Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product KC-1300 KTI Networks
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-1- DOC.060301-KC1300 Modular Media Converter Center System KC-1300 Operation Manual.
-2- (C) 2005 KTI Networks Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this documen- tation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any directive work (such as translation or transformation) without per- mission from KTI Networks Inc. KTI Networks Inc.
-3- The information contained in this document is subject to change without prior notice. Copyright (C) KTI. All Rights Reserved. TRADEMARKS Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corp. W ARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
-4- T a ble of Contents 1. Introduction ......................................................... 6 1.1 Features ........................................................................................ 7 1.2 T echnical Specifications .................
-5- 6.5.1 Ba sic ......................................................................................... 5 2 6.5.2 Console Port Information ......................................................... 5 7 6.5.3 Security Ma nager .......................
-6- 1. Introduction The Modular Converter System KC-1300 is a managed media converter rack that provides 16 slots and hosts 16 units of Media Converter (MC). A wide range of media converters are available depending on your variety of network cabling environment.
-7- 1.1 Features Some of the key features include: • Managed Media Converter Center Rack • 19-inch rack-mountable 2U chassis • Managed system accommodates up to 16 media converters • Highly mo.
-8- 1.2 T echnical Spe cification s System Model KC-1300L/1A KC-1300L/2A KC-1300/1A KC-1300/2A Management support Unmanaged Unmanaged Managed Managed Plug-in power modules 1 AC 2 AC 1 AC 2 AC Input voltage 90~264V 90~264V 90~264V 90~264V Power supply rating 60 W 60 W 60 W 60 W W eight (no MC installed) 5.
-9- AC Power Chassis Module Specifications Dimension 194mm x 156.6mm x 40.3mm Installation method Plug in from system rear panel Maintenance Modular design for easy maintenance AC power switch System .
-10- M a nage ment Module Spe cifications Dimension 107mm x 24mm x 86.4mm Slot position Slot 0 C P U RISC-based ARM7 RAM size 2M bytes Flash size 512K bytes System interface Connector FutureBus Consol.
-11- Management Specifications Management interface T elnet V i a direct RS-232 console connection T elnet V i a TCP/IP T elnet software SNMP agent V ia TCP/IP SNMP ma nager software HTTP server V i a.
-12- 2. In stallation 2.1 Un pa cking The product package contains: • The system unit • One power cord • One 19-inch rack mounting kit • Operation Manual 2.
-13- The following figure shows the model equipped with two AC power chassis. Main Chassis : provides insertion slots on front panel for CPU manage- ment module and optional add-on media converters. It also provides two chassis slots on rear for mounting power chassis modules.
-14- 2.2.2 Ma n age ment Module The system unit come s with one pre-installed M a nagement module. The module facilitates the following functions: • Direct out-of-band management via RS-232 console .
-15- Console Port This port is a 9-pin male D-sub connector . It serves a s a n RS-232 DTE port. Refer to Chapter xx for the console operation. The pin definitions are: Pin 2 RX D Pin 3 T X D Pin 4 DTR Pin 5 GN D Pin 6 DS R UTP Port This is an auto-negotiation 10/100BASE-TX LAN port and provides a shielded RJ-45 jack with MDI definition.
-16- 2.2.3 Power Cha ssis Module s The system power supply is assembled in a plug-in chassis module as shown below: Each single power module is capable to supply full power for system operation with media converters fully installed.
-17- DC Power Chassis Specifications (KC1300-DC) Input power switch System power on/off switch Input power receptacle T erminal connector (screw type) Input voltage rating -48VDC Input voltage range -.
-18- Removal of System Power Chassis The system power chassis is pre-installed in the system unit when sys- tem unit is shi pped from factory . The cha ssis is designed for ea sy un- installation from system unit in case of any inspection purpose. How- ever , note that this removal only ca n be performed by a well-trained technical person.
-19- Insertion of System Power Chassis Before inserting the power chassis into system unit, make sure: • The system power switch is turned off. • The power cord is disconnected from the power chassis. T o insert the power cha ssis, hold the ha ndle a nd push it into system unit until it is seated in system cha ssis properly .
-20- 2.2.4 Media Converter Slots The system chassis provides sixteen slots for installing optional slide-in MCs. A media converter can be inserted into an available slot or removed from a slot anytime even when system unit is powered on. This hot-plug design keeps all exiting connections on the other slots running with no influence.
-21- T o re move a n MC from slot, the steps are: 1. Disconnect all cable connections on the MC first. 2. Unscrew the MC bracket from system chassis. 3.
-22- 2.3 Ra ck Mounting One rack mounting kit is supplied in the product package. It includes two rack mounting brackets and screws for installing the system unit into a 19-inch rack.
-23- 3. Network Management 3.1 Management Functions The managed converter rack system series is featured with management functions and can be managed by using the following methods: • Direct console.
-24- The system unit is equi pped with one ma nage ment module which serves as a management agent to monitor the system status and all installed media converter modules. The agent also responses to either in-band management requests coming from network or out-of-band requests from directly connected console.
-25- 3.3 Setup for Out-of-band (Console) Management Before doing any in-band management, it is necessary to perform con- sole operation for configuring IP and SNMP related settings for the first time the system is received for installation. The console port is located on the SNMP module.
-26- 2. Connect one end to the console port a nd connect the other end to the PC COM port. 3. Configure your PC COM port setting to match the RS-232 settings of the console port and start your terminal software. Factory default settings of the Console port Baud rate : 38400, N, 8, 1, 0 Flow control : disabled 4.
-27- 3.4 Setup for In-band Management T o perf orm a n in-ba nd ma nagement, it is nece ssary to connect the sys- tem to your TCP/IP network. The steps are: 1. Configure IP and SNMP related settings to the system using direct console management when you receive it first time for the installa- tion.
-28- 4. Con sole a nd T el net Operation Functions supported: • Set and display IP parameters for the system. • Set and display SNMP parameters for the SNMP agent function. • Monitor system power status, power temperature status, system fan status and other system information.
-29- * Remote MC TP link status monitoring is available only when KC- 300DM in the rack is connected to a remote KC-300DM through fiber link. Cold Start When the power to the system is turned on, the system start initialization and self-test process.
-30- Dire ct Console Ma nage ment When you ca n see the self-test message s shown on screen properly , you can press <Enter> key to start console login operation. Go to Login Prompt section in next page directly . T elnet M a nagement Use T elnet software to perform the ma nagement operation.
-31- When login successfully , a Setup menu is shown a s follows: --------------------------------------------- Setup Menu TCP/IP stack for KC-1300 V1.
-32- 4.1 IP Menu Select [1] from Setup menu to set IP related settings. --------------------------------------------- IP Menu [0] Print this menu [1] Set IP Address [2] View IP Status [3] Exit Please .
-33- 4.2 SNMP Menu Select [2] from Setup menu to perform SNMP related settings. The fol- lowing figure illustrates the SNMP menu: --------------------------------------------- Snmp Menu [0] Print this.
-34- 4.3 View Syste m Status Select [3] from Setup menu to view system status. The system status are shown as follows: --------------------------------------------- Power 1 Status: Good , Power 2 Status: Good FAN status: Good CPU status: Cpu Type = ARM7, Flash Size = 512K, Sdram Size = 2M Bytes Software version 1.
-35- 4.4 View Converter Slots Status Select [4] from setup menu to view current status of all media converter modules in the system. The slot status are shown as follows: -----------------------------.
-36- The slot status definitions are: Column States Interpretation Slot 01-16 Slot position in the system Slot #1 - slot #16 are for MC Port N /A No module is installed in slot A Upper port of the module in slot B Lower port of the module in slot Media N /A No MC is installed in slot.
-37- 4.5 Re store Default V alue s Select [5] from Setup menu to restore factory default settings. Factory default settings are: IP Address 192.168.0.2 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway 192.168.0.1 User Name admin Password 12 3 Name (null) Location (null) Contact (null) SNMP Communities: No.
-38- 4.6 Security M a n ager Select [6] from Setup menu to change login user name and password. The steps are: Display current user name --------------------------------------------- Current username: admin Current password: ******** Press Esc to abort .
-39- 4.7 Update Firmware Select [7] from Setup menu to perform firmware (system software) up- grade via TFTP protocol. Before doing TFTP operation, one TFTP server is required and installed in the network to where this system connects a nd new firmware file i mage.
-40- The steps are: Specify TFTP server IP address --------------------------------------------- Enter ESC to abort. Please Input TFTP Server IP Address ( xxx.
-41- 5. SNMP Management SNMP management are performed at a network management station run- ning SNMP network management application manager software with graphical user interface.
-42- 5.1 Configuring SNMP Settings via Console Operation Before performing SNMP operation, proper SNMP settings must be con- figured in the system unit.
-43- 5.2 SNMP Private MIB Use the SNMP management application software to compile the MIB file first before performing any management operation. In addition to stan- dard MIB-II (RFC1213), the system supports private MIB as below: Private MIB Objects Get Remark ssPowerStatus(kti.
-44- 5.3 SNMP T ra ps The system also supports the following SNMP traps. When the trap event occurs, the SNMP agent will generate a trap notification to SNMP management station.
-45- 6. Web Management The system features an http server which can serve the management requests coming from any web browser software over internet or intranet network. W eb Browser Compatible web browser software with JA V A support Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.
-46- 6.2 Login to the Syste m U nit When browser software connects to the system unit successfully , a Login screen is provided for you to login to the device as follows: Login Username : Admin Factor.
-47- The following screen shows welcome screen when a successful login is performed. In addition to the device image, the screen supports the following func- tions on the right side: 1. Home : home page and device image 2. Converter Status : view all slot status 3.
-48- 6.3 Converter Status Click [ Converter Status ] to view all slot status in a table list..
-49- The information includes: Column States Interpretation Slot 1-16 Slot position in the system Slot #1 - slot #16 are for MC installation Port A Upper port of the MC in slot B Lower port of the MC .
-50- 6.4 Syste m Status Click [ System Status ] to view system related status in a table list. The information includes: Power Status : system power 1&2 chassis condition F AN Status : system fan .
-51- 6.5 Administrator Menu Click [ Administrator ] to show administrator menu. The menu includes the following options: 1. Basic : Set / View IP and SNMP related settings 2. Console Port Information : View RS-232 console configuration 3. Security Manager : Change login user name and password 4.
-52- 6.5.1 Ba sic Click [Basic] to perform IP setting and SNMP settings. IP setting and SNMP setting are described in the following sections respectively .
-53- Click [ IP Address ] button to set IP settings. IP settings include: I P Address : Unique IP address designated to this system Subnet Mask : The subnet mask of the IP address specified above Gateway : The IP address of the default gateway (router) Click [ Update Settings ] to make new settings ef fective.
-54- Click [ SNMP Entries ] button to set SNMP settings. SNMP Entries - System options SNMP related settings are: Name : Logic name for the system Location : Location where the system is installed Con.
-55- SNMP Entries - Community Strings One community contains two settings: Community name : SNMP communities to which the system belongs Access right : Access right associated with the community name Click [ Add ] button to add one new community into the community list.
-56- SNMP Entries - T ra p Ma nagers One Trap Manager contains two settings: IP Address : IP address of the trap host to which a trap is issued Community : The trap community to which the system belon.
-57- 6.5.2 Console Port Information This screen displays configuration of RS-232 console port..
-58- 6.5.3 Security M a nager Security Manager allows you to change login user name and password. Click [ Apply ] to make the changes effective..
-59- 6.5.4 Image Refresh Time The system image is updated periodically to present the latest status. The default time interval of refreshing the image is 20 seconds. It can be changed by clicking any of the time buttons displayed. This is a run time setting and not a permanent setting.
-60- 6.5.5 Update Firmware [Update Firmware] allows you to perform firmware (system software) upgrade via TFTP protocol. Before doing TFTP operation, one TFTP server is required and installed in the network to where this system con- nects a nd new firmware file image.
-61- 6.5.6 Reboot System [ Reboot Syste m ] allows you to reboot the system unit re motely . Starting this comma nd will make your current http connection lost.
-62- 6.6 Slot Icon Operations In a ddition to the menu supported, you may click the following i mage icons to show specific status. Click slot 0 on the system image shown on screen Power Status : syst.
-63- Click any one slot in slot 1 to slot 18 to view one specific slot status. The following figure illustrates slot 9 status: Refer to section 6.3 for status interpretation.
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