Cisco ATM and Frame Relay Services (MPSM-T3E3-155 and MPSM-16T1E1) Configuration Guide and Command Reference, Release 5.2
Preparing Cards and Lines for Communication

Table Of Contents

Preparing MPSM-T3E3-155 and MPSM-16-T1E1 Cards and Lines for Communication

Preparing for Provisioning

MPSM Feature Licenses

Quickstart Provisioning Procedures

Preparing Cards and Lines for Configuration Quickstart

Moving MPSM Feature Licenses Quickstart

Channelizing DS3 (T3) Lines Configuration Quickstart

Channelizing Sonet Lines Configuration Quickstart

Channelizing SDH Lines Configuration Quickstart

General MPSM Provisioning Procedures

Selecting and Viewing Service Class Templates

Setting Up Lines

Establishing Redundancy Between Two Lines with APS

Channelizing MPSM-T3E3-155 SONET, SDH, and DS3 (T3) Lines

Setting the Service Context on MPSM-T3E3-155 and MPSM-16-T1E1 Cards


Preparing MPSM-T3E3-155 and MPSM-16-T1E1 Cards and Lines for Communication


This chapter describes how to prepare MPSM-T3E3-155 and MPSM-16-T1E1 cards and lines for communications with other switches and customer premises equipment (CPE) by using the command-line interface (CLI).

These topics describe how to prepare MPSM-T3E3-155 and MPSM-16-T1E1 cards and lines for communication:

Preparing for Provisioning

Quickstart Provisioning Procedures

General MPSM Provisioning Procedures


Note Before you can bring up lines and configure connections, you must first complete the general switch configuration procedures described in the Cisco MGX 8800/8900 Series Configuration Guide, Release 5.2.


Preparing for Provisioning

Before you begin configuring lines and ports on MPSM-T3E3-155 and MPSM-16-T1E1 service modules, you need to initialize the cards you plan to provision. Then you should develop and implement a plan for the card and line redundancy options available for each service module. This plan determines how service modules and their back cards must be installed in the chassis, and how lines must connect to the cards before software configuration starts. Without a plan developed for these services, a configuration change for any of these services has the potential to interrupt service and can require substantial configuration teardown.

The MPSM-T3E3-155 card supports 1:1 card redundancy, and the MPSM-16-T1E1 card supports both 1:1 and 1:N card redundancy. The MPSM-T3E3-155 card supports both intercard and intracard APS.

The MPSM-T3E3-155 and MPSM-16-T1E1 service modules also require the management of feature licenses. The required feature licenses are described in "MPSM Feature Licenses".

For instructions on initializing cards, configuring card and line redundancy, and managing MPSM feature licenses on the PXM processor card, refer to the:

Cisco MGX 8800/8900 Series Configuration Guide, Release 5.2.

Release Notes for Cisco MGX 8850 (PXM1E/PXM45), Cisco MGX 8950, and Cisco MGX 8830 Switches, Release 5.2.00.

Cisco MGX 8800/8900 Hardware Installation Guide, Releases 2 - 5.2.

MPSM Feature Licenses

The MPSM-T3E3-155 and MPSM-16-T1E1 cards require feature licenses to enable the optional MPSM features listed in Table 2-1.

Table 2-1 MPSM-T3E3-155 and MPSM-16-T1E1 Licensed Features 

Licensed Feature
Feature Description
MPSM-T3E3-155
MPSM-16-T1E1

Multiservice

The Multiservice license allows the simulataneous provisioning of both ATM and Frame Relay services.

One license of this type is required by a licensable service module.

Supported

Supported

Multi link

The Multilink license allows the provisioning of IMA (Inverse Multiplexing over ATM) in the ATM service context and MFR (Multilink Frame Relay) in the Frame Relay service context.

One license of this type is required by a licensable service module.

Supported

Supported
(IMA only)

Rate-Control

The Rate-Control license allows the use of the Standard ABR (Available Bit Rate) feature for Frame Relay connections.

Note ATM ABR is automatically enabled on the card and does not require a license.

One license of this type is required by a licensable service module.

Supported

Supported

Channelization

The Channelization license allows channelization on STS-3/STM-1, STS-1/STM-0, and DS3 (T3) paths. You can add ATM service on paths down to DS1, and you can add Frame Relay service on paths from DS3 down to DS0.

One license of this type is required by a licensable service module.

Supported

Not Supported

Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)

The PPP license allows the provisioning of PPP Multiplexing (PPPMux) and Multilink PPP (MLPPP) features.

One license of this type is required by a licensable service module.

Not Supported

Supported


You must have the required license installed in the PXM license pool if you want to use any of the features described. To install and manage licenses on the PXM card, refer to the Cisco MGX 8800/8900 Series Configuration Guide, Release 5.2

For instructions on displaying, moving, and allocating feature licenses, and managing feature license alarms on the MPSM-T3E3-155 and MPSM-16-T1E1 cards, see "Managing Feature Licenses" in Chapter 6, "Card Management on MPSM-T3E3-155 and MPSM-16-T1E1."

Quickstart Provisioning Procedures

These quickstart procedures contain abbreviated procedures for preparing MPSM-T3E3-155 and MPSM-16-T1E1 cards and lines for communication:

Preparing Cards and Lines for Configuration Quickstart

Moving MPSM Feature Licenses Quickstart

Channelizing DS3 (T3) Lines Configuration Quickstart

Channelizing Sonet Lines Configuration Quickstart

Channelizing SDH Lines Configuration Quickstart

These procedures are provided as an overview and as a quick reference for those who already have configured Cisco MGX switches.

Preparing Cards and Lines for Configuration Quickstart

This procedure describes how to prepare MPSM-T3E3-155 and MPSM-16-T1E1 cards for configuration:

 
Command
Purpose

Step 1 

username

<password>

Start a configuration session with the active PXM card.

Note To perform all the procedures in this quickstart procedure, you must log in as a user with GROUP1 privileges or higher.

Step 2 

setrev

Related commands:

dspcds

From the active PXM card, initialize MPSM-T3E3-155 and MPSM-16-T1E1 cards by setting the firmware version level for each card.

Note When setting the firmware version level for the MPSM-16-T1E1 card, use the -service option to specify MLPPP services.

For instructions on initializing cards, refer to the Cisco MGX 8800/8900 Series Configuration Guide, Release 5.2.

Step 3 

addred <options>

From the active PXM card, define which cards are operating as redundant cards.

Note The MPSM-T3E3-155 card supports 1:1 card redundancy and the MPSM-16-T1E1 card supports both 1:1 and 1:N card redundancy.

For instructions on adding card redundancy, refer to the Cisco MGX 8800/8900 Series Configuration Guide, Release 5.2.

Step 4 

cc <options>

Change to an active MPSM-T3E3-155 or MPSM-16-T1E1 card from which you will select a card SCT.

Step 5 

cnfcdsct <sctid>

Related commands:

dspcd

Apply ATM or Frame Relay communications parameters from a preconfigured Service Class Template (SCT) file to all communications between the card you are configuring and the other cards in the switch.

See the "Selecting and Viewing Service Class Templates" section, which appears later in this chapter.

Step 6 

upln <bay.line>

Related commands:

dsplns

dspln -type <bay.line>

Bring up and configure lines. This step establishes physical layer connectivity between two switches.

See the "Setting Up Lines" section, which appears later in this chapter.

Step 7 

cnfln <options>

Related commands:

dsplns

dspln <bay.line>

Configure lines.

To configure T1 lines, see the " Configuring DS1 (T1) Lines" section, which appears later in this chapter

To configure E1 lines, see the " Configuring E1 Lines" section, which appears later in this chapter

To configure T3 lines, see the " Configuring DS3 (T3) Lines" section, which appears later in this chapter.

To configure E3 lines, see the " Configuring E3 Lines" section, which appears later in this chapter.

To configure SONET/SDH lines, see the " Configuring SONET/SDH Lines" section, which appears later in this chapter.

Step 8 

addapsln <workingIndex> <protectIndex> <archmode>

If you are using APS redundancy on the current card, configure a redundant relationship between two redundant lines.

Note APS is supported only on the MPSM-T3E3-155 card using the SFP-2-155 or SMB-2-155-EL back card.

See the "Establishing Redundancy Between Two Lines with APS" section, which appears later in this chapter.

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Moving MPSM Feature Licenses Quickstart

To move MPSM feature licenses from the MPSM-T3E3-155 and MPSM-16-T1E1 cards into the PXM license pool, perform the following steps:

 
Command
Purpose

Step 1 

username

<password>

Start a configuration session.

Step 2 

dspliccd

View the feature licenses that have been installed on the MPSM-T3E3-155 or MPSM-16-T1E1 card.

See the "Displaying Feature Licenses" section in Chapter 6, "Card Management on MPSM-T3E3-155 and MPSM-16-T1E1."

Step 3 

movelic

Move the MPSM feature licenses programmed on the MPSM-T3E3-155 or MPSM-16-T1E1 card to the switch license pool on the PXM processor card.

See the "Moving MPSM Feature Licenses" section in Chapter 6, "Card Management on MPSM-T3E3-155 and MPSM-16-T1E1."

Step 4 

dsplics

Related commands:
cnflic <options>
dspliccds
dspliccd
<slot>
dsplicalms

Note These related commands are performed on the PXM processor card.

View the MPSM feature licenses installed in the PXM license pool.

See the "Displaying Feature Licenses" section in Chapter 6, "Card Management on MPSM-T3E3-155 and MPSM-16-T1E1."

Note The dsplics command is performed on the PXM processor card.


Note To install spare feature licenses into the PXM license pool, transfer feature licenses from one switch to another switch, and resolve feature license alarms, refer to the Cisco MGX 8800/8900 Series Configuration Guide, Release 5.2


Channelizing DS3 (T3) Lines Configuration Quickstart


Note The MPSM-T3E3-155 card requires a license for channelization. Without a channelization license, you cannot channelize lines. Enter the dspliccd command to view the feature licenses that have been assigned to or are needed by the cards.


This procedure describes how to create channelized DS3 paths on the MPSM-T3E3-155 card:

 
Command
Purpose

Step 1 

username

<password>

Start a configuration session with the active PXM card.

Note To perform all the procedures in this quickstart procedure, you must log in as a user with GROUP1 privileges or higher.

Step 2 

cc <options>

Change to an active MPSM-T3E3-155 card on which you will configure a path.

Step 3 

upln

Bring up a line (bay.line).

See the "Setting Up Lines" section, which appears later in this chapter.

Step 4 

cnfln <bay.line> -lt <LineType> -chan 2

Related commands:

dsplns

dspln -type <bay.line>

From the active card, configure the DS3 line with a valid line type for channelization, and enable channelization on the line.

See the "Configuring DS3 (T3) Lines" section, which appears later in this chapter.

Step 5 

uppath [-pathfilter] <pathid>

Bring up the DS1 sub-paths that were created in Step 4.

See the " Bringing Up and Configuring DS1(T1) and E1 Paths" section, which appears later in this chapter.

Step 6 

cnfpath <options>

Related commands:

dsppath
dsppaths

Configure the DS1 sub-paths.

See the " Bringing Up and Configuring DS1(T1) and E1 Paths" section, which appears later in this chapter.

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Channelizing Sonet Lines Configuration Quickstart


Note The MPSM-T3E3-155 card requires a license for channelization. Without a channelization license, you cannot channelize SONET lines. Enter the dspliccd command to view the feature licenses that have been assigned to or are needed by the cards.


This procedure describes how to create channelized SONET paths on the MPSM-T3E3-155 card:

 
Command
Purpose

Step 1 

username

<password>

Start a configuration session with the active PXM card.

Note To perform all the procedures in this quickstart procedure, you must log in as a user with GROUP1 privileges or higher.

Step 2 

cc <options>

Change to an active MPSM-T3E3-155 card on which you will configure a path.

Step 3 

upln

Bring up a line (bay.line). When you bring up a line, the corresponding SONET path has a width of 3.

See the "Setting Up Lines" section, which appears later in this chapter.

Step 4 

cnfpath -sts <pathid> -width <width spec>

Related commands:

dsppath
dsppaths

From the active MPSM-T3E3-155 card, configure the SONET/SDH path width.

See the " Channelizing a SONET Line" section, which appears later in this chapter.

Step 5 

uppath -sts <pathid>

Related commands:

dsppath
dsppaths

Bring up the SONET/SDH path.

See the " Bringing Up and Configuring SONET Paths" section, which appears later in this chapter.

Step 6 

cnfpath -sts <pathid> -payload <sts_au_payload_type>

Related commands:

dsppath
dsppaths

Configure the payload type for the STS path you are channelizing.

See the " Bringing Up and Configuring SONET Paths" section, which appears later in this chapter.

Step 7 

uppath [-pathfilter] <pathid>

Bring up the sub-paths that were created in Step 6.

To bring up DS3 paths, see the " Bringing Up and Configuring a DS3 (T3) Path" section, which appears later in this chapter

To bring up E3 paths, see the " Bringing Up and Configuring E3 Paths" section, which appears later in this chapter

To bring up DS1 paths, see the " Bringing Up and Configuring DS1(T1) and E1 Paths" section, which appears later in this chapter

Step 8 

cnfpath <options>

Related commands:

dsppath
dsppaths

Configure the sub-paths.

To configure DS3 paths, see the " Bringing Up and Configuring a DS3 (T3) Path" section, which appears later in this chapter

To configure E3 paths, see the " Bringing Up and Configuring E3 Paths" section, which appears later in this chapter

To configure DS1 paths, see the " Bringing Up and Configuring DS1(T1) and E1 Paths" section, which appears later in this chapter

To configure TUG-3s, see the " Bringing Up and Configuring TUG-3s" section, which appears later in this chapter.

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Channelizing SDH Lines Configuration Quickstart


Note The MPSM-T3E3-155 card requires a license for channelization. Without a channelization license, you cannot channelize SDH lines. Enter the dspliccd command to view the feature licenses that have been assigned to or are needed by the MPSM-T3E3-155 and MPSM-16-T1E1 cards.


This procedure describes how to create channelized SDH paths on the MPSM-T3E3-155 card:

 
Command
Purpose

Step 1 

username

<password>

Start a configuration session with the active PXM card.

Note To perform all the procedures in this quickstart procedure, you must log in as a user with GROUP1 privileges or higher.

Step 2 

cc <options>

Change to an active MPSM-T3E3-155 card on which you will configure a path.

Step 3 

upln

Bring up a line (bay.line). When you bring up a line, the corresponding SDH path has a width of 3.

See the "Setting Up Lines" section, which appears later in this chapter.

Step 4 

cnfln -<bay.line> -slt 2
-clk
<clockSource>

Configure the line you brought up in Step 3 to be an SDH line.

See the " Configuring SONET/SDH Lines" section, which appears later in this chapter.

Step 5 

cnfpath -sts <pathid> -width <width spec>

Related commands:

dsppath
dsppaths

From the active MPSM-T3E3-155 card, configure the SDH path width.

See the " Channelizing an SDH Line" section, which appears later in this chapter.

Step 6 

uppath -sts <pathid>

Related commands:

dsppath
dsppaths

Bring up the SDH path.

See the " Bringing Up and Configuring SDH Paths" section, which appears later in this chapter.

Step 7 

cnfpath -sts <pathid> -payload <sts_au_payload_type>

Related commands:

dsppath
dsppaths

Configure the payload type for the STS path you are channelizing.

See the " Bringing Up and Configuring SDH Paths" section, which appears later in this chapter.

Step 8 

uppath [-pathfilter] <pathid>

Bring up the sub-paths that were created in Step 7.

To bring up DS3 paths, see the " Bringing Up and Configuring a DS3 (T3) Path" section, which appears later in this chapter

To bring up E3 paths, see the " Bringing Up and Configuring E3 Paths" section, which appears later in this chapter

To bring up DS1 paths, see the " Bringing Up and Configuring DS1(T1) and E1 Paths" section, which appears later in this chapter.

Step 9 

cnfpath <options>

Related commands:

dsppath
dsppaths

Configure the sub-paths.

To configure DS3 paths, see the " Bringing Up and Configuring a DS3 (T3) Path" section, which appears later in this chapter

To configure E3 paths, see the " Bringing Up and Configuring E3 Paths" section, which appears later in this chapter

To configure DS1 paths, see the " Bringing Up and Configuring DS1(T1) and E1 Paths" section, which appears later in this chapter

To configure TUG-3s, see the " Bringing Up and Configuring TUG-3s" section, which appears later in this chapter.

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General MPSM Provisioning Procedures

These topics and procedures describe preparing MPSM-T3E3-155 and MPSM-16-T1E1 cards for communication:

Selecting and Viewing Service Class Templates

Setting Up Lines

Establishing Redundancy Between Two Lines with APS

Channelizing MPSM-T3E3-155 SONET, SDH, and DS3 (T3) Lines

Setting the Service Context on MPSM-T3E3-155 and MPSM-16-T1E1 Cards

Selecting and Viewing Service Class Templates

These topics and procedures describe selecting and viewing Service Class Templates on the MPSM-T3E3-155 and MPSM-16-T1E1 cards:

Overview of Service Class Templates

MPSM Service Class Templates

Selecting a Card SCT

Selecting a Port SCT

Overview of Service Class Templates

A Service Class Template (SCT) is a file that contains default configuration data for switch connections and for configuring the hardware to support connections. When you configure a connection, or when an SVC is established, the switch analyzes the connection setup request data, any local configuration data, and the SCTs that apply to the port and to the card. For example, if an SPVC configuration does not include required data for the requested class of service (COS), default values from the SCT files are used. If an SVC request or SPVC configuration specifies configuration values that are different from the SCT values, the specified values override the default SCT values.

There are two types of SCTs: card SCTs and port SCTs. Card SCTs define configuration parameters for the hardware that transfers data between the a service module and the switch back plane. You can assign one card SCT to each service module.

Port SCTs define configuration parameters for the hardware that transfers data between a service module and a communication line to another switch or CPE. Port SCTs are assigned when a port is configured, and you can use different port SCTs on the same card, provided that the port SCT you select is designed for that card type.

Some SCT parameters control the service module hardware, and others are used as default values for connection parameters. A complete discussion of the SCT parameters is beyond the scope of this book.

SCT parameters are used to do the following:

Connection policing.

Connection admission control (CAC).

Provide default connection parameters.

Provide connection threshold parameters.

Set up class of service buffer (COSB) parameters and threshold values.

SCTs simplify configuration by providing default values that will work for most connections. This reduces the number of parameters that need to be defined when setting up connections. Without SCTs, you need to perform a lot of detailed manual configuration on each and every port on the switch. This is time consuming and error prone. Typically, traffic profiles are defined by a handful of traffic engineering experts who understand the service level agreements and expected traffic pattern on the ports. These experts define the SCTs for each port in the system. Once the SCT is applied on the port, you do not need to (re)configure the switch. The parameters in the SCTs define generic thresholds and priorities of queues that can be understood without having to go through the programming details of Queuing engines, such as QE1210.

When configuring a service module card SCT, your goal should be to select the card SCT that will support the majority of planned connections on that card. When configuring a service module port SCT, your goal should be to select the port SCT that supports the majority of planned connections on that port.

Each service module contains default SCT parameters that you can use for communications. Cisco also supplies additional SCTs that you can use to better support communications. If none of the Cisco supplied SCTs meet your needs, you can use Cisco WAN Manager (CWM) to create your own custom SCTs. You can not create or modify SCT files using the CLI. For more information on configuring SCTs and SCT parameters, refer to the Cisco WAN Manager User's Guide, Release 15.1.

For information on downloading, registering, and managing SCTs on the PXM card, refer to the Cisco MGX 8800/8900 Series Configuration Guide, Release 5.2

MPSM Service Class Templates

SCT files are applicable to the MPSM-T3E3-155 and MPSM-16-T1E1 cards. Each SCT is classified by card or service module type, by whether it is a card or port SCT, and as either policing or non-policing. Although card SCTs may contain policing parameters, these parameters are ignored. Typically, policing SCTs are used on UNI ports at the edge of the ATM network and control traffic entering the network. Non-policing SCTs are typically on trunk ports that interconnect switches within the network.


Note If traffic is properly controlled at the edges of an ATM network, there should be no need for policing within the network.


Table 2-2 lists the SCTs supplied by Cisco for the MPSM-T3E3-155 and MPSM-16-T1E1 cards. For the very latest information on Cisco SCTs, refer to the Release Notes for Cisco MGX 8850 (PXM1E/PXM45), Cisco MGX 8950, and Cisco MGX 8830 Switches, Release 5.2.00

Table 2-2 Cisco Provided SCTs for the MPSM-T3E3-155 and MPSM-16-T1E1 

Card Type
 
SCT Type
SCT ID
 
Notes
SCT Name
Policing1

MPSM-T3E3-155

MPSM155_SCT.CARD.1.V1

Card

1

N/A

This is the only card SCT for this card.

MPSM155_SCT.PORT.1.V1

Port

1

On

Use for UNI ports greater than 4 T1 in bandwidth.

MPSM155_SCT.PORT.2.V1

2

Off

Use for NNI ports greater than 4 T1 in bandwidth.

MPSM155_SCT.PORT.3.V1

3

On

Use for UNI ports less than or equal to 4 T1 in bandwidth.

MPSM155_SCT.PORT.4.V1

4

Off

Use for NNI ports less than or equal to 4 T1 in bandwidth.

MPSM-16-T1E1

MPSM16T1E1_SCT.CARD.1.V1

Card

1

N/A

This is the only card SCT for this card.

MPSM16T1E1_SCT.PORT.3.V1

Port

3

On

Use for UNI ports less than or equal to 4 T1 in bandwidth. For UNI ports greater than 4 T1 in bandwidth, create a new custom SCT.

MPSM16T1E1_SCT.PORT.4.V1

Port

4

Off

Use for NNI ports less than or equal to 4 T1 in bandwidth. For NNI ports greater than 4 T1 in bandwidth, create a new custom SCT.

1 Cisco recommends using SCTs with policing enabled for UNI ports and using SCTs with policing disabled for NNI ports.



Note For information about managing card and port SCTs on MPSM-T3E3-155 and MPSM-16-T1E1 cards, refer to Chapter 6, "Card Management on MPSM-T3E3-155 and MPSM-16-T1E1".


Selecting a Card SCT

A card SCT defines the queue parameters for the destination slot based cell queues towards the backplane. The same card SCT may be used for multiple cards of the same card type.

When an MPSM-T3E3-155 or MPSM-16-T1E1 card is powered up for the first time, the default card SCT file is used. The default SCT file is 0.


Note For information about managing card SCTs on MPSM-T3E3-155 and MPSM-16-T1E1 cards, refer to the "Managing Card SCTs" section on page 6-9.


Selecting a Port SCT

A port SCT defines queue parameters that apply to egress queues on a port. You can use the same port SCT for multiple ports. Port SCTs can be changed with connections provisioned on the port. However, the port needs to be administratively down to effect this change. Hence this is service affecting.


Note For information on managing port SCTs on MPSM-T3E3-155 and MPSM-16-T1E1 cards, refer to the "Managing Port SCTs" section on page 6-15.


Setting Up Lines

The first step in configuring MPSM-T3E3-155 and MPSM-16-T1E1 lines is to bring up and configure the physical lines that are connected to the switch. These topics describe how to do the following tasks:

Bringing Up Lines

Configuring DS1 (T1) Lines

Configuring E1 Lines

Configuring DS3 (T3) Lines

Configuring E3 Lines

Configuring SONET/SDH Lines

Verifying Line Configuration

Bringing Up Lines

Installing an MPSM-T3E3-155 card can add from 1 to 3 lines to your switch. Installing an MPSM-16-T1E1 card can add from 1 to 16 lines. You must bring up a line before you can configure the line or provision services on the line.

Before a line is brought up, or after it is brought down, the switch does not monitor the line. The port status light for the line flashes green, and all line alarms are cleared. The flashing green light means the line is unprovisioned.

When you bring up a line, the switch starts monitoring the line. The port status light is green when physical layer communications are established with a remote switch. If physical layer communications problems are detected, the port status light turns red, and alarms are reported.


Note APS protection lines for intracard redundancy should be left down. APS automatically brings up each line at the appropriate time. For general information on APS line redundancy, refer to the Cisco MGX 8800/8900 Series Configuration Guide, Release 5.2. For information on configuring APS lines, see the "Establishing Redundancy Between Two Lines with APS" section later in this chapter.



Note On the OC3 back cards (the SFP-2-155 and the SMB-2-155-EL), line 2 is always reserved for APS.



Tip To minimize the number of alarms and failed port status lamps (which display red), keep lines down until they are ready for operation.


To bring up a line on the switch, use the following procedure.


Step 1 Establish a configuration session using a user name with GROUP1 privileges or higher.

Step 2 Select the card on which you want to bring up a line with the cc command.

M8850_NY.7.PXM.a > cc <slotnumber>

Replace <slotnumber> with the number of the slot in which the card is installed. Valid slot numbers are as follows:

Cisco MGX 8850 (PXM1E/PXM45) — slots 1-6, 9-14, 17-22, and 25-30.

Cisco MGX 8830 — slots 3-6 and 10-13.

Verify your card selection by viewing the switch prompt, which should list the slot number and the card type.

Step 3 Enter the upln command after the switch prompt.

M8850_NY.13.MPSM155[ATM].a > upln <bay.line>

Replace <bay> with 1, and replace <line> with the number that corresponds to the back card port to which the line is connected, as shown in the following example:

M8850_NY.13.MPSM155[ATM].a > upln 1.1

Note The bay number is always 1.


Step 4 Enter the dsplns command to ensure the appropriate line is in the "Up" state.

M8850_NY.13.MPSM155[ATM].a > dsplns
                                                   Medium  Medium  
  Sonet         Line     Line      Line    Frame   Line    Line    Valid   Alarm   APS     Channe-
  Line          State    Type      Lpbk   Scramble Coding  Type    Intvls  State   Enabled lized
  ------------- ----- ------------ ------ -------- ------ -------- ------ -------- ------- -------
   1.1             Up   sonetSts3c NoLoop   Enable    NRZ ShortSMF      2    Clear Disable    No
   1.2           Down   sonetSts3c NoLoop   Enable    NRZ    Other      0    Clear Disable    No

The line state column shows whether each line is up or down. The line state is the administrative intent for the line. For example, a line is reported as Down until an administrator brings up the line. Once the administrator brings up the line, the line state remains Up until the administrator brings the line down with the dnln command.

The alarm state indicates whether the line is communicating with a remote switch. When the alarm state is reported as Clear, the physical devices at each end of the line have established physical layer communications. ATM or Frame Relay connectivity is established later when interfaces or ports are configured on the line.


Configuring DS1 (T1) Lines

All line types are brought up with a default configuration. When configuring trunks between two Cisco MGX switches, you may be able to accept the defaults for each switch and thus minimize configuration time. When configuring a line to another type of device, ensure that both devices are using the same configuration parameters on the shared line.

The following procedure describes how to configure T1 lines.


Step 1 Establish a configuration session using a user name with GROUP1 privileges or higher.

Step 2 If you do not know the line number you want to configure, enter the dsplns command to display a list of the lines.

M8850_NY.13.MPSM16[FR].a > dsplns 

Remember that you cannot configure a line until you have brought it up as described in the previous section, "Bringing Up Lines".

Step 3 To display the configuration for a line, enter the dspln command. For example:

M8850_NY.13.MPSM16[FR].a > dspln 1.1

For more information, see "Verifying Line Configuration", which appears later in this chapter.

Step 4 To configure a T1 line, enter the cnfln command, as shown in the following example.

mpsm_node1.9.MPSM16T1E1[ATM] cnfln <bay.line> -lt<Line Type> -len<LineLength> -clk <clockSource> -lc <Line Coding>


Table 2-3 lists the parameter descriptions for configuring T1 lines.

Table 2-3 Parameters for Configuring T1 Lines with the cnfln Command 

Parameter
Description

<bay.line>

Replace bay with 1, and replace line with the number that corresponds to the back card port to which the line is connected.

The bay number is always 1.

Use the dsplns command to see all line numbers on the current MPSM-16-T1E1.

-lt

Describes the Framing Type:

2 = D_dsx1LineType_dsx1ESF,

3 = D_dsx1LineType_dsx1D4

-len

T1 Line Length in meters

-clk

Source for Transmit Clock

1 = loop timing

2 = local timing

-lc

2 => B8ZS

5 => AMI


Step 5 To verify your configuration changes, enter the dspln command.


Configuring E1 Lines

All line types are brought up with a default configuration. When configuring trunks between two Cisco MGX switches, you may be able to accept the defaults for each switch and thus minimize configuration time. When configuring a line to another type of device, ensure that both devices are using the same configuration parameters on the shared line.

The following procedure describes how to configure E1 lines.


Step 1 Establish a configuration session using a user name with GROUP1 privileges or higher.

Step 2 If you do not know the line number you want to configure, enter the dsplns command to display a list of the lines.

M8850_NY.13.MPSM16[FR].a > dsplns 

Remember that you cannot configure a line until you have brought it up as described in the previous section, "Bringing Up Lines".

Step 3 To display the configuration for a line, enter the dspln command. For example:

M8850_NY.13.MPSM16[FR].a > dspln 1.1

For more information, see "Verifying Line Configuration", which appears later in this chapter.

Step 4 To configure a E1 line, enter the cnfln command, as shown in the following example.

mpsm_node1.9.MPSM16T1E1[ATM] cnfln <bay.line> -lt<Line Type> -clk <clockSource> -lc <Line Coding>


Table 2-4 lists the parameter descriptions for configuring E1 lines.

Table 2-4 Parameters for Configuring E1 Lines with the cnfln Command 

Parameter
Description

<bay.line>

Replace bay with 1, and replace line with the number that corresponds to the back card port to which the line is connected.

The bay number is always 1.

Use the dsplns command to see all line numbers on the current MPSM-16-T1E1.

-lt

Defines if CRC and TS-16 Multi-framing are enabled for E1.

4 = D_dsx1LineType_dsx1E1,

5 = D_dsx1LineType_dsx1E1CRC,

6 = D_dsx1LineType_dsx1E1MF,

7 = D_dsx1LineType_dsx1E1CRCMF

-clk

Source for Transmit Clock

1 = loop timing

2 = local timing

-lc

3 => HDB3 (default)

5 => AMI


Step 5 To verify your configuration changes, enter the dspln command.


Configuring DS3 (T3) Lines

All line types are brought up with a default configuration. When configuring trunks between two Cisco MGX switches, you may be able to accept the defaults for each switch and thus minimize configuration time. When configuring a line to another type of device, ensure that both devices are using the same configuration parameters on the shared line.

The following procedure describes how to configure T3 lines.


Step 1 Establish a configuration session using a user name with GROUP1 privileges or higher.

Step 2 If you do not know the line number you want to configure, enter the dsplns command to display a list of the lines.

M8850_NY.13.MPSM16[FR].a > dsplns 

Remember that you cannot configure a line until you have brought it up as described in the previous section, "Bringing Up Lines".

Step 3 To display the configuration for a line, enter the dspln command. For example:

M8850_NY.13.MPSM16[FR].a > dspln 1.1

For more information, see "Verifying Line Configuration", which appears later in this chapter.

Step 4 To configure a T3 line, enter the cnfln command, as shown in the following example.

M8850_NY.13.MPSM16[FR].a > cnfln <bay.line> -lt <LineType> -len <Length>  
-oof <OOFCriteria> -cb <AIScBitsCheck> -rfeac <RcvFEACValidation> -sc <sendCode>  
-clk <clockSource> -chan <channelization>

Table 2-5 lists the parameter descriptions for configuring T3 lines.

Table 2-5 Parameters for Configuring T3 Lines with the cnfln Command 

Parameter
Description

bay.line

Replace bay with 1, and replace line with the number that corresponds to the back card port to which the line is connected (in the range from 1 through 3).

The bay number is always 1.

Use the dsplns command to see all line numbers on the current MPSM-T3E3-155.

-lt
<LineType>

1 = ds3cbitadm

2 = ds3cbitplcp

9 = dsx3M23

11 = dsx3CbitParity

17 = e3g832frmronly

18 = e3g751frmronly

-len
<Length>

Enter the length of the line in meters, in the range from The range 0 through 64000 meters. For example, -len 2.

Note On a T3 line, you must set the line length to match the physical length of the cable. Setting this value to a value higher than the actual length of the cable may cause a higher output drive from the card. However, this will not impact the overall power consumption or heat dissipation of the card.

-oof
<OOFCriteria>

Specifies the threshold for triggering an out-of-frame condition. Enter the keyword (-oof) followed by the OOFCriteria identifier. For example: -oof

The possible values for this parameter are:

1 = 3 out of 8. An out-of-frame condition is declared if at least 3 out of 8 framing bits are in error.

2 = 3 out of 16. An out-of-frame condition is declared if at least 3 out of 16 framing bits are in error.

-cb
<AIScBitsCheck>

Determines whether the node checks the C-bit in response to AIS. Enter the keyword (-cb) followed by the AIScBitsCheck identifier. For example:

-cb 2

The possible values for this parameter are:

1 = check the C-bit

2 = ignore the C-bit

-rfeac
<RcvFEACValidation

Value to set FEAC (far-end alarm and control) code validation criteria. Enter the keyword (-rfeac) followed by the RcvFEACValidation identifier.

The possible values for LineRcvFEACValidation are:

1 = 4 out of 5: a valid FEAC code is declared if 4 of 5 codes match.

2 = 8 out of 10: a valid FEAC code is declared when 8 of 10 codes match.

-sc
<sendCode>

Identifies the current line send code. Enter the keyword (-sc) followed by the sendCode identifier. For example:

-sc 2

-clk
<clockSource>

Enter 1 to select a loopTiming source, where the receive clock on the back card is redirected to become the transmit clock source.

Enter 2 to select a localTiming source, where the clock source from the backplane functions as the transmit clock source.

The default is 2 (localTiming).

-chan
<channelization>

Enables/disables channelization on the current line. Enter the keyword (-chan) followed by the channelization identifier. For example:

-chan 2

The possible values for this parameter are:

1 = Disabled

2 = Enabled


Step 5 To verify your configuration changes, enter the dspln command.


Configuring E3 Lines

All line types are brought up with a default configuration. When configuring trunks between two Cisco MGX switches, you may be able to accept the defaults for each switch and thus minimize configuration time. When configuring a line to another type of device, ensure that both devices are using the same configuration parameters on the shared line.

The following procedure describes how to configure E3 lines.


Step 1 Establish a configuration session using a user name with GROUP1 privileges or higher.

Step 2 If you do not know the line number you want to configure, enter the dsplns command to display a list of the lines:

Step 3 To verify your configuration changes, enter the dspln command.

M8850_NY.13.MPSM155[ATM].a > dspln 

Remember that you cannot configure a line until you have brought it up as described earlier in the " Bringing Up Lines" section.

Step 4 To configure an E3 line, enter the following command:

M8850_NY.13.MPSM155[ATM].a > cnfln <bay.line> -lt <lineType> -clk <clockSource> -txtrace 
<TraceString>

Table 2-6 lists the parameter descriptions for configuring E3 lines.

Table 2-6 Parameters for Configuring E3 Lines with the cnfln Command 

Parameter
Description

bay.line

Replace bay with 1, and Replace line with the number that corresponds to the back card port to which the line is connected.

The bay number is always 1.

Use the dsplns command to see all line numbers on the current MPSM-T3E3-155.

-lt
<LineType>

Specifies the types of E1 line. Enter a number to indicate the line type as follows:

17—e3g832frmronly

18—e3g751frmronly

-clk
<clockSource>

Enter 1 to select a loopTiming source, where the receive clock on the back card is redirected to become the transmit clock source.

Enter 2 to select a localTiming source, where the clock source from the backplane functions as the transmit clock source.

The default is 2 (localTiming).

-txtrace
<TraceString>

Enter a trace string number that can be a maximum of 15 bytes.

This option allows you to transmit and display trail trace bytes. You can test the line by transmitting a group of numbers using cnfln -txtrace and then displaying using the dspln command to see if the numbers are the same. Enter the keyword (-txtrace) followed by the TraceString.

For example:

-txtrace 17362

Note In Release 5, the MPSM-T3E3-155 supports only the transmit trace. The receive trace is not supported in Release 5.


Step 5 To verify your configuration changes, enter the dspln command.


Configuring SONET/SDH Lines

All line types are brought up with a default configuration. When configuring trunks between two Cisco MGX switches, you may be able to accept the defaults for each switch and thus minimize configuration time. When configuring a line to another type of device, ensure that both devices are using the same configuration parameters on the shared line.

The following procedure describes how to configure SONET/SDH lines.


Step 1 Establish a configuration session using a user name with GROUP1 privileges or higher.

Step 2 If you do not know the line number you want to configure, enter the dsplns command to display a list of the lines.

M8850_NY.13.MPSM155[ATM].a > dsplns
                                                   Medium  Medium  
  Sonet         Line     Line      Line    Frame   Line    Line    Valid   Alarm   APS     Channe-
  Line          State    Type      Lpbk   Scramble Coding  Type    Intvls  State   Enabled lized
  ------------- ----- ------------ ------ -------- ------ -------- ------ -------- ------- -------
   1.1             Up   sonetSts3c NoLoop   Enable    NRZ ShortSMF      2    Clear Disable    No
   1.2           Down   sonetSts3c NoLoop   Enable    NRZ    Other      0    Clear Disable    No

Remember that you cannot configure a line until you have brought it up as described in the previous section, "Bringing Up Lines".

Step 3 To display the configuration for a line, enter the dspln command. For example:

M8850_NY.13.MPSM155[ATM].a > dspln 1.1
  Line Number            : 1.1                                         
  Admin Status           : Up             Alarm Status             : Clear
  Loopback               : NoLoop         APS enabled              : Disable
  Frame Scrambling       : Enable         Number of ATM ports      : 0
  Xmt Clock source       : localTiming    Number of ATM partitions : 0
  Line Type              : sonetSts3c     Number of ATM SPVC       : 0
  Medium Type(SONET/SDH) : SONET          Number of ATM SPVP       : 0
  Medium Time Elapsed    : 823            Number of ATM SVC        : 0
  Medium Valid Intervals : 2              Number of ATM Sig VC     : 0
  Medium Line Type       : ShortSMF       Number of FR ports       : 0
  Channelized            : No             Number of FR Connections : 0
  Num of STS-Paths/AUs   : 1              Number of IMA Links      : 0
  Provisioned Paths/AUs  : 0 

For more information, see the "Verifying Line Configuration" section later in this chapter.

Step 4 To configure a SONET/SDH line, enter the following command:

M8850_NY.13.MPSM155[ATM].a > cnfln <bay.line> -slt <LineType> -clk <clockSource>

Table 2-7 lists the parameter descriptions for configuring SONET/SDH lines.

Table 2-7 Parameters for Configuring SONET/SDH Lines with the cnfln Command 

Parameter
Description

bay.line

Replace bay with 1, and Replace line with the number that corresponds to the back card port to which the line is connected (in the range from 1 through 2).

The bay number is always 1.

-slt
<LineType>

Enter -slt 1 for SONET or -slt 2 for SDH.

-clk
<clockSource>

Enter 1 to select a loopTiming source, where the receive clock on the back card is redirected to become the transmit clock source.

Enter 2 to select a localTiming source, where the clock source from the backplane functions as the transmit clock source.

The default is 2 (localTiming).


Step 5 To verify your configuration changes, enter the dspln command.


Verifying Line Configuration

To display the configuration of a line, use the following procedure.


Step 1 Establish a CLI management session at any user access level.

Step 2 If you do not know the line number you want to view, display a list of the lines by entering the following command:

M8850_NY.13.MPSM155[ATM].a > dsplns 

Step 3 To display the configuration of a single line, enter the following command:

M8850_NY.13.MPSM155[ATM].a > dspln <bay.line>

Replace bay with 1, and line with a number in the range from 1-3 on the MPSM-T3E3-155 or from 1-16 on the MPSM-16-T1E1.


Note The bay number is always 1.


In the following example, the line configuration of a SONET line appears as follows:

M8850_NY.13.MPSM155[ATM].a > dspln 1.2
  Line Number            : 1.2                                         
  Admin Status           : Down           Alarm Status             : Clear
  Loopback               : NoLoop         APS enabled              : Disable
  Frame Scrambling       : Enable         Number of ATM ports      : 0
  Xmt Clock source       : localTiming    Number of ATM partitions : 0
  Line Type              : sonetSts3c     Number of ATM SPVC       : 0
  Medium Type(SONET/SDH) : SONET          Number of ATM SPVP       : 0
  Medium Time Elapsed    : 0              Number of ATM SVC        : 0
  Medium Valid Intervals : 0              Number of ATM Sig VC     : 0
  Medium Line Type       : Other          Number of FR ports       : 0
  Channelized            : No             Number of FR Connections : 0
  Num of STS-Paths/AUs   : 0              Number of IMA Links      : 0
  Provisioned Paths/AUs  : 0             
M8850_NY.13.MPSM155[ATM].a > 


Establishing Redundancy Between Two Lines with APS

The Cisco MGX switch supports two types of line redundancy:

Intracard redundancy, where the working and protection lines are connected to the same card.

Intercard redundancy, where the working line is connected to the primary card, and the protection line is connected to the secondary card.

The MPSM-T3E3-155 card supports APS when using the SFP-2-155 or SMB-2-155-EL back cards. APS is not supported on the MPSM-16-T1E1 card.

These topics describe how to add redundancy for these types of APS lines:

Adding Intracard APS Lines on the Same Card

Adding Intercard APS Lines on Different Cards

Adding Intracard APS Lines on the Same Card

To establish redundancy between two lines on the same card, use the following procedure.


Step 1 Establish a configuration session using a user name with GROUP1_GP privileges or higher.

Step 2 If you have not done so already, bring up the working line as described in the "Bringing Up Lines" section, which appears earlier in this chapter.

Step 3 Enter the addapsln command as follows:

M8850_NY.13.MPSM155[ATM].a > addapsln <workingIndex> <protectIndex> <archmode>

Replace <workingIndex> with the location of the working line using the format "slot.bay.line." For example, to specify the line on card 2, line 2, enter 2.1.2.


Note