM Mux Channel Syntax Node ID Channel Syntax Range of Channels Syntax Initial Configuration MICOM mux ports are numbered 1 through 32 sequentially Node ID a slash and the channel number The slash a separator delimiter between the node ID and channel must be there Examples NEW YORK A5 is port 5 of module A on the new york node DALLAS 10 is port 10 on the dallas MICOM mux node You may access more than one port on the same node To access a specified range of channels C4 D8 on the unit identified by the ID of NODE A you would type the following NODE A C4 D8 Note In all cases the syntax input is not case sensitive DLCI Syntax Range of DLCI Syntax The DLCI number is added at the end of the channel numbers For example Node A A1 0032 n Node A A1 32 DLCI Number Channel Number Node ID A range of DLCI may be specified as follows SIMI A1 001 6 0091 or SIMI A1 16 91 Range of DLCIs 0016 through 0091 Channel Number Node ID 2 13 Initial Configuration Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Module Locations for the STADIA Integration Hub In the Integration Hub the modu
68. CONDARY LINK BACKUP ONLY OFF Ow Wh 1 Tf the link cannot activate it continues attempting a connection approximately every three minutes until the criteria for Secondary Off Threshold and Off Threshold Time Length is met 3 20 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Option 1 Secondary On Threshold 96 Time of Day On Threshold Time Length min Secondary Off Threshold 96 Off Threshold Time Length min Secondary Link Backup Only Link Configuration Description Sets the utilization in percentages that the primary link must exceed before the secondary link will activate The default is 75 1 99 Sets the period of time in minutes that the primary link must operate above the threshold set in option 1 before the secondary link will activate The default is 5 minutes 1 99 Sets the utilization in percentages that the primary and secondary together in both directions must not exceed before the secondary link will de activate drop The default is 50 1 99 Sets the period of time in minutes that the primary and secondary link must remain below the threshold set in option 3 before the secondary link will de activate drop The default is 5 minutes 1 99 For the Utilization Mode this menu should be set to off This feature establishes or disables link operation during a certain time of the day By default all links are set to be operational 24 hours a day seven days a week If yo
69. Cls refer to page 3 38 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Level 2 Protocol Link Configuration This menu displays when you add a DLCI to your unit LEVEL 2 PROTOCOL T 2 34 TRANSPARENT VIRTUAL LINK FRAGMENTATION Option Description For links connecting directly to frame relay access devices FRADs Refer to Pass Through Applications page 3 36 For links connecting to other Integration units For links connecting to other Integration units This is for a DLCI which will be connected to another DLCI within the unit with frame relay access devices FRADs attached This option reduces the frame size across the link thus reducing delays and maintaining voice quality Refer to Pass Through Applications page 3 36 Note With Fragmentation you cannot configure the frame size The unit will fragment automatically 1 Transparent 2 Virtual Link 3 Fragmentation Note X After configuration you may not change a Level 2 Protocol In order to do so delete the DLCI and then add it then set the new protocol Frame Relay Parameters Once you have configured a DLCI you will need to configure the DLCT parameters FRAME RELAY PARAMETERS 3 DLCI PARAMETERS DLCI PARAMETERS COMMITTED BURST SIZE FORWARD BC FWD COMMITTED BURST SIZE BACKWARD BC BWD EXCESS BURST SIZE FORWARD BE FWD EXCESS BURST SIZE BACKWARD BE BWD CIR FORWARD CIR FWD BPS BACKWARD CIR BWD BPS No PW
70. Configuration Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Frame Relay Links and DLCIs Ports which Max of Max of Frame can be Frame Configured Relay Access Relay Access DLCls Per Unit Links Links Node Marathon 2K and 2K Plus 2 A1 A2 32 Marathon 3K 2 A1 A2 48 Marathon 5K Turbo 4 A1 A4 64 Marathon 10K 6 A1 A6 96 Marathon 20K 6 A1 A6 128 There are generally two modes of operation for frame relay e Virtual Link Permanent virtual circuit PVC connections between Integration units which carry traffic terminated or switched at each node The DLCI s Level 2 Protocol must be configured for virtual ge F A e Pass Through PVCs permanent virtual circuit A connection involving two or more DLCIs which supports frame relay access devices FRADs The DLCI s Level 2 Protocol must be configured for either Transparent or Fragmented Refer to Pass Through Applications for additional information FRAD ie Pa FRAD mL Activated Link Maximums An activated link is a PVC that has been configured on the unit Virtual Links Pass Through PVCs Unit up to a maximum of up to a maximum of Marathon 2K 2K Plus 12 10 Marathon 3K 16 16 Marathon 5K Turbo 20 22 Marathon 10K 24 36 Marathon 20K 36 46 1 n this application there are two DLCls for each PVC These may be increased if the number of virtual links is decreased Note The maximums given are for a frame relay only a
71. E LOOPBACK AND INTEGRAL TESTS Async Channel Loopback in the Command Mode Async Channel Loopback tests are designed for the users to test their own terminals To access the Command Mode refer to page 2 4 To access the menu use the following path 1996 MICOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP ALL RIGHTS RESERVED UNPUBLISHED RIGHTS RESERVED UNDER THE COPYRIGHT LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES COMMAND MODE CHANNEL B1 t ASYNC CHANNEL LOOPBACK ASYNC CHANNEL LOOPBACK 1 LOCAL ECHO 2 REMOTE ECHO 3 LOCAL FOX 4 REMOTE FOX 7 2 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Option 1 Local Echo 2 Remote Echo 3 Local Fox 4 Remote Fox Diagnostics Description Places the local channel in loopback The unit loops back all data to the terminal Figure 7 1 Link must be operational Data is looped through the remote unit to the local terminal that initiated the test Figure 7 2 Causes the local node to output a fox message to the selected local port Figure 7 1 Link must be operational Local node sends a fox message to the remote node which is then looped back to the port Figure 7 2 e The integrity of the components involved in the test may be judged by observing the quality of the returned data e These are the same tests as are available in Link Channel Loopback except that when attempting a remote echo or fox a port connection must be made at the remote node e Ifa remote test either echo or fox is
72. HP ENQ ACK option yes receives an ENQ poll following a block of data it immediately emulates the remote terminal by responding with its own ACK It then passes ENQ along to the terminal After outputting the data the remote unit buffers any additional data until the terminal sends an ACK or a 10 second timer expires When the ACK is received the remote unit forwards data to the terminal but does not forward ACK to the host To enable HP ENQ ACK set the following configuration using the Channel Characteristics menu and the Channel Features menu e HP port should be enabled when term type 10 is configured by the CPU or the terminal user e Do not define the DC2 character for either XON or XOFF when using XON XOFF flow control for Hewlett Packard systems e For ENQ ACK protocol to function properly one port must be set as host and the other port as terminal e An HP port configured as Host cannot enter the Command Mode Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Device Applications Spool Mode Term Type 19 The spool mode uses XON XOFF characters from the printer to indicate status conditions to the HP 3000 system Disable the HP Channel Feature for ports using the spool mode to avoid system timeout Set Buffer and flow control to none using the Channel Characteristics menu when HP2631 and HP2635 printers in an HP system are to operate in the spool mode Ports with flow control none will not respond to XON XOFF from the te
73. ICOM Certified Distributor AUNI CMOS section and default values supplied If configured as a link this indicator blinks with no established link System can still operate with low battery Configuration data may be lost if unit loses power System can still operate with CMOS failure All configuration data has been lost in the affected Indicators Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Marathon 3K Indicators Voice Status Communications Control Channel2 Channel1 Module Status OK LO RO TM OK LO RO TM AT BO DL A3 A2 A1 Normal status on power up e O O O e 2 0010909 098 09 9 9 These two indicators are green all other indicators are red Key O Off On Flickering Table D 4 Marathon 3K Indicators z3 Voice Communications Control Module OK LO RO TM AT BO DL A3 A2 A1 Normal equipment status see Note e O O ole x below Voice channel is in test mode e Remote voice channel is off hook e e O Local voice channel is off hook e e O Channel is functioning properly e Ready for Communications Control e e e Module code download process illuminated for 17 20 seconds upon power on or hardware reset Invalid voice interface strapping restrap the voice port If the same indicator pattern displays after reboot contact your MICOM O e e e Certified Distributor Error condition detected by RAM test O e e O contact your MICOM Certified Distributor Key O Off Can be
74. IMARY NOT ASSIGNED secondary link which has no primary link assigned Return to the Port Configuration Menu and assign a primary link to this secondary link before continuing FOX TEST ACTIVE Diag Async channel output test has been activated ILLEGAL INPUT Info Entry as received cannot be executed Could be caused by an incorrect password or an incorrect broadcast message ILLEGAL SELECTION Info Number entered is not on the list of items of the displayed menu C 6 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Messages Table C 1 Screen Display Messages continued Message Message Type Explanation lt INCOMPATIBLE gt Dialog Attempted connection is not compatible with the configuration INCOMPATIBLE LINK TYPES Info You are trying to connect a mux link to the port configured as an interconnect link or vice versa INCORRECT CHANNEL TYPE Info Port selected for the test desired is of the wrong type or an attempt has been made to broadcast to one of the following e A link port e An out of service OOS port e A voice port INPUT FILE RECEIVED Info The download code was received correctly RESET The system automatically resets showing the boot ID and DLD prompt INHIBITED Info MICOM mux connected to the Command Facility tried to activate a remote composite loopback on the link INPUT REQUIRED Info Enter without a data entry was received for a function which requires a data inpu
75. International Telecommunications Union Telecommunications Standards Section ITU TSS Formally the CCITT this committee makes international communications recommendations to participating members These are frequently adopted and made standards by national organizations The ITU TSS develops recommendations that pertain to interfacing modems and data networks Membership includes various scientific and trade associations as well as governmental and private companies Internet A collection of TCP IP world wide networks and gateways including ARPAnet MILnet and NSFnet IP Address See Network Address IPX Internet Packet Exchange Novell NetWare s native local area network communications protocol jumper A miniature connector that fits over and electrically connects two pins Kbps kilobits per second One thousand bits per second Example 19 200 bps is 19 2 Kbps KTS key telephone system In industry usage a key telephone system in which the telephones have multiple pushbuttons to allow users to select outgoing incoming calls directly without dialing an access number such as 9 Generally a key telephone system has limited internal telephone to telephone capacity As related to MICOM s domestic and international voice fax modules a strapping option for compatibility with KTS type telephone interface equipment In Universal Voice Module the option is called FXS Glossary 18 LAN local area network A data c
76. K negative acknowledgment A control character that indicates that the previous transmission block was received in error NETMan The optional UNIX based network management system for Integration networks Glossary 22 NetWare A Novell developed local area network operating system that provides file and printer sharing among networks of personal computers network address node Every node on a local area network has one or more addresses associated with it Every node has what is called a hardware address that is unique across every network everywhere at any time If you know a node s hardware address you should be able to identify the exact piece of equipment to which it belongs Hardware addresses are generally set up by the company that manufactured the equipment and should never change This address is usually specified as a list of six hexadecimal numbers separated by dashes such as ae 34 2c 1d 69 f1 The hardware address for the LAN module is shown on a label on the back panel of the module In the case of TCP IP networks each node also has a software or IP address Every node also has a software address for each network protocol that node uses The software address is configured by the network administrator The software address format varies according to the network protocol e For TCP IP the software address is specified as four decimal numbers separated by periods for example 197 49 155 247 In this case eac
77. Level 2 Protocol 3 35 LF Delay 2 6 4 17 Link administration 3 51 channel loopback 7 4 7 5 7 7 order 3 3 reset 6 4 Link Activation Parameters 3 22 Lithium Battery iii Local Channel Configuration 2 6 4 20 Local Channel Loopback 7 3 Local Echo 7 3 Local Fox 7 3 Local Interconnect Link 3 9 3 12 3 14 A 1 Local Management Protocol 3 31 3 32 defaults A 11 worksheet B 6 Local X 21 Parameters 3 43 Lock Out Configuration 6 11 Log Port Parameters 2 8 Loopback async channel 7 2 7 4 link channel 7 7 local channel 7 3 remote channel 7 4 remote composite 7 7 sync channel 7 6 M Manual Conventions 1 3 Matrix connection 5 6 5 17 switching 5 12 Index 4 Memory Dump 7 4 7 5 Mesh configuration 3 7 frame relay 3 27 3 29 placement in network 3 3 Messages dialog 5 18 MICOM DLC 4 4 defaults A 9 MICOM Mux 2 13 3 39 MICOM Voice 4 4 defaults A 10 Model Number 1 3 Modem 3 14 Module Number and Description 6 17 Mux Link 3 9 3 40 3 41 Mux X 21 Parameters 3 43 N NETMan configuration 2 8 status 6 14 Network Address frame relay 3 32 NMS Module 2 8 4 3 No Activity Timeout 6 8 No Answer Message 5 19 Node class connection 5 6 5 16 number 2 8 B 2 reset 6 4 status 3 51 6 13 Node ID 2 8 MICOM mux 3 47 worksheet B 2 Node hop 3 2 Nomenclature menu 2 3 NULL Password 6 9 Number of Retries X 21 3 43 3 44 O Output Event Alarm Reports 6 8 Out
78. MARATHONS STADIA Integration Hub Release 5 0 Integration Multiplexer User s Manual Part Number 800 1841 50 Rev A For the Following Units Marathon 20K Marathon 10K Marathon 5K Turbo Marathon 3K Marathon 2K Marathon 2K Plus April 1996 Notice of Filing Declaration of CE Conformance for International sales A Declaration of CE Conformance is on file at the MICOM addresses shown below The declaration lists the models described in this manual If the unit carries the CE mark this declaration certifies that it meets the specific EMC standards required for CE marking If the product is a module the module is CE compliant only if it is placed in a MICOM CE marked base unit MICOM Communications Corp MICOM Communications Corp Europe Ltd 4100 Los Angeles Avenue The Granary Simi Valley California 93063 3397 Grange Court U S A Grange Road 805 583 8600 Tongham Surrey GU10 1DW England UK 44 1252 781 777 Any units not carrying the CE approval are not CE compliant Modules placed in these units may not meet emission standards for CE compliance Trademark Notice MICOMS Marathon NetRunner FrameRunner STADIA NETMan 9FEATUREPAR FlashPak MicroBand ATM Power Plus SNAPS MICOM BOX and Val U Mux are trademarks or registered trademarks of MICOM Communications Corp All other names or trademarks are the true property of their respective companies Notice Specifications tol
79. Man secondary channels n could be 1 5 C 1 Messages Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Table C 1 Screen Display Messages Message Message Type Explanation ni ml ADDING CHECKSUMS Info The Integration Router Module is performing checksums on the new code which has just been downloaded ni lior ds ALARM INDICATION Alarm The ALARM indication signal has cleared the SIGNAL CLEARED T1 or E1 line is available The ones condition previously detected is clear ni lior ds ALARM INDICATION Alarm This indicates that T1 or E1 line is unavailable SIGNAL DETECT All ones condition exists for 100 milliseconds or longer ANSWER amp FORCE CONNECT Info You have attempted to force connect a ARE INCOMPATIBLE secondary link at the answer side of the link You must force connect the link at the originate side of the link APPLICABLE TO RTS Info In trying to configure an integral LAN module FUNCTIONALITY ONLY you have selected a module location which does not support RTS functionality Most likely there is a bridge installed in the module location you selected This does not require the configure menu ni BATTERY LOW Alarm Indicates the CMOS battery at node ni is low and a power loss could result in a cold start of the system ni ml BOOT nnn nnnn nx Info The Integration Router Module has been reset and is using the version of software indicated nnn ni BUFFER OVERFLOW Alarm Data has bee
80. Module during a code download LATER Attempt the reset again when the download is complete T1 E1 MODULE IS INITIATING Info The T1 or E1 access module is initiating the software You cannot access the module or erase the Flash memory until the process is complete lt UNASSIGNED gt Dialog e Node class module location or port is unknown in the network e Password for the class may be incorrect e f matrix switching is disabled this message will display when matrix switching is attempted lt UNAVAILABLE gt Dialog Requested resource exists but is not in service operational Call inhibit may be off or DTR is off VOICE CHANNEL n c Event Voice fax port c on node n has been put in a condition BUSY OUT busyout state Conditions may be SYSTEM Where the link has experienced a sync loss a force disable command or a force disconnect command FORCED Where the network operator has put the channel in a busyout condition via a forced busy command C 14 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Messages Table C 1 Screen Display Messages continued Message Message Type Explanation VOICE CHANNEL n c Event Termination of a busyout condition has BUSYOUT CLEARED occurred on voice fax port c VOICE CHANNEL n c INPUT Event The current dBm level for voice fax port c on LEVEL nn dBm node nis nn 25 to 1 dBm VOICE CHANNEL n c LOCAL Diag Voice or fax port c
81. NHE e Committed burst size Bc The maximum amount of data in bits that a network agrees to transfer under normal conditions Data may or may not be contiguous e Excess burst size Be The maximum amount of uncommitted data in bits that the network will attempt to deliver Data may or may not be contiguous e CIR Committed Information Rate Similar to data rate the predictable level of service for the DLCI If you are using voice in your network do not select a rate lower that 16 Kbps unless you are using zero CIR 3 35 Link Configuration Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Virtual Links Virtual links are permanent virtual connections PVCs between Integration units which carry traffic terminated or switched at each node pen fam o te S o SS S55 Configured Virtual Note No FRADs attached Pass Through Applications Attaching Frame Relay Access Devices FRADs Configure the unit as shown in the diagrams for the optimum performance Connecting FRADs through Integration units Local Unit Remote Unit Second DLCI required for any Marathon traffic FRAD attached to the node FRAD UON A Node A AS A1 WE 2d RO lag RS Astra dr QU SG Qngr ary La ag Ap ser a ROE cing ae Rap E Configured Transparent Configured Fragmentation DLCls are force connected Both DLCIs Ports A1 and A2 are configured as are dedicated to FRAD traffic frame relay links on both sides in K
82. Pin 1 0 Signal 8 O Held on Leads output data 4 RTS 11 l pa Must be on to enable 5 O CTS data output 4 e Ignored except in 8 O CD RTS CTS mode 25 Start ring frame is sent to remote when off to on 22 O RI transition is detected Stop ring frame is sent to remote if no transition is detected for three seconds 6 O Change as detected by remote unit 20 DTR 20 Send changes as detected to remote unit 6 O DSR 22 O Changes as detected by remote unit 25 Busy 5 O icd Follows unassigned input iA Ls Unassigned at remote end 15 O Not affected by carrier mode e nee External Rx Clock 17 O Not affected by carrier mode 24 External Tx Clock 18 Not affected by carrier mode 15 O Tx Clock 24 Not affected by carrier mode 17 O Rx Clock Key Input O Output 1 5000E 6 and 5000E 6DMA sync async module only 4 13 Channel Configuration Channel Clocking Signals Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual The receive transmit clock signals may be set to one of four combinations Tx Internal Rx Internal Tx Internal Rx External Tx External Rx Internal Tx External Rx External See Table 4 4 for applications of the clock signals Important The data rate must be configured the same as that of the external clock source Table 4 4 Synchronous Clocking Configuration Cable Diagrams MICOM Cable Type Description of Use for Clocks Model Number Normal Synch
83. S Be UNBE 3 43 Link Configuration Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual If the port is not configured as X 21 you will receive a NOT IN x 21 MODE error message X 21 Parameter descriptions are as follows Option Default Description 1 Local X 21 Data Activity Data Activity is currently the only Connect Mode Connect option on this menu refer to Data Activity 2 Local X 21 Number 20 The number of attempts 1 63 of Retries Mode the unit will make to place a call 3 Mux X 21 Connect Data Activity Configures the connect mode on Connect the mux side of the X 21 link either Data Activity Connect or DTR refer to Data Activity 4 Mux X 21 Number 20 The number of attempts 1 63 of Retries the MICOM mux will make to place a call A link reset option 2 of the Reset menu is required once all X 21 parameters are configured After resetting the unit will exchange information with the MICOM mux and approximately 20 seconds later the link will drop until an X 21 call is initiated The Command Facility Node Status display will show the link status The indicator lights do not reflect the link status Data Activity Connect Data Activity Connect is the only available option for Integration unit ports using X 21 protocol For MICOM mux ports there is another option DTE When you select Data Activity Connect you will be asked to set in seconds the data activity timeout period ENTER X 21 NUMBER OF SECOND
84. S 5 When the X 21 link is in use and the unit does not detect data activity within the specified time it will time out and drop the connection The link will remain in readiness for a call until the next call request Initiating and Disconnecting an X 21 Call To originate an X 21 call Data Activity Configured Data activity is detected and buffered in Integration unit or the calling unit until synchronization is MICOM Mux established with the remote unit either mux or Integration unit DTR Configured DTR is transitioned ow to high MICOM Mux 3 44 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Link Configuration When the above occurs the composite X 21 network raises the DTR signal to the local line terminator Once the call is established the unit and the attached mux will synchronize and data transmission will commence Should the unit be unable to synchronize with the MICOM mux a LINK powN message is output and the port originating the call will display a pata Lost message To disconnect an X 21 call The connection is broken under the following conditions Data Activity Configured No data activity for a time greater than configured on the No Data Activity Timer times out refer to page 3 44 Class and Matrix Connections Three breaks within six seconds DTR Configured DTR transitions from high to low X 21 Channels There is no special async channel configuration required with the
85. TABLISHED ci now operating on port ci until either the primary interconnect link can be restored or the secondary link is force disconnected ni SECONDARY LINK Alarm Secondary link connection was unsuccessful FAILURE ci or the link has been disconnected It will try to reestablish the connection ni SECONDARY RETRY Alarm Secondary link cannot establish a connection EXCEEDED RESET LINK ci This message indicates there have been five consecutive failures Reset the link and try again SECURITY VIOLATION Info There has been an error during the download process Try again ni SL TIME OUT ci Info Sync loss has occurred continuously for 40 seconds ni SYNC ACQUIRE ci Event Synchronization has been achieved with the remote unit attached on link ci SYNC CHANNEL LOOPBACK Diag Synchronous port c on node n has been n c placed into loopback mode SYNC CHANNEL n c STOPPED Alarm Synchronous port c on node 7 has lost its output clock or input end of frame is missing ni SYNC LOSS LINK ci Alarm If only port number displays communication between the local unit and the frame relay Switch has been lost If port and DLCI number displays com munication between the local and remote unit over ci has been lost ni SYNC LOSS TIMEOUT ci Event The local and remote units have not been able to communicate in the last 20 seconds on link Ci ni ml TFTP ACCESS DENIED Event The Integration Router Module does not have permission to access the code download fi
86. TED No Answer uel REESE NO ANSWER Unavailable 00 cece eee UNAVAILABLE Unassigned AENEA eee UNASSIGNED Incompatible 0 cc eee ee INCOMPATIBLE Callin Progress 00 cece eee eee CALL IN PROGRESS Marathon and MICOM Mux Default Node Numbers and IDs Default Node Default Node Unit Number ID Marathon Unit 2401 1240 MICOM Mux Connected To Port e Al 241 1241 e A2 242 1242 e A3 243 1243 e A4 244 1244 e A5 245 1245 1 If an NMS Module is installed the node number and name may be programmed by switches Refer to NMS Manual Not applicable to any 3 slot chassis model 2 Not applicable to the Marathon 3K Table A 3 Port Configuration Menu Item Default POMA dd e ook una REESULU CH b eR Interconnect Link Port A2 and above cece eee Async Set Link Rate for Interconnect Frame Relay Local Interconnect amp Mux Links Sync External Clocks Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Specifications and Defaults Table A 4 Sync Channel Characteristics Menu Item Default Sync Protocol 0 c eee eee DLC DLC Protocol Data Rate xc rrt d eet ae 2400 Channel Clocking 2 0 ce eee eee Tx Internal Rx Internal Maximum Transmit Block Size 512 Maximum Receive Block Size 512 Interface Type 0 cece eee eee ee To DTE Carrie Mode Tores adrt Atr canes Bowe ee Ead Constant Encoding ous
87. TED STATES COMMAND MODE CHANNEL ASYNC CHANNEL LOOPBACK LOCAL CHANNEL CONFIGURATION COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU EXIT BWwWN FE The Command Mode offers four options e Async Channel Loopback Contains a selection of loopback tests Refer to Section 7 e Local Channel Configuration Provides control and modification of the local port only e Command Facility Main Menu Provides access to the local unit s Command Facility ENTER PASSWORD Enter e Exit Disconnects the terminal from the Command Mode To Exit Command Mode Either e select option 4 Exit or e press break The commanD MODE DISCONNECT message is displayed 2 5 Initial Configuration Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Local Channel Configuration Intended for changing parameters on the port to which you are attached use the following path to access the menu 1996 MICOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP ALL RIGHTS RESERVED UNPUBLISHED RIGHTS RESERVED UNDER THE COPYRIGHT LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES f 2 LOCAL CHANNEL CONFIGURATION Option Default Description 1 Data Rate 9600 Data rate in bps bits per second 2 Code Level 8 Number of data bits per character 3 Parity None Depending on code level chosen one of two menus will appear 4 Stop Bits 1 Number of stop bits inserted at the end of a data character 5 Echo Off Turns the echo function on or off 6 CR Delay 0 Carriage
88. TION ENTER NODE ID CHANNEL X TO ABORT NODE A A2 A PORT CONFIGURATION INTERCONNECT LINK SET LINK RATE 45 SYNC EXTERNAL CLOCKS CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES ENTRY M Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Link Configuration Reset Node COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU RESET RESET 1 NODE ENTER Y TO CONFIRM OR N TO ABORT Y PARAMETER RESTORATION 2 CURRENT CONFIGURATION Interconnect Link Clocking Options When option 3 is selected from the Port Configuration menu the Set Link Rate menu displays with the following clocking options 1 Sync External Clocks Connect via communications device Most common application 2 2400 Sync Internal Clocks 3 4800 Sync Internal Clocks Connection back to back no 4 9600 Sync Internal Clocks communication device or for providing 5 12000 Sync Internal Clocks clocking to a device i e channel 6 14400 Sync Internal Clocks bank Used when units are within a 7 16800 Sync Internal Clocks close proximity It is recommended that 8 19200 Sync Internal Clocks a frame relay link be used instead of 9 38400 Sync Internal Clocks interconnect link for permanent 10 56000 Sync Internal Clocks connections 11 64000 Sync Internal Clocks Assuming that you have installed and configured the communications device for the interconnect link either a modem or ISU integral or external connect the interconnect cable The integrity of
89. Table 3 3 MICOM Mux Defaults Mux Connected Default Node to Port Number Default Node ID A1 241 1241 A2 242 1242 A3 243 1243 A4 244 1244 A5 245 1245 1 If you have the NMS module the defaults may be different Refer to the NMS Manual To rename the MICOM muxes node select the Node IDs option from the Configure Local Nodes menu and proceed with the following NODE ID CONFIGURATION 2 MUX X 21 LINK NODE S Enter the module location A and the port number 1 2 3 ENTER LINK CHANNEL NO A4 4 or 5 Enter your node ID number ENTER NODE ID current value X TO ABORT 102 Enter your node ID name ENTER NODE ID X TO ABORT X TO ABORT NODE C To continue configuring press C at the following prompt Otherwise press Y SELECT Y TO RESET SYSTEM WHEN NODE CHANGES MADE ENTER Y TO RESET C TO CONTINUE Y 3 47 Link Configuration Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual You may press Y which will force the reset and complete the node configuration process or you may press C which will return you to the Node ID Configuration menu If you select C your configuration will be placed into temporary storage so that you can continue to configure additional node IDs When all the node IDs have been configured accept the reset by pressing Y N CAUTION Should you configure a node ID press C and then exit the Node ID menu your new configuration will be
90. This mode offers extra bandwidth for those times that primary link traffic is heavy plus the backup mode feature It functions in the following way Primary link utilization is monitored at the originating unit in both directions Primary interconnect link exceeds the percentage of utilization for a defined period of time in either direction Example Port A1 primary exceeds 7546 utilization for five minutes Secondary interconnect link activates Secondary interconnect link and primary link are monitored on both sides of both links originate and answer Both links utilization fall below a percentage of utilization for a defined period of time in both directions Example Port A1 primary and Port A2 secondary combined fall below 50 utilization for five minutes Secondary interconnect link de activates drops Primary link utilization is monitored Enabling the Utilization Threshold Mode on the Secondary Interconnect Link Configure the port for a secondary interconnect link refer to page 3 17 and then follow this path CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES C LINK ACTIVATION PARAMETERS Enter the channel number of the ENTER LINK CHANNEL X TO ABORT primary link not the secondary link PRIMARY LINK ACTIVATION PARAMETERS A UTILIZATION THRESHOLDS UTILIZATION THRESHOLDS 1 SECONDARY ON THRESHOLD ON THRESHOLD TIME LENGTH min SECONDARY OFF THRESHOLD OFF THRESHOLD TIME LENGTH min SE
91. UREPAK cartridge flow control The procedure for controlling the transfer of data between two points in a data network such as between a terminal and a multiplexer to prevent loss of data when the receiving device s buffer reaches its capacity force connect ed A dedicated connection between any two ports of the same type Contrast with switching forward explicit congestion notification See FECN fox message A test message THE QUICK BROWN FOX JUMPS OVER THE LAZY DOG 1234567890 that contains all the letters of the alphabet and all the numerals This is produced in the fox message generator within the unit frame check sequence See FCS frame relay An alternative wide area networking WAN connection to leased lines providing multiple permanent virtual circuits PVCs or data link connection DLCs within the same physical access line Glossary 15 frame relay capable interface device A communications device that performs encapsulation Frame relay capable routers and bridges are examples of devices used to interface the customer s equipment to a frame relay network See also encapsulation FRAD frame relay access device The equipment used to access the frame relay network full duplex Simultaneous two way independent transmission FXO Foreign Exchange Office An off premise telephone extension The Universal Voice Module offers an FXO interface The equivalent term used in the domestic and int
92. a sync Short for synchronous that describes the method of transmitting data See synchronous transmission synchronous transmission Transmission in which the data characters and bits are transmitted at a fixed rate with the transmitter and receiver synchronized This eliminates the need for the start and stop bits that are used in asynchronous transmission tail circuit A circuit to a network node normally a leased line Tc committed rate measurement interval The interval during which the user can send only Bc data and Be data In general the duration of Tc is proportional to the burstiness of the traffic Tc is computed as Tc Bc CIR Tc is not a periodic interval instead it is used only to measure incoming data Incoming data triggers the Tc interval which continues until it completes its computed duration See a so Bc and CIR TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol A network protocol set TCP IP may be integral to an operating system as in UNIX or it can be a separate product IP is the low level protocol for the TCP IP protocol set Ip provides packet delivery services between nodes on the same level as IP are ARP and RARP TCP is a reliable stream delivery virtual circuit connection oriented protocol that runs on top of IP TELNET FTP and rlogin use TCP connections TD transmit data A control signal where data is sent from the data terminal equipment DTE to data communications equipmen
93. acity Speed ABR Parity Stop Bits Characters Classes Delay Characteristics 2K 3K All other models 0 29 0 26 0 41 50 38 400 bps to 19 2 Kbps Odd Even Mark Space None 1 1 5 2 5 8 bits character plus parity code levels 5 through 9 64 Async 40 msec depending upon channel and composite speed Sync 30 40 msec 9600 baud Satellite operation will affect delay time All ports present themselves as DCE Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Specifications and Defaults Synchronous Channel Specifications 2K 2K Plus 3K 5KTurbo 10K 20K Capacity 9600 bps 01 0 2 0 12 0 14 0 18 3K 5K Turbo Clock Rate and Protocols 2K 2K Plus 10K and 20K m pc BEC RI 1200 19 200 1200 19 200 Bisync H P Sync MICOS DDC IS CTS 1200 19 200 1200 48 000 Sync Pad DLC 1200 19 200 1200 64 000 MICOM Voice 9600 14 400 9600 14 400 Fast Packet 1200 38 400 1200 64 000 TDM 1200 38 400 1200 64 000 All ports present themselves as DCE STADIA Integration Hub Async Ports 153 Voice Ports 18 Sync Ports 54 Interconnect Link Ports 42 Secondary Links 21 Channel Termination 1 024 Mbps Switching Aggregate 1 568 Mbps A 3 Specifications and Defaults Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Defaults The factory defaults are presented in the following tables Table A 1 Async Channel Configuration Async Channel Characteristics Menu Item Default Data Rate ccc ees 9600 Gode Levels mee tiet 8 Party cease rei q
94. al Worksheets Command Facility Parameters Worksheet Node ID name Time Date Event Reporting Alarm Reporting Switch Statistics Reporting Periodic Reporting Interval Output Event Alarm Reports Output Periodic Reports Remote Node ID External Modem Priority External Modem Phone External Alarm Relay No Activity Timeout LCD Banner Message Day of the Week 1 Not applicable to the Marathon 2K or 3K B 7 Worksheets Node ID name Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Sync Protocol and Channel Worksheet Maximum Maximum Transmit Receive Channel Data Channel Block Block Interface No Protocol Rate Clocking Size Size Type Sync of of Char of Leading Trailing Channel Carrier 12 Leading Pad Pad Pad No Mode Syncs Char Chars Chars 1 It is very important that the current sync character be configured otherwise false syncing may occur B 8 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Node ID name cont d Sync Protocol and Channel Worksheet continued Worksheets aaa aaa Iaa IaaaaaiiiiaiaiiiiiiIlllllltl ltli iaiaaeeossssssoss5ly Channel No Encoding Idle Fill Buffer Control Clock Flow Control DSR Control Priority Sync Claimed Bandwidth Force Connected to Node Id Channel No
95. al operation over the selected link e The test requires operator intervention at the remote unit 1 Log into the Command Facility Main Menu Diagnostics Select Remote Composite Loopback Enter the channel number of the link 2 At the Diagnostics menu select Link Channel Loopback You may do either one of the following setups a Select remote echo e Attach an async tester i e a BERT to the async port initi ating the test or e Type in some data All data entered should be received on your display or b Select the remote fox The message is automatically sent It should be received and displayed 7 10 Specifications and Defaults These specifications are per Marathon unit or a single CCM and associated modules in an Integration Hub On page A 3 there are specifications for the complete Integration Hub Functional Specifications 2K 2K Plus 3K 5K Turbo 10K 20K Interconnect Link 0 1 0 1 0 3 0 12 0 12 Data Rates in Kbps Upto Upto Up to Up to Up to 64 128 128 128 128 Secondary Link 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 6 0 6 Data Rates in Kbps Upto Upto Up to Up to Up to 64 128 128 128 128 Local Interconnect Link n a n a 0 2 0 4 0 52 Data Rates in Kbps n a n a 64 256 64 256 64 256 Mux Link 0 1 n a 0 5 0 5 0 5 Data Rates All links Up to 19 2 Kbps Frame Relay Access Links 0 2 0 2 0 4 0 6 0 6 Maximum Number of Configurable DLCIs 32 48 64 96 128 CIRs User determined Frame Size Up to 8189 octets of information per frame
96. alid status inquiry within the time configured in seconds it reports an error 5 30 seconds Selects whether the user or the network will generate statistics for the access link Network Links connected to frame relay access devices FRADs User other applications 3 33 Link Configuration Frame Relay Link Reset Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual To set the newly configured parameters you must reset the access link as shown If the port is configured as a frame relay link the Frame Relay Link Reset menu will display DLCI Configuration COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU J 10 RESET RESET 2 LINK ENTER LINK CHANNEL X TO ABORT Al FRAME RELAY LINK RESET ao 1 RESET ACCESS LINK Accessed from the Frame Relay Parameters menu this menu offers the following options Option 1 Add DLCI 2 Delete DLCI 3 DLCI Parameters 4 List DLCI 3 34 FRAME RELAY PARAMETERS 3 DLCI CONFIGURATION DLCI CONFIGURATION ADD DLCI DELETE DLCI DLCI PARAMETERS LIST DLCI BwWNHeE Description Specifies a DLCI for the frame relay link and sets the Level 2 Protocol Refer to Level 2 Protocol below Deletes a DLCI from a frame relay link Sets the parameters for a specific DLCI The information for these menu options comes from the carrier provider Lists the known DLCIs on the link The status of each DLCI is given Note To list the DL
97. ame size address and local management protocol for the access link Refer to Frame Relay Link Parameters for additional information 2 Local Management Protocol Parameters 3 DLCI Configuration Configures the local management protocol parameters Adds deletes lists and modifies the parameters of a DLCI Refer to DLCI Configuration page 3 34 3 31 Link Configuration Frame Relay Link Parameters 3 32 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual FRAME RELAY PARAMETERS 1 FRAME RELAY LINK PARAMETERS ENTER NODE ID CHANNEL X TO ABORT NODE A A1 Option 1 Clock Speed 2 Port Clocking Maximum Frame Size Network Address Local Management Protocol FRAME RELAY LINK PARAMETERS OB WN p CLOCK SPEED PORT CLOCKING MAXIMUM FRAME SIZE NETWORK ADDRESS LOCAL MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL Description Sets the clock rate If externally clocked Port Clocking option no configuration is required Sets the link s source for a receive and transmit clock Note f you configure internal clocking set the rate desired Clock Speed option Sets the maximum frame size in octets including header and user information It does not include the frame check sequence Default 4096 Range 5 8189 Address of the frame relay channel assigned by the carrier provider based on a standardized numbering scheme Up to 16 characters Sets the protocol
98. and day will reset to 00 00 00 if a hardware reset or default value node reset is performed and there is no real time clock in the network Toggles on or off An event is a normal change of state in the system No action is required The events are reported to the location defined in the Output Event Alarm Reports option Note numbers shown here may be different Option Default 1 Time 00 00 00 2 Date 00 00 00 3 Event Reporting Off 4 Alarm Reporting On 1 Not applicable to the Marathon 2K and 3K Toggles on or off Alarms are messages about errors in the system which are vital to its performance The alarms are reported to the location defined in the Output Event Alarm Reports option 6 7 Administration Option 5 Switch Statistics Reporting 6 Periodic Reporting Interval 7 Output Event Alarm Reports 8 Output Periodic Report 9 Remote Node ID 10 External Modem Priority 11 External Modem Phone 12 External Alarm Relay 13 No Activity Timeout 14 LCD Banner Message 15 Day of the Week 1 Not applicable to the Marathon 2K and 3K 6 8 Default On 60 Local Command Port Local Command Port n a High n a Disable n a n a Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Description Toggles on or off Switch statistics are class number name number of connects connect failures and maximum number in queue This is part of the system statistics report Define
99. aracter Set 00 cece eee eens ASCII Matrix Switching 0 cece eee eee Enable Table A 2 Unit Parameters Command Facility Parameters Menu Item Default Event Reporting 0 cece eee eee Off Alarm Reporting 0 0 cee eee eee eee On Switch Statistics Reporting On Periodic Reporting Interval 60 Minutes Output Event Alarm Reports Local Command Port Output Periodic Reports Local Command Port External Modem Priority 005 High External Alarm Relay sues Disable No Activity Timeout 2 0 eee 15 Minutes Passwords cese eM AE eee e None NULL Passwords MGSlicezverehnkUkEND b ee ote Se EE Off Download Parameters DLD Activity Timeout seconds 120 Seconds CCM Bank to Activate with reset Most Recent Specifications and Defaults Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Table A 2 Unit Parameters cont d Dialog Messages Menu Item Default Channel Password 00 cece neees ENTER PASSWORD Welcome be eR per qu None Class Request 0 cee eee eee ENTER CLASS Class Password 0 ccc eee eees ENTER CLASS PASSWORD CONNECIED uos eren D dr cec es CONNECTED QUOUC dus gn he Sara eet Chee det detent ee WAITING Q BUSY ses siot vbt oett doti od e ok red BUSY Disconnected 0c eee eee eee DISCONNEC
100. at the communication device s data terminal equipment DTE interface DISA direct inward system access A service offered by a PBX that allows incoming calls to the PBX to have dialing access within the private network It may often be protected by a dialed password Billing starts when the PBX provides the dial tone discard eligibility See DE disconnect supervision A voice feature which indicates to the local user that the remote end has gone off hook This feature is significant in loop start application where disconnect is denoted by removal of power to the station equipment DIT direct in termination A service offered by a PBX that allows incoming calls to the PBX to be routed directly to a selected telephone or group of telephones without operator intervention Billing does not start until the telephone answers DLC data link connection The frame relay data stream DLC data link control A bit oriented communications protocol that sets up controls checks and terminates information transfer between two stations on a data link Glossary 11 DLCI data link connection identifier 1 To identify the different DLCs in a frame relay link each DLC is assigned a data link connection identifier DLCD when a frame relay call is being established 2 A unique number assigned to a permanent virtual circuit PVC endpoint in a frame relay network Identifies a particular PVC endpoint within a frame relay link in a network
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102. ation Hub User s Manual Table D 2 Initialization Stages of the Integration Unit AT BO A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 Al Core Local RAM Test O e O O O O O O Static Memory of FEATUREPAK FlashPak Test TS m CON A Se ON FEATUREPAK FlashPak PROM Checksum Test O O e O O O O O Initialization of Ports Proceeding Link Processor RAM Test Link Processor Code Checksum QR e oco e o Olo o OJOJOJO OJOJOJO OJOJOO OJOJOJO Code space on Static RAM Test Code moving to Static RAM for execution O e e e e O OQ O Key O LED off LEDon Not on Marathon 3K Available on Marathon 10K and 20K only 3 Onunits with FlashPak or Marathon 3K Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Indicators Table D 3 Communications Control Module Error Conditions During System Initialization AT BO A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 MA Normal equipment status O xl x x x x x ilure3 p ZA TITLE CMOS failure 3 4 O O O O e Battery low O O O O O e jn failure in FEATUREPAK or e e Oo Oo Oo Oo Oo ashPak Parity error e O e O e O e FEATUREPAK or FlashPak not installed properly or defective e e e e e e e Marathon unit RAM test failure CCM e O O O O O 9 Link processor local RAM test failure e O O O Link processor code load failure e O O O O Key O LED off LEDon x not applicable Available on Marathon 10K and 20K only Contact your M
103. ation Hub User s Manual Link Configuration Disabling Forced on Operation Select the No option from the Forced On menu FORCED ON The no option does not disable link operation It places the link in a not forced on state Primary Link The link will turn off upon reaching its next scheduled off time Secondary Link e Backup Mode link will de activate immediately e Utilization Threshold Mode will de activate when the criteria for Secondary Off Threshold and Off Threshold Time Length are met Frame Relay Link Frame Relay Link RE PVC DLC Public frame relay service offers you the benefits of leased line connectivity to multiple sites One physical connection into the public frame relay network logically provides the connectivity of a mesh network although physically the network is a star topology Applications predominantly use frame relay services for local area networking LAN and or Systems Network Architecture SNA internetworking Other than the multiplexing of permanent virtual circuits PVCs over a single physical link the network operates just like any Integration network You can use frame relay interconnect or local interconnect links simultaneously building hybrid networks If your network has closed loops such as the example shown above be sure to enable mesh mesh on on the units within the network 1 Tf using hybrid networks frame relay link should not exceed 512 Kbps 3 27 Link
104. ation requirements e Companion Command Facility Reference Guide focuses in detail on all menus of the Command Facility including optional modules and features e Menu Flow Diagram shows the Command Facility and LCD Keypad menus and hierarchy 1 3 Introduction Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual e In this manual the logical progression dictates that certain portions of menus are accessed at different times only the applicable Menu portions are discussed For an explanation of the full menu refer to the Command Facility Reference Guide Where possible the progression through the menus is shown 1 with the appropriate option numbers In some places no option number is shown but the option C name is printed This is because the option number varies by model Select the appropriate option name from the menu Note The examples and illustrations used in this manual may not match your physical unit e The Marathon 3K base module is a combination of the Communica tions Control Module and voice This manual addresses the Commu nications Control Module portion of the base module The voice por tion of the Marathon 3K is addressed in the 3K Voice Manual part number 800 1856 e The term unit refers to the Marathon unit or a single Communica tions Control Module in the STADIA Integration Hub In the Integra tion Hub you may have up to four units four Communications Con trol Modules and their associated modules
105. atistics Administration Status is a snapshot of the system as it appears the moment the request is made statistics are a readout of the system within a defined period of time COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU 2 STATUS STATISTICS Depending on your model option numbers may vary The following options are available Option 1 Node Status Channel Status Interface Status Queue Status Voice Fax Status System Statistics Channel Statistics Switch Statistics Description Displays the current node IDs node numbers port and link type link status and speed for nodes connected directly to the local unit It also lists all available nodes in the network Displays the current voice fax and data channel status of a range of ports the speed and the node ID channel number of any connection Displays the current interface state of the control signals for the selected port local unit only Lists all the class numbers names and the node ID channel number of the ports queued to each class This will display up to 30 ports per class Displays a range of ports selected the input level the mode on hook off hook busy the software revision and if appli cable the test mode test status and Flash status Provides two options the period report the report compiled during the last reporting period or a demand report statistics since the last report Refer to System Statistics Reports on page
106. atrix Gonnection rror rr ree edo re Y Ya eee ra RR Rr RR Port Contention Queueing ssssssssssese tte eee es Dialog Messages e sc pete ade oe pe eee PENN Ee dete e Fuck eve E Ee EORR Actual switching functions are for async and voice fax channels every sync channel must and the others may have a force connection Appendix B contains blank work sheets to record your switching configuration 5 1 Switching Configuration Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Switching Control The Switching Control menu controls the async sync and voice fax ports and their connections COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU 5 SWITCHING CONTROL When selected you will be offered the following options Option Description 1 Disable Channel Takes the async or voice fax port out of service 2 Enable Channel Puts the async or voice fax port into service 3 Force Connect Connects two idle or out of service ports or range of ports Use Force Disconnect option to break a force connection 4 Force Disconnect Disconnects two ports or a range of ports which have been force connected Force Connections Force connecting async and sync channels is the same The two ports to be connected must be the same type i e async to async sync to sync etc Ifa port is force connected no other channel may access it through switching calls Do not force connect a LAN module For specific information on async refer to page 5 7 for sync
107. c Channel view 6 12 Channel Characteristics See Async Channel Characteristics or Sync Channel Characteristics Channel Expansion Module indicator lights D 5 Channel Features See Async Channel Features Character Set 5 12 Index 1 CIR committed information rate 3 35 Class See also Classes delete 5 10 message 5 9 5 10 6 12 name 5 10 no activity timeout 5 10 parameters 2 8 password 5 9 5 10 message 5 18 request message 5 18 Classes 3 45 6 12 configuration 5 7 5 12 connection 5 6 5 15 worksheet B 17 Clear Alarm Displays 2 7 Clock Flow Control 4 8 Clock Speed async and sync See Data Rate frame relay 3 32 Clocking interconnect link 3 11 local interconnect link 3 13 mux link 3 41 sync channel 4 14 Code Download 1 3 6 18 activating a bank 6 19 reset 6 4 security 6 9 Code Level 2 6 4 17 4 19 Command Facility 2 7 main menu access 4 20 6 11 parameters 2 8 6 7 defaults A 5 worksheet B 7 Command Mode 2 4 2 5 7 2 access 4 20 6 11 entry sequence 4 20 Communications Control Module indicator lights D 3 Compatability with other releases 1 3 Configuration async channels 4 16 channel Section 4 command facility parameters 6 7 initial Section 2 MICOM mux from Marathon 3 50 remote 3 48 switching Section 5 sync channels 4 3 Index 2 Configure Local Nodes 2 7 2 8 Configure View Remote Node 2 7 Connect Mode X 21 3 43 3 44 Connect Protocol async 5 11 5 13 C
108. capsulation enhanced interface module An interface module E amp M FXO FXS for MICOM s Universal Voice Module which is designed to meet all European and North American regulatory agency requirements Glossary 13 ENQ enquiry A control character used as a request for identification or status in communications protocols For example in Hewlett Packard s ENQ ACK protocol ENQ is sent by the transmitting device to determine if the destination terminal is ready for more data See also ACK lt esc gt escape An ASCII or EBCDIC character that is used to modify the meaning of the character which follows dependent on defined protocol It is often used to set equipment in different modes of operation to position a cursor on a terminal or as a signal to computer programs explicit congestion notification A mechanism to indicate the existence of congestion The notification bits in the frame relay header are either forward FECN or backward BECN The process could take place simultaneously on multiple DLCIs in response to congestion on a given line or node thus notifying multiple sources and destinations See also FECN and BECN excess burst size See Be fax facsimile Transmission of images written typed or drawn material through a voice fax channel FCS frame check sequence The standard 16 bit cyclic redundancy check used for HDLC and frame relay frames The FCS detects errors occurring in the bits of the
109. cations common carrier and administrator in many areas of the world Glossary 25 PVC permanent virtual circuit 1 A logical link whose endpoints and class of service are defined by network management 2 In frame relay Analogous to an X 25 permanent virtual circuit a PVC consists of the originating frame relay network element address originating data link control identifier terminating frame relay network element address and termination data link control identifier DLCI Originating refers to the access interface from which the PVC is initiated Terminating refers to the access interface at which the PVC stops Many data network customers require a PVC between two points QAM quadrature amplitude modulation A modulation technique that combines phase and amplitude modulation to increase the number of bits per baud RA access rate The data rate in bps of the frame relay link The rates available are in increments of 64 and 56 Kbps segments 64 128 192 etc or 56 112 168 etc RAM random access memory A storage device into which data can be entered written and read usually but not always a volatile semiconductor memory RBOC Regional Bell Operating Companies The seven Regional Bell Operating Companies that are committed to developing and offering a standardized nationwide frame relay service to prevent the formation of public frame relay islands Although this effort is not completed it is well on its way to being
110. ceived is LENGTH too long Verify the proper operation of your LAN module LAN RESET NO ACTIVITY T O Event LAN module is non responsive and is resetting C 8 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Messages Table C 1 Screen Display Messages continued Message Message Type Explanation LAN RESET VIA COMMAND Event A LAN module reset has been initiated at the FACILITY Command Facility LAN RESET VIA LAN MODULE Event A user on the LAN side has initiated a LAN module reset LAN RESET LAN gt LAN Info The Integration Router Module is resetting in RELOAD preparation for code download via the LAN from a Bootp TFTP server LAN RESET WAN LAN Info The Integration Router Module is resetting in RELOAD preparation for code download via a CCM async port ni LINE ALARM ci Alarm Link ci at node ni has a line alarm indicating a high line error rate ni LINE ALARM LINK ci Alarm If only port number displays Excessive line error rate between the local unit and the attached frame relay switch If the port and DLCI number displays Information between the units using ci is being lost Does not apply to information sent in excess of the configured committed information rate CIR or burst sizes Bc Be Possible causes e CRC error e Frame relay discard due to congestion LINK DOWN ci Alarm Local unit has timed out 40 seconds waiting for sync to be acquired on link ci Check the cabling
111. ch Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Channel No Async Channel Switching Parameters Worksheet continued Node ID name Resource Class Destination Node Class Channel Password If Force Connected Node ID Channel No Worksheets B 15 Worksheets Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Async Channel Extended Features Worksheet Node ID name Channel Data Remote CTS No Compression Control B 16 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Worksheets Async Classes Worksheet Node ID name Class No Ports Secondary Class Activity Attached Class Password Timeout To Class Worksheets Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Dialog Messages Worksheet Node ID name Option Channel Password Welcome Class Request Class Password Connected Queue Busy Disconnected No Answer Unavailable Unassigned Incompatible Call in Progress B 18 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Worksheets Record of Passwords Worksheet Node ID name Type Password Global Status LCD Keypad NETMan PPP DLD Facility
112. ch exchange A privately owned phone system installed within the premises of an organization It allows communication among users within the organization as well as between those users and the outside world It differs from a key telephone system in that the user must dial an access number such as 9 to get an outside line PDN public data network A network established and operated by a Post Telephone and Telegraph Authority PTT common carrier or private operating company for the specific purpose of providing data communication services to the public permanent virtual circuit See PVC point to point A communications circuit or transmission path connecting two points In the Integration unit that connection can be force connected dedicated point to point or switched switched point to point port A physical connector on the back of the Integration unit Also an interface capable of attaching to a device for communications with another device Power Plus Redundant power supply kit available for any 5 slot Integration unit Power Plus provides two separate power supplies which share the load equally should one power supply fail the other assumes the full load primary interconnect link An interconnect link associated with a secondary link protocol Any standard method of communicating over a network LAN or WAN PTT Post Telephone and Telegraph Authority A government agency that functions as the communi
113. configure a single port or range of sync async or voice fax ports This option can save you time if the ports you are configuring match or closely resemble a port you have already configured You may copy parameters within the unit or to a locally connected MICOM mux you cannot copy to another Integration unit Note Source and destination ports must be a like kind async to async sync to sync and protocol sync DLC to DLC If they are not an error message will display and you must start again COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU 3 CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES C COPY CHANNEL PARAMETERS Enter your source channel ENTER SOURCE NODE ID CHANNEL X TO ABORT NODE_A B1 number ms AL Enter your destination either a single port or a range of ports ENTER NODE ID CHANNEL OR RANGE OF CHANNELS X TO ABORT NODE A B2 You can now return to the channel configuration menu and modify specific parameters if necessary You should verify the configuration Refer to View Configuration page 6 12 4 15 Channel Configuration Async Channels Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Ports channels A2 A6 and all CEM module ports are by default async It is unnecessary to configure those ports which are by default async unless they have been configured as sync or a link If port configuration is necessary be sure to do a node reset To access the Async Channel menu follow this pat
114. ct standard interface module An interface E amp M FXO FXS module for MICOM s Universal Voice Module that is designed to meet U S regulatory agency requirements start bit The first bit in asynchronous transmission used to indicate the beginning of a character stop bit The last bit in asynchronous transmission used to indicate the end of a character strapping A hard wire method used to configure an Integration unit module STX start of text A control character used to indicate the beginning of a message sub T 1 A term used generically for any data or voice equipment operating at rates below 1 544 Mbps Generally this covers equipment operating at 9 6 Kbps to 512 Kbps i e voice grade lines Dataphone Digital Services DDS lines and Fractional T1 lines switch group A group of switches encased in a block mounted on a printed circuit board It is also called dip switch or configuration switch group switched traffic Data which passes through the node The traffic is neither originated nor answered at the node Contrast with terminated traffic switching Selective interconnection of ports of a like kind on request on local and or remote nodes Async and voice fax ports can be switched sync ports cannot Contrast with force connect ed Glossary 30 SYN synchronous idle In synchronous transmission a control character used to maintain synchronization and as a time fill in the absence of dat
115. d or returned to service For instance a port may need to be removed from service so that periodic maintenance may be done on the attached device To reset a channel refer to page 6 4 Disable or Enable a Channel COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU 5 SWITCHING CONTROL SWITCHING CONTROL 1 ENABLE CHANNEL 2 DISABLE CHANNEL Option Description 1 Disable Channel Takes an async data or voice fax port out of service 2 Enable Channel Places the async data or voice fax port back into service Options 3 and 4 of this menu do not apply to this application 6 16 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Administration Determining What Hardware You Have Follow this path when you need to determine the exact information on your hardware COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU node ID 1 VIEW CONFIGURATION VIEW CONFIGURATION node ID HARDWARE You must have this number when contacting your MICOM Certified Distributor for service P ii node ID HARDWARE CONFIGURATION SLOT MODEL NUMBER EVISION MODULE DESCRIPTION MY E SLO EMP D SLOT EMPTY Module C 100 amp 3352 002 F LAN MODULE Location gt p 100 3440 002 UNIVERSAL VOICE 2CH Module A 100 3472 001 E 1 20MHZ CCM DMA T Description 100 3350 001 D NMS ENTER CARRIAGE RETURN TO CONTINUE 6 17 Administration Marathon Integration Hub User
116. d channel number Select 1 or 2 For other PORT CONFIGURATION options refer to Section 3 3 ogn Async refer to page 4 16 am Sync refer to page 4 3 ih GONE Important After configuring the port reset the unit from the Command Facility Main Menu Reset Node COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU 10 RESET RESET 1 NODE ENTER Y TO CONFIRM OR N TO ABORT Y PARAMETER RESTORATION 2 CURRENT CONFIGURATION Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Sync Channels Channel Configuration The ports that can be configured as sync are A2 A6 on the CCM and all ports on the 5000E 6 and 5000E 6DMA CEM modules Sync channels are only supported as direct attachments to an Integration unit not MICOM muxes N CAUTION e Sync channels are not switchable and must be force connected refer to page 5 3 for this procedure e Unless you have an NMS module installed you must leave one port configured for async to access the Command Facility Sync Channel Protocol Menu When you configure a port for sync page 4 2 the following protocol options will display Option 1 DLC 2 ASCII Bisync 3 EBCDIC Bisync 4 H P Sync 5 RTS CTS 6 Sync Pad Description For SDLC and HDLC Use with the following considerations a 7 bit ASCII code with parity with either one or two bytes longitudinal redundancy check LRC or a block check character BCC and a minimum of two pad charac
117. deliver over a measurement interval T This data may or may not be contiguous Be is negotiated with the carrier provider bit Contraction of binary digit This is the smallest unit of information and the basic unit in digital data communications A bit can have a value of zero or one mark or space in data communications terminology Glossary 3 block The part of an Integration unit s stacking connector that is mounted on the top side of a module bps bits per second A standard for measuring the rate of data the number of bits passing a specific point each second break or lt break gt A spacing condition that exists longer than one character time Break is often used by a receiving terminal to interrupt the sending device s transmission to request a disconnection or to terminate a computer process bridge Equipment connecting two similar local area networks LANs The bridge filters out packets that stay on the local LAN and forwards packets intended for the other LANs bridge network Two or more LANs connected together by one or more bridges for other LANs bridge router A combination of a bridge and a router in a single device See also bridge and router broadcast The transmission of a message intended for general reception throughout a network rather than for a specific station on that network buffer Temporary storage area to absorb the difference in transfer rates or to collect data for
118. dtes wee denis bns NRZ e Mail cp Flag Fill Buffer Control 5L LR pLSe lae None Clock Flow Control 00 cece eens Enable DSR Control esee Normal PHONY ose Ri RESIDUI ER PIDE Low Claimed Bandwidth 000 eee 0 Transit Rate cssc es ate cece whens Channel Rate ASCII Bisync EBCDIC Bisync Data Hate ssissses eem ee ce ee 2400 Channel Clocking 000 eee ee eee Tx Internal Rx Internal Maximum Transmit Block Size 512 Maximum Receive Block Size 512 Interface Type cc eee e eee eee To DTE Carrier Mode 0 cc eee Constant Sync Character 0 00 cece eee eee Number of Leading Syncs 4 3 PAD Character 00 0 e eee ee FF hexadecimal Number of Leading Pad Characters 1 Number of Trailing Pad Characters 2 Buffer Controls ioter phere fase ated None Clock Flow Control 0002 0 scenes Enable DSR Control 3 2 ta UG Leod Pd wie Normal POU aee chiesa RS SANE tanned Low Claimed Bandwidth 2 0 000e 0 ASCII 16 EBCDIC Bisync 32 Specifications and Defaults Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Table A 4 Sync Channel Characteristics continued Menu Item Default RTS CTS Data Rate echoes ERA 2400 Channel Clocking ssseessessese Tx Internal Rx Internal Maximum Transmit Block Size 512 Maximum Receive
119. dule 3 23 configuration 3 22 displaying schedule 3 24 interconnect link 3 24 secondary interconnect link 3 25 Trailing Pad Characters 4 7 Transparent frame relay 3 35 Index 6 U Unassigned Message 5 19 Unavailable Message 5 19 Unbalanced Rates 5 11 United Kingdom Requirements iv Upgrading 1 2 Utilization Thresholds configuration 3 20 worksheets B 4 V View DLCI list 3 38 View Configuration 2 7 6 12 Virtual Links 3 28 3 35 3 36 Voice Fax 1 4 2 8 channels 6 12 daily statistics 6 14 force connections 5 3 status 6 13 test 7 4 7 5 W Wang Support E 1 Warnings iii Warranty v Welcome Message 5 18 Worksheets Appendix B X X 21 Link 3 9 3 42 3 47 channels 3 45 parameters menu 3 43 X 21 Link Parameters 2 8 XON XOFF Character 4 17 READER S COMMENTS MICOM welcomes your evaluation of this manual and any suggestions you may have These help us to improve the quality and usefulness of our publications Manual Name_ ntegration Multiplexer User s Manual Part No 800 1841 50 Rev A Excellent Good Fair Poor How would you rate the manual overall L L L L Are the installation instructions effective Are the operating instructions clear and complete Is the manual properly organized Is the artwork clear and easy to understand D O O O O D O O O O D O O O O D O O O O Is the index useful Did you find any errors in the manual Please refere
120. e ABR Channel End To Host To Terminal Terminal e Port where the sign on character is received Data Rate ABR Channel End To Host To Terminal Host Table 4 5 Autobaud Rate Sign on Characters Code Level Rate bits Stop Bits ABR Sign on Character 50 5 1 5 Enter 75 5 1 5 Enter 110 8 1 Enter 150 8 1 Enter 200 8 1 Enter 300 8 1 Enter 600 8 1 Enter 1200 8 1 Enter 1800 8 1 Enter 2400 8 1 Enter 4800 8 1 Enter or Space 9600 8 1 Enter 19200 8 1 Enter 4 18 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Channel Configuration Code Level and Parity Conversion The unit s code level includes parity in its data bits as shown in the following table Unit Actual Code Level Parity Data Bits Parity Bit 9 E O 8 E O 8 N 8 N 8 E O M S 7 E O M S 7 N 7 N 7 E O M S 6 E O M S 6 N 6 N 6 E O M S 5 E O M S 5 N 5 N Key E Even O Odd M Mark S Space N None 1 includes parity bit 2 N no parity bit E O M S 1 bit The code level on each side of the channel local and remote ports e must be the same e must match the attached devices Note If you select a code level of 5 or 6 ABR data rate and XON XOFF flow control is not supported For code level 5 you must set the parity to none Parity Conversion Parity conversion is supported for all switched and force connected async ports Release 3 0 and later Space mark
121. e Time of Day Schedule 0 0c ccc eee Displaying a Schedule 00 tte Interconnect EInK eee eR ERR feeder DRRR Re REREDERE X RR REG RR Activating Time of Day Operation on an Interconnect Link Disabling the Time of Day Operation on an Interconnect Link Secondary LINK x sass eue oa ek ee RR al eed Kah ag bored nance eaten dea a Enabling the Time of Day Operation on a Secondary Interconnect Link Disabling the Time of Day Operation on a Secondary Interconnect Link Forced OM mM D Forcing On a LINK iuret pb RR Rr teak eee ode ee obe nied teed ead dea Disabling Forced on Operation sssssssssessesess ee Frame Relay INK ou nee em To pee e et cene x en eec Mea ae Gonflguratloh acr beer eR Ep Re RR shi aad kee e eee ey E RE ERE Frame Relay Parameters ssssssssssssssesses es e Frame Relay Link Parameters ssssssssssssesese ee Local Management Protocol Parameters 0 00 ccc eet eee teens Frame Relay Link Reset 00 6 c cece ees DLCI Configuration 0 0 keene teen eens Level 2 Protocol 00 cece eee mr Frame Relay Parameters 000 c cece eee e eee ee t eee es MITUCIUB CT Pass Through Applications Attaching Frame Relay Access Devices FRADs Resetting the DLCI lisisssssesesssssssesesee eene MSE DEC le ice pite xen ed dd Neate RE PURI
122. e X 21 network to initiate a call Only one call route is required Calls initiated locally and remotely at the mux end have the capacity to switch and contend for resources on the Marathon When you select X 21 link operation at the port configuration menu a clocking message will not display X 21 clocking is provided externally In the example shown below A5 of Node A is to be configured as an X 21 link The steps include configuring the port and resetting the node Access Port Configuration COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU menu 3 CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES 1 PORT CONFIGURATION ENTER NODE ID CHANNEL X TO ABORT NODE A A5 Configure X 21 Link PORT CONFIGURATION E X 21 LINK Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Reset Node Link Configuration CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES ENTRY M COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU 10 RESET RESET 1 NODE ENTER Y TO CONFIRM OR N TO ABORT Y PARAMETER RESTORATION 2 CURRENT CONFIGURATION Be sure to configure the X 21 Link Parameters X 21 Link Parameters To set the X 21 Link Parameters follow this path of selections through the menus COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU 3 CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES L CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES ae X 21 LINK PARAMETERS X 21 LINK PARAMETERS LOCAL X 21 CONNECT MODE LOCAL X 21 NUMBER OR RETRIES MUX X 21 CONNECT MODE MUX X 21 NUMBER OF RETRIE
123. e options do not apply Remote Composite Loopback The Remote Composite Loopback sets up the local unit to expect its own data back for example from a telco This is used in conjunction with tests initiated by a standalone or remote modem ISU or telco When initiated this test interrupts all user data if enabled on MICOM mux all MICOM mux ports are put out of service During the test the link indicator light on the local unit will be on Note If the link you are testing has an associated link secondary or primary the secondary link may activate It is recommended that before activating a remote composite loopback on either the primary or secondary link the secondary link should either be forced connected or the attached devices on the second ary be turned off 1 The remote can be either another Integration unit or a MICOM mux Be sure to set the local or remote unit to Remote Composite Loopback so it will accept the data regardless of its condition Diagnostics Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Testing The Network In an Integration network there are several loopback and test pattern tests which you can use to diagnose the integrity of various segments of the network Some optional modules contain their own diagnostic tests detailed information on those tests are found in the individual module manuals The following information is important to note when attempting to invoke a diagnostic loop for async data channels
124. e to enter start and stop times until the schedule for the day is complete Once this is done enter 24 00 to complete the process e Ifyou enter 24 00 at the Start Time prompt the link will be off for the remaining part of the day e Ifyou enter 24 00 at the Stop Time prompt the link will be on for the remaining part of the day Example For the weekdays the link is configured to turn on at 7 30 a m and turn off at 10 00 a m and then turn on again at 8 00 p m and remain on until 9 00 p m when it will turn off for the remainder of the day ENTER START TIME hh mm X TO ABORT 24 00 TO END 07 30 ENTER STOP TIME hh mm X TO ABORT 24 00 TO END 10 00 ral TER START TIME hh mm X TO ABORT 24 00 TO END 20 00 ENTER STOP TIME hh mm X TO ABORT 24 00 TO END 21 00 nel TER START TIME hh mm X TO ABORT 24 00 TO END 24 00 Cancelling the Time of Day Schedule Follow the same path as you would for establishing a schedule At the first prompt ENTER START TIME enter 00 00 at the next prompt ENTER STOP TIME enter 24 00 The link will remain on all the time thus disabling any previous schedule Notes e Be sure to do this for all the daily schedules weekdays Saturday and Sunday e Donotenter 24 00 atthe START TIME This will cause the link to be off all the time 3 23 Link Configuration Marathon Integration Hub Us
125. eee here Time or Day Aerie Rege repe dee ex eroe ed a e E vi ite Meda yea ye Me Setting up the Time of Day Schedule 0 teen eee Interconnect LINK 0 6 cee eee mn Secondary LINK uei dente aeree heed eon erp den bene eared Pleat leaden ako mM rcc Frame Relay Link 222r oer xem mee xor cce eee PERE nee Re Pee eae ere nisu Frame Relay Parameters ssssssssssessssseses esee Frame Relay Link Parameters sssssssssees eH Local Management Protocol Parameters 0 0c cece cette sees DLCI Configuration 0 0 cc e ehem Level 2 Protocol 25 2 cede eee ere ete dere here Ea pees Eyes Onde DE eke ida Frame Relay Parameters ssssssssessee me Virtual LINKS seresa Ve ke bbe eee eR ERES P eh cote RNN badd EEEE NER ECE PEE PECORE ES Pass Through Applications Attaching Frame Relay Access Devices FRADs Resetting the DEG osccckceece ered y eieRk y ne bee Peet eik teense feeb e ede list DECI eink tars hU RET abe saeegs bebe epe REPE Re ace TERES TEE T RUE MICOM Muxes all units except Marathon 3K 00 0 cece eens MUX ENKS ado p REPERI Rd Rui bae Gat RON RUE KR ie es X2 DInKS sice natrie miade mi na EP P ks hha Shells te ide edudle hele keel equ redu MICOM Mux Node IDs ssssssssssssssee eee n Remote Configuration seseris es hene rr RM pERESR REIP LEX RARE ERRARE RENE sea ede eevee tas Remote Marathon Configuration 0c mn MICOM Mux Configuration from the In
126. egration Hub User s Manual Bandwidth On Demand Bandwidth on Demand is a feature of providing additional bandwidth into a networking environment thereby providing additional network traffic capacity as required The extra capacity can be provided by an additional interconnect link or more likely a secondary link In addition Bandwidth On Demand offers the Time of Day feature which ensures that additional bandwidth will only be available during certain time periods The following two sections Secondary Link and Time of Day discuss the features and configuration of Bandwidth On Demand in greater detail Secondary Interconnect Link FEMA Secondary Link Primary Link The secondary link operates in conjunction with a primary interconnect link to provide link redundancy in the event of link failure or over utilization assuming power and telephone communications are maintained An interconnect link is considered a primary interconnect link if it has an associated secondary link Refer to Table 3 1 on page 3 8 to ascertain which ports can be configured as a secondary link for your model A port is configured as a secondary interconnect link only at the side of the link that will initiate the call originate At the answer side of the link the one receiving the call configure the port as an interconnect link Originate fs Answer Side Communications Side Device a 7a E KD Interconnect Link Secondary Link Note One side of
127. eh Hardware Reset on the STADIA Integration Hub 0 cece eee eee eee Menu Function Reset 5 Slot Chassis only 00sec eee ete eee eee Command Facility Reset 0 0 ccc teen teens Reset Frame Relay Link Marathon 3K Save Feature cee hh Configuring the Command Facility Parameters Alarm Messages Event Messages Network Security LED GR IT PPP Command Facility Password Configuration 00 0 e eee eee Lock Out Configuration 1 2 0 0c eect erent teen ene View Configuration SII SEICUEIDC ARR System Statistics Reports 0 0 ete Broadcast Channel Administration Determining What Hardware You Have Downloading Code SDED Facility sic sc thence x ner PR ER uen pd sek enone Fee este duree cb dose abo Activating Downloaded Code Depending on your equipment the functions discussed in this section may be accom plished via e the dedicated command port e a floating command port e the NETMan Network Management product This section assumes you are using the floating command port The first method requires that your unit be equipped with an optional NMS module Refer to the NMS manual For administration information using NETMan refer to the NETMan User s Manual 6 1 Administration Reset Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual A reset is defined as a restart to a known point During configuration a re
128. en nodes See also mesh topology RJ type connector A modular connector that complies with certain telco standards ROM read only memory A nonvolatile semiconductor storage device manufactured with predefined contents router A device that looks at a local area network LAN packet s destination address to determine which LAN network is its destination The router will then find the best path to use to send the packet across the network s RS 232 An Electronics Industry Association recommended standard that is the most common for connecting serial data processing devices RS 232 specifies the electrical characteristics of the signals in cables that connect a data terminal equipment DTE to a data communications equipment DCE An RS 232 standard is functionally identical to ITT TSU V 24 V 28 Glossary 27 RS 422 An Electronics Industry Association recommended standard for cable lengths that extended the RS 232 50 foot limit Although introduced as a companion standard with RS 449 RS 422 is most frequently implemented on unused pins of DB 25 RS 232 connectors Electrically compatible with ITT TSU recommendation V 11 RS 423 An Electronics Industry Association recommended standard for cable lengths that extended the RS 232 50 foot limit Although introduced as a companion standard with RS 422 RS 423 is not widely used Electrically compatible with ITT TSU recommendation V 10 RS 449 An Electronics Industry Ass
129. eps shown on page 5 3 Note e To change protocol you must force disconnect the channel e When force connecting be sure that the protocols match Do not attempt to change protocols on one side only Be sure to reset the unit after reconfiguration To disconnect a channel select the Force Disconnect option refer to page 5 5 Asynchronous Connections The following five methods of switching connections are supported for async ports Force Connection Fixed Destination Class Node Class Matrix Node ChanneD 5 6 The network operator configures a dedicated connec tion between two ports in the network The user will not have access to any other port when using this method Refer to page 5 3 for configuration and page 5 14 for connection information The network operator configures the destination for the user s channel Refer to page 5 11 for configura tion and page 5 14 for connection information At the ENTER crass prompt the user enters a mnemon ic configured as a class name which is defined as one or more ports in the network Refer to page 5 7 for class information and page 5 15 for connection in formation At the ENTER cLass prompt the user enters the destina tion node and the class desired Refer to page 5 7 for class information and page 5 16 for connection information At the ENTER cLass prompt the user enters the destina tion node and channel nu
130. er requests a resource port or class which exists but is not in service non operational Maximum length 16 characters Displays when a node class or channel is unknown in the network or the pass word is incorrect Maximum length 16 characters Sent when any connection is attempted that is not compatible with the configura tion Maximum length 16 characters Displays while a call is in the process of being connected Maximum length 16 characters Alphanumeric characters A Z 0 9 spaces and all symbols may be used Messages are not case sensi tive maximum length varies by message Special rules apply when entering the characters listed below into the dialog message Desired Character for Message What to Input Notes X ESC escape semicolon carriage return line feed esc lt ctrl gt X esc esc esc Without the esc key X will abort the message To include an escape key in the text it must be preceded by an esc To include a semicolon in the text it must be preceded by an esc Inserts a carriage return line feed which counts as two characters Note There is one additional Dialog Message called Class Message which does not appear on this menu refer to page 5 9 5 19 Administration Contents nacti qe wer ahawd dee e Weal Saw a ea pa een pe Mea eed eee tebe w ave Ted ex Hardware Reset on Marathon Unit 00
131. er s Manual Displaying a Schedule To display a configured schedule follow the same pathway as for configuration select the Display option from the Activation Schedule ACTIVATION SCHEDULE a DISPLAY ex LINK ON LINK OFF 07 30 10 00 20 00 2145090 Interconnect Link It is assumed that you intend to turn your interconnect link on and off during a 24 hour period of time Activating Time of Day Operation on an Interconnect Link Step Reference 1 Configure the port for an inter Interconnect Link connect link page 3 10 2 Set the Force On option of the Con Force On page 3 26 trol Parameters menu to no This must be done so that the link shuts off at the scheduled off period of time By default it is set to Force On yes 3 If the link is going to operate with Secondary Intercon an associated secondary intercon nect Link page 3 14 nect link configure the secondary interconnect link and its operation 4 Configure a Time of Day schedule Time of Day page 3 21 Disabling the Time of Day Operation on an Interconnect Link Either of these methods will disable the operation It is recommended that you do both Reference e Set the Force On option of the Control Force On page 3 26 Parameters menu to yes The link will remain on and override the Time of Day schedule e Configure a new Time of Day schedule for Time of Day that link by entering 00 00 00 at the first page 3 21 Start Time prompt
132. erances and design characteristics other than for regulatory requirements described in this manual are subject to change without notice 1996 MICOM Communications Corp All rights reserved Unpublished rights reserved under the copyright laws of the United States RESTRICTED RIGHTS LEGEND Use duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph c 1 ii of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at 252 227 7013 Safety Warnings and Cautions Various safety agencies request statements of warning or caution to help you in the safe operation of the MICOM unit These statements also apply to any and all modules installed within the unit To ensure adequate cooling of the equipment a 2 0 inch unobstructed space must be maintained around all sides of the unit The ac power socket shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible Installation and access to the interior of this unit shall be made only by a qualified technician Connection to the network is to be disconnected before the mains plug is removed Warning Remove power plug from the power socket before performing any service work on the unit Lithium Battery Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same type or equivalent battery as recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batter ies according to manufacturer s
133. erate 24 hours a day The Time of Day feature will be disabled Reference Time of Day page 3 21 3 25 Link Configuration Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Forced On The following links can be forced on e All links configured as interconnect links primary links e Secondary interconnect links on Marathon 5K Turbo A1 A3 only Marathon 10K and Marathon 20K This feature will override the backup utilization and time of day configuration A link placed in a forced on state will remain in this state until it is turned off refer to Disabling forced on operation Interconnect links Unless configured to turn on and off via the Time of Day schedule interconnect links should be forced on yes This is also true for interconnect links that are serving as the answer side for secondary links e Secondary Links The forced on option yes of the secondary interconnect link is designed for testing purposes The normal operation is Forced On no Secondary links on the Marathon 2K 2K Plus and 3K cannot be forced on Forcing on a Link CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES C LINK ACTIVATION PARAMETERS Enter the channel number of the link to ENTER LINK CHANNEL X TO ABORT be forced on S Option number PRIMARY OR SECONDARY LINK ACTIVATION PARAMETERS varies depending on model C CONTROL PARAMETERS S CONTROL PARAMETERS 2 FORCED ON d gt FORCED ON 3 26 Marathon Integr
134. erconnect Interconnect Secondary Interconnect Link Frame Relay or Frame Local Interconnect Frame Relay Mux or X 21 Mux or X 21 Relay Link Link Link A2 Async Secondary Interconnect or Interconnect Secondary Interconnect Frame Relay Link Sync or Local Interconnect Frame Relay Mux or X 21 Async Link Sync or Async A3 Async Async or Async or Interconnect Sync Sync Frame Relay Secondary Interconnect Mux RU Interconnect Frame SYNE or ASME Relay Secondary A4 Async Async n a Frame Relay Interconnect Local Secondary Interconnect Mux or Interconnect Mux X 21 Link Sync or Async or X 21 Link Sync or Async A5 Async Async n a Mux or X 21 Link Sync or Async A6 Async Async n a Sync or Async Interconnect Frame Relay Secondary Interconnect Local Interconnect Link Sync or Async B1 B64 Async n a n a n a Interconnect Secondary Interconnect or Local Interconnect Link Sync or Async B1 D125 Async Async Async Sync or Async 1 Port A2 may be configured as an interconnect link for connection to a secondary interconnect link at the remote end This link will activate only if the link on A1 is non operational 2 On Marathon 2K either A2 or A3 may be sync Only one port at a time may operate sync If A2 is configured for sync then A3 cannot be configured for sync and vice versa 3 If A1 and A2 are utilizing 56 64 Kbps link bandwidth A3 must use a rate not to exceed 19 2 Kbps Do not exceed 148 Kbps total link bandwidth Wit
135. ernational voice fax module is OPX FXS Foreign Exchange Station In the voice environment a telephone extension that has been extended off premises The Universal Voice Module offers an FXS interface The equivalent term used in the domestic and international voice fax module is KTS gateway In LAN technology a server that can access two or more different networks As such it can forward messages across networks that other hosts would not be able to access The gateway generally has multiple IP addresses one for each network For example a gateway might live at addresses 192 6 7 8 and 193 6 7 8 Hosts wishing to forward messages address the messages to the gateway which passes them on to the other network Contrast with bridge half duplex Transmission in one direction at a time hardware reset Resets date and time but retains the current configuration On Integration units this reset is accessed from the front header Pins on a circuit board onto which a jumper can be installed for hardware configuration purposes Glossary 16 host The central computer or computer systems that provides primary data processing functions hub group This term is most often used in discussions of switching Each Integration unit is considered a hub An Integration unit and all attached MICOM muxes form a hub group Hz hertz A measure of frequency or bandwidth equal to one cycle per second Named after experimenter Heinr
136. erved for the exclusive use of the leasing customer without interexchange arrangements legacy data Non local area network data async and sync data traffic LF line feed A form of line termination in files and data streams Also a control character used to tell a terminal device to go to the next line Glossary 19 link A communications circuit or transmission path connecting multiple points in a network a composite There are several types of link in the Integration product An Interconnect Link connects any two Integration units over a leased line using an analog or digital circuit provided by the telephone company A Secondary Interconnect Link connects to Integration units via a TA Terminal Adapter modem or Switched 56 DSU CSU This link serves as a backup to an interconnect link A Local Interconnect Link connects two Integration units limited to specific models located within 25 feet of each other co located A Frame Relay Link connects two Integration units over the public frame relay network and provides multiple permanent virtual circuits PVCs within the access link A Mux Link connects an Integration unit to a MICOM mux directly over a leased line using a line driver or modem An X 21 bis Link connects an Integration unit to a MICOM mux over a pay as you go dial up line link access procedure balanced See LAPB link access procedure on the D channel See LAPD liquid crystal display LCD The 80 characte
137. es C 3 Messages Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Table C 1 Screen Display Messages continued Message Message Type Explanation CHECK FOR PROPER DEVICE Info Selection entered required either an integral INSTALLATION ISU T1 E1 or LAN module You may have entered the wrong number ni CMOS ERROR Alarm Problem detected in writing to the configuration area Contact your Certified MICOM Distributor Also on the Marathon 3K flash has failed Select the Save option and see if condition corrects itself If not contact your MICOM Certified Distributor COMMAND FACILITY Info Command Facility Main Menu cannot be DISABLED accessed by the port requesting it COMMAND INHIBITED BY Info Password entered does not permit access to PASSWORD the selected menu Password is status type rather than global type and permits access only to view status and disconnect functions COMMAND MODE PORTS Info All available ports to the Command Mode are BUSY busy Up to two ports and the dedicated Command Port on the NMS module may access the Command Mode at one time CONFIGURATION INHIBITED Info Async or sync port configuration is being WRONG CHANNEL TYPE attempted but the channel number selected is for a port of a different channel type CONFLICT IN CHANNEL Info Attempt has been made to copy channel TYPES parameters of two dissimilar channel types CONNECT n c n c cl Event Indicates the pair of po
138. ess channel The industry standard term for the frame relay link access rate AR The data rate of the frame relay link The speed of the frame relay link determines how rapidly maximum rate the end user can inject data into the frame relay network ACK acknowledgment A control character used as a reply in communications protocols For example in Hewlett Packard s ENQ ACK protocol ACK is sent by the receiving device as a reply to ENQ sent by the transmitting device adapter A device for connecting two items of physically dissimilar types e g an adapter may change an RJ45 connector to a DB 25 connector Contrast with converter aggregate input rate The sum of all data rates of terminals and computer ports connected to a multiplexer Burst aggregate input rate refers to the instantaneous maximum data input rate accepted by the multiplexer analog Continuously variable as opposed to discretely variable Physical quantities such as temperature are continuously variable and so are described as analog analog signals vary in accordance with the physical quantities they represent The public telephone network was designed to transmit voice in analog form Contrast with digital Glossary 1 analog loopback A diagnostic test that forms the loop at the data communications equipment s telephone line interface returning transmitted signals to their source Annex D A common management protocol used for frame relay
139. ey this example FRAD Frame Relay Access Device Frame Relay Link PVC DLCI e The DLCI with a FRAD should be force connected to the network side DLCI in the example this is Node A A2 xxxx to Node_A A1 xxxx where xxxx DLCI Refer to page 5 3 for information on force connection Once force connected all the DLCIs in the path are considered a single permanent virtual circuit PVC 3 36 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Link Configuration e Rather than using a DLCI configured for fragmentation on the network side of a pass through application you may select a transparent configuration In this case the attached device FRAD needs to be configured to a shorter segment size thus reducing voice delays across the network A good general rule is to use one octet per kilobit of channel speed So for 256 Kbps channel rate a segment size of 256 octets is suggested The maximum channel frame size is 2048 octets a Shorter segment size FRAD configured on FRAD Configured Transparent Configured M Transparent Key p FRAD Frame Relay Access Device e force connect Frame Relay Link EG PVC DLCI Connecting a FRAD through an Integration unit to another FRAD directly connected to the frame relay network FRAD Configured for Transparent Configured for Transparent i DLCIs are force connected FRAD Key FRAD Frame Relay Access Device
140. gs Utilizes statistical multiplexing techniques across the composite link such as other sync protocols such as DLC and BISYNC If the use of the equipment is at maxi mum you may wish to select the TDM option which reserves bandwidth Protocol insensitive Designed for priority devices which require reserved bandwidth across the composite link dedi cated bandwidth Note Tail circuits are supported at rates up to 38 4 Kbps when one side is set for internal clocking and the other side is set for external clocking Do not configure a higher data rate Notes e Once you have completed your selection from the menu you must do a node reset selecting the current configuration option You may configure all sync ports before performing a reset e f you change protocols be sure to configure both ends of the channel with the same protocol Perform a node reset on both units When changing protocol the channel cannot be connected Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Channel Configuration Sync Channel Characteristics Follow this menu path to set the a sync channel characteristics COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU 3 CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES 3 SYNC CHANNEL Enter your Syne channel ENTER NODE ID CHANNEL X TO ABORT NODE_A A2 number SYNC CHANNEL CHARACTERISTICS see Table 4 1 Note If you see CONFIGURATION INHIBITED and WRONG CHANNEL TYPE messages it
141. h a gt COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU PE L3 J CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES f S CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES gt ASYNC CHANNEL Lee Enter your async channel ENTER NODE ID CHANNEL X TO ABORT NODE_A B5 ASYNC I 25 3 4 CHANNEL CHANNEL CHARACTERISTICS CHANNEL FEATURES EXTENDED FEATURES SWITCHING PARAMETERS The Async Channel menu is displayed showing four menu options e Channel Characteristics e Channel Features e Extended Features e Switching Parameters Note refer to page 4 17 refer to page 4 20 refer to page 4 21 refer to page 5 11 Parameter changes on switched ports will take effect after the port is disconnected parameter changes on force connected ports will take effect immediately 4 16 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Async Channel Characteristics Channel Configuration The pathway to this menu is shown on page 4 16 The options are similar to the Local Channel Configuration menu from Command Mode Option Default Description 1 Data Rate 9600 Sets the data rate in bps for the port ABR autobaud rate detection refer to page 4 18 Note It is recommended that ports attached to a host port be set for a fixed speed 2 Code Level 8 Sets the bits per character for data and messages 3 Parity None Depending on the code level selected displays one of two possible parity menus Refer to page 4 19 4 Stop Bits 1 Selects the number of
142. h number must be between 0 and 255 and each segment of the number corresponds to a different network or sub network e For IPX the software address is a combination of the LAN segment or WAN network number plus the node s own network number IPX network numbers are in the range 1 to FFFFFFFE hexadecimal e For AppleTalk the software address is assigned dynamically from a range of addresses configured into the network s seed router e For DECnet the software address is a combination of the network area number plus the node s own network number expressed in the form area node 1 Any unit or MICOM mux in an Integration network Each node has a unique name id and number 2 In local area network LAN technology any intelligent device physically connected to the network A LAN node can be thought of as any device that has a hardware address nonvolatile A term used to describe a data storage device memory that retains its contents when power is lost Glossary 23 null character A character usually all bits set to mark used to allow time for a printer s mechanical actions to take place so that the printer will be ready to print the next data character Sometimes called idle character NULL password A password configured for no password A password can be deleted by configuring a NULL password off hook A line condition caused when a telephone handset is removed from its cradle if the line is active
143. h 5000E 6DMA Module installed Marathon 10K and 20K only 5 Units in a 3 slot chassis do not have a module location D only B1 C12 are possible Sync channel available only on the 5000E 6 and 5000E 6DMA for Marathon 10K and 20K 3 8 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Link Configuration Follow this path of menus to configure the port Type the node ID a slash followed by the channel number Then press Options vary depending on model Refer to Table 3 1 for your unit s options COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU 3 CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES PORT CONFIGURATION Enter ENTER NODE ID CHANNEL X TO ABORT NODE_A A2 PORT CONFIGURATION Ts AANA AUN ASYNC SYNC INTERCONNECT LINK LOCAL INTERCONNECT LINK SECONDARY INTERCONNECT LINK MUX LINK X 21 LINK FRAME RELAY LINK This menu assigns a particular channel or link type to the port Not all link options are supported on all models Refer to Table 3 1 for your specific model The option numbers will vary depending on the model Option 1 Async 2 Sync 3 4 Local Interconnect Link Interconnect Link Secondary Interconnect Link Mux Link X 21 Link Frame Relay Link Description For all async data channels refer to Section 4 For all sync data channels refer to Section 4 For connecting to another unit refer to page 3 10 For connecting to another Integration un
144. hannel loopback and integral diagnostic selections Press EXEcute to continue any other key to abort Indicators Communications Control Module Indicators All units except Marathon 3K AT BO A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 A1 Marathon 3K OK LO RO TM OK LO RO TM AT BO DL A3 A2 A1 v Voice Port 2 Voice Port 1 COM Indicators see below Refer to 3 Slot Chassis Manual Table D 1 Communications Control Module Indicators Indicator Off Flashing On AT Indicates a fault or test The unit is in a loopback test Normal Operation Active condition mode Mode BO Buffer utilization is normal Buffer utilization exceeding 87 Data has been lost due Buffer to a buffer overflow Overflow A1 Error free data is passing High error rate on link A1 or Receiving own transmit Port A1 through the link synchronization has been lost data modem is in with the remote unit on link A1 loopback A2 No data activity Data Activity Data Activity Port A2 A3 No data activity Data activity Data activity Port A3 A41 2 No data activity Data activity Data activity Port A4 A512 No data activity Data activity Data activity Port A5 A612 No data activity Data activity Data activity Port A6 1 If configured as a link the indicator values are the same as for A1 Not on Marathon 3K Note Ona force connected sync port using either Fast Packet or TDM protocols the indicator will remain on continuously D 1 Indicators Marathon Integr
145. hannel Interface Configured to DCE Synchronous Clocking 0 teen eee Autobaud Rate Sign on Characters 0 cece ees Special Broadcast Characters ccc cece cet ne Async Channel Configuration 0660 c cece s en Unit Parameters i eco bee eewkdhew ete Meee bed REE ER EU e uhi pde EUR Port Configuration iisisekRe ve brerRRRe EE bE Reed tee eee eee eee eda ee nee Sync Channel Characteristics 0 0 seh Frame Relay Link Defaults 0 00 ccc eee Primary and Secondary Link Parameters 0 cece eee eee eens Communications Control Module Indicators 00 000 c cece eee eee Initialization Stages of the Integration Unit 00 eee Communications Control Module Error Conditions During System Initialization Data Channel Expansion Module Indicators 00 cece cece eens Spool MOde xoci dee ER EUR eda RD eek ba eee PAR E pea beds RR ADS xi Introduction Both the Marathon and STADIA Integration Hub provide integrated data voice fax and LAN access and or routing in a single unit they are Integra tion Products The key features include the following MicroBand ATM networking using Fast Packet and Cell Relay Technology Frame Relay networking capability Backup Link in the Event of Interconnect Link Failure Asynchronous Data Switching and Contention Data Compression both async and sync Software Download via PC or NETMan Analog
146. has been erased Perform a code download and try again INVALID NUMBER Info e The prompt requires a numeric input e In configuring a voice or fax extension number you have entered fewer or more than the required number of digits INVALID OR UNKNOWN DLCI Info You have attempted to delete configure or number input reset a DLCI that is unknown or invalid Try again with valid DLCI IS SECONDARY LINK MUST Info Port is configured as a secondary interconnect REMOVE PRIMARY LINK link Before you can configure this port as other than a secondary interconnect link you must deassign it from the primary interconnect link Answer NO at the primary link prompt ISU DIGITAL LOOPBACK Diag ISU on link ci has been placed in digital ACTIVE LINK ci loopback ISU LOCAL LOOPBACK Diag ISU on link ci has been placed in local ACTIVE LINK ci loopback ISU LOCAL LOOPBACK WITH Diag This test places the local ISU on link ci in TP ACTIVE LINK ci loopback then verifies the operation of the ISU by sending and receiving the test pattern ISU TEST PATTERN ACTIVE Diag Test pattern generator on the ISU on link ci LINK ci has been activated ISU TEST TERMINATED Diag Test for the ISU on link ci has been terminated LINK ci ni LAN MODULE LOCATION Info LAN module in m is not available for use m DOWN ni LAN MODULE LOCATION Info LAN module in m is operating and available ml UP LAN RESET BAD COMMAND Alarm The length of the message being re
147. hat the local modem is receiving a signal from the remote modem CEM See channel expansion module channel expansion module CEM A data channel expansion module for an Integration unit that increases channel capacity depending on the specific module chosen Available in several versions central office CO The building where common carriers terminate customer circuits and where the switching equipment that interconnects those circuits is located Glossary 5 channel A path for electrical transmission between two or more points Also called circuit line data link or path It may be asynchronous synchronous or voice channel loopback A diagnostic test that forms the loop at the multiplexer s channel interface character A letter number punctuation or other symbol contained in a message See also control character CIR committed information rate Used to set a predictable level of service to all users on the network the CIR is a traffic management mechanism The user estimates the normal traffic during a busy period and the network commits the bandwidth to be allocated circuit 1 In data communications a means of two way communication between two points consisting of transmit and receive channels 2 In electronic design one or more components that act together to perform one or more functions class A name given to a group of one or more async channels Classes are used to group similar ports f
148. he connection On enables this function 3 Call Inhibit No Yes inhibits the port being configured from initiating a call making it a called port only 5 11 Switching Configuration 5 12 Option Receive Inhibit Character Set Matrix Switching Resource Class Destination Node Class Channel Password Default No ASCII Enable n a n a n a Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Description Yes inhibits the port being configured from receiving a call therefore this port can only initiate calls a calling port only Defines whether an ASCII or non ASCII character set is defined If non ASCII is selected either a destination class must be configured or Call Inhibit must be yes Do not configure a password for a non ASCII configured port Permits or prohibits the port from making a matrix switching call connection If the port being configured is to be in cluded as part of a class enter that class at this prompt If the port is to be assigned to connect to a specific class enter that name under option 8 Destination Node Class and leave this option blank Defines the destination of the port being configured to a particular node and class If the port is configured as part of a resource class leave this option blank The password to gain entry to the port being configured the syntax is the same as for class password This is unrelated to the class password The default is no pas
149. i Alarm Indicates carrier loss on link ci niCD LOSS LINK ci Alarm Communications has been lost between the local unit and the frame relay switch CHANNEL CURRENTLY Info Port is configured as a primary link Before CONFIGURED AS PRIMARY you can configure this port as other than an interconnect link you must deassign it from the secondary link Go into Port Configuration and start as if configuring the secondary link and answer no at the primary link prompt CHANNEL ci CURRENTLY Info Command Facility Main Menu functions are USING COMMAND FACILITY already being used by the port indicated ci CHANNEL INOPERABLE Info You have requested channel status for a voice or fax port that is non operational CHANNEL NOT CONNECTED Info Attempt has been made to force disconnect to IN QUEUE OR INHIBITED one of the following e A port already disconnected e An inhibited port such as a link CHANNEL NOT INSTALLED Info Attempt has been made to configure or test a voice fax port However the port number selected is not a voice fax port CHANNEL S NOT INSTALLED Info Attempt has been made to view the status or configuration of a range of ports that are not voice ports CHANNEL REQUEST Info Voice fax port you are trying to test is not UNSUCCESSFUL PLEASE working properly RETRY CHECK CONFIGURATION Info Your Marathon 3K has lost a configuration update due to a power loss Check your configuration it may have reverted to earlier configuration valu
150. ich Hertz indicator lights The light emitting diodes on the front of the Integration unit ingress In a frame relay network frames moving from an access device toward the frame relay network Contrast with egress input level A level of relative analog signal strength obtained from the attached telephone equipment as measured in the voice fax module input level display A voice channel visual indication of the input level as displayed by the voice fax module Used as a diagnostic tool to monitor the input signal level integrated service unit ISU An interface device that combines the functions of a Digital Service Unit DSU and a Channel Service Unit CSU a module for an Integration unit Contrast with DSU CSU Integration Hub A product in the STADIA family that offers a 12 slot chassis which can house up to four Marathon or NetRunner CCMs and associated modules Integration Router Module An integral module available on Integration units that offers router functionality This LAN product is used to connect remote LANs across a WAN Glossary 17 Integration unit MICOM product which utilizes MicroBand ATM technology to multiplex data voice facsimile and LAN traffic over low cost leased lines The NetRunner Marathon and STADIA Integration Hub are members of this group interconnect link A composite link that connects any two of the following units Marathon NetRunner or STADIA Integration Hub
151. in this case A1 of Node A as an interconnect link refer to page 3 12 and then configure the secondary link in this case A2 of Node A using the following path Configure A2 as a COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU Secondary Link 3 CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES 1 PORT CONFIGURATION ENTER NODE ID CHANNEL X TO ABORT NODE_A A2 PORT CONFIGURATION Option number varies depending C SECONDARY INTERCONNECT LINK on model Assign A1 h SSIg as the ENTER PRIMARY LINK NO DEASSIGN X TO ABORT Al Primary Link Return to Main menu CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES ENTRY M Reset Node COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU 10 RESET RESET CD ree ENTER Y TO CONFIRM OR N TO ABORT Y PARAMETER RESTORATION 2 CURRENT CONFIGURATION 3 17 Link Configuration Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Deassigning a Secondary Interconnect Link Follow the procedures for configuring a link At the following prompt enter NO D ign ndar ime secondary ENTER PRIMARY LINK NO DEASSIGN X TO ABORT NO Note Deassigning the primary link does not delete the secondary interconnect link you must reconfigure the port to a new type and reset unit Mode of Operation There are two modes of operation for the secondary link e Backup Mode In the event of link failure the secondary link will activate until the primary link returns to service Secondary Link Communica
152. inal MICOM Mux Legend Fox test only one local or remote node channel may be selected BEEN Input message only one local or remote node channel may be selected Input data appears on Command Facility screen Internal fox message generator D The remote test outputs to a remote terminal 2 The local test outputs to the local terminal Figure 7 4 Async Channel Output Sync Channel Loopback This test causes a sync channel to be placed in local echo loopback Figure 1 5 Characters entered from the attached device will be echoed back to the device The sync port must be force connected to another sync port for the test to operate Ns Command Facility WEE initiates test EE Attached device generates test data Test does not go over the link eaea Data flow 1 Attached device must be configured so that it can accept its own returning data consult device s user manual Figure 7 5 Sync Channel Loopback Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Diagnostics Link Channel Loopback These tests are performed on async ports from a user s terminal The menu is the same as the Async Channel Loopback in Command Mode page 7 2 1 Local Echo 2 Remote Echo 3 Local Fox 4 Remote Fox Notes e Forremote tests either echo or fox the terminal does not require connection to a remote port unlike the remote tests for the Async Channel Loopback in the Command Mode e Onframe relay link the remot
153. include the following e Remote port did not respond to connection protocol e Noresponse was received within the call time out period from the remote unit although the ports are known by the local unit e Call inhibit is enabled on e DTR low OOS ni NEW DLCI ci Event The unit has recognized a new DLCI on the frame relay interface ni NO ANSWER LINK ci Event The calling process has discontinued due to the absence of an answer tone on a local dial line NO ASYNC CHANNELS Info A link port in the range selected is not WITHIN RANGE configured for async ni ml NO BOOTP REPLY Event There was no response to the Integration Router Module s Bootp request broadcast for code download NODE CHANNEL NOT Info A link port number was entered when a sync AVAILABLE ENTER CARRIAGE async or voice fax channel number was RETURN TO CONTINUE required NODE ID ALREADY IN USE Info You are trying to configure a node ID which has already been assigned in the network NODE NUMBER ALREADY IN Info You are trying to configure a node number USE which has already been assigned in the network NO REMOTE CONNECT Info User is attempting a remote echo fox test from ACTIVE Command Mode with no connection made NO SYNC CHANNELS WITHIN Info A port or ports in the range selected are not RANGE configured for sync C 10 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Messages Table C 1 Screen Display Messages continued Message Message Ty
154. including frame header Does not include CRC Voice 80 of CIR Trunk Clocking rates 56 Kbps T1 Voice Channels Analog 0 4 1 4 0 8 0 8 0 8 Digital n a n a 0 30 n a 0 30 1 Full duplex With full termination it is recommended to configure a maximum of two local interconnect links A 1 Specifications and Defaults Status Displays Command Facility Diagnostics Multiplexing Technique Transparency Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual System status and port activity indicator lights Menu driven Provides message broadcast dynamic channel configuration centralized troubleshooting alarm messages and periodic reports Local channel tests local and remote composite loopback tests data output test integral modem module tests ISU module tests voice fax module tests and control signal monitoring MicroBand ATM dynamically combines voice fax async sync and LAN data onto one communications link Normally transparent to ASCII user data However a port configured as terminal is transparent only when the data link is operational The terminal port transmits link down in response to X when the link is not operational A port configured as host is always transparent to X Command Facility functions are activated by a X break or X Y sequence Transparency to these sequences is obtained by disabling the Command Mode using the Channel Features menu Asynchronous Channel Specifications A 2 Cap
155. interface the customer s equipment to a frame relay network See also encapsulation CSA Canadian Standard Association A Canadian agency that generates standards conducts tests and certifies products to ensure their safety CSU channel service unit A digital data communications equipment DCE unit for data phone digital servers DDS lines interfaces with data service unit DSU on customer s premises CTS clear to send An RS 282 interface control signal which indicates to a data terminal equipment DTE that it may begin transmitting Usually issued in response to request to send signal cyclic redundancy check See CRC Glossary 9 data Numbers text facts instructions and the like which are represented in a formalized manner that can be manipulated and transmitted by machines data compression A primary technology built into the Integration products A block of data is compressed for transmission and decompressed upon reception Fewer bytes are required for the transfer thus increasing the data transfer rate data link connection See DLC data link connection identifier See DLCI data rate or data signalling rate A measure of how quickly data is transmitted It is best expressed in bps It is however often incorrectly expressed in baud Data rate is synonymous with speed dB decibel A comparative logarithmic measure of signal power a ratio dBm An absolute measure of signal power
156. ion Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Table 4 1 Sync Channel Characteristics Option Selections continued Option Option Name Number Protocol Default Description Buffer 9 DLC None Used to regulate data transmission Control from a device attached to a user chan nel depending on the system buffer utilization 12 ASCII Bisync EBCDIC Bisync H P Sync RTS CTS 13 Sync Pad MICOM Voice 5 MICOM DLC Encoding 7 DLC NRZ Selects one of the two types of encod ing NRZ or NRZI depending on the attached device Idle Fill 8 DLC Flag Fill Selects the unit output when the line is idle e for IBM 3270 half duplex select markfill e for AS 400 applications set either auto fill Modulo 8 or A128 fill Modulo 128 Clock Flow 10 DLC Enable Selects whether or not the local chan Control nel will use clocking to control attached device 13 ASCII Bisync EBCDIC Bisync H P Sync RTS CTS 14 Sync Pad 6 MICOM DLC 8 MICOM Voice DSR Control 11 DLC Normal Selects whether the remote DTR changes appear on the local DSR or are ignored 14 ASCII Bisync EBCDIC Bisync H P Sync RTS CTS 15 Sync Pad 7 MICOM DLC 9 MICOM Voice 3 Fast Packet 5 TDM Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Channel Configuration Table 4 1 Sync Channel Characteristics Option Selections continued Option Option Name Number Protocol Default Description Priority 12 DLC Low Selects the priority of the po
157. ion Hub User s Manual Switching Configuration Planning a Class This first step is defining which ports are to be grouped together and the class name secondary class class password and message The worksheets in Appendix B will help you Class Name Class names may be up to eight 8 characters long Syntax Only alpha characters a z A Z numeric characters 0 9 and the underbar symbol _ can be used The first two characters must be alpha Names are not case sensitive therefore hp_acctg HP_ACCTG and HP Acctg are the same name Password Protection Password protection is available for all ports assigned to a class If a password is assigned the user will be prompted for the class password before being allowed to continue After two unsuccessful password attempts the call will be disconnected The factory default value is no password Password Valid passwords must be alphanumeric characters Syntax and have a maximum length of eight characters To erase a password after it has once been configured enter a space and Enter at the password configura tion prompt Class Message The Class Message is the message which displays when the user successfully connects to the requested class By default there is no message Class Message Up to 31 ASCII characters except for control char Syntax acters may be used Special rules apply when en tering the characters listed below into the class message Desired
158. ior to connecting to the frame relay network you must configure the DLCI add DLCI and verify that port clocking if other than external is correctly set This configuration can only be accomplished at the local unit it can not be done remotely Once this is complete the frame relay link can be attached and the DLCI connected The process is as follows 1 Configure port for frame relay refer to Port Configuration page 3 8 and reset the node to current configuration Configure the frame relay link parameters see Frame Relay Link Parameters page 3 32 Reset the frame relay link reset access link option to set the frame relay link parameter configuration changes refer to page 3 34 Configure the DLCI refer to DLCI Configuration page 3 34 Reset the DLCI to set the DLCI parameter changes page 3 38 Connect the frame relay link Frame Relay Parameters Follow this menu path to configure the parameters Note Before proceeding the port must have previously been configured as frame relay Port Configuration menu and the node reset to current configuration S Option number CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES varies depending on model E FRAME RELAY PARAMETERS ENTER NODE ID CHANNEL X TO ABORT NODE A A1 gt FRAME RELAY PARAMETERS 1 FRAME RELAY LINK PARAMETERS 2 LOCAL MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL PARAMETERS 3 DLCI CONFIGURATION Option Description 1 Frame Relay Link Parameters Sets the clocking speed fr
159. it Marathon 5K Turbo 10K or 20K co located refer to page 3 12 For a backup link to another Integration interconnect link refer to page 3 14 For connecting to a MICOM mux over a leased line refer to page 3 40 For connecting to a MICOM mux over an X 21 link refer to page 3 42 For connecting to a frame relay service refer to page 3 27 Note The total number of DLCIs and links all types varies depending on model refer to page 3 28 Important The unit must be node reset to current configuration after port configuration is complete Refer to page 6 2 1 Option numbers vary depending on the model 3 9 Link Configuration Interconnect Link Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual The interconnect link is for connection to another unit at a remote location The number of interconnect links available depends upon your model Refer to Table 3 1 on page 3 8 for information on which ports may be configured as an interconnect link eye 0 SS SS p EL m In the following example A2 of Node A is to be configured as an interconnect link The steps include configuring the port for interconnect link setting the clocking and resetting the node Access Port Configuration menu Configure Interconnect Link Set Clocking see Clocking Options Return to Main menu 3 10 COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU 3 CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES 1 PORT CONFIGURA
160. k It allows dialing of network extension digits sequentially with PBX digits without waiting for a dial tone from the distant PBX SNAPS MICOM s System Network Architecture Protocol Spoofer for connecting the Integration unit and AS 400 host and IBM 5250 and 3270 controllers SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol A standard protocol used to monitor troubleshoot and control other SNMP compliant devices attached to the network SNMP defines a set of variables that must be kept and it specifies that all operations are a side effect of fetching or storing data variables The public domain standard is based on the operational experience of TCP IP internetworks within DARPA NSFnet software reset A reset performed by the software This may be a warm or cold start SOH start of header A control character used to indicate the beginning of a message header space Represents a binary 0 in data communications spacer A piece of hardware that separates one module from another in the unit stacking connector A coupling containing electrical pins or sockets that are located on the top and bottom of a module board to connect electrical wires from one module board to another The connector on the underside is referred to as a shroud and the connector on top is referred to as a block Glossary 29 STADIA A MICOM product family that offers multiple Integration nodes in a single chassis The Integration Hub is a STADIA produ
161. k to a link that is already assigned as primary to another interconnect link QUEUE rvc cl Event Port c of node n has been placed in a first come first serve queue for the next available port in the class ni li or ds RED ALARM Alarm The T1 or E1 line is not operational Indicates that an out of frame condition existed for the last 100 milliseconds or longer C 11 Messages Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Table C 1 Screen Display Messages continued Message Message Type Explanation ni li or ds RED ALARM Alarm The red ALARM has cleared the out of CLEARED frame condition has been absent for 100 milliseconds or longer ni li REMOTE ALARM Alarm A red alarm and frame alignment signaling problems have been detected at the remote side of li Check your configuration or the remote unit may require maintenance REMOTE FOX Diag Port has been placed into a remote fox loopback test ni REMOTE LINK RESTART ci Event Remote node ni on link ci has been restarted The link and DLCI if applicable noted is the local unit not remote REMOTE MUX DOES NOT Info You attempted to enable data compression on SUPPORT COMPRESSION the remote node and either the link is down or the MICOM mux does not support compression ni li REMOTE SIGNALLING Alarm The remote side has detected a multiframe ALARM alignment signal frame condition on i Check the configuration or the remote unit
162. kes a node reset You will be returned to the local Command Facility To return to the remote Command Facility repeat steps 3 and 4 using the newly configured node ID rather than 240 3 49 Link Configuration Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual 6 Rename and number any remote MICOM muxes Figure 3 2 shows the same network as Figure 3 1 after it has been renamed and renumbered Local Remote Vtr A3 A3 Bldg 103 208 s A2 A2 d NCC A E gt Node_A Node B ode Number A14 A4 A4 A5 A5 Okla caus 210 Figure 3 2 Example of an Integration Network After it Has Been Renumbered and Renamed Once this process is complete you may configure the remote ports as desired You may also configure any remote MICOM muxes When finished exit the remote Command Facility by selecting the Exit option of the remote Command Facility Main Menu This will return you to the local Command Facility Main Menu MICOM Mux Configuration from the Integration Unit 3 50 The data and voice fax ports of the MICOM mux es can be configured from the local unit This includes MICOM muxes attached to the local and remote unit The MICOM mux es should already have a new number and ID refer to page 3 47 To configure a data or voice port enter the Command Facility that is ocal to the MICOM mux the one to which the MICOM mux is directly attached and select the Configure Local Nodes option from the Command
163. le on the Bootp TFTP server ni ml TFTP BAD CHECKSUM Event e The code download data received by the Integration Router Module from the Bootp TFTP server was corrupted e There was no response to the Integration Router Module s TFTP GET request to the Bootp TFTP server for code download Messages Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Table C 1 Screen Display Messages continued Message Message Type Explanation ni ml TFTP DOWNLOADING Info The Integration Router Module is receiving code download data from a TFTP server ni ml TFTP LOAD SUCCESS Info The Integration Router Module code download from a TFTP server was successful ni ml TFTP NO SUCH FILE Event The file that the Integration Router Module requested to download from the Bootp TFTP server does not exist THE CHANNEL MUST BE Info Channel type or protocol change is requested DISCONNECTED and the port is connected THIS CHANNEL MUST BE Info You are attempting to configure a secondary DISCONNECTED interconnect link and the channel is currently configured as a sync or async channel and is connected Disconnect channel then re attempt port configuration ni li TS 16 AIS ALARM Alarm The CAS signaling is unavailable on li Check your configuration ni liTS 16 AIS ALARM Alarm The CAS signaling is now available on i CLEARED T1 E1 CODE DOWNLOAD IS IN Event You have attempted to reset a T1 or E1 PROGRESS PLEASE TRY Access
164. le locations are determined by the CCM If the module is the next module above the Communications Control Module CCM it is in module location B The one above that is location C and so forth to location E This is true regardless of the physical location of the CCM the Hub slot it is in In the illustration below the Integration Hub has three CCMs and their associated modules Refer to the Installation and Cabling Manual for a more detailed description on module stacking Hub Slot Module Locations 12 C 11 B Node 3 o gt D Q Q Node 2 D Q QO gt Node 1 N A O O 4 O gt j ojojm gt w oojo D Q Q z 72 2 14 Link Configuration Contents Network Design 00 ccc ee mmn Order of Links Marathon 5K Turbo 10K and 20K 00 cece Placement in a Network ooo aurio aea c ce mH m mr Topologies reres thes CA Ad Hea ORD EAN CAM RONNIE E CONG epee eee eee Configuring a Mesh Node ssssssssssssss esse e teens Port Configuration ipee eee sce oa YER bea eae ed ede Ed E OTRO RT RN E en a Interconnect LINK oce e tte eit eee tir ate or ede n E ee ee TR E pen ate alee Local Interconnect Link 0000 eee nre Bandwidth On Demand 0 0c cece ee hne Secondary Interconnect Link 0 een Configuring a Secondary Interconnect Link 000s Mode of Operation 0 0
165. le with an Integration unit Lx Integration Unit or MICOM Mux A3 1 A4 lt A Bio 477 Point to Point Switching Topology Typical String Network 8 4 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual i EET U UJ X i Link Configuration Typical Star Application for the Marathon 10K or 20K Operating Intercon 10K or 20K VEU oa 10K or 20K V WV nect Links 10K or 20K Ad Typical Distributed Star Application for the Marathon 10K or 20K E 3 5 Link Configuration Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Ring Delta Full Mesh Delta Ring and Mesh Applications Frame Relay Link 1 PVC Frame Relay Connectivity 3 6 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Link Configuration Configuring a Mesh Node There are two network types mesh and non mesh Non Mesh Recommended for all units operating without closed Mesh Off loops This is the default Mesh For all units utilizing a closed loop topology connected Mesh On ina network with more than one pathway and units in between closed loop networks Each unit required to run mesh or connecting units between mesh networks must have mesh enabled on When configuring mesh start on a hub unit central unit and work out to the edges of the
166. level decreases Attenuation is measured in terms of decibels Contrast with gain Glossary 2 autocall Technique used by voice ports to establish a switched virtual circuit to a pre defined destination without the telephone equipment sending dialing digits Similar to the async channel fixed destination backbone The primary path of the network or LAN over which the majority of traffic is routed backup link See secondary interconnect link backward explicit congestion notification BECN A bit set by a frame relay network to notify the data terminal equipment DTE interface device that congestion avoidance procedures should be initiated by the sending device baud A unit of signalling speed The speed in baud is the number of discrete conditions or signal events per second If each signal event represents one bit the baud rate is the same as bps If each signal event represents more than one bit as in quadrature amplitude modulation the baud rate is smaller than bps BCC block check character A character added to the end of a transmission block for the purpose of error detection Be committed burst size The maximum amount of data in bits that a network agrees to transfer under normal conditions over a measurement interval T Data may or may not be contiguous Bc is negotiated with the carrier provider Be excess burst size The maximum amount of uncommitted data in bits that the network will attempt to
167. link ci has been reset New date nn nn E A Appears at the beginning of each new day and when reconfigured No action taken Depress any Info You elected to terminate a reset request by key pressing any key other than the EXEcute key when the display prompted Are You Sure ni ml No Bootp reply Event There was no response to the Integration Router Module s Bootp request broadcast for code download No device associated with Info Selected link has no integral device associated channel with it No device response Info The selected port is temporarily busy Usually a second attempt will succeed No system messages Info Message log is currently empty No voice installed Depress any Info No voice fax module is installed in requested key port location Number already in use Depress Info You are trying to assign a local node number any key that has already been assigned C 18 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Messages Table C 2 LCD Messages continued Message Message Type Explanation Out of range Info Selected port exceeds the available number for type of module installed in selected module location Example The selection is for A10 On the CCM module A there is no designated port 10 Remote link reset ci E A Remote link ci has been reset Reset issued System initializing Info Requested cold reset is executing System is initializing to the factory default setti
168. local channel interfaces 4 11 Channel Configuration Table 4 2 CCM and 6 Channel CEM Local Sync Channel Interface Configured to DTE Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Marathon Constant Carrier Controlled Carrier DTE Pin 1 0 Mode Mode Pin 1 0 Signal 4 Off to on transition raises CTS On to off transition 4 O RTS forces CTS off 5 O Set on after RTS goes on Set off when RTS goes 5 CTS off 8 O Forced on Set on when unit has out 8 CD put data Set off when all data delivered 22 O 2 Seconds on 4 seconds off when start ring frame 22 RI received from remote unit It is held off when stop ring frame is received from remote unit or when DTR is on Bell 103 emulation 20 Send changes to remote unit as detected DTR on 20 O DTR holds RI off 6 O Change as detected by remote unit 6 DSR 25 Send changes as detected by remote unit 25 O Busy 11 Not used Not used 11 O Unassigned 15 O Not affected by carrier mode 15 Tx Clock 17 O Not affected by carrier mode 17 Rx Clock 18 Not affected by carrier mode 18 O External Rx Clock 24 Not affected by carrier mode 24 O External Tx Clock Key Input Output 1 5000E 6 and 5000E 6DMA sync async module only Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Channel Configuration Table 4 3 CCM and 6 Channel CEM Local Sync Channel Interface Configured to DCE Marathon Constant Carrier Controlled Carrier DTE Pin 1 0 Mode Mode
169. lt values Notes e If you are attempting to activate new software or a FlashPak you must use the Node Flash Reload op tion This option uses the current version of software e The T1 E1 Access Module will not reset with this option You must select the T1 E1 option for that reset Mara Option 1 Node cold start or current configuration warm start thon 5K Turbo or 20K 2 Link Clears all information on the link and will disconnect all ports currently using the link being reset If a mux link it will reset the MICOM mux also Force connected channels will automatically reestablish connection Refer to Link Reset on page 6 5 for frame relay link information Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Option 3 Channel 4 Integral LAN 5 T1 E1 5 or 6 e Node Bank Selected Software e Node Flash Reload Reset Frame Relay Link Administration Description Disconnects and resets a single data or voice fax channel only without disturbing the whole network Resets the integral LAN module RTS or Integration Router Module Resets the T1 or E1 Access Module on the Marathon 5K Turbo or 20K All traffic on the T1 or E1 Access Module and associated Digital Voice Modules will be interrupted The unit will not reset If you have a dual bank Flash memory installed and have pro ceeded through all the steps to download and select a bank this option resets the node and loads the selected bank into RAM This re
170. ly helpful to verify changes in configuration and information gathering during troubleshooting No changes to the configuration can be effected through these menus To alter the configuration refer to the appropriate configuration section COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU 1 VIEW CONFIGURATION Depending on your model option numbers may vary The following options are available Option Description 1 Async Channels Displays a range of async ports 2 Sync Channels Displays a range of sync ports 3 Voice Fax Displays a range of voice fax ports Channels 4 Classes Displays the class parameters as currently configured 5 Class Messages Displays the current class messages for all the configured classes 6 Dialog Messages Displays all of the dialog messages 7 Hardware Displays the installed modules their model number and revision level 8 External Modem Displays the telephone number used by an external modem to Phone output events and alarms if an external modem is configured Options 1 6 will display the configuration of the local unit and local MICOM mux Options 7 and 8 will display the local unit s configuration only To view the remote Marathon unit s and remote MICOM mux configurations connect to the remote Command Facility via Configure View Remote Node from the Command Facility Main Menu 1 Not on Marathon 3K Not applicable to Marathon 2K 6 12 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Status St
171. maen e Stan eh P EE ra cae oe eet ub M EM ELTE ete 7 5 Async Channel Output 0 aaaea 7 5 Sync Channel Loopback 2 0 0 0 00 eee ete teen eens 7 6 Link Channel Loopback 0 c cece eee hr 7 7 Remote Composite Loopback 0 ccc tet enn 7 7 Testing the Network ssssessssesssesesslee lh 7 8 Diagnostics are tools by which the system administrator or the operator can ascertain and isolate possible problems Diagnostic tests can be performed through the Com mand Facility or the keypad on the front of the Marathon unit A complete discussion of the Diagnostic menu on the LCD Keypad on 5 slot units other than Marathon 2K Plus is provided in the LCD Keypad Manual Note e Composite loopback tests may not be performed by tail ending channels e Frame relay links do not support diagnostics 7 1 Diagnostics Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Self test The self test checks the operation of all system memory The unit executes a self test at system initialization and any time the system is reset When power is first turned on or the system is reset the system momentarily turns all indicators on The unit will do a RAM and ROM check The port indica tors stay on until the completion of the self test Appendix D lists and explains the indicator lights for the CCM and CEM Terminate Test Some tests require a termination command COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU 8 TERMINATE COMPOSIT
172. mber desired This can be done by any port not configured as a force connect or fixed destination Refer to page 5 17 for connection information Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Switching Configuration Async Force Connections Classes In async force connections the configuration of the port need not exactly match however both ports must be configured as async and for the same character set If a port is force connected no other port may access it through switching requests The procedure to force connect two async ports is described on page 5 3 Once force connected the Command Facility is accessed via X lt break gt or X Y if enabled You will not get the ENTER cLass prompt Note Set the Remote CTS Control Extended Features menu for the device attached to the port s If it is not it may not be possible to connect to the Command Facility once the force connection is made Classes may be viewed as hunt groups where the user will be connected to any of the available ports in the group A name is assigned to a group of one or more ports that may be used for similar purposes by network users e g all ports connected to a specific application may be contained in a class The maximum number of classes per unit is 64 Classes provide the following features e Password protection on destination port access e Configurable class messages e Disconnection on inactivity timer no data activit
173. me Clock ssssseseseeee e RR RR IRR he Master Glock Node cric dass Re OR E ORTA RR XO RO GRECE RR D Configuring the Day Data and Time for the Network 0 0 0 cee eee eee eens Channel Syntax Information 00 seh Module Locations for the STADIA Integration Hub 0 0 e This section introduces the Command Mode and Command Facility and discusses naming and numbering your local node This is necessary before proceeding to the next section Link Configuration Note The defaults discussed in this and future sections are factory defaults If your unit has been pre configured by your distributor it may not match the defaults listed here This section assumes that you have unpacked and installed your unit per the Installation and Cabling Manual 2 1 Initial Configuration Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Menu Conventions The features and functions are accessed through the menu driven Command Facility In the Command Facility parameters remain at their most recent set values If these parameters have never been configured the values are the factory defaults which can be found in Appendix A The Command Facility Refer ence Guide documents each menu and option within the Command Mode and Command Facility Menu Format Menus displayed in the Command Facility are generally formatted as shown HEADING node ID 1 FIRST OPTION NAME 2 SECOND OPTION NAME CR ACCEPT ENTRY
174. modem and remote unit for errors LINK RATES RESTRICTED TO Info You have attempted to configure a data rate 19 2 KBPS OR LESS higher than 19 2 Kbps on port A3 of the Marathon 5K Turbo This is not permitted select a lower rate LOCAL CHANNEL Info Local Channel Configuration menu cannot be CONFIGURATION DISABLED accessed by the async port requesting it LOCAL FOX Diag Port has been placed into a local fox loopback test ni LOCAL LINK RESTART ci Event e Node nion link ci has been restarted e Local node ni initiated a reset of the DLCI using the reported ci ni LOCAL SYSTEM RESET Alarm Local unit has been reset LOCAL TEST ECHO INPUT Diag Port has been placed into a local echo loopback test LOCKED PARAMETER Event This parameter is locked out by the hardware configuration C 9 Messages Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Table C 1 Screen Display Messages continued Message Message Type Explanation LOGGING REPORT TRY Event Command Facility status statistics functions LATER are not available because periodic report is being output MAXIMUM DLCI S ALREADY IN Info You are attempting to add a DLCI to a system USE already using the maximum number of DLCls Either delete a DLCI or do not attempt to add another one MODULE NOT OPERATIONAL Info LAN module is installed but not operational NO ANSWER Dialog Indicates that no answer was received from the async destination port Causes
175. more efficient block transferral burstiness In the context of a frame relay network data that uses bandwidth only sporadically that is information that does not use the total bandwidth of a circuit 100 percent of the time During pauses links are idle no traffic flows across them in either direction Interactive and LAN to LAN data is bursty in nature because it is sent intermittently In between data transmissions the link experiences idle time waiting for the data terminal equipment DTE to respond to the transmitted data user s input or waiting for the user to send more data Glossary 4 busyout A configuration option in the voice module that is used to place the voice port into the busy state effectively disabling the port byte A collection of bits operated upon as a unit Most bytes in data communications are 8 bits long and most character sets use one byte per character The capacity of storage devices such as RAM is frequently given in bytes or in Kbytes K 1024 carrier A continuous signal that is modulated with a second information carrying signal carrier frequency The frequency of the signal carrier which is being modulated to transmit data CCITT Consultative Committee for International Telegraph and Telephone See International Telecommunication Union Telecommunication Standards Section CCM See Communications Control Module CD carrier detect A control signal that indicates t
176. n Downloading Code 0 cece eee DLD Facility eR teet Rt RR tek Rue cue uper e PEU ERE RR ERR EROR A Activating Downloaded Code 00 ccc eee ees ee Seli test 4 oce d EeWELIRPEIHMP MR EE be ISI EORR IHE E PE Ee ERE eed 7 2 Terminate Test 22i issued deberi e xdi e Pd E bec a dadde d dati da 7 2 Async Channel Loopback in the Command Mode 000 cc cece eens 7 2 System Diagnostics xir RRRRE ERIT REA eed eee Eee EKESR NNRIS RERPLREROSER 7 4 LED Test zii eet LpeeeeERAR na OI deed ubi PED eet Paid bet indus 7 5 Async Channel Output 0 ene tenets 7 5 Sync Channel Loopback 00 ccc teen eens 7 6 Link Channel Loopback 0 0 0 cece eee eens 7 7 Remote Composite Loopback ssssssssssssssessse teen eas 7 7 Testing The Network ssssssessssesse eee rr 7 8 Appendix A Specifications and Defaults Functional Specifications sssssssssssessseeese eee ees A 1 Asynchronous Channel Specifications seis A 2 Synchronous Channel Specifications l sies esee A 3 STADIA Integration Hub issssssssssssss ee e A 3 Defaults 1s cimus eww ice eo Wo Wade a Ales vee ees OO pU TY eed A 4 Contents Appendix B Worksheets Appendix C Messages Screen Display Messages ssssssssssssssss s e nents LCD Messages sssssssssssses ee esee enm hn Appendix D Indicators Communications Control Module Indicators
177. n frame counts utilization of composite and buffers retransmits and line alarms Also it gives the time in seconds for system flow control sync loss and CD carrier loss For X 21 links it displays the number of call attempts across the link For frame relay links it displays Transmit and Receive Character and frames Refer to Section 6 Administration for additional information Link Configuration Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Channel Priority on Composite Links By default integral voice fax channels have priority for transmission across the link followed by sync and then LAN and async data LAN and async have equal priority This scheme minimizes delay for voice fax and sync connections There are occasions when a sync channel may need to have bandwidth priority over voice fax To accomplish this it is necessary to configure the sync channel both local and remote ports for high priority option number varies depending on protocol refer to Table 4 1 page 4 9 and the voice fax channel for low priority refer to voice fax manual For sync and voice fax channels to have equal priority set them both for high priority Note A sync channel s configured as TDM has reserved bandwidth which is not shared The priority function noted above does not apply to a TDM channel 3 52 Channel Configuration Contents Port Configuration Menu 00 ete ented es SYNC Channels 25s bskenppe oie Ph a i e tad a Rex
178. n v Set Link Rate Menu interconnect link 3 11 local interconnect link 3 13 mux link 3 41 Smooth Scroll 4 20 Special Characters 5 9 5 19 6 15 Specifications Appendix A Speed See Data Rate Spool Mode E 3 STADIA See Integration Hub Status Password 6 10 Status Statistics 2 7 6 13 Stop Bits 2 6 4 17 Switch Statistics 6 13 reporting 6 8 Switching Configuration Section 5 Switching Control 2 7 5 2 Switching Parameters See Async Channel Switching Parameters Sync Channel 2 8 4 3 4 14 6 12 characteristics 4 5 4 6 4 12 defaults A 7 A 8 A 9 A 10 interface to DCE 4 13 interface to DTE 4 12 loopback 7 4 7 5 7 6 protocol 4 3 worksheet B 8 B 9 Sync Character 4 7 Sync Claimed Bandwidth 4 9 Sync Loss Disconnect 4 20 Sync Pad 4 3 defaults A 8 Index 5 Syntax channel number 2 12 class name 5 9 class password 5 9 dialog message 5 19 MICOM mux channel 2 13 node ID 2 8 channel number 2 13 node number 2 8 password 6 9 range of channels 2 13 System Statistics 6 13 6 14 System Status 3 51 T T1 access 2 7 Tail end Circuit E 3 Tandem 4 20 E 1 TDM 4 4 defaults A 10 Terminal Adapter 3 14 Terminal Settings 2 4 Terminate Composite Loopback and Integral Tests 2 7 Terminate Test 7 2 Testing async port 7 8 integral devices 7 9 remote integral device 7 9 standalone modem and DSU CSU 7 10 telco 7 9 Time 6 7 configuration 2 11 Time of Day cancelling sche
179. n Europe Glossary 12 DTR data terminal ready An RS 282 interface control signal that indicates that a data terminal unit DTE is ready for data transmission E amp M In industry usage a signalling convention between voice PBXs As related to MICOM S voice fax modules a strapping option for compatibility with the tie trunk side of a voice PBX There are five types Type I through Type V of E amp M strapping options in domestic modules and three types Types I II and V in all other modules EasyRouter MICOM s proprietary bridge router software with IP ARP IPX SAP IPX RIP spoofing and data header compression that resides in an HCF or HCFT LAN FlashPak cartridge Part of the integral Integration Router Module EBCDIC Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code An 8 bit IBM character code echo The return of transmitted data to its origin egress In a frame relay network frames moving toward the destination device Contrast with ingress Electronics Industry Association EIA A trade organization that issues its own standards and contributes to American National Standards Institute ANSI they developed the RS 232 standard encapsulation A process by which an interface device places an end device s protocol specific information inside a frame relay frame The network accepts only frames formatted specifically for frame relay hence devices acting as interfaces to a frame relay network must perform en
180. n lost at node ni port ci because CHANNEL ci of an overflow condition lt BUSY gt Dialog Message is only sent to async channel call originators using matrix switching when the requested resource is in use by another network user CALL INITIATION ALARM Alarm Unable to connect to a MICOM mux on an X 21 link after the configured number of tries Data in the buffers has been discarded lt CALL IN PROGRESS gt Dialog Indicates that an async call connection is in progress across the interconnect link ni ml CCM BAD CHECKSUM Event The Integration Router Module code download file was not received correctly due to one of the following reasons e Wrong image file e Corrupted file e Incomplete transmission C 2 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Messages Table C 1 Screen Display Messages continued Message Message Type Explanation ni ml CCM HEADER FAIL Event The header portion of the Integration Router Module code download file was not received correctly ni ml CCM DOWNLOADING Info Code download to the Integration Router Module is in progress ni ml CCM LOAD WAITING Info The Integration Router Module is ready for code download via a CCM async port ni ml CCM LOAD SUCCESS Info The code download to the Integration Router Module is completed ni CD ACQUIRE ci Event Indicates carrier has been detected on the mux or interconnect link indicated by ci niCD LOSS c
181. nal Clocks a device Used when units within a close 7 16800 Sync Internal Clocks proximity 8 19200 Sync Internal Clocks 9 9600 Async 10 1800 Async Connection via async modem voice fax not 11 1200 Async supported Assuming that you have installed and configured the communications device for the mux link i e modem connect the cable The integrity of the mux link is verified by observing that the CCM indicator light goes off for the port s being used 3 41 Link Configuration X 21 Links 3 42 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual The X 21 link connects a MICOM mux to an Integration unit all units except the Marathon 3K over an X 21 link Marathon MICOM Mux Unlike the mux links leased line links which are permanently connected X 21 is a pay as you go link When a signal is raised the X 21 bis network automatically establishes the link to the remote side When you are finished the link is dropped until it is again needed The link is established on demand X 21 is for data only channels X 21 does not support voice fax channels In X 21 link operation the unit must be connected via PTT provided line terminator to MICOM mux not another Marathon This X 21 application X 21 bis is designed for Automatic Direct Call across an X 21 network Automatic Direct Call means that any data or signal DTR activity on any Integration channel configured for X 21 applications causes the unit to signal th
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183. nd year Example December 1 1996 would be 12 01 96 January 15 1997 would be 01 15 97 mm dd yy prompt enter the correct Day of the Week Select the current day from the following menu DAY OF THE WEEK 1 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY HAHN OB Q NN 2 11 Initial Configuration Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Channel Syntax Information 2 12 Channel Number Channel numbers are assigned to all the ports on the Syntax Notes e local unit The Communications Control Module CCM module is always module location A From left to right these are numbered sequentially The channel numbers correspond to the module and connector locations ports The same is generally true for all the other modules The first connector regardless of the type on the left side is connector number 1 If this connector is on the module in location B the channel number is B1 If the connector is on module C the channel number is C1 and so forth On the Marathon 2K there will only be location A C with location A being the Communications Control Module On the Marathon 3K the Communications Control Module portion of the base module is location A the voice portion is mapped to location E Location D is not used Rear View ea All Other Modules Marathon 3K Eoee ea emere EA KA A EA C
184. network without skipping any unit in the direct path no mesh units may be separated by a non mesh unit The units may remain connected but the network traffic will be interrupted until the units are properly configured and reset Your unit must have at least onelink configured as frame relay more than one interconnect link configured To enable the mesh feature use the following path Option numbers vary depending on the model C NODE IDS CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES NODE ID CONFIGURATION EN MESH ROUTER MESH ROUTER ae ENTER Y TO RESET C TO CONTINUE Press Y which will force the reset If you select C the change will not take effect Important The DUPLICATE NODE ID message will very briefly display if there are units within the network which should be configured for mesh and they are currently configured as non mesh This is assuming that all the nodes have already been given unique names at the Node IDs menu Do not place a network in service that displays this message as some nodes may not be recognized 3 7 Link Configuration Port Configuration Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Table 3 1 Port Configuration and Defaults Port Possible Port Configuration Channel Marathon 2K Marathon Marathon Number Default and 2K Plus Marathon 3K Marathon 5K Turbo 10K 20K A1 Interconnect Interconnect Int
185. next port in the o range NODE B A3 because they are unlike ports an async port can not connect to a sync port NODE A A3 matches and connects to the next port in the to range NODE B A4 Important If a port within the specified range either from or to is connected to either the Command Facility via CMD or NETMan it will not be force connected Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Switching Configuration Disconnecting Force Connections Disconnecting force connections is the same for all channels Follow this menu path to disconnect a port COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU 5 SWITCHING CONTROL SWITCHING CONTROL 4 FORCE DISCONNECT Enter the port or range of ports you want disconnected ENTER NODE CHANNEL OR RANGE OF CHANNELS X TO ABORT NODE A B4 C6 For each port disconnected an event message will be generated You need only disconnect one side the other end of the channel automatically disconnects Note You can also force disconnect DLCIs that have been force connected N CAUTION All current connections will be immediately disconnected if they fall within the range 5 5 Switching Configuration Synchronous Connections Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Sync ports must be force connected the connection may be between the local unit and the remote unit or it may be within the local unit Sync connections cannot be made to a MICOM mux Follow the st
186. ngs ni ml Requesting TFTP Info The Integration Router Module has broadcast a TFTP GET request for code download Self test passed E A All power up diagnostics have been successfully completed Slot empty or module ID invalid Info Hardware Overview option from the Configure Local Nodes menu has been selected and module location is either empty or the ID of the installed module is somehow invalid Terminated Info A diagnostic test has been stopped terminated ni ml TFTP Access denied Event The Integration Router Module does not have permission to access the code download file on the Bootp TFTP server ni ml TFTP Bad checksum Event e The code download data received by the Integration Router Module from the Bootp TFTP server was corrupted e here was no response to the Integration Router Module s TFTP GET request to the Bootp TFTP server for code download ni ml TFTP Downloading Info The Integration Router Module is receiving code download data from a TFTP server ni ml TFTP Load success Info The Integration Router Module code download from a TFTP server was successful ni ml TFTP No such file Event The file that the Integration Router Module requested to download from the Bootp TFTP server does not exist Warning Reset occurs EXE to execute Info You requested a menu option that involves a warm reset This occurs in some c
187. nual Administration Alarm Messages Alarms generally indicate that an error has been detected that impacts or degrades performance of part of the network Examples of alarm messages include notification of excessive line error rates or link loss The output of alarm messages can be configured via the Output Event Alarm Reports menu an option of the Command Facility Parameters menu Note that the alarms must be enabled via the Alarm Reporting option of the Command Facility Parameters menu For a list and description of all the alarms refer to Appendix C Messages To clear an alarm select the Clear Alarm Displays option of the Command Facility Main Menu Event Messages Event messages are reported in real time and indicate changes in the network that do not impact the overall performance of the network Exam ples of events include ports that are connecting or disconnecting from the network and non fatal errors in the network The output of event messages can be configured via the Output Event Alarm Reports option of the Com mand Facility Parameters menu Note that the events must be enabled via the Event Reporting option of the Command Facility Parameters menu For a list and description of all the alarms refer to Appendix C Messages Network Security Passwords Protecting selected portions of the Command Facility and Command Mode involves two types of security password protection and lock out configura tion These are disc
188. ocal interconnect links for WAN communications the unit does not support that application To configure a local interconnect link use the following path COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU 3 CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES PORT CONFIGURATION ENTER NODE ID CHANNEL X TO ABORT NODE A AS3 PORT CONFIGURATION LOCAL INTERCONNECT LINK 1 Requires a Marathon 10K CCM Rev E or later with Release 3 2 or later software 3 12 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Link Configuration SET LINK RATE 1 SYNC EXTERNAL CLOCKS Set each end of the link for 2 64000 SYNC INTERNAL CLOCKS the same speed they must 3 126000 SYNC INTERNAL CLOCKS match 4 192000 SYNC INTERNAL CLOCKS 5 252000 SYNC INTERNAL CLOCKS Return to Main menu CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES ENTRY M Reset the Unit COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU 10 RESET RESET ENTER Y TO CONFIRM OR N TO ABORT Y PARAMETER RESTORATION 5 CURRENT CONFIGURATION Set Link Rate Menu The Set Link Rate menu displays when you select the local interconnect link option and it offers the following options 1 ark oN Sync External Clocks Supports campus private wire applications An external device modem DSU CSU will provide the clocking 64000 Sync Internal Clocks 126000 Sync Internal Clocks 192000 Sync Internal Clocks 252000 Sync Internal Clocks 3 13 Link Configuration Marathon Int
189. ociation recommended standard for the mechanical characteristics of connectors introduced as a companion standard to RS 422 and RS 423 This specifies two connectors a 37 pin connector and a 9 pin connector not widely used RS 530 An Electronics Industry Association recommended standard for the implementation of standard RS 422 or RS 423 Driver Receivers on a 25 pin connector DB 25 This is intended as a replacement for RS 449 for most data services using the same connector as RS 232 Rx receive An abbreviation meaning receive or reception secondary interconnect link Also known as a backup link the link serves as a back up to an interconnect link in the event of primary interconnect link failure server A local area network node that provides services to other nodes on the LAN Servers provide printer access and spooling file access gateways etc SF single frequency See tone signalling shroud The part of an Integration unit s stacking connector that is mounted on the underside of a module Glossary 28 signaling A handshaking protocol used between telephone equipment Includes supervising on off hook line status alerting ringing and call addressing dialing for switched services sign on character The first character sent on an auto baud rate circuit It is used to determine the data rate single dial tone plan A Universal Voice Module feature that supports PBX to PBX dialing over the networ
190. ode name that begins with a numeric or contains embedded spaces Invalid password Info Password entered does not match the configured password ni ml LAN Module down Info LAN module in ml is not available for use ni ml LAN Module up Info LAN module in m is operating and available LAN Reset LAN gt LAN reload Info The Integration Router Module is resetting in preparation for code download via the LAN from a Bootp TFTP server C 17 Messages Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Table C 2 LCD Messages continued Message Message Type Explanation LAN Reset Bad command Alarm The length of the message being received is length too long Verify the proper operation of your LAN module LAN Reset No activity t o Event LAN module is non responsive and is resetting LAN Reset Via Command Event A LAN module reset has been initiated at the Facility Command Facility LAN Reset Via LAN module Event A user on the LAN side has initiated a LAN module reset LAN Reset WAN LAN reload Info The Integration Router Module is resetting in preparation for code download via a CCM async port Link down ci E A Local Marathon unit has timed out 80 seconds waiting for sync to be acquired on link ci Check cabling modem and remote unit for errors Link restored ci E A Link ci has been restored and is in sync Local link reset ci E A Local
191. ode operates with the DTR control signal When the host drops DTR the unit will drop RI DSR CD and CTS to the host DTR is passed to the modem immediately or after composite sync reacquisition and is held for one second after which the previously held controls to the host are allowed to be passed transparently Inbound data which has been buffered in the local unit will be passed through to the remote terminal or host before interface signal DSR goes low Outbound data buffered for the port that performed the disconnect is discarded Notes e Performing a reset on a tail ending port terminates the Command Facility on that port e Tail ending ports may not perform composite loopback tests e The remote unit will not display the current configuration for a dial in port if the values for this port have been changed using the Local Channel Configuration menu Glossary This glossary contains terms used throughout the manual as well as terms commonly used in the data voice communications field ABR autobaud rate detection A process by which a receiving device determines the data rate code level and stop bits of incoming data by examining the first character received usually a preselected sign on character ABR allows a receiving device to accept data from a variety of transmitting devices operating at different speeds which means that the receiver does not need to be configured for each specific data rate in advance acc
192. ommunications network confined to a limited geographic area up to 6 miles or about 10 kilometers with moderate to high data rates 230 Kbps to 100 Mbps The area served may consist of a single building a cluster of buildings or a campus type arrangement It is owned by its user and includes some type of switching technology and does not use common carrier circuits although it may have gateways or bridges LAPB link access procedure balanced The balanced mode enhanced version of HDLC Used in X 25 packet switching networks Contrast with LAPD LAPD link access procedure on the D channel A protocol that operates at the data link layer layer 2 of the OSI architecture LAPD is used to convey information between layer 3 entities across the frame relay network The D channel carries signaling information for circuit switching Contrast with LAPB LAPF link access procedure F Frame Relay This is a common name applied to a modified LAPD specification which is defined in the CCITT Q 922 standard for frame relay Basically it is similar to LAPD but modified for frame relay LAT Local Area Transport A Digital Equipment Corporation proprietary local area network network communication protocol The protocol is based on the idea of a relatively small known number of hosts on a local network sending small network packets at regular intervals LCD liquid crystal display See liquid crystal display leased line A telephone line res
193. on node n has started the LOOP TEST diagnostic local loop test VOICE CHANNEL n c RESET Event The voice or fax port has been reset and re initialized to the current configuration VOICE CHANNEL n c SELF Diag Voice or fax port c on node n has completed TEST FAIL the internal diagnostic tests unsuccessfully VOICE CHANNEL n c SELF Diag Voice or fax port c on node n has completed TEST PASS the self diagnostic tests successfully VOICE CHANNEL n c TEST Event Voice or fax port c on node n has cleared CLEARED stopped the current diagnostic test WAITING Q n gt Dialog Sent whenever the port is placed in a queue after requesting a class which is busy This message will appear whenever a printable character is typed or Enter pressed it indicates your place n in the queue WRONG HARDWARE Info You have attempted to download a code that is PLATFORM intended for a different hardware platform ni ds YELLOW ALARM Alarm A Red Alarm was detected at a remote location on ds ni ds YELLOW ALARM Alarm The remote Red Alarm is now cleared on ds CLEARED Messages LCD Messages Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Message Type E A Event or alarm message Info Information message Key ni Node ID ci Indicates a channel number n c Node ID channel number ml Module location letter B D nn Variable value Table C 2 LCD Messages Message Message Type Explanation ni ml Adding
194. onnected Message 5 18 Connection async 5 6 5 14 5 17 force 5 2 sync 5 6 Contention port 5 18 Control Signals 4 11 4 12 Conventions manual 1 3 menu 2 2 Copy Channel Parameters 2 8 4 15 CR Delay 2 6 4 17 Customer Service v D Data Activity Connect 3 44 Data Compression 4 21 Data Rate 2 6 async 4 17 5 13 A 2 frame relay See Clock Speed sync 4 6 A 3 Data Terminal Ready See DTR Date 6 7 configuration 2 11 Day of the Week 6 8 configuration 2 11 Dedicated 5 13 Defaults A 4 A 10 async A 4 dialog messages A 6 MICOM mux node number and ID 3 47 node ID and number 3 49 sync A 7 A 8 A 9 A 10 Delays See CR FF LF Delay Delete class 5 10 primary link 3 18 secondary link 3 18 Demand Report 6 14 Destination Node Class 5 12 Diagnostics 2 7 A 2 Section 7 7 1 Dial up Modem 2 6 Dialog Messages 2 8 5 18 6 12 defaults A 6 worksheet B 18 Disable Channel 5 2 Disconnected Message 5 19 Disconnecting Force Connections 5 5 DLC 4 3 defaults A 7 DLCI configuration 3 31 3 34 defaults A 11 delete 3 34 list 3 34 3 38 number of A 1 parameters 3 34 3 35 reset 3 38 6 5 worksheet B 5 DLD See DLD Download facility 6 18 parameters 2 8 DSR Control 4 8 DSU CSU 3 14 DTR 5 13 E E1 access 2 7 EBCDIC Bisyne 4 3 defaults A 7 Echo 2 6 4 17 test 7 2 7 3 7 7 EIA Control 4 20 Enable Channel 5 2 Encoding 4 8 ENQ ACK E 2 Enter 2 3 Events 6 9
195. or network users and may be viewed as a hunt group where an async user can connect to any available ports in the group clock The timing signal used in synchronous transmission Also the source of such timing signals cluster A group of local area networks which have been assigned the same name and are attached via Integration units A means of organizing the LANs to reduce traffic over a wide area network link The maximum number of LANs in a cluster is 12 CNG calling tone A 1 1 KHz interrupted tone used by automatic fax machines to indicate that a fax message is about to be sent Glossary 6 code 1 A set of rules that specifies the way data is represented such as ASCII or EBCDIC 2 A term used to describe the Integration system software code download A feature allowing the user to download new software to a unit s Communications Control Module CCM Integration Router Module or any analog or digital voice module except 5000VM and 5000IVM Software may be downloaded locally or remotely via PC or NETMan code level The number of bits used to represent characters cold start A system reset that returns the unit to the factory defaults Also called a cold reset Command Mode The Integration unit s menu driven structure that supports local channel configuration diagnostics and access to the Command Facility Command Facility The Integration unit s menu driven structure containing all the configu
196. pe Explanation NOT ALLOWED Event An invalid mode of operation has been entered it will not be supported NOT CONNECTED Info The link reported is not connected If the link is frame relay the DLCI reported is not connected NOT INTERCONNECT LINK Info You are attempting to attach a primary link to a secondary link and the primary link you have selected is not an interconnect link NOT SUPPORTED Info Requested voice or fax configuration parameter selected is not supported by your voice module NUMERIC REQUIRED Info You must enter a numeric character try again OPERATIONAL PROCESSOR Event Self test complete PASS ni li OUT OF CAS FRAME Alarm The multiframe alignment signal has been lost on i The two sides cannot sync up check your configuration ni li OUT OF CAS FRAME Alarm The out of CAS frame condition has cleared CLEARED on li ni li OUT OF CRC FRAME Alarm The remote side is not receiving what it expected on li The CRC multiframe alignment is wrong ni li OUT OF CRC FRAME Alarm The out of CRC frame condition has cleared CLEARED on li OUT OF RANGE Info Range of numbers entered is not available in the unit OUTPUT DATA TEST Diag Async channel output test is complete COMPLETE PRESS BREAK TO Diag To terminate a channel loopback or channel TERMINATE TEST output test press the break key PRIMARY MUST BE Info You are attempting to attach a secondary DEASSIGNED interconnect lin
197. possible following exception A special configuration is required if you are trying to connect a port on the Integration unit which requires a DTR protocol to a port on a MICOM mux configured for DTR Even though the Marathon X 21 link is set for Data Activity the Integration unit s port if configured for DTR at the Connect Protocol menu will function as needed Note that the port only disconnects if the user terminates a call if the user walks away from the terminal while it is in use DTR stays high and the link remains active To overcome this situation you should create a special class for this port s and set a no activity timeout for it The following procedure shows you how to do this The text in italics show examples of responses to the prompt 1 Create a class for the DTR channel i e DTR CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES CLASS PARAMETERS C You can select 1 64 ENTER CLASS NUMBER X TO ABORT 1 Any name up to 8 ENTER CLASS NAME X TO ABORT DTR characters CLASS PARAMETERS 5 CLASS NO ACTIVITY TIMEOUT 3 45 Link Configuration Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual You can select 0 60 minutes ENTER CLASS NO ACTIVITY TIMEOUT 0 5 To continue to next step URES PARAMETERS enter P for previous ENTRY P 2 Configure the port for DTR and assign it to the class DTR CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES 2 ASYNC CHANNEL ENTER NODE ID CHANNEL X TO ABORT NODE
198. pplication In a hybrid network frame relay and interconnect links the numbers may vary Contact your MICOM Certified Distributor for additional information 3 28 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Link Configuration A utilized link is defined as a link actually transmitting and receiving data between nodes at a given instant in time Utilized Link Maximums Virtual Links Pass Through PVCs Total Unit up to a maximum of up to a maximum of per Node Marathon 2K 2K Plus 8 8 12 Marathon 3K 10 10 16 Marathon 5K Turbo 12 12 20 Marathon 10K 16 12 24 Marathon 20K 20 20 32 1 Application dependent 2 Without mesh enabled with mesh enabled the maximum is 12 Maximum Link Speeds on a Frame Relay only unit The maximum bandwidth combination in Kbps for the following ports Unit A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 Marathon 2K 384 256 n a na n a n a 2K Plus Marathon 3K 384 256 n a na n a n a Marathon 5K 512 512 n a na Turbe 256 256 256 256 n a na Marathon 10K 512 512 Marathon 20K 512 256 256 256 256 256 256 256 256 128 128 128 128 3 29 Link Configuration Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual General Recommendations e Sync support The number of sync channels supported over the frame relay access link depends on the link s rate and the CIR implementation of the frame relay switching equipment and network congestion characteristics I
199. ps 256 Kbps Switched n a n a 148 Kbps 192 Kbps 384 Kbps e Delay varies Due to delays do not exceed six link hops in any network between path shown below for units with voice fax modules Limit the channel type link hops to three four nodes total if you are configuring and protocol dynamic rate adaption on your voice fax module Note Frame relay can be clocked to T1 rates V 35 is required for higher rates Example of a 6 Node Hop 1 On Marathon 2K 2K Plus and 3K these applications are supported in Frame Relay only 3 2 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Link Configuration Order of Links Marathon 5K Turbo 10K and 20K For optimal performance highest speed links interconnect frame relay local interconnect and secondary interconnect should be configured on the lower most channels i e A1 A2 followed by low speed interconnect links interconnect local interconnect and secondary interconnect mux links X 21 links and data channels sync async voice and LAN Exceptions e Ifan integral DSU CSU is installed in the chassis it will map to Al and or A2 forcing high speed local interconnect links to A3 and higher e Ifinterconnect links are configured on the 5000E 6DMA module they must not exceed the available aggregate In this case interconnect links may follow mux or X 21 links Placement in a Network a RES e Release 4 1 and later mesh configure for P EN mesh in the hub of the network Configure
200. pt will dis play Select the time ENTER ACTIVITY TIMEOUT 30 240 X TO ABORT current value in seconds 30 240 6 18 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Activating Downloaded Code Administration In the dual bank internal Flash memory or FlashPak you may select which bank to activate load into RAM this is assuming that both banks contain code It is likely that you will want to use the most recent version Use the following path for activating the most recent code Note This procedure is only for FlashPak and units with dual bank memory Access the Download Parameters menu Option number may vary depending upon model Select the bank to activate Return to Main Menu Reset the unit Option numbers may vary COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU CONFIGURE LOCAL NOES CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES DOWNLOAD PARAMETERS DOWNLOAD PARAMETERS CCM BANK TO ACTIVATE WITH RESET CCM BANK TO ACTIVATE WITH RESET 3 MOST RECENT DOWNLOAD PARAMETERS ENTRY M COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU 10 RESET RESET C NODE BANK SELECTED SOFTWARE Note If you elect to load a previous version of software you will have to reset your unit to the factory default 6 19 Diagnostics Contents SIBI IL 7 2 terminate TES e LU 7 2 Async Channel Loopback in the Command Mode 000 cece eects 7 2 System Diagnostics a ciseu rotacii aroen rh 7 4 EEDHIEST
201. put Periodic Report 6 8 P Pad Characters 4 7 Parity 2 6 4 17 Parity Conversion 4 19 5 13 Pass Through 3 28 3 36 Password 2 8 6 9 DLD 6 18 class 5 9 global 6 10 status 6 10 worksheet B 19 Periodic Reporting Interval 6 8 Port Clocking 3 32 Port Configuration 2 8 3 8 4 2 worksheet B 3 Primary Interconnect Link 3 14 Primary Link control parameters defaults A 12 Priority async 4 20 sync 4 9 PROM ID 6 14 Q Queue 5 18 6 13 message 5 18 R Range of Channels force connecting 5 3 syntax 2 13 Real Time Clock 2 10 setting 2 11 Receive Inhibit 5 12 Remote Channel Loopback 7 4 Remote Composite Loopback 7 4 7 5 7 7 Remote Configuration 3 48 Remote CTS Control 4 21 Remote Echo 7 3 Remote Node ID 6 8 Reports 6 14 Reset 2 7 6 2 Command Facility 6 4 DLCI 3 38 6 6 during node number and ID 2 9 frame relay link 3 34 6 5 hardware 6 2 6 3 Integration Hub 6 3 keypad 6 2 6 3 T1 E1 6 4 6 5 Resource Class 5 12 Revision Number of Hardware 6 17 RTS CTS 4 3 defaults A 8 S Safety iii Save Configuration 2 7 2 8 6 6 Schedule See Time of Day configuration Secondary Class 5 10 Secondary Interconnect Link 3 9 3 14 3 17 A 1 backup mode 3 19 configuration 3 17 control parameters defaults A 12 deassigning 3 18 mode of operation 3 18 parameter 2 8 utilization threshold 3 20 worksheet B 4 Security network 6 9 Self Test 7 2 Service Informatio
202. r display in the front of 5 slot Integration units that consists of two 40 character lines It is used for real time status and alarm messages time of day and by use of the adjacent keypad it provides access to configuration diagnostics and administration functions local analog loopback An analog loopback that forms the loop at the line side analog output of the local modem local channel loopback A channel loopback that forms the loop at the input channel side of the local multiplexer local composite loopback A composite loopback that forms the loop at the output composite side of the local unit local digital loopback A digital loopback that forms the loop at the input digital side of the local modem Glossary 20 local interconnect link An interconnect link designed for connection between any two Integration units that are located in close proximity This link is limited to specific models loopback or loopback test A type of diagnostic test in which the transmitted signal is returned to the sending device after passing through all or a portion of the data communications link or network This allows the technician or built in diagnostic circuit to compare the returned signal with the transmitted signal This comparison provides the basis for evaluating the operational status of the equipment and the transmission paths through which the signal traveled Marathon Family of products that provide cos
203. rade line so that it meets specifications for data transmission The customer pays a monthly charge for conditioning configuration switch group See switch group connection An established data communications path the process of establishing that path or a point of attachment for that path connector An electrical device for making one or more connections control character A non printing character used to start stop or modify a function Glossary 8 control signal A discrete interface signal used to indicate start stop or modify a function converter A device for connecting two items of electrically dissimilar types example RS 2382 to V 35 Contrast with adapter CPU central processing unit The heart main processor of a computer system or the computer system itself lt cr gt carriage return 1 A code that exists within files and data streams as a line terminator 2 Auser entered ASCII or EBCDIC control character used to position the print mechanism of a printer or the cursor on a terminal display to the left margin CRC cyclic redundancy check 1 An error detection scheme in which the block check character is the remainder after dividing all the serialized bits in a transmission block by a predetermined binary number Also a polynomial based on the data transmitted 2 A communications device that performs encapsulation Frame relay capable routers and bridges are examples of devices used to
204. ration diagnostic and administration options command port A dedicated terminal used to control and monitor a multiplexer system Also the interface to which this terminal is connected committed burst size See Be committed information rate See CIR committed rate measurement interval See Tc Communications Control Module The main or base module of the Integration unit which contains the FEATUREPAK or FlashPak cartridge or on board Flash memory that determines the functionality of the product The major processing effort occurs within this module Glossary 7 communications protocol Means used to control the orderly exchange of information between stations on a data link or on a data communications network or system Also called line discipline or protocol composite The line side signal of a multiplexer that includes all the multiplexed data including asynchronous and synchronous data as well as digitized voice Also known as a link See also link composite link The line that carries the composite data between units Also known as a link composite loopback A diagnostic test that forms the loop at the line side output of a multiplexer compression The use of statistical methods to reduce the number of bits transmitted across a link thus reducing bandwidth requirements conditioning The tuning or addition of equipment to improve the transmission characteristics or quality of a leased voice g
205. ration requires the use of a signal called T Pause T Pause is a control signal on pin 12 of the Tandem interface This flow control signal is used as a function in response to remote printing terminal signals ready abort or temporary buffer full The unit will pass the T Pause signal when yes is selected for Tandem in the Channel Features menu Also when Tandem computer support is enabled DTR pin 20 from the terminal is inverted and output as DSR pin 6 to the host However the unit provides normal DTR flow control response to the terminal E 1 Device Applications Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual A cable for Tandem computer support is not available from MICOM The pin assignments for the required cable are shown in the Installation Manual To enable Tandem computer support for a port set the following configuration using the Channel Characteristics menu and the Channel Features menu e EIA Control Enable d at Host and Terminal ends e Flow Control DTR at Terminal end e Buffer Control CTS at Host end e Tandem Yes at Host end HP ENQ ACK E 2 The unit can support Hewlett Packard HP 3000 View systems using type 26XX display stations operating under term type 10 To achieve this the unit emulates the HP ENQ ACK pacing mechanism Remote spooling for HP2631 and HP2635 printers term type 19 is also supported The HP ENQ ACK protocol is available to any port from the Channel Features menu When a Host end port with
206. realized by the standardization of the Network to Network Interface NNI RD receive data An RS 232 data signal received by the data terminal equipment DTE from a data communications equipment DCE remote analog loopback An analog loopback that forms the loop at the line analog output side of the remote modem remote channel loopback A channel loopback that forms the loop at the input channel side of the remote unit remote composite loopback A link loopback that forms the loop at the output composite side of the remote unit Glossary 26 remote digital loopback A digital loopback that forms the loop at the input side of the remote modem remote terminal server RTS An optional module for the Marathon unit that provides remote access to an Ethernet local area network LAN over a wide area network WAN as well as from LAN to remote devices over the LAN request to send RTS An RS 282 interface signal sent from a data terminal equipment DTE to the data communications equipment DCE that indicates the DTE has data to transmit RI ring indicator An RS 282 interface signal sent from the modem to the data terminal equipment DTE that indicates that an incoming call is present ring topology A form of mesh topology where three or more nodes are connected to one another in the form of a ring similar to a daisy chain with the loop closed In the event of link failure there is an alternate path betwe
207. reen when attempting connection to the network If no password is defined this message will not display Maximum length 2 31 characters 2 Welcome No default Sent to a port when the user first suc message cessfully connects to the unit Maximum length 58 characters 3 Class Request Enter Class Asks user for class name of the destina tion port Maximum length 31 characters 4 Class Password Enter Class Asks for password of the requested Password class Maximum length 31 characters 5 Connected Connected Displays when a connection to any resource is established Maximum length 31 characters 6 Queue Waiting Q n Displays when user is waiting in queue for a connect to a port n your place in queue i e 1 2 3 Maximum length 16 characters 5 18 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Option 7 Busy 8 Disconnected 9 No Answer 10 Unavailable 11 Unassigned 12 Incompatible 13 Call in Progress Dialog Message Syntax Default Busy Disconnected No Answer Unavailable Unassigned Incompatible Call In Progress Switching Configuration Description For matrix connections Sent to users when requested port is in use Maximum length 16 characters Displays when the call is disconnected Only sent to the call originator for force connections Maximum length 16 characters Indicates no answer from destination port Maximum length 16 characters Sent when us
208. requested and the terminal is not connected to a remote port the following will display NO REMOTE CONNECT ACTIVE D Initiating E Terminal QW ann AE Unit Legend Dataflow local fox t nuc um Data flow local echo Fox Internal fox message generator Figure 7 1 Local Channel Loopback 1 The remote end can be either another Integration unit or a MICOM mux The port must have a connection established to a remote port Diagnostics Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual ez G ee ee ERAI Initiating lt E car Terminal Modem Remote Unit Local Unit or MICOM Mux Data flow remote fox Data flow remote echo Internal fox message generator 1 External modem integral modem module or ISU module Figure 7 2 Remote Channel Loopback System Diagnostics Access the Diagnostic menu from the Command Facility Main Menu COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU 1 MANA BRAUN 7 DIAGNOSTIC DIAGNOSTICS REMOTE COMPOSITE LOOPBACK LINK CHANNEL LOOPBACK ASYNC CHANNEL OUTPUT SYNC CHANNEL LOOPBACK VOICE FAX TESTS INTEGRAL DEVICE TESTS LED TEST MEMORY DUMP The system administrator may perform all of the following diagnostics from the Command Facility Figure 7 3 shows the options available 7 4 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Diagnostics Command Facility Main Menu Diagnostics Remote Async Voice Fax LED Test
209. required by the carrier provider If you select Annex D or LMI Rev 1 protocol be sure to configure those parameters Local Management Protocol Parameters option of Frame Relay Parameters menu Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Local Management Protocol Parameters Link Configuration If you select either Annex D or LMI Rev 1 local management protocol you may set the management parameters using the following path Option 1 Full Status Polling Counter 2 Error Threshold 3 Monitored Events Count 4 Link Integrity Verification Timer 5 Polling Verification Timer 6 Access Link Mode FRAME RELAY PARAMETERS 2 LOCAL MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL LOCAL MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL PARAMETERS Default 6 10 User DNowPWNE FULL STATUS POLLING COUNTER ERROR THRESHOLD ONITORED EVENTS COUN LINK INTEGRITY VERIFICATION TIMER POLLING VERIFICATION TIMER ACCESS LINK MODE Description The frequency that a full status reports are made relative to the status inquiry polls 1 255 The number of errors that need to occur in the last monitored events next option before the link is considered down 1 10 The number of consecutive events that are monitored to determine the link status 1 10 The number of seconds after which the unit will send a status inquiry to the frame relay network 5 30 seconds If the network does not receive a v
210. res PAG ba aded Faso cs a YAT PENN Fi d a Port Contention Queueing ssssssssssese esee eens Dialog Messages 5 sso e bees Dr querer ree a Oba ERR eb er e ud viii Contents 6 Administration AULEM Hardware Reset on Marathon Unit sssssssssssss see Hardware Reset on the STADIA Integration Hub 0 0 0 0 cece eee ee Menu Function Reset 5 Slot Chassis only 00 cece eee eee eee Command Facility Reset 0 00 ccc ete eee eens Reset Frame Relay Link ssesessseessseesseees tenes Marathon 3K Save Feature sssssssessee hn Configuring the Command Facility Parameters sslseesese tenes Alarm Messages ulis d e ER REREERPREPRRAEREGRXRBPRRERIMRG REDE de d dede Event Messages see daw bbe RR vache wSdubas der pxe repe ae d RE des ae ew dias Network Security sssssssesssssssessse ehe l assWwOIdS kae pex EE REPE REC EGER RRERGGE RRREK ER a Shh eS ea es Command Facility Password Configuration 0 00 e cece eee eee Lock Out Configuration 0 0 ett eens View Configuration 2262 6 ee uu a eevee de eae deena veebb eer ee ebee sab ERG n StatuS StatiSts eec da eee Miia RE eee ee ee peel we d ei System Statistics Reports 0 cc eee eens Broadcast ete 3h RU ecb ie UD ERE SERE aeu bee Seeded Ree ade Ss Channel Administration lcisseessesseel s Determining What Hardware You Have ssssssssssess
211. rface E amp M FXO and FXS VF voice frequency Any frequency within that part of the audio frequency range essential for speech transmission of commercial quality 800 3000 Hz This is the frequency range used over telephone lines Glossary 32 virtual circuit A logical path between two subscribers on a network that is established only for the duration of the call WAN wide area network A network that connects one or more remote locations via common carrier provided lines Contrast with LAN warm start A system reset that maintains the current configuration In the Integration unit a warm start may be performed in the Command Facility or at front of the unit XON XOFF Control characters used for flow control X 21 bis link Commonly used in European countries this is a pay as you go link When a signal is raised the modem automatically establishes a link to the remote side This link is utilized for Integration units to MICOM mux connections Zero CIR A service offered on some public frame relay networks providing no committed information rate CIR you only pay for the bandwidth when used Since there is no commitment from the carrier provider the risk is that you may not be able to communicate at any time Glossary 33 INDEX lt break gt 2 3 Enter 2 3 esc 2 3 2 8 DLD 6 18 A ABR See Autobaud Rate Activation Schedule 3 22 Administration Section 6 Agencies BABT iii
212. ring the periodic interval can be found on page 6 8 Samples of reports can be found in the Command Facility Reference Guide Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Administration Broadcast Broadcasting allows the system administrator to send a message to an async port or a range of async ports on the network To broadcast follow this path COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU 6 BROADCAST ENTER NODE ID CHANNEL OR RANGE OF CHANNELS X TO ABORT If there is a non async port in the range selected OUT oF V SM ENTER MESSAGE 45 CHARACTERS MAX X TO ABORT RANGE Will display Enter a message consisting of no more than 45 characters including spaces and punctuation Special rules apply when entering the characters shown in Table 6 1 into the broadcast message Table 6 1 Special Broadcast Characters Desired Character for Message What to Input Notes X esc lt ctrl gt X Without the esc key X will abort the message ESC escape esc esc To include an escape key in the text it must be preceded by an esc semicolon esc To include a semicolon in the text it must be preceded by an esc carriage return Inserts a carriage return line feed line feed which counts as two characters 6 15 Administration Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Channel Administration Occasionally a data or voice fax port must be removed from service reset reconfigure
213. rminal or the computer Table E 1 below summarizes HP and non HP channel configurations Table E 1 Spool Mode User Terminal Configuration Marathon Configuration HP Flow Buffer Type of Terminal Term Type Channel Control Control HP26XX CRTs 10 Enabled XON XOFF XON XOFF Non HP 4 TTY Disabled XON XOFF XON XOFF n a HP2631 and HP2635 19 Disabled None None Printers Tail Ending Mode Dial Up Modem Operation The tail ending mode operates only for dial up modems connected to terminal ports This mode guarantees that a unit upon recognition of a disconnect request from a dial up modem will deliver that disconnect indication to its associated port the far end terminal or host even if the composite line is temporarily out of service For dial in modems set the configuration as follows e EIA Control Enable e Sync Loss Disconnect Enable A high transition of RI on a port with enabled EIA controls flags the port as a dial up modem link If DSR is dropped by the modem at a dial up modem terminal interface the unit will drop all control signals to the modem DTR Busy RTS and Unassigned DSR is passed through the link either immediately or after composite reacquisition DSR is then held low for one second The outbound signals in the direction of the modem DTR Busy and RTS are made transparent E 3 Device Applications Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual E 4 At the host interface the tail ending m
214. ronous Used when DTE is co located Unit DTE 5000C 5340 or Cascade with unit Unit supplies Tx and 5000C 5343 To DTE Rx clocks 15 Tx Clock gt 15 Tx Clock Internal 17 Rx Clock 17 Rx Clock Internal Normal Synchronous Used when tail circuit syn Unit DCE 5000C 5341 To DCE chronous modem or DCE is Tx Clock External attached to unit DCE supplies 15 amp 17 not used Rx Clock External both clocks 18 lt Rx Clock 15 24 Tx Clock 17 Normal Synchronous Used when attached device Unit DCE DTE Depending on To DCE or DTE is providing the Tx clock and attached device Tx External the unit is providing the Rx 15 gt 23 5000C 5340 DTE Rx Internal clock 17 Rx Clock 2 3 5000C 5341 DCE 24 Tx Clock 2 5000C 5343 DTE Special Synchronous Used when attached device Unit DCE DTE Customer To DCE or DTE is providing the Rx clock supplied cable Tx Internal and the unit is providing the 15 Tx Glock 2 Rx External Tx clock 17 gt p 18 lt Rx Clock 1 Tx clock and Rx clock are used to indicate on which lines the unit supplies or accepts the transmit and receive clock signals The Tx and Rx clocks are always named respective to the port Pin assignments depend on the attached device 3 Unit will output the clock Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Channel Configuration Copy Channel Parameters By using the copy channels selection you may
215. rt high or low 15 ASCII Bisync EBCDIC Bisync H P Sync RTS CTS 16 Sync Pad 8 MICOM DLC 10 MICOM Voice 4 Fast Packet Sync Claimed 13 DLC 0 0 64000 bps O disable feature Sets Bandwidth the amount of bandwidth in bps 16 ASCII Bisync reserved for the port The port that EBCDIC Bisync initiates the force connect the from H P Sync RTS CTS node channel sets the bandwidth claim for the channel Since the 17 Sync Pad maximum available bandwidth differs by protocol refer to the table on page 9 MICOM DLC 4 5 for additional information 11 MICOM Voice 5 Fast Packet Note To return to the previous menu Configure Local Nodes enter a P 1 Prompt only no menu 2 If done in Command Facility If NETMan makes the connection either side could establish claimed bandwidth Channel Configuration Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Sync Bandwidth Management 4 10 This feature permits you to budget the available link capacity for connections through the network By assigning an appropriate claim for bandwidth you prevent excessive overbooking of the link When all link capacity is claimed subsequent connections will not be completed remain in CIP state SYNC CHANNEL CHARACTERISTICS SYNC CLAIMED BANDWIDTH This feature is available on all protocols except TDM and on sync connections where both sides are Release 4 0 or later In the event that the link does not have enough
216. rts that have been connected and the called port s class or extension number in the case of voice fax ports Also indicates a force connect has been made CONNECT FAIL Info Unable to connect to the remote Command Facility from the local Command Facility CONNECT FAIL MATRIX n c Event Matrix connection request made by the local port did not complete successfully Also password may be incorrect lt CONNECTED gt Dialog Message is sent to the async user when a connection has been established across the link L or H may appear at the end if there are unbalanced rates L you are connected to a lower speed device H you are connected to a higher speed device DATA LOSS Info X 21 bis network is unable to synchronize across the link Your data is lost C 4 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Messages Table C 1 Screen Display Messages continued Message Message Type Explanation DATE nn nn Event Appears on each new day and any time the date is configured ni DDS IN SERVICE LINK ci Event ISU at node ni has returned to service for link ci ni DDS OUT OF SERVICE Event ISU at node niis out of service for link ci LINK ci ni DDS RUNNING LOOP TEST Event A loop test is being run on the ISU at node ni LINK ci for link ci ni ml DLD CONNECTED Info The Integration Router Module is connected to the download facility and is ready for code download DISABLED Info F
217. s e Communications Control Modules CCM 6 D type ports e Upto 4 Channel Expansion Modules CEM up to 6 D type or 12 RJ45 ports e LAN modules including RTS RLB or IRM AUI BNC and 8 pin modular jack ports e NMS module 1 log port 1 command port e Upto 4 2 port voice cards e Alarm port WARRANTY MICOM warrants that to the extent that the equipment delivered is hardware such equipment shall be free from defective material and workmanship for a period of 3 years from the date of shipment of equipment from MICOM when given normal proper and intended usage MICOM further agrees to provide without cost emergency replacement equipment shipped freight prepaid for a period of ninety 90 days from date of shipment of the equipment and factory repair for the remainder of the warranty period provided that a MICOM is promptly notified upon discovery that the equipment is defective b The equipment is returned freight prepaid to MICOM c MICOM s examination of the equipment shall disclose that any defect was not caused by failure of electrical power or air conditioning damage from lightning or weather related causes accident misuse neglect alteration improper installation unauthorized repair or improper testing To the extent the equipment is or contains software or firmware collectively Software MICOM warrants that for a period of one 1 year from the date of shipment the Software shall be free from defects in m
218. s the local unit see Figure 3 1 Note If you connect the link before renaming the local node the following message will appear 240 DUPLICATE NODE ID channel number 1 This message will not appear if the node with the duplicate ID is connected to a remote unit rather than directly to the local unit 3 48 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Link Configuration Local Remote 1243 A3 A3 1243 243 243 lt ne Node ID 1240 Node Number gt 240 AN 5 240 1244 A A4 1244 244 lt 244 1245 AS A5 1245 245 245 Figure 3 1 Default Node IDs and Numbers in a Typical Network 3 Select the Configure View Remote Node option from the Command Facility Main Menu COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU 4 CONFIGURE VIEW REMOTE NODE ENTER REMOTE NODE ID X TO ABORT 240 4 Enter 240 followed by Enter to accept the entry The remote Command Facility will prompt you for the remote password Enter the password followed by Enter the remote Command Facility Main Menu will display It will look exactly the same except that the node ID of the remote node will be displayed at the top of the screen This is the only difference between the remote and local Command Facility Main Menu 5 Rename the remote Integration unit by selecting the Node IDs option from the Configure Local Nodes menu This procedure is detailed on page 2 9 Remember that this invo
219. s for ports which are force connected Selection depends on attached devices Forced On for DTE devices and Normal for DCE devices 4 21 Switching Configuration Contents Switching Control seeski cerir eeni n seh Force Connections scere c pee dtes a ba Vode oe EAEE EAEE eee d Making Force Connections sssssssssssssssessse e Force Connecting a Range of Channels 0 ccc cece teens Disconnecting Force Connections 0c senes Synchronous Connections lssssssssssssssesss n Asynchronous Connections 0 00 eet n Async Force Connections 00 tte e EIELCIIIMCC M How the Class Request Works 000 cece ete eee eas Planning a Class voces tua i e tied eid bd Maid riw e re Pda ene EX ade bs Password Protection 0 ccc teens Class Message used lt p oie tee Esa eA Pu Va oe eu ee PE EP E dg Configuring the Classes 0 ccc cette treet eas Switching Parameters Menu 00 e Connect Disconnect Protocol Channel Interfaces s sees Feature Matching Capability 0 ccc etn ntn ete nnes Making A Connection 00 0 ess n Force Conn ctlon 243v Lb raadbdw aid whee eee Pa ba daba d RISE RA Initial Connection Procedure 0 0 cc RR e eens Fixed Destination Connection 0 0 00 RR Glass Connection iau ree e ai ea RC a ec ep ee ACE Teed DEE TR oa Node Class Connection 00 0 0 RR nn M
220. s the interval of time for a periodic report Defines the output location as the local Command Port the local log port if the NMS module is installed remote node or an external modem Only one of these locations can be selected Defines the output location as either the local Command Port the local log port if the NMS module is installed or the remote node Only one of these locations can be selected There is a 3 minute timeout on the remote node and local log port If the report cannot be sent to the device within 3 minutes it will be lost If option 7 or 8 define the output report location as the remote node the remote node ID is defined here If both options are configured to a local output there is no need to configure a remote node ID If option 7 defines an external modem this defines whether event alarm reports are immediately output or buffered and output when the queue is 70 full If option 7 defines an external modem this sets the telephone number Controls whether the external alarm relay on the NMS module is activated Note Be sure that option 4 is turned on for alarms to be enabled Monitors the Command Facility port After a specified period of time if no activity is detected on the channel it will be discon nected The time out is programmable for 1 60 minutes 0 none Displays on the top line of the LCD panel This sets the day of the week Marathon Integration Hub User s Ma
221. set establishes the new point To clear a channel node or link that might be hung up a reset may be necessary Resets interrupt the normal flow of traffic so choose the one which is the least invasive For instance to clear one channel perform a channel reset instead of a node reset which inter rupts the whole network There are two ways to perform a node reset on the unit through the Com mand Facility Main Menu software reset and from the front of the unit hardware reset Notes e Performing a reset on a channel or a node terminates the Command Facility on that port if you entered via CMD e Resetting the unit cold or warm resets the status statistic counters All previous statistics are lost Hardware Reset on Marathon Unit 6 2 The hardware reset is performed at the front of the unit The actual proce dure depends on which model you have Without LCD Keypad With a narrow or pointed object such as a pen carefully depress the recessed reset button and hold it for two seconds hi Reset Button Keypad Reset There are two types of node resets available from the keypad a hardware reset which does not require a password and the reset performed from inside the menu functions software refer to Menu Function Reset From the front of the unit press the two outside keys left arrow and EXEcute at the same time as shown and hold for two seconds
222. set will take several minutes to complete Marathon 2K and 3K with single bank Flash memory Loads the software from the Flash bank into RAM This reset will take several minutes to complete Follow this path to reset the frame relay link COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU C RESET RESET 2 LINK ENTER NODE ID CHANNEL X TO ABORT Al FRAME RELAY LINK RESET 1 RESET ACCESS LINK 2 RESET SPECIFIC DLCI 3 RESET ALL DLCI S 6 5 Administration Option 1 Reset Access Link 2 Reset Specific DLCI 3 Reset All DLCIs Marathon 3K Save Feature Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Description Resets the physical interface and sets any new configuration made in the Frame Relay Link Pa rameters menu Important If you change the clocking rate external or internal you must use this option to restart the link Resets one of the DLCIs This is the least inva sive type of reset on the frame relay link as the other DLCIs are not interrupted only the link selected Resets all the DLCI on the frame relay link The Marathon 3K configuration must be saved to flash memory after every parameter change This is accomplished either manually or automatically Manually Select the Save option from the Command Facility Main Menu after each configuration change This is the recommended method of saving While the configuration is being saved the keyboard is locked out Automaticall
223. so be assigned as a secondary link The remote end of a secondary link must be the same as the primary link Correct Application Not Acceptable p nS Secondary Link Primary Link Once the secondary interconnect link is attached associated to the primary link the primary interconnect link s configuration cannot be modified If you wish to change the configuration of the primary interconnect link the association between primary and secondary link must be eliminated refer to Deassigning a Secondary Interconnect Link page 3 18 Each secondary link uses processor power when activated this should be considered when planning your network if you will be force connecting a secondary interconnect link A secondary interconnect link cannot serve as a backup link to a local interconnect link If you attempt this connection the unit will display Not SUPPORTED Configure the secondary link before connecting it to a device Changing configuration with devices attached could trigger link activation Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Link Configuration Configuring a Secondary Interconnect Link Using the following example where A1 is to be configured as the primary interconnect link and A2 is to be configured as Al s secondary interconnect link we will go through the procedure of configuring a secondary interconnect Primary Interconnect A1 A2 B Secondary Interconnect Configure the primary link
224. sparent or TDM protocol it will remain on continuously D 5 Device Applications Extended Wang Support Feature WANGX Tandem The extended Wang support feature WANGX provides special buffer control flow control and code levels for Wang 2200 computer systems support These systems include 2200 VP 2200 MVP and 2200 LVP all using the 2236 MXD terminal processor and the 2236 DE interactive terminal as a standalone device or with any Wang printer slaved to it Communications are serial asynchronous 11 bit code 1 start bit 8 data bits 1 odd parity bit and 1 stop bit The data rates normally used for WANGX channels are 300 600 1200 2400 4800 and 9600 bps To activate WANGX for a port select WANGX buffer control and flow control using the Channel Characteristics menu A port using WANGX buffer and flow control will be transparent to the standard XON XOFF characters DC1 and DC3 The following points should be noted about ports using WANGX buffer and flow control e The View Channel Configuration page 6 12 display will indicate WANGX buffer and flow control for each port as applicable e Ports using WANGX buffer and flow control cannot use the Tandem Computer or Smooth Scroll features e Autobaud Rate Detection ABR selected from the Data Rate menu and discussed on page 4 18 does not operate on WANGX ports e WANGX ports should be configured in 9 level code odd parity Tandem non stop computer data flow ope
225. ssword prompt enter the password or just press Enter if no password is configured e Ifthe port is not available the screen will display Waiting Q n Ports for that class are in use you are in queue position n Refer to page 5 18 for additional information Unavailable Class exists but is not in service Unassigned Class is unknown in the network or pass word may be incorrect e Ifthe port is available the Class Message if configured and CONNECTED message will display Disconnecting Press the break key three times within six seconds The disconnect message will display on the calling port screen 5 16 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Switching Configuration Matrix Connection Notes e Do not attempt to matrix connect to any force connected port e Matrix switching can be disabled on a per channel basis Switching Parameters menu 1 Complete the initial steps on page 5 14 2 At the ENTER crass prompt enter the full node ID channel number of the port to which you wish to connect 3 Ifthe destination port has been configured as a class you will be prompted for a class password enter the password e Ifthe port is not available the screen will display Busy Port is in use try again No Answer No answer from the destination port e Remote port did not respond to con nection protocol e No response within the call time out period although port is known by
226. stop bits inserted at the end of a character 5 Echo Off Enables or disables the echo function 6 Channel End to Terminal Configures the port for a host or a termi Host to Terminal nal connection 7 XON Character DC1 Selects the character for the XON function 8 XOFF Character DC3 Selects the character for the XOFF function 9 Buffer Control XON XOFF Sets the method the unit uses to control data flow from the attached device See Appendix G for information on WANGX applications 10 Flow Control XON XOFF Sets the method the attached device uses to control data flow from the unit See Appendix G for information on WANGxX applications 11 CR Delay 0 Configures a delay after an Enter 12 LF Delay 0 a LineFeed LF 13 FF Delay 0 and or a Form Feed FF 1 Valid only for ports configured in option 6 as channel end to terminal Delay values are configured in number of characters 0 99 characters to account for required mechanical actions of the equipment attached to the port Channel Configuration Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Autobaud Rate Detection ABR The unit has the capability of automatically determining the data rate of a port in the range of 50 19200 bps by dynamically examining the first sign on character In addition the unit will pass the sign on character to a host computer if the port configuration is set in the following manner e Port where the sign on character is originated Data Rat
227. sword Refer to page 5 9 for pass word syntax Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Switching Configuration Connect Disconnect Protocol Channel Interfaces The Connect Protocol menu offers the following three physical connection protocols Option Description 1 Dedicated Used for terminals or computer ports which operates on data activity only Must be used on line driver data channels 5000E 12LD 2 DTR Data Used for terminals or computer ports which can control DTR Terminal Ready to initiate or acknowledge call requests Allows computer ports to delay incoming calls until ready Also useful for tail end leased line async modems where DSR or CD is cross wired to DTR EIA Control must be enabled Note Any DTR configured terminal should use CMD to enter the Command Facility 3 Auto Used with dial up modems emulates a dial up modem to a computer port EIA Control must be enabled Feature Matching Capability Feature matching automatically selects and sets the minimum feature set for the connecting async ports during all switching operations other than force connections Those features automatically converted for async channels include the following e Speed Called and calling ports do not need to have the same speeds unless unbalanced rates are set to off The unit will flow control the faster port to prevent overrunning the slower port e Flow Control Buffer Control conversion Ports with different flow con
228. t Type Link Rate Sync Protocol Worksheets B 3 Worksheets Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Secondary Interconnect Link Worksheet Type Secondary Primary Associated Link Connected to Node Port Control Parameters Terminate Switched Voice Calls Forced On Secondary On Threshold On Threshold Time Length minutes Secondary Off Threshold Utilization Thresholds Off Threshold Time Length minutes Backup Only Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Worksheets Frame Relay Worksheet Node ID name Port No DLCI Parameters Level 2 Protocol CIR Fwd CIR Bwd B 5 Worksheets Node ID name Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Frame Relay Link Parameters Port Clocking Maximum Frame Size Local Management Local Management Protocol Parameters Annex D or LMI Rev 1 Parameters Full Status Polling Counter N391 nN1 Error Threshold N392 nN2 Monitored Events Count N393 nN3 Link Integrity Verification Timer T391 nT1 Polling Verification Timer T392 nT2 Access Link Mode Marathon Integration Hub User s Manu
229. t DCE TDM time division multiplexer A multiplexer which apportions the time available on its composite link between its channels usually interleaving bits or bytes of data from successive channels Glossary 31 telco An abbreviation for any telephone company terminal Any device capable of sending or receiving data over a data communications channel terminated traffic Data which is either originated or answered on the local node Devices are attached directly to the node Contrast with switched traffic tie line A line leased from the telephone company for the purpose of connecting two PBX units This allows private communication between two sites timeout The expiration of a predefined interval which then triggers some action T measurement interval The time interval over which rates and burst sizes are measured In general the duration of T is proportional to the burstiness of the traffic This measurement is provisioned in multiples of 100 ms tone signaling A configurable option in E amp M strapped voice fax channels traffic Generic term for communications activity over a link Tx transmit An abbreviation for transmit transmitter transmission or transmitting Types Ito V Strapping options on the voice fax module used to match the E amp M strapped channel with one of five PBX trunk types Universal Voice Module MICOWM s voice fax module with plug in modules for the required inte
230. t such as entering a channel number or a new password INPUT TEST ACTIVE Diag Async output test has been activated INTEGRAL DEVICE NOT Info No integral device has been installed in the INSTALLED module location you specified INTEGRAL VIEW Info You attempted to view the configuration CONFIGURATION NOT parameters of an Integral ISU There is no SUPPORTED view for an ISU INVALID DATA Info One of four possibilities has occurred e The remote node ID was entered for a channel statistics request e There was an attempt to enable disable a link e A remote node ID was entered for port configuration e The entered value is invalid or you have used the improper syntax INVALID DESTINATION Info You have attempted to force connect to an STRING unknown node INVALID DOWNLOAD FILE Event The file you have attempted to download is invalid check the file name C 7 Messages Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Table C 1 Screen Display Messages continued Message Message Type Explanation INVALID ENTRY Info e A port other than A1 or A2 was entered when a request was made for status or configuration of an integral device e You have attempted to duplicate a class which has already been defined INVALID FILE CHECKSUM Event An error has occurred during code download Try again INVALID FLASH PLEASE Alarm You are attempting to access a T1 module DOWNLOAD whose Flash memory
231. t effective integration of data voice fax and LAN communications to T1 1 speeds on public frame relay ISDN and leased line services mark In data communications a binary 1 state which is the steady no traffic state for asynchronous transmission mesh topology A communications circuit or transmission path within a network that has closed loops Since there is more than one path between nodes mesh topology offers redundancy in the event of link failure or congestion Full mesh topology occurs when all nodes are directly connected to all other nodes See also delta topology and ring topology MIB Management Information Base A tree structured database of management information stored within the internal memory of a local area network LAN device that is configured with an Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP agent This database is used to monitor device operation and change device configurations MICOM mux Those MICOM multiplexers that are compatible to an Integration unit All ports on a MICOM mux are addressable by the network so that connections can be made on an individual basis MICOM muxes are connected to an Integration unit via a mux or X 21 link MicroBand ATM MICOWM s networking protocol that forms the network backbone for integrated voice fax local area network data networks over sub T1 E1 communications lines This protocol is a combination of Fast Packet and Cell Relay technologies each packet is exactly
232. t for ease of operation 1 Tf you have an NMS module the node number and ID may be programmed by switches refer to the NMS Manual Not applicable to 3 slot Chassis units 2 8 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Initial Configuration Node Numbering and Naming from the Command Facility Note If you are configuring a network with a Real Time Clock you may wish to re view pages 2 10 2 11 before selecting your node number COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU node ID 3 CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES node ID Option number may vary depending on model e NODE IDS NODE ID CONFIGURATION 1 LOCAL NODE ENTER NODE ID current value 100 Enter the planned node ID ENTER NODE ID X TO ABORT t value NODE A For example NODE A Ise nee prey en SELECT Y TO RESET SYSTEM WHEN NODE CHANGES MADE ENTER Y TO RESET C TO CONTINUE Y Y forces the reset completes the node configuration process C returns you to the Node ID Configuration menu Note If you select C your configuration is placed into temporary storage so that you can continue to configure additional node IDs for MICOM muxes When this is complete select the reset by pressing Y N CAUTION Should you configure a node ID press C and then exit the Node ID menu your new configuration will be lost The old node ID s will remain intact The Mux Link Node s option is addressed in Section 3
233. t pue esc m None Odd Stop BItS ost E PUELLA 1 ECHO 2 bates tonos Noctu on dote sm Mans Off Channel End to Host to Terminal Terminal XON Character osea eae aa ants DC1 XOFF Gharactet ue xc RR Decus DC3 Buffer Gontrol 5 e ein rt ac XON XOFF Flow GConttol s Leere rece ette XON XOFF GR Delay cote cte rSn 0 LF Delay sov br prp ELDER ER ERES 0 EF Delay icine oeste rer ded oe bees 0 PROU zie gine parat wa aia ec ts High EIA CORO aat tota gas s Enable Smooth Soroll ess orrir sua eee Off Tandeftr s seem bates end Pe RR tas No Flow Control Strip 0 2 0 cece eee Pass HP ENQ AGK rane mures ees No Sync Loss Disconnect 00 eee No Command Mode Entry Sequence X Break Command Mode Access ssususe Enable Command Facility Main Menu Access Enable Local Channel Configuration Enable If Code Level 5 8 f Code Level 9 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Specifications and Defaults Table A 1 Async Channel Configuration cont d Async Channel Features Menu Item Default Async Channel Extended Features Data Compression cece eee Enable Remote CTS Control esses Forced On Async Channel Switching Parameters Connect Protocol n aaua nassa Dedicated Unbalanced Rates 0 00 cee eee On Gall InhibiE ioci ce ev eet No Receive Inhibit llsseisseesseessns No Ch
234. tegration Unit 00 eee Link Administration ul heir de lees Ai bea Se eRO Soe GE E ee eee ee S AREE FERES Channel Priority on Composite Links sssssssssssss IH n The Integration unit offers the ability to connect to one of the following units by means of its associated links Type of Unit Type of Link e Any Integration Unit Interconnect Frame Relay Link or Secondary Interconnect Link e Co located Marathon 5K Turbo 10K or 20K Local Interconnect Link e MICOM Mux MICOM BOX and LCi Val U Mux Mux Link or X 21 Link Appendix B offers a worksheet for recording your node configuration 1 Release 4 2 and later 2 Release 3 1 and later 3 Release 3 2 and later 3 1 Link Configuration Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Network Design The unit supports the following five types of topologies e Point to point e String e Star e Distributed Star e Delta Ring or Mesh The Marathon 5K Turbo 10K and 20K can serve as either a terminated node traffic is terminated in or attached to the local node or a switching hub no locally attached devices The Marathon 2K 2K Plus and 3K are designed as feeders to a switched hub Without local legacy traffic data voice LAN the link capacity increases The following elements are to be considered when putting together a network Marathon 2K 2K Plus 3K 5K Turbo 10K 20K e Link Capacity non frame relay Terminated 64 Kbps 128 Kbps 148 Kbps 128 Kb
235. ters following each transmission having the value of FF hexadecimal Use with IBM 3270 2780 and 3780 protocols Host to host sync data transfer which runs a modified form of ASCII Bisync For half duplex customized or non standard control sequences Data is passed through the system according to MICOM propri etary algorithms Transmission is independent of the line pro tocol and may be used with any sync protocol For customized or non standard control sequences It can run full or half duplex You configure the value and number of pad characters for the end of block and the unit interprets it as such 1 All models except the Marathon 2K and 3K Marathon 2K either A2 or A3 only one at a time can be sync If A2 is configured for sync A3 cannot be and vice versa Marathon 3K only A2 and A3 may be sync Marathon 10K and 20K support the 5000E 6DMA module Channel Configuration Option 7 MICOM DLC 8 MICOM Voice 9 Fast Packet 10 TDM Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Description For use when the unit is cascaded with MICOM muxes All external multiplexers must have all ports configured for asynch ronous channels Select when an external Advanced Packetized Voice digitizer with DLC protocol APV1 DLC is to be used This protocol is a modified DLC protocol with block size set to 1024 bytes and a default data rate of 9600 bps Protocol insensitive transparent and compresses repeated character strin
236. the link is verified by observing that the indicator light goes off on the port being used A1 B6 3 11 Link Configuration Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Local Interconnect Link The local interconnect link feature permits you to connect two or more units These units may be Marathon 5K Turbo 10K or 20K located within a close proximity co located This particular link increases backbone capacity for critical applications such as voice switching On units with terminated traffic directly attached terminals hosts or voice fax modules it is recommended that local interconnect links at 252 Kbps be restricted to two links One half of the configured bandwidth is available for rated traffic voice and sync data the remaining bandwidth is reserved for unrated traffic LAN or async The maximum amount of composite utilization will never exceed 87 as viewed in the Demand Report Load sharing is not a supported application When using a MICOM cable the distance between units should not exceed 25 feet 8 meters on higher data rates when internally clocked Shorter distances may be required when using other cables or clocking externally If utilizing a campus type private wire application you may connect a communications device and configure for external clocking In this application additional cable length restrictions may apply depending on devices and cables High speed converters may be required Do not use l
237. tional information Either passes or strips the flow control signals Supports the Hewlett Packard HP 3000 View Systems Refer to Appendix E for additional information Determines whether a channel will be disconnected in the event the unit de tects a sync loss on a link to which the port is connected Determines the keying sequence avail able to the channel user for accessing the Command Mode Enables disables access to the Com mand Mode for the port being configured Enables disables access to the Command Facility Main Menu for the port being configured Enables disables access to the Local Channel Configuration menu for the port being configured To return to the previous menu Async Channel menu enter a P 4 20 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Async Channel Extended Features Channel Configuration The pathway to this menu is shown on page 4 16 The following options are available Option 1 Data Compression 2 Remote CTS Control Description Selects whether compression will be en abled When enabled the unit compres ses a block of data when transmitting and decompresses the data when receiv ing Fewer bytes are required for the transfer which increases the composite throughput Adaptive Huffman Compres sion algorithms are used Both local and remote ports must be configured for data compression Allows the remote CTS signal to be Forced On or transparent Specific use i
238. tions Device Primary Link e Utilization Threshold Mode In the event the primary link exceeds a threshold percentage of utilization for a period of time the secondary link will activate and operate until the thresholds established for dropping the secondary link are met at both ends of the link for the designated period of time In this mode the secondary link will also activate on primary link failure Utilization Operation Backup Operation a Secondary Link ee Secondary Link Communications Communications Device Device S N Primary Link Primary Link Time of Day All secondary links operate by default for 24 hours a day If a Time of Day schedule is established for the secondary link it will only operate during the period of time scheduled as on time If the link is scheduled to be off the link will not operate unless forced on For information on Time of Day refer to page 3 21 for information on Forced On operation refer to page 3 26 3 18 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Link Configuration Backup Mode The criteria for primary link failure is the following CD Loss 2 3 seconds Sync Loss 10 seconds Failure to Establish Primary 3 minutes Poor quality of link all data rates above 19 2 Kbps 1 bad bit to 10 000 good bits 19 2 Kbps and below 1 bad bit to 1 000 good bits If the Primary Link is down because it is scheduled to be off the secondary link will not activate
239. tis recommended that you use the SNAPS option for SNA traffic in order to reduce delay and network traffic TDM sync channels are not supported Itis recommended that sync speeds be 19 2 Kbps or higher If you are using a slower speed the block size should be short e Voice Fax support The number of voice fax channels supported over the frame relay access link depends on the link s rate and the CIR implementation of the frame relay switching equipment and network congestion characteristics Generally this is 8096 of the CIR Voice channels configured for continuous bandwidth are not supported e Itis recommended that you do not connect two frame relay networks over a leased line backbone e Ifusing frame relay links in a mesh environment closed loop be sure to enable mesh Mesh Router On in the Node ID Configuration Menu e With mesh enabled the maximum number of utilized virtual links is twelve In hybrid networks reduce the number of utilized virtual links by one for each configured interconnect link Configuration Prior to configuration obtain the following information from the carrier provider e DLCI numbers there will be two DLCI numbers for each DLC one for each end point e DLCI parameters Be and CIR e Local management protocol Annex D LMI Rev 1 or None e Local management parameters if Annex D or LMI Rev 1 Protocol 3 30 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Link Configuration Pr
240. ttempt to connect to the designated primary class after the initial steps have been completed see above Disconnecting Press the lt break gt key three times within six seconds 5 14 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Switching Configuration Class Connection 1 Complete the initial steps on page 5 14 2 At the ENTER crass prompt enter the class name to which you wish to connect 3 At the class password prompt enter the password or a if no password is configured e Ifthe port is not available the user s screen will display Waiting Q n Ports for that class are in use you are in queue position n Refer to page 5 18 for additional information Unavailable Class exists but is not in service Unassigned Class is unknown in the network or the password may be incorrect e Ifthe port is available the Class Message if configured and CONNECTED message will display Disconnecting Press the lt break gt key three times within six seconds The disconnect message will display on the calling port s screen 5 15 Switching Configuration Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Node Class Connection 1 Complete the initial steps on page 5 14 2 Atthe ENTER cLAss prompt enter the node class name to which you wish to connect Note All ports configured for the specified class in this specified unit s hub group will be included in the search 3 Atthe class pa
241. u set up a schedule for a link it will function in the following way Note Primary Link Turns the link on and off at the designated times Secondary Link Permits the link to be enabled for its type of operation backup or primary link utilization during the scheduled on times Should the primary link fail during the off times the secondary interconnnect link will not come up On the secondary link the time of day schedule should be set only on the originate side Important If you require the backup or utilization feature to be operational at all times do not set a schedule for the secondary link If a schedule was set refer to page 3 23 cancelling the Time of Day Schedule To temporarily override the Time of Day feature on a link scheduled to be off set the link to Forced On Refer to page 3 26 for additional information 3 21 Link Configuration Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Setting up the Time of Day Schedule 3 22 You may set up the schedule for an Interconnect Link or a Secondary Interconnect Link This section explains the time of day schedule It is one element of bandwidth on demand For specific information on activating a link refer to the Interconnect Link and Secondary Interconnect Link section which follows Time Syntax Note Times are entered using a 24 hour clock That means that 1 00 pm is entered as 13 00 and 5 00 pm is entered as 17 00 Times are referenced to the master clock
242. ults Table A 4 Sync Channel Characteristics continued Menu Item Default H P Sync Data Rate 0 cece 2400 Channel Clocking 0000 eee Tx Internal Rx Internal Maximum Transmit Block Size 9876 Maximum Receive Block Size 9876 Interface Type eee To DTE Carrier Mode ccc cece eee ees Constant Sync Character 0 0 cece eee eee 16 Number of Leading Syncs suus 3 Pad Character 0 06 c cece eee eee ee FF hexadecimal Number of Leading Pad Characters 1 Number of Trailing Pad Characters 2 Buffer Control 0 ccc eee eens None Clock Flow Control 000ee eee eee Enable DSR Control eens Normal Priority s 4 cre ch a reek Sac eae VEA RR Low Claimed Bandwidth 00c eee eee 0 MICOM DLC Data Rate onne suec EN EATUR 2400 Channel Clocking sssssesesssese Tx Internal Rx Internal Interface Type ee eee To DTE Carrier Mode ccc cece eens Constant Buffer Control elei eens None Clock Flow Control 00000 e eee eee Enable DSR Control eens Normal Priority sctosichekizbep en vk d oe ee es Low Claimed Bandwidth 0 cece eens 0 Specifications and Defaults Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual A 10 Table A 4 Sync Channel Characteristics continued Menu Item Default MICOM Voice Data Rate ccc cence
243. unction is disabled lt DISCONNECTED gt Dialog Connection has been broken Sent to call originator only when switching is used not for forced connections DISCONNECT n c n c Event A pair of ports has been disconnected ni DLCI ACTIVE ci Event The specified DLCI on the link has become active ci DLCI ALREADY PRESENT Info You are attempting to add an existing DLCI ni DLCI DELETED ci Alarm The locally attached frame relay switch has reported to the local unit that the DLCI has been deleted ni DLCI INACTIVE ci Alarm The locally attached frame relay switch has reported to the local unit that the DLCI is inactive ci DLCI NOT ADDED INSUF Info There is insufficient processor memory to add RESOURCE the requested DLCI ni ml DONE Info The Integration Router Module has erased its Flash memory in preparation for code download DOWNLOAD COMPLETE Info The download process in now complete DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS Info You have attempted to configure a port which CAN NOT CONFIGURE is in the process of downloading code Try again later DOWNLOADING FILE Info An error was recorded during the download CHECKSUM ERROR process Try again DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS Info You have attempted to configure to run TRY LATER diagnostics or to reset a port or node that is currently downloading code Try again later C 5 Messages Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Table C 1 Screen Display Messages continued
244. une extremit une prise de terre genre SHUCKO et l autre une prise IEC 320 Donnees Techniques Voltage d Acc s 100 240 V 596 10 Courant d Acc s Marathon 5K Turbo 10K 20K NetRunner 500ET 1000E 2000E Marathon 2K 2K Plus 3K NetRunner 75E STADIA Integration Hub Fr quence 3A 1 5A 2A 1A 6A 3A 47 63 Hz Notification of FCC Requirements NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Changes or modifications to this product that could increase the amount of Radio Frequency Emissions from this product without the expressed written approval of MICOM Communications Corp could cause the product and the user to violate the FCC s Rules and Regulations thus requiring the product to be turned off or disconnected If this unit is used on a DTE which requires use of shielded cables for compliance with
245. ussed in the following paragraphs Passwords are security protection for the unit There are four types of password protection which may be assigned to the unit Command Facility Channel Class and DLD Code Download facility Password Syntax Valid global and status passwords must be alpha numeric characters with a maximum length of eight characters Null Passwords By factory default all passwords are null no pass words If a password had previously been configured and is no longer required enter a space at the password prompt then Enter This configures a null no password Channel Passwords are configured in the Async Channel Switching Parame ters menu an option of the Async Channel menu refer to page 5 11 Class passwords are configured in the Class Parameters menu refer to page 5 10 Channel and Class passwords can be displayed at the Command Facility The DLD Password is configured in the Download Parameters Menu Refer to page 6 17 Command Facility and DLD passwords cannot be displayed 6 9 Administration 6 10 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Command Facility Password Configuration The Command Facility passwords provide different types of security for access to the Command Facility Global password Status password LCD Keypad password all models except Marathon 2K and 3K Allows access to all functions Allows access only to the view status and exit functions
246. vice out of service or idle N CAUTION All current connections regardless of connection method i e class matrix or force connected will be terminated Important Marathon 3K units should only use this feature when connecting to another Marathon 3K All other models when force connecting with a Marathon 3K should do so one port at a time 5 3 Switching Configuration Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual When the following prompt is displayed ENTER FROM NODE CHANNEL 4 OR RANGE OF CHANNELS X TO ABORT the from range defines the number of ports in the range It must be local to the Marathon node When the next prompt is displayed the o defines ENTER TO NODE ID CHANNEL X TO ABORT where the range begins on the o node The ports in the from and o nodes will be paired In the following example NODE A will attempt to connect seven ports to NODE B four ports will actually be connected from range NODE A A2 B2 7 ports to range NODE B A2 beginning at port A2 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 B1 B2 port number NODE A S AS AS AS AS V V channel type S S AS AS AS V V channel type NODE B A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 B1 B2 port number AS Async S Sync V z Voice 5 4 Sync port A2 in NODE A connects to the first like port in the to range sync port A2 in NODE B NODE A AS3 cannot connect to the
247. xers FSS or FSM Fast Statistical Data Voice FSV See Table 3 2 for a complete list The Marathon 2K supports one mux on port A1 the Marathon 3K does not support mux links With the exception of the Marathon 2K and 3K each unit can support up to five MICOM muxes on links A1 A5 with speeds up to 19 2 Kbps full duplex MICOM muxes support only async data channels The MB2 FSV supports both data and voice fax channels mux link only A MICOM mux must be reset after the link is connected to initialize it to work with a Marathon unit MICOM muxes may be connected via mux links or X 21 links Be sure to renumber and rename the MICOM mux node after configuration refer to page 3 47 The period report also Last Period Report and Demand Report can offer statistics on actuallink usage The unit will show both the local and remote statistics Since the unit does not transfer information to the mux the mux will show only its local statistics See Section 6 Administration for additional information Table 3 2 MICOM Mux Compatibility FEATUREPAK Mux Cartridge Prom No and Revision MB2 ESM 907 1911 OF or higher FSM 907 2102 0A or higher FSV 907 2120 0B or higher 907 2157 0A or higher MB3 ESS 907 2002 0G or higher FSS 907 2103 0C or higher MB5 ESM 907 1992 0B or higher ESS 907 1993 0D or higher FSS 907 2105 0B or higher LCi Val U Mux n a 907 2013 0A or higher Will not support X 21 bis application 3 39
248. y COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU 12 SAVE CONFIGURATION e Periodically the unit will save if there have been changes to the configuration If there are no changes the configuration is not updated e After a soft node reset reset node to current configuration or if the unit resets but power is not lost This includes all node resets from Command Facility The does not include a hardware reset performed from the front of the unit Ifyou force connect or force disconnect a port 6 6 Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Administration Configuring the Command Facility Parameters Note If your unit contains a real time clock refer to page 2 10 for information on its configuration and operation This menu controls the node s parameters If an NMS module is installed refer to the NMS Manual to configure the Command Port Log Port and Modem Parameters To access this menu follow this path COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES COMMAND FACILITY PARAMETERS COMMAND FACILITY PARAMETERS 1 TIME 2 DATE Not all options on this menu are available on Marathon 2K and 3K The option Description System time At power up the unit requests the time from locally attached MICOM muxes to insure that the network agrees on the time of day If there are no local MICOM muxes time starts at 00 00 00 System date in mm dd month day year The month
249. y a prompt requesting a password if password protec tion has been configured by default there is none The Global password is required to access the configuration functions refer to page 6 10 Figure 2 1 shows the different options in the Command Facility and where each option is discussed in this manual Command Facility Main Menu View Configure Switching Diagnostics Clear Integral T1 E1 Configuration Local Nodes Control Section 7 Alarm LAN Local Access Section 6 Sections 2 3 Section 5 Displays Mode Access see T1 or 4 and 5 Section 7 See LAN E1 manual Manual Status Configure View Broadcast Terminate Reset Save Exit Statistics Remote Node Section 6 Composite Section 6 Configuration Command Section 6 Section 3 Loopback Section 2 Facility and Integral Tests Section 7 Figure 2 1 Command Facility Block Diagram To Exit Command Facility Either e select the Exit option or e press lt break gt 1 The Enter Class prompt is a configurable dialog message If it has not been configured differently it will display ENTER CLASS 2 7 Initial Configuration Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual Save Configuration Marathon 3K only The save configuration option must be selected whenever there are any configuration changes made to the unit This option saves the configuration to the Flash memory Configure Local Node Select the Configure Local Nodes option from
250. y timeout e Port contention handling through first come first serve queues camp on queues e Secondary class is used if all ports in the primary class are busy A port is attached to only one class A class does not need to be exclusive to any node multiple nodes may offer the same class In fact this is desirable if multiple ports on multiple nodes are connected to the same application 5 7 Switching Configuration Marathon Integration Hub User s Manual How the Class Request Works When a class request is made the process is as follows e Search through local hub group for primary class then secondary class If no available ports on local hub group unit will place the call in queue for any available primary port or secondary class port e Acallis made to remote unit s a CALL IN PROGRESS message displays The unit searches the primary then secondary class If no available ports unit will place the call in queue e When a connection is made all other pending queue requests are cleared There is no way to determine which remote unit will be connected if class exists on more than one remote node Local Hub Group Remote Hub Group Local Remote Unit Unit T Remote Hub Group Remote Unit Note that Marathon 2K 2K Plus and 3K may only have one interconnect link 5 8 Marathon Integrat

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