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Revision History

Issue Number Date Description of Change

01 August 2001 Initial release of Version 5.2.2

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PrefaceIntroduction..............................................................................................................................1

Service Support and Training................................................................................................... 2

Related Publications..................................................................................................................

Version 5.2.2 System Release NotesOverview, GDC APEX Switch System Release Notes............................................................. 5

Unsupported Hardware in this Release...................................................................................... 5

Version 5.2.2 Software Files...................................................................................................... 5

Known Limitations....................................................................................................................

Configuration.......................................................................................................................

Signaling.............................................................................................................................

Switch Operations...............................................................................................................

Network Timing..................................................................................................................

Traffic Management............................................................................................................

Redundancy........................................................................................................................

Switch Fabric Modules........................................................................................................ 9

Slot Controller Modules.................................................................................................... 10

Line Interface Modules...................................................................................................... 11

Operational Guidelines............................................................................................................ 1

System Guidelines............................................................................................................ 1

Audio/Video Delays.......................................................................................................... 1

Configuration Guidelines................................................................................................. 14

File System Guidelines..................................................................................................... 16

Redundancy Guidelines.................................................................................................... 16

Software Upgrade Procedure.................................................................................................. 17

How To Use This Procedure............................................................................................ 17

File System Maintenance................................................................................................. 17

Transferring Files to Slot-0 Using a Workstation Via Ethernet (LAN)............................ 18

Transferring Files From Slot-0 to Other Slot Controllers................................................ 19

Special Software Files...................................................................................................... 20

MPG2V, Version 1_10 Software File.............................................................................. 20

Slot Controller Upgrades........................................................................................................ 20

CHFRC, FRC, CE, VE Slot Controllers........................................................................... 21

ACP, ACS, SCE, and VSM Adaptation Controllers........................................................ 21

Technical Reference................................................................................................................. 2

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Capabilities and Performance Characteristics....................................................................22

Feature Comparison with Previous Releases.....................................................................24

Slot Controller Firmware Requirements............................................................................26

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Preface

IntroductionThese release notes provide information about the GDC APEX ATM Switch System SoftwarVersion 5.2.2 for the DV2 Model 1, NPX, MAC, MAC1 and IMX family of ATM switches. Thisdocument is intended for qualified network engineers who are familiar with the GDC APEXSwitch, ATM network architecture, and the related terminology.

The information contained in this document has been carefully checked and is believed to beentirely reliable. However, as General DataComm improves the reliability, function, and desigtheir products, the possibility exists that the information may not be current. For more informarefer to theRelated Publicationssection of this manual.

If you require updated, or any other General DataComm product information, contact the addor number below or visit our web site at: http://www.gdc.com.

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Telephone: (203) 758-1811Toll Free: (800) 794-8246

032R901-V522 GDC APEX Switch System Release Notes, Version 5.2.2 1Issue 01

Preface Service Support and Training

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GDC’s VITAL Network Services provides hands-on training courses throughVITAL NetworkServices Global Technology Training Services. Courses range from basic data communicationmodems and multiplexers, to complex network and ATM systems. Training courses are avaiat our centers in the US, UK, France, Singapore and Mexico, as well as at a customer’s site.

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Related PublicationsA complete listing of APEX user manuals is provided below. Always read theSystem Release Notessupplied with your GDC product. All of the listed documents are included in electronic PDF(Portable Document Format) format on the APEX Switch Version 5.2.2 CD-ROM. The informain theSystem Release Notesaugments or supersedes the information provided in the manualsTable P-1.

Table P-1 Applicable Documents

Publication Name Publication Number

GDC APEX Switch System Release Notes, Version 5.2.2 032R901-V522

GDC APEX Switch Software Configuration Guide, Version 5.2.2 032R400-V522

GDC APEX Switch Chassis Installation Guide, Issue 10 032R410-000

GDC APEX Switch Hardware Installation Guide:Slot Controller ModulesLine Interface ModulesSwitch Fabric ModulesNode Timing ModulesSystem Management ModulesSystem Cables

032R440-V522

GDC APEX Switch Applications Overview, Version 5.2.2 032R300-V522

GDC APEX Switch Technical Reference Manual, Version 5.2.2 032R310-V522

GDC APEX Switch Diagnostics Guide, Version 5.2.2 032R500-V522

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Version 5.2.2 SystemRelease Notes

Overview, GDC APEX Switch System Release NotesThis document is intended to augment installation and operational information regarding the curelease of the GDC APEX Switch system software. Information in this document supercedesinformation provided in the GDC APEX Switch manual set (seeRelated Publications on Page 3).It is recommended that you read this document before installing this software.

Unsupported Hardware in this ReleaseThis software release does not support the following GDC APEX Switch hardware:

• MS/QED Adaptation Slot Controller, P/N 032M009-003. The MS/QED slot controller isreplaced by the ETH Ethernet to ATM Adaptation slot controller, P/N 032M020-001.

• VH320, NTSC/PAL H.320 Video line interface module, P/N 032M078-001

• VJLIM, NTSC/PAL JPEG Video line interface module, P/N 032M015-001 and 032M019-0

Version 5.2.2 Software FilesTable 1lists the GDC APEX Switch Version 5.2.2 software and documentation files providedthe APEX Switch Software CD-ROM. The documentation files are supplied in Adobe Acrobat Pformat and can be viewed and printed using the Adobe Acrobat Reader software. Adobe AcrReader software is available at http://www.adobe.com/.

Note Disregard any remaining references to the MS/QED slot controller, the VJLIM, and the VH32LIM in the GDC APEX Switch manual set.

Table 1 Version 5.2.2 Software Files

Directory File Name and Description Version

\ README n/a

\dir1\cod eccpga.cod (System Software for ECC PLD) 522

\dir1\cod lce.cod (System Software for LCE-16) 512

\dir1\cod mpro1.cod (System Software for ACP, ACS, SCE, VSM) 522

\dir1\cod mpro2.cod (System Software for ECC) 522

\dir1\cod mpro1isdn.cod (Q.SIG System Software for ACP, ACS,VSM)

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\dir1\cod mpro2isdn.cod (Q.SIG System Software for ECC) 522 +I

\dir1\cod oc3.cod (System Software for E-Series LIMs) oc3_522

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Version 5.2.2 System Release Notes Version 5.2.2 Software Files

\dir1\cod slave.cod (System Software) 522

\dir1\cod e1ds1.cod (System Software for IMA LIMs) 522

\dir2\bin ac_lca.bin (Software for ACx -001 controllers) 522

\dir2\bin ce_lca.bin (Software for CE) 522

\dir2\bin cfdoc.bin (Frame Relay Module for CHFRC) 522

\dir2\bin eth.bin (Software for ETH) 522

\dir2\bin frdoc.bin (Frame Relay Module for FRC) 522

\dir2\bin qedoc.bin (Ethernet Adaptation Module) 522

\dir2\bin ntm_e1.bin (Software for NTM-E1) 5.0.0

\dir2\bin ntm_t1.bin (Software for NTM-DS1) 5.0.0

\dir2\bin scelca.bin (Software for SCE) 522

\dir2\bin vsm.bin (Software for VSM) 522

\dir2\mib apex.mib 522

\dir2\mib apexCommon.mib 522

\dir2\mib apexSlot0.mib 522

\dir2\mib apextraps.conf 522

\dir2\mib apexVc.mib 522

\dir2\mib atm.mib 522

\dir2\mib atmPort.mib 522

\dir2\mib aal5.mib 522

\dir2\mib billing.mib 522

\dir2\mib cac.mib 522

\dir2\mib diag.mib 522

\dir2\mib dlsplim.mib 522

\dir2\mib elim.mib 522

\dir2\mib elimds1.mib 522

\dir2\mib elime1.mib 522

\dir2\mib elimaps.mib 522

\dir2\mib elimcommon.mib 522

\dir2\mib elimsonet.mib 522

\dir2\mib entity.mib 522

\dir2\mib ether.asn 522

\dir2\mib frac.mib 522

\dir2\mib frame.mib 522

\dir2\mib hdls.mib 522

\dir2\mib ima.mib 522

\dir2\mib lim_mpg.mib 522

\dir2\mib oam.mib 522

\dir2\mib pdh.mib 522





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Configuration

• When running full feature system software, do not use theLoad option in theManageconfiguration menu to manually load configuration files as this is an unsupportedfunction and may cause the slot controller to reboot.

• When setting the time and date, always supply the leading zero for the hour setting. Otherthe tens digit of the minutes setting is cleared.

• If an odd number of digits are inputted for the E.164 address, the GDC APEX Switch appa 0 as the last digit when the address is displayed.

• Entries in the Authentication Table are only accepted if they are contiguous. If an entry inAuthentication Table has been deleted, a new entry must use the same entry number as tthat was just deleted.

• If the CE is the root of a multicast tree, adding or restarting a PVC causes data loss on otcircuits associated with the root.

• The Broadcast of the Authentication Table is not consistent. Verify that the table is propesent to a target slot controller by viewing its Authentication Table.

• Security Issue; No more than 6 entries with traps enabled should be entered in theauthentication table. Exceeding this limit may seriously impact the user's ability to accessslot 0 mib. (AR6307)

\dir2\mib plpp.mib 522

\dir2\mib qaal2.mib 522

\dir2\mib qedoc.mib 522

\dir2\mib sce.mib 522

\dir2\mib slotstats.mib 522

\dir2\mib sonet.mib 522

\dir2\mib vpcTermination.mib 522

\dir2\mib vsm.mib 522

\dir3\ mpg2v.cod 522

\docs\apex_docs\ manl_map.pdf (links to APEX manual set) n/a

\docs\apex_docs\applications\ 032r300.pdf (Applications Overview) -V522

\docs\apex_docs\reference\ 032r310.pdf (Technical Reference Manual) -V522

\docs\apex_docs\software\ 032r400.pdf (Software Configuration Guide) -V522

\docs\apex_docs\chassis\ 032r410.pdf (Chassis Installation Guide) Issue 10

\docs\apex_docs\hardware\ 032r440.pdf (Hardware Installation Guide) -V522

\docs\apex_docs\diagnostics\ 032r500.pdf (Diagnostics Guide) -V522

\docs\apex_docs\release_notes\ 032r901.pdf (System Release Notes) -V522






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• With an ACP or ACS slot controller in slot 0, there is a limit of 300 possible max. connectio

• With an ACP or ACS slot controller in non-slot 0, there is a limit of 500 possible max.connections.

ILMI

• If using SNMP authentication, set the IP Address to0.0.0.0 and the community string toILMI for the ILMI entry (this is not necessary if ILMI support is turned off). Beginning withGDC APEX ATM Switch Version 4.1.1, you can turn ILMI support on or off.

SVC

• Calls with a validstatus = U3 are released inappropriately. (AR6199)

• AAL 1E test cases fail because the outgoing setup adds an additional byte to the incominsetup. (AR6392)

SVC/SPVC

• SVCs do not reroute in GDC APEX if Explicit DTLs are used.

• The Display Route feature displays only information for SVCs/SPVCs that use DTL stylerouting.

Switch Operations

System

• Unexpected traffic on the management VC (0/5) causes the ECC to lockup inFault .(AR6467)

OAM Performance Monitoring: Connection Count vs. PM Source Count

If different slot controllers are used across the switch fabric, then the limit of 64 PM sources ireached. If slot N/link 0 is used on the egress and slot N/link 1 is used on the ingress, the follotakes place: When a PM source is established on slot N/link 0, the user cells coming into sloLink 1 are counted as they enter the ingress connection of the switch. For every B user cells, wB is the number of cells in the specified block size, a PM Forward monitoring (FM) cell isgenerated. The user cells and FM cells are sent out through the egress connection on slot Ndownstream to a remote PM sink connection. The remote PM sink calculates PM statistics areturns the results in Backward Reporting (BR) cells upstream towards the PM source. Thescells are collected by the PM source slot N/link 0 ingress connection and are routed up to the smanagement processor.

Therefore, when a single slot controller is used on both sides of the switch fabric joiningconnections, then each PM source established uses both connections. Therefore, in this casreach a limit of 32 PM sources involving 64 connections.

Network Timing

NTM Software

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SNMP

• The LIM fault trap is displayed in the events table, but is not transmitted from the switch.(AR6818)

Status and Diagnostics

• Slot-0 Root screen displays the system reference clock asNon-CF LIM when the systemclocks are CF. All the LIMs are optional for System Timing. Some non-Slot-0 controllerscorrectly showStratum 3 , others showNon-CF Configuration orNon-CF LIM , andstill others toggle between two messages. Some CE Config menus showStratum 3 and theroot showsNon-CF LIM .

Tunnels

• When aconfig.cfg update is processed from the NMS/SPM, the ethernet tunnel table,mapping table, logical table, Physical table, and statTable mibs are all corrupted. Therefocalls can be generated from the SPM and the same results follow after the updatedconfig.cfg file. (AR7372)

Traffic Management

MOLN

• When MOLN is changed to a new VPI/VCI, e.g., 0/31, both 0/16 and 0/31 appear in the Vstatus table. The user must do a restart on the slot controller for the resource change.

• When a link type is configured as NNI, MOLN is ‘assumed’ to be required. In certain casesuser may want to allow proprietary signalling messages between nodes, but not managetraffic. This can be accomplished by configuring the MOLN VC to use a different VPI / VCon each end of the link.

Policing

• ThePolicing disable option in theSVC Resource Tableshould apply to all connectiontypes (PVCs, SPVCs and SVCs) at any NNI link. Currently this only applies to signaledconnections. (AR6436)

Redundancy

• Infrequently, Slot-0 redundancy switchovers may cause a few data errors on the GDC APSwitch ports.

Switch Fabric Modules

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• During the narrow band and wide band phases of acquisition, the cell FIFO is allowed to exthe maximum, causing a 10-second time period when bit errors may be observed.

• When the CE adaptation controller is the root of a multicast tree, adding or restarting a Pcauses data loss on other circuits associated with the root.

• AIS is not generated for starvation and overflow conditions.

• SRTS timing cannot be used when running a digital or payload loopback.

CHFRC

• When AMI is selected, use inverted data to avoid errored frames because of the numberin the data.

• In the channel config displayOverbooking = none means 100% utilization. Overbookingenables over utilization of the channel.

• Link status does not indicate the actual status of the physical link. The front panel LED disand Slot-0 root menu link status indicate only that a given link is enabled, i.e., active, andnot reflect the state of the physical link.

• Only the last cell of a sequence supports CLP=1-to-DE=1 mapping. This mapping occursif the last cell belonging to a frame has the CLP bit set.

FRC

• TheAdmin Status fields of the FRC include an option fornotReady andwait . Thesecan not be set and should not be selected. (AR4554)

• Error messages and random characters appear in MIB24 and25 fields. (AR6516)

ACP/ACS

• Given the ACP, when the Loss of Cell Delineation Alarm is active, theLoss of CellDelineation Defect status remains set tono.

• Given the ACP or the ACS with the NMS3000 Manager,xpStat Table DOC and LowPriority FIFO statistics are not supported. However, these fields are displayed as value4294967295 on the NMS3000vcStats - switch fabric screens. Disregard these values.

• Given the A-series cell controllers with the NMS3000 Manager,vcStats Link 0 or Link 1can contain table information for circuits that are no longer active. Examples of these inacircuits are SPVC/SVC calls that have been terminated, a PVC status has been changedvalid from running , or the circuit has been deleted from the table. In these cases, thevcStats as viewed via a Telnet session is accurate for the links.

• The Invalid VPI/VCI field values are not accurate for thexpStats table. This field reportsout-of-range VPI only.

• Given the ACP, when a single header error is injected in two consecutive cell headers, theproperly corrects the first single bit error and discards the second errored cell. However,HCS Error count, under the PLCP Config/Stats, does not increment its count by 1 when therrored cell is discarded. When one or more cells containing multiple header bit errors ardetected, the ACP properly discards all cells and the HCS Error count is incrementedaccurately.



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• It is important to apply theAdmin Status , Reconfigure for configuration changes totake effect reliably. Unless the reconfigure update is applied, results of the configurationthe validation performed on the configuration are unpredictable.

• The FAX detection feature (of FAX bypass) does not comply with the ITU G165/168 standfor disabling the echo canceller. (AR4988)

Line Interface Modules

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• Terminate all configured LIM ports with the appropriate impedance when a link cable isdisconnected to prevent the generation of link-up and link-down alarms.

DSX1-IMA and E1-IMA LIMs

• Four or more Physical Defects causes the IMA Link Status Info to show an LODS AlarmCondition. (AR7837)

E3-2C LIM

• When an AIS condition exists on the link, a loss of frame is displayed in the Alarm Handle

HSSI LIM

• The HSSI-DCE LIM does not respond to remote LB diagnostics.

OC-3c/STM-1 Series

• Sec. Line fault cause Pri. ref status to change when using a Stm1 Dual. (AR7036)

Serial I/O

• The CE adaptation controller Links 3 and 4 Status are up and UP LEDs are ON in the slota SI-2C installed. The link 3 and 4 status areup in the main slot, and UP LEDs are ON in thefront panel when the SI-2C is inserted.DLIM Type is configured tosi dual . The Eventtable in the slot has aLIM not compatible with slot controller message.

MPG2V

• Using compressed audio mode can result in audio that exhibits a content-dependent, higfrequency warble. The work-around is to use Layer 2 audio, which exhibits no warble andutilizes less bandwidth at the same bit rate.

• Rx Bitrate andError Count fields remain non-functional. (AR5416, 5465)

• Counters under theChannel Interface Table do not increment. (AR5441, 5442)

• In theAudio Decoder Control Table, theReception State field continues to displayworking despite a forced fault. (AR5464)

• TheManagement Port Status reportsUPregardless of the actual condition. (AR5439

• Drop-outs and pitch changes are heard when the audio and the video sources are differe(AR6654)


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• When using a commercial grade VCR in cue mode (fast play or fast rewind mode displaytape contents), the encoder may enter a mode where jittery video is produced. To get out ocondition, the user mayStop the VCR or turn the VCR power off for a few seconds. If theproblem still persists, the encoder section needs to be reset. (AR6789)

Operational GuidelinesThe following describes recommended guidelines for achieving optimal performance from thsystem, slot controllers, and LIMs under the GDC APEX ATM Switch System Software Vers5.2.2.

System Guidelines

• When using multiple signaling channels, CAC for switched connections is done on logicaSAPs and physical SAPs while CAC for PVCs is done on physical SAPs only. This isequivalent to having a separate bandwidth table for PVCs and SPVCs.

• Do not use the Debug option available in theDiagnostics/Inject_cell/OAM screen.This is supplied as a SERVICE SUPPORT TOOL ONLY.

• Should an ECC slot controller reboot, full recovery of all configured connections may takeaverage of 5 minutes per 1,000 connections configured.

• Do not use a VPI value over 255 with ACP or ACS cell controllers.

• By design, an A-Series Slot-0 controller will always perform a force warm start, even whenormal warm start is invoked. Non A-Series slot controllers warm-start when a warm-starinvoked.

• During normal operation of the Switch, a minimum of one slot controller must be installedeach power supply unit operating (i.e., a GDC APEX shelf with four power supplies operatmust have at least four slot controllers). Having too many power supply units installed fornumber of slot controllers may cause invalid power supply events and TRAPs.

• After changing the link type (in the PVC Resources) from NNI to UNI, the target slot contromust be warm-started. Changing the link type from UNI to NNI does not require a warm-s

• The ETH adaptation controller traffic shaping is for the Peak Cell Rate only. Traffic shapingthe Sustained Cell Rate has not been implemented. (AR4507)

• When using the ETH adaptation controller, full, line-rate performance on all frame sizes mnot be consistent with multiple ports and Tunnels. As multiple Tunnels are utilized, the oveperformance is degraded. When using multiple shaping rates or Spanning Tree, similarconditions may exist.

• Do not perform nested Telnet sessions as they will result in degraded Telnet performanc

• When the screen menu prompts you to typeesc to abort , you may have to press Escapetwo or more times.

• The auxiliary port on the MAC and MAC1 chassis is not supported.

• The filtering database on a bridge does not consistently report the source mac address frosending device. An “invalid” entry is reported. This occurs when sending 64- and 128-bytframes across 4 bridges at the same time.

• TheZap cell interface function on the craft portRoot Menu screen was provided formaintenance purposes and should not be used in normal practice as a means of updatinswitch configuration. All configuration options of the 060 processor are dynamic and sho



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• The operation of the ECC cell controller does not allow a network address to be used asaddress of the node. For example, a node address of192.1.1.0 is no longer valid as inprevious releases.

E-Series OAM Performance Monitoring (PM)

For proper operation of PM Functionality, you must set the connection type (Manageconfiguration, OAM Configuration/Status , OAM VC Port Config/Status Table, connectiontype) and the Performance Mon (Manage configuration, OAM Configuration/Status , OAM VCPort Config/Status Table, Performance Mon:) so that the flow type and connection type are thsame. For example:

If the connection type is set tosegment endpoint, the PM source must be set toact_source_seg_manualand the PM sink must be set toact_sink_seg_manual.

If the connection type is set toend-to-end endpoint, the PM source must be set toact_source_ee_manualand the PM sink must be set toact_sink_ee_manual.

MPG2V LIM

The following describes recommended guidelines for achieving optimal performance from thMPG2V LIM with Softwarempg2v.cod , version 1_10.

• Allow up to nine minutes for the VE/MPG2V LIM to set to reload and reboot and tosend/receive ATM traffic following a loss of power to the chassis.

• Recommended audio configurations:48kHz or 32kHz samplingMPEG Layer 1 (mono or stereo)MPEG Layer 2 (mono or stereo)

• Recommended network Peak Cell Rates:Cell Count for Cost Estimation (worst case)cell_rate = (video_bitrate + audio_bitrate + 50000) X 1.35 / (47 X 8)

• The minimal cell rate generated by the MPG2V is 670 cps.

• Video mode MPEG1 is not supported.

• Audio local digital, video remote analog, and channel 0 local are the only loopbacks thatsupported.

Note The possibility exists that the Zap process will not be able to correctly load the configurationinto the 060 processor. As a result, no configuration, i.e., Tunnels, IP Addresses, etc., will bedisplayed. If this occurs, do not saveon exit. Retry the Zap and confirm that the configuration iscorrectly loaded before saving to flash.

NoteNote Cell-based Continuity check and Performance Monitoring are currently not operational. Onlthe manual selections are operational.

Note Bitrate is expressed in bits per second (bps). Cell rate is expressed in cells per second (cps



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• Profile 1 option enables the comb filter. Luma and chroma overflow conditions could occwhen the comb filter is enabled. These overflow conditions are characterized as dark patcthe picture with very high luminance zones.

• The audio interface input channels select is governed by the audio encoderNum ChannelsMIB entry. Only changes to the latter are processed.

• Homogenous video format support only. Set the input standard and the output standardsame type on the same MPG2V LIM. The MPG2V LIM does not support mixed formats(transcoding).

Audio/Video Delays

The following end-to-end worst case delays are found when operating two codecs in a singlenode (Table 2).

Configuration Guidelines

• The slot controller names have been changed in the MIB inVersion 5.2.2. This affects how theyare displayed via telnet.

• Ensure resources are available when configuring PVCs. Services which require more resothan are available will not activate. No error messages are generated in this case.

• You cannot use alphabetic characters to set the Vital Product Info for revision levels. Thereyou cannot use this information to identify hardware assembly revision levels. Unseat theassembly to verify the revision level.

• Prior to software download or configuring the NTM, you must set theConfiguration.Statusscreen optionNTM compatible S0DOC: to yes.

• Do not enable statistics collection if 1000 or more connections are established; modulesreboot.

• Do not configure a PVC or SPVC with all the following parameters set to0: SSlot, Slink,SVPI, SVCI, DSlot, DLink , DVPI , andDVCI . The system uses this setting internally.

Table 2 Intra-NODE end-to-end worst case delay

Mode NTSC Delay PAL Delay Notes

I 90 ms 100 ms Use of Layer 2 audio is not recommended aslip-synch cannot be attained.

IP 170 ms 180 ms Add one frame of delay when using SIF or Half CCIR601(33 ms NTSC, 40 ms PAL)

IBP 200 ms 210 ms Add one frame of delay when using SIF or Half CCIR601(33 ms NTSC, 40 ms PAL)

IBBP 230 ms 240 ms Add one frame of delay when using SIF or Half CCIR601(33 ms NTSC, 40 ms PAL)

Table 2

Note Installation of the STM, introduced withGDC APEX-AdvantageRelease 4.4.1, in aNPX/DV2 chassis removes theA-SeriesSlot-0 restriction.



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• For A-series slot controllers, approximately 480 cps of bandwidth must be reserved for swmanagement on NNI links where the Management Overlay Network (MOLN) is to operateseries slot controllers automatically reserves 3,567 cps at a link for MOLN.

• SPVC VCI starts are fixed at 0. The VCI start of 32 that is displayed on the screen is intenas a reminder that VCIs below 32 are reserved and should be used with caution.

• A new option has been added to theSVC Resource Table, Auto SAP OFF with the defaultset toNo. If set toYes, the software automatically turns off this SAP when there is a signalifailure between the end-to-end signaling entities.

• When configuring the FRC adaptation controller, always use Link-0 in thePVCConfiguration/Status table.

• When configuring VSM timeslots for transporting Nx64k data, AAL1 is mandatory. Whentransporting 64k data, AAL1 is recommended. AAL2 can be used for 64k data, however,errors may occur if more than 90 64-K channels are configured with CAS, and CAS bits achanging at a high frequency.

• Regarding VSM echo cancellation, putting in tandem the echo cancellers can cause degraof voice quality. A voice circuit that traverses more than one echo canceller, inside or outthe VSM adaptation controller, can experience degraded signal quality. The limitation isavoided by enabling the echo canceller only at the final end points of the connection.

• When configuring ATM multicast on the VSM, a timeslot on the source end of a unidirectioPVC/SPVC must have the conditioning towards the ATM side set toNone. Otherwise, theVSM interprets a lack of cells as an event requiring conditioning, and conditions the ATMingress cell stream.

• Ensure all bundles are active before saving theconfig.cfg file. If not, upon reboot, thebundles do not return to the running state.

• The VSM adaptation controller does not support AAL2 multicast with CAS. (AR5365)

• Do not change theVP Start range for a link to 0 without deleting all the circuits over the linkIf you change theVP Start range on an NNI to 0, it changes the link type to a UNI, it re-initializes the VC routing RAM, and then kills every circuit on the link. The only work-arounis to change the VP range back again and warm-start the slot controller. (AR4576)

• The DV2 Model 1 chassis has contacts for two external user status inputs. The alarm haallows these inputs and their SNMP Traps to be either enabled or disabled. The inputs cadefined as active-open or active-closed, and thealr_cls.txt file allows them to generateCritical, Major, or Minor alarm types. Although the SMM in the GDC APEX IMX chassis stigenerates alarms correctly, the DV2 Model 1 chassis now ignores the input status. If configto active-open or active-closed, a contact closure has no effect. (AR4733)

Note If you enable theAuto SAP Off option, i.e., by selectingYes, you will need to manuallyturn on the SAP after a failed trunk is restored.

Note Refer toITU-T Specification G.168regarding Digital Network Cancellers.

Note TheConditioning status reported for the bundle associated with the timeslot will indicateYes when the configuration is actually implemented. This occurs on both the SCE and the VSM.



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• During a TFTP, a copy of the original file being overwritten is maintained in flash while thnew file is being transferred. The new file has az character preceding the file name (e.g.,zslave.cod ). When the file transfer is successful, the original files are marked dirty andnew file is renamed to exclude thez character.

• If the file transfer is unsuccessful, the old file is maintained and the new file is marked dirtythe case of an aborted TFTP, runcheck Media followed byGarbage collect to releaseorphan sectors caused by the abort.

• After a broadcast of code from Slot-0, some slot controllers may still have the originalslave.cod and also have a file calledzslave.cod . Delete thezslave.cod file andperform a TFTP of the newslave.cod to the slot controller.

• Managing the file system is essential for ensuring sufficient room for loading new files (i.e.slave.cod ). Because the transfer process maintains the old file until the new one iscompletely received, you must maintain enough room in flash to accommodate the new fRemove all unnecessary files from flash.

• Since new temporary file names include thez character at the start, do not keep backup filesthat use az as the first character, e.g.,zconfig.cfg .

• If the system reports insufficient file space, performcheck Media followed byGarbagecollect to recover any orphaned sectors of the flash EPROM.

• To improve TFTP reliability with a SUN workstation, type? at theTFTP prompt, then set theSUN workstation retransmit timer to1 second (re 1 <cr>) and maximum time-out to120seconds (ti 120 <cr>).

• TheDLIM Type options are in upper and lower case alpha characters in the softwareconfigurationPhysical Layoutscreen. The character entered for theDLIM type is casesensitive.

• When upgrading the redundant Slot-0 controller, the slot controller should be prepared bremoving the old files and performing aGarbage collect . To prevent the in-servicecontroller from attempting to replace these files before this preparation is complete, the AUTRANSFER feature should be disabled first. Once the old files are removed and theGarbagecollect is complete, enabling AUTO TRANSFER allows the new code to be automaticatransferred to the out-of-service controller.

• Intermittently, files may get corrupted during “broadcast”. If after a “broadcast” the slot donot come out of boot, compare the original file size to the file size on the affected slot contro(AR6944)

Redundancy Guidelines

• There is a one-minute delay beforeconfig.cfg , users.cfg , hosts , anddef.rtb areTFTP’d to the out-of-service Slot-0 controller. This occurs only when the redundancyavailability transitions fromno to yes(e.g., after power up, reset, or plugging in a new out-oservice Slot-0 controller). This permits the system to stabilize before initiating a TFTP. Oinitiations of TFTP, e.g., modifying/savingconfig.cfg , do not cause a delay.

Note Inserting any slot controller other than an ETH into the Redundant Slot-0 shelf position canresult in damage to the ETH adaptation controller in Slot-0.


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• When configuring Slot-0 redundancy, install the slot controller with its thumbwheel switchto 0 (main) in the main Slot-0 slot (just left of the switch fabric). Install the slot controllewith its thumbwheel switch set to4 (standby) in the standby Slot-0 slot. After installation,the main Slot-0 controller loads its MAC address on the standby Slot-0 controller so thatcommunications with the NMS is maintained after a redundancy switchover.

• Transfer of the switch fabric betweenMain andStandby is accomplished by themanagement processor via use of “health-check” cells. If the processor fails to get a “heacheck” response for 6 seconds, it assumes that the switch fabric has failed (or has beenremoved). It takes another 1 second for the processor to initiate the switchover (including250ms for the transfer to take place) for a total of approximately 7 seconds (a “health-cheperiod). It is also possible for the processor to take two “health-check” periods to determia failure of the switch fabric has occurred, making the maximum total time equal to 13 secoTherefore, upon a switch fabric failure, switchover to the standby switch fabric may take f7 to 13 seconds. In testing, the switchover took between 7 and 10 seconds. The 13-secointerval is a calculated, worst-case condition.

Software Upgrade Procedure

The software installation procedure is written for a workstation using an Ethernet LAN.

For information on which software files must be transferred in this procedure, refer to theSoftwareInstallationsection of theGDC APEX Software Configuration Guide(GDC 032R400-V522).

For a listing of the GDC APEX software files used in this procedure, and the directory on theROM in which they reside, refer toTable 1.

How To Use This Procedure

The software upgrade procedure is comprised of three sections. Perform each section in thefollowing order:

• File System Maintenance

• Transferring Files to Slot-0 Using a Workstation Via Ethernet (LAN)

• Transferring Files From Slot-0 to Other Slot Controllers

File System Maintenance

This procedure optimizes flash file space for each slot controller. Before performing this procebackup allconfig.cfg, hosts, def.rtb, dtl.bin, alr_cls.txt, users.cfgand any other customized files. This procedure must be performed before upgrading softwar

1. From theRoot Menu select:Events , Clear event table , Yes andeXit .

Note When exiting the OOS redundant Slot-0 controller, the prompt will appear tosave changedconfiguration (y/n) . ReplyNO. If a save is done to theconfig.cfg file while the slotcontroller is out of service, theconfig.cfg file may be corrupted. Only make changes to theconfig.cfg file of the in-service slot controller and allow the auto update feature to updattheconfig.cfg file on the out-of-service slot controller.

Note The preferred method for transferring files onto slot controllers is the method described in thsection titledTransferring Files to Slot-0 Using a Workstation Via Ethernet (LAN) on Page 18.TFTP via LAN is the preferred method.



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2. From theRoot Menu select:File system .

3. Select:Erase files .

4. Erase all the.bin (binary) and.cod (compressed) files.

In this case, you are in Slot-0. Later in this procedure, you repeat this step for all other slottrollers. For information on which software files are used by slot controllers, refer to theSoft-ware Installationsection of theGDC APEX Software Configuration Guide(GDC 032R400-V522).

5. Select:checK media .

6. Type:Y.

7. Select:Garbage collect and wait for theSelect option prompt.

8. Select:media Info .

Verify the following:a)Dirty files : is 0.b) Media free is large enough to accommodate the new software files.

For information on which software files you must load, refer to theSoftware Installationsectionof theGDC APEX Software Configuration Guide(GDC 032R400-V522). For information onthe file sizes, refer toTable 1in these release notes. For Slot-0 redundancy,Telnet to the re-dundant slot by typingredund and repeat steps 1 through 8b.

9. If connected to the redundant Slot-0, clear the telnet connection with (Ctrl-T ).

10. For each non-Slot-0 controller,Telnet to that particular slot and repeat steps 1 through 8b

For information on which software files are used by slot controllers, refer to theSoftware In-stallationsection of theGDC APEX Software Configuration Guide(GDC 032R400-V522).

11. Perform the procedure:Transferring Files to Slot-0 Using a Workstation Via Ethernet (LAN).

Transferring Files to Slot-0 Using a Workstation Via Ethernet (LAN)

1. Configure the GDC APEX Node for Ethernet.

2. Set the GDC APEX Node Authentication Table to allow SNMP access from the workstati

3. Bring up a second xterm window by left-clicking on the background field of the display.

4. At the prompt: Type:/usr/openwin/bin/filemgr& [Enter]

The File Manager window is displayed. Insert the GDC APEX software CD-ROM into the CROM drive. The CD-ROM directories will be displayed: for example, dir1, dir2, dir3, docs, aso forth. Refer to yourGDC APEX Software Installation Slot controller Log Sheetchapter oftheSoftware Configuration and Operations Guide(GDC Part No. 032R400-V522) and note thefiles you will need. Refer toTable 1to find the directories on the CD-ROM in which the filesreside.

5. Change the working directory to the directory containing the file to be downloaded:

cd /cdrom/cdrom0/dir1

6. At the prompt type:tftp then press the Enter key.

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8. Repeat thetftp , put for each of the files to be downloaded.

9. Proceed toTransferring Files From Slot-0 to Other Slot Controllers on Page 19.

Transferring Files From Slot-0 to Other Slot Controllers

If you are using a Node Timing Module (NTM), refer to theSystem Timing Configurationchapterof theGDC APEX Software Configuration Guide(GDC Part No. 032R400--V522) after performingthis procedure.

1. TheRoot Menu is displayed. If necessary,eXit to theRoot Menu. Verify all the required.cod and.bin files are transferred to Slot-0 (from procedureTransferring Software Files toSlot-0):

Select:File system

2. Type:Directory

Verify that the required files have been transferred to Slot-0.For information on which software files are used by slot controllers, refer to theSoftware In-stallationsection of theGDC APEX Software Configuration Guide(GDC 032R400-V522).

3. Type:eXit until theFile Operations screen is displayed.

4. Select:TFTP

5. Select:Broadcast file

6. Type:slave.cod

If all 15 TFTP process slots (0-14) are used, wait until the transfer is complete. Otherwisetinue.

7. For each slot controller, send the associated.bin files to ‘that’ slot. In the following steps,substitute the actual file name forfilename and the actual slot number (without spaces) foslotnumber . If you have Slot-0 Standby, instead of typingslotnumber , you must typeredund to TFTP the files to Slot-0 Standby.

8. Type:filenamePress:EnterExample: eth.bin

9. Type:slotnumber or redundPress:EnterExample:slot10 or redund

10. When finishedeXit back to theRoot Menu.

11. Wait forFile transfer: to toggle fromActive to Inactive .Wait for Slot-0 Redund: available to toggle fromNo to Yes.

12. CheckEvent table for any TFTP failures and resend files as required.


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15. Select:Yes

16. Wait for theUser name prompt, then:Type (lowercase):rootPress:Enter

17. Type (uppercase):MANAGER

18. Select:Manage configuration

19. Select: (9, 3) Physical layout

20. Verify that all slot controllers areActive and the software version is correct.

Special Software Files

Depending on the configuration of your system, you may need to load one or more of the follospecial software files.

ACP, ACS, SCE, & VSM Slot Controllers

Use the software upgrade procedure in these release notes to load thempro1.cod compressed fileto Slot-0, and then from Slot-0 to the ACP/ACS, SCE or VSM controller(s).

The older ACP/ACS cell controller (-001) requires the loading of theac_lca.bin binary fileonto the slot controller. The new ACP/ACS cell controller (-002) does not require this file.

NTM_T1.BIN and NTM_E1.BIN

Thentm_t1.bin file only operates with the T1 Node Timing Module (NTM-DS1) part numbere032P062-001. You must download the NTM code fromntm_t1.bin in Slot-0 to the NTM andactivate the code before the NTM becomes functional. Thentm_e1.bin file only operates withthe E1 Node Timing Module (NTM-E1). For further information, refer to theGDC APEX SoftwareConfiguration Guide(GDC Part No. 032R400-V522).

MPG2V, Version 1_10 Software File

The file required to support the MPG2V,mpg2v.cod , version 1_10 (source code for the MPG2VLIM) is provided on the CD-ROM.

Loading MPG2V, Version 1_10 Software File

Refer toLoading MPG2V LIM Softwarein theVE Configurationchapter of theGDC SoftwareConfiguration Guide(GDC Part No. 032R400-V522) for details on software installation andconfiguration information.

Slot Controller UpgradesThis section describes the required procedures when installing new slot controllers into an exnode. Consider the following items when installing a new controller:

• New slot controllers are shipped from the factory without software.

• Existing system software automatically downloadsslave.cod , mpro1.cod andmpro2.cod files to the new controller. Other required.cod and.bin files must bemanually loaded.


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• Slot controllers are configured by the factory for non-Slot-0 operation. For non-Slot-0operation, no hardware (switch/jumpers) changes are required.

• Before installing the controller, check all jumper and switch settings in theHardwareInstallation Guide(GDC 032R440-V522). Also, refer to thePreface, Applicable Documentson Page 3.

• Slot controllers can be installed using ‘hot-swap’ methods.

• For Slot-0 switch settings, refer to theHardware Installation Guide (refer to thePreface,Applicable Documents on Page 3).

CHFRC, FRC, CE, VE Slot Controllers

Install the slot controller into the desired slot in the switch node. Diagnostics are performed upower-up and software is automatically downloaded. The front panel LEDs indicate the statuthe controller. After the software transfer is complete, the module will boot ‘full-feature’ on its owTheRoot Menu of Slot-0 shows the controllers status. A successful boot shows the controllerActive on the screen. Once the module is reportingActive , load the correct.bin file asspecified in theSoftware Installationsection of theGDC APEX Software Configuration Guide(GDC 032R400-V522).

ACP, ACS, SCE, and VSM Adaptation Controllers

Wait until after upgrading to Version 5.2.2 before installing ACP/ACS, SCE and VSM adaptacontrollers. Install the slot controller into the desired slot in the switch node. Use theSoftwareInstallationsection of theGDC APEX Software Configuration Guide(GDC 032R400-V522) toload thempro1.cod compressed file to Slot-0. Once the slot controller boots, it will automaticadownload thempro1.cod file from Slot-0. For the SCE and the VSM adaptation controllers, onthe slot controller is reportingActive , load thescelca.bin (SCE) and/orvsm.bin (VSM)file(s) as specified in theSoftware Installationsection of theGDC APEX Software ConfigurationGuide(GDC 032R400-V522).

ACP/ACS OAM Hardware/Software Requirements

• The Version 5.2.2 software release and the new ACx hardware (DOC HW Version 6J orgreater) will provide the full OAM upgrade.

• ACx-001 requires theac_lca.bin to be loaded. The ACx-002 does not requireac_lca.bin to be loaded and the file is erased when the slot is warm-started.

• The new ACx hardware does not change OAM functionality with pre-Version 5.2.2 softw

• The Version 5.2.2 software release and pre-6J ACx hardware will provide a limited OAMupgrade. This hardware/software combination does not maintain the sequence integrity fperformance monitoring cells which pass through the switch.

Note To distinguish a -001 from a -002, look at the upper right hand corner of the root menu. A -0displays the current software level while a -002 displays the current software level and the Rof the boot PROM.


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Technical Reference

Capabilities and Performance Characteristics

Table 3 Capabilities and Performance Characteristics

Slot Controller Performance Characteristics

CE Slot Controller, PartNo. 032M016-003

Constant Bit Rate (AAL1) circuit emulation.Supports from 2.4 Kbps up to 4 x T1/E1 or 2 x T3/E3 ports, adaptive clockrecovery, Synchronous timing, loop timing, and Synchronous Residual TimeStamping (as specified in ITU I.363 and ANSI T1.630 for DS1 and E1). Uses DS1-2CS/4CS, DS3-2C, E1-2CS/4CS, E3-2C, and SI-2C/4C LIMs.

SCE Slot Controller,Part No. 032M032-001

Constant Bit Rate (AAL1) circuit emulation for structured T1 or E1 services.Provides up to 4 x T1 or E1 ports with support for Channel Associated Signaling.Uses DS1-2CS/4CS, E1-2CS/4CS LIMs

ECC Slot Controller,Part No. 032P025-001

Supports the following physical interface types:2 x OC-3c/STM-1, DSX1-IMA, E1-IMAConforms to ITU-T I.610 - OAM Principles for Broadband Networks.Conforms to ATM Forum specifications as follows:User-Network Interface Version 3.1Traffic Management Specification Version 4.0Signaling Specification UNI Version 4.0ILMI Specification Version 4.0

ACP/ACP2 SlotController

ATM PDH Controller available with four different ingress/egress cell buffer sizes:4K/4K, 16K/16K, 16K/64K, or 64K/64K. Provides advanced modular buffering forup to 256,000 cells per controller. The ACP supports the current DS1-2C/2CS,DS3-2C, E1-2C/2CS, E3-2C, SI-2C/4C, HSSI-DTE and LCE-16 LIMs.

ACS/ACS2 SlotController

ATM SDH/SONET Controller available with four different ingress/egress cell buffersizes: 4K/4K, 16K/16K, 16K/64K, or 64K/64K. Provides advanced modularbuffering for up to 256,000 cells per controller. The ACS supports the current OC-3c/STM-1 LIMs but not the new OC-3c/STM-1 LIMs available with APEX SystemRelease, Version 5.2.2.

Channelized FrameController, Part No.032M022-001

Provides four, channelized frame-to-ATM interface ports for structured T1 and E1services. Supports four, simultaneous T1 or E1 ports at full bandwidth withoptional DS1-2C/2CS, DS1-4C/4CS, E1-2C/2CS, and E1-4C/4CS, interfaces.For Frame Relay operation, the maximum throughput for the slot controller perport is as follows:FRAME SIZE CIRCUIT RATE FRAMES/SEC ACTUAL RATE39-byte 1.536 Mbps 3596 1.122 Mbps64-byte 1.536 Mbps 2834 1.451 Mbps512-byte 1.536 Mbps 372 1.524 Mbps4096-byte 1.536 Mbps 47 1.535 Mbps

39-byte 1.984 Mbps 4519 1.410 Mbps64-byte 1.984 Mbps 3611 1.849 Mbps512-byte 1.984 Mbps 479 1.964 Mbps4096-byte 1.984 Mbps 60 1.535 Mbps




Frame-to-ATMController, Part No.032M021-001

Provides two, frame relay, HDLC frame transport, or FUNI with DS1-2C, E1-2C,DS1-2CS, E1-2CS, SI-2C and HSSI-DCE port interfaces. Supports an aggregatethroughput above 75 Mbps. For Frame Relay operation, the maximum throughputfor the slot controller for both ports is:FRAME SIZE CIRCUIT RATE FRAMES/SEC37-byte 10 Mbps 1770064-byte 18 Mbps 17700512-byte 73 Mbps 89804096-byte 75.2 Mbps 1150

Slot-0 Redundant Slot-0 operation is available with ETH slot controller, GDC Part No.032M020-001

VE Slot Controller andMPG2V, Part No.032M017-003 &032P097-009

MPEG-2 video compression provides audio and video combined on one channel,supports 4:2:0 chroma subsampling for near broadcast - VCR or better - qualityvideo and stereo audio transport. Supports both composite and S-video NTSCand PAL video. Encoder stream conforms to ISO 13181-1, 2 and 3 Syntactic andtiming Definitions for Transport Stream level and Video and Audio PES level.Supports PVC/SPVC Multicast.

ETH Slot Controller,Part No.032M020-001

Provides four-port ethernet/802.3 bridging with RFC 1483 encapsulation enabledand the following throughput:

1 input port to 1 output port over 1 tunnel:1518-byte frames 807 pps1024-byte frames 1190 pps64-byte frames 13390 pps

4 input ports to 4 output ports via 4 tunnels:1518-byte frames 3192 pps1024-byte frames 4656 pps64-byte frames 21860 pps

VSM Slot Controllers,Part Nos.032P200-001032M033-011032M034-011032M035-011032M036-011

Variable Bit Rate (AAL2, per ITU-T I.363.2) and Constant Bit Rate (AAL1, per ITU-T I.363.1) circuit emulation for structured T1 or E1 services on a per channelbasis. Provides up to 4 x T1 or E1 ports with support for Channel AssociatedSignaling. The 032P200-001 supports Nx64K data (AAL1) and 64K PCM voice(AAL2) with CAS and idle channel removal. The 032Mxxx-001 controllers supportNx64K data (AAL1), and the following AAL2 features: 64K PCM or 32K ADPCM,idle channel removal, silence suppression, 8K CS-ACELP (per ITU-T G.729a),FAX/modem detection with automatic shift to 64K PCM or 32K ADPCM, FAX/modem detection bypass without CAS (idle code), TLP attenuation, CBR trafficshaping, cross companding types, and echo cancellation (per ITU-T G.156 andG.168).

STM Slot Controller,Part No.032P105-001

Is used in the Standby Slot-0 position in non-redundant configured NPX and DV2systems to monitor and condition the system clock signals.

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Feature Comparison with Previous Releases

Table 4provides a comparison of features based on the software version. Dashes indicate thfeature is not supported.

Table 4 Feature Comparisons with Previous Releases

Feature 4.3.1 4.4.0 4.4.1 5.0.0 5.1.1 5.1.2 5.2.1 5.2.2

Slot Controllers

ACP & ACS Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

ACP2 & ACS2 -- -- -- -- Yes Yes Yes Yes

CE Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

CHFRC Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

HPG, HS Yes Yes Yes -- -- -- -- --

ECC -- -- -- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

FRC Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

MS/QED Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes -- --

ETH Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

SCE Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

VE Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

VSM -- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

STM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Line Interface Modules

DSX1-IMA & E1-IMA LIMs -- -- -- -- -- -- Yes Yes

LCE-16 -- -- -- -- Yes Yes Yes Yes

DS1/DS3 LIM Timing Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

E1/E3 LIMs Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

HSSI LIM (DTE) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

HSSI LIM (DCE) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

OC-3c/STM-1 LIM Timing Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

OC-3c/STM-1 -- -- -- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

STM-1 Electrical -- -- -- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Serial I/O LIM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

DELIM STM-1 LIM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

VJLIM LIM (NTSC, PAL) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes -- --

VH320 LIM (NTSC/PAL) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes -- --

MPG2V (MPEG-2) -- -- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Node Timing Modules

Node Timing Module (T1) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Node Timing Module (E1) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Switch Fabric Modules

XH Switch Fabric Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

XS Switch Fabric -- -- -- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

XM Switch Fabric Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes




CM Multiplexer Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Feature Support

Q.SIG -- -- -- -- -- Yes -- Yes

VP Queues with the ECC -- -- -- -- -- -- Yes Yes

Billing Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

VSM Logical Multicast -- -- -- -- Yes Yes Yes Yes

VSM2 with FAX Relay -- -- -- -- -- -- Yes Yes

MTS 1.0 -- -- -- -- Yes Yes Yes Yes

PNNI (controlled release only) -- -- -- -- Yes Yes Yes Yes

CE SRTS Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

CE PVC Multicast Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

DTL Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

ECC Automatic Protection Switching -- -- -- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

External Alarm Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

ILMI Address Registration Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Link Alarms Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Maximum IP Routing Table 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200

OAM F4/F5 flows Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

RFC 1483 (Encapsulation) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

SCE/VSM PVC SPVC Multicast -- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Slot-0 Redundancy Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

System Timing Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

UNI 3.1 SVC Point-To-Point Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

UNI 3.1 IISP Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

UNI 3.1 MSC Point-To-Point Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

UNI 3.1/4.0 Point to Multipoint Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

UNI 4.0 Signaling Point-To-Point -- -- -- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Video Capped Variable Bit Rate(VJLIM)

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes -- --

Video PVC Multicast (VJLIM) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes -- --

Video SPVC Multicast (VJLIM) -- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes -- --

Video PVC Multicast (MPG2V) -- -- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Video SPVC Multicast (MPG2V) -- -- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Logical Multicast -- -- -- -- Yes Yes Yes Yes

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Slot Controller Firmware Requirements

Table 5lists only the assemblies where a minimum APEX firmware boot EPROM revision leverequired to support Version 5.2.2.

Table 5 Firmware Requirements

GDC AssemblyPart No.

Front PanelName

ICMinimum Boot PROM GDC

Part No.Upgrade Kit GDC

Part No.

032M020-001 ETH ICU8 032Z080-612C n/a

032M020-001 ETH ICU1 032Z080-609C n/a

032M016-003 CE IC93 032Z044-602E 032K018-001

032M016-003 CE IC92 032Z044-601E 032K018-001

032M017-003 VE IC93 032Z044-618E 032K023-001

032M017-003 VE IC92 032Z044-617E 032K023-001

032M024,25,...,27-001032M024,25,...,27-002

ACP IC71U71

032Z091-602B032Z110-602

n/a

032M028,29,..,31-001032M028,29,..,31-002

ACS IC70U70

032Z092-601B032Z111-601

n/a

032M021-001032M022-001

FRCCHFRC

IC1 032Z080-609B n/a

032M021-001032M022-001

FRCCHFRC

IC8 032Z080-612B n/a

032M021-001032M022-001

FRCCHFRC

IC41 032Z080-615- n/a

032M032-001 SCE IC89 032Z093-601A n/a

032M033..036-011 VSM IC66 032Z200-601A- n/a

032P025-001 ECC XU1 032Z025-606A n/a

032P025-001 ECC XU2 032Z025-607A n/a

Table 5


Index

9.9

5

11

12

2

.8

...3

6

..2

6

20

A

ACP/ACS ...............................................................10

C

Capabilities and Performance Characteristics .......22

CHFRC ..................................................................10

F

Feature Comparison with Previous Releases .........24

FRC ........................................................................10

I

Introduction ..............................................................1

L

Limitations, KnownConfiguration ......................................................7Line Interface Module........................................11

E3-2C ........................................................11General ......................................................11HSSI ..........................................................11MPG2V (VIP-4) .......................................11Serial I/O ...................................................11

Network Timing ..................................................8NTM Software ............................................8

Redundancy.........................................................9Signalling ............................................................8

ILMI ............................................................8SVC ............................................................8SVC and SPVC ...........................................8

Slot Controller Modules.....................................10CE .............................................................10

Switch Operations................................................8SNMP .........................................................9Status and Diagnostics ................................9System ........................................................8Tunnels .......................................................9XH ..............................................................9

Traffic Management.............................................9

MOLN .........................................................Policing ......................................................

M

MS/QED Adaptation Slot Controller .......................

O

OC-3c/STM-1 Series .............................................

Operational Guidelines ..........................................Audio/Video Delays...........................................14Configuration Guidelines....................................14File System Guidelines.......................................16Redundancy Guidelines......................................16System Guidelines..............................................1

E-Series OAM Performance Monitoring ..13MPG2V LIM (VIP-4) ...............................13

P

Performance Monitoring--Connection Count vs. PMSource Count ..............................................

R

Related Documents ...............................................

RequirementsACx OAM Hardware/Software...........................21Firmware...........................................................2

S

Service Support and Training ................................

Slot Controller Firmware Requirements ................2

Slot Controller Upgrades .......................................ACP, ACS, SCE, and VSM.................................21MS/QED, MS/DXD, CHFRC, FRC, CE, VE........21

SoftwareInstallation and Configuration Notes......................5Special Software Files........................................20

032R901-V522 GDC APEX Switch System Release Notes, Version 5.2.2 IX-1Issue 01

Index

ACP, ACS, SCE, & VSM ........................ 20NTM_T1.BIN and NTM_E1.BIN ............ 20

Version 5.1.1 UpgradeFile System Maintenance ......................... 17How To Use This Procedure .................... 17Upgrade Procedure ................................... 17

VIP-4 MPG2V, Version 1_10 Software File........ 20Loading MPG2V Software File ............... 20

SPVC ....................................................................... 8

SVC ......................................................................... 8

T

Tables4-ControllerCapabilitiesandPerformanceCharacteristics

226 - Feature Comparisons with Previous Releases.. 247 - Firmware Requirements................................ 26

Technical Reference .............................................. 22

Transferring Files to Slot-0 Using a Workstation ViaEthernet (LAN) ........................................ 18

U

Unsupported Hardware ........................................... 5

V

VH320 ..................................................................... 5

VJLIM ..................................................................... 5

VSM ...................................................................... 11

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