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HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide i NOTICE Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Cabletron Systems to determine whether any such changes ha ve been made.
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Notice iv HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide SAFETY INFORMATION CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERS THE FE-100F3 FAST ETHERNET INTERFACE MODULE, FPIM-05 AND FPIM-07 FDDI PORT INTERFACE MODULES, AND APIM-29 ATM PORT INTERFACE MODULE USE CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERS. READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THESE MODULES.
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HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide vii CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Using This Manual ....................................................................... 1-2 1.2 Document Conventions ............................................................... 1-2 1.
Contents viii HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.8 The ATM Redundancy Configuration Screen ............................ 3-15 3.8.1 ATM Redundancy Configuration Screen Fields ............ 3-16 3.8.2 Setting the Redundancy Status ..............................
Contents HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide ix 3.18 Enabling the Bandwidth Allocation Mode Feature ..................... 3-54 3.19 Creating PVCs with the Bandwidth Allocation Mode Enabled ... 3-57 3.19.1 ATM Connection Setup Screen Fields .....................
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HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 1-1 CHAPTER 1 INTR ODUCTION W elcome to the Cabletron Systems HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide . This manual provides the follo wing information: • Describes HSIM-A6DP features •.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-2 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 1.1 USING THIS MANUAL Read through this manual completely to familiarize yourself with its content and to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of the HSIM-A6DP .
Overview HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 1-3 1.3 OVERVIEW The HSIM-A6DP extends the functionality of your Cabletron Systems interface module or standalone hub to include remote uplink capability .
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-4 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 1.5 SPECIFICATIONS This section describes en vironment specifications and safety requirements for the HSIM-A6DP . Cabletron Systems reserves the right to change these specifications at any time without notice.
Getting Help HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 1-5 1.7 GETTING HELP If you need additional support related to this de vice, or if you hav e any questions, comments, or suggestions concerning this manual, cont.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-6 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide.
HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 2-1 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION This chapter contains instructions for the follo wing tasks: • Unpacking the HSIM ( Section 2.1 ) • Installing APIMs ( Section 2.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-2 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 2.2 INSTALLING APIMs T o install an APIM into the HSIM-A6DP , refer to Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 and perform the follo wing steps: 1. Attach the antistatic wrist strap (refer to the instructions on the antistatic wrist strap package).
Installing APIMs HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 2-3 Figure 2-2 Installing an APIM 5. Press down firmly on the APIM until the pins slide all the way into the connector. Ensure the APIM sits flush on the standoffs. 6. Secure the APIM with the three screws saved in Step 3 .
Chapter 2: Installation 2-4 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 2.3 INSTALLING AN HSIM Y ou can install an HSIM in any Cabletron Systems de vice that supports HSIM technology (e.g., 2E42-27, 6E132-25). Refer to the release notes for the version of firmw are running on the Cabletron Systems de vice to ensure that the HSIM-A6DP is supported.
Installing an HSIM HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 2-5 Figure 2-3 Removing the HSIM Co verplate Standoff Screws Faceplate Mounting Screws Coverplate 207735.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-6 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide Figure 2-4 Installing the HSIM-A6DP 7. Place the HSIM behind the module faceplate. See Figure 2-4 . 8. Insert the connector of the HSIM into the HSIM connector pins on the module. 9. Press down firmly on the back of the HSIM until the pins slide all the way into the connector holes.
Installing an HSIM HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 2-7 11. Secure the HSIM to the standoffs with the two screws saved in Step 6 . 12. Reinstall the module in the chassis. 13. Reattach the network cabling to the module. 14. Refer to Chapter 3 for instructions on configuring the HSIM-A6DP using Local Management.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-8 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 9. Press down firmly on the back of the HSIM until the pins slide all the way into the connector holes. 10. Secure the HSIM to the faceplate using the screws saved in Step 5 . 11. Secure the HSIM to the standoffs using the screws saved in Step 6 .
HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-1 CHAPTER 3 LOCAL MANAGEMENT This chapter explains ho w to view current A TM connections, configure Permanent V irtual Channels (PVCs), configure LAN Emulation Clients (L.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-2 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.1 LOCAL MANAGEMENT KE YBOAR D CON VENTIONS All ke y names appear in this manual as capital letters. For e xample, the Enter ke y appears as ENTER and the Backspace ke y appears as B ACKSP A CE.
Navigating Local Mana gement Screens HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-3 3.2 NAVIGATING LOCAL MANA GEMENT SCREENS The HSIM-A6DP Local Management application consists of a series of menu screens. Navigate through Local Management by selecting items from the menu screens.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-4 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide Using the RETURN Command 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the RETURN command at the bottom of the Local Management screen. 2. Press ENTER. The previous screen in the Local Management hierarchy displays.
Accessing Local Management HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-5 3.3 ACCESSING LOCAL MANAGEMENT T o access the HSIM-A6DP A TM screen in a standalone hub (e.g., 2E42-27), navigate through the Local Management screens until the High Speed Configuration screen displays.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-6 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.4 THE HSIM-A6DP A TM SCREEN The HSIM-A6DP A TM screen displays four menu items for configuration and monitoring of the HSIM-A6DP .
The A TM Connections Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-7 DISCO VER Y ELAN SETUP This menu item opens the Discov ery ELAN Setup screen. This screen is used to enable or disable the default ELAN that is created when the HSIM-A6DP first is initialized in SecureFast mode.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-8 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.5.1 A TM Connections Screen Fields The A TM Connections screen allows the user to open the A TM Connections Setup screen, and to set the Bandwidth Allocation Mode to on or of f.
The A TM Connection Setup Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-9 3.6 THE A TM CONNECTION SETUP SCREEN T o access the A TM Connection Setup screen from the A TM Connections screen, perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the CONNECTION TABLE menu item on the ATM Connections screen.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-10 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.6.1 A TM Connection Setup Screen Fields The A TM Connection Setup screen allows the user to vie w the current configured virtual connections, (PVCs and SVCs) on the HSIM-A6DP .
The A TM Connection Setup Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-11 Encapsulation T ype (Read-Only) This field displays the type of Encapsulation being used to switch Ethernet frames to A TM cells. The three possible options for this field are as follo ws: • VC Mux 802.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-12 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.7 THE ADD/DELETE ENTRY SCREEN T o access the Add/Delete Entry screen from the A TM Connection Setup screen perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD/DELETE command at the bottom of the A TM Connection Setup screen.
The Add/Delete Entry Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-13 Encapsulation T ype (T oggle) This field displays the type of data encapsulation that the HSIM-A6DP will use to perform LAN to A TM translation. This field toggles between the follo wing options: • VC Mux 802.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-14 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.7.3 Modifying an Entry (PVC) T o modify an existing entry (PVC), perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VPI field, and enter the new VPI value. 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VCI field and enter the new VCI value; acceptable values are 32 through 1020.
The A TM Redundancy Configuration Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-15 3.8 THE A TM REDUNDANCY CONFIGURATION SCREEN T o access the A TM Redundancy Configuration screen from the A TM screen, perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the APIM REDUNDANCY menu item from the ATM screen.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-16 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.8.1 A TM Redundancy Configuration Screen Fields The A TM Redundancy Configuration screen allo ws the user to perform the follo wing tasks: • T o enable or disable the redundancy feature of the HSIM-A6DP.
The A TM Redundancy Configuration Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-17 Active P or t (Read-Only) This field displays which APIM is currently acting as the acti ve port for the HSIM-A6DP.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-18 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide TEST PORTS NO W (Command) This command, when performed, instructs the HSIM-A6DP to perform an APIM redundancy test immediately . When the test is completed, the results are displayed in the Results of pre vious test field.
The A TM Redundancy Configuration Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-19 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-20 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.8.7 Setting the P eriodic T est Status Field T o enable or disable the Periodic test status feature, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Periodic test status field.
The A TM Redundancy Configuration Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-21 3.8.9 Using the TEST PORTS NO W Command T o force the HSIM-A6DP to perform a redundancy test immediately , perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the TEST PORTS NOW command.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-22 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.9 THE A TM LEC SCREEN T o access the A TM LEC screen from the A TM screen, perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LAN EMULATION CLIENTS menu item. 2. Press ENTER.
The A TM LEC Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-23 3.9.1 A TM LEC Screen Fields The A TM LEC screen contains four menu items that open Local Management screens used to create, maintain, and monitor LAN Emulation Clients (LECs). It also allo ws the user to search the ARP cache for specific MA C addresses.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-24 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.10 THE A TM LEC T AB LE SCREEN T o access the A TM LEC T able screen from the A TM LEC screen, perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC TABLE menu item on the ATM LEC screen.
The A TM LEC T able Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-25 3.10.1 A TM LEC T ab le Screen Fields The A TM LEC T able screen is a read-only screen that allows the user to vie w the status of all LECs currently configured on the HSIM-A6DP.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-26 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide initialRegistration - The initialRegistration phase is used by the LEC to confirm that its MA C Address(es) are unique before becoming fully operational on the network. busConnect - While in the b usConnect phase, the LEC connects to the Broadcast and Unkno wn server (B US).
The LEC Administration Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-27 3.11 THE LEC ADMINISTRATION SCREEN T o access the LEC Administration screen from the A TM screen, perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC ADMINISTRATION menu item from the ATM screen.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-28 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.11.1 LEC Administration Screen Fields The LEC Administration screen allo ws the user to add/modify or delete LAN Emulation Clients (LECs). Ne w LECs can be configured by the user , or this function can be performed automatically by the HSIM-A6DP .
The LEC Administration Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-29 LAN T ype (Read-Only) This field displays the type of ELAN that this LEC joins. This field is read-only and displays [802.3]. This is the only type of ELAN currently supported by the HSIM-A6DP .
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-30 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.11.2 Changing the LEC Status (MODIFY MODE Only) T o change the LEC Status, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arro w ke ys to highlight the MODIFY MODE command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER.
The LEC Administration Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-31 5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LECS ATM Address field. Enter the ATM Address of the LECS. This step is optional, and should be performed only when a specific LECS, out of multiple servers, is desired for this LEC.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-32 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 8. Enter the LES ATM Address in the field. Ensure that a valid ATM address is used If there is more than one LECS present on the network, and a specific LECS is desired for this LEC, perform the substeps that follow.
The LEC Administration Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-33 6. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. The modified LEC is now entered into the HSIM-A6DP LEC Index. 3.11.6 Deleting an Existing LEC T o delete an existing LEC, perform the following steps: 1.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-34 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.12 THE ELAN PROPERTIES SCREEN T o access the ELAN Properties screen from the A TM LEC screen, perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC PROPERTIES menu item of the ATM LEC screen.
The ELAN Properties Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-35 LEC ID (Read-Only) The LEC ID displays the LAN Emulation Client Identifier assigned to this LEC by the LAN Emulation Server when the LEC w as created.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-36 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide LECS A TM ADDR (Read-Only) This field displays the A TM address of the LAN Emulation Configuration Server .
The LEC ARP Cache Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-37 PREV (Command) This command lets you scroll to the pre vious screen. T o go to the previous screen use the arro w ke ys to highlight the PREV command and press ENTER. The pre vious ELAN Properties screen displays.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-38 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.13.1 LEC ARP CA CHE Screen Fields The follo wing explains each of the LEC ARP Cache screen fields: LEC Index (Modifiab le) This field displays the Index of the LEC to which the information displayed on the screen pertains.
The LEC ARP Cache Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-39 NEXT (Command) This command opens the next series of MA C/A TM Address pairs. T o access the next series of address pairs, highlight the NEXT command by using the arro w ke ys and pressing ENTER.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-40 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.14 THE LEC ARP CACHE SEAR CH SCREEN The LEC ARP Cache screen allo ws the user to search the HSIM-A6DP LEC ARP Cache for a specific MA C Address.
The LEC ARP Cache Sear ch Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-41 3.14.1 LEC ARP Cache Sear ch Screen Fields The follo wing explains each of the LEC ARP Cache Search screen fields: MA C Address (Modifiable) This field is used to enter the MA C Address for which you wish to search.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-42 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide When the search is completed, the follo wing information displays: Figure 3-13 LEC ARP Cache Sear ch Results The follo wing describes the rea.
The LEC ARP Cache Sear ch Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-43 ELAN Name (Read-Only) This field displays the name of the ELAN to which this LEC belongs. VPI, VCI (Read-Only) This field displays the VPI and VCI that the MA C address is currently using.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-44 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.15 THE SIGNALLING SCREEN T o access the Signalling screen from the A TM screen, perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SIGNALLING menu item of the ATM Screen. 2.
The Signalling Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-45 3.15.1 Signaling Screen Fields The Signaling screen allo ws the user to set the parameters for all SVCs, to vie w the Interim Local Management Interface (ILMI) Physical Address, vie w the current version of UNI being used by the HSIM-A6DP , to disable ILMI and UNI, and to restart ILMI and UNI.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-46 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide UNI Q93b Status (Read-Only) This is a read-only field that displays the current UNI Q93b status.
The Signalling Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-47 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the UNI Version field. 4. Press the SPACE bar to toggle between the options until the desired version of UNI displays. 5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command located at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-48 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.15.4 Changing the UNI Status T o change the UNI status from the default state of [Enabled] perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the UNI Status field. 2. Press the SPACE bar until the option [Disabled] displays.
The Signalling Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-49 3.15.7 Setting the UNI V ersion T o set the UNI V ersion manually , perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ILMI Status field. 2. Press the SPACE bar until the option [Enabled] displays.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-50 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.16 THE DISCOVERY ELAN SETUP SCREEN T o access the Discovery ELAN Setup screen from the A TM screen, perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the DISCOVERY ELAN SETUP menu item of the ATM Screen.
The Discovery ELAN Setup Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-51 3.16.1 A TM Discovery ELAN Setup Screen Fields The A TM Discovery ELAN Setup screen is used only when the host de vice is configured to operate as a SecureFast switch. Upon first initialization, the HSIM-A6DP attempts to contact any other HSIM-A6DPs present on the SecureFast netw ork.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-52 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide ELAN Name (Modifiable) This field is used to enter the name of the discov ery ELAN that the HSIM-A6DP will join, when the discov ery ELAN becomes enabled. Mode (T oggle) This field toggles between “Master” and “Slav e”.
The Discovery ELAN Setup Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-53 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Status field. 4. Press the SPACE bar until the desired mode displays ( Enabled or Disabled ). 5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-54 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.17 USING THE BANDWIDTH ALLOCATION MODE FEATURE The HSIM-A6DP provides a feature that allo ws the user to create PVCs, and configure each PVC to be guaranteed a set amount of bandwidth, up to the amount of bandwidth that the APIM provides.
Enabling the Band width Allocation Mode Feature HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-55 Figure 3-16 The A TM Connection Screen 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Bandwidth Allocation Mode field. 4. Press the SPACE bar until [ON] displays. 5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-56 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide Figure 3-17 The Bandwidth Allocation Mode Warning Screen 7. Use the arrows keys to highlight the YES command at the bottom of the screen. 8. Press ENTER, the Bandwidth Allocation Mode becomes operational, and all previously configured LECs, PVCs, and SVCs are deleted.
Creating PVCs with the Bandwidth Allocation Mode Enab led HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-57 3.19 CREATING PVCS WITH THE BANDWIDTH ALLOCATION MODE ENABLED After the Bandwidth Allocation Mode has been enabled and sav ed, Local Management returns the user to the A TM Connections screen; refer to Figure 3-16 .
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-58 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.19.1 A TM Connection Setup Screen Fields The A TM Connection Setup screen allows the user to vie w the current configured virtual connections (PVCs only) on the HSIM-A6DP .
Creating PVCs with the Bandwidth Allocation Mode Enab led HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-59 Encapsulation T ype (Read-Only) This field displays the type of Encapsulation being used to switch Ethernet frames to A TM cells. The two possible options for this field are as follo ws: • VC Mux 802.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-60 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.20 THE ADD/DELETE ENTRY SCREEN T o access the Add/Delete Entry screen from the A TM Connection Setup screen perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD/DELETE command at the bottom of the A TM Connection Setup screen.
The Add/Delete Entry Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-61 VPI (Modifiable) This field is used to enter the V irtual Path Identifier of the PVC. The av ailable range for this field is 0 or 1, with a default v alue of 0. VCI (Modifiable) This field is used to enter the V irtual Channel Identifier of the PVC.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-62 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide DELETE (Command) This command appears only if a v alid VCI has been entered in the VCI field of the Add/Delete Entry screen. This command deletes the PVC from the HSIM-A6DP connection table. 3.
The Add/Delete Entry Screen HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3-63 3.20.3 Modifying an Entry (PVC) T o modify an existing entry (PVC), perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the IF field and enter the IF value that you want to change.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-64 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 3.20.4 Deleting an Entry (PVC) T o delete an entry (PVC), perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VPI field and enter the VPI of the PVC that you want to delete. 2.
HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide 4-1 CHAPTER 4 LANVIEW LEDs This chapter describes ho w to use the LANVIEW LEDs to monitor HSIM status and diagnose HSIM problems. Figure 4-1 sho ws the location of the LANVIEW LEDs (T ransmit, Receive, STS and LNK). 4.1 HSIM-A6DP LEDs Refer to T able 4-1 and T able 4-2 for a description of HSIM and APIM LEDs.
Chapter 4: LANVIEW LEDs 4-2 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide T able 4-1 HSIM LEDs T able 4-2 APIM LEDs LED Color Definition TX (T ransmit) Green ( Flashing ) Cells being transmitted. RX (Receive) Green ( Flashing ) Cells being received. LED Color Definition LNK (Link) Green ( Solid ) Off Hav e link.
HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide A-1 APPENDIX A APIM SPECIFICATIONS This appendix provides specifications for Cabletron Systems A TM Port Interface Modules (APIMs). A.1 APIM-11 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Interface: T AXI Media T ype: Multimode Fiber Data Rate: 100 Mbps Connector T ype: SC T ransmit Power: -14db to -18.
Appendix A: APIM Specifications A-2 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide A.2 APIM-21 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Interface: OC3 Media T ype: Multimode Fiber Data Rate: 155 Mbps Connector T ype: SC T ransmit Power: -14db to -18.5db Recei ve Sensiti vity: -14db to -32.
APIM-29 Specifications HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide A-3 A.3 APIM-29 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Interface: OC3 Media T ype: Single Mode Fiber Data Rate: 155 Mbps Connector T ype: SC T ransmit Power: -8db to -14db Recei ve Sensiti vity: -6db to -32.5db Loss Budget: -8db to -24.
Appendix A: APIM Specifications A-4 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide A.4 APIM-29LR SPECIFICATIONS Physical Interface: OC3 Media T ype: Single Mode Fiber Data Rate: 155 Mbps Connector T ype: SC T ransmit Pow.
APIM-22 Specifications HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide A-5 A.5 APIM-22 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Interface: STS3 Media T ype: Cate gory 5 Unshielded T wisted Pair Data Rate: 155 Mbps Connector T ype: RJ45 T .
Appendix A: APIM Specifications A-6 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide A.6 APIM-67 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Interface: DS3 Media T ype: 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable Data Rate: 45 Mbps Connector T ype: BNC T ypical Link Distance: 136 Meters The APIM-67 conforms to the electrical characteristics specified by ANSI T1.
APIM-67 Specifications HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide A-7 Figure A-6 APIM-67R Default Jumper Settings Figure A-7 The APIM-67 RECEIVE CHANNEL JUMPER (GROUNDED) TRANSMIT CHANNEL JUMPER (NOT GROUNDED) 142910.
Appendix A: APIM Specifications A-8 HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide.
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