Contents  

  About This Guide

Audience

PortMaster Documentation

Additional References

Books

Document Conventions

Document Advisories

Contacting Lucent InterNetworking Systems Technical Support

For the EMEA Region

For North America, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific Region

PortMaster Training Courses

Subscribing to PortMaster Mailing Lists

1. PortMaster 4 Overview

How the PortMaster 4 Works

Slots, Boards, and Power Supplies

Fans, Switches, Fuses, and Connectors

ComOS Software

System Manager Module

Views

Power Management

Temperature Management

Line Boards

Security Management

Services Supported

Fault-Tolerance Features

SNMP Monitoring

Functional Specifications

2. Installing Core PortMaster 4 Components

PortMaster 4 Installation Steps

Choose a Site

Environment

Chassis Accessibility

Air Flow and Cooling

Power Guidelines

Prepare the Work Area

Unpack the PortMaster 4

Attach the PortMaster 4 Chassis to a Rack

Install a Cable Guide

(Optional) Install AC Power Supplies

Install the Manager Module

DIP Switch Settings

Connect a Console

(Optional) Connect an External Modem

Connect an Ethernet Cable

Ethernet 10/100BaseT

Ethernet 10BaseT

Cover Empty Slots with Blank Modules

3. Getting the PortMaster 4 Up and Running

Basic PortMaster 4 Configuration

Overview of PortMaster 4 Operation

Turn On Power

Log In

Set the System Name

Set the Administrative Password

Password Override

Set the Default Route Gateway

Set the Network Address and Broadcast Address

Ether1

Ether0

Test the Basic Setup

4. Core Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Troubleshooting LED Behavior on the Manager Module

Observing Boot Messages

Replacing a Failed Module or Line Board

Replacing a Failed AC Power Supply

Replacing a Fuse

Replacing a Failed Fan

Replacing the Fan Power Distribution Board

Installing Memory on the Manager Module

Upgrading or Replacing SIMMs

Replacing the Nonvolatile RAM (DIMM)

5. Quad T1 and Tri E1 Boards

Quad T1 Board Description

Tri E1 Board Description

Installing a Quad T1 or Tri E1 Board

Connecting a T1, E1, or ISDN PRI Line

Troubleshooting LED Behavior on a Quad T1 or Tri E1 Board

Replacing a Failed Board

Installing Memory on a Quad T1 or Tri E1 Board

Quad T1 and Tri E1 Board Physical Specifications

6. T3 Multiplexer (Mux) Boards

T3 Mux Board Description

Installing a T3 Mux Board

Connecting a T3 Line

Troubleshooting LED Behavior on a T3 Mux Board

Replacing a Failed Board

T3 Mux Board Physical Specifications

7. Standalone Ethernet Boards

Standalone Ethernet Board Description

Numbering of Standalone Ethernet Interfaces

Standalone Ethernet Characteristics

Installing a Standalone Ethernet Board

Connecting an 10/100BaseT Ethernet Cable

Troubleshooting LEDs on a Standalone Ethernet Board

Replacing a Failed Board

8. LNS Boards

LNS Board Description

Installing an LNS Board

Troubleshooting LED Behavior on an LNS Board

Replacing a Failed Board

Installing Memory on an LNS Board

LNS Board Physical Specifications

9. STS-1 Multiplexer (Mux) Boards

STS-1 Mux Board Description

Installing an STS-1 Mux Board

Connecting an STS-1 Line

Configuring an STS-1 Mux Board

Troubleshooting LED Behavior on an STS-1 Mux Board

Replacing a Failed Board

STS-1 Mux Board Physical Specifications

A. Cable Specifications

Modem Cable

Console Cable

RJ-45 Cable

Ethernet Cable Specifications

B. Physical Specifications for Core Components

Interface Specifications

Size and Weight Specifications

Environmental Specifications

Electrical Specifications

C. Provisioning Information

  Subject Index