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Telecommunications Group
Section 364-180-802 Equipment Issue 1
First Printing, April, 2006
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3641-80 and 3648-80
Router Card
Installation Guide_____
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Document Purpose
This document provides general, installation
and testing information for the Ethernet
Router (RTR) cards. This document covers
model number 3641-80 and 3648-80.
Equipment Function
The routers are part of the 360-80 Intelligent
Channel Bank (ICB). They can function as a
router or as a bridge between the Ethernet
port and the T1/E1 transport. The only
differences between the 3641-80 and the
3648-80 is that the 3648-80 has an Ethernet
switch designed into the card to eliminate
the need of an external hub or switch and the
3648-80 does not support E1 applications.
They both allow point-to-point connection
between two Ethernet IP networks using
Point-to-Point Protocol over HDLC
(PPPoH) or Frame Relay. Since both units
are similar, they will be referred to as ‘the
router’ in this document.
Equipment Location/Mounting
The router plugs into one of the full size
slots of the Charles Industries 360-80 ICB
shelf. One controller unit must be installed
in the shelf for the unit to operate. This unit
requires a model 3603-86 E1-S or a 3603-81
T1 Controller ISS 2 with software version
v3.1/fpga10 or later (use GUI or craft
terminal to verify) for 3641-80 and
v3.3/fpga10 or later for 3648-80. If the GUI
based Network Management System (NMS)
is used, the version must be version
v3.5/v5.2 or later. If the SNMP based
Network Node Manager is used, the MIB
must be version 4.4 (filename –
CharlesIADmib-rv4.4.my) or later. See T1
Controller NMS management (LT360-381-
S02) or craft terminal (LT360-381-C02)
practices to for procedure to verify software
versions.
Control Interface
The router operation is provisioned using
two separate managers. Timeslot and
bandwidth provisioning is done using the
management interfaces for the T1/E1
Controller. Management of the T1/E1 card
can be done through the craft port or the
Ethernet port. The Ethernet port supports
both the Network Management system
software (NMS) which is a proprietary GUI
based software package and a Network
Node Manager which is SNMP based and
requires a SNMP network manager.
See the T1/E1 Controller management
documentation for more information.
All other features of the router are controlled
using the router management interfaces. One
interface is the Router Management port
(RTR MGMT) or Command Line Interface
(CLI) which is accessed through the front
panel DB-9 connector. This interface is an
RS-232 interface and uses a standard
terminal emulation program such as
HyperTerminal. The interface will accept
command scripts to simplify provisioning of
multiple router units. The specific
commands available are defined in the
Router Command Line Interface Manual
364-180-C01.
The router features can also be managed
over the Ethernet LAN port (rear panel
access) using a Web browser or Telnet. The
Ethernet is accessed through the rear panel
RJ connector. It is 10/100 Base-T auto
sensing. Telnet will connect the user to the
Command Line Interface. The Web browser
will provide a graphical interface for control
of the router. The operation of the WEB
interface is defined in the Router
Guide/Web Browser Manual 364-180-N02.
INSPECTION
Inspect for Damages
Inspect the equipment thoroughly upon
delivery. If the equipment has been
damaged in transit, immediately report the
extent of damage to the transportation
company.
Equipment Identification
Charles Industries’ equipment is identified
by a model and issue number imprinted on
the front panel or located elsewhere on the
equipment. Each time a major engineering
design change is made on the equipment, the
issue number is advanced by 1 and
imprinted on subsequent units
manufactured. Therefore, be sure to include
both the model number and its issue number
when making inquiries about the equipment.
STATIC-SENSITIVE
To prevent electrostatic changes from
damaging static-sensitive units:
Use approved static-preventive measures
(such as static-conductive wrist straps and
static-dissipative mats) at all times whenever
touching units outside of their original
shipped and protective packaging.
Do not ship or store units near strong
electrostatic, electromagnetic or magnetic
fields.
Always use the original static-protective
packaging for shipping or storage.
INSTALLATION
Attaching the Rear Panel
The rear panel of the unit should be installed
before all units are installed in the shelf, and
before wiring begins.
Installing a New Unit
Step Action
1. If not already installed, install the
rear panel screwing it to the
appropriate mounting locations on
the shelf using the provided
hardware.
2. Insert the unit into the shelf making
sure that the unit is aligned with the
card guides inside the shelf.
3. Slide the unit fully into the shelf.
CAUTION
If there is already a rear panel
installed on the shelf, check for
interference. The rear may need to
be removed and replaced with the
rear panel shipped with the new
unit.
4. Once the unit is fully inserted,
tighten the securing screw on the
front panel.
5. Connect the Ethernet cable at the
rear of the unit. If the router is
connected to a hub, insure that the
HUP-PC switch (3641-80 only) is
positioned toward HUB
6. After the router has completed it’s
self test and powered up, check the
router IP address and software
provisioning through the front panel
RTR MGMT interface.
Installing a Replacement Unit
If you are replacing a unit that is already in
service, insure that the unit is the same as
the unit being replaced.
Step Action
1. Upload the provisioning for the
router through the management
(CLI) interface using ‘ftp’. See
section 8.2 of Router Guide and
Web Browser Manual (LT364-180-
N02)
2. Remove the Ethernet wiring cable
from the rear of the unit.
3. Unscrew the front panel retaining
screw to release the unit from the
shelf
4. Using the card ejector, remove the
unit from the shelf.
5. Follow the procedure for installing
a new card.
Indicators/Switches
The router has 2 indicators per port on the
front of the unit.
