16-Slot

Media Converter Chassis

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Features

1.2 Technical Specifications

Chapter 2: Installation

2.1 Unpacking

2.2 System Units

2.2.2 Management Module

2.2.3 Power Chassis Modules

2.3 Rack Mounting

Chapter 3: Network Management

3.1 Management Functions

3.2 Protocols Supported

3.3 Setup for Out-of-band (Console) Management

3.4 Setup for In-band Management

SECTION 4: Console and Telnet Operation

4.1 IP Menu

4.2 SNMP Menu

4.3 View System Status

4.4 View Converter Slots Status

4.5 Restore Default Values

4.6 Security Manager

4.7 Update Firmware

4.8 Reboot System

Chapter 5: SNMP Management

5.1 Configuring SNMP Settings via Console Operation

5.2 SNMP Private MIB

5.3 SNMP Traps

Chapter 6 Web Management

6.1 Start Browser Software and Making Connection

6.2 Login to the System Unit

6.3 Converter Status

6.4 System Status

6.5 Administrator Menu

6.5.1 Basic

6.5.2 Console Port Information

6.5.3 Security Manager

6.5.4 Image Refresh Time

6.5.5 Update Firmware

6.5.6 Reboot System

6.6 Slot Icon Operations

Chapter 1

Introduction

The Model MCC-16 Series Modular Converter System is a manageable media converter chassis that provides 16 slots for up to 16 10/100 Ethernet network Media Converters (MC). A wide range of media converters is available depending on your variety of network cabling environment. These optional media converters include 10/100 UTP to multimode or single mode fiber cable.

The chassis unit provides a centered power supply to the converter modules and serves as a converter center and wiring concentrator.

For specifications of the optional media converters please refer to the associated installation guides respectively.

1.1 Features

Some of the key features include:

• Managed Media Converter Center Chassis
• 19-inch rack-mountable 2U chassis
• Managed system accommodates up to 16 media converters
• Highly modularized chassis design with
  • modular media converter
  • modular management module
  • two system power modules for power redundancy
• Provides high availability and maintainability
• Power backup feature with two power chassis
• Visible system status indication
• Supports in-band Telnet, SNMP and web-based management
• Supports out-of-band direct console management
• Management from anywhere and any platform using a web browser
• Easy-to-use point and click user interface
• Photographic quality interface to configure and monitor the system
• Supports in-band event SNMP trap report
• TFTP Software Upgrade

1.2 Technical Specifications

Chapter 2

INSTALLATION

2.1 Unpacking

The product package contains:

• The system unit
• One power cord
• One 19-inch rack mounting kit
• Operation Manual

2.2 System Units

The figure below illustrates the front view of the MCC-16 system:

The type and numbers of the pre-installed media converters may be different depending on the model purchased.  The figure shows a system fully installed with media converters.

The following figure shows the rear view of the MCC-16 chassis with two power slots on the rear panel. Each power slot can be installed with one AC power supply.  Two slots provide the option for redundant power.

Main Chassis: provides insertion slots on front panel for CPU management module and optional add-on media converters. It also provides two chassis slots on rear for mounting power chassis modules.

Management Module: serves as a management agent to monitor system status and add-on converter modules for in-band and out-of-band management requests.

AC Power Chassis: provides power for the whole unit. It can receive commercial AC power.

System Cooling Fan: provides forced air to cool down the temperature for the system unit.

2.2.2 Management Module

The chassis comes with one pre-installed Management module. The module facilitates the following functions:

• Direct out-of-band management via RS-232 console port
• SNMP agent to serve in-band management via SNMP protocol
• Telnet console in-band management via TCP/IP protocol
• HTTP host to serve web-based in-band management
• Monitoring all MCs status installed in the system
• Monitoring system power and fan status

See figure below for major components on the management module panel:

Console Port
This port is a 9-pin male D-sub connector. It serves as an RS-232 DTE port. Refer to Chapter 4 for the console operation. The pin definitions are:

UTP Port
This is an auto-negotiation 10/100BASE-TX LAN port and provides a shielded RJ-45 jack with MDI definition. This port must connect to your TCP/IP network for all in-band management operations.

2.2.3 Power Chassis Modules

The system power supply is assembled in a plug-in chassis module as shown below:

Each power module is able to supply full power for system operation even when the chassis is fully loaded with media converters.

Power Module Removal
The power module is pre-installed in the chassis. The module is designed for easy removal for inspection or maintenance.  However, a well-trained technician should only perform removal of the module.

For safety reasons before removing the power module, make sure:

• The power switch is turned off.
• The power cord is disconnected from the AC power receptacle.

To remove the module, unscrew fastener screws until they are released from the chassis.  Hold the handle and pull the module out from the chassis smoothly.  See the following example figure:

Insertion of Power Module
Before inserting the power module into the chassis, make sure:

• The module power switch is turned off.
• The power cord is disconnected from the AC power receptacle.

To insert the power module, hold the handle and push it into the chassis until it is seated in the chassis properly. Screw the module securely in the chassis unit. See figure below:

The power module is designed to be hot plugged into or unplugged from the system even when another power module is installed in another power slot and in operation.

2.2.4 Media Converter Slots

The system chassis provides sixteen slots for installing optional slide-in MCs (media converters).

A media converter can be inserted into an available slot or removed from a slot anytime even when the system unit is powered on. This hot-plug design keeps all existing connections on the other slots running with no influence.

To insert an MC into a slot, the steps are:
1. Install a bracket, which is provided in the rack chassis package, onto the MC unit as shown below:

2. Remove the slot cover first and insert the MC slowly until it is seated in properly.
3. Screw the bracket onto system chassis securely before making any cable connection.

To remove an MC from slot, the steps are:
1. Disconnect all cable connections on the MC first.
2. Unscrew the MC bracket from system chassis.
3. Hold the bracket and pull it slowly out from the slot.

NOTE: The media converters are designed with hot-plug feature, which allows insertion and removal of the converters to be performed even when the system is in operation.

2.3 Rack 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.

Mount both brackets onto the system unit as shown below:

Install the system unit into a 19-inch rack as shown below:

Chapter 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 connection over an RS-232 cable
• Telnet software over TCP/IP network
• SNMP manager software over TCP/IP network
• Web browser software from Internet or Intranet over TCP/IP network

The following figure illustrates a management model diagram:

The system unit is equipped with one management module which serves as a management agent to monitor the system status and all installed media converter modules. The agent also responds to either in-band management requests coming from the network or out-of-band requests directly from a connected console.

3.2 Protocols Supported

3.3 Setup for Out-of-band (Console) Management

Before doing any in-band management, it is necessary to perform console operations for configuring IP and SNMP related settings for the first time the system is being installed. The console port is located on the SNMP module.

Any PC running Windows 95/98/XP/2000/2003 can be used as a console via the COM port. Windows Hyper Terminal program is an ideal, and the most popular, software for such console terminal operations.

To setup console operation, the steps are:

1. Find a proper RS-232 cable for the connection to a console terminal. If your are using a PC as a Terminal, make sure the cable pin assignments comply with the following:

1. Connect one end to the console port and connect the other end to the PC COM port.
2. 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. Turn the system power on.
5. Press <Enter> key several times in your terminal software until a login prompt comes up. It means the connection is proper.

NOTE: The console port does not support a modem connection.

Refer to Chapter 4 for more information about Console management.

3.4 Setup for In-band Management
To perform an in-band management, it is necessary to connect the system to your TCP/IP network. The steps are:

1. Configure IP and SNMP related settings to the system using direct console management the first time the system is being installed.
2. Find a proper straight-through Category 5 UTP cable (maximal length 100 meters) for the connection.
3. Connect one end of the UTP cable to the UTP port on the SNMP module and connect the other end to the device, such as a switching hub, in your TCP/IP network.

1. Start your in-band management operations. For different management methods, refer to:

• Chapter 4 for Telnet management
• Chapter 5 for SNMP management
• Chapter 6 for Web management

SECTION 4

Console and Telnet 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.
• Monitor installation status of each slot.
• Monitor the configuration and link status of each MC installed.
• Restore default settings for the system
• Change administrator password for access control.
• Update system software.
• Reboot (warm start) the system remotely.

Cold Start
When the power to the system is turned on, the system-start initialization and self-test process starts up. The self-test messages are displayed as follows if a console connection is established successfully:

Power-on Self-test
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$$$ System LOADER Checksum O.K !!!
$$$ System IMAGE Checksum O.K !!!
$$$ Sytem DATA Checksum O.K !!!
$$ Waiting Copy Rom to Sdram
$$$ System Power On Self Test....
$$$ ARM Reg R/W Test Success !!!
$$$ System EEPROM Checksum O.K !!
$$$ Get parameter O.K !!
My Mac Address is xxxxxxxxxxxx
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This chapter describes the detailed console operation. It can be applied to either out-of-band console management or in-band Telnet management. Both are the same in operation starting from the login prompt.

Direct Console Management
When you see the self-test messages shown on the screen properly, you can press <Enter> to start the console login operation. Go to the Login Prompt section below.

Telnet Management
Use Telnet software to perform the management operation. The most convenient solution is using the built-in Telnet function in a Windows 95/98/ or NT PC. Enter into the DOS window and invoke the following Telnet command to connect to the system unit:

>telnet xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

The specified xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address of the system unit. A welcome message and login prompt are displayed if the connection is established properly.

Login Prompt
The following figure illustrates the login screen:
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Welcome to Console
login:admin
password:***
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      Username: admin
      Factory default Password: 123

For security reason, the system supports a function to change the pass- word in setup menu. It is recommended to change the default password immediately after a successful login.

When logged in successfully, a Setup menu is shown as follows:
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Setup Menu
TCP/IP stack for MCC-16 V1.xx
[0] Print this menu
[1] IP Menu
[2] SNMP Menu
[3] View System status
[4] View Converter Slots Status
[5] Restore Default Value
[6] Security Manager
[7] Update Firmware
[8] Reboot System
[9] Exit
Please Select (0-9)....
Enter Esc to abort....
INET>
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After prompt, type a number followed by [Enter] key for selecting an operation item to perform. See example below:
            INET> n <Enter>

Select [0] to display the main menu again. [Esc] key can be used to abort the operation of any item and get back to the main menu.

The following sections describe the detailed operation of each item.

4.1 IP Menu
Select [1] from Setup menu to set IP related settings.
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IP Menu
[0] Print this menu
[1] Set IP Address
[2] View IP Status
[3] Exit
Please Select (0-3)
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Set IP Address
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Enter ESC to abort.
Please Input IP Address(xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx):192.168.0.23
replacing net[0] IP address nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn with 192.168.0.23
Please Input Subnet Mask(xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx):255.255.255.0
replacing subnet mask[0] IP address nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn with 255.255.255.0
Please Input Gateway IP(xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx):192.168.0.1
replacing gateway IP addr[0] nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn with 192.168.0.1
Do you want to Change IP setting ? (Y/N)Y
Please reboot system and use new IP to connection it !
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IP 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)

Note:  All current in-band network management connections on the system will be lost if the system IP address is changed. This change does not affect the operation of the media converter modules in the slots.

View IP Status
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IP Addr: 192.168.0.23 Submask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.0.1
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4.2 SNMP Menu
Select [2] from Setup menu to perform SNMP related settings. The following figure illustrates the SNMP menu:
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Snmp Menu
[0] Print this menu
[1] View Snmp Setting
[2] Set Snmp Name
[3] Set Snmp Location
[4] Set Snmp Contact
[5] Set Snmp Community
[6] Set Snmp Trap Manager
[7] Exit
Please Select (0-7 )....
INET>
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SNMP related settings are:

[Esc] key can be used to abort unfinished setting.

4.3 View System Status
Select [3] from Setup menu to view system status. The system status is shown as follows:
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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.xx
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Power status indicates the status of power modules 1 and 2 in the chassis.
Power Status: Good, Bad

FAN status indicates the status of system cooling fan.
FAN Status: Good, Bad

CPU information and software version are static information for reference.

4.4 View Converter Slots Status
Select [4] from the setup menu for current status of MCs in the chassis. The slot status are shown as follows:
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The slot status definitions are:

• RTP: Remote MC TP link status monitoring is available only when M727xS in the chassis is connected to a remote M727xS through a fiber link.

4.5 Restore Default Values

Select [5] from Setup menu to restore factory default settings.

Factory default settings are:

4.6 Security Manager
Select [6] from Setup menu to change login user name and password.

The steps are:

Display current user name
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Current username: admin
Current password: ********

Press Esc to abort ....
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Change user name and password
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Change username [admin]:  xxxxxx
Enter password (1-8):  ********
Confirm password:  ********
Password updating .......
Password updated.
INET>
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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 and new firmware file image.bin must be placed in the TFTP server.

The following information is required for TFTP operations:

TFTP Server IP Address:  IP address of the TFTP server where the firmware image.bin is downloaded from.

The steps are:
Specify TFTP server IP address
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Enter ESC to abort.
Please Input TFTP Server IP Address (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx):192.168.0.88
TFTP Server: 192.168.0.88
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Confirm to start downloading
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Do you want to start download new image ? (Y/N) Y
Download image and please wait........
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Confirm to update system flash memory
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Download new image complete, do you want to update flash ? (Y/N) Y
Update flash and please wait ....
Update flash complete and please reboot system !
INET>
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4.8 Reboot System
Select [8] from Setup menu to reboot the system. This reboot function allows you to perform a warm start to the system.
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Do you want to reboot system? (Y/N) Y
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Chapter 5
SNMP Management

SNMP management is performed at a network management station running SNMP network management application manager software with graphical user interface. The following figure illustrates an example model:

The system unit serves as an SNMP agent and provides the capabilities that allows network administrators via SNMP protocol to set parameters and view system status and media converter status defined in the standard MIB-II and private MIB.

5.1 Configuring SNMP Settings via Console Operation
Before performing SNMP operation, proper SNMP settings must be configured in the system unit. The SNMP related settings are:

Up to four SNMP communities and up to three trap hosts are supported by the system SNMP agent.

These settings can be configured through console or telnet operation. Refer to Chapter 4 for more information.

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 standard MIB-II (RFC1213), the system supports private MIB as below:

* RTP_LinkStatus : TP port link status of the connected remote MC

Note: Port A is the upper port of the MC; Port B is the lower port of the MC

Refer to MIB file, KC1300-Vx.xx.mib for the details. This file can be used for MIB compiler.

5.3 SNMP Traps
The system also supports the following SNMP traps. When the trap event occurs, the SNMP agent will generate a trap notification to the SNMP management station.

The binding information together with a trap is:

Remark:
1. The slot # can be slot 1 up to slot 16.
2. Port A: the upper port of the MC installed in slot.
3. Port B: the lower port of the MC installed in slot.

Chapter 6
Web Management

The system features an http server for serving management requests coming from any web browser software over the internet or intranet network.

Web Browser
Compatible web browser software with JAVA support
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later
Netscape Communicator 4.x or later

Set IP Address for the System Unit
Before the system can be managed from a web browser software, make sure a unique IP address is configured to the system. Refer to Chapter 4 for how to set IP address.

6.1 Starting Browser Software and Making Connection
Start your browser software and enter the IP address of the system unit to which you want to connect. The IP address is used as a URL for the browser software to search the device.

URL: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/

Factory default IP address: 192.168.0.2

6.2 Login to the System Unit
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
Factory default Password: 123

The following screen is displayed when a successful login is performed.

In addition to the device image, the screen supports the following functions on the right side:

1. Home: home page and device image
2. Converter Status: view all slot status
3. System Status: view system related status
4. Administrator: other management functions

6.3 Converter Status

Click [Converter Status] to view all slot status in a table format.
The information includes:

* RTP: Remote MC TP link status monitoring is available only when M727XS in the rack is connected to a remote M727XS through a fiber link.

6.4 System Status

Click [System Status] to view system related status in a table format. The information includes:

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. Image Refresh Time: Set refresh time interval of the image
5. Update Firmware: Update the software built in SNMP module
6. Reboot System: Reboot the system remotely

Refer to the following sections for the details.

6.5.1 Basic
Click [Basic] to perform IP setting and SNMP settings.

IP setting and SNMP setting are described in the following sections respectively.

Click [IP Address] button to set IP settings.

IP settings include:

Click [Update Settings] to make new settings effective. However, a new IP address change will make your current connection invalid. Restart your web link with new IP address to connect the system.

Click [SNMP Entries] button to set SNMP settings.

SNMP Entries - System options

SNMP related settings are:

SNMP Entries - Community Strings

One community contains two settings:

Click [Add] button to add one new community into the community list.
Click [Remove] button to remove one community from the community list.

Up to four entries are supported in the community list.

SNMP Entries - Trap Managers

One Trap Manager contains two settings:

Click [Add] to add one trap manager into the manager list.
Click [Remove] to remove one trap manager from the manager list.

6.5.2 Console Port Information

This screen displays the configuration of the RS-232 console port.

6.5.3 Security Manager

Security Manager allows you to change login user name and password. Click [Apply] to make the changes effective.

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.

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 connects and the new firmware file image.bin must be placed in the TFTP server.

Set IP address for the TFTP server from where the firmware image is to be downloaded. Specify the file name as Image.bin.

Click [Apply] to start the file transfer operation.

6.5.6 Reboot System

[Reboot System] allows you to reboot the system unit remotely. Starting this command will make your current http connection lost. You must rebuild the connection to perform any management operations to the unit.

6.6 Slot Icon Operations
In addition to the menu supported, you may click the following image icons to show specific status.

Click slot 0 on the system image shown on the screen

Click any one slot in slot 1 to slot 18 to view one specific slot status. The following figure illustrates slot 9 status:

* RTP Link: Remote MC TP link status monitoring is available only when M727XS in the rack is connected to a remote M727XS through fiber link.