Access-T34 Rev 3

Access-T45
DS3 Network Service Unit
Installation and Operation Manual
AC45-0311-002
July 1998
NOTICE
Specifications and performance characteristics described
in this document are subject to change without notice.
Access-T45 is a trademark of Larscom Incorporated. Other trademarks

and registered trademarks are owned by their respective companies.
Larscom Incorporated
1845 McCandless Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035
Telephone: (408) 941-4000

Customer Service: (408) 956-0425
Fax: (408) 956-0108
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Copyright (c) 1998

Printed in U.S.A.
1. Introduction
Scope and Organization of This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Your Comments on This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Visiting our Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
2. Access-T45 Functional Overview

Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Access-T45 Physical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
DS3 Network Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Payload Scrambler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Data (DTE) Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
DTE Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Management Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Terminal Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Managing the Far-End Access-T45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Front Panel Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
SNMP SLIP Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Management Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Supervisory Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
End-to-End Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Maintenance Data Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
FEAC Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Performance Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
DS3 Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
DS3 Defects and Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Path and Line Performance Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Alert Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
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Alarm Dialout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

The Alert Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Alarm Dialout Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Responding to Alarm Dialout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Local Annunciator and Fuse Alarm (Dual-Port Models Only) . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Loopbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
The Access-T45 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Local Annunciator (Dual-Port Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Downloading Access-T45 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Software Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Service Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
3. Installing the Access-T45

Receiving, Unpacking, and Inspecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Stacking Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Connecting the DS3 (T3 Network) Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Connecting the Data (DTE) Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Connecting the Supervisory Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Configuring Modems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Connecting the Local Annunciator and Fuse Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Connecting the External (Station) Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Connecting the Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
AC Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
DC Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
DC Power Cable Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Constructing a DC Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Converting from AC-to-DC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Power-Up Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
4. Overview of the User Interface

User Interface Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
The Terminal Interface Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Logging On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
The Front-Panel Interface Display (Dual-port Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
The Alert Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Disabling the Front-Panel Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
User Interface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Exiting the Terminal Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
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Navigating the Menu Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Selecting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Dialog Boxes and Configuration Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Connecting Multiple Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
5. User Interface Menus

Menu Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
System Menu Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Alarms Menu Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Line Menu Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
DTE Menu Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Test Menu Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Reports Menu Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Commands Menu Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
6. Configuring the Access-T45

Setting Up a Terminal Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Configuring the Far-End Access-T45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Remote Connecting to Older Generation Access-T45s . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Configuring the Terminal and Management Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Configuring the Supervisory Interface Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Setting the Serial Port to Default Parameters
(Single-HSSI Port Models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Inactivity Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Configuring Modem Dialout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Password-Protecting the Supervisory Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Configuring Access-T45 for SNMP Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Configuring the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Configuring the DS3 Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
Configuring the DTE Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
Configuring the Bandwidth Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
Time-of-Day Switching of DS3 Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
Selecting the Current Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20
Sending the DS3 Map to the Far End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21
Reversing Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21
Configuring Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22
Configuring Individual Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23
Resetting EEPROM Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25
Restarting the Access-T45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25
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7. Using Reports
Some Principles of Report Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Activating Polling Mode for Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Activating Polling from the Terminal Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Activating Polling from the Front-Panel Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Refreshing the Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Exiting from a Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Viewing the Terminal Interface Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
The Configuration Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Access-T45 Description Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Access-T45 Status Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
The 24-Hour Registers Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
The One-Hour Statistics Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
The Statistics Summary Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
The Line Availability Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
The MDL Data Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Displaying Alarm Reports from the Alarms Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
The Alarm Configuration Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
The Alert Info Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Alarm History Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Viewing Reports from the Front-Panel Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Clearing Performance and Alarm Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Clearing the Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Clearing the DS3 Error Counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Clearing the Alarm History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Clearing the Alert Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
8. Diagnosing and Testing the Access-T45

Running Loopbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
DTE Channel Loopbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
US Line Loopbacks (HSSI Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Remote CS Line and Remote US Line Loopbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
DS3 Loopbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Local Loopbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Remote Loopbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Communication Port Loopbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Transmitting Test Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Bit Error and DS3 Error Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Forcing Alarm Signals to the DS3 Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
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9. Maintaining the Access-T45

Replacing the Spare Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Replacing Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Contacting Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Factory Repair Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Packing For Shipment or Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Appendix A. Cable Drawings
Appendix B. Standard MIB-II Definitions
Appendix C. DS3 MIB Definitions
Appendix D. SNMP Trap Support
Index
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Figure 2-1. Typical Access-T45 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Figure 2-2. Terminal Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Figure 2-3. Access-T45 Communicating with an SNMP Network Manager . 2-8
Figure 2-4. Access-T45 Loopbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Figure 2-5. Access-T45 Front Panel (Dual-port Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Figure 2-6. Access-T45 Front Panel (Single HSSI-port Models) . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Figure 3-1. Access-T45 Rear Panel (Dual-Port Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Figure 3-2. Access-T45 Rear Panel (Single HSSI-Port) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Figure 3-3. Connecting Access-T45 to DS3 Transmission Equipment . . . . . 3-7
Figure 3-4. HSSI DTE Connector, 50-Pin High-Density (SCSI-II) . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Figure 3-5. HSSI Signal Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Figure 3-6. HSD DTE Connector, EIA530 (DB25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Figure 3-7. HSD Interface Signal Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Figure 3-8. Supervisory Port Pinouts (RS232) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Figure 3-9. Connections to the Access-T45 Supervisory Port . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Figure 3-10. Local Annunciator and Fuse Alarm Connections . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Figure 3-11. Keyed DC Power Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Figure 4-1. Terminal Interface Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Figure 4-2. Typical Front-Panel Interface Display Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Figure 7-1. Access-T45 Configuration Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Figure 7-2. Access-T45 Description Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Figure 7-3. Access-T45 Status Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Figure 7-4. 24-Hour Register Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Figure 7-5. One-Hour Statistics Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Figure 7-6. Statistics Summary Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Figure 7-7. Line Availability Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Figure 7-8. MDL Data Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Figure 7-9. DTE Alarms Configuration Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Figure 7-10. Alert Info Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Figure 7-11. Alarm History Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Figure 7-12. Typical Report Display, Front Panel Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Figure 8-1. Access-T45 Loopback Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Figure 8-2. Access-T45 View/Force Errors Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
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Table 2-A. DS3 Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Table 2-B. DS3 Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Table 2-C. Threshold Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Table 2-D. Front Panel Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Table 2-E. Service Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Table 2-F. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Table 3-A. Access-T45 Stacking Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Table 3-B. HSSI Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Table 3-C. HSD Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Table 3-D. Self-Test LED Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Table 4-A. User Interface Control Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Table 5-A. System Menu Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Table 5-B. Alarms Menu Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Table 5-C. Line Menu Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Table 5-D. DTE Menu Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Table 5-E. Test Menu Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Table 5-F. Terminal Interface Reports Menu Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Table 5-G. Front-Panel Interface Reports Menu Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Table 5-H. Access-T45 Commands Menu Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Table 6-A. Supervisory (COMM) Port Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Table 6-B. Modem Dialout Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Table 6-C. MDL Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
Table 6-D. HSSI Configuration Parameters and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
Table 6-E. Conditions in Which HSSI CA Signal is Dropped Locally . . . . . . 6-17
Table 6-F. Conditions in Which a Drop CA Message is Sent to the Far-End 6-17
Table 6-G. Data Transmitted During HSSI TA Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17
Table 6-I. HSD Configuration Parameters and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18
Table 6-H. LA and LB Monitored Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18
Table 6-J. Threshold Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24
Table 7-A. Clock Source and Rule Comparison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Table 7-B. FEAC Command Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Table 7-C. MDL Data Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Table 9-A. Access-T45 Parts and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
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1a Introduction
This document describes the functions, applications, configuration, instal-
lation, testing, and maintenance of the Larscom Access-T45 DS3 Network
Service Unit (NSU). It applies to, and is shipped with, models
ACST45-(202, 111, 211, 212)-AC and ACST45-(202, 111, 211, 212)-DC.
For older ACST45-201-AC and ACST45-201-DC models, the proper

manual is AC45-0301-00n.
The model number of a unit can be found on the identification tag affixed
to one side of the unit.
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Introduction
Scope and Organization of This Manual
Scope and Organization of This Manual

Access-T45 installers and operators should be familiar with the informa-
tion that is presented in the following chapters:
Chapter 1. Introduction — General information about using this

manual.
Chapter 2. Access-T45 Functional Overview — Information about

Access-T45’s data and line interfaces, management ports and inter-
faces, performance monitoring, diagnostic functions, and specifica-
tions.
Chapter 3. Installing the Access-T45 — Installation procedures,

including all mounting, powering, and wiring instructions.
Chapter 4. Overview of the User Interface — General information

about the Terminal and Front-Panel Interfaces.
Chapter 5. Using Menus — Descriptions of the various menu paths

available via the Terminal and Front-Panel Interfaces.
Chapter 6. Configuring the Access-T45 — Procedures for configuring

Access-T45.
Chapter 7. Using Reports — Procedures for displaying and clearing

status, performance, and alarm data; interpretation of report formats.
Chapter 8. Diagnosing and Testing the Access-T45 — Procedures for

performing loopbacks and test pattern transmission.
Chapter 9. Maintaining the Access-T45 — Access-T45 maintenance

information, including repair procedures and a table of spare parts
and accessories.
There are also several appendices which provide the following supple-
mentary materials:
Appendix A. Cable Drawings — Drawings and part numbers for each
of the cables that can be used with Access-T45.
Appendix B. Standard MIB-II Definitions — A description of the
implementation of the SNMP MIB-II.
Appendix C. DS3 MIB Definitions — A list of the supported DS3
MIB commands.
Appendix D. SNMP Trap Support — A description of the implemen-
tation of trap messages by Access-T45.
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1a Access-T45 Functional Overview
Access-T45 is an intelligent dual-port DS3 Network Service Unit (NSU). It
provides termination and end-to-end performance monitoring of a DS3
circuit, as well as access to the DS3 payload for high-speed data commu-
nications applications.
Access-T45 includes up to two data (DTE) ports. You can order your unit
to include one of the following data port combinations:
• A single HSSI port
• Two HSSI ports
• One HSSI port and one HSD (V.35/RS449) port
In single-port mode, Access-T45 provides a data channel operating up to

the full DS3 payload rate of 44.210 Mbps via one HSSI port. In dual-port
mode, Access-T45 provides two channels, each operating at any multiple
of 3.158 Mbps, with a total bandwidth of up to 44.210 Mbps for the two
ports (and a maximum of 12.632 Mbps for an HSD port). The dual-port
mode provides the flexibility to allocate bandwidth as required for an
application without sacrificing the remaining T3 payload bandwidth. Two

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Access-T45 Functional Overview
Applications
Access-T45 performs a variety of monitoring and management functions,

including power-up and on-line diagnostics, alarm and status reporting,
local and remote loopback tests, and performance statistics. These man-
agement and control functions can be accessed in several ways:
• From the control panel on the front of the unit, consisting of a keypad
and LCD (dual-port models only).
• From an ASCII terminal or PC, via RS232 ports.
• From an SNMP network manager, via one of the RS232 ports.
Applications
Current and evolving applications which require the higher-speed data
connections made available by T3 circuits and Access-T45 include:
• LAN interconnection.
• Internet access and backbones.
• Channel extension and channel networking.
• Data archiving and vaulting.
• Graphics and image processing.
• MRI and X-ray image transmission.
• High-quality video conferencing.
• Disaster recovery and data center backup.
Figure 2-1 shows a typical application of Access-T45 in a corporate com-

munications environment. Access-T45 necessarily employs proprietary
methods for bandwidth allocation and payload scrambling, and thus is
usually used at both ends of a DS3 link. Access-T45 might also be used
with another DS3 Network Service Unit at the far end if the full band-
width is allocated to one DTE port and payload scrambling is disabled.
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Access-T45 Physical Description
M ulti-Port H SD H SD M ulti-Port
B ridge/R oute r B ridge/R oute r
D S3 C lear-C hannel D S3
A ccess-T45 T3 N etwork A ccess-T45
C hannel H SSI H SSI C hannel

E xtender E xtender
Figure 2-1
Typical Access-T45 Application
Access-T45 Physical Description

Access-T45 can be used on a tabletop or mounted in two vertical
mounting positions in a standard 19-inch or 23-inch equipment rack.
Access-T45 is 3.5 inches high and 12.75 inches in depth.
The rear panel provides connections for:

• Supervisory, data, and network interfaces.
• External performance and fuse alarms.
• Power.
The front panel includes:

• A liquid crystal display (LCD) (not available on single-HSSI port
models).
• Eight membrane keys associated with the LCD (not available on
single-HSSI port models).
• Status LEDs for DTE and network interfaces and for hardware
(system) failures.
• A Local Annunciator cut-off key (not available on single-HSSI port
models).
Rear-panel connections are discussed in Chapter 3. Use of the front-panel

LCD and keypad (the control panel) are discussed in Chapter 4.
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DS3 Network Interface
Power
Access-T45 is available in ac-powered and dc-powered models:
• An ac unit accepts a standard 100-to-120 or 200-to-240 volt ac input, 50
to 60 Hz. A 2 amp fuse accessible through the rear panel provides
overcurrent protection.
• A dc unit accepts inputs of between -42 and -56 volts dc, 400-620 mA.
A 1 amp fuse accessible through the rear panel provides overcurrent
protection.

Access-T45 provides a DS3 network interface operating at 44.736 Mbps. It
conforms to industry standards for DS3 (T3) interface equipment and is
compatible with fiber optic and microwave DS3 transmission equipment.
The DS3 network port conforms to ANSI T1.404 for electrical signal char-
acteristics, line rate, line code, framing formats, and alarm generation. The
physical interface, which presents a 75 ohm impedance, consists of two
female BNC coaxial connectors located on the rear panel. Depending on
the distance between Access-T45 and other equipment, the DS3 network
interface can be software-configured for different line build-out and line
equalization options.
Payload Scrambler
Some DS3 transmission equipment is sensitive to bit patterns that may
represent alarms signals (i.e., “101010" or ”000000"). For this reason,
Access-T45 is equipped with a payload scrambler, which encodes a
pseudo-random bit sequence into the data stream. The receiving end then
removes this code and passes on the original data to the user.
The payload scrambler can be disabled via the management interfaces.

When it is enabled, it scrambles all transmitted data except PRBS test pat-
terns. While PRBS is being generated, the scrambler function is
temporarily disabled, allowing carriers to sync on and decipher the test
pattern for troubleshooting.
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Data (DTE) Interfaces
Data (DTE) Interfaces

Access-T45 provides up to two data (DTE) ports on the rear panel for con-
necting to user equipment (DTE) at or below the T3 payload rate. The data
from the Access-T45 DTE ports is multiplexed and carried in the DS3
payload.
In single-port mode, Access-T45 provides a data channel operating up to

the full DS3 payload rate of 44.210 Mbps via one HSSI port. This single
HSSI port employs a female SCSI-II connector. In dual port mode DTE
Port 1 can be either a High Speed Data (HSD) port (V.35/RS449)
employing a DB-25 connector, with a maximum bandwidth of 12.632
Mbps, or a HSSI port, employing a female SCSI-II connector. DTE Port 2
is always a HSSI port.
Each Access-T45 data port is independently user-configured for data rate

and control signal operation as described in subsequent chapters of this
manual.
R eceive D ata
R eceive Tim ing
Access-T45
DTE Transm it Tim ing
(DCE)
Transm it D ata
Term inal Tim ing
Figure 2-2
Terminal Timing
DTE Timing
Access-T45 data ports are implemented in the DCE configuration, as is
standard for DSU data ports. Each Access-T45 data port provides terminal
timing (gapped for HSSI and smooth for HSD) for the DTE receiving and
transmitting, as illustrated in Figure 2-2.
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Management Access
Management Access
Management interfaces allow operators and installers to configure
Access-T45, obtain status and performance information, receive alarm
information, and execute diagnostics. Access-T45 provides four different
management interfaces:
• A liquid crystal display (LCD) and set of control keys on the front
panel (dual-port models only)
• An ASCII terminal interface to standard VT100, TeleVideo TV 925, and
Wyse WY-75 terminals, or compatible terminal-emulating PCs—local
or remote
• An SNMP SLIP interface to a network management system, offering a com-
prehensive command set based on standard DS3 and MIB-II definitions.
Access to the terminal and SNMP interface is provided via two RS232
ports on the rear panel.
Terminal Interface
Access-T45 can be managed via a standard ASCII terminal or terminal-
emulating PC. Plain-language menus and displays ensure that the ter-
minal interface is straightforward and easy to use. By selecting commands
from the Terminal Interface menus, operators can:
• Configure Access-T45
• Display performance and alarm reports
• Clear performance registers
• Perform diagnostics
• Define passwords
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Management Access
Managing the Far-End Access-T45

Access-T45 lets you establish a supervisory connection to the far end via
the MDL (described later in this section). You can use this connection to
execute any Terminal Interface commands at the far end, and to receive
any Terminal Interface reports from the far end. Thus, you can manage
both ends of the DS3 path from one terminal connected to one Access-T45.
You can also establish a supervisory connection from a Larscom Orion

4000 T3Clear module to an Access-T45. For information regarding remote
connection to a T3Clear, refer to the Clear Channel T3Clear Module Instal-
lation and Operation manual (OR4K-H301-001).
Front Panel Interface

The front-panel interface provides configuration and diagnostic menus in
a two-line, 40-character-wide LCD window. Movement through and selec-
tion from the menus is performed with eight control keys associated with
the LCD, as described in Chapter 4.
Note: The menu displays on the Front-Panel and Terminal Interfaces

are independent. Movement in one will not affect the other. How-
ever, changes entered via either interface will be immediately
implemented in Access-T45 and will be indicated on future dis-
plays from either interface.
Input via the front panel can be disabled via the Terminal Interface if
desired. When the interface is disabled, you can scroll through the dis-
plays and options but cannot change configuration or initiate functions
such as loopbacks or test signals.
The front panel also provides status LEDs, and a Local Annunciator
cut-off key.
Note: Single-HSSI port models are not equipped with the Local Annun-
ciator cut-off key.
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Management Access
DTE
DS3
Access-T45
DTE
LAN Segm ent
RS232
(SLIP)
Term inal Server
SNM P
Manager
Figure 2-3
Access-T45 Communicating with an SNMP Network Manager
SNMP SLIP Interface

Access-T45 includes a built-in SNMP agent which can be accessed via one
of the RS232 Supervisory Ports using SLIP (Serial Line Interface Protocol,
defined in RFC 1055). This allows Access-T45 to be integrated into SNMP-
based management systems such as HP OpenView, Castle Rock SNMPc,
and SunNet Manager. Figure 2-3 shows an example of a typical SNMP
configuration.
Details of SNMP implementation by Access-T45 are provided in Appen-

dices B, C, and D.
Management Ports
Management ports on the Access-T45 rear panel consist of two RS232
ports.
Supervisory Ports
Access-T45 is equipped with two rear-panel RS232 Supervisory Ports
employing DB9 connectors. Each Supervisory Port supports direct or
modem connection to a terminal, PC or SNMP manager.
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Performance Monitoring
Operating parameters for the Supervisory Ports are user-selected via the
Access-T45 software, ensuring compatibility with the widest variety of
equipment and applications. Access to the Supervisory Port can be
restricted by using the password protection feature.
For instructions on configuring the Supervisory Ports, see Configuring the

Supervisory Interface Ports, on page 6-4.
End-to-End Channels
Two channels within the DS3 bandwidth are used for communication
between the Access-T45 units at each end of the DS3 link.
Maintenance Data Link

The DS3 Maintenance Data Link (MDL) is a communication channel to the
far end which resides in the DS3 signal. The MDL is used to transfer status
messages between two units. Thus, a terminal or NMS connected to one
Access-T45 node can obtain performance data from both Access-T45s
attached to the DS3 circuit. The MDL is part of ANSI T1.107a.
FEAC Channel
The Far-End Alarm and Control (FEAC) channel is monitored by
Access-T45 to provide alarm and status information sent from the far-end
terminal. This channel is also used to initiate an LS Line loopback at the
far-end terminal. When no alarm or status information is being trans-
mitted, the FEAC channel is set to All Ones. The FEAC channel is
discussed in detail in Chapter 7.
Access-T45 monitors DS3 performance in accordance with ANSI docu-
ment T1M1.3, June 1991. This section defines the DS3 performance errors,
defects, and failures monitored by Access-T45. Later sections describe how
Access-T45 calculates and registers these errors as performance parameters.
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DS3 Errors
DS3 errors serve as the basis of Access-T45’s calculation of DS3 defects,
failures, and performance parameters. Access-T45 monitors the following
DS3 errors:
• Bipolar Violations (BPV): A B3ZS coding violation
• Frame Bit Error (FE): A violation in the F- or M-Bits of the DS3 frame
• P-Bit Parity Error (P-Bit): A P-Bit parity error on a received M-Frame
(calculated parity does not match the received parity bits)
• CP-Bit Parity Error (CP-Bit): A CP-Bit parity error
• Far End Block Error (FEBE): “Not All 1s” in the three FEBE bits,
resulting from a CP-Bit Parity error at the far end
DS3 Defects and Failures

Access-T45 monitors the following DS3 performance defects:
• Loss of Signal (LOS): Absence of pulses on the received DS3
• Loss of Frame (LOF): Access-T45 cannot acquire frame sync
• Severely Errored Frame (SEF): Either LOS or LOF
• Alarm Indication Signal (AIS): The presence of the DS3 AIS pattern
• Far-End SEF/AIS (Yellow Signal): The two X-bits in an M-frame are 0,
indicating a far-end LOS, LOF, or AIS failure
• Transmit Loss of Clock (TLOC): Declared if Access-T45 loses its clock
source (not defined in T1M1.3, June 1991)
• Receive Loss of Clock (RLOC): Declared if Access-T45 loses the clock
derived from the line (not defined in T1M1.3, June 1991)
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Access-T45 declares DS3 failures based on the length of time a DS3 defect
persists. Table 2-A lists the DS3 failures monitored by Access-T45, the
defect which triggers the failure, the amount of time the defect must be in
effect to warrant a failure (declaration time), and the amount of time the
defect must be absent to clear a failure (clearing time).
Table 2-A
DS3 Failures
Performance Declaration Clearing
Performance Failure Defect Time(seconds) Time(seconds)
Loss of Frame (LOF) OOF 2 10
Alarm Indication Signal (AIS) AIS 2 10
Loss of Signal (LOS) LOS 2 10
Remote Alarm Indication or Yellow (RAI) Far-End SEF/AIS 1 1
Transmit Loss of Clock (TLOC) * TLOC 1 1
Receive Loss of Clock (RLOC) * RLOC 2 2
*Not defined in ANSI document T1M1.3, June 1991
Path and Line Performance Parameters

Access-T45 defines and calculates performance parameters based on the
DS3 errors, defects, and failures described in the previous sections. Perfor-
mance data is available via the Access-T45 supervisory interfaces. Access-
T45 provides performance statistics for these parameters in the form of
register reports covering the current 15-minute interval and the most
recent 8- and 24-hour periods.
Access-T45 monitors three types of DS3 performance parameters: near-

end (NE) path, near-end line, and far-end (FE) path. DS3 paths and lines
are defined as follows:
Path: A framed digital signal between two points which is transported

at the nominal rate of 44.736 Mbps. A DS3 path is independent of the
physical transport system over which the signal is carried.
Line: The physical transport vehicle that provides the means of

moving digital information between two points at the nominal rate of
44.736 Mbps.
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Performance parameters for the NE Path are as follows:

• Code Violations (CV-P): A count of CP-bit parity errors.
• Errored Seconds (ES-P): One-second intervals with one or more CV-Ps
or 1 or more SEF or AIS defects.
• Errored Seconds Type A (ESA-P): One-second intervals with exactly
one CV-P and no SEF or AIS defects.
• Errored Seconds Type B (ESB-P): One-second intervals containing no
less than 2 and no more than 44 CV-Ps and no SEF or AIS defects.
• Severely Errored Seconds (SES-P): One-second intervals containing
45 or more CV-Ps, or one or more SEF or AIS defects.
• Severely Errored Frame/Alarm Indication Signal Second (SAS): One-
second intervals with one or more SEF events or AIS defects.
• Alarm Indication Signal Second (AISS): One-second intervals con-
taining one or more AIS defects.
• Unavailable Seconds (UAS): One-second intervals for which the path
is unavailable. Unavailability begins with the first of 10 consecutive
SES, and ends with the first of 10 consecutive non-SES.
Note: When a path is unavailable, other error counters such as ESA,

ESB, and SES are not incremented.
FE Path parameters are analogous to NE Path parameters but are based on:
• Code Violations (CV-P): Far-end CVs, as determined from FEBE-bit
error indications received from the far end.
• Severely Errored Frame/Alarm Indication Signal Second (SAS): One-
second intervals with one or more SEF or AIS defects at the far end,
based on the X-bits received from the far end.
Performance parameters for the NE Line are as follows:

• Code Violations (CV-L): A count of bipolar violations (BPVs).
• Errored Seconds (ES-L): A count of one-second intervals with one or
more CV-Ls or one or more LOS defects.
• Errored Seconds Type A (ESA-L): A count of one-second intervals
with exactly one CV-L and no LOS defects.
• Errored Seconds Type B (ESB-L): A count of one-second intervals con-
taining no less than 2 and no more than 44 CV-Ls and no LOS defects.
• Loss of Signal Second-Line (LOSS-L): One-second intervals con-
taining one or more LOS defects.
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Alarms
Alarms
Access-T45 allows you to enable alarm generation individually for
numerous conditions, including:
• Performance parameters for the DS3 line interfaces.
• Loss of the receive clock from the DS3 interface.
• Loss of control signals at the DTE ports.
• Activation of loopbacks at the DS3 interface and DTE ports.
• Threshold violations for the NE Path, NE Line, and FE Path registers
(15-minute, 8-hour, and 24-hour)
Alarm conditions are grouped into three categories:

• DS3 alarms reflect various performance parameters for the DS3 inter-
face. Table 2-B divides the DS3 alarms into four categories and defines
the criteria for the various alarms being declared. A DS3 alarm history
is available via the Terminal Interface.
• DTE (HSSI/HSD) alarms include signal alarms and loopback alarms.
Signal alarms indicate the presence or absence of the major hand-
shaking signals. Loopback alarms indicate the activation of various
DTE loopbacks.
• Threshold alarms indicate when a user-specified error limit has been
met or exceeded. The following rules apply to threshold alarms:
❍
Far-end parameters are derived during one-second intervals that
contain no near-end DS3 Rcv LOF or Rcv AIS defects.
❍
Only one threshold-crossing alarm per parameter per time interval
may be declared.
❍
A threshold value of 0 disables declaration of a threshold alarm.
Threshold alarms are grouped into three categories: Near-End Path
(DS3 NE Path), Near-End Line (DS3 NE Line), and Far-End Path (DS3
FE Path). Table 2-C lists the threshold alarms by category and provides
the threshold value ranges for each interval.
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Alarms
Table 2-B
DS3 Alarms
Alarm Type Alarm Criteria
Receive RED LOS, LOF, or AIS failure from the line*

RYEL Receiving Yellow Signal (indicating that far-end equipment has
RLOS declared Red Alarm)*
RLOF LOS failure from the line*
RAIS LOF failure from the line*
RIDL AIS failure from the line*Idle signal received for 2 consecutive sec-
MRED onds; cleared when Idle Signal is absent for 10 consecutive
MYEL seconds.
SYNC LOS or AIS failure reported via the MDL
Yellow Signal failure reported via the MDL
Receiving test pattern sync
Transmit TYEL Transmitting Yellow Signal to line due to Red Alarm or user request
TAIS Transmitting AIS Signal to the line (only by user request)
TIDL Transmitting Idle Signal to the line (only by user request)
Loopback LS-LINE Loopback changes state

LS-DTE Loopback changes state
DS-DTE Loopback changes state
R-LS-LINE Loopback changes state
Equipment TLOC Access-T45 loses the transmit clock*

RLOC Access-T45 loses the receive clock*
*Based on DS3 failures defined in Table 2-A.
Table 2-C
Threshold Alarms
Alarm Group Alarm Interval Value Threshold Alarm Type
Range
DS3 NE Path 15 minute 0-900 CV, ES, ESA, ESB, SES, SAS, AISS, UAS
8 hour 0-28800 CV, ES, ESA, ESB, SES, SAS, AISS,UAS
24 hour 0-65535 CV, ES, ESA, ESB, SES, SAS, AISS, UAS
Note: These alarm types are represented on the screen as
T15m-[Alarm Type]-P, T8H-[Alarm Type]-P, or T24H-[Alarm
Type]-P, respectively.
DS3 NE Line 15 minute 0-900 CV, ES, ESA, ESB, SES, LOSS
8 hour 0-28800 CV, ES, ESA, ESB, SES, LOSS
24 hour 0-65535 CV, ES, ESA, ESB, SES, LOSS
T15m-[Alarm Type]-L, T8H-[Alarm Type]-L, or T24H-[Alarm
Type]-L, respectively.
DS3 FE Path 15 minute 0-900 CV, ES, ESA, ESB, SES, SAS, AISS, UAS
T15m-[Alarm Type]-FEP, T8H-[Alarm Type]-FEP, or T24H-
[Alarm Type]-FEP, respectively.
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Alarms
Alert Indicator
Access-T45 declares an Alert when an alarm condition occurs or is cleared.
Thus, an Alert indicates a change of state either from normal to alarm or
from alarm to normal. These state changes are indicated by the word
ALERT on an active Front-Panel or Terminal Interface.
Alarm Dialout
Access-T45 can be configured to dial out to report alarms via a Supervi-
sory Port. (Alarm dialout is enabled via the user interfaces as described in
Configuring Modem Dialout, on page 6-6). When a user-specified alarm
changes state, Access-T45 dials to connect with the terminal or other
device and transmits a two-line Alert Banner.
The Alert Banner

The Alert Banner includes the date, time, system name, address (always
01), and serial number:
*_* 04/29/97 16:12:45 Access-T45:Name (ADD:01, SN:000267) IS IN ALERT *_*
Alarm Dialout Conditions

The following conditions apply to alarm dialout. Dialout parameters
(including wait-for-connect, inactivity, and backoff times) are specified via
the SYSTEM—Set Modem Dialout menu path.
• The Interface parameter must be set to Modem.
• Dialout occurs only for alarm types specified by the operator.
• Access-T45 dials out only if DCD is inactive (no connection).
• Access-T45 automatically disconnects a dialout connection after a
user-specified period of inactivity. (This feature can be disabled.)
• If an outstanding alert notification (indicated by the Alert Indicator) is
not cleared and the connection is terminated by the user without the
alarm being cleared, Access-T45 will immediately dial out to report the
alarm.
• If the Alert Indicator is not cleared after an alarm has been reported
and Access-T45 hangs up due to inactivity, Access-T45 will wait a user-
specified “backoff” period after disconnection and then dial out to
report the alarm again.
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Loopbacks
Responding to Alarm Dialout

After receiving the Alert Banner, you should view the Alarm History to
identify the new alarm(s). Then, after any desired tests or other actions
have been completed, you should clear the alarm by clearing the Alarm
History and the Alert Indicator, thus preventing continued dialouts to
report the same alarm. Procedures for viewing and clearing the Alarm
History and Alert Indicator are presented in Chapter 7.
Local Annunciator and Fuse Alarm (Dual-Port Models Only)

Access-T45 provides a pair of form C relays to drive external alarm annun-
ciation devices, such as bells or lights. One relay, called the Fuse Alarm
relay, is activated when the unit loses power. The other relay, called the
Local Annunciator relay, is activated whenever a user-specified alarm is
detected by Access-T45.
The relay contacts are “dry”—i.e., they carry no power from Access-T45,
so the external alarm circuit must include the power source. Each relay can
support an input voltage up to 60 Vdc or 42.4 Vac.
Loopbacks
To help you quickly isolate problems within the network, Access-T45 pro-
vides several loopback modes, as illustrated in Figure 2-4, and in greater
detail in Figure 8-1. The loopbacks are positioned at several points within
Access-T45 to conform with network requirements and assist in diag-
nosing problems.
The loopbacks are divided into two groups: local and remote. Remote
loopbacks are loopbacks requested of the far-end by the local Access-T45.
Loopback names are based on the functional division of Access-T45 into

four sections: the line side, data side, channel side, and user side. For the
most part, loopback names consist of two parts: the functional position
within Access-T45 and the direction in which the signal is looped (toward
the DTE or toward the line). For instance, CS DTE loopback is positioned
in the channel side of Access-T45 and the received signal from the DTE is
looped back toward the DTE.
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Loopbacks
Local and remote User-Side Line (US Line) loopbacks test communications
between Access-T45 and the DTE. Like most Access-T45 loopbacks, US
Line loopbacks are initiated via the Supervisory Interface. However, US
Line loopback commands are signaled via the DTE cable. Success of US
Line loopbacks is dependent on whether the DTE recognizes these stan-
dard loopback control signals.
All Access-T45 loopbacks are bridged loopbacks, which means that the
normal signal path is not broken. For example, when a CS DTE loopback
is active, the signal from the DTE continues toward the line and the far-
end Access-T45, as well as being looped back toward the local DTE.
Naturally, the signal path toward the local DTE is broken at the point
where the looped signal is sent back to the DTE, preventing the signal
from the far-end Access-T45 from conflicting with the looped signal.

Figure 2-4
Access-T45 Loopbacks
AC45-0311-002 2–17
The Access-T45 Front Panel

The Access-T45 front panel, illustrated in Figures 2-5 and 2-6, includes the
following controls and indicators:
• A 2-line, 40-characters-per-line LCD (liquid crystal display) to display
software menus (not available on single-port models).
• 8 control keys associated with the LCD, for moving through menus
and selecting menu items (not available on single-port models).
• Status LEDs for DTE and network interfaces, hardware failure, and
local annunciator, as described in Table 2-D.
• Annunciator Cut-Off (ACO) switch to turn off the local annunciator
(not available on single-port models).
Operation of the front-panel LCD and keypad can be disabled to prevent

unauthorized use if so desired.
Local Annunciator (Dual-Port Models Only)

Access-T45 provides a relay on the rear panel of all dual-port units, to con-
trol an external annunciator device such as a bell or light. This local
annunciator relay is activated (i.e., the normally-open contacts are closed
and the normally-closed contacts are opened) by the occurrence of user-
selected alarms. The ACO indicator lights when the relay is activated.
The local annunciator relay can be reset (deactivated) by pressing the light
grey button above the ACO indicator on the front panel. The relay can also
be reset on command via the user interfaces.
For instructions on how to configure alarms for local annunciation, refer

to the section entitled Configuring Alarms, on page 6-22.
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Figure 2-5
Access-T45 Front Panel (Dual-port Models)
AC45-0311-002 2–19

Figure 2-6
Access-T45 Front Panel (Single HSSI-port Models)
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Downloading Access-T45 Software
Table 2-D
Front Panel Status Indicators
Indicator Color Condition
SYSTEM Green Normal operation

Green Flashing Programming inactive flash memory
Red Error during self-test
TEST Yellow Loopback or test in progress

Off Normal operation
LINE Green Normal signal present from the T3 line

Yellow Yellow Signal being received from the T3 line
Red Red Alarm (AIS, LOF, or LOS)
ERR Red Access-T45 is receiving BPVs

Off Normal operation
PORT 1 Green Port 1 is mapped onto the network and operating normally
Yellow Port 1 is in DTE loopback
Red Port 1 DSR/CTS/DCD or TA not being asserted
Off Port 1 is not mapped onto the network
PORT 2 Green Port 2 is mapped onto the network and operating normally
Yellow Port 2 is in DTE loopback
Red Port 2 CA or TA not being asserted
Off Port 2 is not mapped onto the network
ACO Red Local annunciator relay activated

Off Local annunciator relay not activated
ACO switch — Pressing this switch resets (de-activates) the local annunciator relay
Downloading Access-T45 Software

To simplify upgrades of installed units, Access-T45 can receive downloads
of new software via the Supervisory Ports. Instructions for downloading
new versions of the Access-T45 software can be found in the Larscom pub-
lication, Access-T45 Software Download Instructions, AC45-6301-00x.
Software Compatibility
Access-T45 models with software Rev. 3B interoperate with all previous
Access-T45 and T3Clear models, with the exception of the Remote Connect
to Far End feature (Connect command). The Connect feature is not supported
on the T3Clear. Therefore, you can connect from a T3Clear to an Access-
T45, but you cannot connect from an Access-T45 back to a T3 Clear.
Note: The Connect feature is not supported on software revisions prior

to 2D.
AC45-0311-002 2–21
Service Ordering
Service Ordering
When ordering T3 service, provide the telephone company with the infor-
mation given in Table 2-E.
Table 2-E
Service Ordering Information
Network Interface Jack DSX-3, 75 ohm BNC
UL File Number E136536
Specifications
Specifications for Access-T45 are provided in Table 2-F.
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Specifications
Table 2-F
Specifications
Electrical DSX-3 per ANSI T1.404
Line Build Out 0 to 225 feet, or 225 to 450 feet
Receive Equalization Based on cable length and transmitter
Line Code B3ZS
Line Rate 44.736 Mbps ±20 ppm
Frame Format Per ANSI T1.404 (C-Bit Parity)
Alarm Signaling Yellow Signal sent on Red Alarm; AIS and Idle available as test signal
Connectors (2) 75 ohm BNC coaxial (female)
Data (DTE) Ports
HSD Type CCITT V.35 (V.10/V.11); compatible with RS449
DB25 female connector (EIA-530)
Adapters for MS34 (V.35) and DC37 (RS449) are available
HSSI Type TIA/EIA Committee TR-30.2 Proposal Number 2796 MECL 10KH
50-pin high-density (SCSI-II) connector
Data Rates Increments of 3.158 Mbps to 44.2 Mbps (HSSI) or 12.632 Mbps (HSD)
One port can be disabled for single-port mode
Configuration Set via Supervisory Interfaces, maintained in non-volatile memory
Error Counts Bipolar Violations, Frame Errors, P-Bit Parity, CP-Bit Parity, and FEBE
Perf. Parameters 24-hour registers per T1M1.3, 1991
Data Storage Last 24 hours and 8 hours in 15 minute increments
Alarms Loss of clock, loss of signal, loopback activation and threshold alarms:
Near-end path, near-end line, far-end path
Diagnostics
Loopbacks Local and Remote at both DS3 and DTE port levels
Self-Test RAM, ROM, Flash ROM, and register tests
Performance Registers Per T1M1.3, 1991, plus additional 8-hour registers
Alarm Reporting Automatic dialout (ASCII); Form C relay for local annunciation
Supervisory Interfaces
Supervisory Ports (2) RS232 ASCII, 600 to 38400 baud asynchronous, or SNMP (SLIP); DB-9 male
DTE connectors
Front Panel Menu driven: 80 character LCD, 8 entry keys, 7 LED status indicators
Time of Day Clock Accuracy 1 Minute/1 Month
Miscellaneous
Power ac: 100 to 120 V ac, or 200 to 240 V ac options; 50 to 60 Hz
dc: -48 V dc (office battery), -42 to -56 V dc; 620-400 mA
T2000mA (ac) or T1000mA (dc) timed fuse on rear panel
Form C relay for fuse alarm
Relay Voltages Maximum 60 Vdc or 42.4 Vac, peak
Dimensions 3.5 x 17 x 12.75 inches (H x W x D)
Mounting Options 19-inch or 23-inch rack-mount (various projections), or tabletop
Weight 7.3 pounds
o o
Ambient Temperature 0 to 40 C (32 to 105 F)
Relative Humidity 5% to 80%, non-condensing
Regulatory
FCC Compliance Part 15, Class A/UL 1950; C15P22 Class A; IEC 61000
UL Recognition UL 1459 centralized dc requirements
DC Power Supply Articles 110-16, 110-17, and 110-18 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA 70UL Standard 1277;
DC Power Cable Article 340 of the National Electrical Code
CE Marked
AC45-0311-002 2–23
Specifications
AC45-0311-002 2–24
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1a Installing the Access-T45
This chapter describes Access-T45 equipment mounting and wiring con-
nections. All wiring connections are made to connectors on the rear panel
of Access-T45. Figures 3-1 and 3-2 show the rear panel layouts for the
Access-T45 single HSSI port and dual-port models.
Access-T45 includes no user-configurable switches or jumpers; all config-

uration is performed through the supervisory interfaces.
Connection to Other Equipment:

Interconection circuits shall be selected to provide
continued conformance with the requirements of
EN60950:1992/A3:1995 Clause 2.3 for SELV Circuits,
and with the requirements of Clause 6 for TNV Circuits.
Anschluß an andere Geräte:

Die Verbindungsleitungen werden so gewählt, daß
die Anforderungen von EN 60950:1992/A3:1995
Absatz 2.3 für Schutz-Kleinspannung-Stromkreise
(SELV-Kreise) und die Anforderungen von Absatz 6
für Fernsprechnetzspannung-Stromkreise (TNV-
Kreise) weiterhin erfüllt werden.
AC45-0311-002 3–1
Installing the Access-T45

Figure 3-1
Access-T45 Rear Panel (Dual-Port Models)
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Figure 3-2
Access-T45 Rear Panel (Single HSSI-Port)
AC45-0311-002 3–3
Receiving, Unpacking, and Inspecting
Receiving, Unpacking, and Inspecting

Upon receipt of equipment, examine the shipping containers. If signs of
damage or rough handling are evident, have an agent of the carrier
present when the equipment is unpacked.
Unpack the equipment carefully. Inspect it for scratches, dents, cracks, etc.
If the equipment is damaged, save all packing materials and notify both
Larscom and the carrier immediately. If repair or replacement services are
required, follow the appropriate procedures given in Chapter 9.
We recommended that you store Access-T45 shipping containers for

future shipping and/or storage of the unit.
CAUTION: Installation should be performed by trained service

personnel only.
Mounting
Brackets are provided for mounting Access-T45 in either the 19-inch or
23-inch equipment rack or cabinet. Alternatively, Access-T45 can be placed
on a table or desk top. Overall dimensions of Access-T45 are provided in
Table 2-F. Rear access is required to install Access-T45 interface wiring and
cables, and for access to the power connector and switch.
WARNING: Ventilation holes are provided on the left, right,

front, and rear of the unit. For proper ventilation of
the unit, installation should provide a minimum of
three inches of clearance on all sides of Access-T45.
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Mounting
To rack-mount Access-T45:
1. Determine the desired location. Access-T45 requires 3.5 vertical inches
(two shelf positions) of rack space, and 3 inches of clearance on all
sides for ventilation.
2. Access-T45 includes a pair of mounting ears which can be positioned
to fit Access-T45 in a 19-inch or 23-inch equipment rack. Three sets of
holes allow Access-T45 to project from the rack by various amounts.
Using the hardware provided, install the mounting ears on the sides of Access-
T45 in the appropriate orientation for the rack width and desired projection.
3. Mount Access-T45 securely in the rack.
Stacking Requirements
Table 3-A defines Larscom’s recommendations for stack units in a nineteen
inch open rack. To use this table, note that you count units in a rack from
the bottom up. Therefore, the bottom unit would be number one, the unit
it above it would be number two, etc.
Note: To mount more units than recommended in the table, leave a

two-RU gap between stacks.
Table 3-A
Access-T45 Stacking Recommendations
Maximum Stackable Units Per Temperatures
AC POWERED UNITS DC POWERED UNITS
Ambient Maximum Ambient Maximum

Temperature ° C Units Temperature ° C Units
40 1 40 1
35 4 35 4
30 6 30 7
25 9 25 11
20 11 20 14
15 14 15 17
10 19 10 20
AC45-0311-002 3–5
Connecting the DS3 (T3 Network) Lines
Connecting the DS3 (T3 Network) Lines

Connections between Access-T45 and the carrier-provided or private net-
work transmission equipment are made to the Access-T45 DS3 Line Port,
which consists of two 75-ohm BNC female coaxial connectors labeled DS3
XMT and DS3 RCV. This interface conforms to the DS3 interface standards
for transmission equipment and should be connected only to equipment
which is designed to the same interface standard.
Connections are made using standard 75-ohm coaxial cables. A cable is

available from Larscom in several lengths (part 070-1253-0xx); or you can
use equivalent cables, such as AT&T 734A.
To connect Access-T45 to the T3 transmission equipment:

1. Obtain the required cables. For direct connection to the transmission
equipment, you will need one pair of cables with a maximum length
of 900 feet each. For connection through a DSX-3 Cross Connect, you
will need two pairs of cables with maximum lengths of 450 feet. (See
Figure 3-2 for illustrations of the two connection options.)
2. For direct connection, install one cable between the Access-T45 XMT
connector and the RCV connector on the DS3 transmission equipment.
Install the other cable between the Access-T45 RCV connector and the
XMT connector on the DS3 transmission equipment.
3. For connection through a DSX-3 Cross Connect, use a pair of cables to
connect the Access-T45 XMT connector with the DS3 transmission
equipment RCV connector via the DSX-3 as illustrated in the second
example in Figure 3-3. Similarly, use a pair of cables to connect the
Access-T45 RCV connector with the DS3 transmission equipment XMT
connector.
4. It is important that the Line Build-Out settings on the transmit ports
and the Line Equalization settings on the receive ports be configured
properly on both Access-T45 and the transmission equipment. For
instructions on setting Line Build-Out and equalization, refer to the
section entitled Configuring the DS3 Interface, on page 6-14.
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Connecting the Data (DTE) Ports
A. Direct C oax C onnections
DS3
Access-T45 AT & T 734A Coax C able Transmission
Equipm ent
0 – 900 feet
B. Connection T hrough a DS X-3 C ross-Connect
DS3
Access-T45 AT & T 734A Coax AT & T 734A Coax Transmission
DSX-3 Equipm ent
0 – 450 feet 0 – 450 feet
Figure 3-3
Connecting Access-T45 to DS3 Transmission Equipment

User equipment (DTE) is connected to Access-T45 via DTE ports labeled
either DTE, DTE PORT 1 or DTE PORT 2 on the rear panel. Depending on the
unit ordered, DTE PORT 1 is either an HSD (V.35/RS449) port employing a
female 25-pin D-type connector, or a HSSI port employing a female 50-pin
SCSI-II connector. DTE Port 2 is always a HSSI port (female 50-pin SCSI-II).
On single HSSI port models, the DTE port is simply labeled DTE.
Note: Access-T45 DTE ports are configured as DCE devices, while user
equipment ports are usually configured as DTE devices; thus,
straight-through cables are generally required.
Figures 3-4 and 3-5 illustrate the HSSI connector and signal paths. Table 3-B
identifies and defines the HSSI pins.
Figures 3-6 and 3-7 illustrate the HSD connector and signal paths. Table 3-C
identifies and defines the HSD pins.
AC45-0311-002 3–7
To connect a DTE to an Access-T45 DTE port, follow these steps:

1. Locate and verify the appropriate connector on the DTE.
2. Locate and verify the appropriate connector (DTE, DTE PORT 1 or DTE PORT 2)
on the Access-T45 rear panel.
3. Determine and obtain the proper cable for connecting between the DTE
and Access-T45. Larscom cables are identified in Table 9-A and illus-
trated in Appendix A.
4. Install the cable between the Access-T45 and the DTE, making sure that
each connector is oriented properly and mated securely.
Note: A cable connected to a HSSI or a V.35 port should not exceed 50 feet.

Figure 3-4
HSSI DTE Connector, 50-Pin High-Density (SCSI-II)
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1

1The Terminal Timing signal is used to clock in send data. Ordinarily, the
External Clock signal is Transmit Clock, used to clock data out of the DTE,
looped back from the DTE in phase with Transmit Data.
Figure 3-5
HSSI Signal Paths
AC45-0311-002 3–9
Table 3-B
HSSI Signals
Signal Direction Pin Signal

Name DTE — Access-T45 + - Function
Send Data (SD) → 11 36 The data path from DTE to Access-T45.
Receive Data (RD) ← 4 29 The data path from Access-T45 to the DTE.
DTE Ready (TA) → 8 33 Asserted by the DTE to indicate that it is ready to send
and receive data.
DCE Ready (CA) ← 3 28 Asserted by Access-T45 to indicate that it is ready to

both send and receive data.
Send Timing (ST) ← 6 31 The clock signal from Access-T45 to the DTE used to
clock Transmit Data out.
Terminal Timing (TT) → 9 34 A clock signal from the DTE to Access-T45, used in Ter-
minal Timing Mode to clock Transmit Data into
Access-T45.
Receive Timing (RT) ← 2 27 Provided by Access-T45 to the DTE to clock Receive

Data in.
Loopback A → 101 353 Asserted separately or together by the DTE to control

(LA)Loopback B (LB) 2 7 Access-T45 loopbacks.
Loopback C (LC) ← 5 30 Asserted by Access-T45 to control DTE loopbacks.
Test Mode (TM) ← 24 49 Asserted by Access-T45 to indicate that a loopback or

test pattern is in effect.
Signal Ground (GND) NA Pins 1, 7, 13, 19, 25, 26, 32, 38, 44, 50
Reserved NA Pins 15-18, 21-23, 40-43, and 46-48
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Figure 3-6
HSD DTE Connector, EIA530 (DB25)

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*Note: The External Clock signal is used to clock in send data.
Figure 3-7
HSD Interface Signal Paths
AC45-0311-002 3–11
Table 3-C
HSD Signals
Direction- Pins
Signal DTE — Signal
Name Access-T45 + + Function
Transmit Data (TD) → 2 14 The data path from the DTE to Access-T45.
Receive Data (RD) ← 3 16 The data path from Access-T45 to the DTE.
Request to Send (RTS) → 4 19 Asserted by the DTE when it is ready to transmit

(or Ready to Send) data.
Clear to Send (CTS) ← 5 - Asserted by Access-T45 to indicate that its trans-

mit path is available.
Data Set Ready (DSR) ← 6 - Asserted by Access-T45 to indicate that it is pow-

ered on and has passed self-test.
Signal Ground (GND) − - 7, 10, Signal Ground

13, 22
Data Carrier Detect (DCD) ← 8 - Asserted by Access-T45 to indicate that the chan-
nel is available in the receive direction.
Transmit Clock (TX clk) ← 15 12 Provided by Access-T45 to the DTE to clock Trans-
mit Data out.
External Clock (EC) → 24 11 A clock signal from the DTE to Access-T45, used in
the Terminal Timing Mode to clock Transmit
Data into Access-T45.
Receive Clock (RX clk) ← 17 9 Provided by Access-T45 to the DTE to clock

Receive Data in.
Local Loopback (Loc Lp) → 18 - Asserted by the DTE to request the local Access-
T45 to loop back to the local DTE.
Remote Loopback (Rem Lp) → 21 - Asserted by the DTE to request the far-end
Access-T45 to loop back data it receives.
DTE Ready (TA) → 20 23 Asserted by the DTE to indicate that it is ready to

send and receive data.
Test Mode (TM) ← 25 - Asserted by Access-T45 to indicate that a loop-

back or test pattern is in effect
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Connecting the Supervisory Ports

Access-T45 is equipped with two Supervisory Ports (SUPV1 and SUPV2) for
connection to a local or remote ASCII terminal. Each port is an asynchro-
nous RS232 interface operating in DTE mode with numerous configurable
parameters. These parameters must match the operating parameters of the
terminal or other device connected to the port. Complete instructions for
configuring the Supervisory Ports are provided in Chapter 6.
Male DB9 connectors SUPV1 and SUPV2 are located on the rear panel.
Figure 3-8 shows the pinouts for these connectors. Because an Access-T45
Supervisory Port operates in DTE mode, connection to a local terminal
requires a null modem (DTE-to-DTE) cable. Remote connection via
modems requires the use of a standard DTE-to-DCE cable.
Larscom offers several Supervisory Port cables, as identified in Table 9-A.

Pinouts for these cables are illustrated in Appendix A. You can also obtain
or build equivalent cables. Figure 3-9 shows the connections required to
interface an Access-T45 Supervisory Port to either a terminal or a modem.

Figure 3-8
Supervisory Port Pinouts (RS232)
AC45-0311-002 3–13
Mgm t A ccess-T45 A ccess-T45

D evice Supv Port Modem Supv Port
3 3 2 3
2 2 3 2
20 6 6 6
6 4 20 4
7 5 7 5
D TE-to-DTE C onnections D TE-to-DC E Connections
Figure 3-9
Connections to the Access-T45 Supervisory Port
Perform the following steps to connect a terminal or modem to

Access-T45:
1. Locate and verify the appropriate connector on the terminal, computer, or
modem.
2. Locate and verify the appropriate connector (SUPV PORT 1 or SUPV PORT 2) on
the Access-T45 rear panel.
3. Determine and obtain the proper cable for connecting between the termi-
nal, computer, or modem and Access-T45.
4. Install the cable between the Access-T45 and the DTE, making sure that
each connector is oriented properly and mated securely.
5. Ensure that communication parameters of the terminal (and modems, if used)
match those of the Access-T45 Supervisory Port. For instructions on setting
communication parameters, to the section entitled Configuring the
Note: When connecting to an SNMP manager, verify that all the IP

addresses are valid. Refer to Appendix B, Standard MIB-II Defi-
nitions for more information
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Configuring Modems
Access-T45 has been tested for operation with the Intel Puredata, Hayes
Accura144, and U.S. Robotics Sportster modems.
To configure the modem, follow these steps:

1. Consult the modem manual for configuration procedures.
2. Configure the modem to the following settings:
• Auto answer (S0=1).
• DTR enabled (&D0).
• Quiet mode (Q0).
• Numeric Code (V0).
• DCD enabled (&C1).
• Echo off (E0).
• Wait-for-Connect (S7=125).
3. Set the Access-T45 Supervisory Port’s communication parameters to the
desired values, making sure that the Interface parameter is set to
Modem. For instructions, refer to the section entitled Configuring the
AC45-0311-002 3–15
Connecting the Local Annunciator and Fuse Alarm
Connecting the Local Annunciator and Fuse Alarm

Access-T45 dual-port models provide a pair of form C relays to drive
external alarm annunciation devices, such as bells or lights.
Note: These relays are not available on single-HSSI port models.
One relay, called the Fuse Alarm relay, is activated whenever the unit loses
power. The other relay, called the Local Annunciator relay, is activated
when any user-specified alarm is detected by Access-T45.
Local annunciation for alarms is defined via the Enable and Bell options
under ALARMS—Setup, as described in Chapter 6.
The Fuse Alarm and Local Annunciator relays are “dry”—i.e., they do not
carry current from Access-T45. Therefore, any annunciation device con-
nected to either relay must be externally powered. The relays support both
normally open and normally closed circuits for the annunciation devices.

To normally closed, To normally closed,

externally powered externally powered
local annunciator circuit fuse alarm circuit

To comm on terminal

of fuse alarm circuit
To normally open, To normally open,
externally powered externally powered
local annunciator circuit

fuse alarm circuit
Figure 3-10
Local Annunciator and Fuse Alarm Connections
Local Annunciator and Fuse Alarm connections are made to connectors

that plug into ANN and ALM, respectively, on the Access-T45 rear panel.
Pinouts for ANN and ALM connectors are shown in Figure 3-10. Each
relay can support an input voltage up to 60 Vdc or 42.4 Vac.
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Connecting the External (Station) Clock
To make connections for the local annunciator or fuse alarm, follow these
steps:
1. Insert the alarm leads into the appropriate connector plug openings (2 and 3
for a normally closed circuit, or 1 and 2 for a normally open circuit).
2. Tighten the corresponding screws on the top of the connector plug until the
leads are secured to the plug.
3. Mate the connector plug with the appropriate socket on the Access-T45 rear
panel.
Connecting the External (Station) Clock

If a station clock is to be used as the reference clock:
1. Connect the clock cable to the EXT CLOCK female BNC connector on the rear
panel of Access-T45.
Note: The EXT. CLOCK input accepts TTL logic levels and has an imped-
ance of 50 ohms. The external clock frequency must be either
1.544 MHz ± 20 ppm or 8 KHz ± 20 ppm.
2. Ensure that the Access-T45 is configured for a station clock as described in

Configuring the DS3 Interface, on page 6-14.
Connecting the Power

Access-T45 is powered by an ac or dc power supply. Power supply speci-
fications are given in Table 2-F.
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AC Power Supplies
The ac power module on the left side of the rear panel is equipped with
an on/off switch, an integral fuse, and a three-prong male connector. A
separate ac power cord is supplied with the unit. Acceptable ac voltage
and frequency ranges are 100-to-120 or 200-to-240 volts, 50 to 60 Hz.
CAUTION: This equipment has been assessed as pluggable

equipment, and therefore the AC power wall socket
outlet must be installed near the equipment and
must be easily accessible.
VORSICHT: Dieses Gerät wurde als steckbares Gerät eingestuft;

die Wechselstrom-Netzsteckdose muß deshalb in
de r Näh e de s Gerä ts in sta lliert un d lei cht
zugänglich sein.
To apply power to the Access-T45, perform the following steps:

1. Before connecting power, ensure that the on/off switch is in the O (off)
position.
CAUTION: The AC power switch must be in the OFF position

before you install the unit or remove it from the
rack. Failure to turn off power may result in dam-
age to the Access-T45 power supply.
VORSICHT: Der Netzschalter des Geräts muß auf Aus stehen,

bevor das Gerät installiert bzw. aus dem Gestell
herausgenommen wird. Wenn das Gerät nicht abge-
schaltet wird, kann das Netzteil des Access-T45
beschädigt werden.
2. Using the ac power cord provided with the Access-T45, connect the
Access-T45 to the ac power source.
3. Switch the ac power on/off switch to the I position.
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DC Power Supplies
Access-T45 units equipped with a dc power supply are powered from a
-48 volt dc source, such as an office battery or an ac-to-dc converter.
DC Power Cable Assembly

For dc power sources, Larscom offers a UL-approved DC Power Cable
Assembly (part number 083-2213-0xx). One end of this cable assembly is
a keyed connector which plugs directly into the dc connector on the
Access-T45; the other end has three bare wires for connection to the dc
source.
Note: The Larscom DC Power Cable Assembly is constructed per UL

Standard 1277 for applications in accordance with Article 340
and other applicable parts of the National Electrical Code. It con-
forms to the UL product category Power Cable Assemblies.
WARNING: In the United States, Access-T45 must be installed

in a restricted access area, which limits access to
qualified personnel, if the Larscom DC Power Cable
Assembly (centralized dc) is used. The DC Power
Cable Assembly should be installed in a cable tray
to protect it from physical damage. Up to 7 feet of
the DC Power Cable Assembly may be exposed
between the cable tray and the equipment.
If you are using the Larscom DC Power Cable Assembly, connect power
as follows:
1. Make the necessary connections to the battery end of the cable as appropriate
for the particular dc power source.
2. Insert the keyed plug of the cable into the keyed connector on the Access-T45
rear panel.
Constructing a DC Power Cable

If the Larscom cable assembly is not used, and the power source is dc, an
appropriate cable can be constructed using the blue mating connector
included in the Access-T45 accessory packet. Note that mating connector
requires soldered wire connections. Figure 3-11 illustrates the pinouts of
the keyed power connector.
AC45-0311-002 3–19

Figure 3-11
Keyed DC Power Connector
Assemble the Access-T45 end of the cable and connect to the dc power
source as follows:
1. Remove the mating plug, pins, and housing from the accessory packet that
came with your unit. (Contact Larscom if these parts have been lost.)
2. Using #14 AWG wire, solder the -48 volt dc power, return, and ground leads
to the pins. (The CHS GND screw on the rear panel is for factory and reg-
ulatory agency use.)
3. Using Figure 3-11 or the Access-T45 rear panel dc connector as a refer-
ence, determine which pins go into which holes of the connector.
CAUTION: Be very careful to match the wires/pins to the

proper connector holes. A special extraction tool is
required to remove the pins from the connector once
they are fully inserted.
VORSICHT: Vergewissern Sie sich genau, daß die Leitungen/Stifte

in die richtigen Anschlußöffnungen gesteckt werden.
Wenn die Stifte einmal ganz eingesteckt wurden, kön-
nen sie nur mit einem speziellen Abziehwerkzeug
aus dem Anschlußelement entfernt werden.
4. Push the pins into the connector until they snap.

5. Clamp the wires into one side of the housing; then attach the mating side of
the housing.
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6. Make the necessary connections to the battery end of the cable as appropriate
for the particular dc power source.
7. Insert the keyed plug of the cable into the keyed connector on the Access-T45
rear panel.
Converting from AC-to-DC Power

For ac power sources, Larscom offers an external 110/240 V, 50/60 Hz
ac-to-dc power converter (part number 650-548-06). This ac-to-dc con-
verter includes a keyed connector which plugs directly into the dc
connector on the Access-T45.
When using a Class-2 external ac-to-dc converter, the Access-T45 can be

installed outside the restricted access area.
If you are using the Larscom ac-to-dc converter, connect power as follows:
1. Insert the keyed plug of the converter cable into the keyed connector on the
Access-T45 rear panel.
2. Plug the ac power connector into a standard ac socket.
Fuses
The Access-T45 provides overcurrent protection with a T1000mA/250 V
(for dc) or T2000mA/250 V (for AC) timed fuse. The fuse is mounted in
the rear panel. If the fuse blows, first try to determine whether there is an
existing problem with the power provided to the Access-T45. Then
remove the blown fuse and insert a new one. If replacement fuses continue
to fail, there is a problem either in the power source or in the Access-T45;
call Larscom Customer Service.
To replace a fuse on an ac-powered unit:

1. Disconnect the power cord from the Access-T45.
2. Locate the fuse holder just to the left of the ac power socket.
3. Using a flat-head screwdriver inserted just behind the fuse holder tab
at the edge of the ac power socket, pry the fuse holder loose.
4. Remove the fuse holder from the rear panel.
5. Remove the primary fuse (the fuse which has been in use), which is vis-
ible at the back of the holder. If you determine that it is blown, discard it.
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Power-Up Self-Test
6. Get the spare fuse, by pushing the square core from the large rectangular
portion of the fuse holder and prying out the fuse. (If the spare fuse holder
is empty, obtain an appropriate fuse as indicated in Table 9-A.)
7. Install the spare fuse in place of the removed primary fuse.
8. Replace the spare fuse if a spare is available; then re-insert the spare fuse
section of the fuse holder.
9. Re-insert the fuse holder in its position next to the ac power socket, and
push it in until it snaps into place.
To replace a fuse on a dc-powered unit:

1. Disconnect the power cord from the Access-T45.
2. Locate the fuse holder just to the left of the dc power socket.
3. Using a flat-head screwdriver, turn the fuse holder counter-clockwise. It
will eject as you turn it.
4. Pull the fuse holder out and remove the fuse.
5. Install the spare fuse in place of the removed primary fuse.
Power-Up Self-Test
Immediately after power-up, Access-T45 performs diagnostic tests to
verify that the unit is operating properly. Specifically, Access-T45 initiates
the following tests:
• Faulty LED check
• EPROM Checksum Test
• SRAM Test
• SCC Tests
• Flash Checksum Test
The normal power-up self-test lasts about 30 seconds. Progress is indi-

cated by the front-panel LEDs as they light up in the order shown in
Table 3-D.
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Power-Up Self-Test
Table 3-D
Self-Test LED Status
Color/
LED Condition Status
All Initially flash various colors, then turn Faulty LED Check in progress
off Faulty LED Check complete
LINE Amber EEPROM Checksum test in progress

Red EEPROM Checksum complete
PORT 1 (PORT) Amber SRAM Test in progress

Red SRAM Test complete
PORT 2* Amber SCC Test in progress

Flashes Amber SCC Test complete
ERR Amber Flash 1 Checksum Test in progress

Green Flash 1 Checksum Test passed
Red Flash 1 Checksum Test failed
TEST Amber Flash 2 Checksum Test in progress

Green Flash 2 Checksum Test passed
Red Flash 2 Checksum Test failed
All Off Boot EEPROM Tests are complete
System Green Self-test completed successfully
*Not available on Single-HSSI port models.
If the self-test fails, one of two things will happen; either the SYSTEM LED
will flash green, indicating that Access-T45 is programming inactive flash
memory, or the SYSTEM LED will turn red, signifying that the self-test
failed for some other reason.
If Access-T45 fails the self-test, call the Larscom Customer Service Depart-
ment. See Contacting Customer Service, on page 9-3 for further information.
Note: You can restart Access-T45 to re-run the basic diagnostics. To restart
Access-T45 from the front panel, press the left scroll arrow key (<),
the right scroll arrow key (>), and the Enter key simultaneously.
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Power-Up Self-Test
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4
1a Overview of the User Interface
This chapter describes the general operation of the primary user inter-
faces: the Front-Panel Interface (the LCD “menu window”) and the
Terminal Interface. It describes the general menu structure and outlines
the various menu paths.
Note: Operation of the SNMP management interface is not described

in this chapter. The Access-T45’s SNMP agent operates accord-
ing to SNMP specifications and the implementations defined in
Appendices B, C, and D. Operator interface characteristics
depend on the particular SNMP manager.
Structure and contents of the user interface menus are outlined in

Chapter 5. Specific configuration procedures, status and performance
reporting, and diagnostic procedures are presented in Chapters 6, 7, and 8,
respectively.
User Interface Elements

The Front-Panel Interface and the Terminal Interface are implemented
using the same basic menu structure and operating principles. However,
the size of the front-panel LCD menu window (40 characters by 2 lines)
means that the way things are displayed differs significantly between the
two user interfaces. This section describes the common elements of the
user interfaces, and points out the basic ways in which they differ. Specific
menu path differences between the two user interfaces are detailed in
Chapters 5 through 8.
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Overview of the User Interface
The Terminal Interface Display
The following terms describe elements of the user interfaces:

• Menus are lists from which you select an item, or select options for a
group of parameters. The Main Menu is the top-level menu; a sub-
menu is any menu below the Main Menu. On the Terminal Interface,
submenus are sometimes called drop-down menus.
• Menu paths are the sequences of menus or choices that lead from one
of the seven choices on the Main Menu (i.e., System, Alarms, Line,
DTE, Test, Reports, Commands). A menu path can contain many levels
of submenus.
• Parameters are aspects of configuration for which the user can select
among various options.
• Dialog boxes consist of messages to the operator and/or places for the
operator to enter text strings or other items. Dialog boxes occur only
on the Terminal Interface.
• Configuration screens are dialog boxes in which multiple parameters
are defined.
• Fields are areas in menus, dialog boxes, and configuration screen
where options are selected or information entered.

The Terminal Interface display, illustrated in Figure 4-1, includes a Title
Bar, a Main Menu Line, and a Menu and Report Display Area.
Note: The screens in this manual reflect the interface of dual port
Access-T45 models with HSD and HSSI ports. Your screens may
vary depending upon the DTE configuration of your unit.
The Title Bar appears at the top of the terminal display at all times and
contains the following information:
Node Address: The user-defined node address, displayed as sp x. When

the user is communicating to a far-end device, the display changes to sp r.
Alert Indicator: If ALERT appears to the right of the node address, there is
an uncleared change-of-state at an enabled alarm. The change may be
from normal to alarm or from alarm to normal.
Product Name: The center of the Title Bar is reserved for the product
name.
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System Name: The user-defined system name for Access-T45 appears at

the far right of the Title Bar.
The Main Menu Line is a one-line area directly under the Title Bar. The
Main Menu Line serves as the top level for all the menu paths available
via the Terminal Interface.
The Menu and Report display area is a 21-line area beneath the Main
Menu Line. In most situations, this area displays drop-down menus for
the currently active menu path. When you select a specific report for dis-
play, it replaces the drop-down menus. The drop-down menus return
when you exit from the report.
Figure 4-1
Terminal Interface Display
AC45-0311-002 4–3
Logging On and Off

If Access-T45’s password protection option has been enabled, you will be
required to log onto the Terminal Interface before the Terminal Interface
display will be activated.
If password protection is enabled, perform these steps to log on:

1. Press any key on the keyboard to generate the prompt, Login: enter password: .
2. Enter the current password
3. If the password is accepted, the Terminal Interface display with the
Menu Window at the top will appear.
The Terminal Interface allows a maximum of five consecutive invalid

logon attempts. After five incorrect passwords, Access-T45 will hang up
(if connected to a modem) and not allow any logon attempts for 5 minutes.
1. To log off the Terminal Interface, perform the following steps:
2. Select COMMANDS from the Main Menu Line.
3. Select the Log Off option.
4. At the confirmation prompt, type Y to log off, or N to return to the
Commands Menu.
5. Press the Enter key.
If Access-T45 is connected to a modem when it is logged off, Access-T45 will

hang up. If a terminal is connected to an Access-T45 Supervisory Port while
logged off, pressing any key will return the prompt, Login: enter password: .
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The Front-Panel Interface Display (Dual-port Models Only)
The Front-Panel Interface Display (Dual-port Models Only)

The front-panel LCD menu window presents substantially the same menu
options as the Terminal Interface, but with a different display format due
to its limited size.
The top-level Front-Panel Interface display consists of the same basic Main
Menu presented in the second line of the Terminal Interface display. An
underscore cursor indicates which Main Menu item is currently selected.
When you select a Main Menu item, that item appears on line 1, and the
first of the next-level menu options appears on line 2. Line 2 changes as
you scroll through the menu options at that level. When you select an item
from line 2, it is added to line 1, and the first of the next-level menu
options appears on line 2. Figure 4-2 shows a typical sequence of Front-
Panel Interface displays.
The Alert Indicator

An Alert Indicator (analogous to the one in the upper left of the Terminal
Interface display) will appear in the lower right corner of the Front-Panel
Interface LCD when a user-enabled alarm has changed state (from normal
to alarm or from alarm to normal).

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Figure 4-2
Typical Front-Panel Interface Display Sequence
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User Interface Controls
Reports
The ability of the Front-Panel Interface to display performance, status, and
alarm reports is rather limited compared to the Terminal Interface. There-
fore, report options for the Front-Panel Interface are fewer, and they are
formatted for scrolling line-by-line on the LCD. Details of the Front-Panel
Interface reports are provided in Chapter 7.
Disabling the Front-Panel Interface

There may be situations in which the ability to reconfigure Access-T45 or
initiate diagnostics via the front panel is not desired. For such cases,
Access-T45 provides a Front-Panel Disable option via the Terminal Inter-
face. When the front panel is disabled, the LCD and keypads can be used
to view menu paths, reports, etc.; however, no inputs will be accepted.
Pressing the ENTER key will result in a message indicating that front panel
input is disabled.

Both the Terminal Interface and the Front-Panel Interface (available on
dual-port models only) are based on the same set of keys:
• Four SCROLL keys (up, down, right, and left arrow keys).
• An ENTER key (sometimes labeled Return on terminal keyboards).
• An ESC key.
There are also additional control keys for activating report polling,
refreshing the screen, etc. Table 4-A defines the user interface control keys.
A major difference between the two user interfaces is the lack of an alpha-
numeric keypad for the Front-Panel Interface, which is controlled using
eight membrane keys. This means that operations requiring text entry
(such as specifying a name for the Access-T45) cannot be performed via
the Front-Panel Interface.
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Table 4-A
User Interface Control Keys
Terminal Key Front-Panel Key Function
↓ SCROLL v Moves the cursor down one item in a submenu.
↑ SCROLL ^ Moves the cursor up one item in a submenu.
→ SCROLL > Moves the cursor one item to the right along the Main Menu or an alphanu-
meric entry field.
← SCROLL < Moves the cursor one item to the left along the Main Menu or an alphanu-
meric entry field.
Enter (or Return) ENTER Selects the displayed menu option or a new parameter for a selected option.
Must be used anytime an option is to be changed.
Esc (or Tab) ESC Displays the previous menu in the selected path or exits from a report dis-
play or dialog box.
? N/A Returns to the Access-T45 SYSTEM menu from any point in a menu path.
~ N/A Refreshes the current screen display. Refreshing a report also updates it
with the most recent data.
ctrl-Z + Activates report polling mode (dynamic display), during which the terminal
display continuously refreshes itself, updating information as appropri-
ate. Polling mode is halted when you exit from the report or alarm his-
tory. See Chapter 7 for more information.
Some Front-Panel Interface keys have special functions in specific contexts. These functions are identified in the
appropriate procedures and descriptions in later chapters.
Exiting the Terminal Interface

The Terminal Interface can be configured to use either the Esc or the Tab
key for the Exit function, indicated by <exit> in screen prompts. This flexi-
bility is provided to handle certain implementations when the Esc key has
other functions. However, the Esc key will work fine in most situations,
and generally should not be changed unless there is a specific reason to
do so.
Note: All procedures in this manual instruct you to use the Esc key to
back up through the menu paths. Remember to substitute the Tab
key if you have chosen the Tab key for the exit function.
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Navigating the Menu Paths
Navigating the Menu Paths

Basic navigation through the menus is the same for both user interfaces,
and is based on the arrow keys, the Enter key, and the Esc key, as defined
in Table 4-A. The basic principles are as follows:
• You use the left and right arrow/scroll keys to move across the Main
Menu.
• You use the up and down arrow/scroll keys to scroll through the op-
tions of the currently-active menu.
• On the Terminal Interface, the active Main Menu is shown enclosed in
angle brackets (>> <<), while active submenus are shown highlighted.
• On the Front-Panel Interface, position on the Main Menu is indicated
by an underscore cursor, while submenu position is indicated on line
2 of the LCD.
• You use the Enter key to select a particular menu option.
• You use the Esc key to back up (return to next-higher level of the cur-
rent menu path).
• The Main Menu and submenus include a wrap-around feature. Thus,
you can use the up (or left) arrow key to move from the first option to
the last, or you can use the down (or right) arrow key to move from
the last option to the first.
Note: Submenus have “memory”: when you choose a submenu, you

return to the same position you were in the last time you exited
from that submenu. This memory is cleared when you log off or
restart.
Selecting Options
You have reached the end of a menu path when pressing the Enter key pro-
duces a report, a dialog box, a configuration screen, or a submenu with an
asterisk next to one of the selections. (Reports are read-only and can be
exited by pressing the Esc key.) An option in a drop-down menu with an
asterisk next to it signifies the current state or setting for a particular
parameter. To select a different option, use the up and down arrow keys
to indicate the desired option; then press the Enter key. An asterisk will
appear to indicate the new selection.
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Connecting Multiple Users
Dialog Boxes and Configuration Screens

Dialog boxes appear when more than the Enter key is required to specify a
parameter option. Within a dialog box, a cursor indicates the point at
which information you key in will appear. You can use the left and right
arrow keys (and the terminal’s Backspace key) to maneuver across the entry
field and correct errors. Pressing Enter activates the current entry; pressing
Esc aborts it.
Note: On the Front-Panel Interface (dual-port models only), only

numeric options such as date and time can be specified. Particu-
lar digits are specified by moving the cursor to the digit’s posi-
tion, then using the up or down SCROLL key to scroll to the
desired digit.
A configuration screen on the Terminal Interface is similar to a dialog box,

but it includes multiple parameters for which you can select or enter
options. To select individual parameters, use the up and down arrow keys:
the selected parameter is highlighted. For some parameters, options are
selected from drop-down menus; for others, a keyboard entry is required.

It is possible to use two or more user interfaces simultaneously. Operations
specified via multiple user interfaces are executed by Access-T45 in the
order in which they occur. In such situations, the following principles
apply:
1. The Front-Panel Interface and the Terminal Interface are independent
of each other. Pressing a key on the front panel will affect only the
front-panel LCD display. Similarly, pressing a terminal key affects only
the terminal display.
2. Changes to Supervisory Port configuration options (terminal option,
baud rate, stop bits, or parity) could cause Supervisory Port commu-
nication to fail.
3. A configuration option set via one user interface can be superseded by
a subsequent configuration command from another user interface. The
last option entered from any user interface becomes the active config-
uration option.
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4. Unless polling has been activated (as described in Activating Polling

Mode for Reports on page 7-1), a displayed report is not dynamic—i.e.,
it will not show changes resulting from other user interface activity
that occur after the report is displayed.
5. The system password can be enabled from the terminal and Front-
Panel Interfaces. When the password-protection feature is enabled or
the password is changed, all terminals connected to the Supervisory
Ports will require the new password.
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1a User Interface Menus
This chapter describes the menu paths which allow configuration and
operation of Access-T45 via the Terminal and Front-Panel Interfaces. Basic
characteristics of these interfaces are presented in Chapter 4. Specific oper-
ating procedures are presented in Chapters 6, 7, and 8.
Note: The screens in this manual reflect the interface of dual port
Access-T45 models with HSD and HSSI interfaces. Your screens
may differ from those shown in this manual depending upon the
DTE configuration of your unit.
Screens of models with both HSD and HSSI interfaces will show
the DTE ports as HSD and HSSI. Dual HSSI port models will
show the DTE ports as HSSI1 and HSSI2; and single HSSI-port
models will show the DTE port as HSSI.
Menu Paths
Access-T45 Terminal and Front-Panel Interfaces start from a Main Menu
listing seven options, which are the top levels of seven sets of menu paths:
• SYSTEM—Leads to the options for setting unit name, date, and time;
setting and enabling passwords; setting supervisory port and manage-
ment parameters; and mapping DS3 bandwidth to DTE ports.
• ALARMS—Leads to the options for setting, viewing, and clearing
Access-T45 alarms.
• LINE—Leads to options for specifying DS3 interface parameters.
• DTE—Leads to options for specifying DTE port parameters.
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Appendix 5
User Interface Menus
• TEST—Leads to various Access-T45 testing options, including loop-

backs and test signal generation.
• REPORTS—Leads to a wide range of status and performance reports.
• COMMANDS—Leads to the commands for restoring defaults; con-
necting to the far end via the MDL; logging off of the Terminal
Interface; and restarting Access-T45.
Each menu path leads down through a series of menus in which options
or parameters are selected. Some menu paths available on the Terminal
Interface are not available on the Front-Panel Interface, which is limited
by display size and the lack of alphanumeric keys.
System Menu Paths

The second-level options in the System menu paths include:
• Map—This option allows you to map portions of the DS3 bandwidth
to the two DTE ports, to specify different bandwidth “maps” for dif-
ferent times of day, and to transmit the maps to the far-end Access-T45.
• Name—This option lets you assign a name to the Access-T45.
• Address—This option lets you assign the Access-T45 an IP address for
SNMP management.
• Change Password—This option allows you to define a password for
the Terminal Interface.
• Set Modem Dialout—This option lets you set parameters regarding
automatic dialout for alarm reporting.
• Set MDL Parameters—This option lets you set various parameters for
the Maintenance Data Link (MDL) to the far-end Access-T45.
• Communication—This option allows you to configure the operating
parameters for the RS232 Supervisory Ports.
• Set Date—This option sets the current date for the Access-T45’s real-
time clock/calendar.
• Set Time—This option sets the current time for the Access-T45’s real-
time clock/calendar.
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• SNMP Parameters—This option lets you define various parameters

for operation in an SNMP management environment.
• Front Panel—This option lets you enable or disable input via the
Front-Panel Interface.
The System menu paths are shown in Table 5-A. The path options are
described in detail in Chapter 6.
Table 5-A
System Menu Paths
System Menu Path Function
SYSTEM
Map (Configure the bandwidth maps)
Current Map Enable Map 1, Map 2, Time-switched maps, or map Test
Map 1 Define map 1 in 3.158 Mbps partitions
HSD (HSSI or HSSI1) Assign 0 to 4 partitions to DTE Port 1
HSSI (HSSI2) Assign 0 to 14 partitions to DTE Port 2
Map 2 (Define map 2 in 3.158 Mbps partitions)
HSD (HSSI or HSSI1) Assign 0 to 4 partitions to DTE Port 1
HSSI (HSSI2) Assign 0 to 14 partitions to DTE Port 2
Map Time Set Map1’s activation and de-activation times
Send Map Transmit current map to far end
Port Rvrsal Send and receive maps between AT45s or AT45 and T3Clear when the
DTE ports are physically swapped.
Name † Enter a name—up to 8 characters

Address Chained node address—not currently used
Change Password † Define a Terminal Interface password—up to 7 characters
Set Modem Dialout † (Call up the Modem Dialout configuration screen)

Dial Port Select Supv Port 1 or 2 for dialout
Modem Initialization String Specify an ASCII string to initialize the modem
Primary Dial String Enter the primary number to dial—an ASCII dial string
Primary Start Time Specify the time of day the primary dial string activates
Primary End Time Specify the time of day the primary dial string deactivates
Alternate Dial String Enter the alternate number to dial—an ASCII dial string
Alternate Start Time Specify the time of day the alternate dial string activates
Alternate End Time Specify the time of day the alternate dial string deactivates
Wait For Connect Specify the time to wait for a connection after dialing
Inactivity Timeout Specify the length of inactivity which will cause disconnection
Dialport Backoff Specify the time to wait before re-reporting an uncleared Alert
Set MDL Parameters † (Call up the MDL Parameters configuration screen)

EIC Specify the Equipment Identification Code
LIC Specify the Location Identification Code
FIC Specify the Frame Identification Code
UNIT Specify the equipment’s location in the bay
FI Specify the Facility Identification Code
PORT Specify the Idle Generation Equipment Port
GEN Specify the Test Generator Number
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Table 5-A
System Menu Paths (Continued)
System Menu Path Function
Communication (Configure the Supervisory Ports)

COMM 1: RS232 (Configure Supervisory Port 1
Interface Specify a Direct or Modem interface for Port 1
Application Specify the use of Port 1: Disabled, Terminal, TABS, or SLIP
Terminal Type Specify the type of terminal: VT100, TV925, WY-75
Password Disable or Enable password protection of Port 1
Baud Rate Select baud rate: 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600,19200, 38400
Parity Select the parity mode: None, Even, Odd
Data Bits Select the number of data bits: 8, 7
Stop Bits Select the number of stop bits: 1, 1.5, 2
Flow Control Select either software or hardware XON/XOFF flow control, both or none
Type Ahead Allows the screen display to respond immediately to multiple keystrokes.
Select enable or disable.
COMM 2: RS232 (Configure Supervisory Port 2
[same as COMM 1] [same as Comm 1]
Set Date Specify the Month / Day / Year

Set Time Specify the Hour : Minute : Second
SNMP Parameters
Send Traps Disable or Enable Traps—i.e., alarm message transmission
Addresses Specify the Local IP Address, Local IP Mask, Trap IP Address
SLIP Port None, Comm 1, or Comm 2
Communities † (Limit access to the SNMP interface)
Read Specify the read community
Write Specify the write community
Front Panel Enable or Disable input via the Front-Panel Interface
† This option is not available via the Front-Panel Interface.

() Parentheses indicate a step that leads to another submenu.
[] Brackets indicate a series of parameters that are the same as for the indicated menu selection.
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Alarms Menu Paths

The second-level options in the Alarms menu paths include:
• View. This option lets you view various alarm reports.
• Setup. This option lets you configure the Access-T45’s extensive alarm
reporting parameters.
• Clear. This option lets you clear the Alert Indicator, the alarm history,
and the various performance registers and error counters.
• History. This option lets you display a report of alarm history at the local
Access-T45.
The Alarms menu paths are shown in Table 5-B. Configuration options are
described in detail in Chapter 6. Alarm reports and clearing are described
in Chapter 7.
Table 5-B
Alarms Menu Paths
Alarms Menu Path Comments
ALARMS
View (Access to alarm displays)
Alert Info Describes the earliest uncleared Alert
DS3 Alarms Displays DS3 (Line) alarm configurations
DTE Alarms Displays DTE port alarm configurations
Threshold Alarms (User-defined performance alarms)
DS3 NE Path (Alarms applying to the near-end DS3 path)
15 min. Displays applicable alarm configurations
8 hour Displays applicable alarm configurations
DS3 NE Line (Alarms applying to the near-end DS3 line)
DS3 FE Path (Alarms applying to the far-end DS3 path)
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Table 5-B
Alarms Menu Paths (Continued)
Alarms Menu Path Comments
Setup (Configure alarm reporting)

DS3 Alarms
(Alarm Type) Select a particular DS3 alarm, or all
Enable Enable or disable this alarm
Bell Enable or disable local annunciation of this alarm
Dial Enable or disable dialout on this alarm
DTE Alarms
HSD
(Alarm Type) Select a particular DTE Port 1 alarm, or all*
DTE Alarms
HSSI
(Alarm Type) Select a particular DTE Port 2 alarm, or all*
[same as HSD Alarms] [same as HSD Alarms]
DS3 NE Path
(Alarm Type) Select a particular Near-End Path alarm, or all
15 min. period (Alarms for 15-minute periods)
Thresh Specify the error count threshold for this alarm
8 hour period (Alarms for 15-minute periods)
[same as 15 min.] [same as 15-minute]
24 hour period (Alarms for 15-minute periods)
[same as 15 min.] [same as 15-minute]
DS3 NE Line Select a particular Near-End Line alarm, or all
[same as NE Path] [same as NE Path]
DS3 FE Path Select a particular Far-End Path alarm, or all
[same as NE Path] [same as NE Path]
Clear † (Allows resetting of alarm information)

15-Minute Registers Clears the 15-min. alarm registers
DS3 Error Counters Clears the DS3 Error Counts
DS3 Alarm History Clears the DS3 alarm history
Alert Indicator Clears the current Alert, removing the ALERT indicator
Hist † Displays local DS3 alarm history
† These options are not available via the Front-Panel Interface.

*HSD Alarms: CTS, DCD, RTS, CS-DTE, CS-LINE, US-LINE, R-CS-LINE, R-US-LINE, or ALL.
HSSI Alarms: CA, TA, CS-DTE, CS-LINE, US-LINE, R-CS-LINE, R-US-LINE, or ALL
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Line Menu Paths

The Line menu paths let you configure the DS3 network interface param-
eters. They are shown in Table 5-C. Line configuration options are covered
in detail in Chapter 6.
DTE Menu Paths

The DTE menu paths let you configure the interface parameters for the
two DTE (HSSI or HSD) ports. They are shown in Table 5-D. DTE config-
uration options are covered in detail in Chapter 6.
Test Menu Paths

The second-level options in the Test menu paths include:
• Setup Loopbacks. This option lets you set and clear various DTE channel
and DS3 loopbacks at the near and far end.
• Setup Test Pattern. This option lets you send PRBS and user-defined 8-bit
test patterns via a DTE channel or the DS3.
• View/Force Errors. This option lets you monitor errors in received test pat-
terns, and force individual errors in pattern transmission.
• Transmit Alarms. This option lets you force transmission of DS3 Yellow
Signal, Idle, and AIS patterns.
The Test menu paths are shown in Table 5-E. Test options are covered in
detail in Chapter 8.
Reports Menu Paths

The Reports menu paths allow you to display various reports of Access-T45
configuration, status, and performance. Due to the relative sizes of the dis-
plays, the reports available via the Front-Panel Interface are very different
from and less extensive than those available via the Terminal Interface.
The Terminal Interface Report menu paths are shown in Table 5-F; the
Front-Panel Interface Report menu paths, in Table 5-G.
Access-T45 reports are covered in detail in Chapter 7.
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Table 5-C
Line Menu Paths
Line Menu Path Comments
LINE (Configures the DS3 interface)

Clock Source Select Internal, Loop, External 8 KHz, or External 1.544 MHz
Line Build Out Select Short or Long
RCV Equalization Select On or Off
Transmit Switch Enable or Disable DS3 transmission testing
MDL Operation Enable or Disable MDL to the far end
Scrambling Enable or Disable DS3 payload scrambling

Table 5-D
DTE Menu Paths
DTE Menu Path Comments
DTE
HSD (HSSI or HSSI1) (Configures DTE Port 1 interface signals
TM (See HSSI signals Always Off, Always On, or Reflect Operation
DSR below.) Always Off, Always On, or Reflect Operation
CTS Always Off, Always On, or Reflect Operation
DCD Always Off, Always On, or Reflect Operation
RTS Ignore or Process
Loc Lp Ignore or Process
Rem Lp Ignore or Process
Rx clk Normal or Invert
Tx clk Normal or Invert
HSSI (or HSSI2) (Configures DTE Port 2 interface signals)
TM Always Off, Always On, or Reflect Operation
CA Always Off, Always On, Reflect Operation, or Reflect Local Op
TA Process, Ignore
LA/LB Process, Ignore

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Table 5-E
Test Menu Paths
Test Menu Path Comments
TEST
Setup Loopbacks (Initiate and clear signal loopbacks
DS3 Select DS3 loopback from menu
HSD (HSSI or HSSI1) Select loopback from HSD (HSSI) menu
HSSI (or HSSI2) Select loopback from HSSI menu
COMM1 Set and clear loopback at Supv Port 1
COMM2 Set and clear loopback at Supv Port 2
Setup Test Pattern

Off Turns off test pattern
HSD (HSSI or HSSI1) (Patterns of the DTE Port 1 data channel)
To LINE (Patterns toward the DS3 network)
User Enter and turn on user-defined pattern
PRBS Turn on 2e20 PRBS pattern
To DTE (Patterns toward the DS3 network)
HSSI (or HSSI2) (Patterns of the DTE Port 2 data channel)
[same as DTE 1] [same as DTE 1]
LINE (Patterns of the DS3 data channel)
View/Force Errors Displays View Test/Force Errors screen

(error counts, current test status; allows injection of errors*)
Transmit Alarms Turns transmission of Yellow Signal, Idle Code, or AIS on or off

*Note: BPV errors cannot be forced.
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Table 5-F
Terminal Interface Reports Menu Paths
Reports Menu Path Comments
REPORTS
Configuration Displays report of local Access-T45 configuration
Description Displays report of local Access-T45 hardware and software
Status Displays report of status of DS3 and DTE interfaces
24-Hour Registers (24 hours of performance data in 15-minute increments)

NE Path (Reports for the Near-End Path)
CV-P Displays report of Coding Violations
ES-P Displays report of Errored Seconds
ESA-P Displays report of Errored Seconds, Type A
ESB-P Displays report of Errored Seconds, Type B
SES-P Displays report of Severely Errored Seconds
SAS-P Displays report of seconds with SEF or AIS
AIS-P Displays report of AIS Seconds
UAS-P Displays report of Unavailable Seconds
NE Line (Reports for the Near-End Line)
CV-L Displays report of Coding Violations
ES-L Displays report of Errored Seconds
ESA-L Displays report of Errored Seconds, Type A
ESB-L Displays report of Errored Seconds, Type B
SES-L Displays report of Severely Errored Seconds
LOSS-L Displays report of LOS Seconds
FE Path (Reports for the Far-End Path)
CV-PFE Displays report of Coding Violations
ES-PFE Displays report of Errored Seconds
ESA-PFE Displays report of Errored Seconds, Type A
ESB-PFE Displays report of Errored Seconds, Type B
SES-PFE Displays report of Severely Errored Seconds
SAS-PFE Displays report of seconds with SEF or AIS
AIS-PFE Displays report of AIS Seconds
UAS-PFE Displays report of Unavailable Seconds
One-Hour Statistics (One hour of performance data from all registers in a class)
NE Path Displays report of NE Path parameters
NE Line Displays report of NE Line parameters
FE Path Displays report of FE Path parameters
Statistics Summary Displays error count for each register over the last 15 minutes,
8 hours, and 24 hours
Line Availability Displays the DS3 line availability percentage
MDL Data Displays report of what Access-T45 is currently transmitting and receiving via
the Maintenance Data Link

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Table 5-G
Front-Panel Interface Reports Menu Paths
RPTS Menu Path Comments
REPORTS
Description Scroll through hardware and software information
Status [Select status category]
DS3 Errors Scroll through error types for individual counts
DS3 Alarms [Select RCV or XMT]
DS3 RCV Alarms Display shows DS3 Receive alarm types (active in CAPS)
DS3 XMT Alarms Display shows DS3 Transmit alarm types (active in CAPS)
DS3 Loopback Display shows DS3 loopback types (active in CAPS)
DTE Status [Select port]
HSD, HSSI or HSSI1 Display shows HSD or HSSI alarm types (active in CAPS)
HSSI or HSSI2 Display shows HSSI alarm types (active in CAPS)
DTE Loopback [Select port]
HSD, HSSI or HSSI1 Display shows HSD or HSSI channel loopback types (active in CAPS)
HSSI or HSSI2 Display shows HSSI channel loopback types (active in CAPS)
Commands Menu Paths

The COMMANDS menu path lets you execute the commands shown in
Table 5-H. For more information about the individual commands, see
Chapter 6.
Table 5-H
Access-T45 Commands Menu Paths
Commands Menu Path Comments
COMMANDS
Set Defaults In EEPROM Restores EEPROM settings to default values
Connect † Connects to far-end Access-T45 over MDL
Disconnect † Disconnects from far-end Access-T45
Log Off † Logs off the Terminal Interface
Restart Reinitializes the Access-T45
† These options are not available via the Front-Panel Interface.

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1a Configuring the Access-T45
This chapter provides specific procedures for configuring Access-T45,
including:
• Terminal and Management Interface Configuration.
• System Configuration.
• DS3 Line Interface Configuration.
• DTE Port Configuration.
• Bandwidth Map Configuration.
• Alarm Configuration.
Configuration procedures are for the Terminal Interface unless otherwise

noted. The Front-Panel Interface procedures vary slightly, and some con-
figuration procedures are not available through this interface.
Access-T45 retains its current configuration in non-volatile memory. Thus,

no configuration settings, other than date and time, are lost if power is dis-
connected. However, performance registers and alarms are cleared.
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Configuring the Access-T45
Setting Up a Terminal Interface
Setting Up a Terminal Interface

To use the Terminal Interface, you must connect a terminal or terminal-
emulating PC to one of the RS232 Supervisory Ports on the rear panel,
then ensure that the Supervisory Port and the terminal are configured for
the same configuration parameters. If the Supervisory Port must be recon-
figured to match the terminal, this reconfiguration must of course be done
via the Front-Panel Interface (or via the other Supervisory Port, if it has
been set up).
To set up a Terminal Interface:
1. Connect the terminal to a Supervisory Port as described in Chapter 3.
2. Verify that power is provided to the terminal and Access-T45.
3. If your terminal screen is blank, press the ? key on the terminal key-
board. If your terminal matches Access-T45 communication defaults,
the screen will display the Terminal Interface Main Menu. If this hap-
pens, you can skip the next procedure and begin general system
configuration, described in the subsequent sections in this chapter.
4. If the Main Menu still does not appear when you press the ? key, you
must configure the Supervisory Port via the Front-Panel Interface
(dual-DTE port models only) as follows:
a. Select SYSTEM from the Main Menu.
b. Select Communication from the submenu.
c. Select the appropriate Supervisory Port (COMM1 or COMM2).
d. Check all configuration parameters, and change any as necessary
to match the port’s configuration to the terminal or PC (see
Table 6-A.
Note: For single-HSSI port models, see the section entitled Setting the
Serial Port to Default Parameters (Single-HSSI Port Models only).
5. At this point, the terminal should display the Terminal Interface Main
Menu. If the screen is still blank, press the ? key. If the screen remains
blank, check the cabling and the terminal’s configuration.
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Configuring the Far-End Access-T45
Configuring the Far-End Access-T45

Normally, the configurations specified via the Terminal Interface apply to
the local Access-T45. However, you can also use the Terminal Interface to
configure the far-end Access-T45 by first connecting to the far end (via the
MDL), then performing the same configuration procedures as for the local
Access-T45—i.e., the configuration procedures outlined in the rest of this
chapter.
When connection to the far end is in effect, all Terminal Interface entries
are executed by the far-end Access-T45. When connection to the far end is
not in effect, all Terminal Interface entries are executed by the local
Access-T45. Far-end or local connection is indicated in the node address
portion of the Terminal Interface Title Bar as follows:
sp x indicates connection to the local Access-T45.
sp r indicates connection to the far-end Access-T45.
To connect to the far-end Access-T45:

1. Select COMMANDS from the Main Menu.
2. Select Connect.
3. Select Far End. The node address in the Terminal Interface Title Bar
changes to identify the far end device, as sp r.
To end the connection to the far-end Access-T45:

2. Select Disconnect.
Note: When a remote connection exists, setting or clearing Line Loop-

backs will switch a remote connection between the terminal
sessions being driven by the local and far-end units. This may
result in the terminal screen being partially written by two dif-
ferent units. If this occurs, restart the terminal session by
pressing ESC (or TAB) followed by the ? character.
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Configuring the Terminal and Management Interface
Remote Connecting to Older Generation Access-T45s

The Access-T45 employs a Telnet-like feature that allows you to remote
connect from a current generation Access-T45 (software version 3B) to an
older generation Access-T45 (software versions 2D to 3A). When charac-
ters are sent from the local Access-T45, the remote Access-T45 corresponds
with screen representation.
Note: Older generation Access-T45s must be software versions 2D or

higher to accommodate this feature.

Use the following procedures to configure the RS232 Supervisory Ports
(including modem connections and passwords) and/or integration into an
SNMP management system.
Configuring the Supervisory Interface Ports

Having established initial communications via the Front-Panel Interface,
you can now configure the communication options for the other ports to
match the equipment (modem, terminal, or NMS) that will be connected
to it.
CAUTION: Changing communication parameters (such as the

baud rate) can disrupt communications via the
Supervisory Interfaces.
To configure a Supervisory Interface Port, follow these steps:

1. Select SYSTEM from the Main Menu Line.
2. Select the Communication option.
3. Select the appropriate Supervisory Port (COMM1 or COMM2).
4. Configure all of the parameters for the port. Parameters, options, and
defaults are identified in Table 6-A.
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5. Configure the terminal for the same communication options (baud

rate, character format, handshaking, etc.) as the Supervisory Port. If
the terminal is software-configured, save the configuration so that the
correct communications parameters are the terminal’s start-up
defaults. Refer to the terminal manual for configuration procedures.
Setting the Serial Port to Default Parameters

(Single-HSSI Port Models only)
When setting communication parameters on single-HSSI port
Access-T45s, it is possible to inadvertently configure both supervisory
ports incorrectly, rendering the Access-T45 uncommunicative. The
absence of the front panel controls makes it impossible for you to reset
these parameters. For this reason Larscom provides a special loopback
plug (part number 070-6703-001) with these units. Pinouts for this plug are
shown in Appendix A.
At start-up, the Access-T45 software monitors for an RS232 loopback plug

on either Supervisory Port. Upon detection of the plug, both Supervisory
ports will reset to default parameters.
To set the serial ports to the default parameters

1. Power down the Access-T45.
2. Connect the loopback plug into either of the supervisory ports.
3. Restore power to the unit and wait one minute.
4. Remove the loopback plug.
5. Recycle the power again.
6. Configure your terminal comm port parameters to the defaults shown
in Table 6-A.
Inactivity Timeout
The Access-T45 allows you to specify a period of time (from 0 to 255 min-
utes) in which it will maintain the connection of an inactive line before
sending a hang-up message to the attached modem. This parameter is
known as Inactivity Timeout. For information on how to configure this
parameter, refer to the section entitled Configuring Modem Dialout, later in
this chapter.
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Table 6-A
Supervisory (COMM) Port Parameters
Parameter Options Default
Interface Direct, Modem Direct

Note: If you are using a modem, it should be set
for the following:
Auto answer (S0=1)
DTR enabled (&D0)
Quiet mode (Q0)
Numeric Code (V0)
DCD enabled (&C1)
Echo off (E0).
Wait-for-Connect (S7=125)
Application Terminal, TABS, SLIP*, Disable Terminal
Terminal Type VT100, TV- 925, WY-75 VT100
Password Enable or disable password protection for the port Disable
Baud Rate 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 9600
Parity None, Even, Odd None
Data Bits 7, 8 8
Stop Bits 1, 1.5, 2 1
Flow Control None, S/W or H/W (XON-XOFF software flow control), or both should be S/W
enabled if one of the communication devices cannot process received
data as fast as it is transmitted.
Type Ahead Enable or disable. Allows the screen display to respond immediately to Disable
multiple keystrokes.
*The Slip parameter is read-only via the SYSTEM—Communication menu path. It is set via the SYSTEM—SNMP
Parameters menu path.
Configuring Modem Dialout

Access-T45 can dial out to report Alerts automatically to an ASCII ter-
minal, as described under Alarm Dialout, in Chapter 2. Remember that
dialout occurs on changes from the alarm state to the normal state, as well
as on changes from normal to alarm.
Note: The dialout function operates only when the Access-T45

SYSTEM→Communication→Interface option is set to Modem.
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Access-T45 allows you to specify either Supervisory Port for alarm dia-
lout. To report an Alert, Access-T45 sends an initialization string to the
modem, followed by a dialstring. You can specify the initialization string
plus two dialstrings, primary and alternate.
The dialout parameters function as follows:

• Primary and Alternate Dial String: A start time and stop time are
defined for each dialstring. A dialstring is active for the period from
its start time to its stop time. (If the start and stop times are the same,
the dialstring will remain inactive.) If you want a dialstring to be active
at all times, set the stop time to 1 minute behind the start time (i.e.,
Start Time = 01 and Stop Time= 00:00). When Access-T45 dials out, it
uses the currently-active dialstring. If both are active, the alternate is
used only if there is no answer to the primary dialstring. If no dial-
string is active, dialout does not occur. If both dialstrings are active,
Access-T45 will first use the primary dialstring, and then if no connec-
tion is made, will use the alternate dialstring.
• Wait for Connect: After dialing out, Access-T45 waits a user-specified
time for a connection to occur (the Wait For Connect parameter). If,
after the active dialstring(s) have been sent, no connection is estab-
lished (e.g., if the line is busy), Access-T45 will hang up and dial again.
This cycle will repeat until either a connection is established or each
active dialstring has been dialed 15 times. If no connection has been
established following 15 attempts, Access-T45 will wait for 15 minutes
and then begin the dialing cycle again.
• Inactivity Timeout: The Access-T45 allows you to specify a period of
time (from 0 to 255 minutes) during which it will maintain the connec-
tion of an inactive line before automatically hanging up. Activity is
defined as the reception of a valid ASCII character.
Note: The Inactivity Timeout parameter in the System/Modem Dialout

menu also serves as the Terminal Session Timeout parameter. If a ter-
minal session exceeds this value (in minutes) without a keystroke
being entered, the terminal display will restart, returning to the
System menu (or the Login prompt, if the password is enabled).
• Dialport Backoff: After connection occurs, Access-T45 expects the

Alert which caused the dialout to be cleared by the receiving operator.
If this has not occurred when the connection is ended, Access-T45 will
dial to report the Alert again after a user-specified interval (the
Dialport Backoff parameter).
Table 6-B further defines the modem dialout options and parameters.
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Table 6-B
Modem Dialout Parameters
Dial Port 1, 2 2
Modem Initialization String Up to 32 ASCII characters AT E0Q0V0 S0=1

S7=125 &C1 &D0
Note: The initialization string should
set the modem for the following:
Auto answer (S0=1)
DTR enabled (&D0)
Quiet mode (Q0)
Numeric Code (V0)
DCD enabled (&C1)Echo off (E0).
Wait-for-Connect (S7=125)
Primary/Alt Dial String Up to 32 ASCII characters AT DT

Note: Begin with the Hayes command
component, AT DT or AT DP,
followed by the phone number.
Primary/Alt Start Time Hour:Minute (xx:xx) *Primary: 00:01
Alt: 00:00
Primary/Alt End Time Hour:Minute (xx:xx) *00:00
Wait For Connect 30 to 120 seconds 30
Inactivity Timeout 0 to 255 minutes — A value of 0 disables disconnection 0

for inactivity.
A non-zero value causes the terminal interface to
restart and return to the SYSTEM menu, upon con-
clusion of a period of inactivity of the specified
duration.
Note: For non-modem environments, use
the Inactivity Timeout parameter to
set Terminal Timeout.
Dialport Backoff 15 to 240 minutes 60
* Access-T45 uses a 24-hour clock format for start and stop times. For example, a time of 2:00 p.m. would be entered
as 14:00.
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Note: Dialout parameters cannot be configured from the front-panel

interface.
To configure the dialout parameters, perform the following steps:

2. Select the Set Modem Dialout option. A full-screen display, showing all the
current modem dialout settings, appears on the terminal display.
3. Use the up and/or down arrow keys to move the cursor selection bar
to the parameter you wish to edit. Then press Enter.
4. Enter the desired value at the flashing cursor; then press Enter. The
flashing cursor disappears and you are returned to the left-hand por-
tion of the display.
5. Specify additional parameters as necessary by repeating steps 3 and 4.
6. When all parameters have been correctly set, press Esc.
7. Verify that relevant parameters of the System→Communication menu path
are correctly set.
Password-Protecting the Supervisory Ports

Access-T45 provides a user-enabled password protection feature to limit
access via the Supervisory Ports. The password is defined, enabled, and
disabled via the Terminal Interface. It consists of up to seven characters,
including any of the standard ASCII keyboard printable characters. One
password applies to both Supervisory Ports. However, use of the pass-
word is enabled or disabled separately for each port.
To specify a password:
1. Select SYSTEM from the Main Menu.
2. Select the Change Password option.
3. Enter the new password name, as prompted. The password will not be
echoed on the screen. Terminate the password by pressing the Enter.
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4. At the “Re-enter new password” prompt, re-enter the same password for
confirmation. If the two password entries match, the display will read
Value Entered. If there is a discrepancy between the two passwords,
the display will read Passwords do not match.
Note: If the password is lost, forgotten, or misplaced, it will be neces-

sary to disable password protection for the port via the other
Supervisory Port, and then specify a new password via the Ter-
minal Interface.
To enable or disable password protection:

2. Select the Communication option.
3. Select the desired port.
4. Select the Password option.
5. Select Enable to enable password protection, or Disable to disable it.
Note: When password protection is enabled for a port, Access-T45 logs

off and displays the message Login: Enter Password:. You must
enter the defined password to log on. If you enable password pro-
tection before you define a password, the factory-defined
password (Larscom) is in effect.
Configuring Access-T45 for SNMP Management

To enable Access-T45 to communicate with an SNMP manager, you must
make sure the IP addresses, SLIP port, and trap information are defined
correctly.
To set up Access-T45 to communicate with an SNMP manager:

1. Press the ENTER key to select the SYSTEM sub-menu.
2. Select SNMP Parameters, then press the ENTER key.
3. Select SLIP Port; then select the Supervisory Port to be used for the
SNMP communication link (Comm 1 or Comm 2).
4. Select Addresses.
a. Select Local IP Address; then key in the appropriate IP Address value
for Access-T45. (The IP Address is an encoded 32-bit integer that
identifies Access-T45 on the network to which it is attached.)
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b. Select Local IP Mask; then key in the appropriate IP Mask value for
Access-T45. (The IP Mask, also known as the subnet mask, identi-
fies the subnet field of a network address.)
c. Select Trap IP Address; then key in the appropriate Trap IP Address
for Access-T45. (The Trap IP Address defines the Internet address
to which trap messages will be sent.) Press the ENTER key.
5. Press the ESC key. Select Send Traps; then specify Enable to transmit trap
messages to an SNMP manager, or Disable to prevent trap messages
from being transmitted.
6. Select Communities. Community names (or passwords) are used to con-
trol access to the Access-T45 SNMP agent. Before a host can read
information from or write information to Access-T45, it must provide
a valid community name. Access-T45 lets you define two community
names, one for read privileges and one for write privileges.
a. Select Read; then key in the desired community name.
b. Select Write; then key in the desired community name.

In addition to the management interface configuration parameters
described in the previous sections, Access-T45 offers the following user-
configured system parameters:
• System Name — Access-T45 can be given a name of up to eight ASCII
characters. This name is displayed in the right corner of the Terminal
Interface Title Bar.
• Date and Time — Access-T45 stamps alarms and events with the date
and time of occurrence. For alarm reporting information (as well as
other Access-T45 functions, including timed-map switching and
modem dialout) to be accurate, the date and time must be set correctly.
Software release version 3B of the Access-T45 now employs a real-time
clock. On power-up the system clock automatically sets to real time.
However, you may reset the system clock, if necessary, for daylight
savings or time zone differences.
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• Maintenance Data Link (MDL) — The Maintenance Data Link is a

communication channel within the DS3 bandwidth which is used to
transfer status and commands between local and remote Access-T45
sites. It may be monitored by Access-T45s as well as by other carrier
monitoring equipment. MDL status messages reflect the current status
of Access-T45 and are transmitted once per second. (They are viewable
in the MDL Data Report.) User-configurable MDL parameters are
identified in Table 6-C.
• Front Panel — Input via the Front-Panel interface can be disabled to
prevent unauthorized reconfiguration or operation via the front panel.
Note: This is not applicable to single-HSSI port models.
• Bandwidth Maps — Described later in this chapter under the heading,

Configuring the Bandwidth Map.
Note: The Address parameter (applying to the Chain Port) is not

currently supported.
To configure the Name, Date, Time, Front Panel, and MDL parameters,
perform the following steps:
2. Select Name; then enter a name using up to 8 alphanumeric characters,
punctuation marks, or spaces in the system name. Control characters
and non-printable characters or special keys are not accepted. Press
Enter to terminate the entry.
3. Select Set Date. The date dialog box will appear at the bottom of the dis-
play area. Key-in the current date in the format shown; then press Enter.
4. Select Set Time. The time dialog box will appear at the bottom of the dis-
play area. Key-in the current time (real time) in the format shown; then
press Enter.
5. Select Front Panel. Then select Enable or Disable as desired.
6. Select Set MDL Parameters. A configuration menu appears, listing the cur-
rent MDL status messages.
a. Scroll through the list using the up and/or down arrow keys until
the message you wish to edit is highlighted; then press Enter.
b. A blinking cursor appears in the status message field. Type in the
desired new text string; then press Enter.
c. Repeat steps a and b until all MDL status messages are as desired.
d. Press Esc to exit the MDL configuration menu.
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Table 6-C
MDL Parameters
Equipment Identification Code (EIC) — Describes a specific piece up to 10 characters Access-T45

of equipment
Location Identification Code (LIC) — Describes a specific location up to 11 characters LIC
Frame Identification Code (FIC) — Identifies where the equipment up to 10 characters FIC
is located within the given location
Equipment’s Location in Bay (UNIT) — Identifies the equipment up to 6 characters UNIT

location within a bay
Facility Identification Code (FI) — Identifies a specific DS3 path up to 38 characters FI
Idle Generation Equipment Port (PORT) — Identifies the port num- PORT
ber which is the designation of the equipment port that initiates the
idle signal
Test Generator Number (GEN) — Identifies the signal generator GEN

that initiates the test signal
The first four messages (EIC, LIC, FIC, and UNIT) are sent in all MDL frames. One of the remaining three status
messages is also sent, depending on the current operation mode, as follows:
FI (Path Data): Sent when Access-T45 is operating normally.
PORT (Idle Data): Sent when Access-T45 is transmitting DS3 Idle signal.
GEN (Test Data): Sent when Access-T45 is executing test or diagnostic procedures.
Only one of these messages can be active at one time. The highest-priority message will be displayed until
the condition causing the message no longer exists. From highest-priority to lowest-priority, the priority status
is GEN, PORT, FI.
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Configuring the DS3 Interface

Access-T45 allows you to specify certain DS3 interfaces, including:
• Clock Source — Access-T45 can derive its transmit clock from any of
four sources: an internal crystal-controlled clock (with a frequency of
44.736 Mbps), an 8 KHz or 1.544 MHz external station clock connected
to the Access-T45 rear panel, or the signal received via the T3 network
(loop). The internal clock is the default.
Note: Larscom recommends configuring both ends of a system for internal

timing. If a loopback is requested which requires one end to loop time,
Access-T45 will temporarily override the configuration settings.
If one end is set for external timing, the other end must be set to
either loop timing or external timing.
• Line Build-Out — The line build-out value is determined by the dis-

tance between Access-T45 and the DSX3 cross-connect. Cable lengths
from 0 to 255 feet require that LBO be set to Short (the default); cable
lengths from 255 to 450 feet require that LBO be set to Long.
• Equalization — Equalization is a process of compensating for shifts in
amplitude and phase. Equalization should be set to Off (the default)
when the signal is sent directly from a transmitter and the cable length
is less than 50 feet. Otherwise, equalization should be On.
• Transmit Switch — This feature enables you to switch between two
DCEs that are connected to the line with a Y-type DS3 transmit cable.
For example, you could attach an Access-T45 and a tester to the same
DS3 cable, and toggle between the two units without having to power
down either unit. Set Transmit Switch to Off on the Access-T45 when
you transmit from the second device. If you do not have a second DCE
attached, you will always have Transmit Switch set to On (the default).
• MDL Operation — The Maintenance Data Link (MDL) transfers status
data between the local and far-end Access-T45s. The MDL should gen-
erally be set to Enable (the default); the Disable option has been pro-
vided for future applications in which the far-end device may not be
an Access-T45 and may not support MDL communications.
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• Scrambling — Some DS3 transmission equipment is sensitive to bit

patterns that may represent alarm signals (i.e., “101010” or 000000”).
For this reason, the Access-T45 is equipped with a payload scrambler,
which encodes a pseudo-random bit sequence into that data stream.
The receiving end then removes this code and passes on the original
data to the user.
The payload scrambler can be disabled or enabled. When it is enabled,

it scrambles all transmitted data except PRBS test patterns. While
PRBS is being generated, the scrambler function is temporarily dis-
abled, allowing carriers to sync on and decipher the test patter for
troubleshooting.
This feature is useful if another vendor’s DS3 NSU is being used at the
far end, or if there is another reason that payload scrambling is not
desired.
Perform the following steps to configure the interface to the DS3

interface:
1. Select LINE from the Main Menu Line.
2. Select Clock Source. Then select the desired clock source (Internal,
Loop, External 8KHz, or External 1.544 MHz).
3. Press Esc and select Line Build Out. Then select the desired line
build-out option (Short or Long).
4. Press Esc and select Rcv Equalization. Then select whether equal-
ization will be On or Off. Press the Esc key.
5. Press Esc and select Transmit Switch. Verify that Transmit Switch is set
to On except in special situations in which you do not want the
Access-T45 to transmit to the DS3 line.
6. Press Esc and select MDL Operation. Verify that this option is
Enabled unless there is some special situation which requires
that MDL operation be disabled.
7. Press Esc and select Scrambling. Set this option to Disabled or Enabled.
CAUTION: When scrambling is enabled at one end, it must be

enabled at the other end also.
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Configuring the DTE Port

Access-T45 allows you to define how DTE ports process their various
interface signals. The options are different for HSSI and HSD ports, as
indicated in Tables 6-D through 6-I. In most cases, the default options will
be correct. However, some DTE devices may employ interfaces with
slightly different operation. To properly configure an Access-T45 DTE port
in such a situation, you will need to know how the port on the DTE device
operates.
To change the configuration of a DTE port:

1. From the Main Menu Line, select DTE.
2. Select the appropriate DTE port (HSD, HSSI, HSSI1 or HSSI2).
3. Select an interface signal and set its operation as appropriate. Repeat
for all interface signals for which operation must be altered.
Table 6-D
HSSI Configuration Parameters and Options
Interface Signal Options Function
TM Always Off, Always On, Reflect Asserted when a loopback or test pattern is being
Operation sent on the DTE or the line.
CA (DCE Available) * Always Off, Always On, Reflect Indicates DCE is able to transmit and receive data.
Operation, Reflect Local Op
TA (Terminal Equipment Process, Ignore Indicates DTE is able to transmit and receive data.
Available) †
LA/LB (Loopback Con- Process, Ignore Signal sent from DTE to the DCE to request either
trols A and B)‡ a local DTE loopback, a local line loopback or a
remote line loopback.
Note: Default parameters are shown in bold type.

* Access-T45 drops the local CA signal during any of the conditions identified in Table 6-E. Access-T45 sends a
drop CA signal to the far-end Access-T45 (via the MDL) during any of the conditions identified in Table 6-F. How-
ever, customers with third-party equipment at the far-end can select Reflect Local Op to disable MDL and allow CA
to function normally.
† When TA is configured to Process, loss of TA will cause an All 1s signal to be sent on the bandwidth allocated to
the DTE Port unless one of the conditions in Table 6-G occurs. If TA is set to Ignore, loss of TA will have no effect
on the normal transmitted signal; whatever data appears at the HSSI port will be sent.
‡ Effects of these signals are indicated in Table 6-H.
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Table 6-E
Conditions in Which HSSI CA Signal is Dropped Locally
Group Condition
Faults Transmit Loss of Clock (TLOC)

Receive Loss of Clock (RLOC) and no CS-DTE or DS-DTE loopback is in effect
If no DS-DTE, LS-DTE, or CS-DTE loopback is present, any of the following:
Red Alarm, Receive Yellow Alarm (RYEL), Receive Idle (RIDL), MDL disabled, MDL timeout
alarm, drop CA received from far end
Data Overrides Test in progress for the port and no CS-DTE loopback in effect
AIS or Idle sent but no CS-DTE loopback in effect
No bandwidth mapped to the port
Software has been running for less than 5 seconds
Loopbacks LS Line loopback and no CS DTE, LS DTE, or CS DTE loopback present

CS Line loopback present for the port and no CS DTE loopback present
Table 6-F
Conditions in Which a Drop CA Message is Sent to the Far-End
Group Condition
Faults Red Alarm, Receive Yellow Alarm (RYEL), Receive Idle (RIDL), Transmit or Receive
LOC, or MDL timeout (if CA is not set to Reflect Local Op).
Data Overrides Test in progress for the port AIS or Idle sent No bandwidth mapped to the port
Loopbacks DS DTE, LS DTE, or CS DTE loopback in effect
Table 6-G
Data Transmitted During HSSI TA Loss
Condition Transmitted Data
No bandwidth mapped for the port All 0s

CS Line loopback Received Data
Test toward the line is in progress Test Data
Normal operation All 1s
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Table 6-H
LA and LB Monitored Signals
LA LB HSSI Loopback Access-T45 Loopback
0 0 None None
1 1 Local DTE Loopback CS DTE
1 0 Local Line Loopback LS DTE
0 1 Remote Line Loopback (at far end) Remote CS Line (sent over MDL)
Table 6-I
HSD Configuration Parameters and Options
Interface Signal Options Function
TM (Test Mode) Always Off, Always On, Asserted when a CS-Line or CS-DTE is selected to
Reflect Operation set loopback.
DSR (Data Set Ready) Always Off, Always On, Indicates DCE is available (has passed basic diag-
Reflect Operation nostics).
CTS (Clear to Send) Always Off, Always On, Indicates DCE is able to transmit data to network.
Reflect Operation
DCD (DCE Carrier Detect) Always Off, Always On, Indicates DCE is able to receive data from network.
Reflect Operation
RTS (Ready to Send) Process, Ignore Indicates DTE is able to transmit data.
Loc Lp (Local Loopback) Process, Ignore Signal sent from DTE to the DCE to request either
a local CD-DTE loopback or local CS-Line loop-
back.
Rem Lp (Remote Loopback) Process, Ignore Signal sent from the DTE to the DCE to request a
remote line loopback (R-CS-Line).
RX clk (Receive Clock) Normal, Invert Provided by DCE to clock in receive data.
TX clk (Transmit Clock) Normal, Invert Provided by DCE to clock out transmit data.
Note: Default parameters are shown in bold type.
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Configuring the Bandwidth Map

Access-T45 allows you to allocate portions of the DS3 signal bandwidth to
each DTE port. The DS3 signal is divided into 3.158 Mbps partitions. Each
DTE port is allocated a specific number of partitions; a set of partition allo-
cations is called a “map”.
Access-T45 can have two different maps defined, and can toggle between
the two maps on user command or automatically, based on the time of day.
The active map is displayed under SYSTEM→Map→Current Map. The default is
Map 1.
To define a map, perform the following steps:

2. Select Map.
3. Select the map to be defined (Map 1 or Map 2).
4. Select the DTE port to which you wish to allocate bandwidth (HSD, HSSI,
HSSI1 or HSSI2).
5. A drop-down menu appears, listing the bandwidth allocation options.

Select the appropriate setting. Press the Enter key; an asterisk appears
next to your selection. (Changes are stored in non-volatile memory, but
are not applied.)
The total bandwidth allocation settings for both ports cannot exceed
the total amount of bandwidth (44.210 Mbps). Thus, you cannot allocate
more than 14 partitions between the two DTE ports.
6. Select Send Map to apply the change.
Time-of-Day Switching of DS3 Maps

Access-T45 can switch automatically between the two DS3 maps at user-
specified times within a 24-hour period. Setting Access-T45 for automatic
switching is a two-stage process. First, the switching times must be defined,
and second, Map Time must be enabled as the current mapping option.
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When an Access-T45 that is set for time-of-day switching changes its

active map, it immediately sends a re-map command to the far-end
Access-T45, thus overwriting the far-end Access-T45’s currently active
map.
CAUTION: Only one Access-T45 per link should be configured

for timed map switching. Also, verify that the
Access-T45 clock has been correctly set via the
SYSTEM menu.
To define the map-switching time, follow these steps:

2. Select Map.
3. Select Map Time.
4. A dialog box appears, prompting for the start time. This value deter-
mines the time that Map 1 becomes active, and Map 2 becomes
inactive. Key-in the desired start time and press the Enter key.
5. A second dialog box appears, prompting for the stop time. This value
determines the time that Map 1 becomes inactive, and Map 2 becomes
active. Key-in the desired stop time and press the Enter key.
6. Press the Esc key to return to the Map Menu.
7. Enable timed map switching as described in the next procedure.
Selecting the Current Map

Access-T45 lets you activate either of the two bandwidth maps, or enable
automatic switching of the maps as described in the previous procedure.
To specify or view the active bandwidth mapping:

2. Select Map.
3. Select Current Map.
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Reversing Ports
Move the selection bar to Map 1, Map 2, or Time and press Enter. Selecting Map 1
or Map 2 sets the chosen map as always active. Selecting Time enables auto-
matic switching between Maps 1 and 2 based on the user-specified start and
stop times, as described in the previous procedure. The active map will
always have an asterisk (*) next to it.
Note: Only one Access-T45 per link should have timed map switching
enabled at any time.
In addition to the Map 1, Map 2, and Time options, there is a non-selectable

configuration called Test. Test mode becomes active when you are gener-
ating a test pattern to the line. During a test toward the line, all 14
partitions are used to transmit the test pattern, temporarily overwriting
the currently-active map. Once the test pattern is removed, the original
mapping configuration is restored.
Sending the DS3 Map to the Far End

The Send Map command lets you transmit the currently-active DS3 map to
the far-end Access-T45, rewriting its currently active map. (For example,
if the near end has Map 1 active and the far end has Map 2 active, Map 1
from the near end will rewrite Map 2 at the far end.) You cannot use this
command to change the far-end’s inactive map until it becomes active.
To send the active DS3 map to the far-end Access-T45:

2. Select Map.
3. Select Send Map; then press Enter.
Reversing Ports
The Access-T45’s Port Rvrsal command lets you swap port definitions when
sending or receiving a map from the far end. This allows you to continue
sending and receiving maps between Access-T45 units or between an
Access-T45 and a T3Clear, when the DTE ports have physically been
swapped.
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Configuring Alarms
To reverse port definitions:

2. Select Map.
3. Select Port Rvrsal.
4. Disabled or Enabled.
5. Select Send Map to apply the change.
Configuring Alarms
Access-T45 monitors up to 95 different alarm conditions, each of which
can be individually enabled. Grouped into three categories (DS3 Alarms,
DTE Alarms, and Threshold Alarms), alarm conditions include:
• Performance parameters for the DS3 line interface
• Loss of clock from the DS3 interface
• Loss of certain signal at the DTE ports
• Activation of loopbacks at the DS3 interface and the DTE ports
• Threshold alarms for the near-end path, near-end line, and far-end
path registers (15-minute, 8-hour, and 24-hour)
When a user-enabled alarm occurs, the following things happen:

• ALERT appears in the Front-Panel Menu Window, as well as in the
Title Bar if the terminal is logged in.
• Access-T45 updates its alarm history data (DS3 alarms only).
• Access-T45 dials out (if so configured by the operator) and transmits
an ALERT banner to an ASCII terminal or an alarm history to a net-
work management system (NMS).
• A trap message is sent via the SNMP interface (if so configured).
• Annunciator relay activated (if configured).
Chapter 7 describes how to view alarm information.
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Configuring Alarms
Configuring Individual Alarms

Four each individual alarm condition, there are three or four user-specifi-
able parameters:
• Alarm declaration (Enable).
• Local annunciation (Bell).
• Automatic dialout when the alarm occurs (Dial).
• Threshold value (Thresh)—threshold alarms only.
If alarm declaration is enabled for a specific alarm, you can independently

select whether Access-T45 will dial out to report the alarm and alert you
via a bell annunciator. If alarm declaration is disabled, dialout and annun-
ciation will not occur.
If you enable DIAL for an enabled alarm after the alarm occurs, the
Access-T45 immediately dials out to report the alarm.
Note: An alarm must be enabled in order for an SNMP trap message

to be transmitted.
Threshold values define the number of errors that must occur within a
given time interval to trigger an alarm. Alarm thresholds are monitored
and updated over 15-minute intervals. Separate threshold values can be
set for the current 15-minute and the most recent 8-hour and 24-hour inter-
vals. A 15-minute CV threshold value of 100, for example, is exceeded
when a fifteen-minute period has experienced more than 100 CV errors.
Table 6-J lists all of the Threshold Alarm groups and types.
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Configuring Alarms
Table 6-J
Threshold Alarms
Threshold Alarm Group Threshold Alarm Intervals Threshold Alarm Types
DS3 NE Path 15 minute CV, ES, ESA, ESB, SES, SAS, AISS, UAS, All
8 hour Note: These alarm types are represented on the
24 hour screen as T15m-[Alarm Type]-P, T8H-[Alarm
Type]-P, or T24H-[Alarm Type]-P, respectively.
DS3 NE Line 15 minute CV, ES, ESA, ESB, SES, LOSS, All
24 hour screen as T15m-[Alarm Type]-L, T8H-[Alarm
Type]-L, or T24H-[Alarm Type]-L, respectively.
DS3 FE Path 15 minute CV, ES, ESA, ESB, SES, SAS, AISS, UAS, All
24 hour screen as T15m-[Alarm Type]-FEP, T8H-[Alarm
Type]-FEP, or T24H-[Alarm Type]-FEP, respec-
tively.
Note: Definitions of these alarms can be found in Chapter 2, the section entitled Alarms.
To configure individual alarm conditions:

1. Select ALARMS from the Main Menu Line.
2. Select Setup.
3. Select the alarm category (DS3 Alarms, DTE Alarms [Port 1 or 2], or one of
the Threshold Alarms [by interval: 15 min, 8 hour, 24 hour], from the
desired Alarm Group [DS3 NE Path, DS3 NE Line, DS3 NE Path]). Press
Enter.
4. Select the desired alarm type (as shown in Table 6-J). Or, to configure
all the alarms for a particular category, select ALL. Then press Enter.
5. Select one of the following:
a. Enable: Yes or No.
b. Bell: Yes or No. (This option has no effect if Enable = No.) Press Esc.
c. Dial: Yes or No. (This option has no effect if Enable = No.) Press Esc.
d. Thresh: Key in the desired threshold value and press Enter. The
maximum threshold values for the 15-minute, 8-hour, and 24-hour
intervals are 900; 28,800; and 65,535, respectively.
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Resetting EEPROM Defaults
Resetting EEPROM Defaults

The Access-T45 Set Defaults in EEPROM command (COMMANDS→Set Defaults
in EEPROM) resets the system configuration options to the default values.
CAUTION: Be very careful using this command. If you select

and confirm it, all of your configuration selections
will be lost. This command is to be used primarily
to return the configuration to a known state before
a major reconfiguration of the unit—for example,
when a unit is moved from one location and/or
application to another.
To reset Access-T45 to the system default values:

2. Select the Set Defaults in EEPROM option.
3. At the confirmation prompt, type Y to reset to the defaults, or N to leave
current settings.
Restarting the Access-T45

The Restart command (COMMANDS→Restart) causes Access-T45 to reinitialize
without powering down and up again. All performance registers, all near-
end and far-end loopbacks (except remote LS Line), and all test patterns
and bit error counters are cleared.
CAUTION: Restarting Access-T45 interrupts traffic through

Access-T45. The interruption will last for less than
30 seconds.
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Restarting the Access-T45
To restart Access-T45 via the Terminal Interface:

2. Select the Restart option.
3. At the confirmation prompt, Type Y to re-initialize, or type N to return
to the COMMANDS menu.
To restart Access-T45 via the Front-Panel Interface:
Simultaneously press the left scroll arrow key (<), the right scroll arrow
key, and the ENTER key.
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7
1a Using Reports
Access-T45 offers a range of reports showing configuration, status, perfor-
mance statistics, and alarm information. The larger set of reports is
configured for and available via the Terminal Interface. There is also a
smaller set of reports which can be displayed and scrolled through via the
Front-Panel Interface.
This chapter gives procedures for calling up each type of report, and an
explanation of the report formats and fields. Most reports are selected via
the REPORTS menu paths; a few are selected via the ALARMS menu paths.
Some Principles of Report Displays

Access-T45 reports typically begin with a title line providing the report
name and the time and date the report was generated. Multiple lines of
data follow, depending on the particular report. The last line of the report
is a prompt, typically telling how to redraw or exit from the report.
Activating Polling Mode for Reports

All Access-T45 reports support a polling feature which enables you to gen-
erate a dynamic display for the report currently being viewed. When
polling mode is enabled, any new information monitored by Access-T45
is automatically updated in the display.
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Using Reports
Some Principles of Report Displays
Activating Polling from the Terminal Interface

To activate the polling feature from the Terminal Interface, follow these
steps:
1. Select the report you wish to view.
2. Press the Ctrl-Z key combination. The bottom of the display reads:
Polling - press <exit> to exit.
3. To stop polling, simply exit the report by pressing the Esc key.
Activating Polling from the Front-Panel Interface

If you are viewing reports from the Front-Panel Interface and wish to use
the polling feature, follow these steps:
1. Select the report you wish to view.
2. Press the + key to start polling.
3. To stop polling, press the - key.
Note: When viewing reports via the Front-Panel Interface, it is not nec-
essary to de-activate polling mode when you wish to exit one
report and display another.
Refreshing the Screen Display

When report polling mode is not activated, you can refresh a displayed
report by pressing the space bar on the terminal keyboard, or the - key or
ENTER key on the front-panel. When you refresh a report, any new infor-
mation (gathered since the display was generated) is added to the report.
Exiting from a Report

To exit from a report, simply press the Esc key. (Or the Tab key, if you have
configured the Tab key for the Terminal Interface exit function.) When you
exit from a report, the report disappears from the screen, replaced by the
previous drop-down menus. Also, automatically polling is disabled if it
had been enabled.
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Viewing the Terminal Interface Reports

To call up a report via the Terminal Interface:
1. Select REPORTS from the Main Menu.
2. Select the desired report from the drop-down menu:
Configuration
Description
Status
24-Hour Registers
One-Hour Statistics
Statistics Summary
Line Availability
MDL Data
Unless you have selected the 24-Hour Status or One-Hour Statistics

report, the report will be displayed at this point.
3. If you have selected the 24-Hour Status or One-Hour Statistics report,
select the register class from the drop-down menu:
NE Path
NE Line
FE Path
Then select the particular register type from the next drop-down
menu:
CV
ES
ESA
ESB
SES
SAS (NE Path and FE Path only)
AISS (NE Path and FE Path only)
UAS (NE Path and FE Path only
LOSS (NE Line only)
The specified 24-Hour Status or One-Hour Statistics report will be

displayed.
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Using Reports
The Configuration Report

The Access-T45 Configuration Report displays Access-T45’s current con-
figuration, as illustrated in Figure 7-1. The display gives T3 (Line) interface
configuration, Supervisory (Comm) Port configuration, and DTE (HSSI
and/or HSD) Port configuration. Configuration is performed via the
Supervisory Interfaces, as described in Chapter 6.
The following information applies to the T3 line interface.

• XMT LBO: Access-T45’s Line Build-Out setting.
• Rcv Equ: Access-T45’s receive equalization setting.
• ClockSrc: The active clock source for Access-T45, which may differ
from the configured clock source.
• Rule: If the configured clock source has been temporarily overwritten,
this field provides an abbreviated explanation, per Table 7-A.
• Scramble: Whether payload scrambling is enabled.
• Port Rvrsal: Whether or not the DTE ports have been swapped.
• XMT: Whether transmission to the line is enabled.
• MDL: Whether the Maintenance Data Link is enabled.
The following information applies to the RS232 Supervisory Ports.

• Interface: Whether the port is connected directly or via a modem.
• Application: The application for which the port is being employed
(Terminal, TABS, SLIP, or Disable).
• Term Type: The type of terminal for which the port is configured.
• Password: Whether the port has password protection enabled.
• Baud Rate: Specifies the baud rate for the port.
• Parity: Whether parity is set for None, Odd, or Even.
• Data Bits: Specifies the number of data bits recognized by the port.
• Stop Bits: Specifies the number of stop bits recognized by the port.
• Flow Control: Specifies whether XON-XOFF (S/W, H/W or both) is recog-
nized by the port.
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The following information applies to the DTE (HSSI and HSD) interfaces.
• Map=Mapx: Specifies the number of partitions allocated to the port.
The “x” indicates the currently-active map.
• Bandwidth: Specifies the amount of bandwidth allocated to the port.
• Individual Signals: Specifies how each will be processed.
Access-T45 Configuration 1 HSD DTE's 2 HSSI

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Map1 04/14 Map1 14/14
-------------LINE----------------- BndWd 12.632 BndWd 31.578
XMT LBO : Short XMT : Enabled TM Reflect TM Reflect
RCV Equ : On MDL : Enabled DSR Reflect CA Reflect
CTS Reflect TA Off
ClockSrc : Internal DCD Reflect LA/LB Process
Rule : EEPROM Setting RTS Process
Scramble : Disabled LL Process
Port Rvrsal: Disabled RL Process
RXclk Normal
STclk Normal
Inter- Appli- Term Pass-

face cation Type word Baud Parity Data Stop Flow
----- ------ ---- ---- ----- ------ ---- ---- ----
Comm1: Direct SNMP TV925 Yes 9600 None 8 1 S/W
Comm2: Modem Terminal VT100 Yes 2400 None 8 1 None
Figure 7-1
Access-T45 Configuration Display
Note: The Configuration report for single or dual HSSI Access-T45

models will not show the HSD configuration, as shown in
Figure 7-1.
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Table 7-A
Clock Source and Rule Comparison
Configured Clock Override Clock
Displayed Rule Source Source Condition
Red Alarm Loop Internal Red Alarm
Receive LOC Loop Internal Receive Loss of Clock
R-CS-LINE Loop Loop Internal Remote CS Line loopback
R-LS-LINE Loop Loop Internal Remote LS Line loopback
CS/US-LINE Loop Internal Loop CS or US Line loopback
CS/US-Line & DS/LS-DTE Loop / External Internal CS Line or US Line and DS DTE
or LS DTE loopback
EEPROM Setting User-defined None Normal Operation
Access-T45 Description 5/24/98 11:50:12
Hardware Part No. : 070-5301-004-02

ECO Level : 00
Hardware Serial No. : 315455
Boot EPROM Part No. : 070-541S-01C
Boot EPROM Software Rev. : 01C
Flash-1 Part No. : 070-548E-03B
Flash-1 Software Rev. : 03B*14
Flash-2 Part No. : 070-548E-03B
Flash-2 Software Rev. : 03B*14
Time Since Restart : 21:04:43
Time of Restart : 5/27/98 08:55:12
Figure 7-2
Access-T45 Description Display
Access-T45 Description Report

The Access-T45 Description Report displays the Access-T45’s hardware
part and serial numbers, software part numbers, elapsed time since last
restart, and the time of the last restart, as shown in Figure 7-2. Note that
displayed part numbers for your unit will not necessarily match those
shown in the figure.
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Access-T45 Status Report

The Access-T45 Status Report (REPORTS→Status) displays the status of the
Access-T45s T3 and DTE interfaces, as illustrated in Figure 7-3. Active
alarms, HSSI and HSD signals are indicated on the screen in reverse video.
Pressing the Space Bar refreshes the display with the most current data.
The display presents the following information:

• DS3 Errors: Provides a count of the errors monitored on the T3 circuit.
• DS3 Alarms: Indicates DS3 signal and clock alarms on Access-T45.
• DS3 NE Path, DS3 NE Line, DS3 FE Path: Indicates threshold alarms.
The three asterisks (*) to the right of each threshold alarm type repre-
sent the 15-minute, 8-hour, and 24-hour thresholds, respectively. When
a particular threshold has been exceeded, the appropriate asterisk will
appear in reverse video.
• DS3 Far End Alarm and Control (DS3 FEAC): The FEAC channel is
used to send alarm or status information between two Access-T45s.
The FEAC channel is also used to initiate DS3 line loopbacks when a
Remote LS Line loopback is requested by one Access-T45. The DS3 FEAC
portion of the Status Report indicates the FEAC messages currently
being sent to and received from the Access-T45.
Note: FEAC messages are prioritized. Loopback command messages

hold the highest priority; whenever a Remote LS Line loopback is
established or removed, the appropriate FEAC message will dis-
play in the Status Report for about half a second. At all other
times, only the highest-priority of active status messages will
appear in the Status Report. Table 7-B lists the command and sta-
tus messages order, from highest to lowest priority.
• DTE Status: Displays the number of partitions allocated to each DTE

port, as well as the condition of HSSI and HSD signals.
❍ Fifo alarms indicate one of the following conditions:
- The DTE is not providing a TT or EC signal. This would indi-
cate a cable or DTE (e.g., router) problem. In this event, TA
would not be active.
- DS3 signal jitter is received in excess of 175 UI of 10 Hz for soft-
ware rev. 2* models, or 250 UI of 10 Hz for software rev. 3* models.
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If a Fifo alarm occurs, the word “Fifo” is highlighted on the screen

display under DTE Status for the port on which the alarm occured.
To prevent recurring Fifo errors, increase the current DTE bandwidth.
Note: If a Fifo alarm is declared and the Access-T45 is receiving a TT

clock from the DTE, the unit is defective. Contact Larscom’s Cus-
tomer Service department (Refer to Chapter 9).
• DS3 Loopbacks: Indicates whether the DS3 loopbacks are active.

• DTE Local Loopback Signals: Indicates whether the near-end DTE
ports are in a loopback state.
• DTE Remote Loopback Signals: Indicates whether the far-end DTE
ports are in a loopback state.
Access-T45 Status 2/02/97 09:33:41
DS3 Errors DS3 Alarms DS3 NE Path DS3 NE Line DS3 FE Path
---------- ---------- ----------- ------------ -----------
BPV 0 RED TYEL CV-P * * * CV-L * * * CV-P * * *
FE 0 RYEL TAIS ES-P * * * ES-L * * * ES-P * * *
P-Bit 0 RLOS TIDL ESA-P * * * ESA-L * * * ESA-P * * *
CP-Bit 0 RLOF TLOC ESB-P * * * ESB-L * * * ESB-P * * *
FEBE 0 RAIS MRED SES-P * * * SES-L * * * SES-P * * *
RIDL MYEL SAS * * * LOSS-L * * * SAS * * *
DS3 FEAC RLOC SYNC AISS * * * AISS * * *
---------- UAS * * * UAS * * *
RCV:none
XMT:LOS-HBR ------------------- DTE Status --------------------------
1: HSD 4/14 = 12.632 Mbps DSR CTS DCD DTR RTS LL RL TM Fifo
2: HSSI 10/14 = 31.578 Mbps CA TA LA LB LC TM Fifo
--DS3 Loopbacks-- -----DTE Local Loopbacks--- ---DTE Remote---

LS-LINE LS-DTE 1: CS-DTE CS-LINE US-LINE CS-LINE US-LINE
R-LS-LINE DS-DTE 2: CS-DTE CS-LINE US-LINE CS-LINE US-LINE
Figure 7-3
Access-T45 Status Display
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Table 7-B
FEAC Command Status Messages
Type FEAC Message FEAC Name Reason Sent
Commands LoopAct DS3 line loopback activated Remote LS Line established

LpDeact DS3 line loopback deactivated Remote LS Line removed
Status EF-SA DS3 Equipment Failure TLOC and RLOC

(Service Affecting)
LOS-HBR DS3 Loss of Signal LOS failure
(High Bit Error Rate)
LOF DS3 Out of Frame LOF failure
AIS DS3 AIS AIS failure
Idle DS3 Idle Idle detected
EF-NSA DS3 Equipment Failure TLOC or RLOC
(Non-Service Affecting)
TA/DTR/RTS Drop DS1 Equipment Failure HSSI/HSD DTE is not ready.
(Service Affecting)
Note: The FEAC command messages have a higher priority than the status messages.
The 24-Hour Registers Report

As described in detail in Chapter 2, Access-T45 maintains three classes of
24-hour performance registers:
• Near-End Path registers record errored-second data based on the
CP-Bit Parity errors.
• Near-End Line registers record errored-second data based on Bipolar
Violations detected on the signal from the DS3 line.
• Far-End Path registers record errored-second data based on the FEBEs
received from the far end.
When you request the 24-Hour Registers report, drop-down menus

prompts for the register class and type. When you select the monitored
parameter, the 24-hour register contents are displayed as shown in 24H.
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The top line of the report gives the register class and type, plus the date
and time the report was generated. The report header gives:
• The number of valid complete intervals (maximum of 96; reset at
power-up or when register is cleared).
• Number of seconds (maximum 900) in the current incomplete interval.
• The 24-hour, 8-hour, and current 15-minute interval’s error count and
threshold values.
The body of the report gives error counts for the 24-hour period in a ma-
trix presenting ninety-six 15-minute intervals. Intervals 1 (most recent)
through 10 on the first line, etc.
Errors continue to be counted while a diagnostic is in progress (i.e.,

Access-T45 is in loopback or is transmitting a test signal). All registers are
cleared at power-up, and can be cleared on command as described later in
this chapter.
NE Path CV-P 24-Hour Registers 2/02/97 09:33:41
Count Threshold
24 Hour Total 16 1440
8 Hour Total 16 480 Valid Intervals: 28/96
15 Min. Current 521 15 Current Interval: 521/847
Last 96 Intervals:
1-10: 0 0 9 0 7 0 0 0 0 0
11-20: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
21-30: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
31-40: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
41-50: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
51-60: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
61-70: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
71-80: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
81-90: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
91-96: 0 0 0 0 0 0
Figure 7-4
24-Hour Register Display
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The One-Hour Statistics Report

The One-Hour Statistics Report displays in a single report the 24-hour and
8-hour error totals, and a one-hour error breakdown for all performance
parameters in one of the three register classes:
Near-End Path
Near-End Line
Far-End Path
NE Path One-Hour Statistics 2/02/97 19:36:17
Valid Intervals: 12/96

Current Interval: 251/900 seconds
Interval CV-P ES-P ESA-P ESB-P SES-P SAS-P AISS-P UAS-P

24 Hour Total 29 25 21 4 0 0 0 0
8 Hour Total 29 25 21 4 0 0 0 0
15 Min. Current 29 25 21 4 0 0 0 0
15 Min. Int. 1 29 25 21 4 0 0 0 0
15 Min. Int. 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
15 Min. Int. 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
15 Min. Int. 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Figure 7-5
One-Hour Statistics Display
When you select the register class, the One-Hour Statistics Report is dis-
played as shown in Figure 7-5.
The top line of the report gives the register class and type, plus the date
and time the report was generated. Line 2 identifies the number of valid
complete intervals (reset at power-up or register clearing). Line 3 of the
report gives the number of seconds (maximum 900) in the current (incom-
plete) interval. The balance of the report gives error counts for the last 24
hours (valid intervals), last 8 hours (valid intervals), current interval, and
intervals 1 (most recent) through 4.

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The Statistics Summary Report

The Statistics Summary Report shows the near-end path and near-end line
error counts for the current 15-minute period and the last 8-hour and
24-hour periods, as shown in Figure 7-6. Error types (performance param-
eters) are defined in Chapter 2 in the section entitled Path and Line
Performance Parameters on page 2-11.

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Last Cleared 4/12/96 18:33:12
Type 15 min 8 hour 24 hour
------------------------------------
CV-P 0 29 29
ES-P 0 25 25
ESA-P 0 21 21
ESB-P 0 4 4
SES-P 0 0 0
SAS-P 0 0 0
AISS-P 0 0 0
UAS-P 0 0 0
CV-L 0 19 19
ES-L 0 11 11
ESA-L 0 3 3
ESB-L 0 8 8
SES-L 0 0 0
LOSS-L 0 0 0
Figure 7-6
Statistics Summary Display
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The Line Availability Report

The Line Availability Report displays the percentage of seconds which
were not Unavailable Seconds, as illustrated in Figure 7-7. The display
gives the number of seconds since the last restart, the number of available
seconds in that period, and the availability percentage. The percentage is
based on the current interval and the valid intervals in the User 24-Hour
Unavailable Seconds register.
Line availability continues to be calculated while a diagnostic is in

progress (i.e., Access-T45 is in loopback or is transmitting a test signal).
Line availability is cleared when the 24-hour registers are cleared.
Availability Report 2/02/97 15:26:53
Seconds Since Restart : 6558

Available Seconds : 6550
Availability : 99.984%
Figure 7-7
Line Availability Display
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The MDL Data Report

The MDL Data Report, illustrated in Figure 7-8, provides a list of the DS3
MDL status information which is sent to and received from the far-end
device. All of the parameters appear on the display; items preceded by an
asterisk are currently being sent to or received from the far end. Refer to
Table 7-C for definitions of the MDL parameters.
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Data Sent To Far End
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* Equipment Identification Code (EIC) : Access-T45
* Location Identification Code (LIC) : lic
* Frame Identification Code (FIC) : fic
* Equipment’s Location in Bay (UNIT) : unit
* Facility Identification Code (FI) : fi
Idle Generation Equip. Port (PORT) : port
Test Generator Number (GEN) : gen
Data Received fro m Far End

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* Equipment Identification Code (EIC) : Access-T45
* Location Identification Code (LIC) : lic
* Frame Identification Code (FIC) : fic
* Equipment’s Location in Bay (UNIT) : unit
* Facility Identification Code (FI) : fi
Idle Generation Equip. Port (PORT) : port
Test Generator Number (GEN) : gen
Figure 7-8
MDL Data Display
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Table 7-C
MDL Data Parameters
Equipment Identification Code (EIC) — Describes a specific piece up to 10 characters Access-T45

of equipment
Location Identification Code (LIC) — Describes a specific location up to 11 characters LIC
Frame Identification Code (FIC) — Identifies where the equipment up to 10 characters FIC
is located within the given location
Equipment’s Location in Bay (UNIT) — Identifies the equipment up to 6 characters UNIT

location within a bay
Facility Identification Code (FI) — Identifies a specific DS3 path up to 38 characters FI
Idle Generation Equipment Port (PORT) — Identifies the port num- PORT
ber which is the designation of the equipment port that initiates the
idle signal
Test Generator Number (GEN) — Identifies the signal generator GEN

that initiates the test signal
The first four messages (EIC, LIC, FIC, and UNIT) are sent in all MDL frames. One of the remaining three status
messages is also sent, depending on the current operation mode, as follows:
FI (Path Data): Sent when Access-T45 is operating normally.
PORT (Idle Data): Sent when Access-T45 is transmitting DS3 Idle signal.
GEN (Test Data): Sent when Access-T45 is executing test or diagnostic procedures.
Only one of these messages can be active at one time. The highest-priority message will be displayed until
the condition causing the message no longer exists. From highest-priority to lowest-priority, the priority status
is GEN, PORT, FI.
Note:An asterisk preceding a parameter indicates that the Far End data shown was recently received and that the
MDL Link is not in Red alarm.

In addition to the report available via the REPORTS menu paths, Access-T45
offers various reports of alarm information via the ALARMS menu paths.
The Alarm Configuration Report

You can view how each alarm condition is configured by using the View
Alarm command (ALARMS→View). This command provides separate displays
for each alarm category: DS3 Alarms, DTE alarms, and Threshold Alarms.
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To display an Alarm Configuration report:

2. Select View.
3. Select the alarm category from the drop-down menu: DS3 Alarms, DTE
Alarms, or one of the nine Threshold Alarms.
Note: The drop-down menu provides another option, Alert Info, which
is described in the next section.
When you select the desired alarm category, the appropriate Alarm Con-
figuration report is displayed.
The DTE Alarm View report provides the following information, as illus-
trated in Figure 7-9:
• Port: Identifies the DTE port.
• Type: Receive, Transmit, Loopback, Equipment, Status, or Threshold.
• Name: The specific alarm name.
• Enable: Whether the alarm condition is enabled or not.
• Bell: Whether annunciation of the alarm condition is enabled or not.
• Dial: Whether alarm dialout is enabled or not.
• Current: The current state of the alarm condition: OK, Disabled, or Alarm.
• BndWdth: The bandwidth mapped to the DTE channel (if applicable).
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Port Type Name Enable Bell Dial Current BndWdth
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1 HSD Status CTS Yes No No OK 00/14
DCD No No No Disabled
RTS No No No Disabled
Lpbk CS-DTE No No No Disabled
CS-LINE Yes Yes Yes OK
R-CS-LINE No No No Disabled
R-US-Line No No No Disabled
---------------------------------------------------------------------
2 HSSI Status CA Yes No No Alarm 14/14
TA Yes No No Alarm
LpBk CS-DTE No No No Disabled
CS-LINE No No No Disabled
US-LINE No No No Disabled
R-CS-LINE No No No Disabled
R-US-LINE No No No Disabled
Figure 7-9
DTE Alarms Configuration Display
The Alert Info Report

The Alert Info report provides the name of the first alarm occurrence since
the Alert Indicator was last cleared, as shown in Figure 7-10. If more than one
alert has occurred, only the first alert appears in the Alert Info report.
Clearing the Alert Indicator causes the next alert to be displayed in the
Alert Info report.
To view the Alert Info summary report, perform the following steps:
2. Select View.
3. Select Alert Info. The report will be displayed.
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+----------------------------------+
|HSSI port:1 TA Declared |
|Time of Alert: 09/27/92 02:42:00 |
|Press <exit> to continue |
+----------------------------------+
Figure 7-10
Alert Info Display
Alarm History Report

The Alarm History report displays a summary of DS3 alarm occurrences,
as shown in Figure 7-11. The report includes the following information for
each alarm type:
• Name: The name of the alarm.
• First: The date and time of the alarm’s first change of state.
• Last: The date and time of the alarm’s most recent change of state.
• Initial: The alarm’s state when the Alarm History was last cleared.
• Current: The alarm’s state when the report was generated.
• Count: The number of times that the alarm state has changed since the
Alarm History was last cleared.
The various alarm types are defined in Chapter 2 in the section entitled Alarms.
To view the Alarm History report:

2. Select Hist. The report will be displayed.
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------------------------------------------------------------------
Name First Last Initial Current Count
------------------------------------------------------------------
RED date-time date-time OK ALARM 00003
RYEL date-time date-time OK OK 00006
RLOS date-time date-time OK ALARM 00009
RLOF date-time date-time OK ALARM 00001
RAIS Disabled Disabled 00000
RIDL Disabled Disabled 00000
TYEL Disabled Disabled 00000
TAIS date-time date-time OK OK 00004
TIDL Disabled Disabled 00000
LS-LINE Disabled Disabled 00000
LS-DTE Disabled Disabled 00000
DS-DTE Disabled Disabled 00000
R-LS-LINE Disabled Disabled 00000
TLOC Disabled Disabled 00000
RLOC Disabled Disabled 00000
Figure 7-11
Alarm History Display
Viewing Reports from the Front-Panel Interface

Reports displayed on the front panel are only shown one line at a time. To
view obscured portions of the selected report, use the v and ^ keys. Some
front-panel reports indicate alarm and loopback status. Active conditions
are indicated with uppercase letters. Inactive conditions are indicated with
lowercase letters. For example, if the Access-T45 declares Red alarm and
Loss of Signal, the DS3 RCV Alarms report would appear as shown in
Figure 7-12.
DS3 RCV Alarms mred myel sync

RED ryel RLOS rlof rais ridl rloc
Figure 7-12
Typical Report Display, Front Panel Interface
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Clearing Performance and Alarm Data

Various types of performance and alarm data are cleared via the
ALARMS→Clear menu path
To clear performance or alarm data:

2. Select Clear.
3. Select the desired data to clear:
15-Minute Registers
DS3 Error Counters
DS3 Alarm History
Alert Indicator
4. You will be prompted to confirm the selection. Type Y to clear, or type
N to cancel the command; then press the Enter key.
Clearing the Registers

The Clear 15-Minute Registers command resets to zero all error and
interval counts for the following:
• The 8- and 24-hour registers and one-hour statistics
• The Statistics Summary Report
• The line availability percentage (based on the UAS registers)
DS3 Error Counters, DS3 Alarms, and DTE alarms are unaffected by the
Clear 15-Minute Registers command.
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Clearing the DS3 Error Counters

The Clear DS3 Error Counters command resets to zero the counts of the
following DS3 errors:
• Bipolar Violations
• Framing Errors
• P-Bit Parity Errors
• CP-Bit Parity Errors
• Far-End Block Errors (FEBE)
These error counters, which are updated every second, are used in the cal-
culation of Errored Seconds. Refer to page 2-10 for a definition of the DS3
error counters.
Clearing the Alarm History

The Clear DS3 Alarm History command clears the Alarm History dis-
played in Figure 7-11. After clearing, the Alarm History will have blanks
in time and count fields, and the initial and current states will be the state
at the time of clearing.
The Alert Indicator is unaffected by the Clear DS3 Alarm History

command.
Clearing the Alert Indicator

The Clear Alert Indicator command removes the Alert Indicator from the
Terminal and Front-Panel Interfaces. It also clears the Alert Info Report.
Typically, this command would be used after viewing the active alarms.
Access-T45 will dial out to report an alarm again if the Alert Indicator is
not cleared within the specified Dialport Backoff time, as described in Con-
figuring Modem Dialout in Chapter 6. To prevent repeated dialouts of the
same alarm, clear the Alert Indicator before the Dialport Backoff period
elapses.
Note: Clearing the Alert Indicator does not clear existing alarm conditions.
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1a Diagnosing and Testing the Access-T45
This chapter describes the diagnostic and test procedures for Access-T45.
Running Loopbacks
Access-T45 provides a variety of loopbacks, illustrated in Figure 8-1, to test
and monitor the performance and status of each portion of the communi-
cation link.
DTE Channel Loopbacks

Access-T45 provides two types of channel-side loopbacks: Channel-Side
DTE (CS DTE) and Channel-Side Line (CS Line).
When CS DTE loopback is in effect, the signal from the local DTE is looped
back toward the DTE. CS DTE loopback is useful in testing the operation
and connection of the DTE.
When CS Line loopback is in effect, the signal from the line is looped back
to the line for that channel. CS Line loopback is useful in testing end-to-
end communications.
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Running Loopbacks

Figure 8-1
Access-T45 Loopback Paths
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Running Loopbacks
To initiate a loopback of either DTE channel, perform the following steps:

1. From the Main Menu Line, select TEST.
2. Select Setup Loopbacks
3. Select HSD, HSSI, HSSI1 or HSSI2 (for DTE Port 1 or 2).
4. Select CS-LINE for a loopback to the line or CS-DTE for a loopback to the
DTE. An asterisk appears after the selection to indicate its activation. The
loopback will be indicated by a front-panel LED as described in
Table 2-D. Also, if the appropriate alarm is enabled, the Alert Indicator
will appear in the Terminal Interface Title Bar, indicating the activation
of the loopback.
5. To deactivate the loopback, repeat steps 1 to 3. Then select the desired
active loopback and press the Enter key.
CS Line loopbacks initiated by the near end cannot be removed by the
far end.
Note: When a remote connection exists, setting or clearing Line Loop-

backs will switch a remote connection between the terminal ses-
sions being driven by the local and far-end units. This may result
in the terminal screen being partially written by two different
units. If this occurs, restart the terminal session by pressing ESC
(or TAB) followed by the ? character.
US Line Loopbacks (HSSI Only)

US Line loopbacks loop the data received by the DTE’s HSSI port back to
Access-T45, if the DTE supports LC control signals. To initiate US Line
loopback, perform the following steps:
2. Select Setup Loopbacks.
3. Select HSSI (for DTE Port 2).
4. Select US-LINE. An asterisk appears after the selection to indicate its activa-
tion. The loopback will be indicated by a front-panel LED as described
in Table 2-D. Also, if the appropriate alarm is enabled, the Alert Indi-
cator will appear in the Terminal Interface Title Bar, indicating the
activation of the loopback.
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Remote CS Line and Remote US Line Loopbacks

Remote CS Line and Remote US Line loopbacks correspond to CS Line
and US Line loopbacks at the local Access-T45, respectively.
Note: HSD does not support remote US Line loopbacks.
To enable or disable the remote loopbacks, follow these steps:

3. Select HSD, HSSI, HSSI1 or HSSI2 (for DTE Port 1 or 2).
4. Select R-CS-LINE or R-US-LINE (HSSI only). An asterisk appears after the
selection to indicate its activation. If the appropriate alarm is enabled,
the Alert Indicator will appear in the Terminal Interface Title Bar, indi-
cating the activation of the loopback.
DS3 Loopbacks
Various loopbacks of the T3 signal can be controlled directly at the near-
end (local) Access-T45 or indirectly, via the FEAC code, at the far-end
(remote) Access-T45. The loopback commands sent to the far end are stan-
dard and thus will control loopbacks at any T3 CSU or DSU supporting
standard FEAC loopback commands.
Local Loopbacks
Access-T45 provides three different local T3 loopbacks: Line-Side DTE
(LS DTE), Line-Side Line (LS-LINE), and Data-Side DTE (DS DTE)
When LS DTE loopback is in effect, all framed data is looped back toward
the DTE just before entering the network. LS DTE loopbacks are useful in
distinguishing an Access-T45 failure from a line failure.
When LS Line loopback is in effect, data received from the line is looped
back to the line just as it enters the local Access-T45. LS Line loopbacks are
useful for testing the DS3 channel end-to-end, exclusive of Access-T45 at
the looped end.
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When DS DTE loopback is in effect, the payload is looped back toward the
DTE interface at the output of the DS3 framer. DS DTE loopbacks are
useful in testing Access-T45’s internal processes.
To initiate a T3 loopback at the near-end Access-T45, perform the fol-

lowing steps:
2. Select the Setup Loopbacks option.
3. Position the selection bar on DS3 and press Enter.
4. Select the desired loopback (LS-DTE, LS-LINE, or DS-DTE). Then press the
Enter key to activate the loopback. An asterisk appears after the selection
to indicate its activation. The loopback will be indicated by a front-panel
indicator as described in Table 2-D. Also, if the appropriate alarm is
enabled, the Alert Indicator will appear in the Terminal Interface Title
Bar, indicating the activation of the loopback.
CAUTION: Performing LS Line or DS DTE loopback while con-

nected to the far end will terminate the connection.
Connection cannot be regained until the loopback is
removed at the far end.

Remote Loopbacks
Access-T45 provides Remote Line-Side Line loopback capabilities. Remote
LS Line loopbacks correspond to the LS Line loopback at the local
Access-T45.
To initiate a loopback of the T3 signal back toward the line at the far-end
Access-T45, perform the following steps:
1. From the Main Menu Line select TEST.
2. Select DS3.
3. Select R-LS-LINE and press the Enter key.
4. Press the Enter key. The local Access-T45 will transmit the appropriate
FEAC code to the far end.
5. To remove the line-side loopback at the far-end Access-T45, repeat
steps 1 to 3.
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Running Loopbacks
Communication Port Loopbacks

Access-T45 provides communication port loopbacks to test the terminal
and cable connected to a supervisory port.
To establish a communication port loopback, follow these steps:

1. From the Main Menu Line select TEST.
3. Select the appropriate port to loop: COMM1 (SUPV Port 1) or COMM2
(SUPV Port 2). Another drop-down menu appears that reads: Line
Loopback.
4. After you establish a communication port loopback, the looped port

will be disabled. Thus, any terminal connected via the looped port will
not have access to Access-T45 software. Access-T45 will prompt for
confirmation if you choose to establish a loopback at the port to which
you are connected.
6. Press a series of alphanumeric keys from the keyboard. These key-
strokes will be echoed on your terminal display if the loopback is
successful and the cable and terminal are operating properly.
7. To restore communications for the disabled port, follow the next
procedure.
When you establish a communication port loopback, terminal communi-

cations via the tested port will be disabled. To re-establish communica-
tions, you must perform the following steps from a port with
communications established, or from the front panel:
1. Remove the communication port loopback (TEST→Setup Loopbacks→COM-
Mn→Line Loopback).
2. Re-enable the terminal communications for the disabled port

(SYSTEM→Communications→COMMx→Application).
8–6 AC45-0311-002
Transmitting Test Patterns

Access-T45 provides the following test pattern functions:
• Test pattern transmission.
• Bit error and DS3 error testing.
• Alarm generation.
To test looped or unidirectional circuits, Access-T45 can transmit a framed

PRBS (Pseudo-Random Bit Sequence) or user-defined test pattern toward
the T3 line or DTE.
PRBS is an industry-standard pattern of 220-1 bits which simulates normal

traffic. The PRBS test pattern can be inserted in the entire bandwidth or in
the bandwidth assigned to a specified DTE channel.
The user-defined eight-bit binary test pattern is defined by a two-digit

hexadecimal number (00 to FF).
To define and transmit a test pattern, perform the following steps:

2. Move the cursor to Setup Test Pattern.
3. Select the portion of the DS3 bandwidth in which the PRBS signal will
be transmitted:
OFF: No test pattern

HSD: DTE Port 1.
HSSI: DTE Port 2.
LINE: Entire DS3 bandwidth.
5. Select the direction the test pattern should be transmitted, either To Line
or To DTE. Press the Enter key.
6. Select PRBS to inject a pre-defined test pattern, or select User to inject
your own test pattern. Press the Enter key.
AC45-0311-002 8–7
7. Select the desired test pattern, as follows:

a. If you choose PRBS, select 2e20, and press the Enter key.
b. If you opt to supply your own eight-bit repeating test pattern via
the User selection, enter the desired hexadecimal value (two digits)
and press the Enter key.
Active test patterns have an asterisk following them in the menu. To deac-
tivate a test pattern, select Off under TEST→Setup Test Pattern. Press the Esc key
to return to the Main Menu Line.
Bit Error and DS3 Error Testing

When Access-T45 is transmitting a test pattern (PRBS or otherwise)
toward the network or DTE, it monitors the return signal for the specified
pattern. If the pattern is looped back toward Access-T45 (either locally, in
the network, from the DTE, or at the far end), Access-T45 will sync on the
pattern and report any bit errors or DS3 errors detected.
Use the following procedure to perform a bit error or DS3 error test:
1. Ensure that the desired loopback is in effect and that a PRBS or other
test pattern is being transmitted. Procedures are given earlier in this
chapter. (A test need not be activated to transmit or monitor DS3
errors.)
3. Move the cursor to View/Force Errors and press the Enter key. The test
information will be displayed as shown in Figure 8-2. The top of this
display shows the active test and the bandwidth allocation for the
HSD and HSSI ports. The bottom of the display shows the error
counts.
Note: A no sync indication will appear in the Bit Error position and of the
View/Force Errors display if Access-T45 does not obtain sync when
using a test pattern. Also, a SYNC alarm will be indicated under
DS3 Alarms in the Status Report.
The View/Force Errors display also indicates the time delay experienced in the
test transmission path. The Delay field displays either xmsec (the number of
milliseconds measured in the path) or No Path which indicates that there is
no path to measure because a test is not in progress.
8–8 AC45-0311-002
4. To select the type of error to be injected, press the up or down arrow

key until the desired error type is highlighted.
Note: BPV errors cannot be forced.
5. To inject errors into the transmitted test signal, press the Enter key. (To
inject errors from the Front-Panel Interface, press the + key.) Detected
errors are indicated to the right of the error name. The maximum
number of errors displayed is 10 per second.
Access-T45 maintains a dynamic display (continuously recalculating) of

detected errors. The test will continue as long as the test signal is being
transmitted.
Note: Bit errors relate only to the current test. DS3 errors can be trans-
mitted and monitored at all times, regardless of test status.
6. To clear the error counters, press the 0 key. Or, if you are operating the
Front-Panel Interface, press the - key.
7. Press the Esc key repeatedly to return to the Main Menu Line.
View Test/Force Errors 2/02/97 13:29:25
Testing: HSSI1 --> DTE with PRBS 2e20

HSD : 0/14 = 0.000 Mbps
HSSI: 14/14 = 44.210 Mbps
Bit 24
*BPV 0
Framing 0
P-Bit 0
CP-Bit 0
FEBE 0
Delay 25 msec
up, down to select an error type

enter to force errors
0 to clear counters
exit to exit
*BPV count only, cannot force errors
Figure 8-2
Access-T45 View/Force Errors Display
AC45-0311-002 8–9
Forcing Alarm Signals to the DS3 Line

The Access-T45 lets you force the transmission of specific alarm signals to
the line. These alarm signals include Yellow, AIS, and Idle.
To force the transmission of an alarm signal to the line, follow these steps:
1. Select TEST from the Main Menu Line.
2. Select Transmit Alarms and press Enter.
3. Select the alarm signal you wish to transmit: Yellow, AIS, or Idle. Press
Enter. An asterisk appears after the selection to indicate its activation.
You can verify alarm signal transmission by viewing the Status report.
4. To stop alarm signal transmission, re-select the alarm signal you
enabled in step 3. Press the Enter key.
Note: When Access-T45 is transmitting a forced AIS or Idle signal

to the line, the TEST LED on the front panel will illuminate.
8–10 AC45-0311-002
9
1a Maintaining the Access-T45
Access-T45 NSU is not field-repairable except for the replacement of
cables and the fuse. It should be returned to Larscom for any required
repairs. Preventive maintenance is not required for Access-T45.
Replacing the Spare Fuse

Access-T45 comes equipped with a spare fuse to be used in the event that
primary fuse blows. The spare fuse is stored behind the rear panel, inside
a small plastic casing. To remove the blown fuse and install the spare fuse,
follow these steps:
1. Turn off power and remove the power cord from the rear of the
Access-T45 unit.
2. Use a small, flathead screwdriver to remove the fuse assembly from
the rear of the unit. Insert the screwdriver head into the notch and pry
the fuse assembly out. Be careful to fit the screwdriver head firmly in
place before prying the assembly out, or the plastic could chip.
3. Remove the blown fuse from the casing.
4. Using the screwdriver head, push the top of the rectangular section of the
fuse assembly. A small box will protrude from the bottom of the assembly.
5. Remove this smaller box from the assembly.
6. Remove the spare fuse and insert it where you removed the blown
fuse in step 3.
AC45-0311-002 9–1
Maintaining the Access-T45
Replacing Parts
7. Replace the spare fuse box in the fuse assembly.

8. Re-install the fuse assembly into Access-T45 rear panel.
9. Re-insert the power cord and restore power to the unit.
To order replacement fuses, refer to the following section.
Replacing Parts
Field-replaceable parts are limited to the various cables and the fuse.
When ordering spare or replacement parts, use the model/part numbers
given in Table 9-A. Contact Larscom Customer Service Administrators for
any other information required.
Table 9-A
Access-T45 Parts and Accessories
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
ACST45-202-AC Access-T45 Chassis with AC power supply, HSSI/HSD
ACST45-202-DC Access-T45 Chassis with DC power supply, HSSI/HSD
ACST45-111-AC Access-T45 Chassis with AC power supply, HSSI
ACST45-111-DC Access-T45 Chassis with DC power supply, HSSI
ACST45-211-AC Access-T45 Chassis with AC power supply, HSSI/HSSI
ACST45-211-DC Access-T45 Chassis with DC power supply, HSSI/HSSI
ACST45-212-AC Access-T45 Chassis with AC power supply, HSSI/HSD
ACST45-212-DC Access-T45 Chassis with DC power supply, HSSI/HSD
070-1203-0xx DTE HSSI Cable, SCSI-II 50-pin*
080-2333-0xx DTE HSD Cable, DCE-DTE, Shielded (EIA530 to EIA530)
080-2403-0xx DTE HSD Cable, DCE-DCE, Shielded (EIA530 to EIA530)
080-2433-0xx DTE HSD Cable, DCE-DTE, Shielded (EIA530 to EIA530)
080-2373-0xx DTE HSD Cable, DCE-DCE, Shielded (EIA530 to EIA530)
080-226300xx DTE HSD Cable, DCE-DTE, Shielded (EIA530 to V.35)
080-2443-0xx DTE HSD Cable, DCE-DTE, Shielded (EIA530 to V.35)
080-2353-0xx DTE HSD Cable, DCE-DCE, Shielded (EIA530 to V.35)
080-2413-0xx DTE HSD Cable, DCE-DCE, Shielded (EIA530 to V.35)
080-2273-0xx DTE HSD Cable, DCE-DTE, Shielded (EIA530 to RS449)
080-2453-0xx DTE HSD Cable, DCE-DTE, Shielded (EIA530 to RS449)
080-2423-0xx DTE HSD Cable, DCE-DCE, Shielded (EIA530 to RS449)
080-2363-0xx DTE HSD Cable, 080-2363-0xx, Shielded (EIA530 to RS449)
080-2383-0xx Supervisory Cable, DE9S to DB25P, DTE-DTE, shielded crossover*
080-2393-0xx Supervisory Cable, DE9S to DE9S, DTE-DTE, shielded crossover*
080-2463-0xx Supervisory Cable, DE9S to DB25S, DTE-DTE, shielded crossover*
083-2213-0xx DC Power Cable Assembly*
070-1253-0xx DS3 Line Cable, 75 ohm BNC to 75 ohm BNC**
080-2313-0xx Supervisory Cable, DE9S to DB25P, DTE-DCE, shielded straight*
070-6703-001 RS232 Loopback Plug for Single-port HSSI models
250-120-52 T2000mA/250 V 2 amp Time Delay Fuse for AC models
250-110-16 T1000mA/250 V 1 amp Slow Blow for DC models
Notes: -0xx indicates cable length, in feet.
* Available cable lengths: 6, 15, 25, 50 ft
** Available cable lengths: 6, 15, 30, 50 ft
9–2 AC45-0311-002
Contacting Customer Service
Contacting Customer Service

Larscom Customer Service Engineers are available to answer questions
related to Access-T45 and to assist in problem diagnosis. Between 6:00 AM
and 6:00 PM Pacific Time (Monday - Friday), Customer Service Engineers
are on duty and ready to take your call. At all other times, Customer Ser-
vice Engineers are on call and will return your call within 30 minutes. The
Customer Service telephone number is:
(408) 956-0425
Or, you can contact us via Internet at:
support@larscom.com
When problems cannot be rectified over the telephone, on-site service is

available. For information about on-site service, as well as training classes
at Larscom or the customer’s location, contact Larscom Customer Service.
Factory Repair Service

Larscom provides factory repair service at reasonable rates. Equipment
covered by the warranty is repaired at no charge. (See warranty for
details.) Equipment not under warranty is subject to a nominal repair
charge. Contact Larscom Customer Service for a return authorization
number (RA#) to expedite handling and repair of returned equipment.
Prepare equipment for shipping as described below and send it by insured
carrier to:
Larscom Incorporated
Attn: Repair Department, RA#__________
1845 McCandless Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035
Include the following information with returned items:

• Return authorization number. (Contact Larscom Customer Service.)
• Part number and serial number.
• Detailed description of malfunction, including self-test results if applicable.
AC45-0311-002 9–3
Packing For Shipment or Storage
• Names and phone numbers of persons familiar with the trouble symptoms.
• Complete return address. (P.O. Box numbers should not be used.)
• Purchase order number and billing address.
Packing For Shipment or Storage

Prepare the equipment for shipment or storage as follows:
1. Wrap the equipment in heavy plastic wrapping and seal the plastic
with strong tape.
2. Place the wrapped equipment in a corrugated container large enough
to allow space for packing material. The container should be rated at
350-psi bursting strength.
3. Use inert, pliable packing material to provide cushioning around all
sides, top, and bottom of the equipment.
4. Close and seal the container using strong (fiberglass) tape and/or steel
or vinyl strapping.
5. Mark “DELICATE INSTRUMENT” on the container and mark the con-
tainer to designate the “UP” side.
9–4 AC45-0311-002
A
1a Cable Drawings
Figure A-1
DS3 Cable, 75 ohm BNC to 75 ohm BNC, 070-1253-0xx

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DC Power Cable Assembly, 083-2213-0xx
AC45-0311-002 A–1
Appendix A
Cable Drawings
Figure A-3
Supervisory Cable, 080-2313-0xx
A–2 AC45-0311-002
Appendix A
Cable Drawings
Figure A-4
Supervisory Cable, 080-2383-0xx,
DE9S to DB25P, DTE-DTE, Shielded Crossover
AC45-0311-002 A–3
Appendix A
Cable Drawings
Figure A-5
DE9S to DE9S, DTE-DTE, Shielded Crossover
A–4 AC45-0311-002
Appendix A
Cable Drawings
Figure A-6
DE9S to DB25S, DTE-DTE, Shielded Crossover
AC45-0311-002 A–5
Appendix A
Cable Drawings
Figure A-7
DTE HSSI Cable, SCII-I 50-pin, 070-1203-0xx
A–6 AC45-0311-002
Appendix A
Cable Drawings
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AC45-0311-002 A–7
Appendix A
Cable Drawings
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A–8 AC45-0311-002
Appendix A
Cable Drawings
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AC45-0311-002 A–9
Appendix A
Cable Drawings
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A–10 AC45-0311-002
Appendix A
Cable Drawings

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AC45-0311-002 A–11
Appendix A
Cable Drawings
DB25P (male) M34S (female)
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A–12 AC45-0311-002
Appendix A
Cable Drawings

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AC45-0311-002 A–13
Appendix A
Cable Drawings

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A–14 AC45-0311-002
Appendix A
Cable Drawings

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DCE-DTE, Shielded (EIA530 to RS449)
AC45-0311-002 A–15
Appendix A
Cable Drawings

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A–16 AC45-0311-002
Appendix A
Cable Drawings
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DCE-DCE, Shielded (EIA530 to RS449)
AC45-0311-002 A–17
Appendix A
Cable Drawings

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A–18 AC45-0311-002
Appendix A
Cable Drawings

*

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RS232 Loopback Plug for Single-Port HSSI Models, 070-6703-001
AC45-0311-002 A–19
Appendix A
Cable Drawings
A–20 AC45-0311-002
B
1a Standard MIB-II Definitions
The set of SNMP variables that each node supports is called the Manage-
ment Information Base (MIB). The MIB is made up of several parts,
including the Standard MIB (specified as part of SNMP RFC 1157), appli-
cation-specific MIBs (e.g. DS1 and DS3), and Enterprise Specific MIBs
(defined by different manufacturers for hardware-specific management).
The Larscom Access-T45 supports the MIB II standard (RFC 1213), DS3
MIB (RFC 1407), and Enterprise-specific MIB.
This appendix describes the implementation of the SNMP MIB-II.

Appendix C describes the implementation of the DS3 MIB.
MIB-II Definitions
This section defines the tables, groups, and variables in the standard
MIB-II supported by Access-T45. MIB-II is implemented per RFC 1213,
with the following restrictions:
• No component of an object ID can have a value larger than 127 except
for the Larscom enterprise number (555).
• Row insertion in tables is not supported.
The following sections outline which commands are supported from each
functional MIB-II group, and include all information specific to
Access-T45.
AC45-0311-002 B–1
Appendix B
Standard MIB-II Definitions
System Group
The system group provides general information about the managed
Access-T45. The system group contains the following elements:
sysDescr
sysObjectID
sysUpTime
sysContact
system
sysLocation
sysServices
For a detailed description of these objects, refer to RFC 1213. The objects
identified below include information unique to Access-T45.
sysDescr
This read-only object provides the SNMP manager with a textual descrip-
tion of the unit its managing. This field always returns: “Larscom Access-T45”.
sysObjectID
This read-only object identifier acts as Access-T45’s network management

identification. This value is allocated within the SMI enterprises subtree
(1.3.6.1.4.1) and provides an easy way for a manager to determine what
kind of unit is being managed.
The object identification for Access-T45 is 1.3.6.1.4.1.555.1.9, which is also

defined as: enterprises.larscom.larscomProductIds.larscomAccessT45.
B–2 AC45-0311-002
Appendix B
Interfaces Group
The interfaces group contains generic information about Access-T45’s
physical interfaces, including configuration information and statistics on
the events occurring at each interface. The interface group contains the fol-
lowing elements:
ifNumber
ifTable
ifIndex
ifDescr
ifType
ifMtu
ifSpeed
ifPhyAddress
ifAdminStatus
ifOperStatus
ifLastChange
ifInOctets
ifInUcastPkts
ifInNocastPkts
ifInDiscards
ifInErrors
ifInUnknownProbs
ifOutOctets
ifOutUcastPkts
ifOutNocastPkts
ifOutDiscards
ifOutErrors
ifOutQLen
ifSpecific
For a detailed description of these objects, refer to RFC 1213. The objects
identified below include information unique to Access-T45.
ifNumber
The number of network interfaces supported by Access-T45. This read-

only field always returns a value of “5”.
AC45-0311-002 B–3
Appendix B
ifIndex
IfIndex is a unique interger value for each interface provided by a managed

unit. The value for each interface remains constant. In the case of
Access-T45, there are three interfaces, as follows:
ifIndex valueInterface
1 DS3
2Comm 1
3Comm 2
ifDescr
IfDescr provides a text description of the interface, as follows:
ifIndexDescription
1DS3 Interface
2Comm Port 1
3Comm Port 2
IfDescr is read-only.
ifType
IfType describes what type of interface is available:
ifIndexMIB Value
1ds3 (30)
2SLIP (28) or unknown (1)
Only one communication port (ifIndex 2-5) can be configured as the SLIP
port at one time. For instance, if COMM 1 is defined as SLIP, the MIB value
will be 28; COMM port 2 will have a MIB value of 1. IfType is read-only.
ifMty
ifMty defines the size of the largest datagram that can be sent or received
on the interface. The SLIP value should be 1006. For all other protocols the
value should be 0. Note that ifMty is read-only.
B–4 AC45-0311-002
Appendix B
ifSpeed
IfSpeed identifies the interface’s current data-flow capacity. For SLIP, this
value equals the communication port’s baud rate. For the DS3 interface,
the value is 44736000. IfSpeed is read-only.
ifAdminStatus
IfAdminStatus retrieves the operational status of the desired interface.
ifIndexMIB Value
1ds3 (30)
IfAdminStatus is read-only.
IfOperStatus
IfOperStatus describes the current state of the interface.
ifIndexMIB Value
1up (1) down (2)
2up (1) down (2)
3up (1) down (2)
4up (1) down (2)
5up (1) down (2)
IfOperStatus is read-only.
Address Translation Group

This group is not supported by Access-T45.
IP Group
The IP group contains information relevant to the implementation and
operation of the IP layer. The IP group contains the following elements:
Objects marked with an asterisk (*) always return a value of 0.
AC45-0311-002 B–5
Appendix B
ICMP Group
The ICMP group contains information relevant to the implementation and
operation of ICMP. The ICMP Group contains the following elements:
icmpInMsgs
icmpInErrors
icmpInDestUnreachs*
icmpInTimeExcds*
icmpInParmProbs*
icmpInSrcQuenchs*
icmpInRedirects*
icmpInEchos
icmpInEchoReps*
icmpInTimestamps*
icmpInTimestampsReps*
icmpInAddrMasks*
icmpInAddrMaskReps*
icmpOut’MsgsicmpOutErrors
icmpOutDestUnreachs*
icmpOutTimeExceds*
icmpOutParmProbs*
icmpOutSrcQuenchs*
icmpOutRedirects*
icmpOutEchos*
icmpOutEchoReps
icmpOutTimestamps*
icmpOutTimestampReps*
icmpOutAddrMasks*
icmpOutAddrMaskReps*
*Always 0.
IfInEchoReq and ifOutEchoRes return valid values. All other ICMP values
are 0.
TCP Group
The TCP group is not supported for Access-T45.
B–6 AC45-0311-002
Appendix B
UDP Group
The UDP group contains information relevant to the implementation and
operation of the UDP. The UDP group contains the following elements:
udpInDatagrams
udpOutDatagrams
udpNoPorts
udpInErrors
udpTable
For Access-T45, all elements of the UDP group are read-only.
udpTable
The udpTable for Access-T45 has only two entries:

udpLocalAddress = the configured IP address
udpLocalPort= 161
EGP Group
The EGP group is not supported for Access-T45.
Transmission Group
The transmission group is based on the transmission media underlying
each interface on a syste. For Access-T45, the DS3 MIB (RFC 1407) is
attached to this group.
AC45-0311-002 B–7
Appendix B
SNMP Group
The SNMP group is fully supported by Access-T45.
snmpInpkts
snmpOutPkts
snmpInBadVersions
snmpInBadCommunityNames
snmpInBadCommunityUses
snmpInASNParseErrs
snmpInTooBigs
snmpInNoSuchNames
snmpInBadValues
snmpInReadOnlys
snmpInGenErrs
snmpInTotalReqVar
snmpInTotalSetVars
snmpInGetRequests
snmpInGetNexts
snmpInSetRequests
snmpInGetResponses
snmpInTraps
snmpOutNoSuchNames
snmpOutBadValues
snmpOutGenErrs
snmpOutGetRequests *
snmpOutGetNexts *
snmpOutSetRequests *
snmpOutGetResponses *
snmpOutTraps
snmpEnableAuthenTraps
Objects marked with an asterisk (*) always return a value of 0.
B–8 AC45-0311-002
C
1a DS3 MIB Definitions
The DS3 MIB is attached to the Transmission group within MIB-II. This
appendix describes the objects which have information or limitations spe-
cific to Access-T45. Except where noted, all variables are per RFC 1407.
Near-End Group
Implementation of this command group is mandatory for all systems that
attach to a DS3 interface. The DS3 Near-End Group consists of four tables,
described in the following paragraphs.
dsx3ConfigTable
The DS3 Configuration Table contains various configuration settings for
the DS3 interface. Table C-1 lists each configuration that has information
specific to Access-T45. Descriptions of each object can be found in RFC
1407.
dsx3CurrentTable
The CS3 Current Table contains the counts for various statistics for the cur-
rent (incomplete) 15-minute interval. Table C-2 shows the relationship
between RFC1407, T1M1.3, and Access-T45 performance registers.
dsx3IntervalTable
The DS3 Interval Table contains various statistics collected by the DS3
interface over the previous24-hour period. The past 24 hours are divided
into 96 15-minute intervals. Table C-2 shows the relationship between
RFC1407, T1M1.3, and Access-T45 performance registers.
dsx3TotalTable
The DS3 Total Table contains the cumulative sum of the various statistics
for the 24-hour period preceding the current interval. Table C-2 shows the
relationship between RFC1407, T1M1.3, and Access-T45 performance reg-
isters.
AC45-0311-002 C–1
Appendix C
DS3 MIB Definitions
Far-End Group
Implmentation of this group is optional for all systems that attach to the
DS3 interface. The DS3 Far-End Group consists of four tables, described in
the following paragraphs.dsx3FarEndConfigTable
The DS3 Far-End Configuration Table contains various configuration settings

for the DS3 interface. For Access-T45, this information is reported in the C-bits
from the far-end. Table C-3 lists each configuration that has information spe-
cific to Access-T45. Descriptions of each object can be found in RFC 1407.
Table C-1
dsx3ConfigTable
Object Type Access Valid Values/Special Notes
dsx3LineIndex RO Fixed at 1.
dsx3IfIndex RO Fixed at 1.
dsx3LineType RW Fixed at dsx3CbitParity(4).*
dsx3LineCoding RW Fixed at dsx3B3ZS(2).*
dsx3SendCode RW dsx3SendNoCode(1)
dsx3SendLineCode(2)DS3 FEAC LoopUp
(R-LS-Line enabled)**
dsx3SendReset(4)DS3 FEAC LoopDown
(R-LS-Line disabled)
dsx3LoopbackConfig RW dsx3NoLoop(1)Clears loopbacks

dsx3PayloadLoop(2) Enables CS Line For HSD/HSSI ports
dsx3LineLoop(3)Enables LS Line
dsx3OtherLoop(4) Enables LS DTE
dsx3TransmitClockSource RW localTiming(1) LINE—Clock Source—Loop

localTiming(2) LINE—Clock Source—Internal
throughTiming(3) LINE—Clock Source—External 8KHz
Note: RO indicates that the field is read-only; RW indicates that the field is read-write.
*Although implemented as read-write, these objects only have one valid value, as indicated. All other values return
“Bad Value”.
**dsx3SendLineCode causes Access-T45 to send a remote line loop over the FEAC. Access-T45 will send this code
10 times and then stop sending. Similarly, dsx3SendResetCode causes Access-T45 to send a remote loop down
code.
C–2 AC45-0311-002
Appendix C
DS3 MIB Definitions
dsx3FarEndCurrentTable
The DS3 Far-End Current Table contains the counts for various statistics for
the current (incomplete) 15-minute interval. The statistics are collected from
the far-end block error code within the C-bits. Table C-4 shows the relationship
between RFC1407, T1M1.3, and Access-T45 performance registers.
dsx3FarEndIntervalTable
The DS3 Far-End Interval Table contains various statistics collected from
the DS3 interface over the previous 24 hours. The past 24 hours are broken
into 96 15-minute intervals. Table C-4 shows the relationship between
RFC1407, T1M1.3, and Access-T45 performance registers.
dsx3FarEndTotalTable
The DS3 Far-End Total Table contains the cumulative sum of the various
statistics for the 24-hour period preceding the current interval. Table C-4
shows the relationship between RFC1407, T1M1.3, and Access-T45 perfor-
mance registers.
Table C-2
RFC1407, T1M1.3, and Access-T45 Performance Registers Comparison
for Near-End Current Table, Near-End Interval Table, and Near-End Total Table
RFC1407 Description T1M1.3 Access-T45
ds3. . .LineIndex Index of DS3 Line — 1
ds3. . .PESs P-bit ESs ESP-P NA
ds3. . .PSESs P-bit SESs SESP-P NA
ds3. . .SEFs P-bit SEFs SAS-P SAS-P
ds3. . .UASs Path UASs UAS-P UAS-P
ds3. . .LCVs Line CVs CV-L CV-L (BPV)
ds3. . .PCVs P-bit CVs CVP-P NA
ds3. . .LESs Line ESs ES-L ES-L
ds3. . .CCVs C-bit CVs CVCP-P CV-P
ds3. . .CESs C-bit ESs ESCP-P ES-P
ds3. . .SESs C-bit SESs SESCP-P SES-P
Note: The elipsis ( . . . ) indicates the table type: CurrentTable, IntervalTable, or TotalTable
AC45-0311-002 C–3
Appendix C
DS3 MIB Definitions
Table C-3
dsx3FarEndConfigTable
Object Type Access Valid Values/Special Notes
dsx3FarEndLineIndex RO Fixed at 1.
dsx3FarEndEquipCode RW Equilvalent to SYSTEM—Set MDL Parameters—EIC String.
dsx3FarEndLocationIDCode RW Equivalent to SYSTEM—Set MDL Parameters—LIC String
dsx3FarEndFrameIDCode RW Equivalent to SYSTEM—Set MDL Parameters—FIC String
dsx3FarEndUnitIDCode RW Equivalent to SYSTEM—Set MDL Parameters—Unit String.
dsx3FarEndFacilityIDCode RW Equivalent to SYSTEM—Set MDL Parameters—FI String
Table C-4
RFC1407, T1M1.3, and Access-T45 Performance Registers Comparison
for Far-End Current Table, Far-End Interval Table, and Far-End Total Table
RFC1407 Description T1M1.3 Access-T45
ds3. . .LineIndex Index of DS3 Line — 1
ds3. . .CESs C-bit ESs ESCP-PFE ES-PFE
ds3. . .CSESs C-bit SESs SESCP-PFE SES-PFE
ds3. . .CCVs C-bit CVs CVCP-PFE CV-PFE
ds3. . .UASs Path UASs UAS-PFE UAS-PFE
Note: The elipsis ( . . . ) indicates the table type: CurrentTable or IntervalTable.
C–4 AC45-0311-002
D
1a SNMP Trap Support
Traps are “autonomous” or “unsolicited” messages used to report specific
conditions or events that occur at an SNMP agent like Access-T45. The
SNMP manager interprets this information and takes the appropriate
action. Read the section entitled Configuring Access-T45 for SNMP Manage-
ment, on page 6-10 for instructions on how to enable SNMP trap support.
Table D-1 provides a list and description of all the traps supported by
Access-T45. Traps are cleared immediately after the trap is sent. For more
information on the generic traps, refer to RFC 1157.
Table D-1
Access-T45 Trap Support
Trap Type Enterprises Trap ID Description
coldStart(0) SNMP ::=0 Sent when Access-T45 restarts for an unknown

reason, e.g., power failure or software error.
warmStart(1) SNMP ::=1 Sent when the Access-T45 user selects COM-
MANDS—Restart.
linkDown(2) SNMP ::=2 Sent when UAS is declared.
linkUp(3) SNMP ::=3 Sent when UAS is cleared.
authenticationFailure(4) SNMP ::=4 Sent when an SNMP PDU has an invalid com-
munity name.
enterpriseSpecific(6) Larscom ::=27999 Sent when an enabled alarm changes state.
Enterprise-specific traps are exclusive to

Access-T45. When an enabled alarm changes
state, the a message, which includes a text
description (up to 40 characters) of the alarm,
is sent to the SNMP manager.
AC45-0311-002 D–1
Appendix D
SNMP Trap Support
The following is a list of the object identifiers used to identify Access-T45

in trap messages:
• larscomObject identifier ::= (enterprises 555).
• larscomProductIdsObject identifier ::= (larscom 1).
• larscomProductsObject identifier ::= (larscom 2).
• larscomTrapAttrsObject identifier ::= (larscom 3).
• larscomAccessT45Object identifier ::= (larscomProductIds 9).
Larscom MIB
This section presents the Larscom MIB in its entirety.
Larscom MIB Definitions ::= BEGIN

IMPORTS
enterprises
FROM RFC1155-SMI
FROM RFC1158-MIB
OBJECT-TYPE
FROM RFC1212-CONCISE-MIB
TRAP-TYPE
FROM RFC1215
sysObjectID
FROM RFC1158-MIB;
larscomOBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { enterprises 555 }

larscomProductIdsOBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { larscom 1 }
larscomProductsOBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { larscom 2 }
larscomTrapAttrsOBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { larscom 3 }
larscomAccess-T45OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { larscom ProductIds 9 }
—This MIB module uses the extended OBJECT-TYPE macro as

defined in [9]
at45TrapReason OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString (SIZE (0 . . 40) )
ACCESS read-only
STATUS mandatory
D–2 AC45-0311-002
Appendix D
SNMP Trap Support
DESCRIPTION
“A textual description of the most recent alarm.”
:: = { larscomTrapAttrs 99 }
— The standard traps
coldStart TRAP-TYPE
ENTERPRISE
snmp
VARIABLES
{ sysObjectID }
DESCRIPTION
“A coldStart trap signifies that the sending protocol entity
is reinitializing itself such that the agent’s configuration or
the protocol entity implmentation may be altered.”
::= 0
warmStart TRAP-TYPE
ENTERPRISE snmp
VARIABLES{ sysObjectID }
DESCRIPTION
“A warmStart trap signifies that the sending protocol entity
is reinitializing itself such that neither the agent configuration
nor the protocol entity implementation is altered.”
::= 1
linkDown TRAP-TYPE
ENTERPRISEsnmp
VARIABLES{ ifIndex, ifDescr, ifType, locIfReason }
DESCRIPTION
“A linkDown trap signifies that the sending protocol entity
recognizes a failure in one of the communication links represented
in the agent’s configuration.”
::= 2
linkUp TRAP-TYPE
ENTERPRISEsnmp
VARIABLES{sysObjectID }
DESCRIPTION
“A linkUp trap signifies that the sending protocol entity
recognizes that one of the communication links represented
in the agent’s configuration has come up.”
::= 3
AC45-0311-002 D–3
Appendix D
SNMP Trap Support
authenticationFailure TRAP-TYPE
ENTERPRISE snmp
VARIABLES{sysObjectID }
DESCRIPTION
“An authenticationFailure trap signifies that the sending
protocol entity is the addressee of a protocol message that
is not properly authenticated. While implementations of the
SNMP must be capable of generating this trap, they must
also be capable of suppressing the emission of such traps via
an implementation-specific mechanism.”
::= 4
— Larscom Private Enterprise Traps
alarmTrap TRAP-TYPE
ENTERPRISE larscom
VARIABLES{ at45TrapReason }
DESCRIPTION
“A display string containing a description of the alarm.”
::=27999
END
D–4 AC45-0311-002
24-Hour Registers report 7-9 B
bandwidth
A DTE interface 2-5
ac power 2-4, 3-18 DTE ports 2-1
accessories 9-2 bit error testing 8-8
Access-T45
applications 2-2 to 2-3 C
connecting to older generation units 6-4 CA message 6-17
description of 2-1 CA signal 6-17
diagnosing and testing 8-1 cable drawings A-1 to A-19
far-end 2-7, 6-3 cables
maintaining 9-1 ac power cord 3-18
physical description 2-3 dc power assembly 3-19
restarting 6-25 DS3 network 3-6
specifications 2-22 DTE 3-8
unpacking and inspecting 3-4 supervisory 3-13
activating polling mode 7-1 terminal/modem 3-14
ac-to-dc power conversion 3-21 channels
Alarm Configuration report 7-15 FEAC 2-9
Alarm History report 7-18 MDL 2-9
alarms clearing
alarm generation 8-7 alarm history 7-21
clearing the alarm history 7-21 alert indicator 7-21
Configuration report 7-15 DS3 error counters 7-21
configuring 6-22 to 6-23 performance and alarm data 7-20
displaying reports from the alarms menu 7-15 registers 7-20
DS3 2-13 to 2-14, 7-7 clocks
DTE 2-13 external, connecting 3-17
far end 7-7 source and rule comparison, table of 7-6
FEAC command status messages, table of 7-9 time of day accuracy 2-23
Fifo 7-7 transmit clock source 6-14 to 6-15
forcing signals to the DS3 line 8-10 communication port
threshold 2-13 to 2-14, 7-7 loopbacks 8-6
threshold, table of 6-24 compatibility, software 2-21
alert indicator 2-15, 4-2, 4-5 compliance
clearing 7-21 regulatory x, 2-23
Alert Info report 7-17 Configuration report 7-4
annunciator 2-16, 2-18, 2-21 configuring
connecting 3-16 alarms 6-23
front panel cut-off key 2-7 bandwidth map 6-19
applications, Access-T45 2-2 to 2-3
AC45-0311-002 Index–1
Access-T45
DS3 Interface 6-14 Description report 7-6

DTE port 6-16 diagnostics
far-end Access-T45 6-3 specifications 2-23
HSD interface 6-18 dial strings 6-7
HSSI interface 6-16 dialog boxes 4-9
modem dialout 6-6 dialport backoff 6-7
modems 3-15 display, refreshing the screen 7-2
SNMP management 6-10 downloading software 2-21
supervisory ports 6-4 drawings, cable A-1 to A-19
terminal and management inteface 6-4 DS3
the system 6-11 alarms 2-13 to 2-14, 7-7
connecting errors 2-10, 7-7
DS3 Lines (T3 Network) 3-6 failures 2-10 to 2-11
DTE ports 3-7 FEAC errors 7-7
external clock 3-17 forcing alarm signals 8-10
local annunciator and fuse alarm 3-16 lines 3-6
multiple users 4-9 loopbacks 7-8, 8-4
power 3-17 maps
remote 6-4 time-of-day switching 6-19
supervisory ports 3-13 MIB definitions C-1
supervisory ports, illustration of 3-14 path and line parameters 7-7
connectors DSX-3 cross connect 3-6
DS3 network 2-4, 3-6 DTE
DTE port 3-7 alarms 2-13
HSD DTE, illustration of 3-11 interfaces 2-1, 2-5
HSSI DTE, illustration of 3-8 loopbacks 7-8
local annunciator and fuse alarm 3-16 specifications 2-23
power 3-18 status 7-7
supervisory port 2-8, 3-13 timing modes 2-5
control keys
user interface 4-7 E
converting e-mail address, Larscom 1-3
ac-to-dc power 3-21 equalization 6-14
counters errors
clearing DS3 errors 7-21 bit error and DS3 testing 8-7 to 8-8
customer service 9-3 BPV 8-9
cut-off key DS3 2-10, 7-7, 7-21
local annunciator 2-7 FEAC 7-9
Fifo 7-7
D near-end path and line 7-12
data rates 2-1 path and line 7-9
dc power 2-4, 3-19 exiting
defaults reports 7-2
parameters, setting serial port to 6-5
resetting EEPROM 6-25 F
defects, DS3 2-10 factory service repair 9-3
definitions failures
DS3 MIB C-1 DS3 2-10 to 2-11
MIB II B-1 far end
description alarms 7-7
Access-T45, physical 2-3 configuring 6-3
Index–2 AC45-0311-002
Access-T45
connecting 6-3, 6-14 SNMP SLIP 2-6, 2-8

DS3 performance defects 2-10 supervisory ports 2-23
managing 2-7 terminal 2-6 to 2-7
path performance parameters 2-11 terminal and management, configuring 6-4
sending DS3 maps to 6-21 terminal display 4-2
threshold alarm parameters 2-13 V.35 2-5
FCC rules x Internet
FEAC alarms 7-7 customer support URL 9-3
command status messages, table of 7-9
FEAC channel 2-9 L
Fifo alarms 7-7 LA and LB monitored signals 6-18
front panel 2-3, 2-18 Larscom
activating polling mode from 7-2 address 9-3
disabling 2-7, 4-6 Customer Support URL and phone number 9-3
display 4-5 e-mail address 1-3
illustration of (dual-port models) 2-19 www address 1-3
illustration of (single HSSI-port models) 2-20 LCD
LEDs 2-21 front panel display 2-7
viewing reports from 7-19 LEDs 2-21
fuse front panel 2-7
alarm 2-16 power-up self-test 3-23
connecting the fuse alarm 3-16 line
power 2-4 forcing alarm signals to 8-10
replacing 3-21, 9-1 performance parameters 2-11, 7-11
rate 2-4
H Line Availability report 7-13
homologation x line build-out 6-14
HSD interface line port, DS3 3-6
configuration parameters 6-18 local annunciator 2-7, 2-16, 2-18
connector, illustration of 3-11 connecting 3-16
signal paths, illustration of 3-11 logging on and off 4-4
signals, table of 3-12 loopbacks 2-16 to 2-17
timing 2-5 comm port 8-6
HSSI interface DS3 7-8
CA signal drop conditions 6-17 local 8-4
configuration parameters 6-16 remote 8-5
connector, illustration of 3-8 DTE 7-8
signal paths, illustration of 3-9 DTE channel 8-1
signals, table of 3-10 illustration of 2-17, 8-2
timing 2-5 remote CS and US line 8-4
US line 8-3
I
impedance M
DS3 network 2-4 maintenance 9-1
inactivity timeout 6-5, 6-7 Maintenance Data Link see MDL
interfaces management
data (DTE) 2-5 access 2-6
DS3 network 2-4, 2-23, 6-14 far-end Access-T45 2-7
front panel 2-7, 4-5 ports 2-8
management 2-6
RS449 2-5
AC45-0311-002 Index-3
Access-T45
mapping O
bandwidth map 6-19 One-Hour Statistics report 7-11
sending maps to the far end 6-21 ordering
time-of-day switching 6-19 parts and accessories 9-2
MDL 2-9, 6-14 to 6-15 service 2-22
data parameters, table of 7-15 Orion 4000 T3Clear
managing the far-end Access-T45 2-7 establishing a supervisory connection to 2-7
parameters 6-13
MDL Data report 7-14 P
menu paths 4-8, 5-1 packing 9-4
Alarms 5-5 parameters
Alarms, table of 5-5 HSD configuration 6-18
Commands 5-11 HSSI configuration 6-16
Commands, table of 5-11 MDL 6-13
DTE 5-7 MDL data, table of 7-15
DTE, table of 5-8 modem dialout 6-8
front-panel interface Reports, table of 5-11 supervisory (Comm) port 6-6
Line 5-7 parts and accessories
Line, table of 5-8 replacing 9-2
Reports 5-7 table of part numbers 9-2
System 5-2 password 6-9
System, table of 5-3 path
terminal interface Reports, table of 5-10 performance parameters 2-11, 7-7, 7-11
Test 5-7 payload 2-4
Test, table of 5-9 DS3 rate 2-5
MIB payload scrambler 6-15
DS3 definitions C-1 performance and alarm data, clearing 7-20
MIB-II definitions B-1 performance monitoring 2-9, 2-23
modems performance parameters
configuring 3-15 DS3 errors 2-10
configuring dialout 6-6 FE path 2-12
dialout parameters 6-8 NE line 2-12
modes NE path 2-12
single port vs. dual port 2-5 path and line 2-11, 7-11
monitoring pinouts
and management 2-2 cables and loopback plug A-1 to A-19
performance 2-9 supervisory port 3-13
performance parameters 2-10 to 2-11 polling mode 7-1
performance specifications 2-23 ports
mounting Access-T45 3-4 communication 8-6
multiple users, connecting 4-9 connecting supervisory 3-13
DS3 line 3-6
N DTE specifications 2-23
network DTE, configuring 6-16
connecting DS3 lines 3-6 DTE, connecting 3-7
DS3 interface 2-4 HSD 2-5
node address 4-2 HSSI 2-5
management 2-8
Index–4 AC45-0311-002
Access-T45
reversing 6-21 resetting EEPROM defaults 6-25

serial, setting to default parameters 6-5 restarting Access-T45 6-25
supervisory 2-8, 3-14, 6-2, 6-4, 8-6 reversing ports 6-21
supervisory parameters, table of 6-6 RS232
power 2-4 connections 2-8
ac supply 3-18 ports 2-6
connecting 3-17
converting from ac to dc 3-21 S
dc supply 3-19 scrambler, payload 2-4, 6-15
power-up screens 4-9
self-test 3-22 selecting options 4-8
status LEDs 3-23 self-test
power-up 3-22
R status LEDs 3-23
rack-mounting Access-T45 3-4 Serial Line Interface Protocol see SLIP
rates serial ports, setting to default parameters 6-5
data 2-1 service
DS3 payload 2-5 factory repair 9-3
line 2-4 ordering 2-22
rear panel 2-3 shipping 9-4
illustration of (dual-port models) 3-2 signal paths
illustration of (single HSSI-port models) 3-3 HSD, illustration of 3-11
refreshing the screen display 7-2 HSSI, illustration of 3-9
registers signals
clearing 7-20 HSD, table of 3-12
regulatory compliance x, 2-23 HSSI, table of 3-10
relays SLIP 2-6, 2-8
fuse alarm 2-16, 3-16 SNMP 2-6, 2-8, 6-10
remote trap support D-1
connecting 6-4 software
line loopbacks 8-4 compatibility 2-21
repairs 9-3 downloading 2-21
replacing specifications, Access-T45 2-22
fuses 9-1 stacking requirements, Access-T45 3-5
parts 9-2 Statistics Summary report 7-12
reports 4-6 status
24-Hour Registers 7-9 DTE 7-7
activating polling mode 7-1 status indicators 2-21
Alarm Configuration 7-15 Status report 7-7
Alarm History 7-18 storage 9-4
Alert Info 7-17 supervisory connections 2-7 to 2-8, 3-13 to 3-14
Configuration 7-4 to an Orion 4000 T3 Clear 2-7
Description 7-6 supervisory ports 6-2, 6-4, 8-6
displaying from the Alarms menu 7-15 parameters, table of 6-6
exiting 7-2 password protecting 6-9
Line Availability 7-13 system, configuring 6-11
MDL Data 7-14
Statistics Summary 7-12 T
Status 7-7 TA loss 6-17
viewing from the front panel 7-19 terminal 2-6
viewing from the terminal interface 7-3 terminal interface
AC45-0311-002 Index-5
Access-T45
activating polling mode from 7-2

display 4-2
exiting 4-7
sample display 4-3
setting up 6-2
viewing reports from 7-3
testing
bit error and DS3 8-8
transmitting test patterns 8-7
threshold
alarms 2-13 to 2-14, 7-7
table of 6-24
time-of-day switching 6-19
timeout 6-5, 6-7
timing
DTE 2-5
transmit switch 6-14
transmitting test patterns 8-7
trap support D-1
U
URL
Customer Support addess 9-3
Larscom’s web page 1-3
user interface
controls 4-6
definition of terms 4-2
dialog boxes and configuration screens 4-9
menu paths 4-8, 5-1
selecting options 4-8
V
view/force errors 8-8
voltage
ac power 3-18
ac-to-dc power converter 3-21
dc power 3-19
W
wait for connect 6-7
web page, visiting our 1-3
world wide web
Customer Support URL address 9-3
main URL address 1-3
Index–6 AC45-0311-002
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1
1a Access-T45 Asymmetrical
This document supplements the Access-T45 DS3 Network Service Unit
Installation and Operation manual (AC45-0311-002).
The Access-T45 Asymmetrical supports the use of satellite modems as

well as other devices that have asymmetrical transmit and receive rates.
In either direction, the Access-T45 Asymmetrical can be configured for
any multiple of 3.158 Mbps up to the full DS3 payload (across a DS3 net-
work). A tail-clocking capability allows the far-end Access-T45 Asymmet-
rical to synchronize its clock to that of the receive data stream.
Access-T45 Asymmetrical provides all the features of the symmetrical

Access-T45, including advanced performance monitoring and diagnostics.
For more information about these features, refer to the Access-T45 DS3 Net-
work Service Unit Installation and Operation manual (AC45-0311-002).
Software and Hardware Compatibility

The Access-T45 Asymmetrical does not interoperate with other hardware
or software versions, i.e, symmetrical Access-T45.
Symmetrical Access-T45s with a part number of A70-0045B-063 (AC) or

A70-0045B-064 (DC), can be adapted for asymmetrical functionality by
returning them to Larscom for minor hardware and software modifica-
tions. For service and repair information, refer to Chapter 9 of the manual
(AC45-0311-002).
AC45-0311-S21 1
Access-T45 Asymmetrical
Application
As illustrated in Figure 1, a typical application of the Access-T45 Asym-
metrical employs a satellite link between an international ISP and a U.S.-
based multinational ISP.
Satellite Satellite
Dish Dish
Satellite
Satellite Satellite
Modem US-Based Far-End Modem
HSSI Earth Earth HSSI
Station Station
Access-T45 Access-T45
Asymmetrical Asymmetrical
DS3 DS3
Asymmetrical Asymmetrical
Access-T45 Customer Customer Access-T45

POP POP
HSSI HSSI
Router Router
Figure 1
Typical Access-T45 Asymmetrical Application
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Specifications
Specifications
Access-T45 Asymmetrical specifications are the same as for the symmet-
rical Access-T45, with the exception of those given in Table A.
Table A
Access-T45 Asymmetrical Specifications
Data (DTE) Ports
Type Single HSSI; differential ECL; SCSI-II 50-pin female
Outbound Data Rate Any multiple of 3.158 Mbps up to 44.2 Mbps; independent of inbound rate.
Inbound Data Rate Any multiple of 3.158 Mbps up to 44.2 Mbps; independent of outbound rate.
Clock Options Internal, Loop (Line), External 8 KHz, External 1.544 MHz, or HSSI Sync (Tail)
Models ac power: ACST45-501-AC; dc power: ACST45-501-DC
(Both models include universal rack mounting ears, manual, and HSSI cable.)
Allocating Asymmetrical Bandwidth

This section describes how to allocate asymmetrical bandwidth via the ter-
minal interface. Front panel nomenclature and menus are very similar to
the terminal interface, and therefore self-explanatory for those familiar
with front-panel operation. To learn about front-panel operation, refer to
Chapter 4 of the manual (AC45-0311-002).
Access-T45 Asymmetrical allows you to allocate portions of the DS3 signal

bandwidth to the DTE port. The DS3 signal is divided into 3.158-Mbps
partitions. The DTE port is allocated a specific number of partitions; a set
of partition allocations is called a “map”. Designed for use with satellite
modems and other devices that have asymmetrical transmit and receive
rates, the Access-T45 Asymmetrical’s transmit and receive rates can be
independently configured for any multiple of 3.158 Mbps, up to the full
DS3 payload.
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Allocating Asymmetrical Bandwidth
To define a map for asymmetrical bandwidth, perform the following steps:

2. To allocate partial or full bandwidth in the Transmit direction, select
Map→Tx Rate.
or,
To allocate partial or full bandwidth in the Receive direction, select
Map→Rx Rate.
Note: Figure 2 shows the System Map menu with the Transmit direc-
tion selected.
Upon selecting Tx or Rx Rate, a drop-down menu appears listing band-

width allocation options, as shown in Figure 3. This menu allows you
to allocate partial to full bandwidth for the direction you have selected
to carry it. The default value for both Tx Rate and Rx Rate is 44.210 Mbps
(full bandwidth).
3. Select the appropriate DS3 bandwidth, and press Enter. An asterisk
appears next to your selection. (Changes are stored in non-volatile
memory, but are not applied.)
4. Select Map→Send Map to apply the change(s).
Figure 2
System Map Menu
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Configuring the Clock Source
Figure 3
Bandwidth Allocation Menu
Configuring the Clock Source

The Access-T45 Asymmetrical can derive its transmit clock from any of
five sources: an internal crystal-controlled clock (with a frequency of
44.736 Mbps), an 8 KHz or 1.544 MHz external station clock connected to
the Access-T45 Asymmetrical rear panel, the signal received via the DS3
network (loop), or from the clock accompanying the received data stream
(known as tailclocking). The internal clock is the default.
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Viewing the Configuration Report
Tail-clocking
Tail-clocking is generally used for satellite modem applications, but it can
also be used for certain asymmetrical video applications. In tail-clocking
mode, the Access-T45 Asymmetrical derives its clock from another device
through the HSSI interface. An illustration of tail-clocking is provided in
Figure 4.
To configure the DS3 clock source for tail-clocking:

1. Select LINE from the Main Menu Line.
2. Select HSSI Sync (Tail) from the Clock Source menu.
HSSI
HSSI DS3 Crossover DS3 HSSI
Asym. Asym. Asym. Asym.
Test Access-T45 Access-T45 Access-T45 Access-T45 Test
Set Set
22.105 Mbps
12.631 Mbps
= Internal Clock
= Loop Clock
= HSSI Sync (Tail) Clock
Figure 4
Tail-clocking Illustration

The Access-T45 Asymmetrical Configuration Report displays Access-T45
Asymmetrical’s current configuration, as illustrated in Figure 5. The dis-
play gives configuration information for the DS3 (Line) interface, the
supervisory (Comm) port, the DTE, and the DS3 asymmetrical bandwidth.
Configuration is performed via the supervisory interfaces, as described
earlier in this supplement and in Chapter 6 of the manual
(AC45-0311-002).
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The following information applies to the DS3 line interface.

• XMT LBO: Access-T45 Asymmetrical’s Line Build-Out setting.
• Rcv Equ: Access-T45 Asymmetrical’s receive equalization setting.
• ClockSrc: The active clock source for Access-T45 Asymmetrical, which
may differ from the configured clock source.
• Rule: If the configured clock source has been temporarily overwritten,
this field provides an abbreviated explanation, as defined in Table 7-A
of the manual (AC45-0311-002).
• Scramble: Whether payload scrambling is enabled.
• Framing: Whether framing is set to C-bit or M13.
Figure 5
Access-T45 Configuration Display
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The following information applies to the RS232 Supervisory Ports.

• Interface: Whether the port is connected directly or via a modem.
• Application: The application for which the port is being employed
(Terminal, TABS, SLIP, or Disable).
• Term Type: The type of terminal for which the port is configured.
• Password: Whether the port has password protection enabled.
• Baud Rate: Specifies the baud rate for the port.
• Parity: Whether parity is set for None, Odd, or Even.
• Data Bits: Specifies the number of data bits recognized by the port.
• Stop Bits: Specifies the number of stop bits recognized by the port.
• Flow Control: Specifies whether XON-XOFF (S/W, H/W or both) is recog-
nized by the port.
The following information applies to the DTE interface.

• TM, CA, TA, and LA/LB: Specifies how each signal will be processed.
• DS3 Asym B/W: Specifies the asymmetrical bandwidth configuration.
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Access-T45

DS3 Network Service Unit

Installation and Operation Manual

Access-T45 is a trademark of Larscom Incorporated. Other trademarks

Telephone: (408) 941-4000

Copyright (c) 1998

2. Access-T45 Functional Overview

Alarm Dialout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

3. Installing the Access-T45

4. Overview of the User Interface

Navigating the Menu Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

5. User Interface Menus

6. Configuring the Access-T45

8. Diagnosing and Testing the Access-T45

9. Maintaining the Access-T45

Appendix A. Cable Drawings

Appendix B. Standard MIB-II Definitions

Appendix C. DS3 MIB Definitions

Appendix D. SNMP Trap Support

FCC Rules, Part 15

WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not

For older ACST45-201-AC and ACST45-201-DC models, the proper

Scope and Organization of This Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction — General information about using this

Chapter 2. Access-T45 Functional Overview — Information about

Chapter 3. Installing the Access-T45 — Installation procedures,

Chapter 4. Overview of the User Interface — General information

Chapter 5. Using Menus — Descriptions of the various menu paths

Chapter 6. Configuring the Access-T45 — Procedures for configuring

Chapter 7. Using Reports — Procedures for displaying and clearing

Chapter 8. Diagnosing and Testing the Access-T45 — Procedures for

Chapter 9. Maintaining the Access-T45 — Access-T45 maintenance

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In single-port mode, Access-T45 provides a data channel operating up to

Access-T45 performs a variety of monitoring and management functions,

Figure 2-1 shows a typical application of Access-T45 in a corporate com-

C hannel H SSI H SSI C hannel

Access-T45 Physical Description

The rear panel provides connections for:

The front panel includes:

Rear-panel connections are discussed in Chapter 3. Use of the front-panel

DS3 Network Interface

The payload scrambler can be disabled via the management interfaces.

Data (DTE) Interfaces

In single-port mode, Access-T45 provides a data channel operating up to

Each Access-T45 data port is independently user-configured for data rate

Managing the Far-End Access-T45

You can also establish a supervisory connection from a Larscom Orion

Front Panel Interface

Note: The menu displays on the Front-Panel and Terminal Interfaces

SNMP SLIP Interface

Details of SNMP implementation by Access-T45 are provided in Appen-

For instructions on configuring the Supervisory Ports, see Configuring the

Maintenance Data Link

DS3 Defects and Failures

Loss of Frame (LOF) OOF 2 10

Alarm Indication Signal (AIS) AIS 2 10

Loss of Signal (LOS) LOS 2 10

Remote Alarm Indication or Yellow (RAI) Far-End SEF/AIS 1 1

Transmit Loss of Clock (TLOC) * TLOC 1 1

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