Transition Networks PB-TDM-1-AC User manual

PacketBand TDM-1 User Manual V2.6

Patapsco has recently been acquired by Communications Systems, Inc. (CSI) and is now a part of Transition

Networks, Inc., a subsidiary of CSI. The high-quality, reliable Transition Networks’ brand of products is now combined

with the world class portfolio of telecommunications and data communications products from Patapsco

Communications.

You can be assured that the same quality and support from both organizations will continue. Please contact either

Transition Networks or Patapsco Communications for sales, support and product information.

Patapsco Communications

The Passfield Oak, Passfield, Near Liphook,

Hampshire

GU30 7RL UK

Tel: +44 (0) 1428 752900

Fax: +44 (0) 1428 752901

Email: [email protected]

Web Site: www.patapsco.co.uk

Transition Networks

10900 Red Circle Drive

Minnetonka

MN 55343 USA

Tel: 952- 941-7600 or 1-800-526-9267

Fax: 952-941-2322

Email: [email protected]

Web Site: www.transition.com

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CONTENTS

Transition Networks - Patapsco........................................................................................................................................4

Navigating this Manual......................................................................................................................................................4

Product Overview..............................................................................................................................................................6

Safety................................................................................................................................................................................7

Safety Statements.........................................................................................................................................................7

Approvals....................................................................................................................................................................10

Environmental Concerns ............................................................................................................................................11

Getting Started................................................................................................................................................................11

In the Box....................................................................................................................................................................11

Rack Mounting Kit.......................................................................................................................................................12

Connections and Cabling............................................................................................................................................13

Cable Spec .................................................................................................................................................................14

Installing DbManager..................................................................................................................................................16

Using DbManager.......................................................................................................................................................16

Connecting via Terminal.............................................................................................................................................17

Connecting via IP........................................................................................................................................................19

Device Window................................................................................................................................................................20

Front Panel - LEDs .....................................................................................................................................................21

Application Notes and Examples ....................................................................................................................................22

Logical Links...............................................................................................................................................................22

Example PacketBand TDM-1 Application...................................................................................................................23

Configuration...................................................................................................................................................................24

E1/T1 Ports.................................................................................................................................................................24

Port Type/Mode......................................................................................................................................................25

CRC4......................................................................................................................................................................25

T1 Config................................................................................................................................................................26

G.704/G.703 Config................................................................................................................................................26

Loopbacks..............................................................................................................................................................28

PKT Ports....................................................................................................................................................................29

Port Configuration...................................................................................................................................................29

UDP Echo Server...................................................................................................................................................29

SFP.........................................................................................................................................................................30

Multicast .................................................................................................................................................................30

Port Enabling..........................................................................................................................................................31

Broadcast Storm Protection ...................................................................................................................................32

Sniffer Port..............................................................................................................................................................32

VLAN ......................................................................................................................................................................33

Priority/Rate Limiting ..............................................................................................................................................42

Auto-neg.................................................................................................................................................................44

PPM Tolerance.......................................................................................................................................................45

Underrun.................................................................................................................................................................45

MAC Address Learning ..........................................................................................................................................45

Periodic Report.......................................................................................................................................................45

UDP and TCP Port Numbers .................................................................................................................................46

Clock Recovery Mode/Filter ...................................................................................................................................47

Protocol Type .........................................................................................................................................................48

Link Configuration...................................................................................................................................................49

Logical Link Stats ...................................................................................................................................................55

Utilities....................................................................................................................................................................58

SFP Ports....................................................................................................................................................................62

Terminal Port ..............................................................................................................................................................62

Clock Sources ........................................................................................................................................................63

Remote Management (IP)......................................................................................................................................67

Call Status..............................................................................................................................................................67

Device Settings.......................................................................................................................................................68

Appendix .........................................................................................................................................................................73

Event Messages .........................................................................................................................................................73

Boot Up Procedure .....................................................................................................................................................74

Glossary......................................................................................................................................................................75

FCC Affidavit...............................................................................................................................................................81

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Revision History ..............................................................................................................................................................81

Index................................................................................................................................................................................82

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Transition Networks - Patapsco

Patapsco PacketBand products allow the delivery of synchronous ISDN, TDM, V.11 (X.21) and V.35 data streams

across asynchronous IP networks. The product range covers both switched ISDN applications and unswitched 'nailed'

circuits. PacketBand will packetize traffic for transport across the IP network and transparently depacketize it at a

remote site. The traffic will then be played out to the data interfaces. PacketBand must be used as a two-ended

solution, and an existing system can easily be expanded with more PacketBand units to allow links to new sites and

devices.

Please contact Transition Networks or Patapsco for any additional information on the product range, or for any other

queries regarding communications solutions:

Transition Networks

10900 Red Circle Drive

Minnetonka

Minnesota

55343

USA

Telephone: +1-952-941-7600

or: +1-800-526-9267

Fax: +1-952-941-2322

email: [email protected]

[email protected]

Web Site: www.transition.com

Patapsco Communications

The Passfield Oak

Passfield

Liphook

Hampshire

GU30 7RL

UK

Telephone: +44 (0)1428 752900

Fax: +44 (0)1428 752901

email: [email protected]

Web Site: www.patapsco.co.uk

Navigating this Manual

This manual is best viewed using the latest version of Adobe Reader, which is a free program. Click below to

download the latest version of the product from the Adobe website.

Table of Contents

The Table of Contents starts on page 2. Click on a topic to navigate directly to the relevant page.

Bookmarks

Use the Bookmarks table on the left to navigate through the pages of the manual. Use the small + and - symbols to

expand and collapse the chapters of the manual.

Search

If there is a specific chapter of the manual which is required, it can be found using keywords. The keywords can then

be entered into the PDF search tool, and all occurrences of the keyword will be displayed.

Example: To find information on configuring clock sources, the keyword 'clock' can be used. Go to Edit 

Search (or press Ctrl+F) and enter Clock. Now Click Search and all the references to the keyword will be

displayed below the search field. Click on any of the search results to go to the page immediately.

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Printing

This manual can easily be printed if a hard copy is required for a presentation, or simply if a hard copy is preferred. To

print the manual, open it with Adobe Reader and go to File  Print. Configure your printer and click Print.

Notes on figures used in this manual

The following symbols will be used in this manual to highlight points of particular interest:

Info: A note about a subject which particular care should be taken with.

Example: An example scenario used to better describe an action or a situation.

Warning: A warning which must be read before taking any action. Ignoring the warning may potentially lead

to a problem.

Arrow: This symbol indicates the next step, option or menu layer which needs to be accessed.

The Arrow symbol is used often in this manual to quickly describe how to navigate to an option within the PacketBand

TDM-1 menu system.

For example, to navigate to this location:

The following figure would be used:

PKT 1  Utilities  Ping/Trace Session  Trace Route

Other Formats

This manual can be provided in a variety of different help manual formats upon request. Please contact Patapsco for

more information.

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Product Overview

PacketBand TDM is a range of highly-featured professional TDM over IP or Ethernet converter products delivering

very high quality clocked E1, T1, V.35 and X.21/V.11 services. Designed and manufactured in the UK.

Feature-rich Circuit Emulation Services (CES) or TDM over IP units delivering extremely accurate clocks suitable for

the most demanding applications such as mobile backhaul. Products include:

 Excellent management, diagnostic tools and statistics.

 Easy to commission and run using intuitive GUI.

 Many important features and configuration options allow the service to be "tuned" or matched to the network

type and loadings.

 Multicast capabilities for broadcast and enhanced clock recovery across large networks.

 LACP for higher throughput and resilience.

 RSTP for network protection and resilience.

 Now available with MEF8 compatibility.

Datasheets are available for each PacketBand TDM-1 version, which give a wide range of information and

specifications for the device, including application notes and examples. Please visit the main page for PacketBand

TDM-1 or follow one of the links to datasheets below:

PacketBand TDM-1 E1/T1

PacketBand TDM-4 E1/T1

PacketBand TDM-32 E1/T1

PacketBand VX-1 X.21/V.35

Patapsco's website has a detailed FAQ section which has a wealth of information on the product range,

fault-finding and configuration.

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Safety

Please take a moment to observe the safety notices for this product and its accessories.

Safety Statements

Caution: Danger of electric shock. The device may be connected to hazardous voltages. Switch to

power-off state before working on the device.

Caution: Danger of electrostatic discharge. Electronic components are sensitive to electrostatic

discharges that might damage the device. Protect the device from electrostatic discharges by wearing an

electrostatic wristband connected to a grounding terminal.

Caution: Interruption of data transmission. Data transmission will be interrupted during any work on the

transmission line and/or deactivation of the power supply. Make sure that that any work will only be carried

out on inactive lines (without data transmission) or during quiet times to reduce interference to live systems.

Caution: Danger of damage to devices or service interruption. Access by unauthorized third persons

may cause damaged devices and/or interrupted services. Make sure that subracks are only installed in

lockable locations.

Caution: Danger of overvoltage. During faults, dangerous unprotected voltages may be present. Ensure

sufficient grounding of the housings, i.e. by connecting the grounding contact.

Safety Warnings

Safety requirements are not fulfilled unless this equipment is connected to a wall socket outlet with a protective earth

(PE) contact.

The power cord used to connect this equipment must be HAR marked and fitted with an IEC320 connector and an

ASTA approved moulded plug.

There are no user serviceable parts in this equipment. All servicing and repair tasks must be undertaken by qualified

service personnel.

Isolation from mains power is achieved by the removal of the main power cord.

Telecommunications Safety

The safety status of ports conform to EN60950.

Connections to ports must be made such that the equipment continues to comply with the standard defined by

EN60950 for SELV/TNV circuits after such connections have been made.

Any equipment which is connected to a Patapsco system should be separately approved for connection.

Port Safety Status

ISDN Network Ports - TNV

Term and LAN Ports - SELV

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SFP Ports

Optical SFPs use a small laser to generate a fiber-optic signal. Keep the optical transmit and receive ports covered

whenever a cable is not connected to the ports.

Warning: Because invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the aperture of the ports when no fiber

cable is connected, avoid exposure to laser radiation and do not stare into open apertures.

Inserting an SFP Module

1. Attach an ESD preventive wrist strap to yourself and a bare metal surface.

2. Remove the SFP module from its protective packaging.

3. Ensure that any latches on the module are closed.

4. Align the SFP module in front of the slot opening on PacketBand TDM-1.

5. Insert the module into the slot until it snaps into place.

Note: Disconnect all cables from an SFP module before inserting or removing it.

Note: Do not remove and insert an SFP module more than is necessary. Doing so may shorten the

useful life of the SFP module.

Note: The orientation of the SFP module when inserting it into the device will vary depending on its

manufacturer. SFP modules include a mechanism to safeguard against incorrect insertion and removal.

Never force or twist the module when inserting it into the PacketBand TDM-1 device.

Inserting Fiber-optic Cables

1. Remove the dust covers from the SFP module and the cables.

2. Insert the fiber-optic cables into the module noting the polarity of the connections.

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Removing an SFP Module

1. Attach an ESD preventive wrist strap to yourself and a bare metal surface.

2. Remove all cables from the SFP module.

3. Insert the dust cover into the SFP module.

4. Pull the handle down to unlock the module.

5. Gently pull the module forward out of the socket.

Mains Connection (AC)

The power requirements for PacketBand TDM-1 are: 95VAC to 240VAC at 47-63Hz.

The Mains Plug should conform to: EL-302 to Nema 5-15P class 1 applications 10/15 A @ 125V 10A minimum

>28AWG

The IEC Plug conforms to: El-701A to IEC320/C13 10A 250V rating.

The following rated mains cables must be used in the regions stated:

Region Standard Rated Current (Amps) Rated Voltage (Volts) Application

Europe CEE(7) VII 10 250 Class 1 Appliances

United Kingdom BS1363A 13 250 Class 1 Appliances

USA/Canada 5-15P 10 125 Class 1 Appliances

Australia AS 3112 10 250 Class 1 Appliances

South Africa BS546 10 250 Class 1 Appliances

International IEC 320/C13-C15 10 125/250 Class 1 Appliances

DC Connection

Unit may be fitted with a DC power inlet. The DC voltage connected should be in the range 36-70VDC. Typically

400mA @ 48VDC.

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TDM Connections

TDM cables used should meet the following specifications:

24AWG 0.2mm/7 stranded bare copper 3 or 4 pairs dependent

Shielded or Non-Shielded with moulded US plug 8P8C gold plated 3U

European Deviations

S (FI, NO, SE) CLASS 1 PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT TYPE A

Intended for connection to other equipment or a network shall, if safety relies on connection to protective earth or if

surge suppressors are connected between the network terminals and accessible parts, have a marking stating that the

equipment must be connected to an earthed mains socket-outlet.

The marking text in the applicable countries shall be as follows:

FI: "Laite on liitettää soujamaadoitus-koskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan"

NO: "Apparaten må tilkoples jordat stikkontakt"

SE: "Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag"

Approvals

All approvals are pending. Patapsco can provide approvals for PacketBand TDM-1 units' connection to carrier

networks on request. These approvals can cover ETSI, ANSI and Scandinavian circuit connection and isolation.

Please contact Patapsco for more information.

Safety

This product meets EN60950-1 and carries the mark.

EMC

Europe and rest of the world where applicable covered by harmonisation:

Country Standards

Europe EN 55022, EN 55024

Australia and New Zealand AS/NZ CISPR 22

USA FCC pt 15b

WARNING: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference

in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Telecoms

Country Standards

Europe ETSI - TBR3 Basic, Primary Rate Layer 1/2/3, TBR4

Australia S016 Leased Line connectivity, S038 Primary Rate

requirements over TBR4

New Zealand News Letter 125 testing for connectivity

USA TIA-968-A

Canada CS-03

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Environmental Concerns

Patapsco products comply to the Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

Directive which states that producers of electronic/electrical products must take responsibility for

those products at the end of their life. The user may dispose of their waste equipment by handing

it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic

equipment, or by returning it to Patapsco. The separate collection and recycling of waste

equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is

recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment.

Please contact Patapsco for information on returning a product at the end of its life.

Getting Started

Follow these steps to connect up and install the unit, ready for configuration.

In the Box

All units are supplied with the following:

Terminal cable

This is used for configuration of the units when IP connection is not possible or where the default IP address is not

usable. Please see Connecting via IP for details on IP management.

DbManager Installation Disk

This CD allows management software to be installed onto a PC for configuration and monitoring of the device. Please

see Installing DbManager for more information.

The following accessories are optional:

TDM Cables

TDM Port cable packs can be ordered with units as required.

Packet Network Cables

Cables to connect from a Packet Network to PacketBand TDM-1 can be ordered with PacketBand units as required.

SFP Module

SFP modules may be used with PacketBand TDM-1. Finisar SFP products are recommended for use with

PacketBand TDM-1.

Rack Mounting Kit

Units can be supplied with brackets and accessories to enable the unit to be mounted in a 19" rack.

If any additional accessories are required, please contact Patapsco.

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Rack Mounting Kit

All Patapsco units can be mounted in a standard 19" rack housing. To allow units to fit into a 19" rack, a Rack

Mounting Kit must be purchased for the unit(s). There are various rack mounting options depending on the size of the

unit ordered. The following guide will explain how to use the Rack Mounting Kit with Patapsco units.

2 x L-Brackets

4 x Rack Mount Washers

4 x Rack Mount Cage Nuts

4 x Rack Mount Screws

4 x Long Patapsco Case Screws

[1] Remove the four short screws near the front or rear panel on the left and right hand sides of the Patapsco unit. The

unit can be mounted with the front panel facing forward or with the ports facing forward as required.

[2] Fit one of the L-Brackets to the side of the unit. The four small fixing holes allow the unit to protrude forward or sit

further back depending on the desired position of the unit. The bracket may also face forwards or backwards

depending on the desired position of the unit.

[3] Fix the L-Bracket in place using the Long Patapsco case screws.

[4] Fix the second L-Bracket to the other side of the case in the same way.

[5] Put the Rack Mount screws through the Rack Mount washers.

[6] Offer the unit up to the rack and fix it in place using the Rack Mount Screws and Rack Mount cage nuts.

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Connections and Cabling

Please connect the cables to the PacketBand TDM-1 in the order below.

TDM Connections

PacketBand TDM-1 may be fitted with an RJ45 presentation TDM port. Make the connection between the TDM

access points or devices and the TDM ports on the PacketBand TDM-1 rear panel.

NOTE: Only shielded, approved cables should be used for these connections.

DbMgr Terminal Port

There are two methods of management access to Patapsco devices. The terminal port allows the unit to be managed

via a PC COM port. Connect the terminal cable between the terminal port on PacketBand TDM-1 and a spare PC

COM port.

Packet Port Connections

PacketBand TDM-1 has two Packet ports. either of these ports can be used for the connection to the Packet Switched

Network. For illustration purposes in this manual, PKT port 1 is assumed to be used. Make the connections between

the Packet Ports and the Packet Network.

SFP Ports

The SFP interfaces can be fitted with a range of modules for interfacing with different types of equipment. Please

ensure that the cables and modules used with the SFP cages are screened and of a high quality. Please see Safety

Statements for more information on the SFP connections.

Power Cables

Connect the Mains lead directly to the mains power socket. The cord must be HAR marked and fitted with an IEC320

connector and an ASTA approved moulded plug. If the unit is fitted with a DC power supply, use the screw terminals

to connect the DC source. The source should be a negative DC feed, so the 0V (positive) lead should connect to the

0V terminal on PacketBand TDM-1, while the -48V (negative) lead connects to the -48VDC terminal.

Power cords are not supplied with Patapsco equipment. Please contact Patapsco if power cords are

required.

Please contact Patapsco with any additional cable requirements.

Please note: Only PacketBand TDM-1's dual Power Supply Units are hot-swappable (can be removed

and reconnected while the unit is powered on). All other cards should not be removed until the unit is

powered off. Please seek guidance from Patapsco before removing cards from PacketBand TDM-1.

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Cable Specs

Specs for cables used with all Patapsco products are shown. The polarity of all connections is written from the point of

view of a cable connecting to the Patapsco unit.

Double-click on the cable names below to open the spec for each cable. The colour of the text corresponds to the

colour supplied by Patapsco.

Controller

Ethernet

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Ethernet Crossover

TDM

TDM Crossover

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Installing DbManager

Note: If you have an older DbManager installation on the management PC already, it is possible to upgrade to

the version of DbManager on the CD. A batch file on the CD can be used to do this automatically provided the

application is installed in the default location (C:¥Program Files¥Patapsco¥DbMgr). Please see the Upgrade

folder on the installation disk for details. Upgrading to the latest version of DbManager is always recommended.

Please follow these steps to install DbMgr:

1. Insert the DbMgr disk into your CD drive. The installation will start. Read the license agreement and click Next >

2. Fill out the Customer Information form. If the version of DbMgr purchased is a multi-user and/or multi-device

version, there will be a serial number on the case for the DbMgr disk. Enter the serial number.

Note: If there is no serial number on the case, the DbMgr is a Lite version. Please leave the Serial Number field

blank.

3. Choose a location to install DbMgr to and continue the installation.

4. DbMgr is now installed and ready to use.

Using DbManager

This section explains some of the principles of using DbManager with Patapsco devices.

Five Windows

DbManager is based around five windows which display information about the devices which are being monitored.

These windowed can be customized and arranged for a clear overview of events on an active system. Use the mouse

to drag and resize the windows, or use the Window menu to automatically arrange the windows in a Cascade,

Horizontal or Vertical tiles. The layout will be saved when exiting DbMgr.

Drag and resize the windows to create a custom layout, or use the Window menu

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The windows are used for the following:

Map The Map window shows a 4 layered, tree-structured map of a system. Each node on the upper

layers represents a section of the network, while Nodes on the lowers layer represent

individual Patapsco devices. With the IP addresses configured for each Node and Device, a

large network of devices can be monitored. Links can be configured between the nodes to

represent the Logical Links between units. The links are then monitored for events. Multi-layer

network topology can be represented using this window.

Connected to Device This window is only visible once a management connection is started with an individual

Patapsco device from the lowest Map layer. This window shows the front and rear panels of

the unit, which are used to monitor the LED status of the device and access its configuration

settings. The LED states will change in real time.

Note: DbManager Lite only allows a single Node to be configured for use. Please contact Patapsco if

multiple Nodes are required.

Outstanding

Events Outstanding events are events which require resolution, such as ports being disconnected.

These events will stay in the Outstanding Events window until they are resolved; for

example when the port is reconnected.

Event History The Event History records all events which are received from the devices.

Terminal The Terminal window shows the communications between the device and DbMgr in their

raw state. This window is sometimes used for debugging systems by Patapsco engineers

and their agents.

Configuring Devices

All device configuration is made from the Connected to Device window. Once changes have been

made, they must be uploaded to the device using the File  Upload command. The Upload

command loads changes from DbMgr to a device, while the Download command does the opposite.

A download is actioned upon connecting to a device.

Full DbManager Manual

The full user manual for DbManager explains all of the features and settings within the application. Please find the

DbManager User Manual in the Documents & Manuals folder on the DbManager installation disk, or follow this link:

Connecting via Terminal

After connecting the terminal cable between the PacketBand TDM-1 and the PC, a management connection can be

made. Please follow these steps to connect to the unit.

[1] Go to View  Properties  Terminal and select the Serial option. Set the Rate to 19200 and select the COM

port which the terminal cable is connected to. DbMgr will show an error message if it cannot gain exclusive access to

the COM port specified.

If the PC in use has any other applications running which use the PC COM ports, they may need to be

closed down. If DbMgr still cannot gain exclusive access to the COM port, it may be necessary to

reboot the PC. This is due to some applications not correctly hanging up COM port connections.

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[2] Select the green Devices in World window and double click on the Device Node. At this point, the default login

timeout of 30 minutes is displayed. The login timer is a security feature to prevent multiple users from not being able to

access a unit. Change the value if required. Entering a login time of 0 will make DbMgr never automatically log out the

connection.

Double click to connect

[3] DbMgr will initialize a connection at 19200bps on the selected COM port. If the connection is successful, the

Connected to Device window will appear.

All configuration changes are made from this window. The ports displayed may vary depending on model

[4] If DbMgr does not connect, it will cycle through the available port rates and try to connect. If no connection is made,

please check that the cable is correctly connected and the COM port is accessible to DbMgr.

[5] Once the connection is established, the speed can be changed to speed up the upload and download time if

required. Click on the Terminal port on the rear panel display and select Device Settings. Change the Serial Port

Rate to the new desired speed and click OK. Now go to File  Upload to load the change to the unit.

[6] When the progress bar reaches the end, there will be no upload confirmation message, as the connection speed of

DbMgr is now different to the connection speed of the unit. Close down the Connected to Device window and

reconnect to the unit (see step [2] above). DbMgr will cycle the port rates until it finds the correct one.

Note: The upload and download time can also be increased by changing the Upload Method from

Slow to Fast in DbMgr. Go to View  Properties  General to find this option.

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Connecting via IP

PacketBand TDM-1 has default IP settings which allow a DbMgr IP management connection to be made straight out

of the box. The default settings are:

IP Address: 192.168.0.1

Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0

Gateway: 0.0.0.0

Please follow these steps to configure DbMgr for connection to the PacketBand TDM-1:

1. Go to View  Properties  Terminal  TCP/IP  Device IP Addresses. If the default IP address is already

configured in the list, exit this menu. If the default IP address is not shown, click Add and enter the IP address and

an Identifier for it. Click OK to the open windows and the IP address will be added to the list.

Note: The New IP Port option changes the TCP port which DbMgr uses for management traffic. This

option should only be changed from the default setting of 3001 if using a third party terminal server for

management. Patapsco units always use TCP port 3001 for management traffic.

2. Go to the Devices in World map. Hover the mouse cursor over the Device node and right-click. Now select

Properties  IP List. Highlight the default IP address and click OK.

3. Select the green Devices in World window and double click on the Device Node. At this point, the default login

timeout of 30 minutes is displayed. The login timer is a security feature to prevent multiple users from not being able

to access a unit. Change the value if required. Entering a login time of 0 will make DbMgr never automatically log

out the connection.

Double click to connect

4. DbMgr will initialize a IP connection to the PacketBand TDM-1. If the connection is successful, the Connected to

Device window will appear.

All configuration changes are made from this window. The ports displayed may vary depending on model

5. If DbMgr does not connect, please try a ping test to see if the IP address is active. Go to Start  Run... and type

'cmd'. Press Return and the Command Prompt window will appear. Enter 'ping 192.168.0.1' and press Return.

You will see replies if the IP address is active.

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A ping test proves that the PC can see the PacketBand TDM-1's IP address

6. Now try disconnecting the PacketBand TDM-1 and retrying the test. If you see replies, a different device is using the

same IP address as the PacketBand TDM-1. Either connect to the unit via terminal to change the IP address or

disconnect the other device. PacketBand TDM-1 can be connected directly to a PC using a normal CAT5e cable

and run as a standalone system for debugging.

Note: All Patapsco devices respond to ICMP, but some other ethernet devices do not.

7. Once connected, the IP address of the PacketBand TDM-1 can be changed as required. Go to Terminal  Device

Settings and enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway as required. Click OK and go to File  Upload to

load the new IP address to the PacketBand TDM-1. Alternatively, PacketBand TDM-1 can be assigned an address

by a DHCP server. Tick the DHCP Enabled box and upload.

8. Observe the Event History window. An event message will be generated just before the PacketBand TDM-1

switches to the new IP address. Close down the Connected to Device window and go back to step [1] to enter the

new IP address for the PacketBand TDM-1.

The Event History window shows the new IP address details

Device Window

The Device window or Connected to Device window shows the front and rear panels of the unit. The front panel

shows the LED status of the unit, which are updated in real time.

The rear panel shows the Terminal port, PKT ports and TDM port. Click on a port to access the configuration options

relevant to the port.

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